Vegan Friendly Restaurants in San Jose, California, USA

Top 10 Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just searching for plant-based dining options, it's nice to have personal recommendations. That's why HappyCow has created this list, featuring the 10 best vegan restaurants in San Jose, CA, as determined by the highest scores calculated from HappyCow community member reviews. Even curious carnivores should agree that the tasty vegan options available at these restaurants would please even the most discerning palate. From breakfast to brunch, dinner to late-night snacking, and every meat-free meal in-between, we're sure that you'll find the very best veggie dining experiences using our Top 10 list as your guide.
Tomato pasta with vegan meatballs at Happiness Cafe in San Jose

1688 Hostetter Rd Ste C, San Jose, California

+1-408-573-8699

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Categories: Vegan, Chinese, Fast food, Take-out, Taiwanese

Vegan Chinese bubble tea shop next to Ranch 99 Supermarket. Offers a large variety of beverages including smoothies and juices; plus has shaved ice and vegan ice cream. In fall 2012 started to offer hot food entrees like chow mein.

 at Veggie Grill by Next Level - Santana Row in San Jose

3055 Olin Ave Ste 1030, San Jose, California

+1-408-296-6473

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Categories: Vegan, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Fusion

Plant-based chain founded 2006 and under ownership by Next Level from January 2024. Offering a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, bowls and more. This one est. 2012.

So many options and the food is delicious  at Tofoo Com Chay in San Jose

388 E Santa Clara St (at 9th St), San Jose, California

+1-408-286-6335

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Categories: Vegan, Asian, Vietnamese

Small place with good food - try the sesame 'chicken' sandwich or rice plates and steam buns. Operated by disciples of master Ching Hai. Also known as "Ben's" after the friendly owner. Reported fully vegan Jan 2018.

Yum. at Vegetarian House in San Jose

520 E Santa Clara St (at downtown), San Jose, California

+1-408-292-3798

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Categories: Vegan, American, Chinese, International, Organic, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, Vietnamese, Gluten-free

Vegan restaurant established in 1994. Offers an extensive selection of Asian and international cuisine including pad Thai, pho, Thai green curry, jolly burger, and more. Large dining space.

Curry dish with quinoa at Good Karma Artisan Ales & Cafe in San Jose

37 S 1st St, San Jose, California

+1-408-294-2694

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Categories: Vegan, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Fusion

Vegan establishment serving artisan ales and stouts and a variety of food items such as salads, Thai curry, dal or burritos.

Sesame bites at Loving Hut in San Jose

925 Blossom Hill Rd (at Santa Teresa Blvd, inside Westfield Oakridge Mall), San Jose, California

+1-408-229-2795

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Categories: Vegan, American, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese

Part of international chain of vegan restaurants opened by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for vegetarian living. Serving all vegan food, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert.

Delicious Avocado Truffle Burger!  at RawASF in San Jose

1041 E Capitol Expy No 40 (at McLaughlin Ave), San Jose, California

+1-408-320-5609

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Categories: Vegan, American, Italian, Asian

Est. April 2023. RāwASF (raw and super foods) serves a variety of food including pizza, burgers, smoothies and more.

Shaken Beef at Green Lotus in San Jose

2223 Business Circle Ste 20, San Jose, California

+1-408-320-2778

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese

Vietnamese vegetarian food restaurant est. 2020. Offers a variety of dishes, including the use of mock meats. Makes it own tofu.

Crispy Tofu: Really delicious. The tofu was nice and soft, the breading was good and the sauce was nice at Green Lotus - Vietnam Town in San Jose

1143 Story Rd Ste 180, San Jose, California

+1-408-490-4159

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese

Vietnamese vegetarian food restaurant est. 2016. Offers a variety of dishes, and makes it own tofu. Vegan dishes are marked.

  at Fox Tale Fermentation Project in San Jose

30 E Santa Clara St, Unit 120, San Jose, California

+1-408-216-0158

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Honey

Craft beer and kombucha bar with many fermented foods. Some food and drinks contain honey. Vegan options include sauerkraut, kimchi, cashew queso, soup, pickles, salads, bowls, and more.

So that's our list of the very best vegan food that San Jose, CA has to offer. We hope that you enjoy your dining experience.

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