Vegetarian Restaurants in San Francisco

San Francisco’s vegetarian scene is surprisingly diverse and never boring. You might think you have to settle for just salads or the usual suspects but this city offers everything from inventive vegan sushi in the Mission to hearty farm-to-table veggie bowls in the Richmond.

If you’re wandering around Hayes Valley, check out Shizen for creative, sustainable sushi with plenty of vegetarian options that even meat-eaters rave about. Or head over to Outer Sunset where local spot Cafe Gratitude dishes out fresh, organic meals that feel like a warm hug on a chilly foggy day.

One insider tip,many of the best vegetarian spots fill up quickly around lunchtime, especially those with vegan dim sum or spicy Indian thalis, so try to get there early or expect a wait. And don’t overlook the tiny neighborhood cafes around NoPa or Inner Sunset; they often surprise with amazing seasonal veggie specials. San Francisco’s veggie restaurants prove you don’t need meat to have a meal worth writing home about.