A common misconception of vegetarians is that you are not able to eat mouth watering, delicious food.
This post is about to prove that wrong. Or, if you are looking into the vegetarian lifestyle and in need of some inspiration, here are my top 10 favorite spots, in no particular order, to go in NorCal.
1. Amy's Drive Thru (Vegan Options too) Burgers, Burritos, Pizza, and All-American Food
Address: 58 Golf Course Dr W, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
This place is seriously so popular among my friends and the inside is super cute as well! It's like a modern diner. Totally would recommend the milkshakes too.
2. Cheeseboard
Did someone say Pizza??
Address: 1512 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
This place has a spicy, green, delicious sauce to spread it on your pizza and has a different type/flavor of pizza every time. There isn't a choice of what pizza to get but a choice of how many slices or if you're in the mood for a whole pizza.
3. Veggie Grill
There are various chains of this restaurant throughout the bay area but here is one close to SF.
Address: 48 Shattuck Square, Berkeley, CA 94704
I totally recommend the Santa Fe Crispy Chickin!!! That is a favorite of many others and there is still a lot more to try at this restaurant for me.
4. Mint and Basil
Address: 5130 Cherry Ave #30, San Jose, CA 95118
Vietnamese Restaurant that has such a modern interior design to it!
Favorites ♡
- Spring Rolls
- Combination Vermicelli Bowl
- Star Anise Rice Stew
5. Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant
Address: 839 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Authentic Chinese Restaurant that has my absolute favorite is the "Spinach & Pine Nuts Fried Rice"! The pine nuts give the meal such a nice kick that I can't get enough of it.
6. Loving Hut
Address: 524 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
7. Veggie Today
Address: 1909 Salvio St, Concord, CA 94520
8. Green Lotus
Address: 1143 Story Rd #180, San Jose, CA 95122
Savory, crispy egg rolls. Mouthwatering, spicy noodles. Cozy, multi-flavored porridges.
What's not to love?
9. Long Life Vegi House
Address: 1725 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
A family restaurant that has vegetarian and seafood combined. Be careful! Not everything here is vegetarian, but the chinese food is nonetheless authentic.
10. Donut Farm Oakland
Address: 6037 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Ending off this post with a vegan dessert place! The address above is the main location but they have little pop up booths all over the Bay. I went to the San Francisco Ferry one time and they had it in the Marketplace once you arrive. They even had it at Philz (the one in Berkeley).
Hope you all enjoyed this post! Comment down below if you ever tried these places out and what you think of them. Also, don't forget to share your favorite vegetarian/vegan spots you would recommend :)