Best Vegan Restaurants in San Diego in 2025

Written by the VEGPRENEUR team

Whether you're a long-time vegan, transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, or simply looking to explore creative and delicious vegan cuisine, San Diego’s diverse restaurants are sure to impress. Try out some of these delicious spots and let us know what you think!

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1. Kindred

1503 30th Street San Diego, CA

Kindred offers a one-of-a-kind vegan dining experience in San Diego, combining decadent plant-based dishes, craft cocktails, and a striking gothic atmosphere. With a soundtrack of death metal setting the tone, the restaurant delivers a bold and memorable vibe. Whether you’re drawn by the creative cuisine or the edgy ambiance, Kindred promises a dining experience unlike any other.

2. Grains Cafe

2201 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116

Grains Café is a family-owned gem in San Diego, offering plant-based cuisine that blends creativity with comfort. Known for its East-meets-West approach, the restaurant reimagines popular dishes with a unique vegan twist. Beyond the inventive menu, Grains stands out for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, where every dish reflects the passion and care of its creators. It’s a great spot for anyone seeking flavorful, plant-based dining in a relaxed setting.

3. Donna Jean

2949 Fifth Ave San Diego, CA 92103

Since 2017, Donna Jean has been serving award-winning vegan dishes inspired by a mission to promote health and sustainability. Chef Roy Elam, motivated by his mother’s battle with breast cancer, created the restaurant to highlight the benefits of a plant-based diet. Using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Donna Jean offers rustic, flavorful cuisine that has earned titles like Best Overall Restaurant and Best Pizza in San Diego, making it a must-visit for vegan food lovers.

4. Peace Pies

4230 VOLTAIRE STREET, SAN DIEGO

133 DAPHNE STREET, ENCINITAS

Peace Pies in San Diego offers a 100% raw vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free menu that nourishes both body and soul. Known for its creative dishes and welcoming patios, the café emphasizes the health benefits of raw food while fostering a sense of community. With an artistic approach to appetizers, entrees, and desserts—including their signature pies—Peace Pies is a staple location for plant-based diners in San Diego.

5. Thanh Tinh Chay

4591 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115

With fresh, quality, and organic ingredients, Thanh Tinh Chay offers a variety of 100% vegan dishes. This Vietnamese restaurant serves innovative plant-based items such as Vietnamese crepes, sticky rice dumplings, rice paper rolls, sandwiches, soups, and much more. With their extensive menu, Thanh Tinh Chay is a spot where everyone can find something they love.

6. Tacotarian

4332 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Tacotarian brings authentic, plant-based Mexican cuisine to San Diego with innovative tacos made from house-made proteins like seitan and jackfruit. Signature dishes include birria, barbacoa jackfruit, and vegetable-forward options like hibiscus and plantains. This Latin and women-owned restaurant pairs bold flavors with a commitment to community making Tacotarian a perfect spot for vegan tacos.

7. Veganic Thai

1417 Suit A, University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Veganic Thai offers all of our favorite Thai dishes with a plant-based twist. Some of their most popular items include their Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, Yellow Curry, and Cream Cheese Wontons. You can’t go wrong with this delicious vegan spot.

8. El Veganito

5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

El Veganito is a 100% vegan Mexican restaurant in Grossmont Center's food court. Offering items from tacos, burritos, and even occasional specialty items, El Veganito is known for its generous portions and delicious, well-crafted dishes. Be sure to try their Phish Tacos and Veganito Fries if you try this plant-based eatery!

9. The Plot

1733 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

The Plot is redefining plant-based dining in San Diego with a bold fusion of comfort and creativity. Their mission is to make vegan food irresistible by giving vegetables the respect they deserve through imaginative and flavorful dishes. Focusing on comfort food that evokes cultural and nostalgic ties, The Plot crafts meals that are both stunning and satisfying, creating a dining experience that’s as approachable as it is innovative.

10. Maya’s Cookies

4760 Mission Gorge Place, Suite G San Diego, CA 92120

Maya’s Cookies, founded in 2015 by Maya Madsen, has earned its place as America’s #1 Black-owned gourmet vegan cookie company and a favorite in San Diego. Renowned for its rich flavors and high-quality ingredients, Maya’s offers a range of irresistible treats. While seasonal holiday options are a must this time of year, standout favorites include the chocolate chip s’mores and marble fudge cookies, making Maya’s a must-try for vegan dessert lovers.