Tane Vegan Izakaya
A fully plant-based izakaya from a sushi-trained team. Tofu karaage, natto yakisoba and seasonal plates. The only vegan Japanese fine dining in Berkeley.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Berkeley. including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Berkeley
The Butcher's Son
California's original vegan butcher shop. Plant-based Reubens, BLATs and Chicken Parm. Named Best Vegan Restaurant in Berkeley multiple years by local guides.
Cha-Ya
Vegan Japanese in the Gourmet Ghetto. Sushi, tempura and noodles without any animal product. Cash or Venmo only. One of Berkeley's oldest vegan restaurants.
Gather Restaurant
Not exclusively vegan but deeply plant-forward. Local farm sourcing, vegan appetizers and mains. Skilled plant-based execution. Organic and seasonal menu.
Vegetarian in Berkeley
Cheese Board Pizza
Every Cheese Board pizza is vegetarian without exception. Daily pizza uses seasonal California produce. Never served meat. Vegan available without the cheese.
Long Life Vegi House
Berkeley's oldest vegetarian restaurant since 1970. Chinese-vegetarian menu: mock duck, tofu steak and stir-fried greens. Large portions at low prices.
Nabolom Bakery
Worker-owned since 1977. Nabolom bakes entirely vegetarian breads and pastries. No meat products; this all-vegetarian policy has been held since 1977.
Gluten Free in Berkeley
Humbowl
The only 100 percent gluten-free kitchen in Berkeley. Every item certifiably gluten-free. Most reliable for coeliac diners. Bowl menu is vegan-adaptable.
Chez Panisse Restaurant (GF accommodated)
Chez Panisse accommodates gluten-free with advance notice. Call when booking with one month lead. The kitchen adjusts the prix fixe to eliminate gluten items.
Halal in Berkeley
Afghan Burrito
A halal-certified Afghan-Mexican fusion restaurant on San Pablo Avenue. Afghan spiced rice and halal-certified meats in burrito format. Fully certified halal.
Rojbas Grill
Halal-certified Kurdish and Mediterranean on University Avenue. Grilled lamb kebabs, kofte, mezze, hummus and fattoush. No alcohol. Fully halal certified.
Pizza Twist
Halal-certified pizza on Solano Avenue. Indian-spiced pizzas: tikka masala, butter chicken calzone and paneer tikka. No alcohol. Halal certified.
Kosher in Berkeley
Boichik Bagels
Kosher certified. Nationally acclaimed New York-style bagels with a chewy crumb. College Avenue and 6th Street locations are both certified kosher.
Saul's Restaurant and Deli
Kosher-style Jewish deli on Shattuck since 1986. Pastrami on rye, matzo ball soup, lox and bagels. Kosher-style not certified; verify status before visiting.
Dietary in Berkeley, FAQ
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TableJourney's Berkeley dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal, kosher venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.