Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across San Francisco. including where to go and what to order.
Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar in San Francisco is the Mission's plant-based omakase, with a vegan unagi roll, tomato 'tuna' sashimi and a 16-seat counter facing.
TipWalk in at 17:30 on a weekday; the counter takes early seatings without a reservation.
Wildseed in San Francisco is the Marina plant-based room with a Beyond burger, a long produce board, plus oat-milk soft-serve at the counter.
TipThe oat-milk soft-serve from the counter is a four-dollar walk-away order, no sit-down needed.
Golden Era in San Francisco is the Civic Center Vietnamese vegan room since 1992, with strong vermicelli bowls and one of the city's oldest plant-based rooms.
TipThe lunch combo of vermicelli and spring rolls is fifteen dollars and the cheapest sit-down vegan in the area.
Greens Restaurant in San Francisco is the Fort Mason vegetarian room since 1979, run by the San Francisco Zen Center, with a Bay-view dining room and a long.
TipBook the bay window at sunset; the Saturday brunch is easier than the dinner room for walk-ins.
Udupi Palace in San Francisco is the Mission's South Indian vegetarian counter, with masala dosas, idli sambar and a long thali plate the local Indian.
TipOrder the masala dosa fresh from the griddle; ask for an extra coconut chutney on the side.
Mariposa Baking Company in San Francisco runs a Ferry Building counter for a 100% gluten-free bakery, with country loaves, sandwich bread and a clean.
TipThe country loaf reheats well in a 180 C oven for 10 minutes; ask for whole loaves at the counter.
Kitava in San Francisco is the Mission paleo and gluten-free room, with a fully GF kitchen, a sweet potato burger bun and a brunch menu that takes drop-ins.
TipBrunch books fast on weekends; arrive at 09:00 or join the digital waitlist before you leave the house.
Shalimar in San Francisco is the Tenderloin's halal Pakistani counter, with a tandoor at the door turning out chicken tikka, seekh kebab and karahi lamb.
TipCash and card; lunch service moves fast, dinner has a small back room with shorter wait.
Z Zoul Cafe in San Francisco is the SoMa Sudanese halal counter, with a foul medames stew, ful ta'amia (Sudanese falafel) and a tea service that runs all day.
TipThe breakfast foul plate is the right first order; the staff will explain the spice blend if you ask.
Old Jerusalem in San Francisco is the Mission halal Palestinian counter, with a strong chicken shawarma, a mezze platter and a knafeh that draws cross-town.
TipThe knafeh sells out by 21:00 on Friday; arrive earlier or call ahead to hold a portion.
Wise Sons in San Francisco is the Mission Jewish deli (kosher-style, not certified), with house-cured pastrami, a real challah board and a Saturday brunch.
TipThe pastrami on rye with mustard is the canonical order; the bagel pop-up runs Sundays only.
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