Golden Era Vegan Restaurant is a vegan-friendly spot in San Francisco.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: The lunch combo of vermicelli and spring rolls is fifteen dollars and the cheapest sit-down vegan in the area.
Address: 395 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
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.
Tip: Book 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.
Tip: Order 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.
Tip: The 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.
Tip: Brunch 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.
Tip: Cash 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.
Tip: The breakfast foul plate is the right first order; the staff will explain the spice blend if you ask.
