Udupi Palace is a vegetarian-friendly spot in San Francisco.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Order the masala dosa fresh from the griddle; ask for an extra coconut chutney on the side.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore the history-rich restaurant scene of North Beach in San Francisco on a curated, multi-course food tour. Enjoy appetizers, an entree, and a dessert as you disco...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover San Francisco on our Secret Food Tour! Explore North Beach & Chinatown with 5+ tastings, from dim sum to Pacific-fresh pizza, plus hidden history, culture, an...
Guided tour · 9 hours
Explore and enjoy California's famous wine country on this full day tour of Napa and Sonoma County. Stop for photos of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and take the oppor...
Address: 1007 1/2 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
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.
