3 vegetarian spots in San Luis Obispo our editors have eaten at, sorted by score. All dietary guides in San Luis Obispo.
Linnaea's Cafe ★ 4.2
Downtown · 1110 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Linnaea's Cafe keeps a wide vegetarian and vegan bake case plus meat-free plates on Garden Street, San Luis Obispo's old bohemian coffeehouse.
Tip: Head through to the back garden; evenings often bring acoustic sets and open-mic nights.
Petra Mediterranean Pizza & Grill ★ 4.2
Downtown · 1210 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Petra Mediterranean Pizza & Grill covers vegetarians well in San Luis Obispo, with falafel, dolmas and hummus plates on fresh-baked house pita.
Tip: Happy hour runs 15:00-18:00 and all day Sunday; the second branch sits inside SLO Public Market.
Novo Restaurant & Lounge ★ 4.5
Downtown · 726 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Novo Restaurant & Lounge gives vegetarians real choices on its global menu, from samosas to the Vegetable Tian, on a creekside deck in San Luis Obispo.
Tip: Ask for the lower creekside terrace; it was voted Best Outdoor Dining in the 2026 New Times poll.