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Vegan Friendly Restaurants in Oakland, California, USA

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Top 10 Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just searching for plant-based dining options, it's nice to have personal recommendations. That's why HappyCow has created this list, featuring the 10 best vegan restaurants in Oakland, CA, as determined by the highest scores calculated from HappyCow community member reviews. Even curious carnivores should agree that the tasty vegan options available at these restaurants would please even the most discerning palate. From breakfast to brunch, dinner to late-night snacking, and every meat-free meal in-between, we're sure that you'll find the very best veggie dining experiences using our Top 10 list as your guide.
Pitaya tacos at Rico Rico Vegano in Oakland

Rico Rico Vegano

677 Rand Ave, Oakland, California

+1-510-775-2560

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Categories: Vegan, American, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican

Fully vegan Mexican restaurant offering items such as itaya tacos, coconut horchata, corn & flour quesadillas, burritos, soups, salads, and tostadas. Kids menu available.

Vegetable chow mein with tofu at Golden Lotus Vegan Restaurant in Oakland

Golden Lotus Vegan Restaurant

1301 Franklin St (at 13th, downtown), Oakland, California

+1-510-893-0383

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Categories: Vegan, Chinese, Delivery, Vietnamese, Buddhist

The weekday lunch features a steam table. Has an all-day special plate in addition to a large menu of dishes with a variety of faux meats in rice and noodle, claypots, main entrees, and more. Operated by disciples of supreme master ChingHai. Short walk from 12th St BART station. Apr 2013 reported to be all vegan.

Almond Croissant and Chocolate Croissant at Timeless Coffee Roasters and Bakery in Oakland

Timeless Coffee Roasters and Bakery

4252 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, California

+1-510-985-1360

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Categories: Vegan, American, Pizza, Take-out, Bakery

Coffee shop, bakery, and roastery. Offers Sunday brunch. Note that croissants are reported to sell out very quickly.

Koftah at Millennium in Oakland

Millennium

5912 College Ave (at Rockridge area), Oakland, California

+1-510-735-9459

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Categories: Vegan, American, Organic, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Fusion, Gourmet

Long-established restaurant and wine bar originally on 580 Geary St in San Francisco and relocated to Oakland in summer 2015. Upscale dining without a formal dress code.

3 taco sampler was 😍 at Taqueria La Venganza in Oakland

Taqueria La Venganza

6419 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, California

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Categories: Vegan, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican

An all-vegan restaurant offering street food. You can also buy their own brand of plant-based meat. Relocated from 402 15th St.

Yes!!! Rice, beans, salad, cooked greens, roasted papas at Shangri-La Vegan - Telegraph in Oakland

Shangri-La Vegan - Telegraph

4905 Telegraph Ave (at 49th), Oakland, California

+1-510-250-9918

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Categories: Vegan, American, Macrobiotic, Organic, Raw, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Fusion

Part of the organic, all-vegan macrobiotic restaurant chain. Located in the Temescal district of Oakland. Price fixed menu offering two sized plates (moderate or full), with dishes available a la carte. Also available is a simple unseasoned plate. Dessert cases feature raw pies, cookies, cakes. Offers organic wines and beers, teas and filtered water. Relaxing, serene ambiance in a compact, yet not cramped, space. Meditative background music. On street parking.

Baked kobocha, yam, butternut squash, green split peas with onions, brown rice, collard greens with shiitake leek sauce, and mixed lettuce with spearmint lemon agave dressing at Shangri-La Vegan - Linden in Oakland

Shangri-La Vegan - Linden

4001 Linden St (at 40th), Oakland, California

+1-510-547-1842

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Categories: Vegan, American, Macrobiotic, Organic, Raw, Buffet, Asian, Catering

Soups, salads, vegetarian entrees, baked goods, and beverages. See web for daily menu. Previously named Manzanita.

Above Ground Burger house made mushroom, quinoa, black bean, sunflower patty served with Miyokos Creamery mozzarella at Above Ground - Pop-up in Oakland

Above Ground - Pop-up

5912 College Ave, Oakland, California

+1-415-934-9300

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Categories: Vegan, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, European, Gluten-free

A vegan brewpub that serves all-vegan food including organic pizzas, bar bites, small plates, cakes and other desserts. Offers seasonal cocktails and brews its own beer. Reported re-opened June 2023. Previously located at 2170 Mission St San Francisco.

Bowl at Roasted and Raw in Oakland

Roasted and Raw

607 14th St, Oakland, California

+1-510-285-6052

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Categories: Vegan, American, Italian, Raw, Take-out, Asian, Latin, Breakfast

Raw and vegan eatery offering bowls, appetizers, and pasta. Relocated from 1389 Jefferson St, Unit 611.

Full order at Cafe Dareye - Maybe closed in Oakland

Cafe Dareye - Maybe closed

2504 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, California

+1-510-817-4548

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Categories: Vegan, Take-out, African, Ethiopian

Small Ethiopian cafe and shop est. 2015. Offers a combo meal served with gluten-free injera. Sells spices, lentils, coffee, and dried goods. Contactless pre-orders taken online. Black owned. NOTE: Please verify if still fully vegan. NOTE: Maybe closed May 2024 - please send updates to HappyCow.

So that's our list of the very best vegan food that Oakland, CA has to offer. We hope that you enjoy your dining experience.

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