Best of San Diego · 2026

Best Vegan & Vegetarian in San Diego

Our top picks for vegan & vegetarian in San Diego: Thanh Tinh Chay Restaurant (College Area), Urban Plates and Rush Bowls — ranked by what thousands of San Diegans say in their reviews, weighed for consistency, and checked by us, from 71 places compared. Rankings are editorial and never for sale.

Updated October 2026 · 71 listings

  1. 1Thanh Tinh Chay Restaurant

    Thanh Tinh Chay Restaurant

    Vietnamese restaurant in College Area — also a vegan and vegetarian restaurant.

    Local favoriteCollege AreaCallDirectionsWebsite
  2. 2Urban Plates

    Urban Plates

    Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Carmel Valley.

    Local favoriteCarmel ValleyCallDirectionsWebsite
  3. 3Rush Bowls

    Rush Bowls

    Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Pacific Beach.

    Local favoritePacific BeachCallDirectionsWebsite
  4. 4Nautical Bowls

    Nautical Bowls

    Restaurant in Carmel Valley

    Local favoriteCarmel ValleyCallDirectionsWebsite
  5. 5The Plot

    The Plot

    Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Oceanside.

    Local favoriteOceansideCallDirectionsWebsite
  6. 6Eris Food Co.

    Eris Food Co.

    Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Oceanside.

    Local favoriteOceansideCallDirectionsWebsite
  7. 7Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen

    Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen

    Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in College Area.

    Local favoriteCollege AreaCallDirectionsWebsite
  8. 8Jyoti-Bihanga Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant

    Jyoti-Bihanga Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant

    Vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Normal Heights — also a breakfast and brunch spot.

    Local favoriteNormal HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  9. 9Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats

    Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats

    A Pacific Beach pizzeria on Garnet Avenue with a wholesome, health-minded menu.

    Local favoritePacific BeachCallDirectionsWebsite
  10. 10Phatties Bake Shop

    Phatties Bake Shop

    Bakery in Ocean Beach — also a coffee shop.

    Local favoriteOcean BeachCallDirectionsWebsite
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