Vegetarian and vegan food in Oakland

Vegetarian and vegan food in Oakland

1. Eat

   Asmara Restaurant

   Eritrean cuisine served by friendly staff. Tasty vegan options.

2. Eat

   Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers

   Barney's is a restaurant specializing in every kind of burger, from the simple to the exotic. They have more than just the simple neapolitan trio of flavors for shakes as well, and the same can be said of their fries. Vegetarian, too! Catering services available. Online ordering.

   Seasonal hours, see website·$15-25

3. Eat

   Burma Superstar

   A cozy restaurant that does proper Burmese cuisine, as well as several Chinese and Thai dishes. Vegan/vegetarian-friendly, no reservations. Catering available.

   Daily 11:30AM-3PM, Sun-Thu 5-10PM, Fri Sat 5-10:30PM·$20-30

4. Eat

   Cafe Colucci

   Ethiopian food served traditionally on injera, with an excellent selection of vegetarian dishes, friendly wait staff and excellent decor. Try the mitten shuro. Full catering services available. Online ordering. Third party online delivery.

   Daily 10:45AM–10PM·$15-30

5. Eat

   Cafe Eritrea D'Afrique

   Delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian food with a couple of twists. Good vegetarian options. Try the honey wine. Reservations recommended.

   Wed–Mon 11AM–10PM, closed Tue

6. Eat

   Enssaro

   Come for the Wot and Ye Tibs, stay for the honey wine. Try the combo platters. Vegetarian-friendly. Online ordering. Delivery available.

   Mon Wed Thu Sun 11:30AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-11PM·$10-20

7. Eat

   Forma Bakery

   Local bakery started by a father-son duo with roots in Guadalajara, serving a mix of French viennoiseries and Mexican sweet breads. Conchas meet croissants, including some with fun fillings like mushrooms or pistachios, depending on what's in season. Plenty of plant-based options. Also makes tea and coffee drinks, some with a Mexican twist.

   8AM–2:30PM daily (may close early if sold out)

8. Eat

   Golden Lotus Vegan Restaurant

   A Vietnamese restaurant that does its best to serve 100% vegan and organically-grown dishes on a budget. Online ordering.

   Tue-Sun 11AM-8PM·Under $20

9. Eat

   Guadalajara

   This Fruitvale landmark is a full-service Mexican spot that serves from a gigantic menu that covers everything from simple salads to large seafood platters. There is on-site parking, a full tequila bar, vegetarian-friendly dishes and they even cater. If visiting during the later hours, be judicious.

   Daily 7AM-11PM·$10-25

10. Eat

    Homeroom

    Popular and well-known local restaurant specializing in macaroni and cheese. You can get a classic, plain mac 'n' cheese or try creative additions like truffles, crab, or jalapeño poppers. Vegan and/or gluten-free mac and cheese is available too. And if not everyone in your group is into the theme, there are also various salads and sides on the menu.

    11AM–10PM daily·$15–30

11. Eat

    Neecha Thai

    A spacious, quiet spot with low lights and good service. Vegetarian-friendly. Catering. No substitutions. Online reservations.

    Daily 11:30AM-3PM, 5PM-9:30PM·$11-30

12. Eat

    Ramen Shop

    Well-crafted Ramen bowls with flavorful broth. Typically includes at least one vegetarian option. Excellent cocktail bar. Can be crowded during evenings.

    Daily 5PM-10PM·$20 per person without drinks

13. Eat

    Sequoia Diner

    Tasty and beautifully presented diner food in a lively, casual atmosphere. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Very popular, so expect a 15–30 minute wait for a table on the weekend.

    Mon 9AM–2PM, Wed–Sun 8AM–2PM·$30

14. Eat

    Shangri-La

    Vegan, organic, macrobiotic food. But if that sounds like a mouthful, don't worry - it's just simple, fresh, and well-cooked nutritious meals. The food's unprocessed simplicity gives you the feeling that someone could have eaten exactly the same thing hundreds of years ago, and the skillful cooking and seasoning make it surprisingly delicious. The menu has only one dish, a combo of cooked veggies, rice, beans, salad, and soup, but the exact ingredients change twice a day (check the website to see the current offerings). Free herbal tea and Tibetan decor round out the experience.

    11AM–3PM and 4:30PM–8PM daily·Large plate for $17, medium for $15 (dinner is $1 more)

15. Eat

    T'chaka

    Casual Haitian food. The chef is Haitian, and you might hear snatches of conversation in Kreyòl from the kitchen. Vegetarian and vegan options.

    Open for lunch and dinner·$20–30

16. Drink

    The Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet Cafe & Bakery

    A small cafe that specializes in all things chocolate. Relaxing atmosphere, good vegan options.

    Sun Mon 8:30AM-6:30PM, Tue-Thu 8AM-8PM, Fri 8AM-9:30PM, Sat 8:30AM-9:30PM

17. Drink

    Timeless Coffee

    An upscale coffeehouse and bakery known best for brunches and hand-made vegan pastries.

    Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-5PM·$11-30

18. Eat

    Tacos Oscar

    Yummy, inventive, and affordable tacos. Good vegan options.

    Thu-Mon 5PM-9:30PM·Under $20

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Oakland (CC BY-SA 4.0).