Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Oakland

We list 132 places in Oakland where vegans can eat: 5 100% vegan, 2 vegetarian, and 125 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Ethiopian, and Mexican. 100% vegan spots include Layonna Vegetarian Health Food Market, Shangri-La Vegan, and Golden Lotus Vegetarian.

Listed by vegan level (100% vegan first). Within a level: places where we know what to order vegan first, then by rating and number of vegan dishes; chains come after independent places, one entry per chain.

1. Layonna Vegetarian Health Food Market

   🌱100% veganGrocery

   443 8th Street, Oakland

   Vegan: Vegan BBQ 'Pork' Bao Buns, Vegan Taro Bao Buns, Vegan Pickled Cabbage Bao Buns

2. Shangri-La Vegan

   🌱100% veganRestaurant

   4905 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

   Vegan: Mung bean squash veggie soup, Short grain brown rice, French lentil w/ onion garlic ginger

3. Golden Lotus Vegetarian

   🌱100% veganRestaurant · Vietnamese, Chinese

   1301 Franklin Street

   Vegan: Five-spice Tofu over Rice (Brown rice or White rice)

4. Taqueria La Venganza

   🌱100% veganFast food · Mexican

   6419 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

5. Souley Vegan

   🌱100% veganNeeds confirmationRestaurant · Creole, Soul food

   101 Broadway, Oakland

   Vegan: Okra Gumbo, Chik’n Sandwich, Chik’n & Waffles

6. Laughing Buddha

   VegetarianRestaurant · Chinese

   3766 Piedmont Avenue

7. Nature Vegetarian Restaurant

   VegetarianRestaurant

8. Dimond Slice Pizza

   Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

   2208 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland

   Vegan: Vegan Pizza of the Day, Vegan Cheese, Vegan Slice

9. Arthur Mac's Tap & Snack

   Vegan optionsBar · American

   4006 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland

10. Asmara

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian, Eritrean

    5020 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

11. Barcote

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    6430 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley

12. Cafe Colucci

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    5849 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland

13. Cafe Dareye

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    2504 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

14. Cafe Eritrea d' Afrique

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian, Eritrean

    4069 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

15. Cafe Romanat

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    462 Santa Clara Avenue, Oakland

16. Champa Garden

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Lao

    2102 8th Avenue, Oakland

17. CocoBreeze

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Caribbean

    2370 High Street

18. Daytrip Counter

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Rotisserie, California

    4316 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

19. Dove’s Donut—The Vegan Cafe

    Vegan optionsCafé · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts, Tea, Vietnamese

20. drink thicc

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices, Smoothies, Protein

    372 24th St, Oakland

21. drink thicc

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Smoothies, Juices

    372 24th Street, Oakland

22. Enssaro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    5897 College Avenue

23. Forma Bakery

    Vegan optionsBakery

    4920 Telegraph Avenue, #A, Oakland

24. Fungi Foods

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    434 25th Street, Oakland

25. Homeroom

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, New american, Comfort

    400 40th Street, Oakland

26. Joodooboo

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Korean, Banchan

    4201 Market Street, Oakland

27. Little Moon Bakehouse

    Vegan optionsBakery · Chinese

    272 14th Street

28. Mela Bistro

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    35 Grand Avenue, Oakland

29. Messob Ethiopian Restaurant

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    4301 Piedmont Avenue, #B, Oakland

30. Nardi Restaurant

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    3415 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

31. Oori

    Vegan optionsFast food · Japanese, Onigiri, Tacos

    6000 College Avenue, Oakland

32. Popoca Oakland

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salvadoran, Latin American

    906 Washington Street, Oakland

33. Poppy Bagels

    Vegan optionsBakery · Bagels

    5004 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

34. Ramen Shop

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ramen

    5812 College Avenue, Oakland

35. Rico Rico Vegano

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    677 Rand Avenue, Oakland

36. Samurai Sushi Boat

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    3336 Grand Avenue, Oakland

37. Selam Restaurant

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Eritrean, Ethiopian

    2786 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland

38. Shangri-La Vegan

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Local

    4001 Linden Street

39. Shawarmaji

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Middle Eastern

    2100 Franklin Street, #2190, Oakland

40. Sliver Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    5132 Broadway, Oakland

41. Soba Ichi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese, Soba

    2311A Magnolia Street, Oakland

42. Tacos Oscar

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tacos, Mexican

    420 40th Street, Oakland

43. Teni East Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burmese

    4015 Broadway

44. Timeless Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    1700 Webster Street

45. Vegan Chula

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

46. Vegan Mob

    Vegan optionsFast food

    500

47. Wahpepah's Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Native american

48. Xolo Taqueria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    1916 Telegraph Avenue

49. Jamba

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Apple ‘n Greens, Greens ‘n Ginger, Mega Mango

50. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: Bean Burrito, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, Spicy Potato Soft Taco · Ask for listed customizations; Fresco Style removes dairy toppings and adds pico de gallo.

51. Del Taco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Vegan: 8 Layer Veggie Burrito, Bean Burrito, Chips & Guac

52. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    451 Hegenberger Road, Oakland

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

53. Ike's Love and Sandwiches

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    2204 Broadway, Oakland

    Vegan: 70. Meatless Mike, 246. James & The Giant Peach, 301. Handsome Owl

54. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

55. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

56. Noah's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels, Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Cinnamon Raisin, Ancient Grain, Natural Peanut Butter

57. Sweetgreen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    831 Broadway, Oakland

    Vegan: Shroomami, Hummus Crunch, Super Green Goddess

58. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

59. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 9 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Patty, Artisan Italian (White), Oil · Build a Veggie Delite sandwich or salad with vegan-friendly vegetables and condiments; choose an approved bread. Veggie Patty availability varies by location.

60. Ben & Jerry's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    505 Embarcadero West, Oakland

    Vegan: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Key Lime Pie, Mochaccino Chip

61. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Sofritas, Black Beans, Pinto Beans · Build your own burrito, bowl, salad, tacos or kid’s meal with vegan components; the official site suggests Sofritas, black or pinto beans, brown rice and vegetables/salsa.

62. Peet's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 10 locations here

    Vegan: Everything Plant-Based Sandwich, Cold Brew Oat Lattes, Pumpkin Latte

63. Pressed Juicery

    Vegan optionsOther

    6300 College Ave Ste 150, Oakland

    Vegan: Acai Power Bowl, Acai Freeze, Vanilla Freeze

64. Rush Bowls

    Vegan optionsFast food · Açaí

    350 17th Street

    Vegan: Beach Bowl, Summit Bowl, Berry Fresh

65. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 11 locations here

    Vegan: Caffe Latte, Caffe Mocha, Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

66. Papas con Pollo El Buen Gusto

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    3400 International Blvd, Oakland

    Vegan: Kimchi Korean BBQ, Tahini Cucumber Feta, Ginger Lime Peanut

67. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Extra Fancy Mixed Salted Nuts, Licorice Medallions® (Red & Black), Assorted Sugar Sticks

68. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    2506 International Boulevard, Oakland

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

69. Philz Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant Powered Sandwich, Pumpkin Slice (V)

70. The Halal Guys

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken, Falafel, Gyros

    2214 Broadway, Oakland

    Vegan: Falafel Platter, Falafel Sandwich

71. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

72. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

73. Blue Bottle Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Order a milk-based beverage with oat milk (the default), or select almond milk.

74. Blue Nile

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ethiopian

    160 14th Street, #Suite B, Oakland

75. Fire Wings Oakland

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Chicken

    203 E 18th St, Oakland

76. Oasis

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

77. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here