Vegan and vegan-friendly places in San Jose

We list 487 places in San Jose where vegans can eat: 9 100% vegan and 478 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Mexican, and Pizza. 100% vegan spots include Loving Hut, Vegetarian House, and Cinnaholic San Jose.

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. Vegetarian House

   🌱100% veganRestaurant · Asian, Vietnamese

   520 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose

   Vegan: Pho, Seoul Bowl, Smiling Gyro

2. Vegan Bistro Donuts & Cafe

   🌱100% veganCafé · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   449 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose

   Vegan: Green Tea - Cake version, Apple Fritter, Chocolate Donut with Cream Filling

3. Fox Tales

   🌱100% veganRestaurant · Bar

   30 East Santa Clara Street, #120, San Jose

   Vegan: Funk Bowl, Funky Nachos

4. Tofoo Cơm Chay

   🌱100% veganNeeds confirmationRestaurant · Vietnamese

   388 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose

   Vegan: Pho (gfo), Vegan Orange Chicken, Vegan Char Siu Sausage

5. Loving Hut

   🌱100% veganRestaurant · International

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Banh Mi Tofu, Chow Mein, Fabulous Pho

6. Cinnaholic San Jose

   🌱100% veganCafé · Bakery

   Vegan: Old Skool, Cookie Monster, Caramel Apple Pie

7. Good Karma Vegan Cafe

   🌱100% veganRestaurant

   37 South 1st Street, San Jose

8. Veggie Grill

   🌱100% veganFast food · American

   3055 Olin Avenue, #1030, San Jose

9. El Halal Amigos

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

   1100 Lincoln Avenue, #160, San Jose

10. Green Lotus

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Vietnamese

    2223 Business Circle, #20

11. Happiness Cafe

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Desserts & ice cream · Bubble tea, Ice cream, Smoothies

    1688 Hostetter Road, #C, San Jose

12. Lanna Thai Cuisine

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Thai

    2043 Camden Avenue, San Jose

13. Mylapore South Indian Westgate

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian

    1692 Saratoga Avenue

14. OMEE J2

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese, Korean

    5391 Prospect Road, San Jose

15. Rangoli

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian

    3695 Union Avenue, San Jose

16. San Jose Mac + Cheese Kitchen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pasta

    San Jose

17. Sinceretea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    392 East Taylor Street, San Jose

18. Sushi Boat

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    San Jose

19. tōno coffee project

    Vegan optionsCafé

    535 North 7th Street, San Jose

20. Umai Savory Hot Dogs Grill & Beer

    Vegan optionsFast food · Hot dogs, Burgers, Sausage

    1158 North Capitol Avenue, San Jose

21. Una Mas Mexican Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    San Jose

22. Vegetarian Golden Bamboo

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    3245 South White Road, San Jose

23. IHOP

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

24. Jamba

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    Chain · 16 locations here

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

25. Olive Garden

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Minestrone Soup, Breadstick with Garlic Topping

26. Red Lobster

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Seafood

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Pasta Marinara, House Salad, Chesapeake Fries

27. Sharetea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Strawberry Tea, Peach Kiwi Tea with Aiyu Jelly, Wintermelon Lemonade · Ask for non-dairy milk where offered; verify toppings and ingredients with the local store.

28. Taco Bell

    Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

    Chain · 19 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.

29. Dunkin'

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Doughnuts

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

30. Ike's Love and Sandwiches

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 6 locations here

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

31. P.F. Chang's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

    925 Blossom Hill Road

    Vegan: Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Buddha’s Feast, Ma Po Tofu

32. Teriyaki Madness

    Vegan optionsFast food · Japanese, Asian

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Tofu Teriyaki, Spicy Tofu Teriyaki, White Rice · Ask for the tofu bowls to be prepared vegan; options vary by location.

33. The Cheesecake Factory

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    925 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose

    Vegan: Vegan Cobb Salad, Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado, Orange Cauliflower Bowl

34. Baja Fresh

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Baja Bowl, Veggie Burrito, Burrito Mexicano

35. Baskin-Robbins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 14 locations here

    Vegan: Real Fruit Smoothies, Iced Cold Brew, Lemon Sorbet · Ask which non-dairy flavors are available at the local shop; flavors vary by location. The chain notes that all menu items are prepared in the same area, so cross-contact is possible.

36. Burger King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 16 locations here

    Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

37. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 15 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

38. La Costa Taqueria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    4152 Monterey Hwy, San Jose

    Vegan: Black Beans, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Guacamole · Customize an entree with vegan-checked components; check preparation and request no animal-derived toppings. The official menu presents entrees as customizable and the allergen page marks individual ingredients vegan.

39. Noah's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels, Sandwiches

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Cinnamon Raisin, Ancient Grain, Natural Peanut Butter

40. Pieology Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    1095 East Brokaw Road, #30, San Jose

    Vegan: Vegan Custom Pizza, Daiya® Mozzarella, Spicy Italian “Sausage” Rounds · Build a vegan pizza with the Gluten-Free Crust, vegan sauce, Daiya cheese or no cheese, vegetables and plant-based meats; location offerings may vary.

41. Red Robin

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Keep It Simple Veggie Burger, The Veggie Burger, Crispy Fried Pickles

42. Sweetgreen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    1200 El Paseo de Saratoga Suite 120, San Jose

    Vegan: Shroomami, Hummus Crunch, Super Green Goddess

43. Yogurtland

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    Chain · 8 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Salted Chocolate Soufflé, Plant-Based Brown Sugar Vanilla, Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl

44. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bakery · Pretzel

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, Sweet Almond Pretzel, Sweet Glaze Dip

45. BJ's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: House Salad, Chips & Housemade Guacamole + Salsa, Strawberry Fields Salad

46. California Pizza Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: White Corn Guacamole + Chips, Dakota Smashed Pea + Barley Soup, Banh Mi Power Bowl

47. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

48. Kung Fu Tea

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    457 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose

    Vegan: Winter Melon Tea, Lychee Punch, Mango Green Tea

49. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices, Smoothies

    Chain · 48 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.

50. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 16 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

51. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans, Classic Avo Toast, Mediterranean Veggie

52. Pinkberry

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Coconut Milk Coconut, Coconut Milk Chocolate, Just Fruit Peach Passion

53. Quiznos

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    37 Rio Robles East, San Jose

    Vegan: Veggie Guacamole, Apple Harvest Salad, Sammie · Build a custom sub, sammie or salad with the guide's listed vegan toppings and sauces; ask for no cheese on Veggie Guacamole and use red wine vinaigrette on Apple Harvest Salad.

54. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 14 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.

55. Curry Pizza House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Curry Veggie Delight, Aloo Chaat, Aloo Gobhi

56. Insomnia Cookies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Bakery

    42 South 1st Street, San Jose

    Vegan: Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip, Vegan Birthday Cake, Vegan Chocolate Chunk

57. Maggiano's Little Italy

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    3055 Olin Avenue, #1000, San Jose

    Vegan: Spaghetti & Marinara, Spaghetti Marinara, Roasted Garlic Broccoli

58. Paris Baguette

    Vegan optionsBakery

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffin, Vegan Blueberry Muffin, Gluten-Free Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf

59. Peet's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 9 locations here

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

60. Pressed

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Acai Power Bowl, Acai Freeze, Vanilla Freeze

61. Salt & Straw

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara

    Vegan: Chocolate Graveyard Cookie Crumble, Hazelnut Cookies and Cream, Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip

62. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 80 locations here

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

63. The Counter

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    3055 Olin Avenue, #1035, San Jose

    Vegan: Sprouted Veggie, Vegan Veggie, Vegan Cheese · Create a custom burger with Vegan Veggie and select vegan toppings and sauces; availability and selections vary by location.

64. Toastique

    Vegan optionsCafé · Breakfast, Smoothies, Juices

    145 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose

    Vegan: Greek, Açaí, Power Açaí

65. Wetzel's Pretzels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pretzel, Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel, Wetzel Bitz

66. Blaze Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan Pizza, Build Your Own Personal Vegan Pizza, Cheesy Bread

67. Il Fornaio San Jose

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

    302 South Market Street, San Jose

    Vegan: Cavolfiori, Minestrone di Verdure, Insalata Regina

68. Jinya Ramen Bar

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Ramen

    925 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose

    Vegan: Impossible™ Rice Bowl, Impossible™ Bun (1pc), Impossible™ Tacos

69. Planet Smoothie

    Vegan optionsCafé · Juices

    2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara

    Vegan: Amazon Kick, Dragon Fruit Lemon Splash, Rio Berry Bliss

70. Pokeworks

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant · Poke

    55 River Oaks Pl, San Jose

    Vegan: Sweet Shoyu Tofu Bowl, Organic Firm Tofu, Omni Musubi

71. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    Chain · 6 locations here

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

72. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

73. Firehouse Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Sub with peppers, mushrooms and three cheeses; request no cheese or mayo and use white or gluten-free bread., Firehouse Salad · For a vegan sub, use a white or gluten-free roll; request no cheese and no mayo. Check local ingredients, as bread and availability can vary.

74. Honey Baked Ham

    Vegan optionsFast food · American

    750 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose

    Vegan: California Veggie Sandwich, Roasted Tomato Sandwich

75. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable sub with green bell peppers; order on white bread without Swiss or provolone cheese., Vegetable wrap with green bell peppers; order without cheese.

76. Mendocino Farms

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegan Banh Mi, Spicy Curried Couscous

77. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Italian Sausage, Plant-Based Cheese · Build a pizza using a vegan crust, vegan sauce, plant-based Italian sausage and plant-based cheese; check with the location about ingredients and preparation.

78. Philz Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Plant Powered Sandwich, Pumpkin Slice (V)

79. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    Chain · 6 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

80. The Halal Guys

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chicken, Falafel, Gyros

    81 Curtner Avenue, #20, San Jose

    Vegan: Falafel Platter, Falafel Sandwich

81. Togo's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 17 locations here

    Vegan: #15 Greek Veggie, #21 Cali Veggie · Ask for the #15 Greek Veggie without provolone or the #21 Cali Veggie without provolone and mayo; choose white or sourdough bread.

82. California Fish Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Seafood

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Green Goddess Dressing

83. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

84. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 7 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

85. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 11 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

86. Fogo de Chão

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Brazilian, Steak house

    377 Santana Row, #1090, San Jose

    Vegan: Seared Tofu with Sesame Black Bean Pasta

87. Krispy Kreme

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

    121 Curtner Avenue, #40, San Jose

    Vegan: Latte

88. Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shops

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    6005 Snell Ave, San Jose

    Vegan: Truly Vegan

89. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    5130 Cherry Avenue, #10, San Jose

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

90. Sbarro

    Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Garden

91. The Habit Burger Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal

92. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 9 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

93. Blue Bottle Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

94. Angkor

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Cambodian

    Chain · 2 locations here

95. Bacio di Latte

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Chicken, Korean

    3090 Olsen Drive, #11015, San Jose

96. Boudin SF

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Bakery · Sandwiches, Soups, Bakery

    5245 Prospect Road, #10, San Jose

97. Fire Wings

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    Chain · 2 locations here

98. iJAVA Cafe

    Vegan optionsCafé · Breakfast

    387 Delmas Avenue, San Jose

99. Lee’s Sandwiches

    Vegan optionsFast food · Vietnamese, Sandwiches

    260 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose

100. Mumu Hot Pot

     Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian, Oriental

     925 Blossom Hill Road

101. Nick The Greek

     Vegan optionsRestaurant · Greek

     Chain · 6 locations here

102. Poke House

     Vegan optionsRestaurant · Poke

     Chain · 3 locations here

103. Smashburger

     Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

     1701 Airport Boulevard, #NC-10, San Jose

104. Super Duper Burgers

     Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

     5399 Prospect Road, San Jose

105. Tastea

     Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

     Chain · 4 locations here

106. Teaspoon

     Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

     Chain · 3 locations here

107. The Kebab Shop

     Vegan optionsRestaurant

     Chain · 2 locations here

108. Vitality Bowls

     Vegan optionsOther

     Chain · 4 locations here