Vegan and vegan-friendly places in San Mateo

We list 62 places in San Mateo where vegans can eat: 62 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Burgers, Juices, and American.

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. Chai Yo Thai Cuisine

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian, Thai

   2116 South El Camino Real

2. Cuban Kitchen

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Cuban

   3799 South El Camino Real, San Mateo

3. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   Chain · 3 locations here

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

4. Sharetea USA

   Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

   220 Main St, San Mateo

   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.

5. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Restaurant

   Chain · 2 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.

6. The Cheesecake Factory

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

   398 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo

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

7. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   133 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo

   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.

8. Benihana

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Asian

   Chain · 4 locations here

   Vegan: Cucumber Roll, Vegetable Roll, Avocado Roll

9. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   2817 South El Camino Real, San Mateo

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

10. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    555 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

11. Noah's Bagels

    Vegan optionsFast food · Bagels, Sandwiches

    50 East 4th Avenue

    Vegan: Cinnamon Raisin, Ancient Grain, Natural Peanut Butter

12. Sweetgreen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Salads

    1 East 3rd Ave, San Mateo

    Vegan: Shroomami, Hummus Crunch, Super Green Goddess

13. BJ's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    2206 Bridgepointe Parkway

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

14. California Pizza Kitchen

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    San Mateo

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

15. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    2011 Chess Drive, Foster City

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

16. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 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.

17. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 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.

18. Curry Pizza House San Mateo

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    135 S B St, San Mateo

    Vegan: Curry Veggie Delight, Aloo Chaat, Aloo Gobhi

19. Paris Baguette

    Vegan optionsBakery

    208 East 3rd Avenue

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

20. Peet's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

21. Pressed Juicery

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    44 West Sailer Drive, San Mateo

    Vegan: Acai Power Bowl, Acai Freeze, Vanilla Freeze

22. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 9 locations here

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

23. The Counter

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    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.

24. See's Candies

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream

    186 W Hillsdale Blvd #1326, San Mateo

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

25. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    2925 S El Camino Real, San Mateo

    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.

26. Mendocino Farms

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    1060 Park Place, San Mateo

    Vegan: Vegan Banh Mi, Spicy Curried Couscous

27. Philz Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant Powered Sandwich, Pumpkin Slice (V)

28. Shake Shack

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Shack, Fries

29. California Fish Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Seafood

    2214

    Vegan: Green Goddess Dressing

30. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    375 2nd Ave, San Mateo

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

31. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    San Mateo

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

32. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    169 East 4th Avenue, San Mateo

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

33. Sourdough & Co. Modesto H Street

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    119 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo

    Vegan: Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup

34. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    100 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

35. Blue Bottle Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

36. Fire Wings San Mateo

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    206 S B St, San Mateo

37. Nick The Greek

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Greek

    Chain · 2 locations here

38. Poke House

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Poke

    1030 Park Pl, San Mateo

39. Tabla Indian Restaurant - San Mateo

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian

    450 South Norfolk Street

40. Teaspoon San Mateo

    Vegan optionsCafé · Bubble tea

    128 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo