100% Vegan in San Diego
58/100
Ranked #8 of 224 United States cities on the PlantsPack vegan city score.
22 fully vegan places in San Diego, United States, listed with 100% plant-based menus.
How this list is compiled
These 22 venues are listed as 100% vegan based on source data (OpenStreetMap, VegGuide and community submissions). None have been individually admin-verified against the venue's own website yet — once checked, a venue carries a "Confirmed" badge on its page.
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About vegan places in San Diego
San Diego has 105 vegan and vegan-friendly places listed, 22 of them fully vegan. Mostly 97 restaurants and cafes, 7 shops. North Park, Hillcrest and Encinitas (north of the city) carry most of San Diego's plant-based dining. The Southern California vegan share is one of the highest in the US. Cuisines covered: american, vietnamese, thai and indian. 16 are admin-reviewed so far; the remaining 89 come from community and OSM imports. 4 are mostly-vegan venues with a small non-vegan menu. Notable spots include BioClarity, Donna Jean and Evolution Fast Food. Roughly 48% have published opening hours.
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Frequently asked about vegan San Diego
How many vegan places are in San Diego?
105 vegan and vegan-friendly places in San Diego, United States on PlantsPack, including 22 fully vegan, 7 vegan shops.
Are there fully vegan restaurants in San Diego?
Yes - 22 spots serve no animal products at all. The remaining 83 places are vegan-friendly, with plant-based options on the menu.
What kind of vegan food can I find in San Diego?
The scene covers american, vietnamese, thai, indian, mexican, mediterranean, plus cafes, bakeries, and stores stocking vegan products. Use the category filter above to narrow down.
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