100% Vegan in San Diego
58/100
Ranked #8 of 253 United States cities on the Plants Pack vegan city score.
23 fully vegan places in San Diego, United States, listed with 100% plant-based menus; 17 admin-verified against the venue's own website.
How this list is compiled
17 of 23 venues here are at our highest verification tier — opened on their own website, checked for animal products on the menu, cross-referenced against secondary sources (HappyCow, local vegan blogs) and confirmed currently open before being tagged 100% vegan; the most recent review was 28 May 2026. The rest are listed as 100% vegan from vegan-first source data and haven't been individually re-checked yet.
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About vegan places in San Diego
23 vegan and vegan-friendly places in San Diego, 23 of them fully vegan. Mostly 20 restaurants and cafes, 2 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, japanese and thai. 17 are admin-reviewed; 6 are community-tracked listings we are still verifying. Notable spots include BioClarity, Donna Jean and Evolution Fast Food.
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Frequently asked about vegan San Diego
How many vegan places are in San Diego?
23 vegan and vegan-friendly places in San Diego, United States on Plants Pack, including 23 fully vegan, 2 vegan shops.
Are there fully vegan restaurants in San Diego?
Yes - 23 spots serve no animal products at all. The remaining 0 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, japanese, thai, plus cafes, bakeries, and stores stocking vegan products. Use the category filter above to narrow down.
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