Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Signature Thai Cuisine, Fish Guts and Cafe Moto, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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- Signature Thai Cuisine · rated 5/5: 36 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Fish Guts · rated 5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Cafe Moto · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Anny´s Fine Burger · rated 5/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ultreya Coffee & Tea · rated 5/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kabob Lounge · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Achilles Coffee · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pita 22 · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Rice Chicken · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Mr. Moto Pizza House · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Pokewan · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cent'Anni Café · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Donna Jean · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Wayfarer Bread & Pastry · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room · rated 4/5: 43 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Pure Thai & Vegetarian Cuisine · rated 4/5: 29 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- OMOMO Tea Shoppe · rated 4/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Taste of the Himalayas · rated 4/5: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Prager Brothers Bakery · rated 4/5: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Kebab Shop · rated 4/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Tastea · rated 4/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Amardeen Cafe · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Meats and Eats · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mom Kitchen · rated 4/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Wild Thyme Bar & Grill · rated 4/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aqui es Texcoco · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Leilani's Cafe · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Shawarma Guys · rated 4/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- California Sushi · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Achilles Coffee Roasters · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
