Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Oren's Hummus, Double D's Sports Grille and Taplands, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 242 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in San Jose with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
San Jose's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Discover the vibrant world of budget-friendly plant-based dining in San Jose, where flavor and value meet on every plate. This diverse collection features everything from hearty American comfort food at Taplands and Loma Brewing Company to authentic global flavors like Korean specialties at Sue's Gallery Cafe and Indian street food at Pav Bhaji And More
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in San Jose | Affordable & Plant Based
- Oren's Hummus · rated 5/5: 32 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Double D's Sports Grille · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Taplands · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sue's Gallery Cafe · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Nick The Greek · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- The Olive Bar · rated 4/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Athena Grill · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Loma Brewing Company · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 6500 Leyland · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Roberto's Cantina · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Greek Spot · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- SAJJ Mediterranean · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- The Pasta Market · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Yuki Sushi · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Kurated Kitchens · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blvd Cafe · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Oak & Rye · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Angry Chickz · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pav Bhaji And More · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Smitten Ice Cream · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Anchors Fish & Chips And Seafood Grill · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Mendocino Farms · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lucy's Mexican Grill · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Saapaaduu · rated 3/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Kamakura · rated 3/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Haleh Pastry and Cafe · rated 3/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Mayan Kitchen · rated 3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- El Jardin · rated 3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Koi Palace Contempo · rated 3/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Wild Rose · rated 3/5: 4 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.
