Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Atlas Tap Room, Southside Spirit House and Sammy's on 2nd, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover affordable restaurants in SOMA with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
SOMA's Affordable Vegan Destinations
Explore the diverse and budget-friendly plant-based dining scene tucked away in San Francisco’s vibrant SOMA district. This curated collection highlights a wide range of global flavors, from the comforting American fare at Flour & Branch and Spark Social SF to the fresh Vietnamese plates at Spice Kit and Japanese-inspired bites at Kona's Street Market. Whether you are in the mood for hearty Indian spices, Middle Eastern staples, or even a unique vegan-friendly steakhouse experience, these accessible eateries offer delicious options for every palate without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Vegan Restaurants in SOMA | Affordable & Vegan
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: 13 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Southside Spirit House · rated 4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Edition · rated 4/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novela · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Press Club · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kona's Street Market · rated 3/5: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Hotel Utah Saloon · rated 3/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Spark Social SF · rated 2/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Asha Tea House: 36 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Oren's Hummus: 30 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Omakase: 25 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Taksim: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Okane: 21 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Curry & Kabab: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Saap Ver: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Marlowe: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mr. East Kitchen: 13 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- El Porteño: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish * Mexican.
- The Venue: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Buckhorn: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Lao Table: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Boochmania: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Atwater Tavern: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Luke's Lobster: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- The Bird: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Underdogs Cantina: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Momo's: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Tibetan.
- The Grove: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Joyride Pizza: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
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.
