Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Barrel Room, Last Drop Tavern and The Occidental Cigar Club, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Cheap Vegetarian Destinations
Exploring San Francisco’s historic Chinatown doesn’t have to break the bank, especially with this diverse selection of budget-friendly vegetarian gems. From the classic comfort of American bistros like Last Drop Tavern and the artisanal loaves at Boudin Sourdough to the international flavors of Le Sandwich and Il Pollaio, there is a meat-free dish for every palate. Whether you are craving a quick bite at Mee Mee Bakery or a relaxed Mediterranean meal at Belle Cora, these accessible spots offer satisfying plant-based dining in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in Chinatown | Cheap & Vegetarian
- The Barrel Room · rated 5/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Last Drop Tavern · rated 5/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Occidental Cigar Club · rated 4/5: 48 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sool Bar and Lounge · rated 4/5: 44 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- The Treasury · rated 4/5: 31 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Le Sandwich · rated 4/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Golden Gate Tap Room · rated 4/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Molinari Delicatessen · rated 4/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mee Mee Bakery · rated 4/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Royal Exchange · rated 4/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boudin Sourdough · rated 4/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mixt · rated 4/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Edition · rated 4/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bottle Club Pub · rated 4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novela · rated 4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Press Club · rated 4/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Irish Bank · rated 3/5: 69 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boudin · rated 3/5: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kona's Street Market · rated 3/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- 620 Jones · rated 3/5: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sam's Tavern · rated 3/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lapisara: 49 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Kinara Fusion Kitchen: 49 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Sutter Street Cafe: 37 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Asha Tea House: 37 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Akiko's Sushi Bar: 35 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Boichik: 34 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lai Hong Lounge: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
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.
