Vegetarian Food · San Diego, California
Vegetarian Food in San Diego
A collection of restaurants, cafés, desserts, bars and other spots I personally tried during my San Diego trip, with a focus on vegetarian-friendly finds.
16 places in this guide
Where I Ate
Restaurants
Italian · Little Italy
Mona Lisa Italian Foods
An Italian spot in Little Italy that I tried during my San Diego trip.
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Mexican · Vegetarian-Friendly
The Taco Stand
A Mexican stop with vegetarian-friendly options.
Fully Vegan · Thai
Veganic Thai Cafe
Vegan Thai food — an easy pick for vegetarians and vegans.
Mexican · Old Town
Casa de Reyes
A Mexican restaurant in Old Town San Diego.
Mediterranean · Vegetarian-Friendly
Mr. Shawarma
A Mediterranean stop with vegetarian-friendly options.
Mexican · Vegetarian-Friendly
Ocho
Another Mexican spot with vegetarian-friendly options.
Restaurant · Vegetarian Options
Brigantine
A restaurant I visited during my trip. It isn’t a vegetarian restaurant, so check the current menu for meat-free options.
Bakeries, Cafés + Sweet Treats
Bakery · Café
Bonjour Patisserie
A bakery and café stop from my San Diego trip.
French Bakery · Café
Parfait Paris
A French bakery and café.
Bakery
IZOLA
A bakery stop during my trip.
Sweet Treat · Ice Cream
Salt & Straw
My ice cream stop — a sweet-treat recommendation rather than a restaurant.
Drinks + Nightlife
Cocktail Bar · Tiki
False Idol
A tiki-style cocktail bar.
Cocktail Bar · Speakeasy
Noble Experiment
A hidden cocktail bar with a speakeasy experience.
Rooftop
Harbor & Sky
A rooftop experience.
Waterfront · Drinks
Topsail
A waterfront spot for drinks and dining.
Bar
Charade
A place I personally visited during my San Diego trip.
Restaurant menus, hours and locations can change, so please verify current information before visiting.
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