1. The Butcher's Son
8.1
1954 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 35 tips and reviews
SFGate: The Butcher's Son is one of SF's hottest vegan spots. With mozzarella made from cashews, meatballs from seitan and shiitakes, and no animal product in sight, it's vegan heaven. Read more.
Tora Spigner: Awesome sandwiches! Would totally recommend it for everyone, carnivores, omnivores, vegetarians and vegans!!
Lisa Krylova: Some of the best vegan meat I've had. Try the hot roast beef and the pineapple coconut cheese cake. Mmm, we will be back for sure.
2. Gather
8.4
2200 Oxford St (at Alston Way), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 119 tips and reviews
Jamielynn Dutton: I love this place! I am new at the whole Vegan thing, and even if your not vegan you will love this place. The food is amazing and atmosphere is lovely. Can't wait to go again! J:D Read more.
BARE Magazine: The vegan milk & cookies are a fun, sophisticated and delicious spin on a classic favorite.
Tiff Ting: Try the Vegan Charcuterie Plate - So many different flavors! Each option also had a bit of a kick to them.
Pat Pannuto: Solid espresso, it’s vegan, but the oat and almond milks both make a nice play on a cortado
Lisa Raphael: Love everything here (vegan croissants are shockingly fantastic) rec getting a mix of savory and sweet - quiche is also bombbb.
Gabby H: Oat milk makes a delicious dairy sub in steamed drinks. Chai pudding is 👍🏻👍🏻.
8. Bobby G's Pizzeria
7.3
2072 University Ave (Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Berkeley · 45 tips and reviews
Vegan Break .com: Go with the vegan pizza and Cesar salad!
Melissa Jennifer: Vegan pizza is amazing
Anthony Santora: Excellent beer selection, vegan friendly, gluten free foods, and live music Tuesday, and Saturday night's.
Karen Zeller: Ok, so don't go to the one in the Mission: it's stinky and the ambiante not half as good at Berkeley's. Great vegetarian temple-style food. Great for a diet and vegans. Read more.
SFGate: Vegan sushi features maki and nigiri with everything from asparagus to sea vegetables, sparkling noodle salads and inventive riffs on tofu. Read more.
Christian Rauh: Forget the menu. Order from the specials in the wall! It rotates and you might be lucky to enjoy the amazing Curry Rice! 🍛