1. Gather
8.3
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.
Heather Romios: The vegan charcuterie platter is Amazing. And this is coming from a girl who has a love affair with bacon.
Morgan Linton: Order the Vegan "Charcuterie" as an appetizer. Best vegan appetizer I've ever had, prepared with care and great flavor profiles.
2. 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!!
Jennifer Pore: The best vegan sandwiches you can find anywhere!! Even non-vegans will be impressed.
3. Cheese Board Pizza
9.2
1512 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Gourmet Ghetto · 157 tips and reviews
Rajeev Chopra: You can't miss with the pizza of the day, always fresh, mostly organic, vegetarian pizzas Read more.
Kayvon Tehranian: Come for the gourmet vegetarian pizza; stay for the live jazz ensemble.
Lena Kidd: Great vegetarian pizza. Gets crowded--- Grab a pizza and go to a park to enjoy!
4. Vik’s Chaat Corner
9.0
2390 4th St (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 176 tips and reviews
Tanmay Shrivastava: One ofthe best chaat places in the entire bay area. Something for everyone. Veg. Kathi roll, Dosa, Idli, Tikki chole are my personal favs.
Shannon Clark: Veg special - entree, naan, dal, salad and raita for $6.25 is among the best deals for great food in the Bay Area.
Gandhi Tangler: Chicken biriani is a good alternative for those who want a non vegetarian meal.
6. Sliver Pizzeria
8.1
2468 Telegraph Ave (btwn Shattuck Ave & Oxford St), Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · Southside · 68 tips and reviews
Sharon: Owned by former Cheeseboard (another Berkeley staple) employees! Make sure to check the daily pizza menu-- they only offer 1 type per day, but it's always good and always vegetarian!
Arjun Sundararajan: Loved the pizza. The cilantro dip on the side was unbelievable. So many veggie options makes Berkeley my new favorite town.
Euni: Great service, yummy unique vegetarian daily pizza specials, good beers
8. Monterey Market
9.1
1550 Hopkins St (btwn Hopkins Ct & California St), Berkeley, CA
Grocery Store · North Berkeley · 27 tips and reviews
Michael Quinn: Best store for foodies. 25k sqft of fruits and veggies. Incredible prices. Best quality. Next door to a butcher. Really good right now: CA Navel oranges, asparagus, Bosch pears, Brussels sprouts.
emily anderson: The veggies are fresh from the field & great support for local farmers
David Wollard: Hunting for a place to park is the hardest part. Great selection of vegetables.
12. Taqueria Monte Cristo
8.7
1446 University Ave (at Acton St), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Berkeley · 31 tips and reviews
Hilary Burditt: Try the soup, chicken or vegetarian ! You can't go wrong, fresh avocado and Mexican cheese!
Nirav Shah: Veggie quesadilla is the bomb! A little too heavy on the lettuce on many dishes but otherwise great food down near Berkeley.
Sir Francis West: I tried the tacos dorados, Monte Cristi quesadilla, and veggie burrito. All on point.
13. Ippuku
8.8
2130 Center St (btw Oxford & Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 122 tips and reviews
Huw Thornton: might be my fave restaurant in bezerkely. lovely grilled chicken bits, and things like pork belly, agedashi tofu, beef tongue and more. chix thigh oysters and livers particularly good.
Holger Lüdorf: Excellent yakitori and best agedashi tofu I have eaten outside of Japan!
Tasting Table: Get the kakiage soba, in which the noodles are paired with an oversize vegetable fritter: Read more.