Seafood Restaurant · Mission District · 69 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: The Buffalo Girls (seitan "wings") are drenched in tangy buffalo sauce, and are even better when cooled by a dip in the accompanying vegan ranch dressing.
3168 22nd St (Btw Mission & Capp), San Francisco, CA
Cupcake Shop · Mission District · 22 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: When a cupcake craving strikes, Mission Minis’ Vegan Banana-Maple Cupcakes are as sweet to look at as they are to eat (as proven by their appearance on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars).
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 253 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Mmm, Quesadillas de Calabaza. Warm butternut squash and caramelized onions fill two fluffy tortillas, while the house-made cashew nacho cheese and pumpkin seed salsa make this dish entrée-worthy.
983 Valencia St (btwn 20th & 21st), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mission District · 71 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Packed full of the best soy chicken in town, avocado, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, hummus, pickles, and tahini, the Soy Chicken Shawarma gets its unique kick from a generous dash of hot sauce.
Sandwich Spot · Mission District · 21 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: A popular lunchtime indulgence, a Mushroom Seitan Cheesesteak from Jay’s (make sure to ask for vegan mayo and add avocado) is messy, tasty perfection, overflowing with piles of thin-sliced faux meat.
New American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 330 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: This super-popular brunch spot always has at least one vegan entrée on the menu, and it's always stellar. Example: sweet potato-butternut squash hash with a spinach-mushroom-asparagus scramble. Woot!
VegNews Magazine: This quirky bar hosts Vegan Drinks events (last Thursday of each month!) and has an extensive tater-tot menu. Might we recommend the sweet-potato rendition? Its fried pickles are also legendary.
2234 Mission St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mission District · 314 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Critics' darling Mission Chinese Food has A+ vegan options, but the Tiger Salad always wins. This roll packs Chinese herbs and crunchy lettuces, drizzled with hot chili oil and turnip vinegar.
Vietnamese Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 79 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: A hot bowl of pho can't be beat, but vegan versions can be tough to find. Sunflower Vietnamese Restaurant makes a version packed with veggies and tofu—add hoisin sauce and Sriracha.
VegNews Magazine: The Vegetarian BBQ Chick Sandwich is loaded with cabbage slaw, pickled red onions, jalapeños, and faux chicken slathered in barbecue sauce. Just hold the aioli to go dairy-free.
VegNews Magazine: The aptly titled Vegan Thing—an impressive mound of potatoes, guacamole, vegan cheese, and salsa—cures hangovers better than an Alka-Seltzer. Plus, vegan milkshakes!
Indian Restaurant · Mission District · 115 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: The dosas at this all-vegetarian South Indian eatery are massive, but good enough to be wolfed down in a single sitting. Top pick: The Onion Masala Dosa, flanked by three different chutneys.
762 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 105 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: The vegan Japanese restaurant's namesake dish (the Cha-Ya Roll) is a sushi roll stuffed with asparagus, avocado, yam, and carrots, battered and tempura-fried, then drizzled with a sweet sauce.
Breakfast Spot · Mission District · 137 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Nicky's Polenta goes south of the border with the addition of salsa ranchero and black beans, while a side of stir-fried veggies and cabbage salad helps this dish err on the side of healthy.
VegNews Magazine: Worker-owned Arizmendi’s Bakery vegan chocolate-mint cookie deserves a giant nod for being about a rich morsel of cocoatopia, like a peppermint patty on steroids.
3409 24th St (btwn Valencia St & San Jose Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 255 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Papalote blew minds after whupping Bobby Flay on Food Network’s Throwdown, and for good reason. Their soyrizo burrito makes mouths water, and the taqueria is famed for its unbeatable salsa.
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: For fine (but trendy) dining, Beretta can't be beat. This cozy restaurant has some of the best cocktails in the city, and will substitute vegan cheese or sausage onto any of their killer pizzas.
3126 24th St (btw Shotwell St & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 30 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: Missing the batter-dipped goodness of French toast after going egg-free? Fear no more, for Sunrise Restaurant has the best vegan French toast we’ve ever had, with a dollop of fresh fruit on top.