50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Davis

“My favorite place to eat in Davis! Great sandwiches, built to perfection. I have tried other places, I always go back to Mr Pickles! Great service & friendly staff. It’s just the best. Photo is of my favorite the “Mrs Pickle ( no cheese please!) ❤️❤️❤️“

“Food was innovative and delicious. Some dishes could have been somewhat more seasoned but overall very good. Service left something to be desired. Our server was informed that we needed to be out at a certain time for a show. However, we ended up having to cancel our second bottle of wine and give a late guest our leftovers for his dinner because the server disappeared for an extended period of time. It was kind of ridiculous.“

“Casual Chinese eatery, conveniently located next to a Tesla Supercharger station in the southeast corner of Davis. The pork soup dumplings (XLB) were decent, but the garlic noodles was too sweet, and the tofu and the green beans were both very bland. Fast and efficient service. Large free parking lot.“

“Good Friends Hawaiian Poke absolutely nailed it—from start to finish. The fish is incredibly fresh, and the customizable bowls are packed with flavor and generous portions. The Delilah style bowl is a standout, and the sushi wraps are huge and bursting with taste.

The team is outstanding—they’re friendly, patient, and make you feel welcome, even if you’re dining solo. It truly feels like eating with good friends. The line moves quickly, and the service is warm and efficient.

As a long-time fan, I appreciate the consistency, though I hope portions stay steady—that’s one small note in an otherwise perfect experience. Loved it so much I drive here even if I don’t live in Davis anymore! Highly recommend this gem to anyone craving authentic Hawaiian-style poke.

Top-notch food, fantastic service, and a vibe that keeps you coming back.“

“Yummy 👍🏾 the best good service Fast 🍷🍺🥰“

“Delicious wine and chill atmosphere!“

“Love their food Special scallops are amazing“

“Haven’t been to Lamppost in ages.

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Got the Whole Nine Yards. Pizza was really good. The crust you could tell was hand tossed. Will definitely be back for some Pliny on tap!“

“Thee best tacos I have ever eaten. Also tried their Nacho Fries — holy moly, incredible. Everything is so fresh and perfect tasting. Best Mexican food in the area, maybe even the whole country.“

“Go support Hawai’i fisherman/owner!!!“

“So everyone always tells me about how great the breakfast is but no one ever tells me about how amazing the burgers are. Its what dreams are made of. The firehouse burger 🍔 with a side of Cajun fries 🍟 will give me something to talk about for at least a week 😋“

“Jersey is the best 👌 always ready with a great joke
And mel the manager is always so awesome 👌 👏 this store is perfect 👌👌 if i could rate 10 stars i would
Edit for update ✨️ still best ten out of ten on everything ♡ mel always remembers our orders n names its always so nice goin in the store“

“My wife and I have ordered take-out twice, splitting an order of a General's Chicken the first time and Mongolian Beef the second time. The General's Chicken was wonderful - light, crispy with a delicious, slightly sweet-tart flavor. It was obviously freshly made. Our second order of Mongolian Beef was just the opposite. It was a stew-like meal that seemed to have been on the back-burner a while. Everything was limp and greasy. Very disappointing. We do plan to return, but will ask for a meal that is fresh.“

“I’ve visited Shah’s Halal Food several times — the food is delicious, the portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. The chicken tikka, lamb, and falafel were all fresh, with sauces and sides that matched perfectly. The staff was friendly, and enjoying the meal in the park was a great experience. Highly recommended!”🩵“

“One of my favorite taquerias! The salsa bar is amazing — fresh, varied, and full of flavor. Their Al Pastor is my personal favorite: juicy, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Portions are large, so you won’t leave hungry. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting, and the patio is a great spot to enjoy your meal outdoors. Highly recommend! 🌮☀️🔥“

“Pizza was amazing! I would go back.“

“I'd really like to rate this place higher. It used to be bomb. Now, when I ask for extra beans, and PAY FOR EXTRA beans, the bean burrito has fewer beans than before. It's pretty much a bean flavored tortilla burrito. Gonna just have to start making my own.“

“The food is amazing! The owner Jordan was very friendly and informative. Our waitress Diana was a pleasure. The tea leaf salad was delicious. Will be going back to try more food in the menu .“

“Zumapoke is my favorite poke place in town, by far! Always fresh and delicious, and leaves me full and happy every time. I would eat here every day if I could!“

“Stopped on our way through from Lake Tahoe to San Francisco. What a delicious lunch our family had !! Something for everyone even 2year old grandson ! We’re from Australia and this Mediterranean cuisine ranks up there with the best. Thanks so much for the complimentary baklava too !!“

“If you care about food and only food great place but on the night I went with friends it was definitely on the more full side of things and our waiter totally forgot about us completely so the wait for the food was long. Other wise good food.“

“The food was so good! And the service was awesome. Very friendly place. I had the tri tip sandwich and my husband had the Bacon cheese burger with Buffalo style tater tot. They were topped with bleu cheese crumbles too. So dam good! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻“

“I had a great lunch with my son last week. Close to closing time but the staff was friendly and very courteous. The crepes were perfect and delicious. Thank you“

“Super fast and tasty food with excellent customer service. The front lady is super nice and incredibly considerate, a new favorite restaurant for sure!“

“My nephew works there!! He’s awesome!! Ask for Jeffrey W.“

“Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Davis has great pizza 🍕 and a friendly staff. Keep up the great work everyone at Mountain Mike’s!“

“the food here is fabulous and the staff is very attentive. great restaurant with an awesome outdoor atmosphere.“

“Simply a cultural mecca for Davis when it comes to community of art, fashion, music and lifelong friendships. Grab a sip & a meal and take in the casual nature of this establishment.“

“Very good food friendly staff pleasant environment.“

“I kept wondering if Mrs Craig Vanessa was really an expert trader like they say, that she is not a scammer like the others, then I contacted her and I was shocked and amazed that with just $1,500 I invested, Mrs. Craig Vanessa helped me managed my account and after 7 Days of trading, I made my first withdrawal of $16,700. I'm here to testify the good work of her after she made a good profit for me in my investment. She's reachable via WhatsApp with the number on her Facebook: Mrs Craig Vanessa“

“We went and did the all you can eat hotpot for my birthday dinner and had a fantastic experience! The staff were so friendly and accommodating, they really made the experience worth it (even though they ran out of some hotpot ingredients). I also enjoyed spinning the birthday prize wheel and the food itself was quality. I'll definitely be coming back!“

“Friends say it's just like the Uniboil they're used to in Southern California and I can't argue with that assessment. Get the triple meat hot pots if you want a ample portion, or add extras off the menu. Triple, pork blood, tendon meatballs, all kinds of delicious noms.“

“Comes to eat really late today and most of restaurants are closed. I had a griddle cooked chicken and wonton soup, both of dishes are good. It’s nice to have spicy food also with some soup, the service is really awesome and she takes good care of me. Made my night, I will definitely come for late night food in the future. I also wanna to try their BBQ, smells so good.“

“You order at the counter, then they bring your order to the table. A very popular breakfast place with an extensive menu. Good salads remixed. Indoor and outdoor seating. It can be loud inside, but you can go to the separate bar to eat off the same menu. The bar has table service and is much quieter during the day. The restaurant is inside a nice hotel.“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Their Tikka masala is some of the best tasting food I've ever eaten - I'm not sure how they make it so good, but you owe it to yourself to go eat some!“

“Completely dissatisfied with the food. I had high hopes too.“

“I used to come to this restaurant in the mid '00s, and it changed both name and ownership at some point between then and now. Perhaps I'm having a bit of nostalgia fogging, but it seems the quality declined somewhat the change. However, Nami is still a perfectly serviceable mid-range sushi restaurant even if they are no longer a hidden top-tier gem the way I remember them having been in 2005. Their sashimi continues to be decent, as do their bento boxes. They rolled out an AYCE menu at some point as well, but I haven't tried this as I tend to be skeptical of AYCE anywhere. The lunch service tends to run a bit slow even when the place is nearly empty, which I find mildly frustrating when I'm in a hustle to get back to work. The staff does seem to have some difficulty with English (they speak Cantonese as their primary language), which has made for difficulties in recent visits (explaining that I was not in fact ordering AYCE), but I have since become somewhat of a regular so they remember my preferences, which is a nice touch. I wouldn't call this a destination restaurant, but I appreciate it for its convenience and its prices which I find to be far more reasonable than many other Japanese restaurants in Davis. All in all, a good mix of quality, convenience, and cost -- a good lunchtime choice for folks who live and/or work in East Davis.“

“This is hands-down my favorite sushi spot in Davis. It's the perfect combination of being incredibly tasty and genuinely affordable, which is hard to find. Highly recommend the summer Roll, Panda roll and veggie crunchy. Truly a gem of Davis!“

“I do two triathlons in Napa/Lake Berryessa each year. As I drive back to Reno, I have my traditional Mahi Mahi taco. A single one. Two is waaaayyy too much. But it is clean food that does not upset my body. I drive home knowing I ate as healthily as I spent the day exercising. Went to school at UC Davis. Always nice to come back home!“

“The food here is amazing. It has been for years. The food quality has slightly diminished since they changed the type of vegan meat they use for the vegan options but other than that, the food is still great. I always get the house fried rice and chow mein.“

“David*** and the other staff here are good peoples for real!!! Not to mention the wholesome food-- now that's flavor! Mushroom burger, mac n cheese, and fries of all sorts are my favorites. Cozy & welcoming spot for us struggling students, grads, profs, and undergrads alike lol.“

“哇！This is some of the best Chinese food I have eaten in the Sacramento area; great new flavors that I didn't even know were originally Chinese. The waiter was nothing but kind was very considerate with my limited knowledge of Chinese cuisine, even recommending me some things on the menu and refiling my lemon tea when I ran out. 10/10 would recommend!“

“Noodle House, as my family and I lovingly call it, is an icon in Davis. It's a little hole in the wall behind Sophia's Thai Bar that was referred to my husband and I 15 years ago. We walked in and almost left because it's small... and old... and a little sketchy? But we decided to give it a try anyway.
We have been coming regularly since then, and our family has grown, and grown up begging to go there for special occasions like getting good grades, etc. There is nothing we have had that isn't delicious.
I highly recommend the won ton noodle soup, pork chop noodle soup, szechuan eggplant with noodles, the potato curry with noodles, the 5 spice beef noodle soup, and the chow mein.
The noodles are homemade. The broths and sauces are unique, delicious, and literally award winning.
The service is fine. It's the same lady for the past several years. She's quick and efficient. Before that, I think it was her mom or aunt.
You won't regret trying it out - and if you do, you'll be back.“

“first time there ~ Sister treated the whole fam. The wait staff were very good. place is clean, with a great atmosphere. Enjoyed my food completely.“

“Delicious, delicious, delicious!!! We had thai ice tea (free refills), satay, "drunken" noodles, and thai stir fry. Great service, too!“

“I love this place overall. Sometimes the wait can be long or they might forget a adjustment on my order but compared to pho king in town this place has always been good.

I usually get the veggie broth pho and the flavors of the broth are good on their own, the appetizers are always delicious and the staff is nice.

I think when the place is busy sometimes they can mess up things here and there but I would still come back because of the positive experiences that i did have.“

“Come here hungry and you’re treated right. Big portions. Friendly service. No one cares about your GPA — just whether your coffee’s full. Black Bear Diner is built on something UC Davis lost a long time ago: common sense, warmth, and value.

UC Davis, on the other hand, is one of the most aggressively marketed schools on the West Coast. The branding is slick — sustainability, innovation, diversity — but once you're in, the story changes. The reality? A bureaucratic machine that too often punishes ambition. If you’re independent, outspoken, or too smart, you’ll learn fast: you're not being nurtured — you’re being contained.

Professors may block your growth, and TAs might treat you like a problem instead of a peer. It’s a campus that values compliance over creativity. Worse? The numbers back it up. According to U.S. News, the median salary after 10 years of enrolling is only $54K — which is shocking considering the cost and reputation they try to sell. The return on investment is low, especially for a school that acts like it’s top-tier Ivy-adjacent.

The truth is: UC Davis is a decent school for average students who stay in line. But if you're bright, driven, and thinking independently? It’ll either ignore you or try to fix you.

Five stars to Black Bear Diner — for honesty, value, and delivering what it promises. Davis might have the college, but this diner is the real institution in town“

“Joe and crew are the best! 😁“

“The pizza is very good.However I must have gotten them on a bad day. On a very busy Saturday in September they lost the order that I had called in with the manager at 11AM Be careful because they can give the pizza to the wrong person due to Asian names sounding the same. The manager who had taken my order at 11AM by phone might have had a bad day. However she blamed me for their errors and mistake. A big shout and 5 stars to the employees who made the pizzas. However I did waste almost 1 hour waiting due to Cenarios of not having the pizzas when I came to pick them up.However i will coninue to support and give them another chance since I have beern a long time customer of Cenarios for close to possibly 15-20 years. I also thank the owner for reaching out to.discuss the natter and apologize for what happened.I continue to recommend and tell people to try cenarios pizza for some delicious pizza.“