50 Best Vegan Restaurants in San Luis Obispo

“Great food with an easy atmosphere!“

“Delicious! Amazing service! Vibes unmatched. We got 4 different sandwiches and we all loved them. 10 out of 10 ⭐ "High"Ly recommend😁🥪💨💨💨“

“Beautiful ambiance. The guitar player’s music hit just the right balance of soul/jazz. The dishes were fantastic and the portions substantial.“

“We love Ziggy’s!! GREAT delicious plant-based comfort food and warm, fast, friendly service! I love the spicy Buffalo Chicken sandwich, the Avalon burger with arugula and Gouda, the Black Bean Taquitos, and the Avocado Tacos. Ziggy’s is absolutely awesome! Live long and prosper, Ziggy’s!“

“Visited: 14/06/2023

Amazing vegan food from Bliss Cafe. It was help yourself and pay for the weight, so we got a mix of everything they had available. It was all delicious.
Flavours and combinations we hadn't tried before with vegetarian or vegan food, so it really opened up our palette.
We both wish we could go back for more, or one was open in the UK.“

“So much fun here, always love bringing the kids and exploring the flowers. Also love stopping over after to Gopher Glen for apple tastings. So good!!“

“The most creative menu and remarkable Mexican food I have had in years. Everything was unique, obviously make with care and love. Can't wait to return. The beautiful restaurant is loaded with heart and very soulful. These folks know about feeding the heart.“

“Amazing food and ambience“

“Centrally located in the quaint historic downtown, on a side street with little traffic. Handicap parking spot right in front of the shop. A few tables and chairs to sit outside and enjoy your coffee in the sun. Large, bright interior with bright sunlight shining through the window. Plenty of seatings with high top and regular chairs. While busy when visiting there was basically no wait. Served quickly by a young, friendly and attentive associate. Good selection of hot and cold beverages and nice pastries. Counter area and tables were kept very clean. Great quality and reasonable pricing. Excellent find, will be our must stop when coming to or passing through SLO!“

“Good service and great food.“

“It all starts with sourcing the ingredients. This place does it better than any other. So fresh so and unique. Pair that with hand stretched dough and homemade sauce and you have the best pizza on the Central Coast. I’ve also been really impressed with their wine selection. They have some local favorites and some really awesome bottles you may not have heard of.“

“Great ice cream 🍦 flavors“

“Sam and Mariah are such exemplary and loving community members that their bread is as good as it is. And Mariah just started making the best scones on top of all the love and work she pours into bread all morning!! Her and Sam work as crazy hard as they do because they love it and we love you bread bike!!“

“Amazing Gluten free options as well as great burgers!“

“Dining al fresco for lunch @ Mistura is a real treat, especially when amigos who moved from SLO to Marin are back in town! Every course was scrumptious, and our friend Gaby loved catching up on life with all of her friends on Mama's waitstaff! :)“

“When I Go through SLO.. Tiki hut., is a Treat Destination. Glen and Crystal.. are always Accommodating 💯💯 the Yaki Bowls are .,. 💯👍♥️❤️🙂 and the service is Like family. ♥️💯👍💗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“What's recommended to try this incredible hidden gem by a coworker when she found out my husband and I are sushi lovers (husband was stationed in Japan for 2 years and we ate our weight and sushi whenever I went to visit LOL). Being new to the area from Orange County, we both have been on the hunt for some delicious date night spots. Gosh I hit all that and more! Truly an amazing experience with amazing options from sashimi to their rolls! Also they have my husband's favorite beer on tap so he was a happy clam! So excited to go back again sometime soon!“

“These donuts are amazing, they always have what I'm looking for and the people are so kind and caring. When ever I crave donuts I go there. Nothing satisfies my cravings better than these donuts! I recommend it. 10/10“

“Great server, great food and atmosphere!“

“I had the hot pastrami sooo good 👍“

“I LOVE Bing's Bao Buns. Growing up in a Chinese family, I was raised on bao. And Bing's bao is honestly my favorite I've ever had, anywhere.

First, I love the bun thickness to fillings ratio--it's exactly how I personally like them, with the bun not so thick that it overwhelms the flavor of the filling.

Second, I love that Bing's always offers a variety of plant-based options for both their bao and additional menu items, including Kimchi Fried Rice. Whether you are vegan, or vegetarian, or not, their plant-based options are just as flavorful and satisfying as anything on their menu.

Third, Bing's offers so many amazing items, beyond bao, including Lo Mein Noodles and Tater Tots. I highly recommend the Bing's Seasoning edition of the Tater Tots. It has a very tasty and memorable kick, without being too spicy for those who can't tolerate too much.

And on top of all of that, Bing's always has the best customer service. They make you feel truly appreciated for your patronage, and that is important. They are family-owned, and personally, I love getting to support high-quality businesses that are.

Plus, they have a wide selection of cool imported snacks, and a wide selection of tasty mochi too, including vegan mochi. I feel they go above and beyond at what they do, and are such a true gem in our Central California Coast. In all of my bao from D.C. to SoCal, I still love the ones here at Bing's in San Luis Obispo the best.“

“Everything was wonderful. Difficultu these days to find a restaurant that provides great service and food at a great price. Cafe Roma -does exactly that. We had a wonderful server named Grace!! She was incredible. Corkage fee was extremely reasonable. Room was crowded with many people all enjoying the wonderful friendly atmosphere. Food was spot on. From bread service through to dessert. We will definitely be back to finding this amazing gem to still enjoy classy dining out without breaking the bank.“

“I love Petra’s! We found this place at the beginning of Covid and have been going ever since. Last week driving from northern to southern CA we stopped for lunch(of course). I got distracted and left my purse…didn’t notice until Santa Maria. Called, of course they had my purse…AMAZING CREW AMAZING FOOD! Thank you“

“Awesome so nice ☕☕ very good cup!!“

“We were here for the first time, and it won't be the last! Great food & beers & service!“

“As the PTA President that also works in our wonderful wedding industry, I knew just the right caterers for my teacher appreciation week ! Haute skillet blew away the staff and many were grabbing seconds for the next day. A great mix of food for all taste buds ! I had a mix of meat, gluten free and vegan for all my staff members needs. I’ll be booking again !“

“Awesome food, they have one of my favorite dishes: butternut squash ravioli with a white sauce. I finish the whole plate even if I’m so full I could pop! Outstanding service and a great atmosphere. I love Giuseppe’s 💖“

“we absolutely loved Linnaea's Cafe. Tasty espresso, baked good and burritos. Cute establishment, Nice barista in an amazing location. We will be back!“

“Had lunch at Kumi Ko in SLO and it was a great experience! We ordered several rolls, an entree, salad, and some sashimi—and everything was fresh and flavorful. The rolls were well-made and didn’t skimp on the fish, and the sashimi was clean and nicely cut. The lunch portions were generous, especially for the price. Service was friendly and quick, and the vibe was casual and relaxed—perfect for a midday meal. Definitely a solid lunch spot if you’re in the mood for Japanese food!“

“Where do I start?! Thai Palace has been my wife and my favorite restaurant for well over a decade. The food is always delicious, Ti Ti (the owner) is always friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant itself is well decorated. Each dish that I have tried is a culinary delight and we are nicer disappointed. We’ve been there for birthdays, anniversaries, and any other excuse we can come up with to visit! Tee-tee, keep up the good work my friend!“

“Wonderful service and delicious cupcakes. Would recommend Bri and her team for any special occasion.“

“Sidecar is a must here in San Luis Obispo! The staff and the owners and everything about the place will knock your socks off. I think it’s high time. You guys open a second Sidecar by me in So Cal!“

“Brought home a piece of gluten-free carrot cake today for my husband. He hasn’t had carrot cake for years because of the GF issue. It was absolutely amazing. Best carrot cake he has ever had. A very much enjoyed surprise. Thank you.“

“The place is a gem in downtown San Luis Obispo. Great food. Amazing service and phenomenal cuisine. I suggest the Escargot as a starter and the rest of the food options will not disappoint the lover of the fine dining experience. Highly recommend.“

“Can't remember the name of the pizza we got, but it was yummy. We split one appetizer, one pizza, had some cocktails and sat on the patio in the back. It's a great casual restaurant. Some people were dressed up for dates, but you could also come in jeans and t-shirts. The waitress was helpful, bathrooms are clean, I like that it's part of a little development that also had an ice cream shop, other food and a bar. A nice place for strolling after our meal.“

“Great little find in slo. Was bummed that they didn't get their fish order when I was there. Was very much looking forward to the red snapper ceviche. They did, however, have some delicious prawns. I had one of the best Chile rellenos stuffed with cheese and large prawns. Shredded beef tacos are highly recommended. The Baja fish tacos are flavorful and large. And our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Will be back again“

“Delicious food and a most excellent Bloody Mary.“

“OMG best donuts ever. I have had cake donuts but never tried a Buttermilk donut before and it was amazing. Also you don't need powder sugar or glaze its very sweet and tasty on its own. Also they have seasonal specialty donuts - I tried their seasonal donut holes which were apple-cider flavored and they were also good but even better was their London Fog (with Lavender Syrup) and service. So Nice :)

Dietary restrictions: They also have vegan donuts but I did not try any“

“Had a really great homemade breakfast! Scones are insane! And the coffee is amazing!“

“Great food and good vibes“

“Just at design village and several folks had a breakfast burrito... so I had a hankering for one as well. Found Taqueria Santa Cruz and ordered online... bacon bfast burrito, a big bag of chips and 2 salsas were waiting for me when arrived 5min later.“

“Good concept, menu could be more varied without adding more complexity…“

“It’s convenient having so many little shops in the same vicinity. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or a mid-day pick me up the creamery market place has you covered.“

“5 stars to all even if the taste is lacking to me becauze they are fast, friendly, cheap prices, and easy to order.

I was craving Holes Moles similarity and this was close enuff.

Fresh affordable food on the way to Hearst Castle without breaking a bank to eat at the hotel with some beer.“

“We had the most tasty Peruvian food in downtown San Luis Obispo at Coya in their new location at 851 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The chicken saltado one of the best I have ever had. The beef empanada large. The passion fruit drink, Maracuya, refreshing. All house made authentic Peruvian food. I hope you will visit Coya and enjoy the food as much as we did. The ambience beautifully decorated with traditional Peruvian products, clothing, hats, purses, dolls, cookies, coffee and lamas. Large dinning room and outdoor seating nice. We can’t wait to visit again to try More Peruvian food. Catalina the owner, very welcoming and took good care of us. Thank you 🥰“

“Great vibe immediately upon walking in the door. First rate service. Might be the best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had. Outstanding coffee…medium americano. Killer art. Skater/surfer/local artist/inclusive tags galore. They’re doing it right and the comfort, along with the smiles, of the patrons was clearly evident and confirming.“

“We had the bacon wrapped dates, Brussel sprouts and coconut shrimp tacos with key lime pie for dessert. Perfect amount shared by two. Every bite was delicious! Very creative drink menu, non alcoholic. Lovely outdoor seating and dog friendly.“

“If you like wood-fired pizza this is the place, with a variety of excellent choices. They go out of their way to make you happy, and it's always an amazing food experience. You can taste their passion for making quality food in every order. Where American Gourmet meets Old World Italian style. This place makes me feel like I'm eating pizza in Napoli. I'm always skeptical about Lasagna, but my friend made me try it and honestly, it's not bad.“

“Great burger with lots of options for vegans, vegetarians, and people with allergies. They do a great job of ensuring their vegan products aren’t nut-based (a win for vegans with nut allergies) and don’t use sesame on any of their burgers. Will definitely be back!“

“Fantastic service , quality food !“