Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Peace Natural Vegan Food
vegan · vegetarian · Berkeley
perfect scores across the board and actually deserves them—vegan food that doesn't apologize or lecture.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 14:30G4.9T5.0Y5.0MS
Google4.9(81)Yelp5.0(58)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningtiny sample size, so catch it while it's still flying under the radar.
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Rank 2.
Tane Vegan Izakaya
vegan · japanese-izakaya · Berkeley
vegan izakaya is a genuinely rare move; they're doing japanese small plates right without the usual veggie-substitute fatigue.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 22:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(344)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 3.
aíso
vegan · vegetarian · San Francisco
vegan cocktail bar that actually cares about the drinks, not just the label.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.7T5.0Y4.5MS
Google4.7(125)Yelp4.5(50)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Shangri-La Vegan On Linden
vegan · vegetarian · Oakland
budget vegan that hits hard—solid ratings and you're not dropping cash.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 15:00G4.8TY4.4MS
Google4.8(502)Yelp4.4(736)Tripadvisor15 reviews
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Rank 5.
Shizen
vegan · vegetarian · San Francisco
Michelin Guide
michelin-recognized vegan sushi; they're doing the technical work and it shows.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 16:00 — 21:30G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(3.2k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Casita Vegana SF
vegan · vegetarian · The Embarcadero
perfect google rating on a budget—casita vegana is doing something right and keeping it cheap.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
$ · ClosedClosed todayG5.0TYMSStill tasting
Google5.0(20)1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningbarely any reviews yet, so it's either brand new or flying completely under the radar.
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Rank 7.
Wildseed
vegetarian · San Francisco
TIME OUT #18
time out called it out; vegetarian spot with actual depth and editorial credibility.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.5k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Golden Era
vegan · vegetarian · San Francisco
consistent 4.4+ across platforms and cheap—golden era is the reliable workhorse.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 19:30G4.6T4.4Y4.4MS
Google4.6(901)Yelp4.4(951)Tripadvisor4.4(173)
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Rank 9.
The Butcher’s Son Vegan Delicatessen & Bakery
vegan · vegetarian · Berkeley
vegan deli and bakery that actually nails the carbs—butcher's son does the comfort food thing without the guilt.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 20:00G4.6T4.5Y4.2MS
Google4.6(2.1k)Yelp4.2(1.7k)Tripadvisor4.5(47)
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Rank 10.
Om Sabor
vegan · vegetarian · San Francisco
om sabor's got the vibe and the ratings to back it up.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 15:00 — 22:00G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(249)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningminimal reviews, so you're betting on word-of-mouth.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Peace Natural Vegan Food

Tane Vegan Izakaya

aíso

Shangri-La Vegan On Linden

Shizen

Casita Vegana SF

Wildseed

Golden Era

The Butcher’s Son Vegan Delicatessen & Bakery

Om Sabor