Vegetarian & Vegan Dining Guide 2022

Visit Berkeley's new Guide to Vegetarian & Vegan dining offers a bounty of options to really eat fresh.

Berkeley's dining scene is ever-eclectic. With all of the cuisines and culinary choices, one thing Berkeley restaurants share is a passion for fresh, local tastes. The new Guide to Vegetarian & Vegan Dining, produced by Visit Berkeley, dives deep into this "Garden of Eatin." More than 20 locales are listed and mapped, with options divided into Vegetarian, Vegan, and Vegetarian-ish categories. It's the most comprehensive guide to Berkeley veggie dining available, and it's available free from the Berkeley Visitor Information Center and online here.

1. Zino

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Location: 2086 Allston Way

Hours: Monday-Friday from 6:30am-10:30, 11:30am-1:30pm, 5:30-9pm and Saturday-Sunday from 7am-1pm, 5:30pm-10pm.

Contact: 510-225-6034 | www.zinoberkeley.com

2. Gather

Cuisine: New American

Location: 2200 Oxford Street

Hours: Monday-Friday from 10:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm and Saturday-Sunday from 10am-2pm, 5pm-10pm.

Contact: 510-809-0400 | www.gatherrestaurant.com

3. Julia's at Berkeley City Club

Cuisine: French

Location: 2315 Durant Avenue, Floor 2

Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-8:30pm and Saturday from 5pm-8:30pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.

Contact: 510-280-1547 | http://www.berkeleycityclub.com/julias-restaurant.htm

4. Jupiter

Cuisine: Eclectic

Location: 2181 Shattuck Avenue

Hours: Monday-Thursday from 11:30am-12:30, Friday-Saturday from 12pm-1:30am, and Sunday from 2pm-11:30pm.

Contact: 510-843-8277 | www.jupiterbeer.com

5. La Méditerranée

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Location: 2936 College Avenue

Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 10am-9:30pm and Friday-Saturday from 10am-10:30pm

Contact: 510-540-7773 | www.cafelamed.com

6. La Note

Cuisine: French

Location: 2377 Shattuck Avenue

Hours: Sunday-Wednesday from 8am-2:30pm and Thursday-Saturday from 6am-10pm.

Contact: 510-843-1525 | www.lanoterestaurant.com

7. Longbranch

Cuisine: New American

Location: 2512 San Pablo Avenue

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 4pm-12:30am, Friday 4pm-1:30am, Saturday from 10am-1:30am, and Sunday 10am-11pm. Closed on Monday.

Contact: 510-984-0518 | www.longbranchberkeley.com

8. Mezzo

Cuisine: Sandwiches

Location: 2442 Telegraph Avenue

Hours: Daily from 8am-10pm

Contact: 510-705-1089 | www.mezo-berkeley.com

9. Paisan Berkeley

Cuisine: Italian

Location: 2514 San Pablo Avenue

Hours: Monday-Thursday from 11:30-9pm, Friday from 11:30am-10pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 10am-9pm.

Contact: 510-649-1031 | www.paisanberkeley.com

10. Lemat Ethiopian

Cuisine: Ethiopian

Location: 3212 Adeline Street

Hours: Monday-Friday from 5pm-10pm and Saturday-Sunday from 11:30am-10pm.

Contact: 510-430-2717 | https://www.lemateats.com

11. Cheeseboard

Cuisine: Bakery

Location: 1504 Shattuck Avenue

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30am-3pm and 4:30pm-8pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.

Contact: 510-549-3183 | www.cheeseboardcollective.coop

12. sweetgreen

Cuisine: Salads & Light Fare

Location: 1890 Shattuck Avenue

Hours: Daily from 10:30am-10pm.

Contact: 510-990-8262 | www.sweetgreen.com

13. Flacos

Cuisine: Mexican

Location: 3031 Adeline Street

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 11am-9pm and Friday-Saturday from 11am-10pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.

Contact: 510-981-8081 | www.flacos.com

14. Kaffa Ethiopian

Cuisine: Ethiopian

Location: 2987 Sacramento Street

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm and 5pm-9pm. Closed on Monday.

Contact: 510-677-5822

15. Long Life Vegi House

Cuisine: Chinese

Location: 1725 University Avenue

Hours: Wednesday-Monday from 11:30am-4pm. Closed on Tuesday.

Contact: 510-845-6072 | www.longlifevegihouse.com

16. Nabolom Bakery and Pizzeria

Cuisine: Bakery

Location: 2708 Russell Street

Hours: Wednesday-Friday from 7am-7pm, Saturday from 8am-7pm, and Sunday from 8am-2pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Contact: 510-845-2253 | www.nabolombakery.com

17. Udupi Palace

Cuisine: Indian

Location: 1903 University Avenue

Hours: Daily from 11:30am-10pm.

Contact: 510-843-6600 | www.udupipalaceberkeleyca.com

18. The Butcher's Son

Cuisine: American

Location: 1954 University Avenue

Hours: Monday-Friday from 11am-8pm and Saturday-Sunday from 9am-5pm.

Contact: 510-984-0818 | www.thebutchersveganson.com

19. Cha-Ya

Cuisine: Japanese

Location: 1686 Shattuck Avenue

Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm and Friday-Saturday from 2pm-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm.

Contact: 510-981-1213

20. Cinnaholic

Cuisine: Bakery

Location: 2132 Oxford Street

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-8pm. Closed on Monday.

Contact: 510-647-8684 | www.cinnaholic.com

21. The Flying Falafel

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Location: 2114 Shattuck Avenue

Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10:30am-11pm, Friday-Saturday from 10:30am-12am, and Sunday from 10:30am-9pm.

Contact: 510-560-3393 | www.flyingfalafel.com

22. Timeless Coffee

Cuisine: Bakery

Location: 2965 College Avenue

Hours: Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm and Saturday-Sunday from 8am-6pm.

Contact: 510-985-1360 | www.timelesscoffee.com