Local Restaurants
There are many restaurants in Davis, CA, which have plant-friendly options. Those listed below have at least two meals that are vegetarian/vegan.
You can support these restaurants and help keep them strong by visiting them often whether dining-in or ordering take-out. Make sure to let them know you are there because they have options you seek!
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Healthy Options
Acai Fresh
FULLY VEGAN (they do serve honey–you can order without). 100% organic, almost all GF, no sugar added! Acai bowls with granola and fresh fruit.
Three Ladies Cafe
Has a separate vegan menu. They offer healthy breakfast and lunch: smoothies, bowls, sandwiches and baked goods. 130 G Street.
Urban Plates
Check their Resolutions page and the Vegan page to see a list of clearly marked vegan and vegetarian dishes, six items that are a full meal. Many of the ingredients are organic as well. This is a new restaurant in the Davis Collection. 865 Russell Blvd.
Mendocino Farms
Two salads and one sandwich can be made vegan, and the Vegan Banh Mi and 2 side dishes are ready to go! New restaurant in the Davis Collection. 865 Russell Blvd.
Asian & Island Food
Davis Noodle City
A Taiwanese ramen and stir fry restaurant that has a large vegetarian section on their menu. There is a vegan broth option, they are flexible about swapping. Large servings. Some dishes are only listed on the wall. 129 E Street, #D1.
Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
This Japanese eatery is popular and always packed (date night), has outdoor seating, and has enough plant-based items to make a filling meal. Ask your server for guidance in case there are hidden ingredients. (They cannot confirm if inari soy skins are plant-based.) Shared fryer. 500 1st St.
My Burma
Burmese food cooked fresh. Flavors are Asian and Indian (soy, lemongrass, curry). Menu is well marked for vegetarian and vegan items. Try the Tea Leaf Salad and any of the Chef’s Choices! 500 1st St.
Red 88
Thai eatery serving creative noodle dishes, curries, stir fries & specialty cocktails. Red 88 has a well-marked menu and many items can be made vegan if you ask. Their knowledgeable staff can make recommendations! They do catering and are one of the only places open for a late meal. Full bar. 223 G St.
Shabu Shack
A Japanese hot pot restaurant where you order a broth (2 vegan options) and get a platter of veggies and tofu that you cook in the broth on your table. It is a fun way to eat and a warm, healthy meal! 500 1st St.
Thai Canteen
Thai restaurant with a small bar and seating in back with a few tables out on the street. The printed menus by the cashier have dots marking what can be made vegan by request. 117 E St.
Dah Bao
Serves Chinese/Taiwanese street food and fragrant tea concoctions. There are several items which can make a meal: Fried tofu, green onion pancake (ask for vegan dipping sauce), pancake with curry to dip into, and squash curry (order with eggplant, tofu or split and have both). They said they are considering adding a few items. So let them know you are vegan and ask what is new. They serve some non-dairy teas and several matcha drinks with non-dairy (oat) option by request. 2880 5th St.
Nami Sushi
One year Nami did an amazing spread of rolls not on the menu. The chefs may be able to be flexible, ask nicely for them to recommend vegan items. They can do catering with extensive vegan items. 2880 5th Street
Pho Yummy!
Pho Yummy is just that, yummy pho and a handful of Vietnamese appetizers. Same owners as Pho Tasty (301 G St) and similar vegan options. They have vegan broth option with vegetables and tofu and the spring rolls with tofu can be vegan. 229 G St.
Preethi Indian Cuisine
Has well-marked plant-based options. There are several appetizers and most entrees (ala carte or Thalis) in the Vegetarian section are vegan. But wait! The entire South Eastern Indian section of the menu is vegan – crepes, sauces, everything! The food is quite delicious! (Note that the green chutney has dairy). Daily Lunch Buffet 11am – 2:30 pm. VEGAN Buffet on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Open daily. On 2nd between F/G
Yeti Restaurant
Nepalese deliciousness in the E Street Plaza. The menu has many well-marked vegan items and can alter other dishes – ask. And there are some very unique, lively flavors. (For instance, the dip that comes with momos!) They have a fun outdoor space for seating when it is warm out and some nights there is entertainment outside! 234 E St.
Kathmandu Kitchen
Nepali/Indian food. The menu is not specifically marked, so ask, much of it can be made vegan. Popular among the Nepali crowd, locals, and with students. Small bar/sports on TV available. 234 G St between 2nd/3rd
Mexican
Taqueria Guadelajara
Serves traditional, authentic, basic Mexican food – there are two choices: a vegetarian burrito or tostada with several bean choices that can be ordered with no cheese or sour cream. It is basic, filling, and very yummy. Two locations: 640 W. Covell and 417 Mace Blvd.
Guads Tacos and Beer
Has outdoor seating available and vegan/vegetarian section on the menu. They do not serve vegan cheese or sour cream, so customize your order without those items. Nice bar. Great place to sit outside and chill. 231 3rd St.
Chipotle
This dependable chain downtown is where you will get the largest number of choices for Mexican food. 227 E St.
Sandwiches and Pub Food
Davis Food Co-op
Has a deli counter and prepared foods that are ready to eat. Grab’n’go foods for a picnic or take-home dinner are in the front food case. There is a fresh sushi counter at the far end of the deli. Beer & wine are in the back. G St between 6th/7th.
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
A chain from the Bay Area with an owner who went to UC Davis. Sandwiches galore – about 20 huge subs that are vegan or vegetarian and can be made vegan, and several kinds of bread and sauces. They use several brands of faux meats (like Gardein and Tofurky) and a vegan mayo that is yummy. The website has Davis tab with the local menu. F St between 2nd/3rd.
Burgers and Brew
Has an Impossible patty now plus two other “patty” choices (smoked tofu and portobello). Only one vegan bun. 403 3rd St.
Pizza and Italian
Upper Crust Bakery – Pizza Night (Wednesdays)
Vegan ordering options. Totally delicious. Salad available (remove cheese). We heard sometimes they are making a vegan soup. Details from their website;
- Pizza Night is Wednesdays at our Davis location only. We’ll start in Winters soon.
- We generally do not take walk-ins—please pre-order your pizza!
- Place your order early! We often sell out.
- We make a limited number of pizzas each half-hour. If your 1st choice of pick-up time is sold out, try an alternate time slot.
- Orders close at noon Wednesday or when we sell out, whatever comes first.
- You can get desserts, baked goods, beverages, beer & wine when you pick up your pizza.
- Location: 634 G St.
Village Pizza and Pints
One vegetarian pizza with a vegan cheese option but you can also swap out the vegan cheese on other pizzas. The crust and flavors are terrific!
Several salads can be ordered vegan-style. Lovely outdoor seating area with rain protection. Location: 236 B St.
Blaze Pizza
Inexpensive, popular with students, and is a build-your-own type of service. Tell staff you are vegan and they will change gloves, and use Daiya, only one sauce is ok, and make sure to remind them to use a clean pizza cutter at the end. 212 F St/2nd
Steve’s Pizza
Has a salad bar and offers Daiya cheese, and also has other basics that can be done vegan using the Daiya as a sub. Note: The regular and whole wheat crust have dairy, ONLY the GF is vegan. 314 F St.
Woodstock’s Pizza
Has a vegan cheese option and all 3 crusts are vegan. There are plenty of toppings and several large salads, beer and wine and lots of outdoor seating! G St./3rd.
Sweets & High Tea
Davis Food Co-op
Chocolate chip cookies and banana bread and chocolate cake in the deli area. Sometimes there are pies and other baked goods. They have Sugar Plum Bakery, Abes, and other treat items in the refrigerator section, frozen cheesecakes and ice creams, and cookies and candy.
Nugget Market
Locations have Pushkins and Sugar Plum Bakery several other packaged baked goods (most are also GF).
Purple Tree Cafe
Creates community-based employment for people with disabilities. They bake and sell handcrafted vegan and wheat-free baked goods, organic tea, and other beverages at the Davis Farmers Market and other public and private events in Davis. Make sure to say a friendly hello to staff!
Fluffy Donuts
Fluffy Donuts is back, they are now located in West Davis. It appears that they have at least one vegan donut style each day – sometimes several. Go early! They can also special order or do batches if you need some for a party. They offer freshly baked donuts Monday through Sunday from 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Call (530) 761-2373 or email fluffydonuts757@gmail.com to order. 1260 Lake Blvd Ste 110
Tea List
This tea room and fine tea shop also serves High Tea, which can be ordered in advance (reservations necessary) fully vegan! They serve breakfast, lunch, and a tea service.
Insomnia Cookies
Late night cookie spot has options – go ask what’s cooking that day! 202 E St.
Booze and Drinks
COOL Cuisine asks you to drink responsibly.
Sudwerk Brewing Co Restaurant and Dock Store
All of the Sudwerk beers were confirmed vegan a few years ago. The Dock is very popular in the evenings, there is frequently a live band with relaxed outdoor seating in what was part of the parking lot. It’s fun. The restaurant adjacent has appetizers that can be ordered without cheese (note, shared fryer) and a hummus plate. There are 2 beautiful salads that can be customized (ask for no dairy), and an Impossible Burger. 2001 2nd St
Home Chefs/Delivery to Davis
COOL Cuisine does not research, verify or certify that any of these people have current health department licenses or liability insurance.
Zim Cuisine
Home-based business by with vegan options. They do pop up events and sometimes pick up or delivery. Sample Menu Includes: Sautéed veg (Kale and Cabbage), Mild Pinto Bean Curry Stew, Mustard greens in Savory peanut butter sauce, Jasmine Rice Pillaf, Sadza/Pap/Ugali/Fufu (GF). Catering available. Order in advance. Text/call 660.229.0552 or email zimcuisine@gmail.com