For those who have slogged through meals at restaurants that had only one token vegan dish, the East Bay is a veritable promised land of conscientious, meat-free culinary endeavors. It's not hard to find Indian and Ethiopian restaurants that are vegan friendly, but these 20 vegan restaurants make the deliberate decision to offer an inclusive dining experience for all.
To make the list, restaurants had to do more than eat their vegetables, and an exclusively vegan menu took priority over having a number of hearty veg-friendly options.
If we missed a spot and you think the kale salad is greener on the other side, do let us know in the comments. And please note that this list is ranked geographically.
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