The current crisis denies you the remarkable view from this original SF vegetarian gangster’s dining room, but it has set tables and chairs out for outdoor dining, and its solid takeout menu of vegetarian dishes is available for your enjoyment wherever you’d like. Reservations are required for seating, order takeout online here, delivery is via Caviar or GrubHub.

Wildseed, Adriano Paganini’s plant-based restaurant and bar is one of the buzziest players on the veg scene, with a menu of local, vegan, and seasonally driven dishes like “neatball” masala and a rigatoni bolognese (with Impossible “meat”). Orders for takeout can be placed here, and delivery is available via Caviar or DoorDash. There’s also outdoor dining seven days week, with reservations here and a waitlist here.

This fully plant-based “vegan comfort food” spot’s Cow Hollow location has temporarily closed, but its Polk spot is open for takeout and delivery. Its menu offers a bounty of mock meat offerings, like fake tri-tip, counterfeit crab cakes, and faux chicken with gluten-free waffles. Online ordering is available here.

While most Thai restaurants have plenty of meatless options, this Tenderloin restaurant removed the guesswork, as all its offerings are meat-free (yes, that even means fish and seafood are off the menu). Dishes include classics like papaya salad and pad Thai, and the spot also offers fresh takes on standards like fried rice and faux meat. Order can be placed online for takeout or called in to 415-440-8344.

Long before the Impossible Burger, Golden Era was confounding vegans with its fake “chicken” and “beef” in flavorful Chinese dishes. It’s worth nothing that this spot is owned and operated by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, so while the food is indeed delicious, folks uncomfortable with religious propaganda should probably steer clear. Those who aren’t can order takeout by phone (the menu is here) at (415) 487-8687, and delivery is available via Postmates, Caviar, and Grubhub.

The first weekend vegan Italian comfort spot Baia opened for takeout in the massive Hayes Valley space that once housed Jardiniere, it sold out of popular dishes like its plant-based mozzarella sticks in a flash. The restaurant is the first SF spot in plant-based empire-builder Matthew Kenney’s domain, and the first outing by SF tech/philanthropy vets Kyle and Tracy Vogt, who worked with Kenney to develop the all-vegan menu. For now, the restaurant is also home to a plant-based popup called Woodblock Sushi, which promises fishless versions of popular rolls. Order takeout from Baia here and Woodblock Sushi here, or delivery via all the usual apps.

Little Gem is not only brimming with vegetables at every turn, but it’s a good option for those seeking to avoid dairy, gluten, and sugar. The menu was designed with those diners in mind, in fact. Crisp salads, macro bowls, mushroom pupusas, and bibimbap are all excellent choices. It’s all available for takeout or delivery, too.

Wholesome Bakery isn’t just vegan, it’s free of gluten, soy, and trans fats. At its Divisadero Street cafe you can find a solid selection of sandwiches, bowls, and salads, but Wholesome’s real strength are its baked goods, including indulgence-worthy brownies, cookies, and cakes. Online ordering is available here, and local delivery is free.

Craving tofuna? Shizen’s vegan sushi bar and izakaya boasts a menu of rolls filled with creamy tofu and topped with imitation fish eggs (made of tapioca), as well as tempura-fried veggies, bean curd skewers, and miso ramen. It’s open for takeout only, and orders must be placed by phone from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for same-day pickup.

Worker-owned cooperative Arizmendi Bakery has been plying its baked goods in the Inner Sunset since 2000, including bread, pastries (many vegan), and a rotating menu (check their website) of special rolls, breads, and sourdough-crust pizza. They’re serious about social distancing, so expect an intimidatingly long line that moves at a brisk pace, but pizza can be pre-ordered and snagged at the pickup window without the wait.

Vegan bar and pizzeria Above Ground was opened by the owners of groundbreaking vegan spot Millennium at the height of the pandemic. Its menu includes Millennium hits like its oyster mushrooms, bar fare like meatless burgers, and plant-based pasta and pizzas. Order takeout online here, delivery is via Caviar.

Cha-Ya serves some of the tastiest — and prettiest — vegan Japanese fare you can find in the city, including delicate salads, hearty noodle dishes, and inventive sushi rolls. They’re open for takeout with a limited menu and hours Wednesday–Sunday. Call 415-252-7825 to place an order.

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant — which is run by a family of devout Buddhists — is also kosher, making the restaurants a hit with those of many faiths. Where this Chinese-influenced spot really shines is its soup, all of which are made with flavorful, hearty broths that put meat-based broths to shame. Call 415-682-0826 for takeout, or order online here.