Looking to satisfy your appetite for vegan fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable vegan restaurants around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
1. Loving Hut Valley Fair
Topping the list is Loving Hut Valley Fair. Located at 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 2459 in West San Jose, the vegan and vegetarian spot is the highest-rated inexpensive vegan restaurant in San Jose, boasting four stars out of 224 reviews on Yelp.
According to the restaurant's website, Loving Hut Valley Fair is a vegan food chain with more than 35 locations in the U.S., as well as locations in Taiwan, Vietnam, Tokyo and more. While the menu varies from location to location, the restaurant is known for its soups, salads and smoothies.
2. Tofoo Com Chay
Next up is downtown's Tofoo Com Chay, situated at 388 E. Santa Clara St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,011 reviews on Yelp, the vegetarian, vegan and Vietnamese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
On the menu, you'll find pho, pad thai, spring rolls, Vietnamese coffee and more.
3. Happiness Cafe
North Valley's Happiness Cafe, located at 1688 Hostetter Road, Suite C, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable vegan spot, which offers vegan sandwiches, soup, ice cream and more, 4.5 stars out of 398 reviews.
Specific menu items include avocado rolls, vegan crescent rolls, vegan hotdogs and more. There's a wide selection of smoothies and pearl teas as well.
4. Good Karma Artisan Ales & Café
Good Karma Artisan Ales & Café, a pub, vegetarian and vegan spot located downtown, is another high-traffic, cheap go-to, with four stars out of 1,050 Yelp reviews. Head over to 37 S. First St. to see for yourself.
The vegan pub is known for its craft beer and plant-based cuisine. On the menu, you'll find organic kale salad, kimchi bowls, red curry and more.
5. Cinnaholic
Downtown, check out Cinnaholic, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 188 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery and vegan spot, which offers desserts and more, by heading over to 115 E. San Carlos St.
Chow down on vegan desserts like the customizable cinnamon roll, as well as edible cookie dough, brownies and more. There's also coffee, tea and espresso drinks.
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