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San Jose's 4 favorite spots to find budget-friendly vegan food

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Published on October 03, 2019
San Jose's 4 favorite spots to find budget-friendly vegan foodTofoo Com Chay | Photo: John D./Yelp

In search of a new favorite vegan spot?

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 where to fulfill your urges.

1. Tofoo Com Chay

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Topping the list is Tofoo Com Chay. Located at 388 E. Santa Clara St. downtown San Jose, the vegetarian, vegan and Vietnamese spot is the most popular low-priced vegan restaurant in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,019 reviews on Yelp. Stop by for an array of vegetarian comfort food, ranging from pho to teriyaki tofu.

2. Good Karma Artisan Ales & Café

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Next up is downtown's Good Karma Artisan Ales & Café, situated at 37 S. First St. With four stars out of 1,069 reviews on Yelp, the pub, vegetarian and vegan spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. Try a variety of American IPAs, farmhouse ales, Russian imperial stouts and more at this brew spot. When it comes to food, look for yellow Thai curry, Jamaican jerk tofu, organic kale salad and more.

3. Vegan Donut And Cafe

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Downtown San Jose's Vegan Donut And Cafe, located at 449 E. Santa Clara St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable vegan spot, which offers doughnuts and more, 4.5 stars out of 142 reviews. The egg-free and nut-free doughnuts are fried in vegetable oil and topped with a variety of glazes and frostings.

4. Loving Hut

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Loving Hut, a vegan spot in Branham/Pearl, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 372 Yelp reviews. Head over to 925 Blossom Hill Road, Suite 1746 to see for yourself. The restaurant dishes up vegan cheesecake, burgers, pad Thai and pho.


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