Craving vegetarian food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable vegetarian restaurants around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Tofoo Com Chay
Topping the list is Tofoo Com Chay. Located at 388 E. Santa Clara St. downtown San Jose, the vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese spot is the most popular budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,034 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Henry Y. wrote, "Vegans unite! OK, none of us are vegans, but the tofu drumsticks will convert me temporarily. Multiple noodle soups, all large and with many ingredients. You need to try them all."
2. Good Karma Artisan Ales & Café
Next up is downtown's Good Karma Artisan Ales & Café, situated at 37 S. First St. With four stars out of 1,097 reviews on Yelp, the pub, vegetarian and vegan spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Jason G. noted, "As a vegetarian (vegan when I can), I really appreciate Good Karma. Rotating microbrews and vegan food in a tiny little bar in downtown San Jose. Great beer selection aside, the food here is phenomenal."
3. Loving Hut Valley Fair
The Rose Garden's outpost of the well-known chain Loving Hut Valley Fair, located at 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 2459, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly vegan and vegetarian spot four stars out of 238 reviews.
We turned to Yelp for more about Loving Hut Valley Fair.
"All dishes at Loving Hut are prepared free of animal ingredients (no eggs, no honey, no dairy)," states its Yelp profile. "We also use organic, Non-GMO ingredients to help protect your health and our ecosystem."
4. Urban Tea Cafe
Over in East San Jose, check out Urban Tea Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 165 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the vegetarian spot, which offers coffee, tea and bubble tea, by heading over to 1310 Tully Road, Suite 108.
Yelper Giancarlo S. wrote, "Great place to study or work. They also have some snacks and even meals that you can enjoy, which they say are vegetarian and gluten-free. I usually get the Corn Cheetos or the fried wontons, which are both great."
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