In search of a new favorite vegan spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top vegan spots around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
Winter is the top season of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Berkeley area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses get more customers. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Berkeley-area restaurants rose to $33 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 0% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Cinnaholic
Topping the list is a member of the Cinnaholic chain. Located at 2132 Oxford St. (between Allston Way and West Entrance) in Downtown Berkeley, the bakery and vegan spot, which offers desserts and more, is the most popular vegan restaurant in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,613 reviews on Yelp.
2. Cha-Ya
Next up is Cha-Ya, situated at 1686 Shattuck Ave. (between Lincoln and Virginia streets). With four stars out of 706 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Japanese and vegan spot has proved to be a local favorite.
3. Animal Place's Vegan Republic
Animal Place's Vegan Republic, located at 1624 University Ave. (between Jefferson Avenue and California Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the vegan and specialty food spot five stars out of 68 reviews.
4. Kaffa Ethiopian Cuisine
Kaffa Ethiopian Cuisine, an Ethiopian and vegan spot that offers tapas and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 158 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2987 Sacramento (between Ashby Avenue and Julia Street) to see for yourself.
5. The Flying Falafel
Over in Downtown Berkeley, check out The Flying Falafel - Berkeley, which has earned four stars out of 354 reviews on Yelp. You can find the vegan spot, which offers falafel and more, at 2114 Shattuck Ave.
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