9 places in San Diego, California with real evidence of vegan breakfast or brunch: a breakfast dish on the Google menu (labelled vegan at places that are not fully vegan), Google's "popular for breakfast" or "brunch reservations recommended", or a 100% vegan restaurant whose diners talk about brunch. Each card says which. See also all vegan restaurants in San Diego.
Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)
Diners mention: neatloaf (18), soups (13), carrot cake (11)
“Such a peaceful place with a calm, relaxing atmosphere. The vegan food was fresh, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Every dish was full of flavor, and the whole experience was wonderful. Highly recommend!” Google review by Ewelina d'arnot
Hours: Monday to Tuesday 11:30AM-8:30PM, Wednesday 11:30AM-3PM, Thursday to Saturday 11:30AM-8:30PM; closed Sunday
Menu, map and reviews →Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)
Diners mention: kale chips (46), quesadillas (41), mushroom stroganoff (23)
On the menu: Cookie Sandwich $8.00 · Conscious Cheesecake $11.00 · Mystical Mushroom Quesadilla $17.00
“I've had this on my "To Try" list for awhile. So glad I finally did! Everything was amazing. The food presentation and flavor profiles were out of this world. Cannot wait to come back and try other dishes! Yummy!” Google review by Jennifer Johnson
Hours: every day, 11AM-8PM
Menu, map and reviews →Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)
Diners mention: egg roll burger (36), jackfruit sandwich (29), skewers (24)
On the menu: Pom Pom Killer $17.00 · Violent Dove $15.00 · Sacred Lotus $14.00
Hours: Monday to Thursday 5PM-12AM, Saturday 10AM-1AM, Sunday 10AM-12AM; closed Friday
Menu, map and reviews →Diners mention: shakes (183), chicken sandwich (12), fish sandwich (9)
On the menu: OG Breakfast Burrito $16.19 · The Big Papa Breakfast Burrito $16.19 · 'Chicken' & Waffle Sandwich $16.86
Hours: every day, 8AM-10PM
Menu, map and reviews →Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)
Diners mention: mac and cheese (76), vegan pizza (37), lasagna (30)
Hours: Monday 11AM-3PM and 5-9PM, Wednesday to Thursday 11AM-3PM and 5-9PM, Friday 11AM-3PM and 5-8PM, Saturday to Sunday 11AM-3PM and 5-9PM; closed Tuesday
Menu, map and reviews →Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)
Diners mention: buffet (153), chutneys (42), weekend buffet (38)
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11AM-2:30PM and 5-10PM, Saturday to Sunday 10AM-2:30PM and 5-10PM; closed Monday
Menu, map and reviews →Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)
Diners mention: sweet potato tacos (8), surf and turf burrito (7), soy chorizo (7)
On the menu: Sweet Potato Tostada (Vegan) $13.95 · Sweet Potato Enchilada (Vegetarian Or Vegan) $9.45 · Sweet Potato Fries (Vegan) $10.95
Hours: every day, 11AM-9PM
Menu, map and reviews →Why it's here: Brunch reservations recommended (Google)
Diners mention: ancient grains bowl (33), fire pit (19), edamame dumplings (16)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM-9PM, Friday 11AM-10PM, Saturday 10AM-10PM, Sunday 10AM-9PM
Menu, map and reviews →Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)
Diners mention: sambar (196), masala dosa (141), idli (97)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM-9:30PM, Friday to Sunday 9AM-9:30PM
Menu, map and reviews →Hours and menus come from Google and can change; check before you go.
Jyoti-Bihanga ranks first here: 4.8 stars from 514 Google reviews. Places are ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a few perfect scores do not outrank a long record. Updated November 2026.
4 of the 9: Peace Pies Raw Food Cafe - Ocean Beach, KINDRED, Plant Power Fast Food, Donna Jean. The others serve vegan dishes alongside a regular menu, so check the labels or ask.
Prices for vegan breakfast dishes on these places' Google menus run $16.19 to $16.86, with a median of $16.19 (3 items). Prices change, so check the menu before you go.
Ratings, menus and hours come from Google and can change; check before you go.
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