Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Santa Cruz
2 places with vegan food: 1 fully vegan and 1 with vegan options. Top rated: Pretty Good Advice (4.8★, 87 reviews). Filter, sort and map below.
Top Vegan Picks in Santa Cruz
- Best rated Pretty Good Advice 4.8★
- Top fully-vegan Veg On The Edge - Santa Cruz 4.3★
Directory updated November 2026.
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We list 2 places with vegan food in Santa Cruz: 1 is 100% vegan and 1 serves vegan dishes alongside a regular menu. Ranked by Google rating and number of reviews, the top two are Pretty Good Advice (4.8 stars, 87 reviews) and Veg On The Edge - Santa Cruz (4.3 stars, 303 reviews). In their Google reviews, diners mention plantains (29 mentions), wraps (27) and cassava fries (18) most. Their Google menus list vegan dishes such as Tom's Bright Eyes Surprise at Pretty Good Advice ($12.00), Tofu Scramble Bagel at Veg On The Edge - Santa Cruz ($13.95) and Tofu Scramble Bowl (GF) at Veg On The Edge - Santa Cruz ($12.95).
For more choice, San Jose has 20 places with vegan food, about 24 miles away.
- 2 spots listed · 1 fully vegan
- Price: $$
- Top rated: Pretty Good Advice (4.8★)
How many vegan restaurants are in Santa Cruz?
Vegan Eats Map lists 2 vegan and vegetarian spots in Santa Cruz, California, 1 of them 100% vegan.
What is the best vegan restaurant in Santa Cruz?
Pretty Good Advice ranks first: 4.8 stars from 87 Google reviews. We rank by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a few perfect scores do not outrank a long record; next are Veg On The Edge - Santa Cruz (4.3 stars).
Are there fully vegan restaurants in Santa Cruz?
Yes: 1 of the 2 spots we list in Santa Cruz is 100% vegan. The other one serves vegan options alongside other dishes.
Where can I find vegan food in Santa Cruz?
Browse every vegan and vegetarian spot in Santa Cruz above, each with ratings, hours, menu highlights and directions. Filter by cuisine or price, or use “near me” to sort by distance.
Cities Near Santa Cruz
- Capitola (1 · 4 mi)
- Soquel (1 · 4 mi)
- Castroville (1 · 19 mi)
- Morgan Hill (1 · 23 mi)
- San Jose (20 · 24 mi)
- Pacific Grove (1 · 26 mi)
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