
Mendocino Farms, a California-based chain, is focused on using local ingredients and is a popular spot for a quick lunch break. Other options include the Vegan Double Cheeseburger and Roasted Brussels Sprouts. A crowd favorite is the Butternut Squash Pizza, which comes with a house-made vegan almond ricotta, caramelized onion, roasted garlic, organic kale, dried cranberry, and sage. The menu at True Food Kitchen is rotating, so while some dishes may change, there will always be at least a handful of vegan options. This upscale restaurant with an emphasis on sustainability and healthy, seasonal ingredients has a ton of vegan options. There’s a dedicated vegan ramen on the menu at HiroNori, which comes with a sesame miso broth, noodles, broccolini, tofu, corn, bean sprouts, soy meat, baby kale, and chili oil. This famed ramen house makes its own noodles, ramen stock, and sauces. Other vegan options include the Beets & Avocado Bowl and a house-made Meatless Loaf. A crowd favorite on the $10 Everyday Menu is the Curry Tofu and Vegetable Braise, which comes with organic veggies and tofu in green curry, served over rice. Urban Plates is a quick-service cafe boasting rotating, seasonal flavors made in their scratch kitchen. Other vegan options include Brussels sprouts and butter lettuce cups filled with mango, tomato slaw, and lemongrass vinaigrette. You’ll have the option to add plant-based chicken for $4. The highlight is the Poblano Quinoa, which comes with corn, pepitas, tempeh, squash, red bell peppers, and chimichurri. Granville, a modern, upscale restaurant, offers several vegan options in the form of appetizers, lunch specials, side dishes, and dinner plates. Vegan side options at Mercado Pasadena include escabeche and chiles toreados. The tacos can be found on the dinner and brunch menus. The coliflor al pastor tacos come with cauliflower al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, and Mexican rice. This contemporary Mexican restaurant offers vegan tacos and several vegan side dishes.

Other vegan options include Cucumber Salad and Qinghai Clear Cold Noodle. The knife-cut noodles at Noodle St are vegan, so just be sure to choose that option when you’re ordering the Seasonal Veggie Noodles or Rice Noodle Soup.

This Chinese noodle house uses the traditional art of hand-pulling its noodles and has several vegan options marked clearly on the menu. The Blueberry Pancakes, Banana Walnut Pancakes, and Original Pancakes can also be requested to be made vegan, and the spot even has an entire selection of vegan milkshakes. The vegan breakfast menu includes a breakfast burrito, huevos rancheros, and the popular Cali Benedict-which comes with mixed greens, tempeh bacon, avocado, grilled tofu, and vegan hollandaise over an English muffin. Millie’s Cafe, a popular breakfast spot is one of the most vegan-friendly restaurants in town. Some favorite vegan dishes include the Onion Pakora (onion fritters served with house-made tomato chutney) and the Gobi Aloo (a traditional dish made with cauliflower and potatoes sauteed with spices, tomatoes, and green chili). Vegan options are marked clearly on the menu, and many appetizers and dishes can be made vegan upon request. All Indian CafeĪ family-owned restaurant, All Indian Cafe is a local favorite and is very vegan-friendly.

Here are 12 of the best restaurants with vegan options in Pasadena. Luckily, Pasadena is a very vegan-friendly town and there are plenty of spots to find a plant-based meal. While Pasadena has plenty of incredible vegan restaurants, sometimes you’re with a group of people that aren’t vegan and want to grab a meal together.
