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San Jose (20)
Vegetarian Restaurants: (15 Listings)
Jardin Del Parque
Calle 19, Ave 3, Casa 156 ~ PH: 22484979
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Organic, Western, Costa Rican--- Additional Info: A vegetarian food restaurant that uses local, organic and seasonal ingredients from its own garden. All dishes are made with natural ingredients and non-gmo. Added breakfast to its offering in fall of 2012. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.-- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
Comida para Sentir
125 Norte Iglesia, San Pedro (at Montes de Oca) ~ PH: 224-1163
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Juice bar, Costa Rican, Western--- Additional Info: Simple place offering food and smoothies, though limited vegan choices. A block and a half away from the Church, on Paseo de los Estudiantes, left side as you're walking away from the main street. Near UCR. Open Mon-Fri 10:30am-6pm.-- Rating: 2.5 HappyCow(s)
El Buho Vegetariano
Libreria Universitaria, 25 mt East of Soda la U (at /street of Bitter San Padro) ~ PH: 22246293
Moderate-- Ovo, Lacto, Organic, Western, International, Juice bar, Bakery, Take-out--- Additional Info: Located near the UCR. Has wi-fi. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm.-- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
Gokul Restaurant
San Pedro, Calle de la Amargura ~ PH: 506-8380-2042; 22805649
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian--- Additional Info: A small Hindu outdoor patio restaurant connected to the theater. Short menu with authentic Indian cuisine. Menu items are mix and match, and the plate of the day is filling. Previously named Cafe Giratablas. Reported to have moved to the University of Costa Rica area. Note: Located in San Pedro, Calle de la Amargura, across the train rails, in front of bar-rest Omar Khayyan. Next to COASA photocopies. If coming from Los Yoses (ruta de San Pedro), near the corner of 27th street (diagonal from KFC). Has outdoor seating. Open Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, closed Sun.-- Rating: 3.5 HappyCow(s)
Mantras Veggie Cafe and Tea House
200 metros norte del Centro Cultural Norteamericano San Pedro ~ PH: 2253-6715
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Caribbean, Costa Rican, Raw, Take-out, Delivery--- Additional Info: Local restaurant serving fusion cuisine and some raw food. Current location with is pet friendly area with ample parking; previously located on Farolita Rotonda, Barrio Escalante. Confirmed open Jan 2013. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-3pm, closed Sun.-- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
Pu Ti
Front of Pali Novacentro, Guadalupe ~ PH: 2224-8952
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Take-out, Taiwanese--- Additional Info: Taiwanese family-run, small vegetarian restaurant with vegan options. Soups, noodles, rice and many specialty dishes that are plant based such as eggplant with basil, bamboo and vegetable stir-fry and potato curry are also on the menu. Also sells mock pork and mock fish for home use. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 3 HappyCow(s)
Veggie House
Contiguo a Óptica Salas Boulevard Los Yoses (at Costado Sur-Oeste del Mall San Pedro) ~ PH: 2280-9949
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Lacto, Western, Bakery--- Additional Info: San Pedro vegetarian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, salads, soups, baked goods and desserts, coffee, and various beverages. Colorful food presentation. Cozy atmosphere. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Vishnu
Avenida 4 y Calle Primera ~ PH: 2233095
Inexpensive-- Ovo, Lacto, Western, Juice bar, Fast food, Take-out--- Additional Info: Sells plato del dia which includes soup, salad, veggies, an entree, and dessert for under $4 (£2). The menu also offers bean burgers and cheese sandwiches on whole-wheat bread. Previously named El Natural. Confirmed open June 2012. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Vishnu - Ave 1
Avenida 1, between Calles 1/3 ~ PH: 22566063, 2339976
Inexpensive-- Lacto, Western, Juice bar, Fast food--- Additional Info: A fast food chain with locations in food courts. Large space. Vegetarian menu includes veggieburgers, juices, sandwiches, soup, beans, and more. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sun 7am-9:30pm.-- Rating: 3 HappyCow(s)
Vishnu - Primera
Avenida Primera, Calle primera y 3 ~ PH: 2222549
Moderate-- Ovo, Lacto, Juice bar, Western, Fast food, Take-out--- Additional Info: Nice atmosphere and tapas. Limited vegan options. Previously named El Mundo. -- Rating: 2.5 HappyCow(s)
Cambalache
Ramp Calderon Guardia Hospital visits, 50 meters west ~ PH: 22218129
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Organic, Costa Rican, International--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Located in the "rainbow house" offers healthy organic foods from around the world merged with regional products. Vegans please inquire about options and inform HappyCow. Open Mon, Wed 11am-6pm, Tue, Thur-Fri 11am-9pm, closed Sat-Sun.-- Rating: Not rated yet
Latino Rock Cafe - maybe closed
Barrio California (at front of Bomba gas station) ~ PH: 22224719; 22214125
Moderate-- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Organic vegetables and grains, organic juices. Also live music, dance club, videos. Has wifi. NOTE: maybe closed/shut down, please verify and let HappyCow know. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Open M-F for lunch, W-Su for dinner.-- Rating: 3 HappyCow(s)
Shakti
Avenida 8 and C 13, Barrio La Soledad ~ PH: 2222-4475
Inexpensive-- Vegan-friendly, Juice bar, Costa Rican, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Macrobiotic restaurant open since 1987. Has vegan options. Daily lunch special is always vegetarian. Organic-focused. Fresh baked goods. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, closed Sun.-- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Soda Paseo de Las Turistas
Paseo Colon (at btwn Calle 32 and Calle 34) ~ PH:
Inexpensive-- Costa Rican, Fast food, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Traditional Costa Rican food plus fruit drinks. Meals have a meat and vegetarian option. Try the casado with soy ham as the "meat." Targets tourists. About a 20 minute walk from the pedestrian mall downtown. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Tin-Jo
Calle 11, Ave 6 y 8 (at near Ave Central Market in downtown) ~ PH: 506-221-7605
Moderate-- Vegan-Friendly, International, Non-veg--- Additional Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Menu has icons for fish, dairy, egg ingredients. Has vegan-friendly options. Try the vegetarian coconut soup with shiitake mushrooms, sprouts, and tofu. The vegetarian menu no longer contains fish sauce. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Health Food Stores, Vegan Shops, Vegan Bakeries, Vegetarian B&Bs, Veg Catering, Veg*n Organizations: (5 Listings)
Auto Mercado
Avenida 1 (at Correo - 300 meters north) ~ PH:
n/a
This is a regular supermarket chain that offers more vegan options at the San Jose Avenida 1 location than at other locations, including multiple brands of soymilk and nut milks and soy yogurt. Carries numerous BioLand products that are widely found at other stores, including cookies, snacks, flax, cereals, organic coffee, and the delicious, expensive, but vegan Britt brand chocolate treats, such as chocolate covered coffee beans, macadamia nuts, and passion fruit jelly. -- Rating: 4 HappyCow(s)
Super Kosher
El Fogoncito, Pavas ~ PH:
22202174
Sells a variety of vegan and vegetarian products not found in typical supermarkets. Many items with the [PARVE] symbol such as vegan chocolates, soy cheeses, meat replacers & egg-replacers. Has vegan mayonnaise and gluten free. Open Mon-Thur, Sun 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-4pm, closed Sat.-- Rating: 4.5 HappyCow(s)
Viandas
Avenida 3 Calle 19, Carmen ~ PH:
506-8849-5357
Small organic market with a coffee and tea bar, run by a dedicated and enthusiastic owner. Offers fresh organic produce, a small selection of specialty natural foods products, and organic basics such as rice and quinoa. Constantly bringing in new products, such as kombucha, hibiscus flowers, and cacao nibs. Offers delivery. Open Mon-Thur 11:00-19:00, Fri 11:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-13:00.-- Rating: Not rated yet
FCH Sweetness Pastry
Los Faroles, Curridabat ~ PH:
506-7013-7668
No storefront; call to arrange pickup or delivery. All vegan bakery goods. -- Rating: Not rated yet
Feria Verde de Aranjuez
300m North, 300m West of Santa Teresita Church (at inside Polideportivo of Barrio Aranjuez) ~ PH:
22805749
Outdoor market with vendors selling organic produce, fresh and processed foods, local art, breakfast and lunch, and more. Open Saturdays 7am-1pm.-- Rating: 5 HappyCow(s)
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