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Vegan food truck now with a permanent spot at Classic Cars West, a classic car showroom and local arts space, since Mar 2016. It's a restaurant and beer garden serving "festive food" like doughnuts, burgers, tacos, and burritos. Note that its food truck continues to operating in and around San Francisco Bay area - check its webpage for updates. Confirmed closed with plans to reolcate, Feb 2019 - please send updates.


Venue map for Hella Vegan Eats
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32 Reviews

First Review by vegangrrrl

Meetmewithin

Points +220

Vegan
18 Oct 2020

Lively and delish!

We stopped by here on a trip to the Bay area. The food was pretty good but the space in general was such a cool vibe. I had such a hard time picking just one item. I would definitely come back for more.

Pros: Ambiance was amazing, So many good food options

JustinLandry

Points +18

Vegan
17 Dec 2018

Unsatisfactory

I was extremely excited to try Hella Vegan Eats. Their menu looked very appetizing and I was very hungry. I arrived an hour and fifteen minutes before closing, I ordered my food, after I dropped a five dollar bill in the tip jar and found a table to sit at. After waiting for an hour I was a bit concerned about where my food was or why it was taking so long. Around 3:05, five minutes after closing, a woman came to me asking if I was still waiting on food, I responded, “Yes”. She then walked away and sent the man I ordered from over to tell me that the kitchen was closed and that they were unsure of what happened to my ticket. The place was slow, they maybe had 4 other customers, I’m confused as to how my ticket came up missing. He then told me that they would not be able to make my food because the kitchen was closed. Mind you I had been there an hour & fifteen minutes and tipped them already. Very disappointed and still hungry.

Cons: Extremely long wait , Forgot my order , Bad customer service

badgirlsvegan

Points +2016

Vegan
12 Nov 2018

Insta-worthy atmosphere

The cars, the backgrounds and the food are all so pretty. Also, most importantly, it’s vegan and tastes good 🥳

BlueLovely

Points +82

Vegan
16 Oct 2018

Very cool place + great vegan food!

This place is light-hearted, fun, and the food is tasty! They even have a Biergarten where you can chill with friends, both two-legged and four-legged! ❤

Jeremiahdavis

Points +85

Vegan
25 Sep 2018

Good food sketch location

Food is really good and liked everything I had but there is a ton of construction going on and it’s really hard to park. I parked around the corner across from the Korean BBQ place and my car got broken into.

Pros: Cool people, Beer garden, Really good

Cons: No parking, Sketch location , Car got broken into

Nicholas.JK

Points +20

Vegan
07 Sep 2018

Friggin yum!

Happy people making really tasty, interesting and filling vegan food. Tight!

veganmamabear

Points +332

Vegan
23 Jul 2018

Lovely community vegan restaurant ❤️

Our family had a lovely lunch in the really beautiful outdoor space. The food is great — dirty vegan but with veggies! There is a warm and inviting community feel to the place, clearly a labor of love for its owners and workers.

aner1kind17

Points +1165

Vegetarian
14 Jul 2018

Depends on what you order

The chicken ranch burger is divine. The Asian burrito not so much. Very trendy and hip spot with limited seating.

Nybreed412

Points +66

Herbivore
28 Jun 2018

Hole in the Wall Vegan Place

Found this place as me and my Fiance were at first friday in oakland. Really cool spot that has very old school cars and theme. Very nice outdoor seating to eat and has Ping Ping to play as you wait for your food.

Pros: Everything is full vegan.

Cons: Could be alittle hard to find.

ChloeGross

Points +112

Vegan
16 Jun 2018

Very hip but the food is not so tasty.

Everything on the menu was unhealthy and unappealing. I don't mind eating fast food, but I don't like everything deep fried and drowning in mayo.

Rehdd

Points +257

Vegan
28 May 2018

Such a cool experience

Everything was delicious. Brussel sprouts were sooooo good. We had the ranch chicken sandwich and the bomb fries. Everything was great.

Pros: Alcohol , Ambiance , Delicious food

KhooHuiTheng

Points +299

Vegan
17 May 2018

Cool vibe and delicious food!

Warning: burritos are giant!! (and really tasty)

MelodyVeganJoy

Points +7309

Vegan
28 Apr 2018

tasty burgers and garlicky fries

A delightful greasy treat. Very flavorful

ImaMoo

Points +24

Vegan
14 Apr 2018

processed food, long wait, smells like gasoline, pricey

Went there recently for brunch. Waited in a long, long line while *one* person took orders, slowly. Waited a long, long time to receive the food. Other people were noticeably upset with the wait. The dining area smells like gasoline. The food arrived, with amazingly small portions. The french toast only had two small pieces of bread. All of the food options featured highly proceed vegan food, and very few vegetables - pretty odd for a vegan restaurant. To top it off, it's quite pricey.

Cons: lots of processed foods, few vegetables, eating area smells like gasoline, long line to order - only one person taking order

JeffPerlman

Points +22

Vegan
11 Feb 2018

chicken and waffles omg so good

Had to have the chicken and waffles. The sweet potato maple syrup..WOW...and very cool location, surrounded by classic cars and huge street murals. Definitely worth the trip over to Oakland!

@Kendraisoutside

Points +1027

Vegan
07 Feb 2018

thumbs up

I came here hoping for a donut but apparently that's not all the time. but they coffee cake was pretty yum

MatthewGoderre

Points +168

Vegan
29 Jan 2018

Amazing

Everything I’ve had here are fantastic. Their fake meats are better than most and their food is so decedent you’ll be full for hours. I highly recommend any of their quesadillas.

Pros: Delicious!, beer

Cons: Ling Wait for food sometimes

suited

Points +28

Vegan
10 Nov 2017

cool spot

I love coming here and admiring all the art. The food is delicious, and the outdoor eating spot gives off a good vibe.

AnnamaeAnderson

Points +20

Vegan
05 Nov 2017

CANT KEEP IT A SECRET

This place is Amazing. I ate some seriously DELICIOUS food here. I am newly vegan and I was looking for a place that was satisfying and creative with their food. Hella Vegan blew me away, these ladies are so creative with the food they prepared. The cauliflower sweet potato south taste just like Christmas on a cold winters day. THANK YOU. I Was full all day.

MichelleSF

Points +48

Vegan
10 Sep 2017

chocolate cake!!!!

Hands down best chocolate cake I've ever had! I wish I had a picture but there was no time. One bite turned me into a ravenous beast! Non-vegans would definitely agree this cake is amazing!

Pros: menu changes weekly, interesting flavor combinations

Cons: kitchen closed between 3-5pm, there isn't one in SF ☹️

bubs48

Points +143

Vegan
24 Aug 2017

awesome food!

As a new vegan I was hesitant to try the mac and cheeze. I have had some negative experiences w vegan cheeze before but the mac and cheeze topped w fried chicken was really tasty! Also, its a very cool space as others have mentioned. OK - it is not health food but worth checking out if you want filling vegan food. Or just to hang out and have a beer. I plan to take my non-vegan wife here soon.

Pros: Fun relaxed place, Tasty food, lots of local beers on tap

kenvegan

Points +12837

Vegan
22 May 2017

Costly for the portion size and salty

I loved the decor and indoor/ outdoor seating of this restaurant. I also love the fact that the restaurant shares space amd looks out to a warehouse of classic cars and art.

I did not love the food. I ordered a vegan chicken salad, and I felt the portion was really small for the price, and the vegan chicken was far too salty for my taste.

It tasted ok, but was overall disappointed with what I ordered.

Pros: excellent atmosphere

Cons: expensive and salty food

Mattleonard

Points +204

Vegan
06 Feb 2017

Great for brunch or happy hours

This is one of my favorite spots in Oakland - a last bastion of innovative comfort food that doesn't feel like the domain of fancy/tech bros. It's a holdout in the rapidly-changing Uptown area where the queers, freaks, geeks, weirdos, artists, musicians, activist, and low-baggers can all still be comfortable, even though you are oddly seated amongst million-dollar rare cars in the showroom.

They have added more indoor seating, but sitting outside on a nice day is where it's at. Great food (think things like Chick'n & Waffles, Tater-Tot Nachos, insanely good donuts, sandwiches etc), a few beers etc. Dog-friendly too.

stevierocket

Points +52

Vegan
29 Jan 2017

Great brunch spot

Went here for brunch. Brought the dog along and sat out in the beer garden, which was really nice! Delicious food too. The pesto BLT was really tasty, although the "bacon" was more like sausage in both texture and flavour. My friend had the burrito which wasn't quite as good as the sandwich, but still pretty awesome.

Pros: Good atmosphere

Cons: Menu was a little small

sportsoul

Points +130

Vegan
04 Nov 2016

great eats... great space...

H-V-E has been doin it for a while now on the truck in the city at analog... this is my first time hittin them at Classic Cars West which has hosted vegan food events in the past... I don't know how long the bar and kitchen have been there but its a great setup. bomb vegan eats like burgers and sandwiches... follow them on instagram to see posts of all thier inventive menu items including deserts... check out the classic and exotic cars while you wait for your order or eat among them... outdoor plaza with picnic benches too....

Pros: all vegan menu, fine beer selection

Cons: best to show on foot or bicycle or off peak hours.

Danithedonut

Points +25

Vegan
06 Aug 2016

I FEEL HAPPY TO BE ALIVE HERE

Hella Vegan Eats is just fabulous. In regard to the food, all I can say is sweet Jesus Christ! Vegan or not, you'll be super happy with your food and I guarantee you'll wanna come back for more. I've been twice and both times I've gotten the Mac n Cheeze which is just out of this world! Oh my god, it makes me so happy to be vegan!!! I have yet to try their donuts or cakes, but trust me, I plan to and am positive that they're awesome!

Hella Vegan Eats rents this car studio place that is super duper cool and truly plays the best music! My brother, whom is not vegan, went with me last night and as we sat down he tells me, "I thought this place would be weird, but it's really cool" and he also ate practically all of his Mac n Cheeze!! It was great! Anyways, DEFINITELY EAT HERE, IT'S THE BEST!

Pros: VEGAN DONUTS, best Mac n cheeze , nice ambience, cool cars + art

Cons: legit nothing

MizzB

Points +3727

Vegan
16 May 2016

Hella good food from Hella Vegan

Grateful Hella Vegan Eats has a restaurant space, & is able to keep food truck going; more opportunities to enjoy their delicious, innovative food. We were there for Saturday brunch, and even the non-vegans in our group enjoyed the gourmet donuts, crispy chicken and waffles, and a Champions of breakfast combo plate, featuring French toast, organic berries, a tasty tofu scramble, and broccoli rabe/Brussels sprout/sweet potato hash. Various beers, mimosas, wine on drink menu; it bills itself a beer garden so selection is good.
Location at Classic Cars West is convenient, with interesting artwork and a good vibe for good vegan eating. Order inside, peruse the classic cars, snag a table on the huge outside patio & await your order/table number being called at the outdoor pickup window when your food is ready. There are patio heaters for the cool evenings, and patio umbrellas to give some relief from the sun during weekend brunches. Handicap accessible, pet friendly, clean, indoor bathrooms.
The weekend brunches are new, yet done right so well worth the moderate prices.

Pros: 100% deliciously vegan, Restaurant & food truck, Knowledgable friendly people

Cons: Limited hours




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