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Vegan
American
Fast food
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Breakfast
Vegan deli and shop offering breakfast and pastries, coffee, sandwiches, and groceries. Dinner served Fri-Sun starting Aug 2021. Uses plant-based replacements. Offers hosting of pop-up events. This branch est. 2019. Reported closed January 2023.
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1323 Polk St, San Francisco, California, USA, 94109
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 29 Jan 2023 by EricBlohm
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Added by punknpie on 16 Apr 2019
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41 Reviews
First Review by davecollide
MaxTürck
Points +45
Served with a smile and charm - Edit
Quick and easy ordering, homely feel and very friendly staff. Fully vegan
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Speedy food, Sit in & take out
Cons: The sodas were all diet, no full sugar offerings
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ArianaRoach
Points +539
Sweetest customer service, okay food - Edit
The staff were so nice! The food was pretty mediocre. My partner ordered a chicken sandwich which was not too bad, but my caprese sandwich was just really not great. It definitely has a “home cooked” feel to it, but I think they could work on their menu a little to make everything a bit tastier. I’m glad I went once to try it, but I don’t think I’d go back
Read morePros: Fully vegan!
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SarahS88
Points +2958
Really cute place - Edit
This and the nearby Nourish Cafe are nice options in the area! We tried the chicken sandwich and the meatball sandwich! Loved the coleslaw and the Mac salad. Bread tasted homemade!
Read moreAlso don’t leave without trying the baklava
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-27
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arnubium
Points +45
Great Spot - Edit
Food was good quick service friendly staff. I had the fish sandwich wrapped in lettuce it was great and the others in my group enjoyed their meals.
Read morePros: Plenty to select from , Cost was fair , Food was very tasty
Cons: Close to early
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RalucaElenaCeauşu
Points +539
Delicious sandwiches! - Edit
I just had the crab sandwich and I was amazing! Will go back to try the other goodies too, everything sounds really, really good.
Read moreI also tried the chocolate cake but it seemed too dry for my taste. Need to try the cheesecake next. Highly recommend it!
Pros: Fully vegan , Lots of options , Affordable prices
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JonathanJackson
Points +16
INCR-EDIBLE😍 - Edit
Really amazing food, fantastic breakfast options which are hard to come by as a vegan. Can't recommend enough!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Great location, just off the cable car, Top tier food!
Cons: None
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debauchero
Points +497
Tasty Chicken Sandwich - Edit
I had a nice lunch here. Would like to try more options.
Read morePros: Good vegan chicken , Reasonably priced, considering inflation
Cons: Coleslaw a little bland , Could expand drink selection
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ADWAIT.
Points +46
A miss - Edit
A cute place with great all vegan options, but the flavor was underwhelming.
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Bavaricali
Points +154
Underwhelming - Edit
It’s alright, I was expecting a more unique flavor profile and creative menu, I guess. I thought they are having a house made patty - but nope, it has the Impossible patty. Not a fan.
Read moreFriendly service. Otherwise, very basic. I had too many better vegan burgers, lol.
Seems like a knock off of Butchers Son.
They also need to add an option for sit-down cutlery and plates.
Pros: Vegan, Some outdoor seating along the sidewalk , Nice design
Cons: Impossible burger patty, not a housemade one , Wasteful packaging, no sit-down option, SF prices (not their fault)
theNumberOfTheBeast
Sad and ionic that the vegan businesses on your list are now closed. Yet you found it not just appropriate but irresistible to criticize vegans who do choose to support vegan businesses exclusively. Vegans should only patronize vegan businesses and use every opportunity to bring people who otherwise would never enter them rather than the other way around. If vegans don't support them, nobody will. It might be harder than you think to keep a vegan restaurant open when vegans are spending money at murder kitchens and think that's just fine. It's not.
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TraciMoralez
Points +38
Keep looking, not worth the stop - Edit
Needs more culinary creativity. Bigger portions. Make crispy food. Lacks veggies.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-25
Pros: All vegan, Coleslaw was 2 tasty bites., Convenient and fast. Service was mediocre
Cons: Very over priced package, soggy and very basic. , Serving is extremely small. Macaroni was gross., Jerky was worst I've ever had. Closed too early.
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misabella
Points +3405
Simple and Easy - Edit
Between ready-made salads and speedy service for sandwiches, it certainly is an easy stop for a quick bite. The food was good, and the place was clean and nice, but nothing terribly exciting, and I doubt I'll be going out of my way to stop by again. Still, I would recommend it if you're in the area and need something quick and simple!
Read moreThe baklava was the highlight. A little different than the traditional with some cinnamon, but very nice.
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-03
Pros: vegan, easy
Cons: a little pricey for what it is
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·X·
Points +28381
Vegan Picnic - Edit
Nice to have a vegan restaurant addition to Polk Gulch. I ordered the vegan steak tips sandwich and my bf ordered the crispy chicken sandwich. Interestingly enough, I really did not like the steak tips sandwich and my bf did not like the crispy chicken sandwich, so we switched. The sandwiches come with what seems like a lot of bread, but it's very airy and squishes down to normal. The flavor of the vegan chicken sandwich was good, but seemed like something I could make on my own...and the chicken wasn't really crispy. The pasta mac that came with the sandwich was very small, they should consider making this a larger portion or eliminating it altogether, as it seems cheap to have such a small side. Overall, the cost versus value was off to me. I'll give this place another shot, but I'm not running back any time soon.
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Arjade
Points +22
Don t understand - Edit
This was expensive for the size and taste
Read more9.75 dollars for juste lettuce and soy protein is way too expensive
Pros: All vegan which is good
Cons: Expensive for the size, The chickn salad so overratted. Small and pricy
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ARGuerin
Points +28
Lovely, affordable place! - Edit
Pastries, desserts, comfort food, coffee, jerky, a little bit of everything. Will be returning soon!
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Gopala108
Points +5766
Solid veggie burger - Edit
I went recently to Vegan Picnic with friends for lunch. The Union St branch that I had been to previously is temporarily closed yet this branch at Polk St was open. We all decided to go with the VG burger that comes with a baked patty on a sesame bun with housemate special sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. We all decided to add avocado.
Read moreWe also went with a side of macaroni salad that is house made deli style with vegan bacon bits. For desert we got vegan baklava.
They also have a nice array of food to take home including homemade granola in mason jars, chickpea penne pasta, and homemade vegan jerky.
All in all the food here was quite alright. Solid veggie burger. Nice macaroni salad that was a tad bit salty. The vegan baklava was especially nice.
The staff working here was quite friendly and helpful as appreciated their recommendations. One staff even let us each try a vegan meatball that was quite alright. Perhaps next visit will try a vegan meatball sub.
I will be back.
Pros: solid veggie burger, friendly staff
Cons: would like to see more variety in the menu
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YourVeganBestie
Points +89
Relatively ok - Edit
I got the avocado smash and it was about a half an avocado in a white hamburger bun I mean that’s it wasn’t amazing or that flavorful I asked for salt, took of the top bun, and put coleslaw on top made it slightly better. Love that it’s fully plant based tho!!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Fast, 100% plant based
Cons: Not that flavorful kinda bland
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VivaVegan!
Points +57
Good in a pinch - Edit
Pretty good……macaroni salad was awesome !
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Staff very friendly , Clean
Cons: I have tasted better chicken patties
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PollyP
Points +40
Friendly staff - Edit
Yummy goodness meatball sub was delicious
Read morePros: Good brownie , Liked the staff, I will go again
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MargaritaJCampos
Points +16
Perfectly Tasty Little Picnic - Edit
I am so glad I tried this joint out! Hit the spot!! Great friendly service too!
Read morePros: Quick, easy and a staple variety , Flavorful, satisfying vegan options, Excellent Customer Service/ Friendly Staff
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Aniseed
Points +5323
Cute, Quick, Wholesome - Edit
Delicious vegan fare. It was very convenient while staying at a hotel in SF. Great for a quick yet wholesome meal, breakfast if you're in the neighbourhood and of course picnics. Currently open from 11am-3pm. Go early so you have the best choices. We went twice and they were out of the vegan ham and cheese croissant, which is what we wanted to try most! However we were very happy with the VP Sausage Breakfast Sandwich, PB&J and Vegan Baklava. Good quality and tasty! They've got a good menu and some vegan retail items too. Hope we can come back and try the vegan ham and cheese before we leave SF!
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SRocha
Points +98
Hidden Gem - Edit
Yea the hype is real. The actual restaurant itself is a tiny hole in the wall. Everything on the menu is vegan. I had their Fish sandwich which was absolutely delicious. The texture was awesome and the sauce just put it over the top. It was like the best comfort food ever. This sandwich would be perfect to eat while laying in bed watching a movie or something. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Quite possibly the best vegan fish sandwich ever, Flavorful
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taiwanesetexan
Points +13890
Small portions - Edit
I wasn’t expecting a meatball sandwich or its side of macaroni salad to be so small for what I paid. The meatballs were hearty, but I started feeling tired of its rubbery texture after 1.5 meatballs. The melty cheese was not bad but had an odd aftertaste I couldn’t quite place. Not sure I’ll be returning at this rate.
Read morePros: all vegan
Cons: not a good value
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MaryShane-Valerio
Points +16
Fantastic food - Edit
Fulfilling, mouth-watering and plant-based food. Delicious avocado burger, probably the best I've ever tried in my life. Great customer service and very good prices.
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770veg
Points +3980
Cute spot - Edit
Cute spot with tons of selections: everything from sandwiches to pastries/doughnuts to pre packaged vegan goodies for take away. The atmosphere is charming and well decorated.
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kecors01
Points +120
Omg! Go here! Now! - Edit
I'm here for a conference so I just ordered a while bunch of grubhub from Vegan Picnic to last me the next few days. First of all the were so kind to package things in a way so they last a couple days (e.g., sauce on the side, etc). But even more important is how amazing the food is! So far I have had the burger, mac salad, and chocolate cake. All have been incredible! I also ordered a salami sandwich, egg salad sandwich, coleslaw, cheesecake, and pop tarts. If over the next couple days I'm less impressed by any of those I will update my review, but if no updates you can trust that it was all just as good as today's food!
Read morePros: Vegan challah!!
Cons: None!
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ToddACollins
Points +284
The Best Vegan Ham and Cheese Croissant in the world - Edit
And many, many more vegan delights! This is a must stop if your in San Francisco.
Read morePros: Everything is Vegan and delicious! , Everything is Vegan and delicious! , Everything is Vegan and delicious!
Cons: Parking.
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malaury10
Points +624
Nothing special - Edit
I went there with high expectations after having read the reviews and had the burger. Honestly, it was not super tasty, and expensive for what you get. Everything’s pre-cooked and packaged in plastics or paper. It’s not worth it!
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