Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 12 California vegetarian spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Emeryville, Eureka, Long Beach and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. Kindred (San Diego)

Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.6★ (2,125 Google reviews)

Kindred earned its spot on the show for veg-forward cooking that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 2,125 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 6 — “Not-Your-Everyday, All Day” (November 11, 2022)
Address: 1503 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: +1 619-546-9653
Website: www.barkindred.com
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2. Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe (Emeryville)

Breakfast, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.4★ (1,925 Google reviews)

Known for a knockout breakfast, Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,925 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 8, Episode 4 — “Triple D Goes Tailgatin'” (January 25, 2010)
Address: 4081 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: +1 510-594-1221
Website: iamrudy.com
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3. Souley Vegan (Oakland)

Southern, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.5★ (1,916 Google reviews)

The Southern home cooking at Souley Vegan clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,916 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 24, Episode 11 — “Hot Meat and Cool Veg” (April 22, 2016)
Address: 101 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: +1 925-240-3607
Website: souleyvegan.com
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4. Tahini (San Diego)

Mediterranean, Vegan/Vegetarian · $ · 4.7★ (1,593 Google reviews)

Tahini is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mediterranean dishes, with a strong 4.7 stars from 1,593 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 3 — “Sausage, Shawarma and Scaloppini” (June 1, 2019)
Address: 9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite H, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: +1 858-779-3272
Website: order.tahinistreetfood.com/order/tahini-clairemontdiningOptiontakeout
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5. Sunflower Caffé (Sonoma)

Breakfast, Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.6★ (1,456 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a knockout breakfast, Sunflower Caffé keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,456 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 11 — “From Mozz to Matzo Balls” (March 28, 2011)
Address: 421 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: +1 707-996-6645
Website: sonomasunflower.com/pages/menu
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6. Black Market Liquor Bar (Studio City, Los Angeles)

Seafood, Italian, Vegan/Vegetarian, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (813 Google reviews)

Black Market Liquor Bar earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 813 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 38, Episode 3 — “Champion Chefs” (September 15, 2023)
Address: 11915 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Phone: +1 818-446-2533
Website: www.blackmarketliquorbar.com
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7. Senor Sisig Food Truck (San Francisco)

Chicken, Asian, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.5★ (755 Google reviews)

Known for fried chicken, Senor Sisig Food Truck still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 755 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 4 — “Cannoli, Fritters and Wings” (September 16, 2013)
Address: 990 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: +1 855-747-4455
Website: www.senorsisig.com
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8. Café Nooner (Eureka)

Breakfast, Mediterranean, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.4★ (749 Google reviews)

The a knockout breakfast at Café Nooner clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 749 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 19, Episode 5 — “Dynamite Duos” (March 7, 2014)
• Season 23, Episode 17 — “Extra Helpings” (November 27, 2015)
Address: 2910 E St, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: +1 707-407-3664
Website: www.cafenooner.com
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9. Savoy Café & Deli (Santa Barbara)

Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (689 Google reviews)

Savoy Café & Deli is one of the area’s go-to spots for over-stuffed sandwiches, with a strong 4.6 stars from 689 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 13 — “Outside the Box” (March 5, 2012)
Address: 24 W Figueroa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: +1 805-962-6611
Website: www.thesavoycafe.com
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10. Boneyard Bistro (Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles)

BBQ, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$$ · 4.4★ (674 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for low-and-slow barbecue, Boneyard Bistro keeps a 4.4-star rating across 674 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 42, Episode 5 — “Dirty, Crunchy, Sticky and Veggie” (September 19, 2025)
Address: 13539 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: +1 818-906-7427
Website: www.boneyardbistro.com
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11. Factory Gastrobar (Long Beach)

Pizza, Vegan/Vegetarian, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (502 Google reviews)

Factory Gastrobar earned its spot on the show for pizza that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 502 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 20, Episode 4 — “From Standards to Standouts” (September 26, 2014)
Address: 518 W Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: +1 562-270-3253
Website: www.lbbeer.com
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12. Bauer’s 66 1/2 (Modesto)

Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.4★ (204 Google reviews)

Known for veg-forward cooking, Bauer’s 66 1/2 still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 204 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 24, Episode 11 — “Hot Meat and Cool Veg” (April 22, 2016)
Address: 822 9th St, Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: +1 209-566-9574
Website: www.bauersbysazon.com
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