Restaurants

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Woodward / River Park Area

Batter Up Pancakes
Address: 8029 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 440-1221
Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-1:30pm, Sat-Sun 6am-2pm
Description: Batter Up is a fun and family-friendly local breakfast house that specializes in delicious and LARGE pancakes! They offer vegan pancakes, gluten-free vegan pancakes, and a vegan breakfast (complete with hashbrowns and veggies). They now also have vegan butter!

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza (2 locations)
Address: 185 Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 573-8750
Hours: Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Pizza chain offering build-your-own pizzas. Offers vegan classic, gluten-free, and high rise dough and Daiya cheese. Lots of veggie toppings to choose from including artichokes, arugula, banana peppers, basil, bell peppers, tomatoes, chopped garlic, jalapeños, mushrooms, olives, pineapple, red onions, red peppers, roasted garlic, sautéed onion, spinach, and seasonal veggies.

Du Chocolate Cafe & Bakery
Address: 1111 E Herndon Ave #107, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 577-4739
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-5pm
Description: Located inside the Atrium building. Try the Veggie Vegan Tortilla Wrap, Vegan Dark Chocolate, and The Vegan Du Chocolate Brownies (known for their decadent taste). Vegan cakes are available by request for any occasion and available in almost every flavor including Red Velvet and Chocolate Mousse. Also welcome special event party trays and custom requests. Vegan section of their menu coming soon. 

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Address: 7965 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 691-5300
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-Midnight, Sat-Sun 9am-Midnight
Description: Dog-friendly chain restaurant and bar. Vegan options include Sweet & Spicy Tofu, Spaghetti Squash + Beetballs (no cheese), Black Bean Jackfruit Tostada (no cheese or crema), Housemade Hummus, Togarashi Edamame Beans (steamed with sea salt), Mixed Greens Salad (no croutons with balsamic vinaigrette, Asian vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette, red wine vinaigrette, or spicy peanut dressing), French Fries, Umami Fries (without sauce), Cajun Fries (without ranch), Sweet Potato Tater Tots (without aioli sauce), Black Beans, Steamed White Rice, Brown Rice, Steamed Spinach, Pickled Cucumber Salad, and Seasonal Fruit.

Mélange
Address: 9525 N Sommerville Dr. #105, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 515-6729
Hours: closed Sun, Mon-Sat 11am-8pm
Description: Environmentally conscious restaurant and juice bar offering artisanal salads, protein bowls, sandwiches, wraps, and daily fresh pressed juices using. Try their vegan bowl or the vegetarian wrap (no cheese). 

Little Peking Restaurant
Address: 7975 N Cedar Ave Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 438-4202
Hours: Sun-Mon 11am-9pm, closed Tues, Wed-Sat 11am-9pm
Description: Chinese American restaurant with a separate green colored vegetarian menu. Many of the items on the vegetarian menu are vegan, but some contain egg, so please specify vegan to be sure. Offers a variety of vegan meats featuring tofu, seitan, and other vegetable meats. Some of the vegan dishes include Vegetarian Peking Chicken, Vegetarian Orange Chicken, Chow Fun, Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, and Spinach Tofu Soup.

Mod Pizza
Address: 7675 N Blackstone Ave #101, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 206-9311
Hours: Sun-Thu 10:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm
Description: Pizza chain offering build-your-own pizzas. Try a pizza on an original or gluten-friendly crust with Daiya cheese topped with your favorite herbs, veggies, and sauce (red, bbq, garlic rub, or extra virgin olive oil). Vegan salad dressings include balsamic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Clovis location coming soon.

Sweet Tomatoes
Address: 7114 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 435-5797
Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Buffet-style restaurant offering an excellent salad bar and a handful of vegan soups, breads, and entrees. All dishes are clearly labeled vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. to address dietary concerns.

Yard House
Address: 90 El Camino, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 261-2165
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-1:30am
Description: High-end American restaurant and sports bar located in River Park. Although there are many meals featuring Gardein vegan meats, many of these dishes contain dairy or eggs and must be modified to be made vegan.
— Vegan Appetizers and Snacks: Truffle Fries (without parmesan), Pico and Chips, Guacamole and Chips (no feta), Sweet Potato Fries (no maple bacon cream dip), Hummus, Baked or Crispy Pita Bread, Chilled or Hot & Spicy edamame, Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes (without malt vinegar aioli), Mixed Field Greens salad (no croutons), and Ancho BBQ and BBQ Gardein wings (sans ranch).
— Vegan Sides: Quinoa Cauliflower, Steamed or Stir Fried Veggies, Brown or Jasmine Rice, Garlic or French Fries, BBQ Baked Beans, Pinto Beans (no cheese), and Fresh Fruit.
— Vegan Entrees: Gardein Orange Chicken, Gardein Vegan Burger with Mixed Green Salad, Gardein Fried Chicken Strips (no ranch or maple dijon), Gardein BBQ Chicken Salad (no cheese or chipotle ranch), Gardein Chicken and Avocado Sandwich (no cheese or mayo), and a Red Quinoa Salad.

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Hoover / Fresno State Area

BluFin Sushi
Address: 7033 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 412-4919
Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sunday 4:30pm-9:40pm
Description: BluFin serves traditional Japanese cuisine but offers a separate vegetarian menu that can be made entirely vegan! They have vegan cheese, cream cheese, and spicy mayo. A few tasty options are the Veganlicious Roll, IVegan, and Mr. Potato. Plus they have other non-sushi options including Ramen and Udon.

Brown Bear’s Hot Dogs
Address: 7040 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 676-2174
Hours: closed Sun, Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Description: Mom-and-Pop drive-thru specializing in hot dogs. Anything on menu can be substituted with a vegan Italian soy dog. Chef Jen hand-makes each one and is happy to customize yours to be vegan.

CREAM
Address: 1760 E Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 (map)
Phone: (559) 400-6909
Hours: Sun 12pm-10pm, Mon-Thurs 1pm-10pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm
Description: Ice cream parlor from Berkeley that specializes in ice cream sandwiches. Offers two vegan soy flavors (blueberry and mint chocolate chip), vegan cookie options, and various vegan toppings, including vegan marshmallows.

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches (2 locations)
Address: 3071 E Campus Pointe Dr, Fresno, CA 93710 (map)
Phone: (559) 900-4873
Hours: Everyday 10:30am-10pm
Description: Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is a beloved sandwich shop originally from the Bay Area that has expanded throughout California. Each location has unique specialty sandwiches in addition to the standard menu. They have vegan meats, vegan sauces, and vegan breads. There are 7 options on the menu that can be veganized. Try the Meatless Mike, Green Goblin, Sneaky Kitty, Handsome Owl, or Hermione – just be sure to specify that you want it vegan. You can also try the Vegan RoadRunner at the Palmdon location or the What’s Poppin? at the Campus Pointe location.

Phoenician Garden Mediterranean Bar & Grill
Address: 1025 E Herndon Ave #106, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 261-2747
Hours: Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Mediterranean restaurant serving the typical vegetable dishes. Options include hummus, baba ghanoush, warak inab (aka yalanchi or dolma), fatoush salad, Mediterranean salad, tabbouleh, falafel sandwich, and a vegetarian platter.

Rocket Dog Gourmet Brats and Brew (2 locations)
Address: 88 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 (map)
Phone: (559) 283-8096
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Can substitute in a vegan soy dog for $1 extra for any of the sausages and the staff will even work to flavor match it to the one they’re replacing. Baguette is the only vegan bread option, as the others contain egg.

Sashimi Express (2 locations)
Address: 1085 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 389-0151
Hours: closed Sun, Mon-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Sushi restaurant with a few basic vegan options. Vegan options include Avocado rolls, Carrot rolls, Cucumber rolls, and Vegetarian rolls (avocado, carrots, and cucumber). Also offer a teriyaki bowl that you can order with fried tofu.

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos (2 locations)
Address: 3053 E Campus Pointe Dr, Fresno, CA 93710 (map)
Phone: (559) 322-1982
Hours: Sun-Thu 10:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm
Description: Casual fusion chain located in Campus Pointe. Choose from four delicious vegan fillings: Tofu (in a Polynesian marinade), Mushrooms (in a Polynesian marinade), Vegetarian (rice, black beans, lettuce, cabbage, cheese, and salsa), and Banzai Veggies (bell peppers, onions, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, and cabbage, sautéed in teriyaki sauce) and add to tacos, burritos, salads, or a sandwich. Other choices include the Veggie Bowl, Wafu Bowl, Kale Kai Salad (with oil and vinegar or salsa) and french fries. For all orders, be sure to request brown rice and no cheese. Both the black and white beans are vegan, but be aware that Wahoo’s green sauce contains egg mayonnaise.

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Bullard / West Fresno Area

Brahma Bull
Address: 3050 W Shaw Ave #108, Fresno, CA 93711 (map)
Phone: (559) 275-1100
Hours: Sun 12pm-8pm, Mon-Sat 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-9pm
Description: Specializes in both Northern and Southern Indian cuisine. Outstanding selection of vegan dishes, and more can be made upon request with advance notice. Lunch buffet available for $8.99 (includes salad, vadas or pulugulu, sambar soup, veg curry, channa masala, and several chutneys). All soups, most appetizers, and most dosas are vegan as well.

Chicago’s Pizza With A Twist (3 locations)
Address: 3050 W Shaw Ave #105, Fresno, CA 93711 (map)
Phone: (559) 277-3737
Hours: Everyday 11am-10pm
Description: Offers traditional and Asian inspired pizzas. Choose from deep dish, regular, or thin crust with Daiya cheese and your favorite veggies.

Chronic Tacos (2 locations)
Address: 6717 Riverside Dr #101, Fresno, CA 93722 (map)
Phone: (559) 276-5541
Hours: Sun 10:30am-8:30pm, Mon-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm
Description: A Southern California based chain that now offers beyond beef as a protein option! Can build your own tacos, burritos, and salads with Beyond Beef, fajita veggies, black beans, and white lime rice. The Spanish rice is not vegan.

Curry Pizza Company (2 locations)
Address: 3173 W Shaw Ave #103, Fresno, CA 93711 (map)
Phone: (559) 365-7000
Hours: Everyday 11am-10pm
Description: Family owned pizza restaurant with an Indian influence. Serves meat, but has a separate vegan menu that includes a wide variety of pizzas, wings, and appetizers, such as breadsticks and loaded curry waffle fries.

Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant
Address: 4712 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 (map)
Phone: (559) 222-2801
Hours: closed Sun-Mon, Tues-Sat 12pm-9pm
Description: Traditional Ethiopian cuisine with an excellent variety of vegan dishes. Consider trying the yellow split peas, brown lentils, mashed chickpeas, collard greens, and string beans. All vegetable entrees can be ordered individually or as part of a four-entree combination platter. All orders served on top of vegan injera bread.

Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant
Address: 4712 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 (map)
Phone: (559) 222-2801
Hours: closed Sun-Mon, Tues-Sat 12pm-9pm
Description: Traditional Ethiopian cuisine with an excellent variety of vegan dishes. Consider trying the yellow split peas, brown lentils, mashed chickpeas, collard greens, and string beans. All vegetable entrees can be ordered individually or as part of a four-entree combination platter. All orders served on top of vegan injera bread.

Happy Bunz (V)
Address: 5771 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 (map)
Phone: (559) 406-5115
Hours: Pickup 7:30am-9am; Delivery Window 9:30am-11:30am
Description: Specializes in vegan yeast donuts and Mexican food. Gluten free donuts are available. Also offers catering and donut deliveries to Fresno and Clovis.

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches (2 locations)
Address: 786 W. Palmdon Dr, Fresno, CA 93704 (map)
Phone: (559) 319-8174
Hours: Everyday 10am-7pm
Description: Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is a beloved sandwich shop originally from the Bay Area that has expanded throughout California. Each location has unique specialty sandwiches in addition to the standard menu. They have vegan meats, vegan sauces, and vegan breads. There are 7 options on the menu that can be veganized. Try the Meatless Mike, Green Goblin, Sneaky Kitty, Handsome Owl, or Hermione – just be sure to specify that you want it vegan. You can also try the Vegan RoadRunner at the Palmdon location or the What’s Poppin? at the Campus Pointe location.

India Sweets and Spices
Address: 3055 W Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 (map)
Phone: (559) 222-2700
Hours: Everyday 9:30am-9pm
Description: Great Indian Grocery with many hard to find items. This business also runs an inside Indian Fast Food counter where you can get delicious food ready-to-go!

Lahori Tikka
Address: 742 W Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 (map)
Phone: (559) 448-9393
Hours: closed Sun, Mon-Sat 2pm-9pm
Description: Serves Northern Indian cuisine with the usual vegetable options happily made vegan on request. Try the Veggie Samosas, Bhindi Masala (okra), Aloo Gobi (cauliflower and potatoes), Lahori Cholay (garbanzo beans), Daal Chana (lentil and chickpeas), Aloo Anda Curry, or Veggie Biryani.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Address: 7894 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 438-0814
Hours: Sun – Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Description: Popular Chinese restaurant chain featuring tasty vegan options in an upscale environment. Although nothing is labeled vegan, almost everything labeled vegetarian can be made vegan. Consider ordering Chang’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, edamame, Coconut Curry Vegetables, Stir-Fried Eggplant, Buddha’s Feast, Vegetarian Fried Rice (no egg), or Ma Po Tofu. If you’re hungry for noodles, ask your server if the chef can prepare a custom vegan rice noodle dish.

Tandoori Night
Address: 6751 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 (map)
Phone: (559) 438-7200
Hours: Everyday, 11am-9:30pm
Description: Traditional Northern Indian cuisine. The menu features numerous entrees that can be prepared with vegetable oil (instead of butter/ghee) upon request. Ask your server about the vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, tiki chana, chana poori, vegetable curry, mushroom mattar, bangan bhartha (eggplant), bhindi masala, channa masala (chickpea), alu gobhi (cauliflower and potato), mixed vegetable, and yellow dal (lentil).

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos (2 locations)
Address: 7835 N Palm Ave Fresno, CA 93711 (map)
Phone: (559) 449-8226
Hours: Everyday 10:30am-9pm
Description: Casual fusion chain located in Park Place. Choose from four delicious vegan fillings: Tofu (in a Polynesian marinade), Mushrooms (in a Polynesian marinade), Vegetarian (rice, black beans, lettuce, cabbage, cheese, and salsa), and Banzai Veggies (bell peppers, onions, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, and cabbage, sautéed in teriyaki sauce) and add to tacos, burritos, salads, or a sandwich. Other choices include the Veggie Bowl, Wafu Bowl, Kale Kai Salad (with oil and vinegar or salsa) and french fries. For all orders, be sure to request brown rice and no cheese. Both the black and white beans are vegan, but be aware that Wahoo’s green sauce contains egg mayonnaise.

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Fresno High / Tower Area

Bocca Taqueria
Address: 568 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 (map)
Phone: (559) 374-5100
Hours: closed Sun, Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Taqueria in Fresno’s Tower District. Offer soy chorizo and veggie tacos. Soy chorizo can be used as a substitute in almost any dish.

Casa de Tamales
Address: 609 E Olive Ave Ste C, Fresno, CA 93728 (map)
Phone: (559) 275-9300
Hours: Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 11am-5pm, Tues-Sat 11am-9pm
Description: Our resident tamale specialists. Casa de Tamales also operates a booth at the Vineyard Farmer’s Market (NW corner of Blackstone & Shaw in Fresno) every Saturday morning and at Enzo’s Table (Willow & Shepherd in Clovis) every Sunday morning. The regular menu includes three vegan tamales: Farmers Market, Spinach & Artichoke, and Portobello & Asparagus. The “Savory Sweet Corn” tamale can also be made vegan by asking for no cheese and cream. Tamales served on a limited basis include the Soyrizo con Papas and Pumpkin. You can try the Soyrizo con Papas tamale on Sunday mornings off their brunch menu. Rice and beans contain no animal products.

Frosted Cakery
Address: 1292 N Wishon, Fresno, CA 93728 (map)
Phone: (559) 917-8880
Hours: closed Sun-Mon, Tue-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Description: Mother-daughter owned bakery in the Tower District that specializes in cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Flavors offered in the store vary weekly, but there are always some vegan options available. Previous vegan options include Snickerdoodle, Cookies n Cream, and Strawberry Love.

The Loving Hut (V)
Address: 1495 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 (map)
Phone: (559) 237-4052
Hours: closed Sat and Sun, Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-8pm
Description: One of Fresno’s only 100% vegan restaurants. Features a variety of pan-Asian dishes all for around $7. (Note: this is no longer a cash only establishment! Visa is accepted.) Specialties include the Eastern Paradise (curried fried rice), Blissful (lemongrass, soy meat, steamed greens, and rice), Angelic Chow Fun (pan-fried noodles, tofu, soy meat, veggies, and onion), and The Dharma (curry claypot with potatoes, carrots, and soy meat).

Noodle Express
Address: 601 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 (map)
Phone: (559) 375-1418
Hours: Sun 10:30am-7pm, Mon-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm
Description: Restaurant in the Tower District serving Thai and Laotian food. Vegan options include spring rolls, rad prik tofu, papaya salad, cucumber salad, eggplant pad prik, and a variety of curries (green/red/yellow).

Quesadilla Gorilla
Address: 608 E Weldon Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 (map)
Phone: (559) 412-7468
Hours: Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Mexican restaurant from Visalia specializing in quesadillas. Can build-your-own quesadilla or order a pre-made option from the menu. Try the “Atomic Veggie” with vegan cheese or try a build-your-own vegan cheese quesadilla with soyrizo, veggies, black beans, or Spanish rice. Also offer a different “Dilla of the Day” which is sometimes vegan. Have a food truck, but vegan options on the truck are limited.

Standard Sweets and Spices
Address: 1819 E Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 (map)
Phone: (559) 241-0645
Hours: closed Mon, Tues-Sun 10am-8pm
Description:

Strummer’s
Address: 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 (map)
Phone: (559) 485-5356
Hours: closed Mon, Tue-Sun 5pm-12am (Bar open until 2am)
Description: Concert venue, restaurant and bar in Tower named after Joe Strummer from The Clash. Serves meat, but offers a vegan menu with several vegan comfort food options, such as soy chicken taquitos, versions of the Impossible burger, a Southern BLT, and an Italian sandwich.

Tower Blendz
Address: 802 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 (map)
Phone: (559) 633-9895
Hours: Everyday 10am-7pm
Description: Offers locally sourced acai bowls, smoothies, wellness shots, toasts, and salads – just watch for honey. Also sells vegan spring rolls, vegan cheesecake, and vegan cookies.

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Downtown / Central Fresno Area

Cookies N Things
Address: 1239 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721 (map)
Phone: (559) 515-6563
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Description:  Bakery with a grab-and-go pantry area with items to take home as well as a counter for ordering baked goods. Try the Southwestern Vegan Wrap, Vegan Oatmeal Cookies and vegan gluten-free granola in the More vegan options coming soon.

Kogetsu-Do Confectionery
Address: 920 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 (map)
Phone: (559) 237-2670
Hours: Sun-Tues 8am-4pm, closed Wed-Thurs, Fri-Sat 8am-4pm
Description: Family-run Japanese sweet shop specializing in fresh mochi made daily on site. Operating in Downtown Fresno for over 100 years. Fresh fruit mochi flavors are seasonal, but include blueberry, strawberry, and traditional red (adzuki) bean. They also offer peach, mango, and raspberry sorbet. Ask the owner for more details. On a hot day, consider trying some of their refreshing shaved ice. Note: This establishment is cash only.

Libelula
Address: 1154 Broadway St, Fresno, CA 93721 (map)
Phone: (559) 570-8180
Hours: closed Sun, Mon-Sat 9am-3pm
Description: Libelula, also known as Lula’s at The Crest, is a farm-to-table restaurant located downtown next door to The Crest Theatre. Has specials during Art Hop and labels what can be made vegan on the menu. Some of the vegan options include vegan eel made from shiitake mushrooms, cauliflower tacos, and deep fried brussel sprouts. Occasionally offers vegan versions of their Big A$$ Cinnamon Rolls.

Mediterranean Grill & Cafe
Address: 1031 U St, Fresno, CA 93721 (map)
Phone: (559) 441-7050
Hours: closed Sat and Sun, Mon-Fri 10:30am-2:30pm
Description: Typical Mediterranean cuisine featuring the usual vegetable dishes: hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel (as a side or sandwich), dolma, fattoush salad, tabbouleh, garden salad, french fries, and a vegetarian plate. (Note: this establishment is only open for lunch.)

Mediterranean Gus Kabobs
Address: 855 M St #180, Fresno, CA 93721 (map)
Phone: (559) 353-2119
Hours: closed Sat-Sun, Mon-Fri 10am-8pm,
Description: Mediterranean cuisine near the court house. Try the veggie plate (made vegan without baba ganouj – they will gladly replace with extra hummus instead) tobouli, fatoush salad, stuffed grape leaves, and falafel sandwich.

Raw Fresno (V)
Address: 2405 Capitol St #103, Fresno, CA 93721 (map)
Phone: (559) 250-5292
Hours: closed Sun, Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Description: Provides prepackaged, organic, locally grown gourmet plant based meals, appetizers, entrees, desserts, fresh juice and smoothies using sustainable practices and honoring our constant connection to the earth. They also have a secret menu that includes Beyond Meat Wraps, No Pigs in a Blanket, Street Tacos with cassava flour tortillas, Mondo Wraps with Pad Thai and a Carrot Miso spread, CBD coffee, and other CBD infused food items of your choice.

Rio Acai Bowls
Address: 1915 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721 (map)
Phone: (559) 412-7725
Hours: Mon-Thu 7am-7pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Description:

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Roosevelt / Sunnyside Area

Chicago’s Pizza With A Twist (3 locations)
Address: 5560 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93727 (map)
Phone: (559) 900-5800
Hours: Everyday 11am-10pm
Description: Offers traditional and Asian inspired pizzas. Choose from deep dish, regular, or thin crust with Daiya cheese and your favorite veggies.

Fatburger & Buffalo’s Express
Address: 570 S. Clovis Ave, Suite 101A, Fresno, CA 93727 (map)
Phone: (559) 228-9922
Hours: Everyday 10:30am-10pm
Description: This chain restaurant offers Craig’s vegan shakes (without whipped cream) and an Impossible burger with vegan cheese (ordered without mayo to make vegan). Note the meatless chicken “Vings” contain egg and milk.

Zamora Taqueria
Address: 619 E Divisadero St, Fresno, CA 93721 (map)
Phone: (559) 266-2235
Hours: Everyday 9am-7:30pm
Description: Salvadorean and Mexican dishes served in a casual setting. Try the zucchini and loroco pupusas (without cheese) either a la carte or as part of the “Tipicos Salvadoreños” platter #1. The platter comes with two pupusas, fried plantain, pickled cabbage, and refried beans (specify no sour creme). A vegan burrito can also be made on request, but be aware that Zamora’s rice is made with chicken broth.

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Clovis Area

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza (2 locations)
Address: 1840 Herndon Blvd, Clovis, CA 93611 (map)
Phone: (559) 242-2374
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Pizza chain offering build-your-own pizzas. Offers vegan classic, gluten-free, and high rise dough and Daiya cheese. Top with your favorite herbs and veggies.

Chicago’s Pizza With A Twist (3 locations)
Address: 497 N Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93611 (map)
Phone: (559) 921-0000
Hours: Everyday 11am-10pm
Description: A mix of pizza and Indian food. Serves meat, but has many up-to-date vegan options including vegan dough (deep dish, regular, and thin) and vegan Daiya cheese. Only their red sauce is vegan.

China Chef
Address: 1187 N Willow Ave #101, Clovis, CA 93611 (map)
Phone: (559) 299-7175
Hours: closed Mon, Tue-Sun 11am-9:30pm
Description: Family-owned Chinese food restaurant in Clovis. Serves meat, but staff is very good at making sure an item is vegan when requested. Most items under the vegetarian section can be made vegan. Some offerings that can be made vegan include Chicken Chow Mein, Chicken Fried Rice, Broccoli Beef, and Tofu Vegetable Soup.

Chronic Tacos (2 locations)
Address: 785 W Herndon Ave #500, Clovis, CA 93612 (map)
Phone: (559) 575-8290
Hours: Sun 10:30am-8:30pm, Mon-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm
Description: A Southern California based chain that now offers beyond beef as a protein option! Can build your own tacos, burritos, and salads with Beyond Beef, fajita veggies, black beans, and white lime rice. The Spanish rice is not vegan.

The Craft House
Address: 760 Pollasky Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 (map)
Phone: (559) 472-3398
Hours: closed Sun-Mon, Tue-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm
Description: American restaurant in Old Town Clovis (formerly The Gastro Grill Restaurant). Offer Vegan Tacos, a Vegan Burger, and Vegan Pasta. They also have Jack Fruit Sliders, just ask for them without honey to make it vegan.

Curry Pizza Company #2 (2 locations)
Address: 2930 E Nees Ave #103, Fresno, CA 93720 (map)
Phone: (559) 206-7000
Hours: Everyday 10:30am-10pm
Description: Family owned pizza restaurant with an Indian influence. Serves meat, but has a separate vegan menu that includes an awesome variety of pizzas, wings, and appetizers, such as breadsticks and loaded curry waffle fries.

Panaderia Cafe Oaxaca
Address: 1160 Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612 (map)
Phone: (559) 323-7991
Hours: Everyday 7am-7:30pm
Description: Family-owned Mexican panaderia (bakery) with an entire section dedicated to vegan goodies. Selection varies day to day, but some of the items you can find are bolillos, conchas, donuts, brownies, flan, tiramisu, and tres leches. Call ahead or check Instagram to see what they have available. You can also customize an entire vegan cake if you order in advance.

Rocket Dog Gourmet Brats and Brew (2 locations)
Address: 1365 N Willow Ave, Clovis, CA 93619 (map)
Phone: (559) 321-8754
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Description: Can substitute in a vegan soy dog for $1 extra for any of the sausages and the staff will even work to flavor match it to the one they’re replacing. Baguette is the only vegan bread option, as the others contain egg.

Sashimi Express (2 locations)
Address: 1057 N Willow Ave #105, Clovis, CA 93612 (map)
Phone: (559) 325-3265
Hours: Sun 11am-8pm, Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
Description: Sushi restaurant with a few basic vegan options. Vegan options include Avocado rolls, Carrot rolls, Cucumber rolls, and Vegetarian rolls (avocado, carrots, and cucumber). Also offer a teriyaki bowl that you can order with fried tofu.

Slice of India
Address: 1345 N Willow Ave #110, Clovis, CA 93619 (map)
Phone: (559) 325-6155
Hours: closed Sun, Mon-Sat 11:30am-3pm & 4:30pm-9pm
Description: Punjabi Indian restaurant and buffet. The $10 all you can eat buffet is during lunch from 11:30-3pm. Serves meat but has vegan choices clearly labeled on the menu. Some of the vegan items are Samosas, Pakoras, Dal (Lentil) Soup, Aloo Gobi, Chana Masala, Gobi Paratha, and Kheer.

Thai Country Restaurant
Address: 151 W Bullard Ave #103, Clovis, CA 93612 (map)
Phone: (559) 298-6697
Hours: closed Sun-Mon, Tues-Sat 11am-3pm
Description: Thai cuisine with some Chinese offerings. Servers fully understand requests for meals “without animal products”. Dishes that can be vegan on request include: fried tofu, cucumber salad, pad thai, lard-na, pad see-ew, pad kee mao, Thai Country fried rice, several types of curry, Kung-Pao, The Basil, Stir Fried Ginger, pad prik khing, pad phed, pad prik, garlic and pepper, Cashew Nut, and Vegetable Deluxe. Note: This establishment is only open for lunch.

Tin Tin Restaurant
Address: 2794 Willow Ave #107, Clovis, CA 93612 (map)
Phone: (559) 294-8521
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm, Sun 3:30pm-9pm
Description: Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu. Many items on the vegetarian menu are vegan or can be made vegan, such as the chow mein, egg rolls, and many soups. Have staff clarify.

Which Wich
Address: 1220 Shaw Ave #105, Clovis, CA 93612 (map)
Phone: (559) 424-0098
Hours: Everyday 10:30am-9pm
Description: Sandwich franchise from Dallas located near Sierra Vista Mall. When you walk in grab a paper bag and choose what you want on your sandwich from the menu on the wall. Try “The Avocado” or “Black Bean Patty” sandwiches topped with your favorite veggies and sauces like BBQ or hummus on a white baguette, in a lettuce wrap, or a salad.