Chloe Coscarelli's Favorite Vegan Eats In San Francisco

The author of Chloe's Kitchen and creator of ChefChloe.com, Chloe Coscarelli made a mark in the culinary scene after winning the Food Network's reality show-competition Cupcake Wars, the first time a vegan chef took the top prize. In her new cookbook, Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (Simon and Schuster), Coscarelli offers up accessible, delicious vegan recipes (including her famous vegan cupcakes) that will surely win over omnivores, carnivores, vegetarians and vegans alike.

But if you need a break from the kitchen, you're in luck. Here, Coscarelli lists her favorite vegan eats and treats in the Bay Area. Check them out and share your own favorite spots for vegans.

Related: Chef Chloe's Recipes for Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter and Cinnamon-Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fancy fine-dining vegan experience. Perfect for a special occasion. I ate here with my family on my college graduation! Everything on the menu is incredible, flavorful, and mind-blowing!

Must order: Crusted Oyster Mushrooms -- it's like vegan calamari!

All-vegan Japanese sushi house.

Must order: Cha-Ya Roll

All-vegan breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. I ate here with my family when I visited for a UC Berkeley orientation, and my meal was so good it convinced me to attend Berkeley!

Must order: Grilled Seitan Shwarma

Long Life Vegi House
2129 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 845-6072
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The BEST vegan Chinese food that ever existed. All my non-vegan college friends were obsessed with it too. Plus, the lunch special is only $4.95 and includes an entrée, rice, soup, and spring roll!

Must order: Broccoli Vegi Chicken and Tan Tan Noodles

Casual, healthy, fast-food with great vegan options. Fries are a must!

Must order: Tofu and Avocado Sandwich with Garlic Fries

Cinnaholic
2132 Oxford Street
Berkeley, CA
(510) 647-8684
www.cinnaholic.com

All-vegan cinnamon roll bakery. Need I say more?

Must order: everything!

Casual burrito café that is famous for their addictive salsa and extensive vegan options.

Must order: vegan mole!

Creative, healthy, vegan Mexican food with housemade cashew cheese.

Must order: Quesadillas de Calabaza

Nice vegetarian restaurant with an assortment of vegan options.

Must order: Mesquite Grilled Brochettes

Famous sandwich shop with a line around the block! Tons of original vegan options.

Must order: Vegan Meatless Mike on Dutch Crunch bread -- my brother's favorite!