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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

Millennium
580 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 345-3900
www.millenniumrestaurant.com

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!

Cha-Ya
762 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 252-7825
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All-vegan Japanese sushi house.

Must order: Cha-Ya Roll

Herbivore
2451 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 665-1675
www.herbivorerestaurant.com

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

Smart Alecs
2355 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 704-4000
www.smart-alecs.com

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!

Papalote Mexican Grill
3409 24th Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 970-8815
www.papalote-sf.com

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

Must order: vegan mole!

Gracias Madre
221 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 683-1346
www.gracias-madre.com

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

Must order: Quesadillas de Calabaza

Greens
Fort Mason, Building A
San Francisco, CA
(415) 771.6222
www.greensrestaurant.com

Nice vegetarian restaurant with an assortment of vegan options.

Must order: Mesquite Grilled Brochettes

Ike's Place
3489 16th Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 553‑6888
www.ilikeikesplace.com

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!

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