Wine
You can visit several tasting rooms on the Sonoma Plaza that have vegan wine options. Cheers!
Your guide to spending the day in the Sonoma Plaza
(and beyond) with vegan options all along the way!
Yes, vegan options do exist in Sonoma Valley. Some may be a bit harder to find, but we have you covered. Living in Sonoma Valley for over 10 years, and for the past two and a half years as a vegan has helped make this personal. We have compiled our favorites into a list for you here so you don't have to worry about a thing- just head out and enjoy that perfect glass of vegan-friendly wine. Of course, we highly recommend taking our Farm Sanctuary and Vegan Wine Tour to round out your perfect weekend.
We are also proud to be a part of a growing vegan community with Wine Country 2.0.
Wine Country 2.0 is all about unleashing the ‘New World’ spirit of California’s pioneering wine region to meet the demands of the changing climate and the changing tastes and expectations of today’s conscious visitors and guests.
Wine Country knows only too well the impact of climate change. This convivial, climate-forward collaboration celebrates the diverse, local tastemakers and change-makers who are leading the way in creating a more sustainable and compassionate wine country experience. For more information and to learn more about the other local businesses that are apart of this movement, please click here.
Vegan Winery options on the Sonoma Plaza starting at the North Side of the Plaza:
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Roche Winery (Outside food ok)
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Bump Cellars- (Currently closed due to Covid-19 but you can still order wine for pick-up)
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Sosie Wines (In Vine Alley)
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Pangloss Cellars- (All red wines are vegan and you can order a vegan option in place of the cheese tray)
Vegan Food Options:
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The Girl & The Fig- Ask for the vegan menu
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El Dorado Kitchen- Vegan option on the menu, also can adjust anything not vegan on the menu
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El Dorado Cantina- Delicious Avocado Tacos
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Sweet Scoops Ice Cream - Always has two vegan flavors & sorbet
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Wine Country Chocolates- Anything with 61% chocolate is vegan, coconut & peanut butter truffle
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Mary’s Pizza Shack- Breadsticks are vegan, pizza with no cheese and salad with all dairy and meat removed with Mary's dressing
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Maya Restaurant- Panucho can be made vegan (just ask for no cheese, sour cream, or meat), chips and guacamole, and don't miss a margarita
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Delhi Belly- Several vegan options on the menu
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Sunflower Caffe- Avocado Toast with no egg, lattes, and smoothies
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Basque Boulangerie Cafe- Great roasted vegetable or hummus sandwich
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Taste of the Himalayas - Vegan dishes on the menu (located in the alley next to Murphy's Irish Pub)
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Figone's Olive Oil- Amazing lemon olive oil and balsamic kinds of vinegar
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La Casa- Portobello Relleno can be made vegan, order no cheese. Also, rice & beans are vegan
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Depot Hotel- Vegan pizza and salad options (slightly off the plaza on First Street West, across from Depot Park)
Wineries and Restaurants off the Sonoma Plaza with vegan options:
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Yeti Restaurant in Jack London Village
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Glen Ellen Star- Vegan options, just ask
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Mayo Family Winery - Call ahead to reserve vegan tasting, 7 courses all paired with wine. $60. Plan on about 2 hours
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Picazo Kitchen & Bar - Vegetarian kaboom is vegan
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El Molino Central - Order Swiss chard enchiladas with no cheese. Chips & guacamole are amazing! (Beans are not vegan).
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Hanson of Sonoma Distillery- Organic vodka tasting
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Gloria Ferrer (Order the Miyokos vegan cheese plate to go with your tasting)
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Bouchaine Vineyards (all vegan)- Currently not open, virtual tastings and wine pick up are available.
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Domaine Carneros- Sparkling wine flights and a vegan cheese plate is available.
Other Fun Outdoor Options:
Charlie's Acres Farm Sanctuary-Tours offered on Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 am. Click here to reserve.
Hiking at Jack London State Park- Free docent-led tours on Saturday & Sundays at 11:00 & 1:00 (no tours currently due to COVID but the park is open for hiking. There is also an app you can download that takes you on a self-guided tour.
Stop by for a stroll at Cornerstone Gardens. The gardens and shops are wonderful to wander through. The wine at Obsidian is vegan. You can also bring a picnic.
Be sure to check out the museums of missions at Cline Cellars, just down the way, they also have vegan wine.
VJB Cellars has a beautiful patio and their pizzas are great. They also have vegan chocolate in the gelato shop next door-try a dark chocolate Red Vine!
Go for an easy bike ride around the Valley with stops at a few of our favorite wineries. Rentals, half-day tours, and full-day tours available. Check out Sonoma Valley Bike Tours for more information.
If you want to venture out of Sonoma, I highly recommend a hike at Armstrong Redwoods and a stop at the Barlow. Of course, you could spend an entire day just in Sebastopol. Muirs Tea Room is the best! Don't miss Amy's Kitchen in Rohnert Park for the best chili-cheese fries ever!
Local Vegan Resources:
Facebook Groups: Sonoma County Vegans
Have fun enjoying the vegan options in Sonoma Valley and beyond!
Let us know if you have any questions or find any options along the way to add to the list!
Cheers!
Michelle