Your guide to spending the day in the Sonoma Plaza
(and beyond) with vegan options all along the way!
Check out our all-new Google Map: Sonoma County Vegan Wine Trail here. We have put all our favorite wineries, restaurants, and must-dos in Sonoma County in one place making your planning one step easier.
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 15 years, and for the past five 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.
Vegan Winery options on the Sonoma Plaza starting at the North Side of the Plaza:
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Sosie Wines (In Vine Alley)
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Pangloss Cellars- (vegan cheese plates available)
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Darling Wines - All organic and minimal intervention. Tom Darling, owner, and winemaker is usually in the tasting room pouring. Open Thursday-Monday.
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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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 vegan cheese option 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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Aabha (Formerly Delhi Belly) - Several vegan options on the menu, don't miss the samosas.
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Sunflower Caffe- Vegan Tostada, Avocado Toast with no egg, lattes, and smoothies
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Valley Bar and Bottle- open for dinner Thursday thru Monday and brunch on the weekends. Local farm-to-table cuisine with a large wine list. The menu changes daily.
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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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Sidecar Juice Bar- juices, elixirs, and coffee (some have honey but can easily be adjusted)
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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. Our favorite Taco Salad on the Sonoma Plaza!
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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Patz & Hall Winery
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Domaine Carneros- Sparkling wine flights and a vegan cheese plate with Miyoko's cheese are 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 Saturdays & Sundays. There is also an app you can download that takes you on a self-guided tour. Check their website for times and dates tours are offered.
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 are 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. Muir's 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