By Nina Lehr, VRG Intern

San Francisco’s Union Street is known for its beautiful Victorian buildings and bustling shopping scene. Visitors to the area also flock to the 100% plant-based Wildseed – one of the area’s most popular and inviting restaurants. With an emphasis on seasonal produce and a variety of flavorful dishes, this eatery provides a unique and exciting dining experience to guests.

     The highlight of Wildseed’s offerings are the pizzas. The crust is thin and the cashew mozzarella melts perfectly. The Beyond sausage on the Spicy Sausage Pizza packs a punch and is complemented by mushrooms, chilis, and basil. Try the Funghi Pizza to savor shiitake and hen of the woods mushrooms with a delightful truffled béchamel sauce.

     In the mood for pasta? The Rigatoni Bolognese is hearty and flavorful, with Beyond meat crumbles adding a meaty texture. Another great choice is the Butternut Squash Ricotta Ravioli, which comes with a unique brown cashew butter sauce. Both pasta dishes are topped with a great non-dairy parmesan.

     The menu also features several salads. The Ensalada Andalusia’s black ash cheese and coconut bacon make it a standout offering, but be sure to substitute the honey and sherry vinaigrette for another dressing if you’d like to make it vegan. Another favorite is Wildseed’s twist on a classic Caesar, the Chicory Caesar salad. Crispy chickpeas and sourdough-nori croutons make for a great variety of textures, while the non-dairy Caesar dressing ties everything together. All of the salads come in generous portions and are perfect for sharing or saving leftovers.

     Don’t forget to finish your meal with dessert! The warm chocolate cake is delectable and is topped with cacao nibs and sea salt. It pairs perfectly with the accompanying chocolate gelato!

     Overall, if you’re looking for a great vegan meal in San Francisco, you can’t go wrong with Wildseed. Be sure to give it a try the next time you’re in the City by the Bay! They don’t have indoor dining, but they reopened outdoor dining. Check before going.

More information on Wildseed is here: https://www.wildseedsf.com/

You can find other veggie restaurants in the USA and Canada at https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/