Berkeley's 4 best spots to score inexpensive vegan fare

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Looking to satisfy your appetite for vegan fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable vegan restaurants around Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Cinnaholic

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Topping the list is Cinnaholic. Located at 2132 Oxford St. (between Allston Way and West Entrance.) in Downtown Berkeley, the bakery and vegan spot, which offers desserts and more, is the most popular low-priced vegan restaurant in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,568 reviews on Yelp.

Cinnaholic offers cinnamon rolls with a variety of toppings and over 20 unique frosting flavors, including almond, marshmallow, peanut butter, Chai and more.

Check out the full menu here.

2. The Flying Falafel

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Next up is Downtown Berkeley's The Flying Falafel, situated at 2114 Shattuck Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 313 reviews on Yelp, the vegan spot, which offers falafel and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.

Expect to find falafel pocket sandwiches with beds of hummus and veggies. The menu also features organic banana milkshakes, seasoned fries and cinnamon baklava.

3. Vital Vittles

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Vital Vittles, located at 2810 San Pablo Ave. (between Grayson and Oregon streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced bakery and vegan spot 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews.

The award-winning bakery makes various types of bread, cookies, cakes and muffins. Vital Vittles has been committed to using whole grains and organic ingredients since 1976, according to its website.

4. Passione Caffe

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Passione Caffe, an Italian bakery and vegan restaurant in Downtown Berkeley, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 22 Yelp reviews. Head over to 91 Shattuck Square (between Addison Street and University Avenue.) to see for yourself.

The cafe offers the Vegan-O panini, a medley of roasted vegetables, olives and extra virgin oil.

To view the full menu, click here.

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