Paxti’s Pizza

441 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-9999
Tues – Sat 11am – 10pm, Sunday 11am – 9pm, Closed Mondays
or

511 Hayes St
San Francisco, 94102
415.558.9991
http://www.patxispizza.com/

This place is always always crowded, and the pies take 45 minutes to cook…but when they arrive, it is perhaps the best thing I’ve ever tasted. Pure heaven. I order the deep dish chicago style veggie pizza with soy cheese….and I LOOOOOVE it! These pizzas are a little pricier than the usual pizza joints, but 2 slices of a medium pizza is plenty filling and you’ll get to eat more for left over later

UPDATE
3/28/09 – ok I just yelped paxti’s to see if there were any updates before I posted this, and someone has mentioned that the soy cheese contains casein. I’ve called the store (both stores) numerous times and asked if the soy cheese and crust are vegan, so I’m not sure what to believe. I will call them again to verify….I hope that guy is wrong.

4/1/09 – verified, soy cheese is NOT vegan. However the crust and sauce is…they’re toying with the idea of bringing on an alternative cheese for vegans…nothing concrete yet. SUCKS.

Paxti’s Pizza

441 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-9999
Tues – Sat 11am – 10pm, Sunday 11am – 9pm, Closed Mondays
or

511 Hayes St
San Francisco, 94102
415.558.9991
http://www.patxispizza.com/

This place is always always crowded, and the pies take 45 minutes to cook…but when they arrive, it is perhaps the best thing I’ve ever tasted. Pure heaven. I order the deep dish chicago style veggie pizza with soy cheese….and I LOOOOOVE it! These pizzas are a little pricier than the usual pizza joints, but 2 slices of a medium pizza is plenty filling and you’ll get to eat more for left over later

UPDATE
3/28/09 – ok I just yelped paxti’s to see if there were any updates before I posted this, and someone has mentioned that the soy cheese contains casein. I’ve called the store (both stores) numerous times and asked if the soy cheese and crust are vegan, so I’m not sure what to believe. I will call them again to verify….I hope that guy is wrong.

4/1/09 – verified, soy cheese is NOT vegan. However the crust and sauce is…they’re toying with the idea of bringing on an alternative cheese for vegans…nothing concrete yet. SUCKS.

http://www.macaronigrill.com

Here is what they said:

Thank you very much for taking the time to send us an email and for your interest in Macaroni Grill. Since there is no single vegetarian eating pattern, our company dietitian has compiled the list below of suggested menu options for various types of vegetarian diets. We hope that you will find this list helpful during your next visit to our restaurant. If an item you desire does not appear on the list below, please keep in mind that our chefs will gladly try to accommodate your special dietary needs by custom-preparing a meal using any ingredients that we have available in our kitchen. However, please be aware that none of our menu items are certified as vegetarian. Many of our recipes contain meat, fish, egg and dairy products and normal kitchen operations involve the sharing of cooking and preparation areas, including common fryer oil. Therefore, it is possible for any food item, including fried vegetables, to come into contact with animal products during the preparation and/or cooking process.

Additionally, please be aware that our tomato sauce contains butter.Based on our supplier ingredient information, the menu items you may consider are as follows:

Suggested Menu Options for Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarians (contains egg and/or dairy, but no meat/fish):
Mushroom Ravioli
Salad Dressings: Honey Mustard, Fat Free Creamy Italian, Ranch Dressing
Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato Basil and Cheese Tortellini Soup
Desserts: New York Cheesecake, Lemon Passion Cream Cake, Tiramisu

Suggested Menu Options for Lacto-Vegetarians (contains dairy, but no meat/fish or egg):
Mozzarella Alla Caprese
Tomato Bruschetta
Pizza Margherita
Garden della Casa Salad
Insalata Blu Salad
Fettuccine Alfredo

Suggested Menu Options for Vegans (contains no meat/fish, dairy or egg):**
Any String Pasta with Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tomato Bruschetta – order without Cheese
Garden della Casa Salad – order without Cheese and Croutons
Salad Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus and/or Broccoli
Bread** Note: All desserts and fried menu items may come into contact with animal products during the normal kitchen preparation and cooking processes due to cross-contamination. On your next visit to Macaroni Grill, please speak with a manager about your dietary restrictions to ensure that your meal is carefully prepared with your needs in mind. We hope that you are able to choose a meal to your liking and look forward to serving you soon.

Recommendations: Garlic Olive oil Pasta with ingredients of your choice, peasant bread and Garden della Casa Salad – order without Cheese and Croutons( Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette for dressing) Enjoy!

http://www.macaronigrill.com

Here is what they said:

Thank you very much for taking the time to send us an email and for your interest in Macaroni Grill. Since there is no single vegetarian eating pattern, our company dietitian has compiled the list below of suggested menu options for various types of vegetarian diets. We hope that you will find this list helpful during your next visit to our restaurant. If an item you desire does not appear on the list below, please keep in mind that our chefs will gladly try to accommodate your special dietary needs by custom-preparing a meal using any ingredients that we have available in our kitchen. However, please be aware that none of our menu items are certified as vegetarian. Many of our recipes contain meat, fish, egg and dairy products and normal kitchen operations involve the sharing of cooking and preparation areas, including common fryer oil. Therefore, it is possible for any food item, including fried vegetables, to come into contact with animal products during the preparation and/or cooking process.

Additionally, please be aware that our tomato sauce contains butter.Based on our supplier ingredient information, the menu items you may consider are as follows:

Suggested Menu Options for Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarians (contains egg and/or dairy, but no meat/fish):
Mushroom Ravioli
Salad Dressings: Honey Mustard, Fat Free Creamy Italian, Ranch Dressing
Eggplant Parmesan
Tomato Basil and Cheese Tortellini Soup
Desserts: New York Cheesecake, Lemon Passion Cream Cake, Tiramisu

Suggested Menu Options for Lacto-Vegetarians (contains dairy, but no meat/fish or egg):
Mozzarella Alla Caprese
Tomato Bruschetta
Pizza Margherita
Garden della Casa Salad
Insalata Blu Salad
Fettuccine Alfredo

Suggested Menu Options for Vegans (contains no meat/fish, dairy or egg):**
Any String Pasta with Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tomato Bruschetta – order without Cheese
Garden della Casa Salad – order without Cheese and Croutons
Salad Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus and/or Broccoli
Bread** Note: All desserts and fried menu items may come into contact with animal products during the normal kitchen preparation and cooking processes due to cross-contamination. On your next visit to Macaroni Grill, please speak with a manager about your dietary restrictions to ensure that your meal is carefully prepared with your needs in mind. We hope that you are able to choose a meal to your liking and look forward to serving you soon.

Recommendations: Garlic Olive oil Pasta with ingredients of your choice, peasant bread and Garden della Casa Salad – order without Cheese and Croutons( Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian, Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette for dressing) Enjoy!

http://www.pizzahut.com

The Thin crust, hand tossed dough and pizza sauce are vegan. Go for the Veggie Lover’s Pizza and pineapples and jalapeno’s if you dare! You can order online and request no cheese and extra sauce too! Enjoy.

http://www.littlecaesars.com

Their pizzacrust is vegan according to their website. Go for the Vegetarian Pizza minus the cheese for vegans!

The Crazy Bread without cheese works too! Enjoy!

http://www.littlecaesars.com

Their pizzacrust is vegan according to their website. Go for the Vegetarian Pizza minus the cheese for vegans!

The Crazy Bread without cheese works too! Enjoy!

Godfather’s Pizza

I have heard that the pizza dough, original and taco pizza sauce are vegan. Still waiting for verification.

Godfather’s Pizza

I have heard that the pizza dough, original and taco pizza sauce are vegan. Still waiting for verification.

Lanesplitter Pizza and Pub

They have a great Herbivore pizza with Notta Ricotta a soy based cheese they make on their own thats great! Their pizza dough contains refined sugar.

They also have a Calzones and Roasted Eggplant bake that they cook with the Notta Ricotta cheese. Enjoy!