Healthy Fast Food in San Jose

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As of June 2025 across Google, Yelp, and major delivery platforms

Healthy fast food bowls with fresh vegetables, plant-based protein, and clean ingredients from Ben’s Fast Food San Jose

Welcome to Ben’s Fast Food in San Jose, located at 949 Ruff Drive, where our mission is to make healthy, delicious, and affordable food available to everyone—fast. This location is delivery and takeout only, designed for folks on the move. Whether you’re coming back from exploring Alum Rock Park’s foothills, commuting via the Santa Clara Street corridor, or settling in after a day around Japantown, we’re here to serve you. Longtime locals might remember when Ruff Drive was part of San Jose’s old light industrial belt—today, we’re bringing fresh energy (and food) to this corner of town. When you need healthy fast food San Jose can be proud of, turn to Ben’s Fast Food in San Jose at 949 Ruff Drive. We’re ready when you are.

5 Reasons Why San Jose Loves Ben’s Fast Food

🥦 Whole ingredients
People love that we use real, whole ingredients—nothing artificial, ever. It’s food you’ll feel good serving to yourself and your family, whether you’re grabbing a quick bite after a day at Kelley Park or packing dinner for the kids.

Fast pickup/delivery
Busy day? We’ve got you covered with fast, reliable pickup and delivery—perfect for squeezing in a fresh, wholesome meal between meetings or before a Sharks game.

💵 Accessible pricing
Our mission is to make nutritious meals affordable for everyone. You don’t need to splurge to enjoy clean label takeout that fuels your body and fits your budget.

🚫 No refined sugars or artificial sweeteners
At Ben’s, every dish is free from refined sugars and artificial sweeteners—you’ll taste the difference in every bite. Clean flavors, nothing hidden.

🌱 Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options
Whether you’re plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, or just exploring, you’ll find plenty of craveable choices here. San Jose locals love having a spot that makes family-friendly healthy eating this easy.

San Jose Reviews of Ben’s Fast Food

“This place is consistently excellent and has been for years! Chicken and pork shoulder are always moist and tender, veggies are delicious, and the plant-based sauces are all delectable. No value like this anywhere else around here for real, healthy food.” - Stephanie, Google

“I can't say enough good things about Ben's Fast Food! The food is always fresh and tasty, and their service is incredibly fast, perfect for those busy weeknights. Healthy, delicious, and actually good for you—my taste buds and waistline both thank me every time!” - Elmira R., Yelp

“Great healthy option, great late night option, great affordable option! Healthy, fresh, hot, cooked perfectly, nothing soggy, no sugar added. Affordable and healthy and filling. If I had one of these nearby it would probably be my go to option, especially on the late night.” - Ty C., Yelp

“This place is consistently excellent and has been for years! Chicken and pork shoulder are always moist and tender, veggies are delicious, and the plant-based sauces are all delectable. No value like this anywhere else around here for real, healthy food.” - Stephanie, Google “I can't say enough good things about Ben's Fast Food! The food is always fresh and tasty, and their service is incredibly fast, perfect for those busy weeknights. Healthy, delicious, and actually good for you—my taste buds and waistline both thank me every time!” - Elmira R., Yelp “Great healthy option, great late night option, great affordable option! Healthy, fresh, hot, cooked perfectly, nothing soggy, no sugar added. Affordable and healthy and filling. If I had one of these nearby it would probably be my go to option, especially on the late night.” - Ty C., Yelp

“WOW!!! On a late night drive and searching ‘food on the way’ at 10pm. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE!!! The food was so good! And HEALTHY!” - Sara M., Yelp

“Yooo BFF is legit. I couldn't believe how good, healthy, and affordable this place is. The food came super fast. The chicken literally tasted so flavorful and the rice/veggie mixture blended so well. The green smoothie hit different—astounded there's no added sugar!” - Nathan P., Google

“This place is highly rated and it’s well deserved! The food was INCREDIBLE! Most healthier options I've ordered from local restaurants are pretty bland. This has a lot of flavor and is the only place that’s ever prepared broccoli in a way that I was happy to eat it.” - Mandi H., Google

“WOW!!! On a late night drive and searching ‘food on the way’ at 10pm. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE!!! The food was so good! And HEALTHY!” - Sara M., Yelp “Yooo BFF is legit. I couldn't believe how good, healthy, and affordable this place is. The food came super fast. The chicken literally tasted so flavorful and the rice/veggie mixture blended so well. The green smoothie hit different—astounded there's no added sugar!” - Nathan P., Google “This place is highly rated and it’s well deserved! The food was INCREDIBLE! Most healthier options I've ordered from local restaurants are pretty bland. This has a lot of flavor and is the only place that’s ever prepared broccoli in a way that I was happy to eat it.” - Mandi H., Google

“$10 for a fast and healthy meal—my partner and I have both ordered from this place many times and always enjoy our bowls. Always correct orders and within a reasonable amount of time.” - Christine S., Yelp

“Wow I’m glad I found this place, delicious healthy meals at reasonable prices! Where the heck else do you get reasonable prices in San Jose, much less also delicious and healthy?” - Bryan H., Google

“Me and the coworkers are obsessed with this place. We order here for a team lunch at least once a week. Food you don't feel guilty about eating, yummy sauces, and a speedy delivery! Couldn't ask for more.” - Ani D., Google

“$10 for a fast and healthy meal—my partner and I have both ordered from this place many times and always enjoy our bowls. Always correct orders and within a reasonable amount of time.” - Christine S., Yelp “Wow I’m glad I found this place, delicious healthy meals at reasonable prices! Where the heck else do you get reasonable prices in San Jose, much less also delicious and healthy?” - Bryan H., Google “Me and the coworkers are obsessed with this place. We order here for a team lunch at least once a week. Food you don't feel guilty about eating, yummy sauces, and a speedy delivery! Couldn't ask for more.” - Ani D., Google

📍 Where to find us

Ben’s Fast Food
949 Ruff Dr
San Jose, CA 95110

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🏃‍♂️ Picking up? We’re tucked inside the Ruff Food Pick Up building. Order ahead online and your meal will be ready for fast, no-stress takeout—usually within 5–10 minutes.

🚗 Getting delivery? We deliver within a 5-mile radius of our San Jose location — covering areas like Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Rose Garden, Japantown, and Santa Clara, and more.

  • Cities:
    San Jose
    Santa Clara
    Milpitas
    Campbell

    Neighborhoods:
    Downtown San Jose
    Willow Glen
    Rose Garden
    Japantown
    Alum Rock
    Berryessa
    East San Jose
    Evergreen
    Naglee Park
    North San Jose
    West San Jose
    Cambrian Park
    Burbank
    Buena Vista
    Seven Trees
    East Foothills
    South San Jose
    Little Saigon
    Mayfair
    Ryland
    Silver Creek
    West Valley
    Santana Row
    Fruitdale
    Central San Jose
    South of Market (SoFA)
    Sunol-Midtown
    Alviso
    Bascom
    Cory
    Garden Alameda
    Hanchett Park
    Horace Mann
    Hyde Park
    Lincoln Glen
    Luna Park
    Northside
    Rosemary Gardens
    Shasta-Hanchett Park
    Sunset Park
    Washington-Guadalupe
    Winchester

 

San Jose Delivery & Pickup FAQs

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

  • Our menu features craveable, clean-label meals — bowls packed with whole ingredients, hearty sides, and feel-good drinks. Everything is 100% gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of added sugar. Our menu is plant-based by default, with slow roasted chicken, pork, or beef available. We focus on wholesome ingredients, big flavors, and food that makes you feel good. View the full menu →

  • Yes — every dish we serve is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free. We also don’t use refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, or processed additives — just real, wholesome ingredients that make you feel good.

  • Yes! Our entire menu is plant-based by default — everything is vegan unless you choose to add slow roasted chicken, pork, or beef. Whether you're looking for a fully vegan or vegetarian meal, or just want more plants on your plate, you’ll find plenty of craveable, feel-good options here.

  • Yes — our garden bowls are an excellent choice for low-carb or keto lifestyles. You can also customize your bowl by choosing your base, protein, sauces, and toppings to fit your goals. Many keto and low-carb customers order from us regularly for fast, wholesome meals that fit their way of eating.

  • Absolutely. Our menu is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, and you can also customize your bowl by removing toppings or selecting add-ons to fit your needs. For more details about ingredients and nutrition, visit our nutrition page. If you have specific dietary needs or questions, we’re always happy to help.

  • Yes — you can customize your bowl by choosing your base (garden, hearty, or mixed), protein, sauces, and optional toppings. You can also remove any of our default toppings or add extras like avocado or more protein. This makes it easy to build a meal that matches your preferences and how you eat.

  • We deliver throughout San Jose and surrounding areas — including Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas, Downtown San Jose, and Willow Glen, and more. Delivery availability depends on your address, so the best way to check is to enter your address in the Order Delivery link to see if we can deliver to you.

  • Yes — we offer healthy catering for offices, events, and group meals across San Jose and surrounding areas. Everything is made from scratch with whole ingredients and free of refined sugar. Whether you're feeding a team or hosting an event, our bowls and sides are a crowd-pleaser. We can accommodate dietary needs and serve groups of all sizes. Explore our catering options →

  • Yes — our bowls are designed to travel well and stay fresh. Many customers order multiple bowls at a time for healthy lunches or dinners throughout the week. They’re a great way to stock up on feel-good meals — and a popular choice for healthy meal prep bowls in San Jose.

  • We focus on fast, convenient pickup and delivery — we don’t offer dine-in seating, but customers are always welcome to order in person at our San Jose location or ahead online. Most of our customers order ahead online for the fastest pickup or delivery. Either way, your order will be made fresh and ready to go.

  • Yes! We make everything from scratch with whole ingredients — no refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, seed oils, or processed junk. Our goal is to make healthy eating easy, accessible, and delicious — without compromising on quality. You’ll taste the difference.

  • Customers love Ben’s Fast Food for fast, feel-good takeout and delivery in San Jose. Our bowls are made from scratch with wholesome, craveable ingredients — perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or healthy bite on the go. Everything travels well and stays fresh, making Ben’s a great choice whether you’re ordering in or picking up.Order now →