LA Vegan Eats
These are some favorite vegan-friendly restaurants around Los Angeles.
If you have other suggestions, let us know!
And to encourage kind options, always remember to give positive online reviews to restaurants that offer good vegan options.
APPROXIMATE areas:
Downtown
E Hollywood
West Hollywood
Westwood
Pasadena
N Hollywood
Santa Monica
Culver City
Inglewood
South Bay
South LA
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Downtown
Au Lac
Vietnamese vegan. Spicy mushroom calamari, eggless eggrolls, BBQ soy pork, superfoods soup... more
Cafe Gratitude
Falafel burger, blackened tempeh wrap, buffalo cauliflower, apple pie... more
Cena Vegan
Plant-based traditional Mexican. Burritos, nachos, tostadas... more
Dankness Dojo
Brewery, restaurant, and cafe with plant-based cuisine... more
Ramen Hood
Ramens with sunflower seed broth. Smoked, spicy, garlicky... more
Shojin
Plant-based Japanese. Shiitake tempura, kabocha pumpkin croquette, stuffed mushrooms, garlic maitake mushroom steak... more
The Vegan Joint
Black bean burger, fresh spring rolls, sweet and spicy drum sticks, pumpkin coconut curry... more
Veggie Grill
Beyond burger, reuben on rye, quinoa power salad, deli sub, masala curry bowl, crispy cauliflower, southwestern nachos... more
East Hollywood / Silver Lake
Besties
Vegan convenience store. Lots of snacks.
Bulan Thai
Vegan Pad Thai, mock duck curry, hot wings, spring rolls... more
By CHLOE.
Guac burger, quinoa tacos, mac n cheese, sweet potato fries... more
Cruzer Pizza
Plant-based pizzas, burgers, lasagna... more
Flore Vegan Cuisine
Spicy chick'n sandwich, portobello panini, taco salad, seitan quesadilla, sriracha avocado toast... more
Honeybee Burger
Burgers, sweet potato fries, coconut milk shakes, and the mega-rito... more
Just What I Kneaded
Vegan bakery and cafe.
Little Pine
Mac and cheese, crispy cauliflower, fennel flatbread, panko crusted piccata... more
Mohawk Bend
70+ beers on tap and a hybrid menu (non-vegan items are marked NV).. more
My Vegan Gold (Silver Lake)
Nachos with cashew cheese, vegan egg rolls, soy chicken nuggets, vegan bowls, spicy ramen... more
Sage Vegan Bistro
Baja avocado tacos, eggplant farmesan, miso rainbow bowl, buffalo cauliflower pizza, pulled 'pork' jackfruit BBQ sandwich... more
The Good Good
Vegan and gluten free pastries, cakes, croissants... more
West Hollywood / Wilshire
Cafe Gratitude
Falafel burger, blackened tempeh wrap, buffalo cauliflower, apple pie... more
Crossroads
Mediterranean vegan. Spicy meatball pizza, kale Caesar salad, eggplant filet... more
Fresh on Sunset (West Hollywood)
Quinoa onion rings, buffalo cauliflower, BBQ burger... more
Love Boat Kitchen
Pop-up Taiwanese vegan with seitan 'chicken' nuggets, honee walnut crispy 'shrimp', Impossible meatballs, mushroom salad... more
Monty's Good Burger
Impossible patties with Follow Your Heart cheese, shoestring fries, kale Caesar salad, plant-based shakes... more
Nic's On Beverly
Semi-upscale. Avocado crispy rice, tempura tacos, spinach lasagna, wood fired pizzas... more
NoMoo
Vegan burgers, fries, shakes... more
Powerplant Superfood Cafe
PowerMac veggie burger, pesto burger, chickpea tuna melt, coconut banana pancakes... more
Pure Vita (West Hollywood)
Vegan Italian. Black magic lasagna, bruschetta, lasagna pura, chocolate fudge cake, linguine di mare pasta... more
Pure Vita Pizzeria (West Hollywood)
Vegan pizzeria... more
Rahel Ethiopian
Split lentil stew, chickpea stew, veggie banatu, vegan cheese cake... more
Real Food Daily
Chocolate chip banana pancakes, breakfast pizza with tempeh bacon, tofu scramble with chipotle sausage... more
Sugar Taco
Tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, plant-based pollo diablo, monthly special for dogs... more
The Grain Cafe
Tofu egg breakfasts, veggie burgers / hot dogs, falafel wrap, plant-based pizza, chicken taco plate, cheese cake... more
Vegan Glory
Vegan Thai. Veggie dumplings, soy pork spareribs, curries, burgers, tacos, sweet potato fries... more
Veggie Grill (Hollywood)
Beyond burger, reuben on rye, quinoa power salad, deli sub, masala curry bowl, crispy cauliflower, southwestern nachos... more
Vromage
Dairy-free cheese shop.
Westwood'ish
Beleaf
Kale burger, vegan falafel, nachos, salads... more
Compton Vegan
Buffalo chik'n mac, BBQ jackfruit ribz, fried chik'n plate, vegan 'shrimp' and fries... more
Jackfruit Cafe
Jackfruit tacos, pulled BBQ sandwich, smothered fries... more
Natives Food Cafe
Plant-based chicken wings, cashew cheese nachos, BBQ brisket burger, chickpea shawarma bowl, cauliflower po' boy, taco salad... more
Pasadena / Highland Park
Equelecua Cuban (Pasadena)
First and only Cuban restaurant in the country to feature an all vegan and vegetarian menu... more
Hinterhof (Highland Park)
Beer garden with plant-based German food... more
Real Food Daily (Pasadena)
Chocolate chip banana pancakes, breakfast pizza with tempeh bacon, tofu scramble with chipotle sausage... more
Sage Vegan Bistro (Pasadena)
Baja avocado tacos, eggplant farmesan, miso rainbow bowl, buffalo cauliflower pizza, pulled 'pork' jackfruit BBQ sandwich... more
Veggie Grill (Pasadena)
Beyond burger, reuben on rye, quinoa power salad, deli sub, masala curry bowl, crispy cauliflower, southwestern nachos... more
North Hollywood / Sherman Oaks / Burbank
Blazin' Burgers (Burbank)
Burgers, fried chicken, grilled cheese, buttered waffles, all 100% plant-based. .. more
Gokoku Ramen
Vegan ramen, sushi, rice plates, bentos... more
Lotus Vegan (North Hollywood)
Vegan Thai, plus burgers, burritos, wraps... more
Sugar Taco (Sherman Oaks)
Tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, plant-based pollo diablo, monthly special for dogs... more
SunCafe (Studio City)
Vegan pepperoni pizza, Thai noodle bowl, winter ramen, mushroom quinoa risotto, super sun nachos, tofu omelette... more
veSTATION (Sherman Oaks)
Quinoa sticks, tofu skewers, cauliflower fried rice, shiitake satay, coconut curry... more
Venice / Santa Monica
Cafe Gratitude (Venice)
Falafel burger, blackened tempeh wrap, buffalo cauliflower, apple pie... more
Double Zero (Venice)
Plant-based pizza... more
Plant Food + Wine (Venice)
You guessed it, wine and plant-based food. Mushroom toast, plant/macro bowls, mushroom veggie burger, potato gnocchi... more
Satdha Thai Kitchen (Santa Monica)
Plant-based Thai. Mung bean croquette, jackfruit pate', snap pea salad, green curry rice, mushroom coconut curry... more
Shojin (Venice)
Plant-based Japanese. Shiitake tempura, kabocha pumpkin croquette, stuffed mushrooms, garlic maitake mushroom steak... more
The Butcher's Daughter (Venice)
Lattes and juices, wines and cocktails, with hybrid menu (vegan options) of pizzas, sandwiches, salads... more
Veggie Grill (Santa Monica)
Beyond burger, reuben on rye, quinoa power salad, deli sub, masala curry bowl, crispy cauliflower, southwestern nachos... more
Culver City
Sage Vegan Bistro (Culver City)
Baja avocado tacos, eggplant farmesan, miso rainbow bowl, buffalo cauliflower pizza, pulled 'pork' jackfruit BBQ sandwich... more
Sestina (Culver City)
Italian vegan with wine bar. Spicy rigatoni, spaghetti puttanesca, butternut ravioli... more
The Vegan Joint (Culver City)
Black bean burger, fresh spring rolls, sweet and spicy drum sticks, pumpkin coconut curry... more
Inglewood
Stuff I Eat (Inglewood)
Soul food platter, enchilada pie bowl, seasoned tofu burrito, nut burger, carrot untuna salad... more
South Bay / Gardena
Green Temple (Redondo Beach)
Some dishes default to dairy cheese, so be sure to substitute Daiya. Those dishes are marked 'VR' (vegan by request).
Voodoo Vegan (Gardena)
Vegan food stand... more
South LA Cities
Modern Shaman (Whittier)
Jackfruit nah-chos, oyster mushroom tacos, cheeze fries, vegan corndog, rigatoni bolognese, cashew cheese cake... more
Rajdhani (Artesia)
Traditional Indian food with vegan items marked on the menu... more
Seabirds Kitchen (Long Beach)
Cashew grilled cheese, curry chickpea masala, kale Caesar salad, grilled mushroom taco, BBQ burger... more
Surati Farsan (Artesia)
Authentic Indian street food... more
Thien Tam Vegetarian (El Monte)
Mostly plant-based Vietnamese. Some vegetarian options, so be sure to specify vegan.
For inexpensive, healthy, and consistently delicious plant-based meals,
nothing beats learning to prepare your own!
Recommended Recipes
Well, recipes from the movies we recommend ☺
ForksOverKnives.com
GameChangersMovie.com
PlantPureNation.com
PlantStrong.com
VeganEasy.com
WhatTheHealthFilm.com
Adaptt.org
More Recipes
You're about to see that you're not giving up anything by going plant-based!
Remember to bookmark recipes you'd like to try.
BadManners.com
BakeAndDestroy.com
BlissfulBasil.com
BrandNewVegan.com
Brownble.com
ChooseVeg.com
CrazyVeganKitchen.com
CupfulOfKale.com
DelightfulVegans.com
EatFigsNotPigs.com
EatPlant-Based.com
FoodForTheSoul.me
FromMyBowl.com
GreenEvi.com
HealthyHappyLife.com
GoHerbie.com
HolyCowVegan.net
HotForFoodBlog.com
iLoveVegan.com
KeepInItKind.com
KindEarth.net
LazyCatKitchen.com
LikeAVegan.com.au
LivVeganStrong.com
LoveVeg.com
LovingItVegan.com
MamaSezz.com
MississippiVegan.com
MyDarlingVegan.com
MyGoodnessKitchen.com
NAVS-Online.org
NoraCooks.com
Nutriciously.com
OlivesForDinner.com
OneIngredientChef.com
PeacefulCuisine.com
PlantBasedCooking.com
RunningOnRealFood.com
SeitanIsMyMotor.com
Simple-Veganista.com
SimpleVeganBlog.com
SweetSimpleVegan.com
TheColorfulKitchen.com
TheCompassionateRoad.com
TheCuriousChickpea.com
TheFullHelping.com
TheHungryHerbivores.com
TheKoreanVegan.com
TheMinimalistVegan.com
ThePlantBasedSchool.com
Veganosity.com
VeganSociety.com
Veganuary.com
VeganYackAttack.com
VeggieJam.com
VeggiesDontBite.com
VeggieSoulFood.com
VegWeb.com
VelvetAndVinegar.com
YourDailyVegan.com
Health Focused(ish)
You may be more likely to find more WFPB (whole foods, plant based) recipes on these sites:
CleanFoodDirtyGirl.com
DreenaBurton.com
DrMcDougall.com
ElephantasticVegan.com
FatFreeVegan.com
ForksOverKnives.com
GameChangersMovie.com
HappyHerbivore.com
HummuSapien.com
ItDoesntTasteLikeChicken.com
LoveAndLemons.com
NutritionStudies.org
OhSheGlows.com
OneGreenPlanet.org
Plants-Rule.com
PlantStrong.com
StraightUpFood.com
TheVegan8.com
ThisRawsomeVeganLife.com
UCDIntegrativeMedicine.com
VegAngela.com
VeganHeaven.org
VeganLovlie.com
VeganRicha.com
Wholly-Plants.com
Ethnic Focused
25 Vegan Greek Recipes
50 Vegan Italian Recipes
25 Vegan Japanese Recipes
70 Vegan Mexican Recipes 35 Vegan Thai Recipes
70 Vegan Mexican Recipes 35 Vegan Thai Recipes
Dessert Focused
YouTube Channels
AvantgardeVegan
Brown Vegan
Cheap Lazy Vegan
Chef Ani
Deliciously Ella
Easy Vegan
Eco-Vegan Gal
Edgy Veg
Fully Raw Kristina
Hot for Food
Jason Wrobel
Madeleine Olivia
Mary's Test Kitchen
Oh She Glows
Peaceful Cuisine
Sarah's Vegan Kitchen
Sweet Potato Soul
The Happy Pear
The Sexy Vegan
The Sweetest Vegan
The Vegan Corner
Vegan Cooking with Love
Vegan Richa
Vegan Zombie
VeganBlackMetalChef
Veggie Rose
Resources
Not a specifically vegan recipe site, but search for "vegan + your desired dish" and
you can find just about any recipe veganized. For example:
vegan chocolate cake
Great Reddit channel for cooking inspiration.
Popular website and app to find vegan-friendly restaurants.
Could you use some guidance from a real person? Challenge22 can help.
Hate cooking?
Experimenting with easy recipes is the surest way to find vegan meals you love. However, if you have zero interest in cooking, these services deliver
boxes of ready-to-heat, plant-based meals:
Daily-Harvest.com — Add your own rice/quinoa to bowls.
MamaSezz.com — WFPB, no added oil, non-gmo.
PlantPureNation.com — WFPB, no added oil.
PurpleCarrot.com — They send ingredients, you learn to cook.
Veestro.com — POPULAR, prioritizes taste.
VeginOut.com — No added oil, low sodium/sugar.
MamaSezz.com — WFPB, no added oil, non-gmo.
PlantPureNation.com — WFPB, no added oil.
PurpleCarrot.com — They send ingredients, you learn to cook.
Veestro.com — POPULAR, prioritizes taste.
VeginOut.com — No added oil, low sodium/sugar.
The best plant-based products on Earth grow directly out of the earth,
and can be found in the produce area and bulk bins of any decent supermarket.
But here are some favorite processed foods you might also want to try ☺
3rd Party Favorites
Useful 3rd party lists. Keep scrolling down for our favorites.
Everywhere: VegNews Top 100 VegNews 2020 VegNews 2021 VegNews 2022 Good Housekeeping's Best of 2022 TheManual.com's Top 8 CleanPlate.com's Top 17 BuzzFeed.com's top 20 of 2022 Top Accidentally Vegan More Accidentally Vegan Recommended Youtube
Everywhere: VegNews Top 100 VegNews 2020 VegNews 2021 VegNews 2022 Good Housekeeping's Best of 2022 TheManual.com's Top 8 CleanPlate.com's Top 17 BuzzFeed.com's top 20 of 2022 Top Accidentally Vegan More Accidentally Vegan Recommended Youtube
Costco:
by VegNews
StaceyHomeMaker
VegetarianZen
Target: by LiveKindly PETA VegNews
Trader Joe's: by LiveKindly TastingTable.com VegNews 1 VegNews 2 WomensHealth PETA
Walmart: by ImHungryForThat.com PETA VegNews
Amazon: Vegan.com's Favorites
Whole Foods: VegFaqs.com
Target: by LiveKindly PETA VegNews
Trader Joe's: by LiveKindly TastingTable.com VegNews 1 VegNews 2 WomensHealth PETA
Walmart: by ImHungryForThat.com PETA VegNews
Amazon: Vegan.com's Favorites
Whole Foods: VegFaqs.com
Our Favorites
It's not exactly healthy (lots of coconut oil), but hopefully you're not eating cheese for your health. At least this one's made with plants, not pus.
Miyoko's is expensive (~$10) because it's made with nuts, but it's amazing for special occassions. UPDATE 2022: Miyoko's liquid mozzarella is a game changer for pizzas!
Oat doesn't just make one of the best-tasting vegan milks, it's also one of the best choices for the environment. We recommend Oatly's medium-thick version in the bluish container (not "whole", not "skinny", but "semi"). Find your nearest retailer with the Oatly Finder. Bonus: it's fortified with calcium and B12!
One big difference you'll notice among plant-based milks is the amount of sugar. Some are as sweet as soft drinks, others are similar to cow secretion, and others (like this pea-protein-based Ripple, which also contains calcium+B12) go sugar free. It may take a little experimentation to find your sweet spot.
If you're a coffee drinker, you'll have no trouble finding soy/almond/coconut/oat and other vegan creamers. Here's one we like.
Egg from plants (rather than the backside of a chicken) with zero cholesterol. Great for scrambles, omelettes, pancakes, etc.
Ugh, I can't believe I ever ate butter — the solidified secretion of a cow's nipple, gross. Try this.
Violife gets our vote for best plant-based parmesan cheese. Note that it requires a grater. Follow Your Heart is a good pre-grated alternative.
Vegan Meats
Tofurkey's Italian sausage makes an excellent addition to any pasta dish. But don't be surprised if you find yourself eating them straight out of the package.
No, they don't taste like hot dogs — it's difficult to simulate the taste of pig faces, butts and guts with plants. But think of Field Roasts as something new, and they taste great!
If you were ever a chicken nugget addict, you'll love gardein.
We like to cut these up and add 'em to quinoa/avocado/veggie bowls, salads, etc. They have a spicy taste, and a crunchy/fried texture.
Tired of tofu? Pumfu may sound strange, but it's an amazing product. 100% organic pumpkin seeds and filtered water, no other ingredients. And it doesn't taste like pumpkin or tofu – we can't describe it, just try it!
Wow, we just said it's difficult to simulate the taste of dead animals with plants, but the scientists at Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have done it — without the hormones, antibiotics, blood, cholesterol or cruelty!
Vegan Snacks
The main ingredient in hummus is protein-packed garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas). Most brands are vegan.
An amazing, special occasion spread. The only drawback is that it's too good to eat in moderation.
If making a plant-based pizza, Daiya cheese comes pre-shredded. Or you can just buy one of their pre-made frozen pizzas, add some fresh veggies on top — and maybe some more Daiya on top of that! UPDATE: We also recommend the Sweet Earth Veggie Lover from Whole Foods (add your own Tofurkey Italian Sausage).
We love the tough/chewiness of Primal Spirit's jerky. Depending on the flavor, they're made of seitan, soy, and/or shiitake mushrooms. For something a bit softer, Louisville Vegan Jerky comes in smoked black pepper, maple bacon, buffalo dill, and smoky Carolina BBQ flavors.
Vegan Desserts
The best chocolate cake ever is vegan! Although Just Desserts products are sold many places, we seem to find this vegan gem most consistently at Safeway/Albertsons.
Alternative Baking's cookies can be found in numerous supermarkets these days. We also love Uncle Eddies, found at Whole Foods. Both are "sweeter" than their cruel counterparts!
The Cowboy Creamies from Sugar Plum Bakery are amazing. Actually, everything they sell is amazing! In addition to delivery, some local markets sell their stuff.
It's called Coconut Bliss because it's made with coconut milk, but it comes in several flavors, including this decadent dark chocolate.
Vegan Staples
This brown rice ramen from Costco is a cheap, lazy, healthy vegan's dream. Just add some vegetables (e.g. brocolli, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bok choy), maybe a meat alternative (e.g. Pumfu or tofu) and you've got a gourmet meal in 5-10 minutes. Drain for stir-fry style. Add soy sauce or bouillon for quick and easy seasoning. Note: we haven't found a cheaper source than Costco, and IN-STORE IS CHEAPER than online. Costco is also the place for quinoa and more.
Alcohol
If you're into beans for protein (or anything that takes long to cook), an Instant Pot could be a worthwhile purchase. If you're a 1-2 person household, go with the mini version.
Last, but certainly not least for many of us, be aware that not all alcohols are vegan. For vegan wine, you're typically safe with organic brands. Most beers are vegan, but some contain ingredients like gelatin. You can confirm that your drink is worthy of your affection at Barnivore.com, or try something new from Food52's list.
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