Los Angeles -- All Things Vegan

LFL · **Joined:** Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:25 pm **Posts:** 185

I believe it's the second biggest city, population-wise, in the United States. So why don't these forums have a subforum or even a decent general thread dedicated to LA? Any Angelenos or other transplants, like me, here at the PPK?

If you're in LA, what are your favorite places to eat?

teppiedoo · **Posted:** Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:41 am

I used to live in LA and by far my favorite vegan place is Native Foods (all over Southern California) if you haven't found them already :)

LFL · **Joined:** Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:25 pm **Posts:** 185

I like Native Foods but am actually even more fond of Veggie Grill, Real Food Daily and M. Cafe de Chaya.

Miss Demeanor · **Joined:** Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:15 pm **Posts:** 9

Sage Vegan
Flore Vegan
Kind Kreme
Elf Cafe
Sun Power Raw Cafe
Cruisers Pizza
Fatty's
Green Leaves
Cafe Gratitude

Also many places in LA area are vegan friendly and have authentic vegan items on their menus.

LFL · **Joined:** Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:25 pm **Posts:** 185

Just FYI, Green Leaves was listed on the old Quarrygirl blog as one of the restaurants that lie about being vegan:

http://archives.quarrygirl.com/category ... ves-vegan/

quagga · **Joined:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:02 pm **Posts:** 633

Vinh Loi in Reseda. Delicious banh mi. The owner, Kevin, is a really nice guy.

Also, Seed Kitchen in Venice.

alice1drland · **Posted:** Sun May 13, 2012 2:25 pm

http://forum.theppk.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=318

Here you go, friend. It's just not a very active thread.

LFL · **Joined:** Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:25 pm **Posts:** 185

Thanks!

Adam Crisis · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:41 pm

native foods was killer!

best vegan reuben I have ever had

taken with a crappy cell phone camera and it still looks killer

erin32mc · **Posted:** Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:47 pm

I have to agree, adam crisis, the reuben at native foods is so good. hits the spot every time.

LFL · **Joined:** Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:25 pm **Posts:** 185

I posted this to the other Los Angeles thread as well, but it's worth repeating here.

I went to Madeleine Bistro last night! The food was superb, as usual over there (I only go on very special occasions, because it's also pricey). I found out though that the owners will be opening a gelato/panini shop (called Maddie's) on Pico, near the Westside Pavilion. The are hoping to have it open around Labor Day weekend. I can't wait to see what magical treats they'll conjure in the new place!

In the course of that conversation I also found out from some other customers at Madeleine's that Scoops has opened a second ice cream parlor on Overland and Palms. If you haven't been there, they have the most amazing flavors, four of which are vegan.

So, two new reasons for vegan ice cream lovers in Los Angeles to rejoice!

~Sz · **Joined:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:59 am **Posts:** 706

Awesome and noted! Thank you!

LFL · **Joined:** Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:25 pm **Posts:** 185

I see I didn't make it clear earlier, but my understanding is that the gelato/panini shop will be completely vegan.

FabulouslyFierce · **Posted:** Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:13 pm

Doomies in Hollywood!!! Vegan comfort food and THE best chocolate chip cookies I have ever had (just make sure you order the ones on the menu that they cook fresh for you).

kitschnkitchens · **Posted:** Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:39 pm

i can vouch for cruzer's pizza too! i just moved here and it was one of the first places i went to when i got here. im so sad they dont deliver to my house (im in the valley and theyre in silverlake) but its probably a good thing because i guess id go broke if i could order vegan pizza delivery all the time :)

FabulouslyFierce · **Posted:** Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:24 am

Oh yeah, Cruzer is really good. Also, Mohawk Bend in Echo Park. Lots of amazing vegan options. Swingers Cafe has a lot of vegan options too, good breakfast choices.

marmoset · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:42 pm

I love all of Tony's shops: Mohawk Bend, Tony's Darts Away, and Golden Road Brewery. Not all vegan, but the vegan items are clearly labeled and they have a separate vegan prep area in the back.

My very favorite spot has already been mentioned -- Flore in Silver Lake. Yum, yum, yum. I used to live within walking distance, but not anymore. (Now I live near Doomie's! Which is delicious but very, very rich, so it's a special treat kind of place.)

There's a new pizza place downtown called Pizzanista that has vegan pizza by the slice! And Locali just opened a mini sister store downtown also called Localita -- they have any amazing vegan breakfast sandwich.

OliviaL · **Joined:** Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 42

Hugo's Tacos- most menu items can be made vegan, plus vegan soft serve, kind of a Taco Stand
Baby Cakes-delicious donuts, cupcakes and cookies, veg and glutenfree, downtown and on Larchmont
RFD, Real Food Daily-totally vegan, amazing nachos!
Lucifer's Pizza-has a few vegan options, vegan cheese and carries gluten free crust.
Erewhon-a wholistic foods grocer with a great vegan friendly food bar and food to go!
Mare'ka-tonic bar and vegan/gluten free pizza
Paru's-vegetarian/ vegan friendly indian food
India Sweets & Spices-spice and grocer meets-vegetarian/vegan authentic Indian food eatery
Locali- A conscious convenient store, they offer great vegan sandwiches and snacks made to order, really cool people!
Lasson's- just opened their deli section, lots of vegan sandwiches and treats to pick up for on the go.
Nature Well- Fantastic smoothies/bulk items and tasty treats, all made vegan. Hop,skip and a jump from Flore Vegan.
Shojin-Vegan Japanese food, "Say What?' you heard me! Downtown Little Tokyo
Scoops on Heliotrope- Always have several vegan ice creams in the mix, yummy inventive flavors!

OliviaL · **Joined:** Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 42

Oh and... Cinnamon Vegetarian-not all vegan but some tasty vegan options. Highland Park.

OliviaL · **Joined:** Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 42

Rahel- Vegan Ethiopian Cuisine, also gluten free, AAMAAAAZING!!!! Fairfax Ave.

Sorry guys I'll stop now.

FabulouslyFierce · **Posted:** Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:57 pm

I've been wanting to try Rahel FOREVER. Need to do that soon.

There is a Scoops on the westside too, on Overland just south of the 10.

~Sz · **Joined:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:59 am **Posts:** 706

No, Olivia, this is all great!
Also: Samosa House!!

OliviaL · **Joined:** Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:04 pm **Posts:** 42

~Sz wrote:

No, Olivia, this is all great!
Also: Samosa House!!

RAD! thanks!

LFL · **Joined:** Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:25 pm **Posts:** 185

FabulouslyFierce wrote:

I've been wanting to try Rahel FOREVER. Need to do that soon.

There is a Scoops on the westside too, on Overland just south of the 10.

Rahel is good. There are three Scoops locations now, I believe. A third one just opened in Highland Park:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/scoops-los-angeles-3

YurtGirl · **Joined:** Sun Sep 16, 2012 1:16 am **Posts:** 7

I recently tried L.A. Vegan Crepe on Robertson at Olympic and really enjoyed it. Vegan French food - AMEN to that!

Also LYFE Kitchen in Culver City has a separate (and extensive) vegan menu.

Shojin is opening another vegan sushi/Japanese restaurant this weekend in Culver City. (Super excited about this one.)

Rahel seems to always have the instant deals on Groupon (or maybe Living Social, I can't remember), so definitely check first if you're planning on going and save some coin.

The Seed Kitchen in Venice is also a nice little find.

And I really like the open and airy feel of the Venice location of Cafe Gratitude and they'll even make you a BLT (with coconut bacon) even though it's no longer on the menu.

Damn. Now I'm hungry.

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