LOS ANGELES VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN
M Cafe, 7119 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood +1 323 525 0588 (see map) (see website for other locations)
Macro-biotic cuisine that is free of sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry. There’s plenty of delicious options here at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and they even have a kids menu. If you only have time for a drive by, grab something from their patisserie; remember the cookies, muffins, cakes and scones are ALL egg and cane-sugar free.
Cafe Gratitude, 639 North Larchmont Blvd, Mid-Wilshire +1 323 580 6383 (see map)
An organic and vegan cafe where you will find both raw and cooked options, as well as a constant reminder of what you should be grateful for. With each menu item labelled as an “I AM…” (extraordinary, blessed, gorgeous etc) affirmation, in addition to them all being ridiculously healthy, you’re bound to walk out of here feeling pretty good. Don’t miss out on a smoothie here!!
Elf Cafe, 2135 West Sunset Boulevard, Echo Park +1 213 484 6829 (see map)
Vegetarians looking to enjoy the atmosphere of a real restaurant with proper restaurant food will enjoy Elf. It’s warm and cozy, as is the hearty mediterranean and middle eastern inspired fare. Creative and extremely delicious vegetarian food.
Planet Raw, 609 Broadway Street Santa Monica +1 310 587 1552 (see map)
For anyone that is really into their health. Celebrity raw food chef Juliano Brotman serves up creative spins on American, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican and Thai dishes that are completely organic, raw, and vegan. Grab something to go or stay and enjoy a plate of much missed pasta (for all you wheat sensitives out there) washed down with one of their signature elixirs or a herbal tonic.
Real Food Daily, 414 North La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood +1 310 289 9910 (see map); 514-516 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica +1 310 451 7544 (see map)
Organic and vegan gourmet options across a very extensive menu. There’s a lot of breakfast and brunch choices here, including wheat free pancakes, waffles, various scrambles, and mixed brunch plates. Vegos: make this a regular go-to spot if it isn’t one already.
Seed Kitchen, 1604 Pacific Avenue, Venice +1 310 396 1604 (see map)
Vegan, macrobiotic fare right by the beach. This isn’t the most creative or gourmet vegetarian place around, but the food is fresh, tasty and wholesome. The burgers is what these guys do best, try a blackened tempeh burger with mango salsa.
Nite Moon Cafe, 1357 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood +1 323 936 4172 (see map)
A wholesome vegetarian cafe inside the Golden Bridge Yoga center. Great smoothie list, with delicious homemade soups and sandwiches. The perfect spot to grab a healthy meal after class, if you’re on the run, or even when you haven’t done any yoga at all.
RAWvolution, 2301 Main Street, Santa Monica +1 310 392 9501 (see map)
Both avid believers in eating raw, Matt and Janjabai Amsden started Euphoria loves Rawvolution with the intention to create a world of conscious eaters. Head chef Matt’s mind-blowing creations are 100% raw, vegan and sustainable, with all produce bought from local farmers. Whether you are a totally raw eater or not at all, you will love this place.
The Green Temple, 1700 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach +1 310 944 4525 (see map)
If you should find yourself at Redondo Beach, keep this place in mind. A relaxed and peaceful atmosphere with wholesome, extensive vegetarian menus that span from breakfast through to dinner, with a separate Mexican menu too.
Vegan Glory, 8393 Beverly Boulevard, Beverly Hills +1 323 653 490 (see map)
A vegan, mostly organic cafe with a strong Thai influence (with burritos and other Mexican choices too, because this is LA). Generous, inexpensive portions, with loads of faux meat, if that is your thing.
California Vegan, 7300 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood +1 323 874 9079 (see map)
Another vegan, mostly organic Thai influenced vegan cafe. As well as the many Asian dishes, you’ll find a wide selection of burgers, wraps, and a few irregular vegan options; chicken nuggets, pepper steak, crispy chicken, teddy shrimp batter, and fish and chips. All faux meats are homemade, so you don’t need to worry about too much processed nastiness.
Vegan Plate, 11943 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City +1 818 506 9015 (see map)
Ok, ONE more vegan Thai joint. The food is consistently great, and inexpensive, so you can frequent it as often as you like. All the Thai favourites; curries, satay, papaya salad, tom yum soup, with a chef’s selection of entrees, plus noodles. And burgers, of course.
