At Friends of Animals, we advocate a vegan diet as the most direct and life-affirming form of animal rights activism. Vegans often engage in lively discussion about how and why they made the change from animal derivatives to a pure vegetarian lifestyle. Incentives abound: We want to protect the environment, for it is home to us and all other animals. We want to be healthy and fit. We want to stop supporting the major industries that exploit other animals for profit.
As an exciting bonus, when we take animals off the menu we open doors to a whole new array of healthful and delicious foods. Simply put, vegan food tastes good.
Southern California offers a diverse range of vegetarian restaurants, with enough variety to ensure a satisfying meal to fit any price range. No matter what you are looking for, Southern California has it all — from California cuisine and raw organic meals to Japanese fast food or home-style comfort foods.
If you are in West Hollywood, be sure to check out Real Food Daily. The fully-vegan menu is sure to make your mouth water. The lentil-walnut pâté makes for a tasty appetizer, and following it up with the Salisbury seitan and mashed potatoes will ensure a flavorful and satisfying meal.
If you are a Hollywood tourist, take a break from sightseeing and enjoy Thai food at California Vegan on Sunset Boulevard.
The San Fernando Valley offers vegan drumsticks and spinach noodle soup courtesy of the Garden Wok. Or check out any of the four Native Foods locations, with their tantalizing menu of organic offerings such as the Rockin’ Morrocan – vegetables and soy “meat” marinated, skewered and charbroiled.
And the next time someone asks “but what do you eat?” hand them this guide and treat them to lunch and a learning experience for which their taste buds — and the animals — will thank you. And so do we.
Many vegetarian dishes can be prepared vegan; be sure to inquire. Many restaurants deliver; call them for details. Please call restaurants before visiting to confirm hours, wheelchair access and methods of payments.
Download a FREE Vegan Restaurant Guide or to purchase a print copy for 25¢, please use our online store.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
BEACHES
Hermosa Beach
The Spot Natural Foods Restaurant (meatless with vegan options)Homestyle, comfort food.
110 Second St. 7 days 11am–10pm.
(310) 376-2355.
Lomita
House of Vege (vegan) Chinese.
2439 Pacific Coast Hwy.
M–Th 11am–3pm, 5pm–9pm, F 11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm, Sa 11am–9:30pm, Su 11am–9pm.
310) 530-1180.
Long Beach
Zephyr Vegetarian Café (vegan) Funky café. Soups & sandwiches with some raw selections.
340 E 4th St.
Tu–Sa 11am–8pm, Su 11am–4pm. Closed M.
(562) 435-7113.
Redondo Beach
Green Temple (meatless with vegan options) International.
1700 S Catalina Ave.
Tu–Th 11am–4pm, 5pm–9pm, F–Sa 11am–4pm, 5pm–10pm, Su 9am–4pm, 5pm–9pm.
Closed M. Stops seating ½ hour prior to closing.
(310) 944-4525.
Santa Monica
Chandni Vegetarian Cuisine of India (meatless with vegan options) North Indian.
1909 Wilshire Blvd.
M–F 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–10pm, Sa–Su noon–3pm, 5pm–10pm.
(310) 828-7060.
Euphoria loves RAWvolution (vegan) Raw, organic.
2301 Main St.
7 days 11am–8:30pm.
(310) 392-9501.
Juliano’s (meatless with vegan options) Raw, organic.
609 Broadway.
Su–Th 11am– 10pm, F–Sa 11am–11pm.
(310) 587-1552.
Real Food Daily (meatless with vegan options) Hip, eclectic, organic.
514 Santa Monica Blvd.
7 days 11:30am–10pm.
(310) 451-7544.
CENTRAL LOS ANGELES
Jade Café (vegan) Organic, raw fusion.
1521 Griffith Park Blvd.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(323) 667-1551.
Mr. Wisdom Organic Health Food (meatless with vegan options) Café & juice bar.
526 W Slauson Ave.
M–F 9:30am–7pm, Sa 9:30am–6pm.Closed Su.
(323) 295-1517.
Vegi-Soul (meatless with vegan options) Take-out soul food.
1436 W Jefferson Blvd.
Tu–Su noon–8pm. Closed M.
(323) 731-8344.
Manas (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
2823 S Vermont Ave (near USC).
Tu–Su noon–2:30pm, 5:30–10pm. Closed M.
(323) 731-4333.
DOWNTOWN
Casa de Sousa (meatless with vegan options) Fair trade coffee, vegan hot chocolate & soups.
634 N Main St. Irregular hours, call ahead.
(213) 687-0363.
Tierra Café (meatless with vegan options) Weekdays all-you-can-eat buffet. Vegan brunch Sa.
818 Wilshire Blvd.
M–F 6:30am–3:30pm, Sa noon– 3pm. Closed Su.
(213) 629-1402.
Vegin’Out (vegan) Delivery service.
8401 Tuscany Ave.
Delivers vegan meals from Malibu to Palos Verdes & inland to San Fernando Valley. Meals ordered by the week. Call Su to start delivery by Tu.
(310) 574-9405.
HOLLYWOOD
California Vegan (vegan) Thai.
7300 Sunset Blvd.
7 days 11am– 10:30pm.
(323) 874-9079.
Paru’s (meatless with vegan options) South Indian.
5140 Sunset Blvd.
M–F 4pm–11pm, Sa–Su 1pm–10pm.
(323) 661-7600.
Truly Vegan (vegan) Thai & American.
5907 Hollywood Blvd.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(323) 466-7958.
Mid Wilshire
Rahel (vegan) Ethiopian.
1047 S Fairfax.
Su–Th 11am–10pm, F–Sa 11am–11pm.
(323) 937-8401.
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Canoga Park
Follow Your Heart Restaurant and Market (meatless with vegan options)
Health food store with café.
21825 Sherman Way (1.5 blocks east of Topanga Canyon Blvd).
7 days 8am–9pm.
(818) 348–3240.
India Sweets and Spices (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
22011 Sherman Way.
7 days 11am–9pm.
(818) 887-0868.
Chatsworth
Woodlands (meatless with vegan options) South Indian.
9840 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Tu–F 11:30am–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm, Sa–Su 11:30am–10pm.Closed M. Weekday lunch buffet.
(818) 998-3031.
Glendale
India Sweets and Spices (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
3126 Los Feliz Blvd. 7 days 11am–9pm.
(323) 345-0360.
Granada Hills
Vegetable Delight (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
17823 Chatsworth St (bet. Zelzah & White Oak).
Tu–Su 11:30am–9:30pm. Closed M.
(818) 360-3997.
North Hollywood
Leonor’s Vegetarian restaurant (meatless with vegan options) Mexican.
11403 Victory
Blvd. M–Sa 10am–10pm. Closed Su.
(818) 762-0660.
Northridge
India Sweets and Spices (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
18110 Parthenia St.
7 days 11am–9pm.
(818) 407-1498.
Reseda
Garden Wok (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
6117 Reseda Blvd.
M–Sa 11:30am–9:30pm, Su 4pm–9:30pm.
(818) 881-8886.
Vinh Loi Tofu (meatless with vegan options) Vietnamese. Tofu dishes.
18625 Sherman Way.
7 days 7am–7 pm. Cash only.
(818) 996-9779.
Sherman Oaks
Leaf Cuisine (vegan) Raw, organic.
14318 Ventura Blvd.
7 days 8am–9pm.
(818) 907-8779.
Studio City
Leonor’s Vegetarian Restaurant (meatless with vegan options) Mexican.
12445 Moor-park St.
M–Sa 10am–10pm. Closed Su.
(818)762-0660.
Vegan Plate (vegan) Thai.
11943 Ventura Blvd.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(818) 506-9015.
Tarzana
Madeleine Bistro (vegan) Elegant & organic.
18621 Ventura Blvd.
Tu–Th 5pm–9:30pm, F 5pm–10:30pm, Sa 10am–3pm, 5pm–10:30pm, Su 10am–3pm,
5pm–9pm. Closed M. Weekend vegan brunch.
(818) 758–6971.
Vegan Factory (vegan) Thai.
19014 Ventura Blvd.
M–F 11am–10pm, Sa–Su noon–10pm.
(818) 342-3286.
Universal City
Vegan Express (vegan) Thai & American.
3217 Cahuenga Blvd West (near Universal).
Su–Th 11am–9pm, F–Sa 11am–10pm.
(323) 851-8837.
Valley Village
Leonor’s Vegetarian Restaurant (meatless with vegan options) Mexican.
5217 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
7 days 10am–10pm.
(818) 769-6315.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Alhambra
Vegetarian Wok (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
529 E Valley Blvd, #128.
7 days 11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm.
(626) 288-6069.
Veggie House Restaurant (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
1400 E Valley Blvd.
7 days 11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm.
(626) 293-8169.
Altadena
O Happy Days (vegan) Natural foods market & restaurant.
2283 N Lake Ave.
M–F 11am–6:30pm, Sa 11am–6pm. Closed Su.
(626) 797-0383.
Covina
Covina Tasty (meatless with vegan options) Fast food.
1063 N Citrus Ave.
7 days 11:30am–10:30pm.
(626) 332-8816.
Duarte
India Sweets and Spices (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
1208 E Huntington Dr. 7 days 11am–9pm.
(626) 357-6899.
Eagle Rock
Fatty’s and Company (meatless with vegan options) Sandwiches & salads.
1627 Colorado Blvd.
W–Sa 5pm–10pm, Su 5pm–9pm. Closed M–Tu.
(323) 254-8804.
El Monte
Tea Shaker and Vegetarian Food (vegan) Chinese, Thai.
3311 N Tyler Ave.
Tu–Su 11am–9pm. Call Mondays as they are closed every other week.
(626) 350-1900.
Hacienda Heights
Garden Fresh (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
16034 Gale Ave.
7 days 11am–8pm.
(626) 968-2279.
Monterey Park
Happy Family III (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
608 N Atlantic Blvd.
M–F 11:30am–2:45pm, 5pm–8:45pm, Sa–Su 11:30am–8:45pm.
(626) 282-8986.
Pasadena
Orean, The Health Express (meatless with vegan options) Healthy, delicious fast food.
817 N Lake Ave.
7 days 9:30am–9pm.
(626) 794-0861.
Rowland Heights
Happy Family Vegetarian Restaurant (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
18425 E Colima Rd.
M–F 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–9pm, Sa–Su 11:30am–9pm.
(626) 965-9923.
San Dimas
Veggie and Tea House (meatless with vegan options) International.
641 Arrow Hwy.
7 days 11am–9pm.
(909) 592-6323.
San Gabriel
Fine Garden Vegetarian Cuisine (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
841 W Las Tunas Dr.
M–Th 11am–9pm, F–Su 11am–9:30pm.
(626) 282-2282.
South El Monte
Veggie Life (vegan) Vietnamese.
9324 E Garvey Ave, #8.
Tu–Su 9am–9pm. Closed M.
(626) 443-8687.
Upland
Veggie Era (vegan) Chinese.
903-B W Foothill Blvd.
Tu–Sa 11am–9pm, Su 4pm–9pm. Closed M.
(909) 982-3882.
Whittier
Veggie Bistro (meatless with vegan options) Mostly Chinese, some Thai & Vietnamese.
6557 Comstock Ave.
Tu–F 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–8:30pm, Sa–Su 11:30am–9pm. Closed M.
(562) 907-7898.
West Covina
One World Vegetarian Cuisine (meatless with vegan options) International.
178 S Glendora Ave.
M–Sa 11am–9pm, Su 3–8pm.
(626) 917-2727.
SOUTHEAST
Cerritos
The Vegi Wockery (vegan) Chinese.
11329 -183rd St. M–Sa 11:30am–2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Closed Su.
(562) 809-3928.
Norwalk
Our Daily Bread (vegan) 7th Day Adventist store with lunchcounter & patio seating.
12201 Firestone Blvd.
M 10am–4:30pm, Tu 10am–7pm, W–Th 10am–4:30pm, F 10am–2pm,Closed Sa & Su.
(562) 863-6897.
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Busaba Thai (meatless with vegan options)
7168 Melrose Ave.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(323) 857-1882.
Real Food Daily (vegan) Hip, eclectic, organic.
414 N La Cienega Blvd.
M–Th 11:30am–10pm, F–Sa 11:30am–11pm, Su 10am–10pm.
(310) 289-9910.
Taste of the Goddess (vegan) Raw & organic.
7253 Santa Monica Blvd.
M–Sa 11am–9pm, Su noon–6pm.
(323) 874-7700.
Vegan Glory (vegan) Burgers, soups, salads & noodles.
8393 Beverly Blvd.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(323) 653-4900.
WEST LOS ANGELES
Culver City
Annapurna Cuisine (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
10200 Venice Blvd.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(310) 204-5500.
Govinda’s (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
3764 Watseka Ave (@ Venice).
M–Sa 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm, Su noon–4pm.
(310) 836-1269.
India Sweets & Spices (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
9409 Venice Blvd (@ Bagley, NW corner).
7 days 11am–9pm.
(310) 837-5286.
Leaf Cuisine (vegan) Raw, organic.
11938 W Washington Blvd.
7 days 8am–9pm.
(310) 390-6005.
Samosa House (meatless with vegan options) Indian fast food.
11510 W Washington Blvd.
7 days 11am–9pm.
(310) 398-6766.
West Los Angeles
The Vegan Joint (vegan) Breakfast burritos, pancakes, burgers, wraps, tofu & noodle dishes.
10438 National Blvd.
Su–Th 11am–9pm. Closed F–Sa.
(310) 559-1357.
Westwood
Native Foods (vegan) Wide variety of salads, seitan, tempeh, soy dishes & vegan deserts.
1110½ Gayley Ave.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(310) 209-1055.
ORANGE COUNTY
Corona Del Mar
Zinc Café (meatless with vegan options) Salads, soups & veggie burgers.
3222 E Coast Hwy.
Tu–Sa 7am–5pm, Su–M 7am–4pm.
(949) 719-9462.
Costa Mesa
Native Foods (vegan) Wide variety of salads, seitan, tempeh, soy dishes & vegan deserts.
2937 Bristol St.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(714) 751-2151.
Fountain Valley
Au Lac Vegetarian Restaurant (meatless with vegan options) Chinese, Vietnamese, & some raw cuisine.
16563 Brookhurst St.
Tu–Su 10:30am–9pm. Closed M.
(714) 418-0658.
Fullerton
Sidney’s Café (meatless with vegan options) Tofu, tempeh & other dishes.
108 W Wilshire Ave.
7 days 7am–7:30pm.
(714) 525-5111.
Garden Grove
Thuyen Vien (meatless with vegan options) Vietnamese, Chinese, Singaporean.
11080 Magnolia St.
7 days 9am–9pm.
(714) 638-8189.
Huntington Beach
Bodhi Tree Vegetarian Café (vegan) Southeast Asian with a Zen atmosphere.
501 Main St, Suite E.
W–M 11am–10pm. Closed Tu.
(714) 969-9500.
Good Mood Food (vegan) Raw European gourmet.
5930 Warner Ave (@ Springdale).
M–Th 9am–9pm, F–Sa 9am–10pm, Su 10am–8pm.
(714) 377-2028.
The Wheel of Life (vegan) Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian & Thai.
7251 Warner Ave.
W–M 11am–9:30pm. Closed Tu.
(714) 375-9505.
Irvine
The Wheel of Life (vegan) Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian & Thai.
14370 Culver Dr, Suite 2G.
W–M 11am–9:30pm. Closed Tu.
(949) 551-8222.
Laguna Beach
The Stand Natural Foods Restaurant (vegan) Small stand with large selection
of soups, salads & sandwiches.
238 Thalia St.
7 days 7am–7pm.
(949) 494-8101.
Zinc Café (meatless with vegan options) Salads, soups & veggie burgers.
350 Ocean Ave.
7 days 7am–4pm.
(949) 494-6302.
Tustin
India Sweets and Spices (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
14441 Newport Ave.
7 days 11am–9pm.
(714) 731-2910.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Palm Desert
Native Foods (vegan) Wide variety of salads, seitan, tempeh, soy dishes & vegan deserts.
73-890 El Paseo.
M–Sa 11am–9:30pm. Closed Su.
(760) 836-9396.
Veggie and Tea House (meatless with vegan options) International.
72281 Hwy 111.
7 days 11am–8pm.
(760) 674-9579.
Palm Springs
Native Foods (vegan) Wide variety of salads, seitan, tempeh, soy dishes & vegan deserts.
1775 E Palm Canyon Dr.
M–Sa 11:30am–9:30pm. Closed Su.
(760) 416-0070.
Carlsbad
Cilantro Live! (vegan) Organic, exotic & 100% raw.
300 Carlsbad Village Dr.
7 days 11:30am–9:30pm.
(760) 585-0136.
San Diego
India Sweets and Spices (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
5440 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
7 days 11am–9pm.
(858) 565-6658.
Jyoti-Bihanga (meatless with vegan options) Sandwiches, wraps & entreés.
3351 Adams Ave.
Irregular hours, call ahead.
(619) 282-4116.
Ker Vegetarian Cuisine (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
9520 Black Mountain Rd.
7 days 11:30am–9pm.
(858) 566-5522.
Kung Food express Café (vegan) Organic fast food. Full-service or drive-thru.
2949 – 5th Ave (@ Quince).
M–Th 11am–9pm, F 11am–11pm, Sa 10am–11pm, Su 10am–9pm.
Drive-thru open Su–Th 11am–11pm, F–Sa 11am–midnight.
(619) 298-7302.
Madras Café (meatless with vegan options) Indian.
9484 Black Mountain Rd.
M–F 11am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–9:30pm, Sa–Su 11:30am–3:30pm, 5:30pm–10pm.
(858) 695-6229.
Sipz Fusion Café (meatless with vegan options) Vietnamese, Chinese & Thai. Large bowls
of soups & stir-fries loaded with fresh vegetables, noodles & tofu. Fresh smoothies.
5501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
7 days 11am–9pm.
(858) 279-3747.
Sipz Fusion Café (meatless with vegan options) Vietnamese, Chinese & Thai. Large bowls
of soups & stir-fries loaded with fresh vegetables, noodles & tofu. Fresh smoothies.
11385 Poway Rd, Suite 100.
7 days 11am–9pm.
(858) 486-7479.
Spread (meatless with vegan options) Tasty nut spreads & “nouveau comfort food.”
2879 University Ave.
Tu–Sa 5:30pm–11pm. Su brunch 10am–3pm.
(619) 543-0406.
Veg-N-Out (meatless with vegan options) Fast food, fries & smoothies.
3442 – 30th St.
M–F 11am–3pm, 5pm–9pm, Sa 11am–9pm, Su 11am–4pm.
(619) 546-8411.
Chula Vista
Cilantro Live! (vegan) Organic, exotic & 100% raw.
315½ 3rd Ave.
Tu–F noon–8pm, Sa noon–8:30pm. Closed Su.
(619) 827-7401.
Solana Beach
Zinc Café (meatless with vegan options) Salads, soups & veggie burgers.
132 S Cedros.
7 days 7am–5pm.
(858) 793-543.
VENTURA COUNTY
Ojai
The Farmer and the Cook (meatless with vegan options) Organic food store with café.
339 W El Roblar.
M–Sa 8am–8pm, Su 9am–7pm.
(805) 640-9608.
