Vegan Restaurants In Los Angeles 2026

We have visited Los Angeles a number of times and each trip confirms the same thing. LA is one of the best cities in the country for vegan dining. From creative plant-based restaurants, vegan pubs and cafes to vegan grocery stores the vegan food scene in LA is diverse and constantly evolving.

This updated guide features a list of fantastic vegan restaurants across Los Angeles; a short video with highlights of some great vegan eats and a custom map to help you plan where to eat. This resource is designed to help you eat well and discover just how good vegan food in LA is.

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A Map of Vegan Food Near Me: Los Angeles

Map of Los Angeles showing pins for vegan and vegan-friendly grocery stores, restaurants, dessert places, and coffee shops, with a legend listing each location type and corresponding pin color on the left side.

When it comes to "How many vegan restaurants are in LA?" Los Angeles is a sprawling, vibrant city with a fully mature plant-based scene from fully vegan to vegan-friendly cafes, food trucks, restaurants and bakeries. But the honest answer is; too many to name in one article, because new restaurants are opening all the time and we lose a few gems every year.

So we are sharing our map highlighting a selection of standout vegan restaurants in Los Angeles but this is just the tip of the iceberg to help you find old favorites and new gems. This sharable LA vegan restaurant map can be used to help you navigate vegan restaurants, vegan friendly coffee shops and everything in-between.

A Travel Guide To Eating Vegan In Los Angeles

We always do a lot of research before we travel to make sure we have access to great vegan foods that are good and affordable. Sit back and enjoy some drool worthy food that we really enjoyed and think you will too. Be sure to check out our list of vegan restaurants in Palm Springs, a great day trip from LA.

As always this isn't a sponsored post. It's just our honest opinions about our two true loves, food and travel coming together to help you plan your next vacation getaway.

* V stands for entirely Vegan
* VF stands for Vegan-friendly: businesses that have vegan-friendly options for vegan guests to enjoy.
* G/GF stands for entirely Gluten-free and Gluten-free-friendly respectively: businesses that have gluten-free-friendly options for gluten-free guests to enjoy.

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Where We Ate

Coffee Shops

Coffee and Plants (VF)
Multiple locations

A blue latte with white leaf-shaped latte art, garnished with dried lavender, served in a green cup and saucer on a light-colored surface-a stunning find at Vegan Restaurants In Los Angeles.

A plate with two pieces of toast topped with vegan scrambled eggs and crispy coconut flakes, served with a side salad-just the kind of vibrant dish you'd find at popular vegan restaurants in Los Angeles. A fork and knife rest on the plate.

The best of two worlds caffeine and plants. A calm, plant filled coffee shop that blends good matcha lattes, coffees and plants with a sustainable mission. Coffee & Plants has a partnership with the National Forest Foundation, were they donate one tree for every 100 cups of coffee sold. Their made in house syrups lean more floral and subtle rather than overly sweet. Something we recreated at home with our homemade lavendar syrup. A great stop if you enjoy a calm, not overly crowded environment.

What we ordered: Blue Lavender latte, macadamia nut milk latte and Just Egg tartine. They were actually debuting a new menu our last trip out and we tried an iced strawberry matcha along with old fashion vanilla iced coffee.

The Motoring Club (VF)
Address: 11728 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

A cup of coffee with latte art in a bright yellow Motoring Coffee cup sits on a table. In the background, a small white truck is parked indoors on a rug, with a person working at a desk nearby.

A spacious, industrial-style room with wooden beams, scattered tables and chairs, vintage cars, a white camper, neon signs, and people working or relaxing in a casual, creative atmosphere.

The Motoring Club is a coffee shop and members only coworking space that blends coffee with serious visual interest. While there are no dedicated vegan pastries, all espresso drinks, matcha and coffee drinks can be made with a selection of non-dairy milks.

The space is filled with vintage cars including a converted vintage 🛻 Japanese K truck that now functions as a small conference table. Its a comfortable spot to get work done and enjoy a decent cup of coffee in a uniquely styled setting.

What we ordered: Vegan latte and matcha

Cha Cha Matcha (VF)
Multiple locations

A hand holds a clear plastic cup filled with iced matcha latte, showing a light green color and ice cubes, with a plastic lid on top. — Iced Matcha Latte At Cha Cha Matcha New York City Vegan Gluten-Free Travel Guide

Cha Cha Matcha is the go to stop for matcha lovers, offering both hot and iced drinks that can easily be made vegan with non-dairy options: coconut, almond, hemp, macadamia and oat milk. The brand also has locations in New York City which we wrote about in our vegan New York guide.

What we ordered: Iced Matcha latte & Pink Drink - Hibiscus, rose hips, bee pollen and maca.

Vegan Breakfast Options In LA

Kitchen Mouse Cafe (V/GF)
Address: 5904 N. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042.

Pastel green storefront of Kitchen Mouse café with large windows, a rainbow stripe above the entrance, and a welcoming sidewalk sign. Reflections of trees and people are visible in the glass.

A flaky, golden-brown vegan pastry with a savory filling sits on a pink napkin atop a white plate; a green cup and a glass of water are in the background on a sunlit table.

Kitchen Mouse is not fully vegan, but it is very vegan friendly, with plenty of clearly marked plant based options. They also offer items that are gluten free too. The cafe and bakery are located just around the corner from each other, giving you two slightly different experiences in the same neighborhood.

After checking out both, we opted for the bakery. It was more relaxed, less crowded, and the menu felt largely similar to the cafe. Parking can be a bit tricky, but this is absolutely worth the effort and makes for a great breakfast or brunch stop. We are still thinking about the tofu turkey on fennel focaccia sandwich and the pastries, especially the danish.

What we ordered: Vegan Pastries, the vegan Pâté Bánh mì with miso walnut & lentil pâté with lime herb mayo and the tofu turkey on fennel focaccia, soo good.

Just What I Kneaded (V/GF)
Address: 2029 Blake Avenue #104, Los Angeles, CA 90039.

A close-up of a vegan breakfast sandwich with vegan egg, cheese, and sausage on a biscuit, served on a white plate; with a blurred iced coffee and another plate in the background.

A close-up of a vegan burrito cut in half on a white plate, served with tortilla chips and dipping sauce, showcases the flavorful offerings typical of top Vegan Restaurants In Los Angeles. A hand holds the sauce cup beside a wrapped napkin and utensils.

They offer a delicious rotating selection of all vegan goodies at this bakery and cafe. Serving breakfast all day, lunch and delicious bakery treats.
Dine in & Delivery.

What we ordered: Yes, Chef breakfast biscuits, Crunchy wrap and some yummy pastries.

Cafe Gratitude (V/GF)
Multiple locations

A plate with a waffle topped with fried mushrooms, syrup, whipped cream, and orange slices. In the background, there is a vegan sushi roll, dipping sauces, and a glass of purple drink with a lemon wedge.

A Café Gratitude menu on a table with a featured meal titled I AM ENERGETIC, next to a glass of beet juice, a glass of water, and a small potted succulent plant.

Cafe Gratitude is a completely vegan restaurant and a longtime staple in the Los Angeles vegan scene. Their menu is built around positive affirmations, so every dish comes with a name that reflects an intention. It feels very California, and honestly, we love it.

Beyond the playful naming, the food is thoughtful, flavorful, and well prepared. The sweet and savory bowls are layered with ingredients like roasted vegetables, grains, and plant based proteins that are satisfying without feeling heavy. They also offer smoothies and teas made with ingredients like matcha and other functional add ins, making it easy to lean into the full LA wellness experience.

What we ordered: I Am Hospitable, which is a waffle, chik'n-fried oyster mushroom, and cashew whipped cream and the beet juice beverage I Am Gifted

Sugarbloom Bakery (VF/GF)
Delivery or Pickup available seven days a week.
Address: 4122 Verdugo Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Delivery or pickup in Glassell Park is available seven days a week. Classically French trained chef Sharon Wang bakery offers a good variety of pastries that includes vegan and gluten-free options.

What we ordered: Vegan Sesame Pretzel croissant

A golden-brown vegan croissant topped with sesame seeds and coarse salt sits on a light blue plate; a blurred dish of vegan scrambled eggs.

The Wild Chive (VF)
Address: 2650 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803.
Note: Open Thursday - Sunday only.

A plate with two pancakes, a veggie sausage patty topped with melted yellow cheese, and two strips of veggie bacon.

A modern café interior with hanging lightbulbs, plants, a counter, and a mural of Ruth Bader Ginsburg featuring a quote.

Wildchive started as a popup and opened a brick and mortar location around 2020. Wildchive is definitely a little bit of a drive but worth it. Belmont Pier and Long Branch are nearby . Hence parking and finding a space is a bit of a beast to find. Wildchive has a super cute vibe. The bread is all vegan, thick and perfectly beautiful for their French Toast & BLT's. Unfortunately the bread isn't gluten-free but they do have a gluten-free burrito option too.

What we ordered: We got the rise & shine - double stack of there signature fluffy pancakes served with cheesy soft-scrambled tofu patty, side of bacon, butter & pure maple syrup & coffee with oat milk. The bacon is made from soy and nice and crispy.

Lunch/Dinner

Men & Beasts (VF/GF)
Address: 2100 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Two pan-fried dumplings with a light glaze of sauce are on a white plate, accompanied by a pair of chopsticks. A brown dipping sauce and glass of water are partially visible in the background.

A bowl of fried rice topped with finely grated truffle, mixed with vegetables and mushrooms, with a serving spoon resting inside. A red teapot and a small sauce dish are in the background on a dark table.

🏃🏽‍♀️Run don't walk. A Chinese restaurant and tea lounge. I think we saw this on the socials and it was excellent; they deserve all the hype. An experience was had at Men & Beasts. The owners reimagining traditional dishes, focus on delivering unique and exception dishes.

What we ordered: For dinner, start with small plates like the Smashed Cucumber and Monkey Buns filled with char siu style filling. For a main the Black Truffle Fried Rice and for dessert five spice Bao Beignets served with black sesame caramel.

The Butcher's Daughter (VF)
Address: 8755 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood CA 90069
2 locations in Los Angeles; 3 in NYC.

A close-up of a vegan fried taco filled shredded purple cabbage, pickled onions, slaw, and fresh cilantro on a soft tortilla. A fork rests nearby on the plate.

A white umbrella with fringe sits beneath a wooden pergola and a white building with The Butchers Daughter Juice Bar & Café sign-one of the standout Vegan Restaurants In Los Angeles. Sunlight casts bright shadows across the scene.

Vegetarian with eggs and cheese options, vegan friendly with a few gluten-free options. No meat. They have NYC locations where it was founded.

What we ordered: Jackfruit Baja "Fish" tacos which was very tasty and an earl grey mule.

Gokoku Ramen Shop (V/GF)
Address: 4147 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, CA 91602.

Three plates of colorful vegan sushi rolls are served on a wooden table at one of the top vegan restaurants in Los Angeles, garnished with microgreens, vibrant toppings, and an edible purple orchid flower; two people are seated in the background.

Two steamed vegan bao buns filled with shredded vegetables and herbs sit in a paper-lined basket. Skewers with dipping sauce and a small cup of white condiment rest on the wooden table in the background.

Offers lunch & dinner. A Japanese eatery with build your own meat-free ramen bowls and vegan sushi.
They do dine in, takeout & delivery.

What we ordered: Lots and lots of Sushi.

Gracias Madre (V)
Address: 898905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069.

A black metal sign depicting a woman with rays behind her is mounted on a white brick wall above the words

A close-up of vegan quesadillas topped with chopped red onions and cilantro, served with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo.

Gracias Madre is located in trendy West Hollywood and is a favorite of celebrities. Great atmosphere, decent tacos. A little pricey but it is West Hollywood. Crossroads and The Butcher Daughter are close by and probably more our speed. But it's definitely the place to see and be seen.

What we ordered: Homemade guacamole and quesadilla.

Crossroads Kitchen (V/GF)
Address: 8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles 90046

Blink-182's drummer, Travis Barker is co-owner of the high-end vegan Crossroads restaurant. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends. They have dine in, takeout and delivery options. They also have a Las Vegas location. Honestly we were fully prepared for this to be a quick dine and dash because what does a drummer know about food. How wrong were we. Tal Ronnen, founder and chef of Crossroads is a fantastic chef. This place is the bomb dot com lol. So good, please go. We've been multiple times now in LA and Vegas and it continues to be a great experience.

What we ordered: Stuffed French Toast and a Khachapuri with almond ricotta and yellow tomato runny egg yolk.

The exterior of a gray building with large windows and a sign above reading CROSSROADS-one of the top vegan restaurants in Los Angeles. Green plants line the window boxes, set against a partly cloudy sky.

Veggie Grill (VF/GF)
Address: 720 S Allied Way, El Segundo, CA 90245
Multiple locations

A bowl of green salad topped with crispy vegan chicken pieces and croutons, served with ranch dressing on the side. An iced drink and a Veggie Grill bag-are visible in the background.

Glass double doors with veggiegrill written on them lead into a brightly lit vegan restaurant in Los Angeles. Inside, people stand near the counter, with seating visible along the side.

Veggie Grill by Next level serves up everything from vegan burgers, bowls, salads to sandwich's. From garden to grill, their mission is to serve food for a better world.

What we ordered: Vegan Grill Chicken Salad

Jinya Ramen Bar (VF/GF)
Multiple locations

A bowl of ramen topped with fried onions, scallions, and black garlic oil from JINYA Ramen Bar, with sides of edamame, tofu, and drinks visible in the background on a wooden table.

A row of stacked red and black ramen bowls with calligraphic designs sits on a wooden counter inside a restaurant with brick walls and warm lighting.

Jinya is a national ramen chain with a dedicated vegan menu. They offer plant based ramen, buns, and appetizers, making it easy to order without guessing or modifying.

The ramen is consistently solid. Their sesame based broth creates a rich, creamy texture that feels indulgent without being heavy. We first tried Jinya in Atlanta, have also visited the Charlotte location, and now LA, and we have not been disappointed yet. It is a dependable choice when you are craving a comforting bowl of vegan ramen.

What we ordered: Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen

Donna Jean (VF/GF) - Honorable mention because its not in LA
Address: San Diego

A close-up of a baked vegetable pizza topped with leafy greens, red bell peppers, onions, and dollops of cheese, served on a metal tray with a side salad and another dish in the background.

A plate of mashed potatoes with gravy, vegan fried chicken mushroom covered in gravy, and sautéed broccolini, with a knife resting on the plate; salad and bread are visible in the background.

Donna Jean is a fully vegan restaurant in San Diego known for elevated comfort food. The menu leans Italian inspired with pastas, wood fired pizzas and seasonal vegetable dishes. Its a standout stop if you are in the San Diego area.

What we ordered: There crispy well seasoned Mushroom fried chicken and a non tomato based sweet and savory pizza with their signature date sauce.

Best Vegan Burgers In Los Angeles

Monty's Good Burger (VF)
Multiple locations

A close-up of a vegan cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and cheddar cheese in a brioche bun, served on a tray with a cold red drink in the background.

A bright blue storefront with a large red script sign reading Montys and gold letters below saying GOOD BURGER, vintage lamps and an round sign with a pic of Monty the dog are above the entrance on a sunny day.

Monty's named after the owner rescue dog. Great burger made with impossible patties. Sides fries, tater taters and kale salad. Order your lemonade still or sparkling, very refreshing. What we ordered: Burgers and lemonade

Mr. Charlie's (V)
Address: 612 N. LaBrea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

A bright red takeout box with a yellow handle labeled Mr. Charlies, featuring a cartoon face with Xs for eyes and a curved line for a mouth, sits on a round yellow table.

A veganized McDonalds experience minus the milkshake's. Mr. Charlie's is definitely an Instagram worth spot. If McDonalds was vegan is the concept behind this. The menu is like what you expect meals, single burger, nuggets and fries Its a pickup and delivery establishment no dine in option. Takeout & a few small tables in front of the restaurant. We've taken non-vegan friends and they actually liked it better than McDonalds.

What we ordered: We tried the Frowny meal the definitely the most popular item. We got a Frowny Meal Not A hamburger Meal at $15.99 plus tax its a burger with 4 nuggets , fries and a drink. Its pull at the nostalgia a heart strings but honestly Monty's and Hart House are better and cheaper.

Beelman's Pub (VF)
Address: 600 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014.

View through a window into a bar named Beelman's, with a neon sign, bottles lined up on shelves, people seated at the bar, and warm hanging lights creating a cozy atmosphere.

A close-up of a plate with a impossible hamburger topped with pickles and a side of crispy tater tots. In the background, there are fried food items, carrot sticks, and a cup of dipping sauce on another plate.

A full fledged sports bar; but make it vegan. While they do have a few non-vegan selections; 75% of the menu is plant-based. Everything from vegan wings to burgers and of course good strong drinks while the game is on. Open late in downtown LA this is worth a ride.

What we ordered: Of course we order the lemon-pepper wings, seasoned just right and a vegan cheeseburger.

Desserts

Holey Grail Donuts (VF (honey)/GF)
Multiple locations

Four assorted vegan donuts in a box: one with coconut flakes, one with light brown icing and crushed red dried hibiscus flowers, one with bright yellow passion fruit icing, and one with a glossy brown glaze.

Storefront of Holey Grail Donuts with a dark gray exterior, gold lettering, and a glass door. Inside, a person is visible near the counter, and donut images are displayed on the window.

Make sure you arrive early at Holey Grail donuts because they sell out of flavors. The donuts are made to order and delivered piping hot, fresh from the fryer. The base is made from taro flour, which gives them a unique texture.

What we ordered: We got an assortment.

Donut Friend (V/G)
Multiple locations

A box of four assorted vegan donuts one glazed, one with pink icing and a strawberry, one with white icing and crushed pistachios, and one with yellow filling in the center.

Open late, affordable, and secretly vegan lol is the mission of founder Mark Trombino, One of the locations is actually plant-based ice cream. Thus, Creamo The donuts are fried in soybean oil and unfortunately no gluten-free options. What we ordered: All 100% plant-based, The Promise Ring, Hot Rosewater Music, The Strawberry So Gar and Youth Brulee.

Magpie's Softserve (VF/GF)
Multiple locations

A close-up of a hand holding a clear plastic container with a slice of pie. The pie features a crumbly topping, whipped cream, and a yellow filling.

Serving vegan and dairy soft-serve ice cream cones and slices of ice cream pie.
What we ordered: Ice cream pie.

Cake Girl Donuts (V/G)
Address: 2100 E 1st Street, LA, CA 90033 inside Saint Louis Pharmacy.

A bright pink-glazed donut on parchment paper, a small box with a sugar-coated donut, and a white takeaway coffee cup with a brown CAKEGIRL sleeve on a wooden table.

Everything is vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free, egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free, peanut-free, nut-free (except coconut). They have a selection of cakes, cupcakes, donuts, brownies, crumbs & cookies.

What we ordered: We tried there donuts and latte both very good.

Chaumont Vegan (V)
Address: 145 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

A bakery display case with shelves of vegan croissants and vegan pastries on colorful stands behind glass; some treats are arranged on wooden board with empty chairs in front of the counter.

A cozy vegan bakery, features a wooden wall, neon Chaumont Vegan sign, potted plant, counter with pastries, flowers in a vase, tiled counter, chairs, and abundant natural light.

Chaumont Vegan's exquisite selection of French-style vegan pastries. French baking through a vegan lens. Homemade vegan butter, crafted without palm oil, soy, gluten, or additives, is the cornerstone of there flaky and rich pastries ensuring your patrons enjoy the very best of vegan viennoiserie.
What we ordered: Matcha croissant, rose and pistachio
To Try: definitely get there custom made organic vegan butter coconut based no cashew or nut milk being used a variety of flavors fig, garlic, sundried tomatoes, truffle and rose ,

Erin McKenna's Bakery (V/G)
Address: - 236 North Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004.

Trays of assorted cupcakes with swirled frosting are displayed in a bakery case, featuring chocolate and yellow cake varieties with beautifully piped frostings and crumb toppings.

Erin McKenna's is based out of New York and we've been to that location too. A vegan and gluten-free bakery. All baked goods are free from wheat, gluten, dairy, egg and soy.

What we ordered: Madeleines dipped in chocolate, perfection. Moist, tender, yummy.

Honorable Mentions

Wahpepah's Kitchen (VF)
https://wahpepahskitchen.com Native American Restaurant. They serve bison and deer items native to their diet but they also have a good selection of plant based items. Address: 3301 E 12th St #133 Oakland, CA, 94601
Rahel Ethiopian Vegan Cuisine (VF)
Address: 1047 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Vegan and Gluten Free
Plant-based Ethiopian cuisine.
To Try: Specializing in dishes like tender mushroom tibs. Combo platter with legume and veggies with Ethiopian injera bread.
Plant Power Fast Food (V)
Address: 776 Vine St Los Angeles, CA 90038
Multiple locations in Los Angeles
To Try: There menu is packed with your favorite fast food classics: burgers, fries and shakes and salads. We definitely want to give their at-based milk horchata, peanut butter, coffee, cookie butter and cookies & cream flavors a try.
Stuff I Eat (V)
Address: 114 N Market St, Inglewood, CA 90301
Stuff I Eat was established in 2008 by Ron and Babette Davis. There mission is to bring healthy, plant-based options to their community. There menu is designed to be a transitional diet without sacrificing delicious taste, flavor and textures.
To Try: Soul Food Sampler Plate - Yams, Mac N Cheese, BBQ Tofu, Kale Greens, Black-Eyed Peas, Potato Salad, Coleslaw and a cornbread muffin and the Carrot Untuna.
Smorgasburg Los Angeles (V, VF)
Every Sunday 10am- 4pm
Is an open air food market with nearly 100 small business represented. To try: Happy Ice (V), Acai Valeu (VF), Cena Vegan (V), Champignon Eats (V), Donut Friend (V), HGG Tanghulu (VF) and ManEating Plant (V)
Tribal Café (VF)
Address: 1651 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Tribal Cafe's is a local, community business with an emphasis on healthier meals abundant with generous portions of fresh leafy greens, fresh-cut veggies and fruits layered with meat or plant-based proteins.
To Try: Earth Day - vegan mock turkey avocado club and Coral Bleaching a vegan Filipino faknChikn Adobo sandwich.

Vegan Restaurant Closing

This list are for some of the OG's that you may find on a lot of list because they where so good but they are closed now. But who knows maybe they will come back in other form i.e. food truck. Here's hoping.

Nic's on Beverly - V - Closed for Business March 31, 2024 Address: 8265 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048It was a wonderful plant-based restaurant and hopefully they'll be able to come back in some form.

Hart House - Closed for Business Hart House (V) - Closed for business. Address: 8265 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 900484 locations in Westchester, LA, and Monrovia

Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery (V/GF) - Closed for business. Address: 1700 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Vegan Grocery Stores

We always like to know the closest grocery stores to pack snacks and find new products that may not be sold in our area.

A storefront with blue signs reading Besties Vegan Paradise and 4882 stands out among Vegan Restaurants In Los Angeles. Other signs advertise groceries, hot food, oat-based soft serve, snacks, and say You're Awesome. Plants brighten the entrance.

Besties Vegan Paradise - (V/VF/G/GF)
Address: 4882 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029

An entirely vegan grocery store. Besties is a self-funded completely vegan grocery store that open in 2019. The only vegan store that only sells products by all-vegan companies. All products and brands in their store are 100% vegan, ethical (no animal testing), women, LGBT, and/or minority owned and primarily local, California based.

Specialty items like vegan chocolates, vegan meats, seafoods and cheeses. They also offer delicious dairy-free soft-serve ice cream. And the great news is they can ship many of the items they stock.

A green awning above a restaurant entrance reads FOLLOW YOUR HEART, with bushes in front. Above, a blue sign says ADVANCED PHOTO LAB against a partly cloudy sky.

Follow Your Heart Market & Cafe (V/VF/G/GF)
Address: 21825 Sherman Way Canoga Park, 91303.

Yes, the folks that make our vegan cheese have an entire store. A wonderful market and cafe built in the 70's. With a huge selection of dried herbs, spices, peppers. An amazing variety of sweets, grains and flours, sugars and treats.

A large glass jar labeled Whole Vanilla Beans contains vanilla beans. The label notes the product is organic, non-GMO, and vegan. Price: $4.95 each; code 30080. A gold spoon is nearby.

Re_grocery - (V/VF/GF)
Address: 5046 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
3 locations Mar Vista, Studio City and Highland Park.
They are a package-free with a huge selection of goods. Container (Glass, Metal, Plastic, Silicone or cloth bag are all welcome) must be empty, clean and dry. They also have 100% post-consumer recycled paper bags for use and reusable glass jars/bottles and cloth produce bags for purchase too. To do better than recycling.

Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market and Erewhon Market, a Los Angeles gourmet grocery store frequented by celebrities - lots of locations across Los Angeles.

Must haves: bottles of water, snacks and if you just what to spend some time in your hotel room chilling or are just exhausted; prepackaged lunch/dinner is always an option. Check out our list of vegan gluten-free options available at Trader Joe's.

Where We Stayed

Location - Hawthorne, California (a 30 minute drive from Downtown Los Angeles and ten minutes from the airport.)

Nightly Rates: under $150 a night.

Hotel prices are pretty steep for a week's stay in LA so we opted for an Airbnb. We rent a small private bungalow with full bathroom and kitchen.

Our criteria for selecting a rental are as follows.

We look for superhosts (people who Airbnb have identified as providing outstanding hospitality with at least a 4.8 rating), are labeled Airbnb Plus (a curated collection of Airbnbs that have been chosen for their exceptional design and great hospitality). There is also Airbnb Luxe which is similar but instead focuses on the most luxury Airbnb offerings. And lastly they have over 200 reviews (reading the reviews can give you a good idea of the quality and feel of a place).

In our mind that means they have been vetted and shouldn't be a fluke in quality, service and safety.

Should You Rent A Car

Absolutely, you should rent a car. Driving is the best option for getting around LA. There is public transit and of course Uber and Lyft, but Los Angeles is very spread out and without a car you would spend a lot of time in transit. Be careful when it rains. Roads are really designed and pot holes pop up after a heavy rain. We hit a pothole in Beverly Hills after a heavy rain last trip and had a blow out. Remember check you maps there are tolls in LA and make sure your not parked on the city sweeper side of the street; don't be like us and get mailed a ticket.

Things To Do

Disneyland

Disneyland in Anaheim, California not to be confused with Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

A one day pass cost $83.00 and should be bought well in advance of your arrival. They have great vegan options in the park.

Hollywood Sign

You can see the 100 year old sign without hiking to see it. The three easiest locations to see the sign without a hike are:

At the Hollywood Sign Vista Point (Lake Hollywood) park.
W. 4th St & S. Windsor Blvd where you can frame the Hollywood Sign between two rows of palm trees.
And at Griffith Observatory.

Find even more locations to see the sign at www.shershegoes.com

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LA Artwork

A hand holds a card labeled Annabelles Book Club LA in front of a colorful mini print vending machine that dispenses surprise prints for $1 in quarters. The machine displays illustrations of various small items.

Looking for a fun little adventure, a unique gift to bring back or some nini orginal art for yourself this is a very activity.

Find even more locations to see the sign at www.shershegoes.com

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