When I'm looking for NOURISHMENT on the road, anywhere in the country, I click on my YELP App & type in " Vegetarian "... & if there are Vegan or Vegetarian places in my current location, they will come up first. The reason I type Vegetarian is because in my opinion, the key to having good nourishment is VEGETABLES!!! You will always find TONS of veggies on the menu at vegan & vegetarian restaurants! Yelp has pictures, reviews & most importantly for me, is usually I can see whats on the menu in order to determine whether it's a restaurant I want to go to. I'm busy, as most of us are, so when I'm looking for my NOURISHING "FAST FOOD", I don't want to waste time going to places with little to no options!
I love YELP!
Make sure you check the hours of operation for each restaurant! Usually I only go to 4 star places or higher.
This guide needs to be updated, so some restaurants may have closed, however there are many more NEW restaurants that have opened up....all over the country.
Southern California
Healthy Restaurant Guide
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 11:30am–9:30pm. Closed M.
(714) 418-0658.
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 To Go Juice Bar.
5930 Warner Ave (@ Springdale).
714-840-6400.
M-Sa 7am-7pm, Su 9am-2pm.
Irvine
The Wheel of Life (vegan) Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian & Thai.
14370 Culver Dr, Suite 2G.
W–M 11am–9:30pm. Closed Tu. Dinner starts at 4:30pm
(949) 551-8222.
The Veggie Grill (V) American, International.
81 Fortune Dr (@ Irvine Spectrum shopping plaza).
949-727-9900.
Daily 11am-10pm.
The Veggie Grill (V)
4213 Campus Dr (@ University Center, next to Trader Joe's).
949-509-0003.
Daily 11am-10pm.
The Greens Café (V) Chinese, American.
5435 Jeffrey Rd Ste 110 (@ Irvine Center Dr).
949-653-1241.
M-Sa 11am-9pm, Su 5pm-9pm. Take-out available.
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.
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.
Planet Earth Eco-Café (ve) Organic, Juice bar
509 Pier Ave (4 blocks from beach).
310-967-9808. Take out available.
Lomita
House of Vege (vegan) Chinese.
2439 Pacific Coast Hwy.
M-Sa 11:00am - 9pm. Closed Su.
310) 530-1180.
Venice
Seed (V) Macrobiotic, Japanese, Fusion.
1604 Pacific Ave (@ Windward).
310-396-1604.
Daily 10am-9pm. Take-out available.
Long Beach
Zephyr Vegetarian Café (vegan) Funky café. Soups & sandwiches with some raw selections.
340 E 4th St.
Su-Th 11:00 am-4pm, F-Sa 11:00 am-9pm
(562) 435-7113.
Viento y Agua Coffeehouse (ve)>American, Fast food.
4007 E 4th St.
562-434-1182.
M-F 6:00am-10:00pm, Sa-Su 8:00am-10:00pm.
Has vegan butter & tofutti for bagels. Soy, almond and rice milk options for drinks.
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.
Leaf Cuisine (V)Raw.
1408 Pacific Coast Highway.
310-316-4282.
Daily 11am-8pm. Fast food with juice bar and take-out.
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 9am—9:30pm.
(310) 392-9501.
Planet Raw by Juliano and Ariel (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.
Real Food Daily Bakery and Café (V) Organic, American.
516 Santa Monica Blvd.
310-451-7544.
Daily 11:30am-10pm.
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 10am–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.
Cafe Flourish ( Vegan)
5406 Wilshire Blvd
Miracle Mile, CA 90036
323-939-3932
DOWNTOWN
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–9:30pm.
(323) 466-7958.
Mid Wilshire
Rahel (vegan) Ethiopian.
1047 S Fairfax.
Su–Th 11am–10pm, F–Sa 11am–11pm.
(323) 937-8401.
Vegan House 2 (V) Thai, American.
1717 N Wilcox Ave (@ Hollywood Blvd).
323-962-6195.
Daily 11am-10:30pm. Take-out and delivery available.
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.
Lotus (V) Thai, American.
5038 Vineland Ave (@ Magnolia).
818-760-8088.
Daily 11am-10pm. Take-out and delivery available.
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 1pm–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.
M-Sa 8am-10pm, Su 10am-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–9:45pm.
(818) 506-9015.
Vegan Plate closes at 9:45pm - not 10pm.
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&Tu 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).
M–Th 11am–9pm, F–Sa 11am–10pm. Closed Su.
(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.
Vege House Restaurant (ve)
1 400 E. Valley Blvd.
626-293-8169.
Daily lunch 11am-3pm, Daily dinner 5pm-9:30pm.
Some of their unique specialties include Veggie Rib in Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce or Sizzling Veggie Beef with Mushroom in Black Pepper Sauce.
Veggie House Restaurant (meatless with vegan options) Chinese.
1400 E Valley Blvd.
7 days 11am–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm.
(626) 293-8169.
Altadena
Oh 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 6pm–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. Closed Mon
(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–9pm.
(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.
Happy Veggie Garden (ve) Chinese.
1015 S. Nogales St, #127-A.
626-810-2298.
Su-Th 11am-9pm, F-Sa 11am-9:20pm. Closed 3pm-5pm M-Th.
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.
Vegetarian Wok Chinese Restaurant (ve) Chinese.
529 E Valley Blvd, #128.
626-288-6069.
Daily Lunch 11am-3pm. Daily Dinner 5pm-9:30pm.
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.
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.
That's Amore! Italian Pizza Kitchen (ve) New York style pizza.
13349 Artesia Blvd.
562-926-2112.
M-Sa 11am-9pm, Su 1pm-7pm.
The menu includes all vegan lasagna, chicken parmigiana, manicotti, eggplant parmigiana, sandwiches & pastas.
Vasantha Bhavan (ve) South Indian.
11321 East 183rd St.
462-809-1600.
Tu-Su 11:30am-9:30pm. Closed M. www.vasanthabhavan.net
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.
Vegan Glory (vegan) Burgers, soups, salads & noodles.
8393 Beverly Blvd.
7 days 11am–10pm.
(323) 653-4900.
Leaf Cuisine (V/K) Raw.
8365 Santa Monica Blvd.
323-650-0181.
Daily 8am-9pm.
www.leafcuisine.com
WEST LOS ANGELES
Culver City
Annapurna Cuisine (meatless with vegan options) North & South Indian.
10200 Venice Blvd.
7 days 11am–3pm and 5pm-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.
M-Sa 8am-10pm, Su 10am-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.
California Vegan (V) Thai, American.
12113 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 207, 2 nd Fl. (@ Bundy).
310-207-4798.
Open daily 11am-10:30pm. Delivery and takeout available.
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.
Palm Greens Cafe Ve Ovo, Lacto.
611 S Palm Canyon Dr 6 (bet Dunes & Ramon).
760-864-9900.
Daily 9am-3pm. Take-out available.
Nature's Café (Ve) Ovo, Lacto, American.
555 S Sunrise (@ Ramon).
M-F 9am-7pm, Sa 10am-5pm, Su 11am-5pm. Note that soy meats might contain whey and/or eggs.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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.
Stephanie's Bakery (V) Bakery.
4879 Voltaire St (near Sea World).
619-221-0285.
Tu-Su 8AM-8PM.
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.
