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Costa Mesa 118 Degrees (V) Organic, All Raw. 2981 Bristol St, Ste B5 (@ Baker). 714-754-0718. Open M–Sa 9am–10pm, Su 10am–9pm, Su brunch 10am–3pm. Take-out available. avanti Café (ve) Organic, Italian, International. 259 E 17th St. 949-548-2224. M–Sa 11am–10pm, Su 11am–8pm. Brunch Sa–Su 11am–1pm. Takeout available. native Foods (V) 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 (ve) Chinese, Vietnamese, & some raw cuisine. 16563 Brookhurst St. Tu–Su 11:30am–9:30pm. Closed M. (714) 418-0658. Garden Grove thuyen Vien (ve) Vietnamese, Chinese, Singaporean. 11080 Magnolia St. W–M 10:30am–9pm. Closed Tu. (714) 638-8189. Huntington Beach Bodhi tree Vegetarian Café (V) Southeast Asian with a Zen atmosphere. 501 Main St, Suite E. W–M 11am–10pm. Closed Tu. (714) 969-9500. good to go (ve) Juice Bar. 5930 Warner Ave (@ Springdale). 714-8406400. M–Sa 7am–7pm, Su 9am–2pm. Irvine 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. 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 Wheel of Life (V) Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian & Thai. 14370 Culver Dr, Suite 2G. W–M 11am–3pm, 4:30pm–9:30pm. Closed Tu. (949) 551-8222. Laguna Beach the Stand natural Foods restaurant (V) Small stand with large selection of soups, salads & sandwiches. 238 Thalia St. 7 days 7am– 7pm. (949) 494-8101. Tustin India Sweets and Spices (ve) North & South Indian. 14441 Newport Ave. Tu–Su 10am–8:30pm. Closed M. (714) 731-2910.
t 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, Los Angeles has it all – from California cuisine and raw organic meals to Japanese fast food or home-style comfort foods. If you are heading to 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. Friends of Animals has a new, all vegan cookbook, The Best of Vegan Cooking. To purchase this book, visit our Website at www.friendsofanimals.org
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Chino Hills Veggie and tea House (ve) International. 14670 Pipeline Ave. Su–Th 11am–9pm, F–Sa 11am–8pm. (909) 606-6076.
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Carlsbad Cilantro Live! (V) Organic, exotic & 100% raw. 300 Carlsbad Village Dr. Su–Th 11:30am–8:30pm, F–Sa 11:30am–9:30pm. (760) 585-0136. San Diego India Sweets and Spices (ve) North & South Indian. 5440 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 7 days 11am–9pm. (858) 565-6658. Jyoti-Bihanga (ve) Sandwiches, wraps & entreés. 3351 Adams Ave. Irregular hours, call ahead. (619) 282-4116. Ker Vegetarian Cuisine (ve) North & South Indian. 9520 Black Mountain Rd. 7 days 11:30am–9:30pm. (858) 566-5522. Kung Food express Café (V) Organic fast food. Full-service or drivethru. 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 (ve) 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 (ve) Vietnamese, Chinese & Thai. Large bowls of soups & stir-fries loaded with fresh vegetables, noodles & tofu. Fresh smoothies. 5501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 7 days 10:30am–9pm. (858) 279-3747. Spread (ve) Tasty nut spreads & “nouveau comfort food.” 2879 University Ave. Tu–Sa 5:30pm–11pm. Su brunch 10am–3pm. (619) 543-0406. Stephanie’s Bakery (V) Bakery. 4879 Voltaire St (near Sea World). 619-221-0285. Tu–Su 8AM–8PM. Veg-n-Out (ve) 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! (V) Organic, exotic & 100% raw. 315½ 3rd Ave. Tu–Su noon–7pm. Closed M. (619) 827-7401.
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Palm Desert native Foods (V) 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 (ve) International. 72281 Hwy 111. 7 days 11am–8pm. (760) 674-9579. Palm Springs native Foods (V) 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. 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.
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Ojai the Farmer and the Cook (ve) Organic food store with café. 339 W El Roblar. M–Sa 8am–8pm, Su 9am–2pm. (805) 640-9608.
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Hermosa Beach Planet earth eco-Café (ve) Organic, Juice bar. 509 Pier Ave. (4 blocks from beach). 310-967-9808. Take out available. the Spot natural Foods restaurant (ve) Homestyle, comfort food. 110 Second St. 7 days 11am–10pm. (310) 376-2355. Lomita House of Vege (V) Chinese. 2439 Pacific Coast Hwy. M–F 11am– 3pm, 5pm–9pm, Sa–Su 11am–9:30pm. (310) 530-1180. Long Beach 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. Zephyr Vegetarian Café (V) Funky café. Soups & sandwiches with some raw selections. 340 E 4th St. Su–Th 11am–4pm, F–Sa 11am– 9pm. (562) 435-7113. Redondo Beach green temple (ve) 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. Happy Veggie (V) Chinese. 709 N Pacific Coast Hwy. M–Sa 11am– 9pm. Closed Su. (310) 379-5035. 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 (ve) North Indian. 1909 Wilshire Blvd. 7 days 11:30am–2:30pm, 5pm–10pm. (310) 828-7060. euphoria Loves raWvolution (V) Raw, organic. 2301 Main St. 7 days 9am–9:30pm. (310) 392-9501. Planet raw by Juliano and ariel (ve) Raw, organic, with honey and bee pollen. 609 Broadway. Su–Th 10am–10pm, F–Sa 10am–11pm. (310) 587-1552. real Food Daily (ve) 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. Venice Seed (V) Macrobiotic, Japanese, Fusion. 1604 Pacific Ave. (@ Windward). 310-396-1604. Daily 10am–9pm. Take-out available.
Paru’s (ve) South Indian. 5140 Sunset Blvd. M–F 4pm–11pm, Sa–Su 1pm–10pm. (323) 661-7600. truly Vegan (V) Thai & American. 5907 Hollywood Blvd. 7 days 11am–9:30pm. (323) 466-7958. Vegan House 2 (V) Thai, American. 1717 N Wilcox Ave (@ Hollywood Blvd). 323-962-6195. Daily 11am–10:30pm. Take-out and delivery available. Mid Wilshire rahel (V) Ethiopian. 1047 S Fairfax. Su–Th 11am–10pm, F–Sa 11am– 11pm. (323) 937-8401. Canoga Park Follow your Heart restaurant and Market (ve) 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 (ve) North & South Indian. 22011 Sherman Way. 7 days 9am–9pm. (818) 887-0868. Chatsworth Woodlands (ve) South Indian. 9840 Topanga Canyon Blvd. M–F 11:30am–2:45pm, 5:30pm–9:30pm, Sa–Su 11:30am–10pm. Weekday lunch buffet. (818) 998-3031. Glendale India Sweets and Spices (ve) North & South Indian. 3126 Los Feliz Blvd. 7 days 10am–9:30pm. (323) 345-0360. Granada Hills Vegetable Delight (ve) 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 (ve) Mexican. 11403 Victory Blvd. M–Th 10am–9pm, Fr–Sa 10am–10pm. Closed Su. (818) 980-9011. Lotus (V) Thai, American. 5038 Vineland Ave (@ Magnolia). 818-7608088. Daily 11am–10pm. Take-out and delivery available. Northridge India Sweets and Spices (ve) North & South Indian. 18110 Parthenia St. 7 days 9am–9pm. (818) 407-1498. Reseda garden Wok (ve) Chinese. 6117 Reseda Blvd. M–Sa 11am–9:30pm, Su 1pm–9:30pm. (818) 881-8886. Vinh Loi tofu (ve) Vietnamese. Tofu dishes. 18625 Sherman Way. 7 days 7am–7 pm. Cash only. (818) 996-9779. Sherman Oaks Leaf Cuisine (V) Raw, organic. 14318 Ventura Blvd. M–Sa 8am–10pm, Su 10am–9pm. (818) 907-8779. Studio City Leonor’s Vegetarian restaurant (ve) Mexican. 12445 Moorpark St. 7 days 10am–10pm. (818)762-0660. Vegan Plate (V) Thai. 11943 Ventura Blvd. 7 days 11am–9:45pm. (818) 506-9015. Tarzana Madeleine Bistro (V) Elegant & organic. 18621 Ventura Blvd. W–Th 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm, F 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–10pm, Sa–Su 10am–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Closed M and Tu. Weekend vegan brunch. (818) 758–6971. Vegan Factory (V) Thai. 19014 Ventura Blvd. M–F 11am–10pm, Sa–Su noon–10pm. (818) 342-3286. Universal City Vegan express (V) 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 (ve) Mexican. 5217 Laurel Canyon Blvd. 7 days 10am–10pm. (818) 769-6315. Alhambra Vege House restaurant (ve) 1400 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. Vegetarian Wok (ve) Chinese. 529 E Valley Blvd, #128. 7 days 11am– 3pm, 5pm–9:30pm. (626) 288-6069. Altadena Oh Happy Days (V) Natural foods market & restaurant. 2283 N Lake Ave. M–F 11am–6:30pm, Sa 11am–6pm. Closed Su. (626) 797-0383. Claremont ecoterra (V) Vegan organic prepared foods and juice bar. Emphasis on gluten-free selections. 1 North Indian Hill Blvd. 909-624-8580. M–Sa 9am–8pm, Su 11am–6pm. Covina Covina tasty (ve) Fast food. 1063 N Citrus Ave. 7 days 11am–10:30pm. (626) 332-8816. Duarte India Sweets and Spices (ve) North & South Indian. 1208 E Huntington Dr. 7 days 11am–9pm. (626) 357-6899. Eagle Rock Fatty’s and Company (ve) 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 (V) Chinese, Thai. 3311 N Tyler Ave. Tu–Su 11am–9pm. Closed M. (626) 350-1900. Hacienda Heights garden Fresh (ve) Chinese. 16034 Gale Ave. 7 days 11am–8pm. (626) 968-2279. Monterey Park Happy Family III (ve) 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 (ve) Healthy, delicious fast food. 817 N Lake Ave. 7 days 9:30am–9pm. (626) 794-0861. Rancho Cucamonga Bright Star thai (V) Traditional Thai dishes featuring mock meats. 9819 Foothill Blvd, Suite F. 909-980-9797. Open daily 11:00am–10:00pm. Rowland Heights Happy Family Vegetarian restaurant (ve) Chinese. 18425 E Colima Rd. 7 days 11:30am–2:45pm, 5pm–9pm. (626) 965-9923. Happy Veggie garden (ve) Chinese. 1015 S. Nogales St, #127-A. 626-8102298. Su–Th 11am–9pm, F–Sa 11am–9:20pm. Closed 3pm–5pm M–Th. San Dimas Veggie and tea House (ve) International. 641 Arrow Hwy. 7 days 11am–8pm. (909) 592-6323. San Gabriel Fine garden Vegetarian Cuisine (ve) Chinese. 841 W Las Tunas Dr. 7 days 11am–9pm. (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 (V) Vietnamese. 9324 E Garvey Ave, #8. Tu–Su 9am–9pm. Closed M. (626) 443-8687.
Upland a Loving Hut (V) Chinese. 903-B W Foothill Blvd. Tu–Sa 11am–9pm, Su 4pm–9pm. Closed M. (909) 982-3882. West Covina One World Vegetarian Cuisine (ve) International. 178 S Glendora Ave. M–Sa 11am–9pm, Su 3–8pm. (626) 917-2727. Cerritos 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. the Vegi Wockery (V) Chinese. 11329 - 183rd St. M–Sa 11:30am– 2:30pm, 4:30pm–9pm. Closed Su. (562) 809-3928. Vasantha Bhavan (ve) South Indian. 11321 East 183rd St. 462-8091600. Tu–Su 11:30am–9:30pm. Closed M. www.vasanthabhavan.net Norwalk Our Daily Bread (V) 7th Day Adventist store with lunch counter & 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.
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Busaba thai (ve) 7168 Melrose Ave. 7 days 11am–10pm. (323) 857-1882. real Food Daily (V) Hip, eclectic, organic. 414 N La Cienega Blvd. M–Th 11:30am–10pm, F–Sa 11:30am–11pm, Su 10am–10pm. (310) 289-9910. Leaf Cuisine (V/K) Raw. 8365 Santa Monica Blvd. 323-650-0181. Daily 8am–9pm. www.leafcuisine.com Vegan glory (V) Burgers, soups, salads & noodles. 8393 Beverly Blvd. 7 days 11am–10pm. (323) 653-4900. Culver City annapurna Cuisine (ve) North & South Indian. 10200 Venice Blvd. 7 days 11am–3pm, 5pm–10pm. (310) 204-5500. govinda’s (ve) North & South Indian. 3764 Watseka Ave (@ Venice). M–Sa 11am–3pm, 5pm–8:30pm, Su noon–4pm. (310) 836-1269. India Sweets & Spices (ve) North & South Indian. 9409 Venice Blvd (@ Bagley, NW corner). 7 days 11am–9pm. (310) 837-5286. Leaf Cuisine (V) Raw, organic. 11938 W Washington Blvd. M–Sa 8am–10pm, Su 10am–9pm. (310) 390-6005. Samosa House (ve) Indian fast food. 11510 W Washington Blvd. 7 days 11am–9pm. (310) 398-6766. El Segundo Veggie grill (V) American, International. Creative sandwiches, burgers and salads. Plaza El Segundo. 720 Allied Way. 310-535-0025. Open daily 11am–11pm. West Los Angeles California Vegan (V) Thai, American. 12113 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 207, 2nd Fl. (@ Bundy). 310-207-4798. Open daily 11am–10:30pm. Delivery and takeout available. the Vegan Joint (V) Breakfast burritos, pancakes, burgers, wraps, tofu & noodle dishes. 10438 National Blvd. Su–Th 11am–9pm, F–Sa 11am–10pm. Closed Tu. (310) 559-1357. Westwood native Foods (V) Wide variety of salads, seitan, tempeh, soy dishes & vegan deserts. 1110½ Gayley Ave. 7 days 11am–10pm. (310) 209-1055.
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Cru Café (ve) Organic, raw fusion. 1521 Griffith Park Blvd. M 5:30pm– 10pm, W–Su 5:30pm–10pm. Closed Tu. (323) 667-1551. Mr. Wisdom Organic Health Food (ve) Café & juice bar. 3526 W Slauson Ave. M–F 10am–7pm, Sa 10am–6pm. Closed Su. (323) 295-1517. Vegi-Soul (ve) Take-out soul food. 1436 W Jefferson Blvd. Tu–Sa 11am–9pm, Su 11am–7pm. Closed M. (323) 731-8344.
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tierra Café (ve) Weekdays all-you-can-eat buffet. Vegan brunch Sa. 818 Wilshire Blvd. M–F 7am–3:30pm. Closed Sa–Su. (213) 629-1402. Veggie grill (V) American, International. Creative sandwiches, burgers and salads. 8000 Sunset Blvd. 323-822-7575. Open daily 11am–11pm.
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California Vegan (V) Thai. 7300 Sunset Blvd. 7 days 11am–10:30pm. (323) 874-9079.