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The VegeTarian guide To Los angeLes

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Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a nonprofit animal advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. with a second office in Los Angeles. Working to end animal abuse since 1995, COK exposes cruelty to animals in agriculture and promotes vegetarian eating as a way to build a kinder world. Visit us online at COK.net. ______________________ For a free Vegetarian Starter Guide, visit TryVeg.com ______________________ looking for quick and easy animal-friendly recipes? Visit VegRecipes.org. ______________________ Comments or suggested listings? Contact our L.A. office at jbhumitra@cok.net or 310-375-2280. ______________________ interested in volunteering? Visit COK.net for a list of upcoming L.A.-area events. ______________________ Fan us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ CompassionOver KillingLosAngeles As the interest in vegetarian and vegan options continues to rise, a growing number of restaurantsfrom fast-food to four-starare dishing out delicious animal-free fare.

South Bay
Fresh Brothers
2008 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Manhattan Beach 310-546-4444 FreshBrothers.com Chicago-style pizzeria with additional locations in Redondo Beach, Marina Del Rey, Westlake Village, Calabasas, and Beverly Hills. Ask for vegan cheese and olive oil instead of butter on the crust.

sammys Woodfired Pizza

780 South Sepulveda Blvd. El Segundo 310-335-9999 SammysPizza.com A pizzeria and restaurant with clearly marked vegetarian items and a separate vegan menu including options such as vegan cheese and Gardein chickn.

Why are growing numbers of people leaving animals off their plates?
For better health. According to the American Dietetic Association, vegetarians are reported to have lower rates of heart disease, blood cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and body mass indices than nonvegetarians. For the earth. Animal agriculture is considered one of the leading causes of global warming, and according to a United Nations report, generates nearly one-fifth (18%) of all global human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. For the animals. Every single hour in the U.S., more than one million animals are killed for us to eat. With virtually no laws to protect them, birds, pigs, and cows on factory farms are routinely treated in ways that would result in legal prosecution if those same abuses were inflicted upon cats and dogs with whom we share our homes. We can help animals at every meal simply by choosing the vegan versions of our favorite foods. Whatever the reason youre exploring meat-free eating, we hope youll find our Guide useful and your dining experiences delightful. Its never been easier to savor vegan cuisine in the City of Angels! Sincerely,

the spot

gina lees Bistro

211 Palos Verdes Blvd. Redondo Beach 310-375-4462 GinaLeesBistro.blogspot.com Upscale Asian-fusion restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu featuring many vegan options such as ratatouille, lettuce tacos, soba noodles, and a chocolate sorbet that tastes just like gelato.

110 2nd St. Hermosa Beach 310-376-2355 WorldFamousSpot.com LAs oldest all-vegetarian restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Many dishes can be made vegan.

turquoise

the green temple

1700 S. Catalina Ave., Ste. 103 Redondo Beach 310-944-4525 GreenTemple.net All-vegetarian restaurant offering burgers, Mexican-inspired dishes, and Sunday brunch. The soy cheese is not vegan.

1735 S. Catalina Ave. Redondo Beach 310-373-3234 Turquoise-Restaurant.com Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant featuring vegan tapas and entrees such as the Tofu Kabob and Roasted Vegetables. Soups and specials are often vegan.

zpizza

Happy Veggie

709 N. Pacific Hwy. Redondo Beach 310-379-5035 HappyVeggie.com All-vegan, Asian-inspired eatery with Thai iced tea, pad thai, and pho.

829 N. Douglas St. El Segundo 310-648-7919 zpizza.com Brick-oven pizza made with vegan cheese and vegan meat crumbles. Many locations in the L.A.-area.

Catalina Island
Caf Metropole
205 Crescent Ave. Avalon 310-910-9095 CafeMetropole.com A veg-friendly caf serving up lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends, with offerings like sweet potato hash browns and a veggie chorizo burrito with soy cheese and avocado.

Pita Pit

Jaya Bhumitra, Los Angeles Outreach Director Compassion Over Killing

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1112 Hermosa Ave. Hermosa Beach 310-374-3663 PitaPitUSA.com Order the new protein-packed vegan black bean patty, thanks to COKs restaurant outreach campaign.

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South LA
stuff i Eat
114 N. Market St. Inglewood 310-671-0115 StuffIEat.com Delicious, all-vegan comfort food. Try the Soul Food Platter, Nacho Salad, or one of the delicious desserts.

Santa Monica/West LA
Bawarchi indian Kitchen
10408 Venice Blvd. Culver City 310-836-8525 IndianBawarchi.com This all-vegetarian restaurant uses the Dum Pukht style of cooking, allowing vegetables to retain their flavor and nutrients. Of the 20 dishes that are prepared daily, 12-14 are vegan. The jackfruit pulled pork and pakoras are popular options.

golden Mean

1028 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica 310-393-6500 GoldenMeanCafe.com All-vegan caf offering a variety of salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas and baked goods.

leaf Organics

interim Caf

11938 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles 310-397-0700 LeafOrganics.com All-vegan eatery offering a number of raw, cooked, and fusion appetizers, burgers, wraps, and soups. Also hosts raw-food classes.

Veg-it-Up grill

1100 W. Florence Ave., Unit D Inglewood 310-670-7400 VegItUp.com All-vegetarian and vegan-friendly caf offering healthier versions of comfort foods made with soy-based mock meats. Many items, including the desserts, are vegan.

Better life Cuisine

530 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica 310-319-9100 InterimCafe.MenuToEat.com Offers a variety of clearly-labeled vegan salads, sandwiches, tofu scrambles, burgers, and more. Try the vegan soft serve.

native Foods Caf

717 Broadway Ave. Santa Monica 310-458-7620 BetterLifeCuisine.com An all-raw, all-vegan dining experience.

lA Vegan

9343 Culver Blvd. Culver City 310-559-3601 NativeFoods.com Organic, all-vegan restaurant chain serving daily soups, seasonal specials, and a separate kids menu. A local favorite with several other locations in the area.

Long Beach
long Beach Vegan Eatery
2246 N. Lakewood Blvd. Long Beach 562-986-5283 LBVeganEatery.com This all-vegan new kid on the block offers a diner style experience, as well as a Meatball Sub, Crispy Chicken Wrap, Stuffed Shells, cream-filled donuts, and whoopie pies.

the Bigg Chill

10850 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles 310-475-1070 TheBiggChill.com A frozen yogurt shop with one vegan option daily in flavors such as chocolate macaroon, cookie dough, and chocolate cinnamon. Cash only.

4507 S. Centinela Ave. Los Angeles 310-574-9888 LAVeganThai.com All-vegan restaurant serving a variety of Asian-inspired and American cuisine.

Planet Raw

609 Broadway Santa Monica 310-587-1552 PlanetRaw.com All-vegan, raw restaurant that also hosts cooking classes. Try the Guac & Cheeze Burrito or Salmon handroll sushi.

California Vegan thai Cuisine

the hard-boiled truth about eggs. Meet Jane.

When Compassion Over Killing investigators found her at an egg factory farm, one of her wings was pinned in the wires of her cage. Painfully thin and dehydrated, she had struggled so violently to free herself that her wing dislocated and her tendons ripped. We rescued Jane, and after having her wing amputated, she now enjoys her freedoms at a sanctuary where she basks in the sun, scratches the earth, and eats her favorite snackgreen grapes. Nearly 300 million egg-laying hens are suffering in wire battery cages in the U.S. Visit tryVeg.com to learn more and to discover delicious egg-free recipes.

Wok n Roll

4756 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Long Beach 562-597-8783 WokNRollLongBeach.com This Chinese restaurant boasts a veganfriendly, vegetarian menu including meat fried rice or chow mein and vegan chicken nuggets. Sauces are mostly vegan.

12113 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles 310-207-4798 This Thai-inspired all-vegan eatery offers a variety of noodle and curry dishes, as well as burgers, wraps, and desserts.

green Peas Casual Food

Zephyr Vegetarian Caf

340 E. 4th St. Long Beach 562-435-7113 All-vegetarian caf serving a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, rice bowls, and even vegan pies la mode!

4437 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City 310-397-9815 GreenPeasCasualFood.com Offers a vegan version of nearly every menu item, including chickn and beef sandwiches, quesadillas, pizzas, cakes, cookies, and more. Closed for renovations until March.

Six months after rescue

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Real Food Daily

514 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica 310-451-7544 RealFood.com Celebrity favorite all-vegan restaurant famous for its nachos. Offers an extensive Sunday brunch and over a dozen desserts! Second location in West Hollywood.

Hollywood/West Hollywood
Caf gratitude
639 N. Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles 323-580-6383 CafGratitudeLA.com All-vegan, mostly-raw menu with many ingredients sourced from the restaurants own local farm.

Elderberries

7564 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles 323-309-2479 All-vegetarian caf serving sandwiches, salads, soups, and smoothies. Try the homemade almond milk.

locali

5825 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles 323-466-1360 LocaliYours.com Convenience store and market with a vegan-friendly deli inside. Make any sandwich vegan upon request.

samosa House

Evo Kitchen

11510 W. Washington Blvd. Culver City 310-398-6766 SamosaHouse.net Eastern Indian all-vegetarian restaurant and market with many vegan options.

Caf Muse

seed

1604 Pacific Ave. Venice 310-396-1604 SeedKitchen.com All-vegan, macrobiotic and organic cuisine. Menu includes curries, burgers, and a weekend brunch.

6547 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood 323-464-6877 CafeMuseLA.com Serving an eclectic mix of all-vegetarian sandwiches, salads, wraps and more. Enjoy the rotating art gallery and nightly entertainment.

7950 W. Sunset Blvd., #104 Los Angeles 323-375-3390 EvoKitchenLA.com Veg-friendly restaurant with vegan items clearly marked on the menu. Options include a Vegan Plate with seasonal veggies, salad, and potatoes; stuffed Mushroom Caps; Garlic Cheese Bread (with soy or Daiya cheese), BBQ Wrap with vegan chicken, and V for Vegan pizza.

M Caf

7119 Melrose Ave. Hollywood 323-525-0588 MCafeDeChaya.com Mostly-vegan macrobiotic caf famous for its Big Macro burger. Second location in Beverly Hills.

newsroom Caf

California Vegan

seed Bistro

11917 Wilshire Blvd. West Los Angeles 310-477-7070 SeedBistro.com The sister restaurant to Seed, this all-vegan, macrobiotic caf features hand-made, whole-food fare. Try the Southwest Burger or Squash Risotto.

7300 W. Sunset Blvd. #A Los Angeles 323-874-9079 CaliforniaVegan.com Though unaffiliated with the Santa Monica restaurant by the same name, this all-vegan eatery also offers a variety of noodle and curry dishes, as well as burgers, wraps, and desserts.

green leaves

8351 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood 323-848-2345 GLVegan.com All-vegan, Thai restaurant serving authentic fare with mock chicken, beef, and fish. Try the signature Rock n Roll Noodles. Second location in Los Feliz.

120 N. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles 310-652-4444 NewsroomtheCafe.com Try the Soy Drumstix, Ultimate Maui Veggie Burger, or Wild Mushroom Ravioli at this veg-friendly Beverly Hills caf, and treat yourself to the Carrot Walnut Cake or Fruit Tart for dessert.

Parus

Chili Addiction

larchmont Bungalow

the Vegan Joint

10438 National Blvd. Los Angeles 310-559-1357 TheVeganJoint.com All-vegan Asian-inspired fare with a wide variety of unique meat, vegetable, noodle dishes and more.

408 N La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles 323-203-1793 ChiliAddiction.com This popular chili-centric restaurant offers an extensive vegan menu with, of course, vegan chili plus veggie dogs, burgers, sausages, and more. Top off any dish with vegan cheese.

107 N. Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles 323-461-1528 LarchmontBungalow.com This artisan cafs clearly marked menu boasts numerous vegan dishes: a daily soup, Cobb Salad, Maple Bacon Tempeh Club, Chicken Tostadas, and Green Enchiladas. Or go for the all-day Breakfast Burrito or Chocolate Chip Pancakes.

5140 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood 323-661-7600 ParusRestaurant.com All-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Most dishes are vegan, but drinks and desserts may contain dairy.

scoops

Veggie grill

Doomies

2025 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica 310-829-1155 VeggieGrill.com Popular, all-vegan restaurant with additional locations in West Hollywood, El Segundo, Torrance, and Irvine. Local favorites are the Santa Fe Crispy Chickin sandwich and carrot cake.

1253 N. Vine St., Ste. 9 Hollywood 323-469-4897 All-vegan homestyle restaurant. Favorites include the Country Fried Steak, Pulled Pork sandwich, and Jalapeo Poppers.

life Food Organic

712 N. Heliotrope Dr. Los Angeles 323-906-2649 Ice cream shop with vegan options, such as salty chocolate and cookies ncream. Menu changes regularly. Second location in Culver City.

1507 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood 323-466-0927 LifeFoodOrganic.com All-vegetarian, raw caf serving vegan options, including desserts.

swingers

8020 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles 323-653-5858 SwingersDiner.com Vegan-friendly diner open until 4 am. Second location in Santa Monica.

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truly Vegan

5907 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood 323-466-7958 TrulyVegan.net All-vegan Asian-inspired restaurant. Also serves American cuisine and breakfast options.

Mac & Cheeza

223 W. 8th St. Los Angeles 213-622-3782 MacAndCheeza.com Mac-and-cheese restaurant open late on weekends. Many dishes can be made vegan by requesting soy cheese.

tierra Caf

818 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 213-629-1402 Offers an extensive all-vegetarian menu with many vegan options.

Flore

Vegan Express

3217 Cahuenga Blvd. W. Los Angeles 323-851-8837 Family-owned all-vegan restaurant. The cowboy burger and chow mein noodles are local favorites.

Mamas Hot tamales

Silver Lake/Echo Park

Bulan thai Vegetarian Kitchen
4114 Santa Monica Blvd. Silver Lake 323-913-1488 BulanThai.com All-vegetarian traditional Thai cuisine. Vegan options are clearly marked. Second location in Hollywood.

3818 W. Sunset Blvd. Silver Lake 323-953-0611 FloreVegan.com All-vegan restaurant and deli. Choose from an extensive menu of burgers, Mexican-style entres, pizza, and more. The Club and Reuben sandwiches are local favorites. Dont miss the cupcakes!

2212 W. 7th St. Los Angeles 213-487-7474 MamasHotTamales.com/MHTCafe.html Authentic Mexican food with a separate vegan menu. Open for lunch daily.

Masa of Echo Park

Vegan glory

Purgatory Pizza

8393 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles 323-653-4900 VeganGlory.com Thai-inspired, all-vegan restaurant with extensive menu. Be sure to check out the chefs specials.

1326 E. 1st St. Los Angeles 323-262-5310 EatPurgatoryPizza.com Offers several sandwiches and specialty pizzas topped with vegan sausage, chicken, and cheese.

Cowboys and turbans

1800 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles 213-989-1558 MasaOfEchoPark.com Bistro specializing in Chicago-style pizza and comfort food. Pizzas can be made vegan by substituting mock meat and soy cheese. Vegan burger also available.

the Vegan House

Rahel Ethiopian

1717 N. Wilcox Ave. Los Angeles 323-962-6195 MyVeganHouse.com Authentic all-vegan Thai restaurant. Also offers vegan burgers and wraps.

1047 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles 323-937-8401 All-vegan Ethiopian restaurant with an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet offered daily.

2815 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 101 Los Angeles 213-483-7778 CowboysandTurbans.com A Mexican-inspired Indian restaurant with tons of vegan options including Tofu Naan Pizza with Daiya cheese, the Cauliflower Samosa, and Daily Daal.

Millies Caf

Cru

3524 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles 323-664-0404 MilliesCafe.net Open since 1926, Millies serves homemade diner food with many vegan options. Try the Tofu Florentine or Soyrizo Tacos from the all-day menu.

shojin

Downtown
lemonade
515 S. Flower St. Los Angeles 213-488-0299 LemonadeLA.com A vegan-friendly cafeteria serving seasonal California cuisine with two additional locations Downtown (at MOCA and USC) and more in Venice, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and Pasadena. Coming soon to Manhattan Beach and LAX.

333 S. Alameda St., Ste. 310 Los Angeles 213-617-0305 TheShojin.com Innovative, all-vegetarian Japanese restaurant featuring a popular menu built around three kinds of mouth-watering seitan.

1521 Griffith Park Blvd. Los Angeles 323-667-1551 CruSilverLake.com All-vegan, BYOB restaurant with many raw options and no corking fee!

Mohawk Bend

Elf Caf

skys gourmet tacos

5408 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles 323-932-6253 SkysGourmetTacos.com Mexican cuisine with a soul-food flare and an extensive separate vegetarian and vegan menu. Skys also has its own food truck; check the website for details.

2135 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles 213-484-6829 ElfCafe.com All-vegetarian restaurant. Vegan items are clearly marked. Try the vegan fondue. BYOB (small corking fee).

2141 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 213-483-2337 Mohawk.LA Gastro-pub with a half-vegan menu, and all non-vegan items clearly marked. Try the Fun Guy vegan pizza, or the V is for Vegan Burger, a house-made quinoa and lentil patty.

sage Organic Vegan Bistro

For a free Vegetarian Starter Guide, visit TryVeg.com

1700 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles 213-989-1718 SageVeganBistro.com All-vegan restaurant with deep fried Mac n Cheese. Save room for KindKreme ice cream.

Vegan House on sunset

2703 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles 213-483-2105 VeganHouseOnSunset.com The Vegan Houses sister restaurant.

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San Fernando Valley

Cruzer Pizza
4449 Prospect Ave. Los Angeles 323-666-0600 CruzerPizza.com L.A.s only all-vegan pizzeria, with vegan cheese, mock meats, and a variety of fresh ingredients to top any pie.

Hugos tacos

3300 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles 323-664-9400 HugosTacos.com Hugos sister restaurant offering veganfriendly Mexican cuisine. Try a soy-chorizo taquito or green tamales. Second location in Studio City.

tonys Darts Away

1710 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank 818-253-1710 TonysDA.com Eco-friendly beer house that offers several vegan items including sausages, chili, and more. Non-vegan beers are clearly marked.

Juicy ladies

22423 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills 818-716-0800 JuicyLadies.com All-vegan caf offering organic juices, smoothies, and fresh foods. Some items have honey.

KindKreme

Vegan Plate

Hugos Restaurant

12851 Riverside Dr. Studio City 818-761-8985 HugosRestaurant.com Serves everything from Asian stir-fry to Moroccan-style stew to enchiladas. Vegan items are clearly marked, as are items that can be made vegan upon request. Additional locations in West Hollywood and Agoura Hills.

3701 Cahuenga Blvd. Studio City 818-308-6758 KindKreme.com Ice cream parlor with assorted vegan flavors, famous for its soft-serve. Additional locations in Pasadena and Echo Park.

11943 Ventura Blvd. Studio City 818-506-9015 VeganPlate.com All-vegan Thai restaurant serving a variety of mock meats, including vegan chikn, beef, and shrimp.

Madeleine Bistro

18621 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana 818-758-6971 MadeleineBistro.com All-vegan, gourmet cuisine great for special occasions. Open on weekends for dinner and Sunday for brunch.

sunCaf

Vegan World

3711 Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles 818-308-7420 SunCafe.com All-vegan raw caf boasting the citys tastiest strawberry and green shakes. Voted Best Raw Restaurant in LA!

11044 Ventura Blvd. Studio City 818-985-9544 VeganWorldStudioCity.com All-vegan restaurant with an extensive menu that includes American and Asian favorites, breakfast options, and more! Delivery also available.

Pizza Cookery

6209 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Woodland Hills 818-887-4770 PizzaCookery.com Artisanal pizzeria with a separate vegan menu including vegan cheese, pepperoni, chickn, and desserts.

Pizza nosh

this little piggy didnt go to market. Meet Jimmy da snout.

Jimmy was born with rhinitis, a disease which deforms pigs snouts. On modern day factory farms, tens of thousands of pigs are crammed into large buildings, without adequate ventilation. Respiratory illnesses are common, and thousands of sickly piglets die every year before even reaching slaughter weight when they are just six months old. Typically, sick and deformed pigs are killed by the farmers, but Jimmy managed to escape this cruel fate and found his way to Farm Sanctuarys L.A.-area Animal Acres. Jimmy da Snout charms all the sanctuary visitors with his gentle and friendly personality, and loves to receive belly rubs and bananas! Visit Jimmy today go to Farmsanctuary.org for details. Check out tryVeg.com for more information about the pig industry, and how you can make a difference for animals.

North LA
Follow Your Heart
21825 Sherman Way Canoga Park 818-348-3240 FollowYourHeart.com/Market-Cafe All-vegetarian market and caf serving burgers, salads, sandwiches, and entres.

30313 Canwood St., #31 Agoura Hills 818-991-3000 PizzaNosh.com An all-vegetarian pizza place with mock meats including pepperoni, chicken, and meatballs.

Vinh loi tofu

inn of the seventh Ray

128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd. Topanga 310-455-1311 InnOfTheSeventhRay.com Vegan-friendly fine dining. Try the Crispy Vegan Duck or Seventh Ray Burger.

18625 Sherman Way, Ste. 101 Reseda 818-996-9779 VinhLoiTofu.com All-vegan Vietnamese restaurant, serving vegan pho, homemade tofu, and other Vietnamese classics.

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Northeast/East LA
Bean sprouts Vegetarian Restaurant

Fattys & Co.

103 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia 626-254-8708 All-vegetarian, Chinese restaurant with vegan items clearly marked on the menu. Start with the signature Rainbow Roll.

1627 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles 323-254-8804 FattysCafe.com The all-vegetarian, mostly-vegan restaurant serves entrees such as paella, mousacca, gratin de ratatouille, and fillet -n- chips. Extensive wine and craft beer listincluding Spanish wine from the Catalonia region in honor of the official banning of bull fighting.

Happy Veggie garden

1015 S. Nogales St., Ste. 127 Rowland Heights 626-810-2298 All-vegan, Chinese restaurant with many mock meats, such as the Orange Chicken.

the Press Restaurant

loving Hut

129 Harvard Ave. Claremont 909-625-4808 ThePressRestaurant.com A veg-friendly bar and restaurant with live music. Options include a hearty chili, the Vegetarian Thanksgiving (a lentil loaf with all the fixings), and vegan chocolate cake.

Chang thai Bistro

614 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia 626-357-9658 ChangThaiBistro.com A veg-friendly Thai restaurant offering tofu or vegan shrimp for any menu item. They even know to make vegetarian meals without fish sauce.

Figueroa Produce

6312 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles 323-255-3663 FigueroaProduce.com Vegan-friendly grocery store and deli. Deli offers vegan meats, cheese, and homemade tamales.

621 W. Main St. Alhambra 626-289-2684 LovingHut.com Asian-inspired, all-vegan restaurant chain. Try the Spicy Cha Cha or one of the noodle bowls.

something Healthy

Oh Happy Days

Charm Vegan

Fine garden Vegetarian

2283 N. Lake Ave. Altadena 626-797-0383 An all-vegan caf located inside of a grocery store. The Really Yummy Yams with Steamed Greens are worth a special trip.

1014 South Shamrock Ave. Monrovia 626-301-0096 This wrap, sandwich, and salad shop features an extensive vegan-friendly menu. Order the COK-designed Compassion Club with vegan chicken, vegan basil pesto, vegan agave mustard, and veggies on sourdough, and 10% of the proceeds will benefit our campaigns for animals.

711 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena 626-441-2484 CharmVegan.com All-vegan Thai restaurant serving curries, fried rice, and noodles, as well as soups, salads, burgers, and wraps.

841 W. Las Tunas Dr. San Gabriel 626-282-2282 FineGardenVegetarian.com All-vegan, Chinese restaurant offering mock chicken, duck, and pork. The Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Basil are a favorite.

One World Vegetarian

Veggie World

Cinnamon Vegetarian Restaurant

green Earth

178 S. Glendora Ave. West Covina 626-917-2727 OneWorldVeggie.com All-vegan restaurant with an extensive menu of mock meat American and Asianinspired dishes, all under $9.

321A W. Garvey Ave. Monterey Park 626-642-0368 All-vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant, serving a variety of mock meat dishes as well as vegan pho. Closed on Tuesdays.

5511 N. Figueroa St. Highland Park 323-982-9480 CinnamonVegetarian.com All-vegetarian Latin fare. House favorites include Chicken Mole, Vegan Tamales, and Pumpkin Pie. Most items can be made vegan.

Covina tasty

37 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena 626-584-0268 GreenEarthVeggie.com This eco-friendly, all-vegan restaurant just a few blocks away from the shops on Colorado Blvd. will please worldly palates with its Italian, Mexican, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and American cuisine.

Oreans the Health Express

817 N. Lake Blvd. Pasadena 626-794-0861 OreansHealthExpress.com All-vegetarian, take-out and drive-through featuring burgers, burritos, and more. The cheese is not vegan but the shakes are!

1063 N. Citrus Ave. Covina 626-332-8816 An all-vegetarian fast-food place with chili dogs, veggie burgers, chicken nuggets, and vegan ice cream.

Happy Family Restaurant

18425 Colima Rd., 2nd Floor Rowland Heights 626-965-9923 HappyFamilyVege.com All-vegan,Chinese restaurant with an all-you-can-eat dinner special. Try the House Chicken or Oyster Mushrooms.

Pita Jungle

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43 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena 626-432-7482 PitaJungle.com A clearly-marked vegan items chart includes falafel, dolmas, taboule, and garlic dip.

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Hotels
One Pico Restaurant at shutters on the Beach

Bakeries
Amandas Bakery & Cafe
23221 Saticoy St. West Hills 818-292-9388 AmandasBakeryandCafe.com All-vegan bakery located inside Fields Market. Stop by on weekends for the smoresand apple crumb-flavored donuts.

sweet Es

One Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 310-458-0030 hotel 310-587-1717 restaurant ShuttersontheBeach.com Offers a three-course Meatless Monday menu from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. for under $30.

1417 S. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles 323-422-8885 SweetEsBakeShop.com This bakery has a plethora of vegan cupcake, brownie, and cake options.

Farmers Market Favorites

Cobblermania
All-vegan, agave-sweetened cobblers in dozens of flavors. Available at the Torrance, Culver City, L.A. City Hall, and Hollywood farmers markets.

sugar Beets Bakery

Windows lounge at the Four seasons Beverly Hills

BabyCakes nYC

300 S. Doheny Dr. Los Angeles 310-273-2222 hotel 310-860-4000 restaurant FourSeasons.com Vegan options include the Morelian Gazpacho Salad with jicama, watermelon, papaya, pineapple, cucumber, orange juice, and chili salt; Handmade Quesadillas with charred corn, mushrooms, onion, cilantro, soy cheese, and salsa; and Eggplant Coconut Curry. A $40.00 per person consumption charge is required.

130 E. 6th St. Los Angeles 213-623-5555 BabyCakesNYC.com All-vegan bakery with a second location in West Hollywood. Treats are gluten-, wheat-, soy-, and refined sugar-free.

13641 Central Ave. Unit F, Chino 909-731-5562 SugarBeetsBakery.com All-vegan, soy- and gluten-free bakery with some no-sugar and low-sugar options. Treats are also available online, and in some retail and farmers markets. Check the website for the twice-a-month baking classes schedule.

Daves gourmet Korean Food

All-vegetarian and mostly-vegan dishes including the best tempeh, seaweed salad, and miso soup weve ever had. Available at the Riviera Village, Torrance, Culver City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Burbank, and South Pasadena farmers markets.

Vosges Haut-Chocolat

choc. a brownie company at Caf livre

9626 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles 310-842-9078 ChocBrownies.com This all-brownie business boasts the Vegan Original, and takes special requests to veganize their other flavors.

311 N. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills 310-275-3621 VosgesChocolate.com The confectionery and caf offers seasonal vegan pastries and chocolates by Chef Hayley Evans of San Franciscos famed Millennium Restaurant.

Breeze at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

JAM Bakery

2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles 310-228-1234 hotel 310-551-3334 restaurant CenturyPlaza.Hyatt.com Extensive vegan options such as a Breakfast Wrap, Panini, Salad Roll, Sweet Parsnips and Hazelnut Soup, Gardein Chickn, Red Beet Quinoa and Zucchini Noodle, Butternut Squash Bruschetta, and Mushroom Risotto are clearly marked on the menu.

JamVeganBakery.com Order online a variety of all-vegan cupcakes, muffins, cookies and other dessertseven cake pops!

Eating is for the birds. Meet Brando.

Shortly before Thanksgiving, Brando and 24 other baby turkeys were left on the doorstep of Farm Sanctuarys L.A.-area Animal Acres. They were dirty, weak, debeaked, and some also had the tips of their toes cut off, an indication that they came from a factory farm. Debeaking is a standard industry practice in which the tip of the birds sensitive, nerve-filled beak is removed with either a hot blade or by microwave; both procedures are performed on the baby birds without anesthetic. While Brando had a rough start, with the gentle care and love of the shelter staff he improved daily and is now enjoying life at the sanctuary. Visit Brando today go to Farmsanctuary.org for details. Check out tryVeg.com for more information about the turkey industry and how you can make a difference for animals.

Jamaicas Cakes

11511 West Pico Blvd. West Los Angeles 310-478-1971 JamaicasCakes.com A vegan-friendly bakery with cakes, cupcakes, pies, and cookies. Most items can be made vegan with 48 hours notice.

the sensitive Baker

10836 Washington Blvd. Culver City 310-815-1800 TheSensitiveBaker.com All-vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher bakery serving vegan bread, bagels, muffins, scones, cupcakes, and cookies.

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INDEX Food Trucks

Check trucks websites for locations

Mandolinegrill

Crepes Bonaparte

714-595-9995 CrepesBonaparte.com A veg-friendly truck offering a vegan, gluten-free crepe batter.

MandolineGrill.com Vegan-friendly, Vietnamese cuisine such as traditional bnh m sandwiches and rice vermicelli noodle bowls, as well as Vietnamese-style tacos and nachos.

sea Birds

Dosa truck

DosaTruck.com All-vegetarian Indian cuisine.

the Franken stand

949-463-2473 SeaBirdsTruck.com All-vegan truck using locally-sourced, organic, and seasonal ingredients. The incredible menu with soy- and gluten-free options changes weekly.

TheFrankenStand.com All-vegan spooky-themed truck offering hot dogs, brats, and sausages and toppings such as corn salsa, fakin bacon bits, and chipotle mayo.

Yalla truck

Fresh Fries

Facebook.com/YallaTruck Twitter.com/ yallatruck All-vegetarian truck speciailizing in falafal fusionusing non-traditional ingredients such as corn, black beans, and morein a traditional falafel sandwich.

FreshFries.biz Serves three kinds of fries with a variety of all-vegetarian sauces, including vegan options.

Moo-ve over dairy and beef. Meet William and Harry.

William and Harry were inside a truck with nearly 100 other calves headed to be sold for veal or cheap beef, but their fortunes drastically changed. Sickly and weak like many dairy industry calves, the two were emaciated, hypothermic, and suffering from diarrhea so severe that they were seriously dehydrated. Their bones bulged beneath their flesh. Harry was so terrified of humans that he began shivering whenever anyone came near. Now at Farm Sanctuarys L.A.-area Animal Acres, these two young calves are healing and growing by leaps and bounds. With the help of the shelter staff, they are also learning to trust and experiencing something almost no dairy calf ever does: peace. Visit William and Harry today go to FarmSanctuary.org for details. Check out tryVeg.com for more information about the dairy and veal industries, and how you can make a difference for animals.

Amandas Bakery & Cafe .....14 BabyCakes NYC ....................14 Bawarchi Indian Kitchen .......4 Bean Sprouts Vegetarian Restaurant ..........................12 Better Life Cuisine ..................4 Bigg Chill, The ................................4 Breeze at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza...........................14 Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen ............9 Caf Gratitude ..........................6 Caf Metropole..............................3 Caf Muse ................................6 California Vegan Thai Cuisine .........................4 California Vegan .......................6 Chang Thai Bistro........................12 Charm Vegan ..........................12 Chili Addiction ................................6 choc. a brownie company at Caf Livre .............................14 Cinnamon Vegetarian Restaurant .......................12 Cobblermania ..........................15 Covina Tasty ............................12 Cowboys and Turbans ................9 Crepes Bonaparte.......................16 Cru ...............................................9 Cruzer Pizza ............................10 Daves Gourmet Korean Food .......................15 Doomies ....................................6 Dosa Truck ...............................16 Elderberries ..............................7 Elf Caf ....................................9 Evo Kitchen .....................................7 Fattys & Co. .............................12 Figueroa Produce........................12 Fine Garden Vegetarian .......12 Flore ............................................9 Follow Your Heart ...................11 Franken Stand, The ..............16 Fresh Brothers ...............................3 Fresh Fries ..............................16 Gina Lees Bistro............................3

Golden Mean ...........................5 Green Earth ............................12 Green Leaves ............................7 Green Peas Casual Food.............4 Green Temple, The .................3 Happy Family Restaurant ... 12 Happy Veggie ...........................3 Happy Veggie Garden ......... 13 Hugos Restaurant.......................10 Hugos Tacos ................................10 Inn of the Seventh Ray...............11 Interim Caf ....................................5 Jamaicas Cakes ...................14 JAM Bakery ............................14 Juicy Ladies ............................11 KindKreme ..............................10 Larchmont Bungalow ..................7 LA Vegan ...................................5 Leaf Organics ...........................5 Lemonade ......................................8 Life Food Organic ....................7 Locali ................................................7 Long Beach Vegan Eatery .....4 Loving Hut ...............................13 Mac & Cheeza ...............................8 Madeleine Bistro ..................11 Mamas Hot Tamales....................8 Mandoline Grill ............................16 Masa of Echo Park .......................9 M Caf..............................................7 Millies Caf ....................................9 Mohawk Bend ...............................9 Native Foods Caf ..................5 Newsroom Caf.............................7 Oh Happy Days .......................13 One Pico Restaurant at Shutters on the Beach ...........................14 One World Vegetarian .........13 Oreans The Health Express ...................13 Parus .........................................7 Pita Jungle ....................................13 Pita Pit ..............................................3 Pizza Cookery ...............................11 Pizza Nosh ...............................11

Planet Raw ...............................5 Press Restaurant, The ...............13 Purgatory Pizza ..............................8 Rahel Ethiopian ........................8 Real Food Daily ........................6 Sage Organic Vegan Bistro ...9 Sammys Woodfired Pizza ..........3 Samosa House ........................6 Scoops .............................................7 Sea Birds .................................16 Seed ...........................................6 Seed Bistro ................................6 Sensitive Baker, The .............14 Shojin .........................................8 Skys Gourmet Tacos ....................8 Something Healthy .....................13 Spot, The ...................................3 Stuff I Eat ...................................4 Sugar Beets Bakery ..............15 SunCaf ................................10 Sweet Es .......................................15 Swingers .........................................7 The Vegan Joint, .....................6 Tierra Caf ................................9 Tonys Darts Away.......................11 Truly Vegan ...............................8 Turquoise.........................................3 Vegan Express .........................8 Vegan Glory ..............................8 Vegan House, The ..................8 Vegan House on Sunset ........9 Vegan Plate .........................11 Vegan World .........................11 Veggie Grill ................................6 Veggie World .........................13 Veg-It-Up Grill ...........................4 Vinh Loi Tofu ...........................11 Vosges Haut-Chocolat ...............15 Windows Lounge at The Four Seasons Beverly Hills ...........14 Wok N Roll ......................................4 Yalla Truck ...............................16 Zephyr Vegetarian Caf ........4 zpizza ................................................3

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