In a culinary-focused city as big and diverse as the City of Angels, it is no surprise that vegan food in Los Angeles is well represented.
From cozy brick-and-mortar establishments to fun food truck experiences, there’s an eatery sure to tempt tastebuds while remaining true to the tenets of a plant-based diet.
Here, we’re spotlighting five Black-owned hotspots to consider the next time you’re craving vegan food in Los Angeles.
On the Menu: Vegan Food in Los Angeles
Based in South Los Angeles in the historic Crenshaw District community, Baba’s Vegan Cafe is a family-owned establishment best known for its plant-based dishes and Jamaican-style veggie platters. Established by self-described culinary artivist Baba Wo’se Kofi, Baba’s Vegan Cafe was created to provide the community with a healthier dining option while introducing individuals to the flavors and versatility of a vegan lifestyle, “one mouth at a time.”
Standouts from the menu include the “Welcome Home Plate” (featuring their kale & mac salad, rice, beans, cabbage and fried cauliflower) and the “Soul Platter” (includes their hot mac, yams, greens, rice, beans with fried mushrooms). Foodies can dine in, pick up, or arrange for a catered event to enjoy this cafe’s delicious African diasporic vegan food in Los Angeles.
With a menu described as “plant-based comfort food,” Gorilla Grub is a vegan pop-up restaurant and catering establishment based in Los Angeles that can be found at local farmers’ markets and festivals.
Their gumbo, BBQ pulled porkless sandwich with potato salad and fruit cobblers will make your mouth water. Celebrating nine years of serving up vegan deliciousness, you can keep pace with where to spot Gorilla Grub’s next appearance by following them on social media (Instagram and Facebook).
While this popular hotspot of “plant-based deliciousness” is located in the city of Inglewood, it’s still considered to be part of the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and we just couldn’t resist including it in this collection of eateries serving vegan food in Los Angeles. Stuff I Eat is helmed by chef Babette Davis, a world-class vegan chef with a loyal social media fan base.
Established in 2008 by Davis and her husband, Ron, this dining establishment features a menu designed for individuals who are exploring vegan flavors, as well as those transitioning to a whole-food, plant-based diet.
By Jocelyn Amador
