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Try the peanut-sesame dan dan noodles, a frequent favorite among reviewers.
The vibe: good for groups
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Los Angeles
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Los Angeles
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Israeli Hummus, Vegan Shawarma
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The vibe: good for families
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu, Fried Mushrooms
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Ramen
Cinnamon Rolls, Vegan Dough
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Worth ordering: #1 Pastry
Vegan Donuts, Ice Cream
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
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Vegan Croissants, Savory Pastries
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Worth ordering: #2 Pastry
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Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Ramen
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Mexican Tacos, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Tacos
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Bowls, Sandwiches, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
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Thai, Vegan Curries & Mock Meats
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The vibe: good for groups
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Israeli Plates, Vegan Labneh
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The vibe: good for dates
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Thai, Vegan Sushi, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
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Mexican Pan Dulce, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for families
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Vegan Kabobs, Salmon Plates
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The vibe: good for groups
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Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
3 signature dishes
What Los Angeles cooks best
The dishes Los Angeles's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best ramen in Los Angeles
- Number 1. MENSHO TOKYO Listed above as essential 03
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Rolls
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Worth ordering: #2 Ramen
- Number 3. Hinodeya Ramen Bar Listed above as essential 07
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Ramen
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #5 Ramen
15 more
Japanese Ramen, Fully Vegan
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Japanese Ramen, Vegan Rolls
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The vibe: good for dates
Ramen, Vegan Sushi Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Ramen
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese, Vegan Ramen, Tofu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Bun
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Ramen
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Ramen
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The vibe: good for groups
Ramen, Spicy Creamy Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
Ramen, Two Vegan Bowls
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The vibe: good for groups
Ramen, Vegan Bowls & Tacos
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Ramen, Green Gyoza
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Ramen
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Ramen, Hippie Vegan Broth
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The vibe: good for dates
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Miso Ginger
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The vibe: good for dates
signature #2
Best donut in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Donut Friend Listed above as essential 05
Vegan GF Donuts, Cupcakes
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Worth ordering: #2 Donut
Vegan Donuts, Ice Cream
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Donut
Donuts, Vegan Options, Fritters
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Worth ordering: #4 Donut
Donuts, Vegan Ube & Cake Donuts
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Donut
4 more
Donuts, Weekend Vegan Varieties
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The vibe: good for families
Japanese Tofu Donuts, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for families
Vegan Donuts, Voodoo Doll
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Cake Doughnuts, Vegan Varieties
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signature #3
Best soft serve in Los Angeles
Vegan Soft Serve, Froyo
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Ice creamWorth ordering: #1 Soft serve
Soft Serve, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #2 Soft serve
Vegan Soft Serve, Shakes
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Ice creamWorth ordering: #3 Soft serve
Soft Serve, Vegan Flavors & Pies
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Worth ordering: #4 Soft serve
Soft Serve, Vegan Flavors, Pies
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Soft serve
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Los Angeles
Thai Pad Thai, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 2. H.O.P.E. Healthy Organic Positive Eating Listed above as essential 12
- Number 3. Donut Friend Listed above as donut 03
- Number 4. Toluca Bakery Listed above as essential 13
10 places
Omni standouts in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Flavor of India Listed above as essential 15
Indian Bowls, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
Persian Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for dates
Mexican, Vegan Tacos & Burritos
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The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
12 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Donut Friend Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Toluca Bakery Listed above as essential 13
- Number 3. Bakers Bench Listed above as essential 06
Vegan Burritos, Waffles & Coffee
$$
The vibe: good for families
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Broken Engrish Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. BeeWali’s Vegan AF ( amazing food) Listed above as essential 14
- Number 3. Donut Friend Listed above as essential 05
- Number 4. Flavor of India Listed above as essential 15
8 places
Dinner destinations in Los Angeles
Indian Fusion, Vegan Kofta
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The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Bowls, Pizza & Brunch
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Jazz Dining, Vegan Pasta & Cake
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Cafe Gratitude Listed above as dinner destinations 02
Mexican, Vegan Menu, Jackfruit Tacos
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Vibrato Grill Jazz Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Seafood, Vegan Menu
$$$$
The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Los Angeles
Vegan Cafe, Armenian Tacos, Pastries
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Worth ordering: #3 Sandwich
Coffee, Vegan Burritos & BLTA
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vegan Cafe, Just Egg Tartines
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The vibe: good for work & study
Coffee, Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
10 places
Sweet treats in Los Angeles
- Number 1. All About the Cinnamon Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Donut Friend Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Yoga-urt Granada Hills Listed above as soft serve 03
- Number 4. Cake Girl Listed above as donut 02
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Cafe Gratitude Listed above as dinner destinations 02
- Number 2. Gracias Madre Listed above as worth the occasion 02
Argentine Mate, Vegan Empanadas
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The vibe: good for groups
Thai Curries, Fully Vegan
$$
The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Mate Conmigo Listed above as cozy hideaways 03
- Number 2. Coffee and Plants Listed above as coffee masters 03
Vegan Sandwiches, Tofu Burgers
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Crêpes, Bowls & Lattes
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Broken Engrish Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Cafe Gratitude Listed above as dinner destinations 02
- Number 3. Roots Indian Bistro Listed above as dinner destinations 01
- Number 4. The Moody Vegan Listed above as coffee masters 01
10 places
Budget eats in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Urban Masala Listed above as omni standouts 02
- Number 2. Broken Engrish Listed above as essential 01
- Number 3. Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen Listed above as essential 10
- Number 4. BeeWali’s Vegan AF ( amazing food) Listed above as essential 14
8 places
Family friendly in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Broken Engrish Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Bakers Bench Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen Listed above as essential 10
- Number 4. Hinodeya Ramen Bar Listed above as essential 07
By dish
8 lists Best pizza · Best ice cream · Best tacos · Best sandwich · Best sushi · Best pastry · Best coffee · Best acai bowl
26 places
Best pizza in Los Angeles
Pizza, Vegan Slices, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Vegan Pies
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Pizza, Extensive Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
15 places
Best ice cream in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Yoga-urt Listed above as soft serve 01
- Number 2. Yoga-urt Granada Hills Listed above as soft serve 03
Seasonal Vegan Ice Cream
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Soft Serve, Vegan Flavors
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
15 places
Best tacos in Los Angeles
Mexican Tacos, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Tacos
Sonoran Tacos, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Tacos
- Number 3. El Cocinero Restaurant Listed above as essential 08
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Tacos
14 places
Best sandwich in Los Angeles
Vegan Deli, Reubens & Pastrami
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Worth ordering: #1 Sandwich
Vegan Breakfast, Tamales, Biscuits
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
- Number 3. The Moody Vegan Listed above as coffee masters 01
Cafe, Vegan Sandwiches, Pastries
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Worth ordering: #4 Sandwich
11 places
Best sushi in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Gokoku Vegan Vegetarian Ramen Shop Listed above as ramen 08
Vegan Sushi, Creative Rolls
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Worth ordering: #2 Sushi
Japanese Sushi, Vegan Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Sushi
Vegan Japanese Sushi, Omakase
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Sushi
7 places
Best pastry in Los Angeles
- Number 1. All About the Cinnamon Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Bakers Bench Listed above as essential 06
French Bakery, Fully Vegan, Pastries
$$
Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Gluten Free
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
14 places
Best coffee in Los Angeles
Coffee, Vegan Pastries
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
- Number 2. Cafecita Listed above as coffee masters 04
Coffee, Plant Milk, Outdoor Seating
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
Coffee, Vegan Breakfast Burrito
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
9 places
Best acai bowl in Los Angeles
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
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Worth ordering: #1 Acai bowl
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Acai bowl
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Empanadas
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Worth ordering: #3 Acai bowl
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Empanadas
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Worth ordering: #4 Acai bowl
By cuisine
3 lists American · Mexican · Italian
10 places
American in Los Angeles
- Number 1. BeeWali’s Vegan AF ( amazing food) Listed above as essential 14
- Number 2. Bakers Bench Listed above as essential 06
Thai, Vegan Wings, Curries
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. The Moody Vegan Listed above as coffee masters 01
10 places
Mexican in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Tu Madre Listed above as tacos 04
- Number 2. H.O.P.E. Healthy Organic Positive Eating Listed above as essential 12
- Number 3. Gracias Madre Listed above as worth the occasion 02
Oaxacan, Vegan Mole Negro
$$
The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Italian in Los Angeles
- Number 1. Hot Tongue Pizza Listed above as pizza 01
Italian Pasta, Vegan Menu, Calzones
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Vibrato Grill Jazz Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Vegan Italian, Pizza & Pasta
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
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Questions about eating vegan in Los Angeles
Are there vegan restaurants in Los Angeles?
Yes — Los Angeles has 975 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Broken Engrish, Hummus Yummy, MENSHO TOKYO. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Los Angeles good for vegans?
Los Angeles scores 87.9/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 204 vegan-friendly venues and 233 high-quality restaurants out of 975 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 114 fully vegan restaurants and 26 vegetarian restaurants. 204 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Los Angeles known for?
Los Angeles's top signature dishes for vegans are ramen, donut, soft serve, and the city also does pizza and sushi well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Los Angeles?
The vegan scene in Los Angeles leans American, Asian, Mexican. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Los Angeles?
Broken Engrish is ranked #1 in Los Angeles by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.