Places locals haven't let the internet discover yet. Small rooms, shorter menus, the cook running the front of house.
“Try the Korean BBQ bowl or vegan Korean BBQ tacos”
“Check for honey in seasonal flavors if strict vegan”
“Try their vegan chocolate and lavender flavors”
“Ask to sample multiple vegan flavors before ordering”
“Try the vegan conchas, a highly praised authentic vegan pastry.”
“Go early to get the best variety of vegan donuts before they sell out.”
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 9 hidden gems spots in Los Angeles — filter by hours, save the ones you want to try, get walking directions on the day.
1. SK Donuts & Croissant (4.1★, Bakery). 2. Tierra Taco (4.6★, Mexican). 3. Tu Madre - Larchmont (4.0★, Mexican). 4. Holey Grail Donuts - Larchmont LA (4.4★, Bakery). 5. Ginger's Divine Ice Creams (4.5★, Ice Cream).
SK Donuts & Croissant — Donuts, Vegan Donuts.
Composite score excluding the top-15 Essentials, weighted toward venues with strong food quality but few reviews. The list locals gatekeep.
All 9 venues refreshed 2026-05-05. Photos via Google Maps.
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