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Baba's Vegan Cafe

Vegan Soul Food, Jamaican Patties

Worth ordering: Mac and cheese

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Top tips

  • Try a soul platter to sample several sides, including greens, yams, beans and rice.
  • Good to know: The hot mac can be quite spicy; choose another mac dish if you prefer milder food.
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  • Try the lentil fritters with habanero sauce.
  • Allow a little extra time during busy periods; some reviewers mention a wait, though another takeout order was ready in under 10 minutes.
  • Check the business hours before visiting, as one reviewer found them tricky.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Soul platter

People also mention mac salad, salad and soul food platter.

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Also bowl, fried cauliflower, fried mushrooms, juice and kale salad.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for affordable, lively atmosphere, beautiful interior and good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Baba’s serves African diasporic vegan comfort food, with soul platters built around sides like greens, yams, beans, rice and smoky mac. Order at the counter in a casual space decorated with Afrocentric art; portions are generous, prices are modest, and several reviews mention a short wait for food.

Vegan menu

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Baba's Vegan Cafe · dine-in · 8 dishes

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6619 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00–19:00
Wednesday
11:00–19:00
Thursday
11:00–19:00
Friday
11:00–19:00
Saturday
11:00–15:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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