★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps 
Must go · #2 #2 Try the egg roll croissant and furikake croissant for unique flavors
Must go · #3 #3 Try the Strawberry Lab and Angry Samoa donuts for standout flavors
Must go · #4 #4 Try the creamy vegan ramen with crispy kale for a flavorful experience
Must go · #5 #5 Try the vegan Reuben and Italian sandwiches highly praised by many reviewers
Must go · #6 #6 Try the traditional conchas for an authentic vegan pan dulce experience
Must go · #7 #7 Try the churro donut and hibiscus iced lemon donut
Must go · #8 #8 Try the vegan saffron rosewater and banana walnut flavors
Must go · #9 #9 Try the vegan wrap with balsamic or spicy green dressing
Must go · #10 #10 Try the Vegan Sicilian Pepperoni pizza, a favorite with a thick sourdough crust
Must go · #11 #11 Try the pupusas with housemade masa dough
Must go · #12 #12 Try the signature pad Thai, a frequent favorite among guests.
Must go · #13 #13 Try the vegan kabob plate, a favorite among many visitors.
Must go · #14 #14 Try the vegan orange chicken and hot wings with vegan ranch sauce
Must go · #15 #15 Try the chilaquiles, a highly recommended dish.
Dishes ranked by how well this city's plant-based venues make them, compared to the other 157 cities we track.
10 places worth stopping for donut
Try the Strawberry Lab and Angry Samoa donuts for standout flavors
Enjoy a wide variety of vegan donuts and ask staff about daily vegan selections
Try the churro donut and hibiscus iced lemon donut
Try the jelly-filled and mochi donuts for unique vegan treats
Try specialty vegan donuts like ube, horchata, or custard-filled variants for unique flavors.
Order vegan donuts on weekends or via special order in dozens
Try the vegan Portland Cream and Old Dirty Bastard donuts
Try the monthly vegan donut flavor, which rotates regularly.
Try the vegan churro donut, a popular and well-loved vegan flavor.
Try the labeled vegan donuts like peanut butter and coconut chocolate
23 places worth stopping for ramen
Try the creamy vegan ramen with crispy kale for a flavorful experience
Try the creamy vegan ramen with soy cutlets and add portabello mushrooms for extra flavor
Try the yuzu sesame ramen for a rich, creamy broth with a hint of citrus
Try the Spicy Creamy Vegan ramen, highly praised for flavor and richness.
Try the spicy or creamy vegan ramen, which are clearly marked on the menu
Try the creamy vegan tonkotsu ramen for a rich plant-based broth experience
Try the spicy vegan ramen with tofu nuggets for a flavorful plant-based meal
Try the spicy garlic katsu ramen for a flavorful, umami-rich bowl with OmniPork katsu and king oyster mushrooms.
Try the vegan mazemen with the chili sauce for extra kick
Try the vegan spicy red ramen and vegan gyoza for large, flavorful portions.
Try the Hippie Ramen for a flavorful vegan broth with tofu and vegetable toppings
Try the vegan ramen with medium spice for a flavorful experience.
Try the Flying Vegan Harvest ramen, a favorite among vegans for its rich broth and tasty add-ons
Try the spicy vegan miso ramen and veggie ham musubi
Try the vegan ramen with tofu and be cautious mixing all the spicy seasoning at once to avoid overpowering heat.
Try the mango Kaki-Gori dessert with cream for a perfectly balanced sweet treat
Try the spicy vegan garnet ramen for a balanced flavorful bowl
Try the spicy sesame vegan ramen—it’s a popular favorite with bold flavors.
Try the spicy vegan miso ramen and ask for less chili if preferred.
Be aware that the fried tofu for vegan dishes is cooked in the same pan as meat
Try the spicy veggie ramen with spinach noodles
Try the creamy vegan ramen and add tofu for extra protein
Try the plant-based ramen with mushroom and onion broth for a rich vegan experience
5 places worth stopping for breakfast burrito
Try the buckwheat pancakes, a frequently praised vegan dish.
Try the breakfast burrito with extra creamy avocado jalapeño cilantro sauce
Try the Mediterranean avocado toast and the chickpea tuna sandwich.
Try the vegan Reuben and Italian sandwiches highly praised by many reviewers
Try the vegan omelettes and vegan eggs Benedict featuring plant-based eggs.
Completely plant-based kitchens. No swaps, no asking, no surprises.
Try the Karaage potato-crusted soy cutlets with spicy garlic aioli.
Try the egg roll croissant and furikake croissant for unique flavors
Try the jelly-filled and mochi donuts for unique vegan treats
Try the Strawberry Lab and Angry Samoa donuts for standout flavors
Mainstream restaurants where the vegan side of the menu is treated seriously.
Try the vegan wrap with balsamic or spicy green dressing
Try the Vegan Sicilian Pepperoni pizza, a favorite with a thick sourdough crust
Try the vegan malai kofta and vegan naan, both highly praised and uncommon in Indian cuisine.
Try the vegan omelettes and vegan eggs Benedict featuring plant-based eggs.
Open before 10, good coffee, the kind of place you walk back to on day two.
Try the egg roll croissant and furikake croissant for unique flavors
Try the Strawberry Lab and Angry Samoa donuts for standout flavors
Try the vegan wrap with balsamic or spicy green dressing
Try the chilaquiles, a highly recommended dish.
Weekday fuel and weekend stretches.
Try the Strawberry Lab and Angry Samoa donuts for standout flavors
Try the vegan kabob plate, a favorite among many visitors.
Try the creamy vegan ramen with crispy kale for a flavorful experience
Try the vegan orange chicken and hot wings with vegan ranch sauce
The reason you planned the trip.
Try the vegan malai kofta and vegan naan, both highly praised and uncommon in Indian cuisine.
Try the cheese-less marinara pizza with garlic, olive oil, and basil for a flavorful vegan option
Try the creamy vegan ramen with crispy kale for a flavorful experience
Try the Karaage potato-crusted soy cutlets with spicy garlic aioli.
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
Try the lion's mane mushroom steak for a meaty vegan experience
Try the Gratitude Crunchwrap and I Am Bella for signature flavorful dishes
Enjoy the rotating live jazz acts for a dynamic musical experience
Try the vegan combo platter, a standout with a variety of flavorful vegan Ethiopian dishes.
Where the coffee is the reason to come.
Try the vegan breakfast bagel sandwich called “The Vegan”
Try the avocado tartine and Just Egg croissant sandwich for a flavorful breakfast.
Try the vegan croissants, notably the pain au chocolat variant.
Try the vegan mollete, chilaquiles, and breakfast burrito for authentic Mexican vegan flavors.
Ice cream, pastry, and the honest dessert case.
Try the Strawberry Lab and Angry Samoa donuts for standout flavors
Try the egg roll croissant and furikake croissant for unique flavors
Try the vegan saffron rosewater and banana walnut flavors
Try the churro donut and hibiscus iced lemon donut
Wifi, outlets, no judgement for a 3-hour sit.
Try the avocado tartine and Just Egg croissant sandwich for a flavorful breakfast.
Try the breakfast burrito with extra creamy avocado jalapeño cilantro sauce
Try the chilaquiles with tofu scramble and cashew cheese
Enjoy fresh antioxidant juices and protein smoothies alongside your meal
Busy rooms with tables big enough for eight.
Try the Gratitude Crunchwrap and I Am Bella for signature flavorful dishes
Try the cheese-less marinara pizza with garlic, olive oil, and basil for a flavorful vegan option
Try the pupusas with housemade masa dough
Try the vegan malai kofta and vegan naan, both highly praised and uncommon in Indian cuisine.
Menus kids recognize, staff who don't flinch at strollers.
Try the Strawberry Lab and Angry Samoa donuts for standout flavors
Try the vegan saffron rosewater and banana walnut flavors
Try the signature pad Thai, a frequent favorite among guests.
Try the guava danish and conchas, highly praised by many customers
Try the lion's mane mushroom steak for a meaty vegan experience
Try the Gratitude Crunchwrap and I Am Bella for signature flavorful dishes
Try the chilaquiles with tofu scramble and cashew cheese
Try the avocado tartine and Just Egg croissant sandwich for a flavorful breakfast.
Try the vegan mole negro, noted for its almond base and authentic flavor.
Try the breakfast burritos, especially the steak and egg or soyrizo variants
Try the vegan mole tacos and hibiscus flower tacos
Enjoy fresh antioxidant juices and protein smoothies alongside your meal
Try the sesame miso and soy milk hot pot with assorted mushrooms, tofu, and udon noodles for a filling entree.
The menu is fully gluten-free and clearly labels vegan items for easy ordering.
Try the yuzu sesame ramen for a rich, creamy broth with a hint of citrus
Try the vegan Impossible Pork gyoza for a flavorful plant-based option
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 975 Los Angeles venues on the map. Filter by what's open, save what you'd return for, get walking directions in two taps.
Cities where the donut signature also earns a spot in the top essentials — pack a weekend around one.
Yes — Los Angeles has 975 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Tane Vegan Izakaya - Highland Park, Bakers Bench, Donut Friend - Highland Park - Dessert, Ice Cream, Coffee & More. Spinach ranks them daily on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
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.
Los Angeles has 114 fully vegan restaurants and 26 vegetarian restaurants. 204 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
Los Angeles's top signature dishes for vegans are donut, ramen, breakfast burrito, and the city also does sushi and ice cream well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
The vegan scene in Los Angeles leans American, Asian, Mexican. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
Tane Vegan Izakaya - Highland Park 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.
Spinach ranks vegan venues using the same algorithm the mobile app runs: 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.
The ranking refreshes daily from Supabase. The last refresh is stamped at the top of this page. Venue data comes from Google Maps, HappyCow, and Spinach's own review-analysis pipeline.
