1. Café Gratitude
http://www.cafegratitudela.com/
Fresh, healthy, inventive raw and cooked vegan cuisine. $$
Must order: “I am Magical” burger or “I am Humble” bowl. For dessert, “I am Luscious” shake!
2. Native Foods
http://nativefoods.com/
Casual and hearty vegan food. Flavorful and filling burgers, salads, and bowls. $
Must order: Ensalada Azteca salad or Scorpion Burger
3. Veggie Grill
http://www.veggiegrill.com/
Fast-food at its finest. Impressive burgers and salads. Many people eating here don’t know that it is vegan! $
Must order: All Hail Kale salad
4. Real Food Daily
http://www.realfood.com/
Flavorful and healthful vegan comfort food, from hearty Mexican enchiladas to light sandwiches and wraps and everything in between. $$
Must order: Not-Chos and a Peanut Butter Cookie for dessert!
5. Vegan Glory
http://www.veganglory.com/
Tasty vegan Thai food. The lunch and dinner combos include an entrée, delicious brown rice, soup, and a spring roll! $
Must order: Tom Kah Kai Soup, Mee Grob, Cashew Nut Tofu, See-Ew Noodles, I could go on and on…
6. M Café de Chaya
http://www.mcafedechaya.com/
Mostly-vegan casual macrobiotic café. Great healthy sides and sushi! $
Must order: The Big Macro Burger with a side of Kale with Spicy Peanut Dressing
7. Shojin
http://www.theshojin.com/
All-vegan Japanese food in Little Tokyo! Everything from tempura, to sushi, to noodle bowls. $$$
Must order: Any of the ramen bowls or sushi with avocado on the outside. It’s an avocado-lover’s dream!
8. Elf
http://elfcafe.com/
Charming dinner café. Mostly-vegan Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern cuisine. Elegant and creative dishes! $$$
Must order: Tahini Avocado Puree for a starter and Roasted Flatbread Shawarma for dinner!
9. Kind Kreme
http://kindkreme.com/flavors.html
All-vegan and raw ice cream shop. No one will ever miss the dairy with the creamy textures and unique flavors of their selection. $$
Must order: Superfood or Chocolate Salted Caramel
10. Pizza Cookery
http://www.pizzacookery.com/
Family-style pizzeria with sawdust on the floor! They have an extensive vegan menu like you wouldn’t believe. $$
Must order: Ask for vegan Garlic Cheese Rolls to start (they are free!). Vegan Vegetarian Deluxe Pizza and Vegan Southwestern Pizza are my favs!