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4 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Vegetarian restaurants in Los Angeles cover more ground than strict vegan menus, and these picks prove it: between them they carry nearly 5,900 Google reviews, and every single one holds a 4.6 average or better. That consistency matters if you are cooking for a mixed table where some people want cheese on their pizza and others don't touch dairy at all.

Short answer: Crossroads Kitchen tops the list with 4.6 stars across 2,295 reviews, an upscale all-vegan menu that also satisfies vegetarian diners without hesitation. Âu Lạc, a family-run Vietnamese-vegetarian kitchen, holds the same 4.6 rating across 1,168 reviews for those who want the cuisine specifically. Expect roughly $10 to $40 per person outside tasting-menu pricing.
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Los Angeles vegetarian restaurants, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Crossroads Kitchen 4.6 ★ 2,295 Upscale vegetarian dining with wine View ›
2 The Grain Cafe 4.6 ★ 1,598 Comfort food for mixed diets View ›
3 Âu Lạc 4.6 ★ 1,168 Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine View ›
4 Tribal Cafe 4.6 ★ 923 Quick vegetarian cafe stop View ›
4 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Los Angeles (2026)

The top vegetarian picks

Crossroads Kitchen logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Crossroads Kitchen

4.62,295 Google reviews

Crossroads Kitchen is a Melrose restaurant built around an entirely vegan (and therefore fully vegetarian) menu, with a wine and cocktail bar attached. It serves brunch through late dinner daily and treats plant-based cooking as fine dining rather than a niche, with dishes like vegan calamari fritti and multi-course tasting menus. Reviewers note it also has a Las Vegas location.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the vegan pizza and croissant taste indistinguishable from the dairy versions, a plus for vegetarians who still eat cheese elsewhere
  • Banana pudding and brownie sundae are called out repeatedly
  • Warm, attentive service, with staff remembered by name
  • Menu changes seasonally

Worth knowing

  • Parking near Melrose can be tight
  • The tasting menu gets mixed feedback on portion balance for its price point
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume2,295 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best choice when a vegetarian group wants a proper dinner-out experience rather than a casual cafe stop.

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8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

The Grain Cafe logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

The Grain Cafe

4.61,598 Google reviews

The Grain Cafe on Pico Boulevard serves plant-based comfort staples, burgers, breakfast burritos, pizza, from early morning to as late as midnight on weekends. Its menu leans vegetarian-friendly across the board, with dairy-alternative cheese options for pizza and sandwiches.

What people praise

  • The bean-and-grain Burger Deluxe is a repeat favorite in reviews
  • Breakfast burrito and gluten-free vegan waffle get specific, detailed praise
  • Long hours make it easy to fit around a schedule

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer described a soggy to-go order
  • Not officially claimed on Google, so double-check current hours
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,598 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable all-day stop for vegetarian comfort food without the formality of a sit-down dinner.

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4222 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Âu Lạc logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Âu Lạc

4.61,168 Google reviews

Âu Lạc is a family-run, entirely plant-based Vietnamese restaurant that opened in downtown LA in 2015, building on a Fountain Valley location dating back to 1997. Founder Mai Nguyen designed the menu around Vietnamese cooking made without any animal products, from pho to raw dishes, and the kitchen sources organic ingredients.

What people praise

  • Long-time reviewers with over a decade of visits call the pho the best they've had, meat or no meat
  • Portions described as generous relative to price
  • Praised for both traditional pho and creative raw dishes
  • Family ownership and history come up repeatedly in reviews

Worth knowing

  • Parking near the downtown location is described as difficult
  • Closed Mondays
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,168 · 83rd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown79% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear pick for a vegetarian diner who specifically wants Vietnamese food rather than a general plant-based menu.

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710 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tribal Cafe logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Tribal Cafe

4.6923 Google reviews

Tribal Cafe near Temple Street is a counter-service vegetarian cafe and caterer serving smoothies, sandwiches, salads and acai bowls from early morning daily. Its menu spans both vegan and vegetarian items, giving diners who eat dairy or eggs more flexibility than a strictly vegan kitchen.

What people praise

  • Smoothies and mushroom shakes get specific praise by name
  • Gluten-free sandwiches with house-marinated tempeh called out as fresh
  • Described as a family-run, mom-and-pop operation
  • Free street parking, unusual for the area
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume923 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The fastest, most casual option on this page, suited to a quick breakfast or lunch rather than a planned dinner.

Website+1213-483-4458 Directions

1651 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

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How we rank these

Rating reflects each business’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers actually left a rating, weighed against the others here. Confidence combines rating with volume, since a 4.9 from a handful of reviews carries less weight than a 4.6 from over a thousand. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing recently. None of these numbers can be bought.

How much does a vegetarian meal cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Pricing here tracks the format, counter-service cafes cost less than a sit-down dinner, and a multi-course tasting menu runs well beyond either.

JobTypical price
Casual cafe meal (Tribal Cafe, Grain Cafe)$10 - $30 per person
Sit-down dinner (Crossroads Kitchen, Âu Lạc)$30 - $80 per person
Multi-course tasting menu (Crossroads Kitchen)$100+ per person

Ranges compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported price-per-person highlights on each business’s own Google listing.

Serving all of Los Angeles

This shortlist stretches from Melrose and Pico to downtown near Chinatown, covering a wide swath of the city. Wherever you’re searching a vegetarian restaurant near me from, one of these restaurants is likely a short drive away.

What to ask before you book a vegetarian restaurant

  • Does the menu include dairy and eggs, or is it entirely vegan?
  • Can dishes be modified for a stricter vegan diet if some of your group needs it?
  • Is parking free, street, or paid nearby?
  • Do they take reservations, especially on weekends?
  • Is there a kids’ menu or smaller portion option for a mixed group?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these vegetarian restaurants?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for vegetarian restaurants across Los Angeles and ranked the ones with the strongest combination of rating and review volume.

How often is this updated?

Ratings and review counts were last verified in August 2026 and are refreshed periodically as new Google data comes in.

Is a vegetarian restaurant the same as a vegan restaurant?

Not always. Vegetarian usually allows dairy and eggs where vegan does not. The restaurants here happen to run fully or mostly plant-based menus, but a strict vegan diner should still check for dairy-based items.

Which is best for a group with mixed diets?

The Grain Cafe and Tribal Cafe both offer casual menus with vegetarian and vegan items side by side, making it easier for a group with different needs to order separately.

The bottom line

Crossroads Kitchen’s review volume and consistent 4.6 rating make it the safest pick for a vegetarian dinner out in Los Angeles. If Vietnamese food is what you’re after, skip straight to Âu Lạc instead, and call ahead for downtown parking on a busy night.

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