I LOVE this vegan cafe. Lots of yummy options. Been there many times, though I wish it were closer to my home! I recommend the 'Chick-Un' Pot Pie, Southwest Sweet Potato and the Nutburger. So many delicious dishes! You'd never know that they are vegan. YUM!
Daniel A.
soup! it's making me post more characters so i will add: avocado sprouts sandwich, lorenzo's eggwich, chimkin and waffles, house chili, mac n cheeze, and did i mention soup?
Crystal K.
All the specialty flours, grains, supplements, and ingredients you read on social media pages can be found here. Cute store with unique gifts, crystals, produce, books, and snacks with a cute restaurant in the back corner
vegan_mouse
This is my absolute favorite restaurant ever! It's 100% vegan.
One great thing about them is that they have both vegan "junk foods" like chilli cheese fries, chicken pot pie, and pastas, but they also have ultra healthy dishes like tofu/veggie satay with brown rice, smoothies, etc. Tons and tons of options, gluten free and S.O.S. options.
They have delicious brunch available on the weekends until 3. Their coffee is amazing and they have lots of desserts like cakes and cookies! It's also attached to their vegan market which is also fun to shop after eating!
I love coming here any time I get the chance! My favorite dishes are the Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chickn and the Phish tacos!
John R.
Great vegan options! Beet salad was great! Even had a gluten and vegan cookie dough cup cake that was too good!
Sonj H.
Stop. I haven't reviewed Follow Your Heart? I love this original vegan spot and have been coming since I was a kid. At this point, it's simply iconic LA. If you have ever tried vegan food, it's quite likely you've tried their dressings or "meats" or "cheeses". It is an original. The food- it is very good. They have gotten so busy, it is a bit basic sometimes so I always look for "wetter" items with sauces as I find some things to be dry. Read the menu carefully. Service is sweet and vibe is old school and casual. I love it.
Helga R.
I love their Spanakopita dish. I also love their Bach's Flower Essences products. Parking adjacent. Beautiful gifts in front of the store.
Janice J.
I like this store very much. I don't shop for groceries there, but I so enjoy all the cute items and knick-knacks. I always end up buying something I don't need. It has a very large variety of vitamins and supplements, and just so many other things that are appealing to all. What I just discovered, and it's a mistake, because now I find myself driving all the way over there just for those- are the brownies. Goodness, I was looking for a muffin and came across this treat. Wow, delicious, and to my surprise, it has walnuts in it. I never see that anymore. I bought 2 right away and they didn't last long at all. I went back the following week for more, and they didn't have any, but again, another mistake- I saw a pecan blondie and thought I'd try it since my heart was set on something sweet that very moment. That one was as delicious as the other. The other sweets are good too, but those will be my favorites and it's worth the trip.
Isobel L.
A friend recommended Follow Your Heart as a great place to find vegan and vegetarian groceries in L.A. And it certainly is that. It's what used to be called a "health food store" back in the day. But it's more. Much more. Vitamins, vegan lip balm, books on a diverse (progressive) range of topics, gifts, incense, apparel and a restaurant await, all under one roof. I didn't have time to try the restaurant, but browsing the aisles was fun; I was able to find everything on my list plus some impulse buys. This is the perfect place to find gifts for your vegan friends and family. Service was warm and helpful. Highly recommended. Smallish parking lot or street parking available.
Brandi E.
Amazing food and great service! The buckwheat pancakes are so good! I had them add blueberries to the pancakes and I'm so glad I did ! The blueberries were so fresh and delicious. The breakfast potatoes are top notch. My husband doesn't like potatoes but he loved these . The cafe is nice and cozy and they also have a market. I recommend the cafe and the market you won't be disappointed.
Loved the food and the market. I wish one would open closer to the San Gabriel Valley but it is what it is and we do plan on returning to try another one of their yummy dishes.
Laura G.
This place is OLD SCHOOL, vegetarian, vegan, health foods, it's one of the originals when one was considered odd if they checked the labels for seed oils! Good selection of veggie meats, great little cafe. They can do away with the incense, I actually don't want to smell Patchouli when I walk in. Staff is very helpful and there are a few items I can only get here.
Samantha18
There is absolutely nothing to not love about this place. From the food, to the people, and to the market, this place was a great experience all around.
We dined in for dinner and had a hard time choosing something off of the large menu (everything sounded so good) we ended up getting the Mushroom burger and the veggie Lasagna and WOW. The best burger patty we have ordered at a vegan restaurant. The sandwich itself could've used a little "dressing up" but it was still delicious.
We ordered a couple stuffed potatoes for carry out so we could enjoy them later. We were not disappointed eating stuffed potatoes at 8:30pm in our hotel room.
The staff were extremely friendly and very personable. After finishing our meal, we were able to walk through the market and find some great items. We will definitely be back.
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-08
Emanuel D.
The vegan Reuben will have you thinking it's real meat.Amazing quality , amazing atmosphere. You'll always leave with a smile.
Ericka F.
The selection here is impeccable if you're vegan or plant based. The blood orange juice is the best. Freshly squeezed and delicious. One of my favorite spots in the Valley!
I LOVE this vegan cafe. Lots of yummy options. Been there many times, though I wish it were closer to my home! I recommend the 'Chick-Un' Pot Pie, Southwest Sweet Potato and the Nutburger. So many delicious dishes! You'd never know that they are vegan. YUM!
soup! it's making me post more characters so i will add: avocado sprouts sandwich, lorenzo's eggwich, chimkin and waffles, house chili, mac n cheeze, and did i mention soup?
All the specialty flours, grains, supplements, and ingredients you read on social media pages can be found here. Cute store with unique gifts, crystals, produce, books, and snacks with a cute restaurant in the back corner
This is my absolute favorite restaurant ever! It's 100% vegan. One great thing about them is that they have both vegan "junk foods" like chilli cheese fries, chicken pot pie, and pastas, but they also have ultra healthy dishes like tofu/veggie satay with brown rice, smoothies, etc. Tons and tons of options, gluten free and S.O.S. options. They have delicious brunch available on the weekends until 3. Their coffee is amazing and they have lots of desserts like cakes and cookies! It's also attached to their vegan market which is also fun to shop after eating! I love coming here any time I get the chance! My favorite dishes are the Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chickn and the Phish tacos!
Great vegan options! Beet salad was great! Even had a gluten and vegan cookie dough cup cake that was too good!
Stop. I haven't reviewed Follow Your Heart? I love this original vegan spot and have been coming since I was a kid. At this point, it's simply iconic LA. If you have ever tried vegan food, it's quite likely you've tried their dressings or "meats" or "cheeses". It is an original. The food- it is very good. They have gotten so busy, it is a bit basic sometimes so I always look for "wetter" items with sauces as I find some things to be dry. Read the menu carefully. Service is sweet and vibe is old school and casual. I love it.
I love their Spanakopita dish. I also love their Bach's Flower Essences products. Parking adjacent. Beautiful gifts in front of the store.
I like this store very much. I don't shop for groceries there, but I so enjoy all the cute items and knick-knacks. I always end up buying something I don't need. It has a very large variety of vitamins and supplements, and just so many other things that are appealing to all. What I just discovered, and it's a mistake, because now I find myself driving all the way over there just for those- are the brownies. Goodness, I was looking for a muffin and came across this treat. Wow, delicious, and to my surprise, it has walnuts in it. I never see that anymore. I bought 2 right away and they didn't last long at all. I went back the following week for more, and they didn't have any, but again, another mistake- I saw a pecan blondie and thought I'd try it since my heart was set on something sweet that very moment. That one was as delicious as the other. The other sweets are good too, but those will be my favorites and it's worth the trip.
A friend recommended Follow Your Heart as a great place to find vegan and vegetarian groceries in L.A. And it certainly is that. It's what used to be called a "health food store" back in the day. But it's more. Much more. Vitamins, vegan lip balm, books on a diverse (progressive) range of topics, gifts, incense, apparel and a restaurant await, all under one roof. I didn't have time to try the restaurant, but browsing the aisles was fun; I was able to find everything on my list plus some impulse buys. This is the perfect place to find gifts for your vegan friends and family. Service was warm and helpful. Highly recommended. Smallish parking lot or street parking available.
Amazing food and great service! The buckwheat pancakes are so good! I had them add blueberries to the pancakes and I'm so glad I did ! The blueberries were so fresh and delicious. The breakfast potatoes are top notch. My husband doesn't like potatoes but he loved these . The cafe is nice and cozy and they also have a market. I recommend the cafe and the market you won't be disappointed.
Restaurantji Recommends
Loved the food and the market. I wish one would open closer to the San Gabriel Valley but it is what it is and we do plan on returning to try another one of their yummy dishes.
This place is OLD SCHOOL, vegetarian, vegan, health foods, it's one of the originals when one was considered odd if they checked the labels for seed oils! Good selection of veggie meats, great little cafe. They can do away with the incense, I actually don't want to smell Patchouli when I walk in. Staff is very helpful and there are a few items I can only get here.
There is absolutely nothing to not love about this place. From the food, to the people, and to the market, this place was a great experience all around. We dined in for dinner and had a hard time choosing something off of the large menu (everything sounded so good) we ended up getting the Mushroom burger and the veggie Lasagna and WOW. The best burger patty we have ordered at a vegan restaurant. The sandwich itself could've used a little "dressing up" but it was still delicious. We ordered a couple stuffed potatoes for carry out so we could enjoy them later. We were not disappointed eating stuffed potatoes at 8:30pm in our hotel room. The staff were extremely friendly and very personable. After finishing our meal, we were able to walk through the market and find some great items. We will definitely be back. Updated from previous review on 2024-02-08
The vegan Reuben will have you thinking it's real meat.Amazing quality , amazing atmosphere. You'll always leave with a smile.
The selection here is impeccable if you're vegan or plant based. The blood orange juice is the best. Freshly squeezed and delicious. One of my favorite spots in the Valley!