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ALHAMBRA

Vegetarian Wok Restaurant
1200 E. Valley Blve #128
626-288-6069
Hours; Daily 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Vegetarian Chinese

ALTADENA

**Oh Happy Days'
2283 North Lake Avenue
626-797-0383
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 6:30 pm; Saturday 11 am to 6 pm; closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Restaurant. Cafeteria Style. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: The menu changes daily. Soups, sandwiches, veggie Lasagna, curry, Asian dishes, Mexican dishes and salads. Has a great selection of delicous vegetarian dishes. Everything is vegan except the Lasagna, which contains soy cheese that contains casein (a milk product).
Comments: Nice atmosphere and delicious food. Reasonably priced.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has seating. Accepts MC, VISA. Price:$$.
Directions: From I-210, take Arroyo Blvd exit towards Windsor Ave, then go east on W Woodbury Rd for 2¼ miles, at N Lake Ave turn left and this place is a half-mile down.

ANAHEIM
Anaheim is the home of Disney Land.

Disneyland
Bengal Barbecue, In Adventureland. Fruit plate (with yogurt), pretzels, Vegetarian Shishkabob has potatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, mushroom and onions.
Goofy's Kitch has a buffet with a good amount of vegetarian dishes. Eggless pasta with marinara sauce, salads, fruits, breads and juices. Potatoes with onion and green peppers, good selection of fruits and bagels for breakfast. Set price for the buffet. Price: $$.
River Belle Terrace, entrance of Adventureland and Frontierland, has Vegetable Stew.
Ville Verde, At Disneyland Hotel. Some of the homemade pastas do not contain eggs (some do, so check). Tomato Angel Hair Pasta and Basil. Fettuccine with Roasted Vegetables (Eggplant, zucchini, tomato, onion).

Jhupdi
2751 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA USA
714-527-3800
Vegetarian Indian. Gujarati cuisine.
Comments: Has a good selection of delicous vegetarian dihes.

Natureway
1010 N Euclid St
714-956-0260
Health Food Store.

**Pooja
2751 West Lincoln Avenue
714-527-3800
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
Closed Monday.
Vegetarian Gujarati Indian. Specializes in Gujarati cuisine. Lunch Buffet. Has good food.
Menu: Has a wide selection of vegetarian dishes.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-5, take Beach Blvd/Rte 39, then go south on Beach Blvd (Rte 39) and go 2¼ miles, then at W Lincoln Ave turn left and this place is a half-mile down.

**Yogiraj Vegetarian Restaurant
3107 West Lincoln Avenue
714-995-5900
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
Closed Monday
Fully Vegetarian Indian. Mostly Vegan.
Menu: Specializes in vegetarian Gujarati cooking. Has Bajri Rotis, homemade butter, dal, rice dishes, curried vegetables and Gujarati sweet rice.
Comments: Family run and operated.
Other Info: Full service, buffet service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Reservations are recommended. Cash only; no credit cards.Price: $-$$.
Directions: From 91 E or W take the Beach South exit and then make a right on Lincoln. From I-5, take Beach Blvd/Rte 39, then go south on Beach Blvd (Rte 39) and go 2¼ miles, then at W Lincoln Ave turn right and this place is a quarter-mile down. Two blocks. west of Beach Blvd. Cross street- Grand Ave.

ARCADIA (near Pasadena)

**Wonton
815 West Naomi Avenue, Unit A, Arcadia
626-445-5688
Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm
Vegetarian Chinese.
Menu: Noodle and rice dishes are specialties.
Other Info: Cash only; no credit cards.
Directions: From I-210, take the Baldwin Ave exit, then go south on Baldwin Ave for 1¾ miles and then this place is at the junction with W Naomi Ave.

ARTESIA

Ashoka the Great
18614 South Pioneer Boulevard
562-809-4229
Hours: Mon to Fri 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm; Sat & Sun 11 am to 10 pm; Lunch Buffet 11 am to 3 pm
Indian. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a large amount of vegetarian Indian dishes that include pakoras, baked eggplant, rice dishes, samosas, an okra dish and Masala Dosa.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservation suggested on wwkend. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: It is located near the Anaheim Convention Center and close to Disneyland. It is a mile southeast of the junction of Hwy 91 & I-605. From I-605, take the South St exit, then go east on South St for a half-mile, at Pioneer Blvd turn left and this place is a quarter-mile down.

Jay Bharat Restaurant
18701 Pioneer Boulevard
562-924-3310
Web site: http://www.jaybharat.com
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 8 pm
Closed Monday.
Indian. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Is very reasonably priced. South Indian snacks such as dosa and homemade sweets.
Comments: Popular place. In an Indian neighborhood with plenty of Indian grocery stores and sari shops in the area.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: It is located near the Anaheim Convention Center and close to Disneyland. It is a mile southeast of the junction of Hwy 91 & I-605. From I-605, take the South St exit, then go east on South St for a half-mile, then at Pioneer Blvd turn left and this place is a quarter-mile down.

Udupi Palace
18635 Pioneer Boulevard
562-860-1950
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 to 10 pm
Closed Monday.
South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant.
Menu: Has South Indian foods such as dosa, Masala Dosa, idly and uttama (cream-of-wheat and cashews, recommended).
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: It is located near the Anaheim Convention Center and close to Disneyland. It is a mile southeast of the junction of Hwy 91 & I-605. From I-605, take the South St exit, then go east on South St for a half-mile, then at Pioneer Blvd turn left and this place is a quarter-mile down.

***Woodlands
11833 Artesia Boulevard
562-860-8690
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 am to 10 pm; Lunch Buffet 11:30 am to 3 pm; closed Monday.
Pure Vegetarian South Indian. Also has North Indian dishes.
Menu: Has a large selection of South Indian dishes. Dosa, Masala Dosa, Idly and thalis.
Comments: This is a branch of the Woodlands chain from South India, which are often the best (high class) vegetarian restaurants in India. Recommended.
Directions: From the Hwy 91 Artesia Freeway, take Pioneer Blvd exit towards Artesia, then go south on Pioneer a quarter-mile, then turn left at Artesia Blvd and this place is 100 yards down.

BEVERLY HILLS

A Votre Sante
242 South Beverly Drive
310-860-9441
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 9:30 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 9 pm
Natural Foods Restaurant. Mostly Vegetarian (also serves fish and chicken). Vegan options. Organic foods.
Menu: Tofu Curry Wrap with Broccoli, brown rice, Mediterranean cuisine, pastas, salads, Asparagus Soup, Chow Mein, Falafel Platter, Tempeh Burgers, chapatti, Asparagus Risotto, Cornbread Muffins, veggie burgers, Caesar Pasta Salad, Black Bean Fettuccini, Vegetarian Burrito, Eggplant Lasagna (can be made with soy cheese), Hummus Quesadilla, Boca Burger, Blue Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Spinach Enchiladas with spinach and soy cheese. Two vegan soups daily. Has good soy cheese. For breakfast they have Scrambled Tofu, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Hot Cereal, Black Beans, Rosemary Potatoes & Asparagus and Hummus in a whole-wheat chapatti. Fresh juices.
Comments: A Votre Sante means in French "to your health." Popular place. Pleasant happening atmosphere. Has good soy cheese. Can request to get food oil free. A good part of the menu is non-dairy.
Other Info: Reservations requested for 6. Smoking allowed outside only. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From I-405, take the Wilshire Blvd East exit towards UCLA, then go east on Wilshire Blvd for 3¼ miles, at S Beverly Drive turn right and this place is 1½ block down.

Beverly Hills Juice
8382 Beverly Blvd
323-655-8300
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm
Sat 10 am-6 pm.
Juice Bar,
Menu Dairyless ice cream, hummus, vegetarian sushi and fresh juices.

Real Food Daily
242 S. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, California
310-858-0880
Web Site: http://www.realfood.com/
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-10 pm
Sat 9 am-2 pm
Sun 9 am-2 pm
Gourmet Organic Vegan-friendly Cuisine.
Menu:Nori Maki (vegan sushi), Lentil Walnut Pate. No-Cheez which is a combo plate of guacamole, black bean dip, carrot salsa,tofu sour cream and blue and yellow corn chips. The Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy are great. The Reuben Sandwich is very good.
Comments:
Other Info: Price: $$.

Whole Foods Market
239 North Crescent Drive
310-274-3360
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From I-405, take the Wilshire Blvd Exit towards UCLA, then go east on Wilshire Blvd for 3½ miles, then at N Crescent Drive turn left and this place is 1½ block down.

BRENTWOOD (near Los Angeles)

A Votre Sante
13016 San Vicente Blvd
310-451-1813
Hours: Monday 11 am to 10 pm; Tuesday to Friday 8:30 am to 10 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 10 pm; Sunday: 9 am to 9 pm
International Natural Foods. Vegan options. Organic foods. See Beverly Hills for details. Not pure vegetarian.
Directions: From I-405, take Sunset Blvd exit, then go southwest 1¼ mile on Sunset Blvd, at S Kenter Ave turn left (road becomes S Bundy Dr) and go a half-mile, at San Vicente Blvd turn right and this place is 1 mile down on the left.

Beverly Falafel
8508 3rd Street, In a mini-mall, a little south of the Beverly Center
310-652-1670
Hours: Daily 11 am to 9:30
Middle Eastern. Not pure vegetarian. Vegan options. Price: $.
Menu: Good falafel, hummus and eggplant.

Whole Foods - Brentwood
11737 San Vicente Boulevard
310-826-4433
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm; Café and Juice Bar opens at 7 am on the weekdays
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From I-405, take the Wilshire Blvd exit, then go west on Wilshire Blvd a half-mile, at San Vicente Blvd turn slight right and this place is a half-mile down.

BREA (Orange County)

Trader Joe's
Brea Imperial Center, 2500 Imperial Hwy, at Kraemer
714-257-1180

BURBANK

Grandma's Thai Kitchen
13230 Burbank Boulevard, Burbank
818-785-9036
Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm
Vegan Thai.
Menu: Has a wide selection of vegan dishes.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Pric: $-$$.
Directions: From I-5, take the Burbank Blvd exit (Burbank Junction), then head west on Burbank Blvd and this place is about 2 miles down.

CANOGA PARK

Delhi Sweet and Snacks
7257 Topanga Canyon Boulevard
818-340-7500
Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm
Indian. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has an inexpensive buffet with basmati rice dishes, salads, pakoras, naan, curry vegetables, raita, chutney and a dessert. Has a good selection of a la carte dishes including rice, Tandoori Roti, Bengan Bhartha (roasted eggplant and tomatoes), Okra Subji, Channa Masala and Gobhi Paratha
Comments: Popular, casual, friendly, basic place. Place order at counter and sit down and eat. Very reasonably priced.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: This place is about 200 yards north of Sherman Way in the San Fernando Valley.

**Follow Your Heart
21825 Sherman Way
818-348-3240
Web site: www.followyourheart.com
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Breakfast Monday to Friday 8 am to 11:30 am
Saturday & Sunday brunch 8 am to 3pm
Natural Food Store and Fully Vegetarian (no eggs) International Restaurant. Vegan options.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes including several salads, a variety of pizzas, stuffed potatoes, ten sandwiches and ten main dishes. Salads, excellent soups (five daily, comes with whole-wheat roll), lentil soup, tofu dishes and main dishes. Pastas, mock "Chicken Fajita," burritos, FYH Burger, falafel, Zorro Burrito (huge, black beans, tofu chunks, rice, lettuce, salsa), large organic salads, multigrain mushroom burger with non-dairy mayo and cheese (soy optional), Nutburger and Vanilla Cake with sweet vanilla cream filling. The club sandwich is good. Popeye Split Pea Yam Soup is recommended. Menu is labeled for dairy and non-dairy. Has homemade tofu cottage cheese. Has vegetarian (rennetless) cheese. Fresh juices, raw milk, smoothies and shakes. Some desserts are Root Beer Float, Tofu Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Torte and non-dairy milkshakes. Has a good selection (over 10) of nondairy homemade salad dressings.
Comments: Gets really high recommendations. Thirty-year-old natural foods market that is well stocked. The restaurant is in back of the natural food store. Indoor seating is fairly cramped, but there is usually more room at the counter and patio. Pleasant atmosphere. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Ingredients used in cooking are free of refined sugars and harmful additives. Generous portions. Has a cookbook that they sell. Friday night is Pizza Night, with dairy cheese or soy cheese pizza. Good desserts.
Other Info: Limited service, take-out. Has front patio seating that is open during the day and on Friday night. Non-smoking. Reservations not necessary. Accepts AMEX MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From Hwy 101, take Topanga Canyon exit north. Go north on Topanga Canyon Blvd (Rte 27) for 5½ miles, then at Sherman Way turn right and this place on left 1 block down.

Punjab Foods
7257 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, California 91303
818-340-7500
Hours: Sun-Thu 11 am-10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am-10:30 pm
Vegetarian-friendly .Indian. Vegan-friendly
Menu Have a separate vegetarian buffet and mneu.
Other Info: Price: $$

Trader Joe's
Topanga Plaza
818-883-4134

CERRITOS

**Madras Tiffin
11321 East 183rd Street
310-924-0879
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm; closed Monday.
Vegetarian South Indian. Vegan options.
Menu: Has many vegetarian dishes including samosas, pakoras, dosa, puris, rice dishes and curried vegetables.
Comments: A bit upscale.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: This place is next to the Los Cerritos Mall. From I-605, take South St Exit, then go west on South St 1 block, at Studebaker Rd turn right and go a half-mile, at 183rd St turn right and this place is a third-mile down.

***The Vegi Wokery
11329 183rd Street
562-809-3928
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm to 9 pm; closed Sunday.
Fully Vegan Chinese.
Menu: Has around 100 dishes on the menu. Special Vegetarian Pork Ribs, Steaming Vegetarian Fish, Vegetarian Honey Ham, Vegetarian Chicken Delight, Bean Curd Feast, Tofu Special, Vegetarian Carnival and Hot Bean Curd with Vegetables. Fresh juices.
Comments: Good atmosphere. Has good food. Reasonably priced. No MSG, eggs or dairy.
Other Info: Full service, catering. Non-smoking. Accepts reservations but aren't necessary. Does not accept credit cards. Price: $.
Directions: From 91 Fwy take the Pioneer Blvd exit, then go south on Pioneer for 1 mile, then turn right at 183rd St (west) and go ¾ mile. Just past intersection of Gridley Rd, turn right into shopping center.

COSTA MESA

Country Store Nutrition
1775 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesta
949-548-7751

Native Foods
2937 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-751-2151
http://www.nativefoods.com/
Hours Daily 11 am -10 pm
Vegan.
Other Info: Outdoor seating
Directions: A few blocks south of the 405 fwy. (Just S. of South Coast Plaza). Cross street is Baker St.

Mother's Market & Kitchen
225 East 17th Street, near Newport
949-631-4741
Web site: www.mothersmarket.com
email: customerservice@mothersmarket.com
Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm
Restaurant Hours: 9 am to 9:30 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. International cuisine including Chinese, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Greek and Italian. Juice Bar. Fully vegetarian except tuna. Supermarket type place with a large organic produce section.
Menu: Has a large amount of vegetarian dishes including salads, soups, rice dishes, tir-fry dishes, appetizers, sandwiches, pastas, Lasagna, Veggie Meatloaf, Veggie Pot Roast and entrees. Has weekly specials. Fresh juices, cappuccino, espresso. Non-alcoholic beer and wine. Has a kid's menu.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-405, take Hwy 55 southwest, the highway ends and becomes Newport Blvd, and go ¾ mile. At 17th St turn left and this place is 2 blocks down on right.

Trader Joe's
103 East 17th
714-642-5134

Whole Foods Market
1870 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa
949-574-3800
Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information
Directions: From I-405, take Hwy 55 southwest, the highway ends and becomes Newport Blvd, and go a half-mile. At Harbor Blvd turn right and this place is 1 block down.

COVINA

Covina Tasty
1063 North Citrus Avenue, at Covina Blvd
626-332-8816
Hours: Daily 11 am to 11 pm
Mexican & American. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Veggie burgers, veggie hot dogs, burritos, tauitos. The desserts are mostly dairy based.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Does not accept credit cards. Price: $. No reservations. Outdoor seating.

One World Vegetarian Cuisine
178 S Glendora Ave
West Covina, CA 01790
626-917-2727
Web Site: http://www.oneworldveggie.com
Email: info@oneworld.veggie.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 am-9 pm,
Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm
Sun 3-9pm.
Vegan-friendly, International, American, Euro-Asian, and Mexican. Juice-bar.
Comments: Good food. Pleasant, casual atmosphere. Natural bamboo decor Accept Credit Cards.

CULVER CITY

Annapurna
10200 Venice Blvd
310-204-5500
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 10 pm
Closed Sunday
Vegetarian South Indian. Vegan-friendly. Lunch buffet.

**Chandni Vegetarian Cuisine of India
This place is now closed. They have another branch in Santa Monica.

**Govinda's
3764 Watseka Avenue, just off Venice Blvd
310-836-1269; Temple Number: 310-836-2676
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Closed Sunday for feast that begins at 5:30 pm
Pure Vegetarian Indian and American. Many of the dishes contain dairy. Juice Bar
Menu: Has reasonably priced excellent lunch and dinner buffets. Veggie burgers, pizzas, curried vegetables, steam vegetables, rice dishes and excellent desserts.
Comments: Managed by the Hare Krishnas. The food is great and very reasonably priced. Recommended. Laid-back, casual, spiritual atmosphere. Has a good Indian Gift shop upstairs selling books, clothing, incense, religious items, deities and gift items.
Other Info: Cafeteria style, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Reservations not necessary. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is located next to a Hare Krishna Temple, just off Venice Blvd, at the border of Culver City and Los Angeles. Between Motor & Robertson. From I-10, take the Robertson Blvd/Culver City exit, then go southeast on Exposition Blvd (or Robertson Blvd) a few blocks, at Venice Blvd turn right and go a half-mile, at Watseka Ave turn right and this place is in the second building down on the right. Street parking.

India Sweets & Spices
9409 Venice Blvd (at Bagley)
310-837-5286
Hours Daily 10 ma to 9 pm
Indian Market & Deli.

Leaf Cuisine
11938 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, California 90066
310-390.6005
Web Site: http://www.leafcuisine.com/
Email: info@leafcuisine.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 7 am-9 pm
C losed Sunday
American, Deli vegan. Mostly Organic Kosher. Salad Bar.
Menu:Vegan and lots of raw foods. ppetizers, soups, juices, smoothies, wraps and salads.
Comments: Quiet comfortablelight green exterior.people are great and very nice. Great food
Other Info: Price: under $-$$.. Accepts: MasterCard, Visa. Smoke-free. No reservations. wheelchair accessible Outdoor Seating.
Directions: On the corner of Washington and Inglewood.

Rainbow Acres
13208 Washington Boulevard
310-306-8330
Hour: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Salad Bar and Hot Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Salads, sandwiches, soups and hot dishes.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: From I-405, take the Venice Blvd exit, and this place is a half-mile south of the exit on Washington Blvd.

Trader Joe's
10011 Washington Boulevard
310-202-1108

EAGLE ROCK

Fatty's & Co
1627 Colorado Blvd.
Eagle Rock, CA USA
323-255-3367
Vegetarian.
Menu: Has an excellent selection of vegetarian dishes.
Comments: Owners are artists. Have a magazine stand. Reasonably priced. Friendly service.

ENCINO (Los Angeles County)

Trader Joe's
17640 Burbank Boulevard
818-990-7751

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

***Alisan
17201 Brookhurst Street
714-962-0055
This place is closed.

**Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restarant
16563 Brookhurst Street
714-418-0658
Web site: www.aulac.com
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 am to 9 pm
Closed Monday.
Fully Vegetarian Vietnamese and Chinese. Mostly Vegan. Gourmet menu.
Menu: Vietnamese Crepes, Steamed Jicama Rolls, Wonton Soup, Vegetable Soup, Royal Noodle Soup, Tofu & Bamboo Shoots, Sautéed Green Beans, Shredded Tofu Vermicelli, Clay Pot Soy "Fish," Soy "Seafood" Hot Plate, "Chicken" with Lemon Grass, Grilled "Fish", Korean BBQ Vermicelli, Pepper Soy "Shrimp", Sweet and Sour Soy "Chicken", Claypot Sensation, mock "beef" and mock "seafood". Offer several raw vegan dishes including appetizers, soups and desserts.
Comments: Has booth seating. The food is good. The staff is friendly. Friendly owner. Gives a cooking class. Has beautiful flowers that hang from ceiling.offers no cholesterol, meatless meals. Non eggs in dishes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Reservations recommended. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: Located north of I-405 Freeway in Mile Square Park Plaza. From I-405, take the Brookhurst exit north, then go north on Brookhurst and this place is 1½ mile down on the left in the Mile Square Plaza, at the corner of Brookhurst and Heil. Across from Mile Square Park, N. of 405 fwy, S. of 22 fwy. Cross street is Heil Ave.

GLENDALE (near Pasadena)

Adventist Book & Health Food Center
1501 East Chevy Chase Drive
Glendale, CA 91206
818-546-8552, 888-765-6955
Fax: 818-546-8464
Web Site: http://www.vegefood.com/
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 7 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 2 pm; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm; closed Saturday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Has a huge selection of items. Prices are the cheapest in the Los Angeles area.
Directions: From I-5, take Hwy 2/Glendale Fwy North exit towards Glendale, then go north on Hwy 2 for 3½ miles, take the Holly Dr exit, then go east on Holly Dr for 1 block, then turn right at Harvey Dr and go 2 blocks, at E Glenoaks Blvd turn left and go 2 blocks, then take a slight left on E Chevy Chase Dr and this place is a quarter-mile down.

Glendale Adventist Medical Center
1509 Wilson Terrace
818-409-8090
Hours: Daily 6 am to 7:30 pm for hot food
Vegetarian Cafeteria and Salad Bar.
Menu: The menu changes daily.
Other Info: Cafeteria-style, take-out. Price: $.
Directions: This place is next to the Adventist Health Food Center above.

India Sweets and Spices
3126 Los Feliz Blvd (at Garden)
323-345-0361
Indian Market & Deli.
Comments: Good authentic Indian food. Friendly place.

Whole Foods Market (Mrs Gooch's)
826 North Glendale
818-240-9350
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information. Has a decent selection of books.
Directions: From I-5, take Hwy 134 E/Ventura Fwy exit towards Pasadena, then go 2 miles, then take the Glendale Ave exit, then go north on N Glendale Ave and this place is a quarter-mile down.

GRANADA HILLS (Los Angeles County)

Trader Joe's
11114 Balboa Boulevard
818-368-6461

**Vegetable Delight
17823 Chatsworth Street, at White Oak & Zelzah
818-360-3997
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 4 pm to 9:30 pm
Fully Vegetarian Chinese. Mainly Vegan.
Menu: Has a comprehensive menu with over 100 dishes from every part of China. Makes really good mock meat dishes from gluten and soy products. Has complete dinners. Hot & Sour Soup, Spring Rolls (gluten, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms), Veggie Shark Fin Soup, mock chicken (made of gluten), Crispy Wontons, Mock Shrimp, Szechuan Broccoli, Sesame Veg Beef (fried Chinese black mushrooms), Broccoli Veggie Chicken, Veggie Fish, Fried veg Shrimp, Vegetarian Squid, Fried Chinese Mushrooms, Eggplant with Basil, Lemon Veggie Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Veggie Roast Duck and Sweet & Sour Pork. Has a dipping sauce for the Spring Rolls made of applesauce, plum sauce and ginger. Also has a veggie burger. The Green Tea Ice Cream is good. Non-alcoholic beer and wine.
Comments: Gets good recommendations. One of the better Chinese restaurants in the country. Family owned. Good service. Interesting atmosphere with walls covered with mirrors. Banquet room seats 60.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: In the San Fernando valley area. From I-405, take the Devonshire St exit, then go ¾ mile west on Devonshire St, at Woodley Ave turn right and go a half-mile, at Chatsworth St turn left and this place is 2 miles down.

HACIENDA HEIGHTS (Los Angeles County)

**Garden Fresh Vegetarian Food
16034 Gale Avenue, at Stimson
626-968-2279
Hours: Daily 11 am to 8 pm
Vegetarian Chinese.
Comments: Local organic produce used when possible.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Cash only; no credit cards.
Directions: From Hwy 60, take Hacienda Blvd exit, then go north on S Hacenda Blvd for a half-mile, at Gale Ave turn right and this place is a half-mile down.

**Hsi Lai Temple
3456 South Glenmark Drive, at Colima
626-961-9697
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Vegetarian Chinese, Buddhist. Salad Bar.
Comments: At the Hsi Lai Temple they serve a vegetarian lunch buffet for a suggested $5 donation. The temple is worth seeing and they have a museum. Price: $.
Directions: From CA Hwy 60, take Hacienda Blvd Exit, then go south on S Hacienda Blvd 1¾ mile, at Colima Rd turn left and go a third-mile, at S Allenton Ave turn right and go 1 block, at E Leander Dr turn left and go 2 blocks, at S Glenmark Dr turn right and this place is 1 block down.

HERMOSA BEACH

**The Spot Natural Food Restaurant
110 Second Street
310-376-2355
Web Site: http://www.worldfamousspot.com/
Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm
Vegetarian Natural Food Restaurant. Many Vegan options.
Menu: Daily soup special, homemade breads, veggie burgers, sandwiches, burritos (huge), Tempeh Burger, tofu dishes, steamed vegetables with brown rice, Almond Rice, Steamed Vegetable Plate, Baked Eggplant (can be served with cheddar cheese) and vegetarian Lasagna. The Mushroom Walnut Loaf is a specialty. Has good Mexican-style dishes. Dinner meal comes with salad and whole-wheat bread. The Hunza Pie is good. Specials change daily. Has homemade Herb Dressing and Tahini Dressing. Bakes their own bread. Fresh juices.
Comments: A cozy, friendly, little place by the beach. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, efficient service. Good size portions. Has outdoor patio seating.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservations not necessary. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: At the junction of Hermosa Avenue and Second Street. This place is at the north end of town near Manhattan Beach, a block from the ocean.

HOLLYWOOD
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HUNTINGTON BEACH

Good Mood Food Cafe
5930 Warner Avenue, at Springdale.
714-377-2028
Web Site: http://www.goodmoodfood.com/
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 7 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 9 pm
Vegan Raw Live Food Cafe. Organic. Juice Bar.
Menu:: Has a great selection of vegan raw food dishes. Portobello Avocado Sandwich is really good. Mango Tango Cake.
Other Info: Table service. Price: $$.

**Happy Veggie
7251 Warner Avenue
714-375-9505
http://www.happyveggie.net/
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday.
Vegetarian Chinese & Vietnamese. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Has soups, noodle & rice dishes and curry vegetables.
Comments: This is a new place.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Non-smothing. Accept reservations.
Directions: From I-405, take the Beach Blvd/Rte 39 exit towards Huntington Beach, then go south on Beach Blvd for 1 mile, at Warner Ave turn right and this place is ¾ mile down. In the Stater Bros./Ross plaza on Warner & Goldenwest, across the street from a large Home Depot.

Juice For You
3801 Warner Avenue, at Pacific Coast Highway
Unit B
562-592-4494
Hours: Daily 7:30 am to 6 pm
Café and Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Sandwiches, burritoes and taco breakfast burrito The Garden Nut burger and Western Garden Nut burgers are good. The Vegi-Turkey sandwich contains egg-white. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: At the beach.
Directions: Opposite from Sunset Beach and the Bolsa Chica Wetlands wildlife reserve

Linda's Mexican Restaurant
16446 Bolsa Chica Road
714-840-7374
Mexican. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good amount of vegetarian dishes. The take-out menu is mainly vegetarian. Fries dishes in Canola oil.

Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach Boulevard, near Adams
714-963-6667
email: customerservice@mothersmarket.com;
Web site: www.mothersmarket.com
Store Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm
Restaurant Hours: Daily 9 am to 9:30 pm
Natural Food Store and Restaurant. International cuisine including Chinese, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Greek and Italian. Deli and Juice Bar. Fully vegetarian except tuna. Large supermarket-type place with organic produce.
Menu: Has a large amount of vegetarian dishes including salads, soup, rice, appetizers, sandwiches, pastas, Lasagna, Veggie Meatloaf, Veggie Pot Roast and entrees. Has weekly specials. Fresh juices. Cappuccino, espresso. Non-alcoholic beer and wine. Has a kid's menu.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-405, take the Beach Blvd/Rte 39 exit towards Huntington Beach, then go south on Beach Blvd and this place is about 4 miles down.

Trader Joe's
18681A Main Street
714-848-9640

Urth Café
8565 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood
310-659-0628
Web site: www.urthcafe.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 6:30 am to 11 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:30 am to 12 midnight
Coffee Shop. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Organic coffee and soymilk. Has some vegan soups and desserts. Veggie Lasagna, veggie chili, soups, salads and sandwiches. Organic coffee and tea. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Celebrities sometimes come here.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price; $.
Directions: This place is in West Hollywood near Beverly Hills. From Hwy 101 coming south, take Highland Ave/Hollywood Bowl exit, then go south on Cahuenga Blvd for a mile (becomes N Highland Ave), at Hollywood Blvd (if going north on 101, exit at Hollywood Blvd and go west) turn right and go 1¼ mile, at Fairfax Ave turn left and go 1¼ mile, at Melrose Ave turn right and this place is 1 mile down.

**Vien Huong
19171 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 7
714-964-5411
Hours: Monday to Friday 3 pm to 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 10 pm
Vegetarian Gourmet Vietnamese and Chinese. Vegan options.
Menu: Has many vegetarian options including dim sum, soups, appetizers and mock "meat" dishes.
Comments: Has free delivery within three miles from the restaurant.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: At Magnolia Ave and Garfield. From I-405, take the Magnolia St exit towards Warner Ave West, then go south on Magnolia St and this place is 2½ miles down.

IRVINE
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ISLA VISTA (near Santa Barbara)

Isla Vista Food Co-op
6575 Seville Road
805-968-1401
Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store. Really good selection of organic produce. Has ready-made sandwiches.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: From Hwy 101, take the Glen Annie Rd/Storke Rd exit, then go south on Storke Rd 1¼ miles, turn right (road actually turn right) at El Colegio Rd and go ¾ mile, at Camino Pescadero turn right and go a third-mile, at Seville Rd turn left and this place is 1 block down. This place is about 1 mile southwest of Santa Barbara Airport.

LA CRESCENTA (Los Angeles County)

Trader Joe's
3433 Foothill Boulevard
818-249-3693

LAGUNA BEACH
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LAGUNA NIQUEL

Henry's Marketplace (Wild Oats)
27271 La Paz Road
949-349-1994
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Wild Oats Market information.
Directions: From I-5, take the Alicia Pkwy exit and go southwest on Alicia Pkwy for 1½ mile, at Moulton Pkwy turn left and go a half-mile, at La Paz Rd (go south) turn right and this place is ¾ mile down.

LAGUNA WOODS

Mother's Market & Kitchen
24165 Paseo De Valencia
949-768-6667
email: custemerservice@mothersmarket.com
Web site: www.mothersmarket.com
Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm
Restaurant Hours: 9 am to 9:30 pm
Natural Food Store and Restaurant. International cuisine including Chinese, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Greek and Italian. Juice Bar. Fully vegetarian except tuna.
Menu: Has a large amount of vegetarian dishes including salads, soup, rice, appetizers, sandwiches, pastas, Lasagna, Veggie Meatloaf, Veggie Pot Roast and entrees. Has weekly specials. Fresh juices. Cappuccino, espresso. Non-alcoholic beer and wine. Has a kid's menu.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: This place is a half-mile west of Laguna Hills Mall. From I-5, take El Toro Rd exit, then go south on Paseo De Valencia and this place is a quarter-mile down. Or from I-5, take El Toro Rd exit, then go southwest on Toro Rd and go a half-mile, at Paseo De Valencia turn left and this place is 50 yards down.

LOMITA

***House of Vege
2439 Pacific Coast Highway
310-530-1180
Web site: www.gohouseofvege.com
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 9:30 pm
Fully Vegan, Vegetarian Chinese. Gourmet.
Menu: Chinese Soups, Corn & Tofu Soup, Deep Fried Seaweed Roll with Taro, mock "fish" and "pork", Szechuan Style Tofu, House Special Veggie Chicken (Soy Protein), very good Dry Sautéed String Bean, General Tsao Veggie Chicken (Mushroom), Eggplant with Basil, Veggie Squid, Veggie Pork & Broccoli, Fried Seaweed Roll with Toro, several varieties of rice and an excellent sticky rice pudding for dessert. A good dessert is the Red Bean Cakes.
Comments: Has really good service. Can get busy. Does private parties in the banquet room. Has an all-you-can-eat "tasting" platter for $11. You can choose from the over 50 items on the menu, and you can eat as much as you want as long as you eat everything.
Other Info: Full service, catering, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts reservations but are not necessary. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From I-110, get off at Pacific Coast Highway, then go west about 5 minutes, and this place is on the right hand side. Ample parking. It is near the border of Torrance and Lomita. Between Crenshaw & Pennsylvania. Near Torrance.

LONG BEACH

The Original Park Pantry
2104 East Broadway
562-434-0451
Web site: www.parkpantry.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 6 am to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 6 am to 11 pm
American. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Vegetarian chili, quesadillas, pasta of the day, vegetable plate and other dishes.
Other Info: Full service, counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

**Papa Jon's Natural Foods & Café
5006 East 2nd Street
562-439-3444
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 8 am to 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am to 9:30 pm
Vegetarian Restaurant and Natural Food Store. American and Mexican. Café and Deli. Juice Bar. Organic produce. Very Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Split pea soup, Potato Corn Chowder, Vegetable Lentil Soup, sandwiches, burritos, tacos, Spinach Lasagna, vegetarian Sushi Rolls, Sheppard's Pie, Teriyaki Tofu (very good), Tempeh Burgers, TLT (Tofu, Lettuce and Tomato), Steamed Vegetables, Spinach Lasagna, Black Beans, Spinach & Mushroom Pasta, bagels, Cabbage Rolls with Mashed Potatoes and Spaghetti with Tofu Balls. Has around twenty vegan dishes. Has daily specials such as Tofu Fajitas, Spinach & Tofu Cannelloni and Black Bean Enchiladas. Soups change daily. Fresh juices, wheatgrass juice, smoothies and herbal teas.
Comments: Very reasonably priced. Serves dishes with eggs in them. Has good size portions. Has a large selection of dishes. Casual, informal setting. Popular place. Brightly lit. Has a deli counter where salad can be ordered for take-out. Fast service. Uses recycled paper napkins. Vegan dishes marked on the menu with an asterisk (*).
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: In a trendy small strip of stores in the middle of Belmont Shores. From Pacific Coast Hwy (Rte 1) going south, go on south Park Ave for a quarter-mile, at E Anaheim St turn right and go a fifth-mile, at Park Ave turn left and go 1½ mile, at E 2nd St turn left and this place is 2 blocks down. From Rte 1 going north, go west on 7th St 1 mile, then turn left at Park Ave and go 1 mile, then turn left at 2nd St.

Trader Joe's
Marina Pacifica Mall, 6378 East Pacific Coast Highway
310-598-3740

Wild Oats Market
6550 E Paicfic Coast Hwy
562-598-8687
Health Food Store & Deli. Juice Bar & Bakery. Organic produce.

Los Angeles
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MALIBU

Country Natural Food Store
415 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd
310-455-3434
Health Food Store & Deli. Organic produce.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am to 7:30 pm
Sat-Sun 9:30 am to 7 pm.

John's Garden Fresh
3835 South Cross Creek Road
310-456-8377
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Limited organic produce.
Menu: Soups, salads and sandwiches. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Directions: This place is about a third-mile north of Malibu Lagoon State Beach. From Pacific Coast Hwy, go north on S Cross Creek Rd and this place is a quarter-mile down.

Pacific Coast Greens
22601 West Pacific Coast Highway
310-456-0353
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Organic produce.
Comments: Has seating on the roof with a view of the ocean.
Directions: This place is a little east of Malibu on Pacific Coast Hwy.

MANHATTAN BEACH (Los Angeles County)

Trader Joe's
1821 Manhattan Beach
310-338-9238

MARINA DEL REY

Rainbow Acres
Marina Waterside Shopping Center
4756 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
310-823-5373
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Sat & Sun 9 am to 7 pm; Deli Hours: 9 am to 6 pm.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Sandwiches, soups and a hot dishes.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has seating. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: From Hwy 90, go southeast on Lincoln Blvd (Rte 1) for a fifth-mile, at Bali Way turn right and go 1 block, at Admiralty Way turn left and this place is a quarter-mile down.

MAR VISTA

***Venus of Venice
12034 Venice Boulevard
310-391-7674
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 9 pm; closed Monday.
Fully Vegan. South United States and North Mexican.
Menu: Sweet and Sour Soy Chicken, Southern Soy Filet, veggie chicken burrito, honey lemonade and salads.
Comments: Food is freshly made. Has toys and music boxes on every table. The tablecloths are hand-painted by a Venice artist.
Other Info: Full service. Non-smoking. Reservations are recommended for six or more people. No credit cards, cash only. Price: $$.
Directions: This place is on Venice Boulevard between Grandview Avenue and Inglewood Blvd. From I-405, take the Venice Blvd exit and go west on Venice Blvd and this place is ¾ mile down.

MEINERS OAKS

**The Farmer and the Cook
339 West El Roblar
805-640-9608
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store and Fully Vegetarian All Organic Café. Vegan options, including baked goods. Salad Bar.
Menu: Has an all-organic salad bar and daily lunch and dinner specials.
Directions: Meiners Oaks is an hour and a half north of Los Angeles. From CA Hwy 33, go north on S La Luna Ave 1½ mile, at W El Roblar Dr turn right and this place is 4 blocks down.

MONTEREY PARK

**Happy Family
608 North Atlantic Blvd, a little south of I-10
626-282-8986
Hours: Mon to Thur 11:30 am to 2:45 pm, 5 pm to 8:45 pm; Fri 11:30 am to 2:45 pm, 5 pm to 9:15 pm; Sat 11:30 am to 8:15 pm; Sun 11:30 am to 8:45 pm
Vegetarian Authentic Chinese. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes. Has mock "meat" and "fish" dishes. Smoked Bean Curd Skin, Pork with Dry Bean Curd, Mock Chicken, Mustard Green with Bean Curd Sheet, Chinese Pancakes and tea. Food is not smothered in heavy sauces. Has an all-you-can-eat meal for dinner. Does not use MSG.
Comments: Gets high recommendations. All-you-can-eat dinners (around $10 per person) and brunch. Also has a branch in Rowland Heights. Very popular so you may have to wait for a table on the weekends. Dining room is very brightly lit. Play soft Chinese music.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$-$$$.
Directions: From I-10, take Atlantic Blvd exit towards Monterey Park, then go south on Atlantic Blvd and this place is a block down.
Directions: A few blocks south of Garvey, on the east side of the street.

Weidner's
127 East Garvey Avenue, at Garfield
626-288-4344
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm; Friday 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday 9 am to 6 pm; closed Saturday.
Natural Food Store. One of the largest natural food stores in the valley. Big organic produce sections.
Directions: From I-10, take the New Ave exit, then go south on N New Ave a third-mile and this place is at the corner with Whitmore St.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD

**Leonor's
11403 Victory Boulevard
818-980-9011
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday 10 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
Vegetarian Mexican Restaurant. Mainly Vegan.
Menu: Mexican dishes such as enchilada, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas and tacos. Salads, sandwiches, pizza, Special Chicken Salad, quesadilla with soy chicken and soy cheese, lentil soup, whole-wheat flatbreads and Forever-Young Chicken Diner. Uses soy "meat," soy chicken and soy "cheese." Fresh juices. Flax Seed Iced Tea (flax seeds, prunes, cinnamon & honey) is recommended. Check for egg
Comments: Comes highly recommended. First class service. Casual, informal atmosphere. Darkly lit, intimate place. Reasonably priced. You should be careful in this neighborhood. Has another location in Studio City. Does not cook with salt, but can add your own.
Warning: There is a good chance that the chicken nuggets and the chopped chicken are vegan, but the chicken sandwiches are not (may contain 2% eggs). Also most likely some of the soy cheese contains casein. Check out article on www.vegparadise.com at "News From the Nest."
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From Hwy 101, take CA Hwy 170 north towards Sacramento for ¾ mile, take Burbank Rd exit, then turn right at Burbank Rd and go a half-mile, at Tujunga Ave turn left and go 1 mile, at Victory Blvd turn left and this place is at the corner.

NORTHRIDGE

Café Graikos
19346 Rinaldi Street, Northridge
818-831-1187
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm
Greek. Vegan friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has around 30 vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegetarian Combo Platter, Stuffed Eggplant, Lentil Pilaf, Horiatiki salad, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Lentil Soup (very good), Greek Salad, vegetarian Greek Pizza, baba ghanouj, Spanikopita, Vegetarian Souvlaki Plate, hummus, Rice Pilaf, falafel and tahini.
Comments: Gets good ratings from the locals. Marks vegan dishes with a red heart on the menu. May want to ask if eggs are added to any of the dishes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: In a shopping center on the southeast corner of Tampa and Rinaldi.

The Good Earth
19340 Nordhoff Street
818-363-3933
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Restaurant. Part of a national chain. About a third of the menu is vegetarian. Has a bakery.
Menu: Good salads, main dishes and desserts. Uses beans and soy foods.

Karma Vegetarian Cuisine
9043 Reseda Blvd, at Nordhoff
818-998-6900
Store Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 8 pm
Deli Hours: 11:30 am to 8 pm
Grocery & Vegetarian Indian Deli. Vegan-friendly. Fast-food..
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Have tables. Accept credit cards.

Whole Foods Market (Mrs Gooch's)
19340 Rinaldi Street
818-363-3933; fax: 818-363-2940
On Reseda Blvd, half a block north of Prairie Street
Web site: www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Comments: Prices are very reasonable. Does not sell anything containing refined sugar or MSG. Efficient, friendly place.
Directions: From CA Hwy 118, take Tampa Ave exit, then go north of Tampa Ave for a quarter-mile, at Rinaldi St turn right and this place is a quarter-mile down.

NORWALK

ABC Health Food Store
Norwalk Branch
12201 E. Firestone Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
562-868-5344
Fax: 818-546-8464
Web Site: http://www.vegefood.com/
Health Food Store.

**Our Daily Bread Bakery
12201 Firestone Boulevard
562-863-6897
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 am to 4 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 10 am to 7 pm;
Friday 10 am to 2 pm; closed Saturday.
Vegetarian Deli and Bakery. Vegan options.
Menu: The menu changes regularly. Salads, several types of soups, Lasagna (recommended), stuffed peppers, quiche, veggie burgers, macaroni & cheese, enchiladas, breads and cookies. Has vegan desserts including vegan persimmon ice cream. Fresh juices.
Comments: Run by the Seventh Day Adventists. The food gets really high recommendations. Has a section that sells vegetarian groceries and books. Rear patio seats around 30. Sugar and oil-free.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Does not take credit cards. Price: $.
Directions: From I-5, take the San Antonio Dr/Norwalk BL exit, then go southwest on San Antonio Drive 3 blocks, at Firestone Blvd turn left and this place is 2 blocks down at Funston Ave.

ORANGE

**Lotus Café
1515 West Chapman Avenue
714-385-1233; fax: 714-385-1040
This place is closed.

99 Green Market
1388 South Fullerton Road
626-965-7788
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 9 am to 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am to 9:30 pm
Chinese Grocery Store and Chinese Deli. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Comments: Has a small area to sit and eat. Counter service, take-out.

Tandoor Cuisine of India
1132 East Katella Avenue
714-538-2234
Hours: Daily 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Indian. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has vegetarian options such as salads, rice dishes, curried vegetables, samosas and main dishes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

Veggie World
3505 Chapman St. E
Orange, California
714-744-0008
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am-9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am-9:30 pm
Sun 4 pm-9 pm
Vegetarian Chinese. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: The Orange "Chicken" and the Soy Nuggets are really good. Fried Wonton.
Other Info: smoke-free

PALM DESERT

Native Foods
73-890 El Paseo
760-836-9396
Web site: www.nativefoods.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 9 pm;
Deli Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 am to 4 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Restaurant. Organic produce. Fully Vegan. Macrobiotic options.
Menu: Hollywood Bowl (steamed organic vegetables on top of brown rice with baked tofu and Thai peanut sauce), Yakisoba (stir-fry noodles), Jerk Burger (made from seitan), Indonesian Tempeh Chips, BBQ Love Burger (seitan with BBQ sauce), Reuben and hoagie sandwiches, mock "fish" dish and MadCowboy's Delight (soy chicken with BBQ sauce, corn & avocado). Fresh juices. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Specializing in homemade textured vegetable protein (TVP), tempeh and seitan. Has good service. Has two other locations in Westwood and Palm Springs. Local organic produce used when possible.
Other Info: Full service, counter, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Does not take reservations. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From Hwy 111, take the Portola Ave exit and go 1 block south, then turn right onto El Paseo.

Trader Joe's
Palm Desert Town Center
Fred Waring Drive at Town Center Drive.

Veggie & Tea House
72281 Hwy 111, at Fred Waring
760-674-0350
Hours: Daily 11 am to 8 pm
Chinese. Juice Bar and Salad Bar. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Comments: Grows much of their own produce. Attractive décor. Tea rooms.
Other Info: Full service, counter service, take-out. Price: $$.

PASADENA
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES (Los Angeles County)

Trader Joe's
The Terraces; 28901 South Western Avenue
310-832-1241

Vegan Terra Café
28901 South Western Ave., #123
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
310-833-7977
Web Site: http://www.veganterra.com/
Hours: Daily 9 am-9 pm
Vegan International Cafe.
Menu: Salad, sandwiches, whole-wheat flatbread, soups, muffins, salads, burgers, combo plates, and fruit smoothies. Fresh carrot juice and wheat grass juice.
Comments: Comfortable, informal Live music on occasional Saturday nights.
Other Info: Price: $$.
Directions; In the Terraces Shopping Center.Between Caddington and Capitol, on the first level of the Terraces Plaza, below Trader Joe's. Near San Pedro.

REDLANDS

***Nature's Deli & Nutrition Center
202 East State Street
909-792-6556
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 7 pm (until 9 pm Thursday); Sun 11 am to 5 pm; closed Sat.
Vegan Natural Foods. Mainly everything is organic.
Menu: Has a whole-wheat vegan pizza, veggie pita, (tofu and spinach in a pita), tofu burger, avocado sandwich, veggie burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps, Mediterranean wrap, a daily special, steamed vegetables, and desserts such as tofu cheesecake and pies. Smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: From I-10, take CA 38/Orange St exit towards downtown, then go south on Orange St and go a third-mile, at E Redland Blvd turn left and go 2 blocks, at N 6th St turn right and this place is 1 block down.

Trader Joe's
Orange Street Plaza; 552 Orange Street
909-798-2888

REDONDO BEACH

**Greens Temple
The Green Temple, A Veggie Place, 1700 South Catalina Avenue, at Ave I
310-944-4525
Web Site: http://www.sahadilce.com/TGT-PhotoAlbum.html
Hours: Sunday, Tuesday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Fri and Sat 11 am to 10 pm; closed Mon.
Vegetarian International, mainly Mexican. Very Vegan-friendly. Juice Bar.
Menu: House salad with tahini dressing, soups, sandwiches, veggie burger, tofu dishes, burritos, Savory Steamer (with their great Savory Sauce), Three Bean Soup and main dishes. The Savory Spuds are recommended. Fresh juices. Has a large selection of herbal teas. The Dragon Shot is a herbal tonic.
Comments: Has indoor and outdoor seating. Eclectic, funky décor. Friendly place. Local organic produce used when possible. Have herb garden.Vegan except casein in the soy cheese. . They have great rice bowls served with a creamed tofu sauce. They also have vegan desserts.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is at the south end of the beach, a few blocks west of the ocean.

Trader Joe's
Hollywood Riviera; 1761 South Elena Avenue
310-316-1745

Whole Foods Market
405 North Pacific Coast Hwy;
310-376-6931
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: This place is a half-mile due west of Seaside Lagoon and the ocean. From I-405, take the Artesia Blvd (Hwy 91) exit towards Redondo Beach, then go west on Artesia Blvd 1 mile, at Inglewood Ave turn left and go a third-mile, at Ripley Ave turn right and go 1¼ mile, turn left at Flagler and make an immediate right at 190th St/Anita St and go ¾ miles, then turn left at Pacific Coast Hwy (Hwy 1) and this place is a half-mile down.

RESEAA

Garden Wok
6117 Reseda Blvd, between Oxnard & Victory Blvd
Reseda, CA 91335
818-881-7073
Hours: Monday through Saturday 11 am to 9:30 pm
Sunday 4 pm to 9:30 pm
Vegan Chinese. Tawainese
Menu: Has over a hundred dishes on their menu. Veggie Beaf, Veggie Squid, noodle dishes, vegetable dishes and a large selection of mock meat dishes. Has soy ice creams desserts. The "Complete Dinner" includes a main dish, soup, rice (brown or white), dessert, and a few appetizers.
Comments: Quick, friendly service.
Other Info: Price: $-$$.
Directions: Located close to the 101 Freeway.

Vinh Loi Tofu
18625 Sherman Way #101
Reseda, CA 91335)
818-996-9779
Vegetarian Vietnamese. Mainly Vegan.
Hours; Daily 8 am to 7pm
Menu: Soups, spring rolls, tofu dishes and a good selection of main dishes. Tofu custard for dessert.
Comments: This place gets really high recommendeation. Generous portions..
Other Info: Mostly take-out. Just two tables. Price: $.

RIVERSIDE

ABC Health Food Store
11320 Pierce Street
Riverside, CA 92505-3303, 909-509-2274
888-222-1034
Fax: 909-509-2398
Web Site: http://www.vegefood.com/
Health Food Store.

**Oasis Vegetarian Food
11550 Pierce Street
909-688-5423
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 7 pm; Fri 9 am to 4 pm; Sun 10 am to 5 pm; closed Sat.
Vegetarian Latin and American. Vegan options. It is connected to a vegetable food market.
Menu: Has many vegetarian options including Pupusas (corn tortilla filled with vegetables), French fries, Garden Supreme Burger, tamales (stuffed cornhusks), Carnitas (mock "pork" burrito) and several vegetarian sandwiches. Smoothies
Other Info: Limited service, take-out. No credit cards; cash only.
Directions: From Hwy 91, take the Pierce Street exit, then go north on Pierce St and this place is 1.4 miles down.

ROWLAND HEIGHTS

Bamboo Garden Vegetarian Cuisine
1015 S Nogales #131 (at Fullerton Rd)
626-964-8458
Vegetarian Chinese.
Menu: Large assortment of vegetarian dishes.

Happy Family Vegetarian Restaurant
18425 East Colima Road
626-965-9923
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:45 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm; Sat & Sun 11:30 am to 9:15 pm
Vegetarian Authentic Chinese. Vegan options. Buffet Lunch.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian fried "Chicken" with mushrooms.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From CA Hwy 60, take the Fullerton Rd exit, then go south a half-mile on Fullerton Rd, at Colima Rd turn left and this place is 2 blocks down.

Health Food City
18453 East Colima Road
626-913-3188
Web site: www.healthfoodcity.com
Natural Food Store.

SAN DIMAS

Veggie & Tea House
641 Arrow Hwy
San Dimas, California 91773
909-592-6323
Hours: Daily 11 am to 8 pm
Vegetarian Chinese. Vegan-friendly. Organic empahsis.
Menu: Fried rice, mock meat dishes, sushi, Kung Pao and many of other dishes.
Comments: Much of the vegetables they use are grown on thier own organic farm.
Other Info: Smoke-free. Price: $$.Table service.

SAN GABRIEL

Health Food City
140 West Valley Boulevard #102
626-288-3498
Web site: www.healthfoodcity.com
Natural Food Store.

**Tea Shaker and Vegetarian Food
7258 North Rosemead Boulevard
626-287-5850
Hours: Daily 11 am to 9 pm
Fully Vegetarian Asian. Mostly Vegan. The cooking style is from South East Asia, such as Hong Kong, Burmese and Thai Style.
Menu: Pad Thai, Vegetarian Chicken Steak, Tom Yum Vermicelli, Fried Noodles, Papaya Salad, Hot & Sour Soup, Beef Curry Rice Plate and vegetarian meat dishes. Bo-Bah-Tea is flavored ice tea that is recommended. The Vegetarian Chicken Steak is great. Tea Bar (30 special teas) with fruit flavored ice and hot teas, Iced Mango Green Tea and Passion Fruit Green Tea. The Tea Salad (shredded cabbage and carrot, mung beans, toasted sesame and peanuts, topped by fermented tea leaves) is recommended. The Coconut Ice Cream is great. Fresh juices. Soy milk.
Comments: Friendly staff.
Other Info: Full service, catering, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts reservations but are not necessary. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$. Reservations recommended.
Directions: This store is at the intersection of Rosemead and Huntington Drive, next to Trader's Joe. From I-10, get off at the Rosemead exit and go north for about five minutes (three miles). From I-210, get off at the Rosemead South exit and go for about one mile. There is plenty of parking in front. It is in a strip mall just south of Huntington Drive. From Huntington Dr, go south on S Rosemead Blvd and this place is a half-block down.

Trader Joe's
7260 North Rosemead Boulevard, at Huntington Drive
818-285-5862

SANTA BARBARA
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SANTA MONICA (Los Angeles County)
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SAUSALITO (Marin County)

Real Foods Co
200 Caledonia
415-332-9640
Web site: http://www.realfoodco.com
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and take-out Deli. Organic produce.
Menu: Has a small selection of ready-made dishes.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has some benches outside to sit at. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From Hwy 101, take the Alexander Ave exit, then go northeast ¾ mile on Sausalito Lateral Rd (becomes Alexander Ave) for 1 mile, at 2nd St turn right and go 2 blocks, at Richardson St turn right (road becomes Bridgeway after 1 block) and go 1 mile, at Turney turn left and this place is 1 block down.

SHERMAN OAKS
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SOUTH EL MONTE

**Veggie-Life Restaurant
9324 East Garvey Avenue
626 443-8687
email: info@veggieliferestaurant.com
Web site: www.veggieliferestaurant.com
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 8 am to 9 pm
Closed Monday.
Fully Vegetarian Vietnamese-French. Mainly Vegan.
Menu: Has a large amount of vegetarian dishes and a great selection of mock "meat" dishes. Rice dishes, Pho, drumsticks, Seaweed Soup, vegetable dishes and Crispy-Noodle. The Cabbage Lotus Salad is recommended if you like pungent flavors. The Clay Pot Fish with Pepper and Rice is good. Non-alcoholic beer. Soy milk.
Comments: Lots of vegetarian Vietnamese dishes. On the 1st and 15th of each month of the Chinese Lunar calendar it is extremely busy, so most likely it is a good idea to avoid those days. Is a pleasant, clean, informal café-style restaurant. Has a good atmosphere. No MSG.
Other Info: Full service, catering, counter, take-out. Non-smoking. Reservations not accepted. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From I-10, take the Rosemead Blvd/Rte 19 exit, then go southeast on Rosemead Blvd for 0.65 mile, then at Garvey Ave turn right and this place is 1 block down, on the southwest corner of East Garvey and Rosemead Blvd. In a strip mall on the southwest corner of East Garvey and Rosemead Blvd.

SIMI VALLEY

Lassen's Health Foods
2955 Cochran St
Simi Valley, CA 93065
805-526-9287
Web Site: http://www.lassens.com/
Health Food Store.

SOUTH PASADENA (Los Angeles county)

Grassroots Natural Market
1119 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena
626-799-0156
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm
Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
Deli Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Natural Foods Store and Deli. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, tepeh combo plate, and hot main dishes. Tacos, veggie burgers, chili, whole-wheat tortillas and quesadillas. Fresh juices.Breakfast dishes.
Comments: The food is made freshly daily. Small cafe inside the health food store.
Other Info: Cafeteria style, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From 1-10, take Fremont north exit to Monterray, at Monterray turn right and go two blocks, then turn left into shopping center where this place is located. From I-110, take the Fair Oaks Ave exit, then go south on Fair Oaks Ave and this place is a third-mile down.

Trader Joe's
613 Mission Street
818-441-6263

STUDIO CITY

Good Earth Restaurant
12345 Ventura Boulevard #12345C
818-506-7400
Web site: http://www.goodearth.com
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 8:30 am to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
Healthy Breakfast Place. Not pure vegetarian. Menu: Tofu Scramble, soups, salads, sandwihces and hot dihes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

Hugo's
12851 Riverside Drive
Studio City, California
818-761-8985
Hours: Sun 7:30 am-10 pm
Mon-Tue 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Wed-Thu 7:30 am-9 pm
Fri-Sat 7:30 am-10 pm
Vegan-friendly California Cuisine.. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu:California bistro menu that is very vegetarian and vegan friendly..Veggie Farmer's Breakfast .For dinner the Farmer's Market Platter is a vegan's delight as is the Tofu Vegetable Grill and the Potent Sweet Potatoes. Exceptional selection of fresh juices, herbal and regular teas, coffees, and hot chocolate.
Comments: Pleasant dining atmosphere.
Other Info: Price: $$.

Kung Pao Bistro
11838 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, California
818-766-8686
Hours: Sun-Thu 11 am-10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am-11 pm
Vegan-friendly

**Leonor's
12445 Moorpark Street, Unit C
818-762-0660
Hours: Daily 10 am to 10 pm
Vegetarian Mexican Restaurant. Mainly Vegan.
Menu: Mexican dishes such as enchilada, burritos, tostadas, quesadillas and tacos. Salads, sandwiches, pizza, Special Chicken Salad, veggie burgers, quesadilla with soy chicken and soy cheese, lentil soup, whole-wheat flatbread and Forever-Young Chicken Diner. Uses soy "meat," soy chicken and soy "cheese." Fresh juices. "Flax seed iced tea" is recommended. Made of flax seeds, prunes, cinnamon and honey. Check for eggs.
Comments: Recommended. First class service. Casual, informal atmosphere. Darkly lit, intimate place. Reasonably priced. You should be careful in this neighborhood. Has another location in Studio City. Does not cook with salt, but can add your own. This place gets great reviews.
Warning: There is a good chance that the chicken nuggets and the chopped chicken are vegan, but the chicken sandwiches are not (may contain 2% eggs). Also most likely some of the soy cheese contains casein. Check out article at www.vegparadise.com at "News From the Nest."
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: At the corner of Whitsett and Moorpark. From Hwy 101, take Laurel Canyon Blvd exit towards Studio City, go south on Laurel Canyon Blvd a third-mile, at Moorpark St turn right and this place is a half-mile down.

Thai Cottage
11266 Ventura Boulevard
818-769-4653
Hours: Mon to Thur 11:30 am to 10 pm; Fri & Sat 11:30 am to 11 pm; Sun 12 noon to 10 pm
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has several vegetarian dishes.
Comments: A romantic place to have dinner. Has candlelights and soft music. Has outdoor patio dinning.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

TARZANA

Garden Wok
6117 Reseda Blvd
Tarzana, California
818-881-8886
Vegetarian Chinese. Vegan-friendly
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 9:30 pm
Sunday 4 pm to 9 pm
Menu: Some good dishes are the Sizzling Plate, Veggie Squid, Orange Chicken and Steam Tofu..
Other Info: Smoke-free. Price: $$. Accepts credit cards
Directions: Near Oxnard Blvd.

THOUSAND OAKS (Ventura County)

Lassen's Health Foods
2857 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
805-495-2609
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Macrobiotic and Vegan options. Juice Bar.
Comments: Local organic produce used when possible.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Price: $$.
Directions: From Hwy 101, take the Hampshire Rd exit, then go northeast on Hampshire Rd for 3 blocks, then turn left at E Thousand Oaks Blvd and this place is a quarter-mile down.

Whole Foods Market (Mrs Gooch's)
451 Avenida de los Arboles
805-492-5340
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From Hwy 101, take the Moorpark Rd exit, then go north on N Moorpark Rd 3 miles, at Avendida de los Arboles turn left and this place is 2 blocks down.

TOPANGA (Canyon)

Inn Of The Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon Road
310-455-1311
Web site: http://www.innoftheseventhray.com/
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm; Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm; Sunday 9 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Natural Food Restaurant. Vegan-friendly. Mostly Organic. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Gourmet vegetarian dishes. Acorn Squash Stuffed with Curried Stuffing, Steamed Artichokes Stuffed with Tofu and Mushrooms. Non-alcoholic beer and wine.
Comments: Romantic, upscale place. Outdoor dining area next to a pleasant creek surrounded by the Topanga Mountains. Plays classical music. It is a good idea to call in advance to see if it is open and to reserve a table. It is often closed for weddings and banquets.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$$.
Directions: From Pacific Coast Hwy (Hwy 1), go north on Topanga Canyon Blvd and go 4¼ miles, at Old Topanga Canyon Rd turn left and this place is 1 block down.

TORRANCE (Los Angeles County)

Whole Foods Market
2655 Pacific Coast Highway
310-257-8700
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From I-405, take the Hawthorne Blvd/Rte 107 South exit towards Lawndale, then go south on Hawthorne Blvd (Rte 107) for 5½ miles, at Pacific Coast Hwy turn left and this place is 1½ mile down. From I-110, take the Pacific Coast Hwy (Hwy 1) exit, then go west on Pacific Coast Hwy and this place is 3 miles down.

TUSTIN

India Sweets & Spices
14441 Newport St
714-731-2910
Hours; Tue-Sun 10 am-9 pm
Closed Monday.
Indian Market and Deli..

Juice Club
2930 El Camino Real
714-505-2582
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Vegetarian Juice Bar.
Menu: Has a large selection of juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Price: $.

Rutabegorz
158 West Main, at C Street
714-731-9807
Web site: http://www.rutabegorz.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 11 pm
Sunday 4 pm to 9 pm
International Healthy Food. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian. See Fullerton, CA for details.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Spinach Lasagna, soups, sandwiches, stuffed mushrooms, pastas and veggie burritos. A wide variety of coffee. Fresh juices.
Comments: Bohemian-style coffeehouse. Pleasant atmosphere. Open over 25 years.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: Located downtown.

Souplantation
13681 Newport Avenue #4
714-730-5443
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm
Friday & Sunday 11 am to 9:30
Soup Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.

Veggie Kitchen
13816 Red Hill Avenue
Vegetarian Restaurant.

Whole Foods Market
14945 Holt Avenue
714-731-3400
Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From I-5 going south, take the Fourth St exit, then go west on E 4th St for 0.65, From I-5, take Fourth St exit, then go east on 4th St for 0.65 mile, 4th becomes Irvine Blvd and go 1 mile, then 4th St becomes Irvine Blvd and go another 1 mile, at Holt Ave turn right and this place is 1 block down. From I-5 going north, take Red Hill Ave exit then go north on Red Hill for 0.65 mile, at E 1st St turn left and go a half-mile, at Newport Ave turn right and go 1 block, then at Holt Ave turn left and this place is 1 block down.

VENICE

Fig Tree Café
429 Ocean Front Walk, on Venice Boardwalk, Venice Beach
310-392-4937
Hours: Daily 9 am to 6 pm
American Natural Foods. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Roasted Eggplant & Peppers, salads, Stir-Fry Pizzete (chapati pizza), tofu dishes, Nutburger and Tostada.
Comments: Gets busy on the weekends in the summer. Parking can be a bit rough to find, especially on a summer weekend.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: On the beach.

Venice Ocean Park Co-op
839 Lincoln Boulevard, at Brooks Avenue
310-399-5623
Natural Food Store & Deli. Organic produce. co-op.
Other Info: Coutner service, take-out.

Windward Farms
105 Windward Avenue, north along the coast
310-392-3566
Hours: Daily 8 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store.

VENTURA (Ventura County)

Lassen's Health Foods
4071 East Main Street
805-644-6990
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Vegan-friendly Deli. Organic produce.
Menu: Soups, hummus, Grilled Meat Balls, couscous, Lasagna, brown rice, vegan Macaroni Salads, Tofu Egg Sandwich, Carrot Roll, tabbouleh, Veggie Chicken and Boca Burger. Vegan cookies and desserts. Fresh juices and smoothies. Power Shake.
Comments: Has supplement consultant.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: Across from Target shopping center. From US 101, take Telephone Road exit, then go south on Telephone Road 1 block, go straight (or turn right) onto Main St and this place is a third-mile down. This place is a quarter-mile south of where US 101 and Hwy 126 meet.

Tipps Thai Cuisine
512 East Main Street, at California
805-643-3040
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm; Sunday 2 pm to 10 pm
Thai. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a vegetarian menu with soups, salads, appetizers, mock meat dishes, noodles dishes and rice dishes. Does not use MSG in the food.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

Trader Joe's
1751 South Victoria, next to K-mart
805-650-0478

WEST COVINA (Los Angeles County)

One World Vegetarian Cuisine
178 S. Glendora Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
626-917-2727
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11am to 9 pm
Friday & Satuday 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday 3 am to 9 pm.
Vegan-friendly Restaurant. American, Euro-Asian and Mexican. Juice-bar.
Comments: Great food, beautiful and relaxing environment in natural bamboo decor with outdoor water fountain.
Other Info: Accept credit cards.

Trader Joe's
220 South Citrus
818-858-0408

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Flowering Tree
8253 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood
323-654-4332
Hours: Daily 10 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Café. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, Zucchini Soup, Sesame Tofu Sandwich, Baked Sesame Tofu Plate and veggie burgers. Non-alcoholic beer. Natural foods and sugarless desserts. Have 7 daily soups daily, most of which are vegan.
Comments: Casual, friendly place. Small cafe. Most of the desserts are vegan and come from Mani's and Alaine's bakeries.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From US 101, take the Rte 2/Santa Monica Blvd exit towards Western Ave, then go west on Santa Monica Blvd and this place is 3½ miles down.

***Real Food Daily
414 North La Cienega Boulevard
310-289-9910
Website: www.realfood.com
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 11 pm
Fully Vegan Organic Gourmet Vegetarian.
Menu: Same menu as the Santa Monica location with the addition of several different entrees and a nightly Chef's Tasting Menu. Can call to find out the daily special
Comments: Relaxed atmosphere. Has a jazzy nightlife feel. There is also a branch in Santa Monica. Very health conscious. Celebrities come here. Trendy, popular place. One of LA's premier organic vegetarian places.
Other Info: Full service, catering, counter service, take-out, delivery. Non-smoking. Does not take reservations. Accepts AMEX, MC and VISA. Price: $$-$$$.
Directions: This place is between Beverly Blvd. and Melrose Ave, two blocks north of the Beverly Center. It located at where West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles meet. Street parking during the day, and street parking and valet parking at night. From I-10, take the La Brea Ave exit, then go north on La Brea Ave for 1 mile, at San Vicente Blvd turn left and go 2½ miles, at La Cienega Blvd turn slight right and this place is a half-mile down.

Taste of the Goddess Cafe
7253 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90046
323-874-7700
Web Site: http://www.tasteofthegoddess.com
Email” jenny@tasteofthegoddess.com
Live Foods Vegan Cafe.
Menu: Full Entrees, Salads, Desserts, & Smoothies.
Comments, Taste of the Goddess is a colorful, inspiring, and delightful place to eat and to just enjoy oneself. The service is excellent and the food is exquisite. The entire atmosphere is a delightful experience.
Practical Info: All Credit Cards accepted. Counter service, Front and back patio seating. Parking., Price $.

Whole Foods Market
7871 West Santa Monica Boulevard
323-848-4200
Web site: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: At Santa Monica and Fairfax. From US 101, take the Rte 2/Santa Moncia Blvd towards Western Ave, then go west on Santa Monica Blvd and this place is 3 miles down.

WESTMINSTER

Chez Rose
7360 Westminster Ave
Westminster, CA
Vegetarian-friendly Vietnamese.
Comments: Friendly, helpful service.

**Vien Huong Vegetarian Restaurant
14092 Magnolia, #116-117
corner of Westminster Blvd, near Magnolia
714-373-1876
Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm
Vegetarian Vietnamese and Chinese Buddhists. Mainly Vegan.
Menu: Has a large vegetarian menu (over a hundred dishes) including soups, Crispy Chicken, Sweet & Sour Pork, Dim Sum, Beef with Peanut Butter Sauce, Shrimp Tempura, appetizers and main dishes.
Comments: The owners of the restaurant are Buddhist.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From I-5, take the Rte 22 exit towards Long Beach, then go west on Rte 22 for 5 miles, exit towards Magnolia St, then at Trask Ave turn left and go 2 blocks, at Magnolia St turn left and this place is a half-mile down.

WHITTIER (Los Angeles County)

Herbie's Natural Foods
13308 Whittier Blvd
562-945-1322
Web Site: http://www.herbiesnaturals.com/
Health Food Store & Juice Bar. Organic produce,
Comments: Nice selection of bulk foods, vitamins and herbs. Friendly, helpful staff.

Trader Joe's
15025 E Whittier Boulevard
at Colima Road
310-698-1642

**Veggie Bistro
6557 Comstock Avenue, at Hadley
562-907-7898
Web site: www.veggiebistro.com
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
Closed Monday.
Vegetarian International. Thai, Chinese, Italian.
Menu: Has many mock meat dishes. Most of the dishes are vegan and Chinese. Also has pastas and Lasagna. Eggplant Curry Soup, Kung Pau Chicken and Mushroom with Salmon. Have a large mneu. The veggie chicken and beef are recommended.
Comments: Excellent, friendly service. Comfortable atmosphere. Excellent, delicious food. Good place to bring a non-vegetarfian. Very reasonably priced.
Other Info: Price: $$.
Directions: From I-5, take Norwalk Blvd exit towards Norwalk, then go north on S Norwalk Blvd for 1½ mile, at Florence Ave turn right and go a half-mile, at Bloomfield Ave turn left (becomes Santa Fe Springs Rd after a half-mile, then after 2 miles becomes Pickering Ave) and go 2¾ mile, at Hadley St turn right and go 3 blocks, at Comstock Ave turn right and this place is a half-block down. In the heart of Uptown Whittier.

WOODLAND HILLS

Lotus Inn China Bistro
21733 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, California
818-888-0878
Hours: Daily 11:0 0am-10:00 pm
G ourmet Chinese. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Their vegetarian specialties are many, some vegan..Veggie Steam Dumplings are very good. Veggie Smoked Duck and Veggie Kung Pao Beef along with several veggie faux meat dishes.
Comments: Authentic attractively presentedelegant full-service restaurant Pleasant atmosphere.service is exceptional.
Other Info: $$

Whole Foods Market
21347 Ventura Boulevard
818-610-0000
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From US 101, take the Canoga Ave exit, then go south on Canoga Ave for 1 block, then at Ventura Blvd turn left and this place is 1 block down.

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