The Best Vegan Brunches in Los Angeles

The Downtown L.A. neighborhood pub recently reopened with a plant-based menu. Snacks like Adobong Mani (toasted peanuts with garlic and chili) and Mr. Togarashi (crispy chickpeas tossed with shichimi togarashi) go well with the burgers, wraps and fries at night. Weekend brunch offers something different like Harissa Says It All (fried grits, seared tofu with togarashi, roasted potatoes, rainbow carrots, kale,house harissa) and the popular Breakfast Burrito made with Tater Tots, Soyrizo, smoked tofu, pinto beans, avocado lime salsa and gochujang crema in a flour tortilla.

Saturdays and Sundays this little Silver Lake spot serves oats, smoothie bowls, almond butter toast, and quinoa hash browns, among other tasty dishes. Leave room for their house-made sweets, which change daily.

Their "biscuits & gravy" with greens on the side may be the only meal you’ll need all day. All of the standard tofu scrambles, French toasts, pancakes and frittatas one would expect, with an extensive juice and smoothie selection to boot. The seating is limited in this Silver Lake institution, so get there early.

Habanero-infused Mexican mimosas by the pitcher pair nicely with sweet potato flautas, quesadillas de calabaza, or warm lemon scones. Fine dining in a beautiful West Hollywood location.

This Highland Park gluten-free and dairy-free diner is always busy—for good reason. Jackfruit crab cakes benedict? Snickerdoodle pancakes? Full English Breakfast? Yes, please!

Brunch happens every day at Locali locations in Downtown L.A., Hollywood, and Venice thanks to The Baaadasss Breakfast Sandwich. The Sir Nasty version is perfect for spice lovers; the Daddy Mac loads it up with Russian dressing, lettuce and tomato; and The Cadillac styles it with tempeh bacon, avocado and salsa. Bagels, avocado toast and home made moon pies are worth sampling, too.

The Echo Park restaurant known for their craft beer selection also serves all of the vegan brunch standards, plus cinnamon rolls, a yogurt parfait, and their signature sandwiches and pizzas.

The LAX, West Hollywood and Pasadena locations of Real Food Daily offer an extensive brunch menu with savory tofu scrambles, pancake-filled platters and a belly-busting "breakfast sammie," along with luscious salads, sides and “build-your-own-basic” bowls.

You'll find the Ridiculous Baking Co. at the Hollywood Farmers' Market every Sunday from 8am -1pm, but get there early for the breakfast sandwich or vegan croissants—that’s right, they create melt-in-your-mouth vegan "ham and cheese" croissants, jelly donuts, cronuts, muffins and a bunch of gluten free breads, well worth the price.

Everything is made fresh at this Boyle Heights eatery, from the homemade salsas to the champurado, jamaica and tamarind drinks. Explore the traditional Latin American menu with a few Mediterranean twists and many veganized adaptations, including pupusas, pozole and enchiladas.

Located in Los Feliz, Stamp Proper Foods serves breakfast all day, every day. Vegan banana buckwheat pancakes and vegan chilaquiles are both faves, as are the cashew-based shakes and lattes. The restaurant is all gluten-free but not 100% vegan, so ask the friendly staff and read the menu carefully.

Chef Babette represents what’s good in Inglewood. After serving healthy soul food all week, she offers a breakfast plate and breakfast burrito on the weekends, guaranteed to fill your belly and your heart.

Everything’s good at SunCafe (they were, after all, voted one of the Best Vegetarian Restaurants in L.A. by OpenTable), but the brunches are extra special. Savory lovers should try the filling All American Skillet (grilled potatoes, tofu egg & saffron garbanzo beans, zucchini, house-made American cheese, pico de gallo) or a Bagel and Schmear (with carrot “lox”) while those with a sweet tooth will be satisfied with the Belgian waffles and a cashew-based Mint Shamrock Shake. Outdoor seating makes this Studio City spot perfect for a weekend meet-up.