50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Whittier

“You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, with that said I love to try a different item on it everytime I get a chance to stop by. Taste and quality are always on point. It's awesome to see the staff having a blast together with great music in the background making the experience feel fun even when there's a wait. Pricing is perfect as the portions are generous and the flavors are like to other. So happy to see this business growing as I look forward to seeing them all over the nation one day. Keep serving it up #TYQ!“

“First visit here. Absolutely loved it. The albacore sashimi should really be renamed a carpaccio. Thinly sliced premium seared albacore with a tangy delicious ponzu sauce. With more than 10 slices, it's the perfect delicacy to share with someone special. Everything else here was super fresh and tasty. The ambience is dark & comfy and the customer service was friendly, quick & efficient. I found my new favorite spot for sushi.“

“Really good acai bowls, lots of bases and toppings to choose from. The mango base is my personal favorite and with half acai. Good for being a place with pre made bases as usually i like to go to places where they freshly blend the bases. Very tasty and load up the toppings.“

“Went here with a business associate for a super late lunch and was surprised at the options. We were both starving but had a long drive back home, so wanted something filling but still light enough to not cause food coma.The customizable options made it easy to order. Both of us split a bowl and mushrooms tacos on gluten free tortillas. They splits -plated our food so that was really nice that we did not have to.The Tacos had amazing flavors, we asked to add pickled onions to additional tang. It was great.The bowl with tofu and brown rice, while good could use a little bit more flavoring. We got the dressing on the side that added some depth, but I feel something else can be added to the bowl to up the umami flavors.Overall a good choice. Pricing was a bit on th higher side , unfortunately, in-line with most places these days.Vegetarian options: Very customizable options.“

“If you look up local family diner in the dictionary, this place would be the example! Awesome to see multiple customers hugging servers and staff as they enter and leave! I sat at the counter immediately and food was out in minutes! Waffle was good. Service was quick. In and out about 30 minutes! Wish I lived closer, as this would be my go-to diner!“

“The 5 stars are for what I know to be THE BEST PORK BELLY TACOS IVE EVER HAD! Truly this dish here deserves all the hype because they're SOOOOOOO GOOD! No other place nearby serves them like they do here and are always consistently GOOD. The salsa and chips are amazing as well! I COME HERE FOR THESE TACOS ONLY BECAUSE THEYRE THAT GOOD !“

“Amazing service provided by Cari, she was so attentive & she had the best recommendations. Based on her recommendations, we tried the Special Coffee Flight with Oatmilk, Americano, Pastor Omelette, Chilaquiles Verdes with Chicken, and Nutella French Toast.We will start with the Special Coffee Flight which consisted of 4 sweet drinks: Mazapán iced coffee, Horchata iced coffee, Pistachio iced coffee and Abuelita iced coffee. The Mazapán iced coffee was a little textured for me since it had chunks of Mazapán in it and I wasn’t a fan. The Horchata iced coffee was satisfying & I loved it. It was the right amount of bittersweet. The Pistachio iced coffee was way too sweet & had only a touch of pistachio. The Abuelita iced coffee was on the bitter side since it tasted like straight cocoa. Americano was a simple brew.Pastor Omelette was delicious and super filling. It was packed with meat & had the right red salsa to compliment it. Chilaquiles Verdes were also delicious but not spicy. You definitely need to order more salsa on the side if you want them on the wet side however the chicken was a perfect addition. Nutella French Toast was top tier!! It was the star of the show although it was sweet.. the fried plantains took it to another level. The slices were huge and easily shareable amongst 2 people.Overall listen to your servers, Thank you Cari for the amazing suggestions & letting us know that this establishment is known for appealing to the sweet tooth. Next time I will ask for an Americano or espresso since I enjoy my heavy coffee flavored drinks. I will definitely be returning to this location or another as they are so welcoming & keep you updated with their wait time. You could wait 45 mins to be seated so join the waitlist in advanced through the Yelp app. Also once seated they will bring your food as quickly as possible.“

“My wife and I came with friends and had dinner and drinks. I had the Berrian burrito and it was fire. The Palomar were amazing too. I wanted to drink more but couldn't cause I was the dd. The atmosphere was very lively. They have a DJ playing all kinds of music which made us want to dance. Their is a dance area and bar. I will definitely come back here for dinner and drinks.“

“First time trying this place, I brought my Aunt and wife for lunch and the ambiance is great open concept with heaters outside if it's cold but the decor is great also the music playing gets you in that relaxing mood. Service is all about the customers and if you have any questions everyone is willing to help. Menu is great because everything is made fresh and if you get the app while you are there, they have a point system and getting points also gives you certain items either free or on a discount. I got the app and in return we received free order of fries, they were delicious they also gave us free fried chips and pickles they made there and I'm not a fan of pickles but they might have changed that because I couldn't stop eating them. My wife and Aunt had the Southwestern chicken salad looked very good and I had the chopped chicken salad that was very tasty as well. To drink we all had the blackberry lemonade and it was very good. I can honestly say we will be back again and try other items on their menu. I didn't get to take pictures of my wife's and aunt's salad I was to busy eating mine, haha. Employees here are all about customer service, thank you for your service my family and will be back again!“

“Sivar Treats has an amazing staff and delicious food. There are many tasty treats: pupusas, plátano, el caldo de gallina, los postres. My family hired them for a baby shower and they were professional , kind , and the food was perfect . They have another location opening in Silverlake too!“

“Wow Wow Wow The food was Amazing!!!Attended a party last night where they served Rosarita's Taco bar it was fresh, authentic and plentiful... The Carne Asada was a Hit...The beans and rice were perfection and the red & green sauces are sooooo good even the chips were fresh...Everyone at the party loved the food... I will definitely be ordering the Taco Bar for my next party...I'm in the Food & Beverage Industry and I love to cook...,This foodieRates this experience a Solid 10“

“I can always say Jenny's is the to go place for homecookn it's the best. Why 4 stars because it's so small sometimes its a wait(a long wait) but worth it., parking is hard it get. Price us, right. My favorite ( Chile relleno omlet) so so good but then everything is delicious at Jenny's. Happy eating. ???“

“Food was great the only thing was that we saw breakfast items on the website menu and we were excited to have breakfast there but when we got there it was breakfast buffet and a dinner/lunch menu. Normally we wouldn't mind but we were craving very specific items and getting paying for a $40 per person buffet and a $20 buffet for our two year old who eats small portions just didn't make sense for us. Seems like the brunch might benefit folks with older kids or those looking to have cocktails with their meals, which wasn't for us. Fun place for a brunch date, breakfast brunch or girls brunch though!“

“Our hostess Luz gave us excellent service. She took care of us flawlessly which was a party of 18 for my dad's 80th birthday on Sunday, April 21st. She was very cordial, efficient, and made everyone feel special!!! We appreciate and want her to be recognized for her excellent service!! She was always ahead of the game. We never had to ask for anything because she was always a step ahead of us. Thank you so much Luz!!! The Gonzales Family“

“I came with a party of 9. Hostess accommodated half of us 4 at table with drinks while we waited for a table to seat us all. The servers are great, and the food is delicious. It's busy af here but well worth it. Customer service at its best.“

“Awesome service, the drinks are really good & so is the food! It’s really fun with the games & Shawn made our night special! We’ll def be back for another date night ! Thank you for maintaining such an awesome atmosphere.Vegetarian options: Lots of options are gluten free & vegan/vegetarian!“

“This place is one of my absolute favorites in Whittier! The burgers are amazing, and I love their selection of Belgian beers. I am no oyster expert, but I tried them once and they were great! My partner and I come here often and have never been disappointed. The servers are amazing and always friendly. Highly recommend!“

“A Carnivore’s Vegan Experience Yesterday, my husband and I drove my mother in law home to L.A. from visiting with us for the past couple months. Sad to see her go because she is such a big help. Surprisingly, we had no kids in tow which is a rare occasion. We decided to drive around to explore a bit of James’ old stomping grounds. We explored his old neighborhood in La Puente, where he would skateboard, wound through the canyon switchbacks on the way to Whittier, looking at his friends’ houses and commenting how much the area has changed. Whenever we are traveling anywhere, we try to find a non-chain, local place to eat to support the local community but also, who wants to go somewhere new and walk into a chain and be transported to someplace you can go to within a few minutes from home. It defeats the whole purpose of exploring someplace new, at least new to me. We walked down Greenleaf Street in Downtown Whittier looking for a place to eat. We could not get past that it looked like a deserted city street with a few faces of restaurant workers visible from the windows looking out to either see if the crowds would ever come or wondering who in their right mind would be walking the streets mid-day in the 100+ degree heat. I personally think it was the latter, but we were just happy to be out of the 115+ humidity of home, only being 100 was quite nice! In our thirty minute, indecisive wandering, there were many places that peaked our interest for a nice dinner, but not quite for a late lunch before the two hour drive home. As we were standing in the middle of the street (closed to traffics for outdoor dining) we saw a few people go in and out of a place called the Modern Shaman, at least that’s the door that I saw open. (James will tell you it was the Steakhouse next door.) growing weary of my indecisiveness and looking up menus online to see what the food was like, said that we could try “that one” since it must be good because though the streets are empty, people are coming in and out. Now, I knew it was a vegan restaurant and was surprised that My carnivore husband would be willing to try the “fake food”. I jumped at the opportunity and to his surprise, I headed into the vegan restaurant, and he followed. As we were seated, James confessed that he thought we were going into the steakhouse because that was the door that he noticed someone enter. I am not a vegan, nor am I a vegetarian. I am just a person who does not prefer to eat much meat. I am just as happy eating a black bean burger as I am a beef burger and have been known to make dinner sans meat on several occasions so a vegan restaurant is right up my alley. However, looking at my husband from across the table, I could see the distress in his eyes…”no meat?!? How could there be Italian sausage on the menu if there is no meat? It just does not make sense! Do Italians know that they have fake Italian sausage on their menu?” To which I could only respond “thank you, my dear, for entertaining me on this one.” We looked over the menu for at least ten minutes trying to decide what to order. I could not make up my mind because everything looked so good and intriguing. On the other hand, James was still trying to figure out why there was Italian sausage on the menu of there was no meat, and of course, to determine what would be the least horrible thing to order and determined if he didn’t like it, he could just give it to me to eat and we could pick him up a burger someplace else. I finally settled on the oyster mushroom po’boy sandwich with a little help from the server. And when I say “a little help”, it was just that, not too helpful because of the three items I could not decide between she said “oh, that one is good. Oh that one is too, and that one.” We settled on the one she said was the most filling. James settled on the chimichurri ravioli with oyster mushrooms added on, or rather I had them add the mushrooms added on because I knew there was a very likely chance that I would be eating his plate too and I love mushrooms. As we waited for our f“

“Great authentic Mexican food. Got the carne en su jugo plate since they had a signed taped to the door and said, why not? The food was delicious! I did not even get a chance to take a picture, I ate it so quick! The plate was just like my mom makes it! The tortillas appear to be hand made as well. Great service as well. I think I will become a regular here!“

“This was my first time at Rockies since it sold to the new owners Rene and Desiree. They have an amazing variety of flavors, all GOOD stuff. The ingredients are the best (organic/all natural) and the texture and flavors are velvety, rich, and delicious. Desiree was so kind to share all the samples and shared details and recommendations on pairings. EVERY flavor was delectable. Customer service was outstanding and I can't wait to be back! Thank you, Rene and Desiree for selling quality yogurt with the best ingredients ... and all at a great price! You guys are the best! Five stars! Everyone should give it a try! You won't regret it!“

“Friendly staff, very good pizza. Another reviewer compared it to the "Old Rios Pizza" and that was a very accurate assessment ! We got wings as well, very good wings with different options, but the pizza was the highlight. I just wish the pizza wasn't so expensive, but i can't blame the business for the economy.“

“The place was clean and well kept. The server was friendly, attentive, service with a smile. The food was fantastic. We were a group of 7. Everyone loved their dish. My only gripe was that everything was very slow. Don’t go if you’re in a hurry. It was not the fault of the staff. Management needs more people. It took a long time for the overwhelmed server to get to us. There were a lot of customers and only one person taking orders and bringing food out. And there was only one cook. Then it took a long time to get our food.“

“Excellent food and the service was outstanding. Lots of fun photos all over the walls, my wife and I cannot wait to go back again. I found Ray's Little Kitchen while riding the Whittier Trail and the smell of good food drew me to them.“

“I love everything about this business. A small crowded space of a restaurant but the food is top notch. I usually will get my food taken out especially on the weekends since there's usually a line to get a seat. The ambiance is typical Chinese 70- 80 style inside but the menu is excellent and extensive. If they don't have your dish on the menu just tell them what you want and they'll probably prepare it for you. These days all restaurant prices are going up and here is no exception. I like the typical dishes, Kung Pao Chicken, broccoli beef and I love vegetables so any of the three meat Chop Suey (chicken,beef,shrimp). I also like their popcorn shrimp and their egg foo young. Give this Whittier institution a try. You won't be disappointed!“

“The absolute best sushi. Not over stuffed jumbo rolls with crabmeat and rice.. this is quality! Exactly how sushi should be. I can't get enough of Dakara and tell everyone I know to go there. I can never get tired of it, this is a restaurant you go to over and over and over for years because it's that good. You can't order wrong here, everything is delicious!“

“Food and service were excellent. We've been here many times and came again tonight for my daughter's birthday. I wish now I'd taken photos of the plates to share but we couldn't wait to eat. The owner/manager/waitress is Vivian and I recommend this restaurant, especially if you plan to dine in.“

“My hubs comes here after work for a beer + bite during the weekday. It's a low key, local peeps, local vibe dive and he always leaves happy ? The service is attentive and prompt w no attitude. It's family owned so maybe that's why. Good, honest, hard working customers just grabbing a brew after work and families grabbing a bite at night ? I was a lil fancy on a recent Sat night + also fit in. They welcome all vibes ?“

“Love this spot great food for diets nothing but chicken fish meat in bowls with rice ....great working team here me and my construction crew come here 3 times a week promoting this business I'm starting to leave tips because I'm a regular u leave tips they strictly just hook you up with a great meal ..try asking for a side of avocado with your bowl ? tastes great ?“

“This place is a MUST visit! The food and service are what you would expect a good restaurant to have. They have a nice variety of food I enjoy trying whenever I go. Their patio area is dope and the vibes here are super chill. Go and see Niko when you go and tell him I say hello!“

“Food is delicious! Pad see ew is on point, Thai tea is delicious, and the mango sticky rice is amazing. Inside is quiet and peaceful. Nice lighting, comfy seats, condiments on table. The servers are very friendly and helpful if you have any questions. Quick service. 10/10“

“So seriously why people aren't talking about the spiciness of the chicken. It burns so much and I love spicy food. This chicken is like an abusive relationship that we keep coming back for more and you can't get away from. It's really really good though.I didn't know if it's possible to have different levels of spiciness? I definitely got the arson in your mouth special spicy special. This chicken should be on the TV show " Hot ones"if it hasn't already. And no I'm not complaining about the spiciness I absolutely love it. " Tastes so good it makes you wanna smack yo mama" (quote from the movie "Friday after Next ")“

“I can't say much about the atmosphere because the first time there it was closing time and no one was there the 2nd time same thing but this time it was because Google had the wrong time of operationShows they close at 10p but they close at 9pm..any who as for the foodI've had both sandwiches [fish)And they are to die for yummy ?“

“The Beehive is a pretty cool spot. If you're looking for vitamins or nutritional products, it's a great local place. The staff is always so chill and helpful. Plus, they make some pretty good smoothies to go. If you haven't been there, I would definitely recommend checking it out. Just a heads up, you have to park in the back. But this place is a cool little hidden gem. If you haven't visited yet, you should check it out“

“Ordered the large fruit tray for my daughters b day party and we were very much impressed by the presentation and the fruit was very delicious! There was nothing left by the end of our party. Glad I found this place. Will use them again at our next party.“

“I had the chicken Teriyaki plate and it was very good!! I asked the guy taking my order if it was good and he said it was popular. Everything Rice, chicken AND the veggies were so good. This will be my new go to place. Customer service was friendly and I didnt have to wait long. I'm now looking forward to trying their Ramen and chicken and California Rolls which I heard are good.“

“Hooked on Coffee was previously The Corner Place. We have noticed a difference in the quality of food and smoothies. The cookies are not as moist as previous. I normally order the Strawberry Smoothie on both occasions. The taste was off. It was less favorable, like it was watered down. Recently, I ordered a Peach smoothie, and it lacks flavor as well. I did have someone else taste it, and they also stated it lacked flavor.“

“Michelle worked really well with us to design our wedding cake, and delivered some incredible cupcakes! she also has worked with us to make challah bread now for our Shabbat service every week! she's creative, kind, and willing to try your ideas.“

“Came in today Friday 03/01/24 saw the vegan sign and said to myself vegan . So I said I'll have a go at it and to my surprise was amazed with the carnitas torta that I ordered the meal was enough for two the vegetables and the beans meshed really well that you could taste everything that was in there and to boot I also ordered the asada fries talk about big portions this lady has it down to the science. I'm not a vegan fan but I'll tell you this much out of all the spots to eat she beats them all by far and her prices are really great. If your looking for something different and with a delicious taste trust me stop in and buy something you will be amazed how good it taste. And this is coming from a guy who loves his meat and potatoes. Will be back soon .“

“The waitress was excellent, and the mozzarella sticks I had never had any like these crunchy, crispy and just soooo delicious. Quesadilla with chicken was just as delicious too. Live music was Super Duper main vocals her voice was prefect, we will be going back soon.“

“If you have not been, you need to go! The food tastes amazing the quality of not just the food but the service is the best I've ever experienced. They got helpful staff at the front, and the manager is a class act kind of guy. He makes it feel like you just went to your family's house for lunch. You really can't beat this place!“

“I love their sweet vegan crepe! I haven't tried their savory vegan crepe, I am more of a dessert person.. but anyway it's easy to order at the counter, then you can wander around since they'll text you when your crepe is ready. My crepe was out pretty fast and it was delicious! Good size to share between 2 people.“

“This place has some pretty good pizza. I drove by a few times and saw it very busy so had to try it. The pizza dough is very good, just had to order it well done the second time around. The pizza sauce is a tad too sweet for me but every one else liked it, I would prefer a little extra spice in it. It had plenty of toppings, over all a good go to for pizza.“

“I do not give five stars for hamburgers you cannot order rare medium rare medium medium well or well.. if they don't ask you how you want your burger it means one the damn thing is so thin it'll be over in 3 seconds when they flip it.. and in and out has a burger the size of a drink coaster. Nothing to chirp at at all!. The smell that they walked over the freeways to get you to come in when you're drunk after the bar or hungry as hell is ingenious. Their french fries taste like cardboard that has been pressed into the shape of a French fry. Their milkshakes have little flavor. But overall there's still not overly priced since the New World Order has come in with the fake covid disease. And The Taste is decent. They fill the burger with giant pieces of lettuce and tomato to make it look big and the buns are well edible. We got lucky there wasn't a line this time maybe that's why they're getting a favorable review. We all know it's true.. but we still eat there for some reason? LOLParking: One of those lucky afternoons when there was nobody eating there when we walked in walk right in front. But by the time we ordered there was a line behind us.“

“I think the same staff have been there since I was a kid. And just as I remember it the older women servers are just as grumpy. But the food is awesome I just take it home. The overwhelming amount of seniors there is a bit depressingParking: Sucks“

“My family and I really like this restaurant it's a mimosa spot for that brunch vibe if you want it or just a nice afternoon lunch place. The food is great the portions are big. The servers are diligent. The waffles taste great as well as their chilaquiles! Definitely recommend this place!“

“It's a whole in the wall, you walk right into the kitchen and ordering counter. That being said, it's strictly a burger joint. Nothing crazy, burgers, fry's, drinks. They specialize in smash burgers. This place is known in LA and some instagramers say it's the best in LA. I'm a say, it's personal preference. It's a good burger, Crispy edges, smashed, grilled oinions, mushrooms to i think, lots of melted cheese, I added lettuces and tomatoes to mine, on a soft bun. It's a really good smashed burger and the price isn't to crazy, I think starts at $10ish to $15. Frys are good, everything is made to order and fresh. It's really a simple joint that focuses of the food, which is simple a good burger. I'd recommend you try and decide for yourself if it's the "best burger" in LA.Parking: A small strip mall type establishment. Limited parking. There is street parking.Kid-friendliness: Not kid-friendly, very limited seating. Best to get it to go if your with little ones.“

“Nice neighborhood Italian deli and fast casual restaurant. Really missed the original Lascari's on Whittier Blvd so we gave this deli location a try. Was surprised at the pasta and pizza options. The pasta dishes and chicken piccata were all pretty good. The minestrone soup is excellent. Pizza was also delicious. Large selection at the Deli. Great local place for a quick bite with reasonable prices.“

“Came here today, placed an order with Vincent which was very helpful. My daughter has allergies & he assured me the Bambino with Vegan cheese would be ok with her. Safe to say she enjoyed it & didn't break outDietary restrictions: Vegan cheese“

“It was my first time coming here. Service was good and quick. The atmosphere had a good vibe. I ordered pad thai on the lunch menu it came out fast. My lunch tasted very good with the flavors of the vegetables, chicken, tofu, and noodles on the plate.“

“I had the fajita trio and the table side guacamole!!!! Freakin bomb!!!!!!! The house margaritas we delish too! And you get a free shot with your bill that was sooooo good!!!! Seriously this place was amazing and you will not be disappointed! Everyone in the place was so nice and great service definitely coming back !!!!Parking: Easy in and out“