I Had to Put You On: A Vegan Food Guide to Los Angeles
Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the world for vegan food, and also one of the easiest places to waste money on places that look good online but don’t deliver in real life.
After years of living in LA, eating my way through the city, and genuinely supporting plant-based businesses, I realized something: not every “viral” vegan spot is worth your time.
So I made the guide I wish existed.
Why I Created This Vegan Food Guide to Los Angeles
I Had to Put You On wasn’t created to chase trends or highlight whatever’s popular that week. It was built slowly, intentionally, and from experience.
Every restaurant in this guide is somewhere I’ve personally eaten at, enjoyed, and would confidently recommend to a friend visiting the city. No fillers. No random lists. No paid placements.
This is a curated vegan food guide to Los Angeles, grounded in real meals, real visits, and real trust.
What’s Inside the Guide
Inside I Had to Put You On, you’ll find:
• 40 handpicked vegan spots in Los Angeles
• A mix of comfort food, sit-down dining, casual bites, and sweet treats
• Personal recommendations that reflect how people actually eat in this city
• Clear organization so you can save time and skip the guesswork
Whether you’re vegan, plant-based, or simply looking for great food, this guide is designed to help you eat well without wasting money or energy.
More Than a List: Reader Perks Included
In addition to the curated restaurant list, the guide includes select reader perks from restaurants that wanted to give back to the community.
These perks range from percentage discounts to complimentary items and are meant to be a thank-you for supporting the guide and the businesses featured.
Perks may change over time, but the intention stays the same:
support the places that show up for the community.
Who This Guide Is For
This guide is for you if:
• You live in Los Angeles and want reliable vegan spots you can return to
• You’re visiting LA and don’t want to gamble on meals
• You’re tired of food content that looks better than it tastes
• You value curation, honesty, and community over hype
If you trust my taste, this guide was made with you in mind.
Why This Guide Is Different
There are plenty of vegan lists online. Most of them are outdated, overstuffed, or influenced by sponsorships.
I Had to Put You On is different because it’s rooted in lived experience. It reflects how people actually eat in Los Angeles, not just what photographs well.
It’s a guide you can come back to, bookmark, and use again and again.
Get the Guide
I Had to Put You On: A Vegan Food Guide to Los Angeles is available now as an instant digital download.
If you’ve been looking for a thoughtful, curated approach to vegan food in LA, without the guesswork, this is for you.
