Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Maru Coffee, Salaya and The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 292 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Los Angeles with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Los Angeles's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Los Angeles is a premier destination for budget-friendly plant-based dining, offering an incredible variety of meat-free flavors across the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. This curated selection showcases the best of the local scene, ranging from classic American comfort food and artisanal coffee to authentic Thai, Chinese, and Korean specialties. Whether you are in the mood for savory Middle Eastern pastries or aromatic Indian dishes, these accessible eateries prove that eating sustainably in LA is both delicious and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Los Angeles | Affordable & Plant Based
- Maru Coffee · rated 5/5: 36 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Salaya · rated 5/5: 32 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker · rated 5/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aroma · rated 5/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Melrose Squeeze · rated 5/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Same Same Thai · rated 5/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Hae Jang Chon · rated 5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Pressed Juicery · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Galco's Soda Pop Stop · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jay's Bar · rated 5/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chin Chin Grill · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Lowboy · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dayglow · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Le Vain Bakery · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Lady & Larder · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- SusieCakes · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Triple Beam Pizza · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bowery Bungalow · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Artelice Pâtisserie · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Masis Bakery & Cafe · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern (often categorized under.
- Cafe Etc. · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sqirl · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Magpies Softserve · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trattoria Amici · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Pizzana · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Inkwell Tavern · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fat Sal's · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lilit Bakery & Cafe · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Perry's Joint · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
