Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop, Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery and Yamazaki Bakery, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Downtown LA restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Downtown LA's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Downtown Los Angeles offers a dynamic culinary landscape where plant-based diners can enjoy everything from traditional Japanese ramen to modern American classics. This curated collection features a diverse array of flavors, including Mediterranean favorites at Spitz, authentic Italian from Prime Pizza, and the refined American dishes of Redbird LA. From the comforting Korean treats at Honeymee to the specialized matcha at Tea Master, these destinations prove that DTLA is a premier destination for inclusive, globally-inspired dining.
28 restaurants in Best Downtown LA Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop · rated 4/5: 27 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yamazaki Bakery · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Honeymee · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Oomasa: 22 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Vitacane: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Orochon Ramen: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Wild Living Foods: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cole's P.E. Buffet: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Prime Pizza: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Daikokuya: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- BROKEN MOUTH: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Hachioji Craft Ramen: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Guisados: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Rakkan Ramen: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sunright Tea Studio: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Yuko Kitchen: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Terroni: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shabu-Shabu House: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Gong Cha: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Spitz - Little Tokyo: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- TOT Little Tokyo: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Hana lchimonme: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Dave's Hot Chicken: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Redbird LA: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Midori Matcha: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Two Hands: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Korean.
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.
