Businesses That Support Our Community

Vegan Grocery Stores in Los Angeles

These stores focus on plant-based products, with some, like Besties, exclusively stocking 100% vegan brands.

1. Besties Vegan Paradise

   • Location: 4882 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (East Hollywood); additional location in Venice

   • Description: Known as the first and only vegan marketplace in the U.S. to sell products exclusively from 100% vegan brands, Besties offers a variety of plant-based groceries, including dairy-free soft serve, vegan cheeses, and specialty items like vegan shrimp. It’s a community hub with pop-up events and a focus on ethical, minority-owned, and local vegan brands. Voted Best Vegan Grocery Store in America by VegNews.

   • Website: bestiesveganparadise.com

2. Vegan Pop Up by XMarket

   • Location: Venice, CA

   • Description: A vegan market offering a range of plant-based groceries and prepared foods. It’s popular for its outdoor patio and community vibe, though parking can be challenging.

   • Website: Not specified; check Yelp for updates.

3. Glowing Plant Based Eatery & Market

   • Location: Echo Park, CA

   • Description: A smaller vegan market and eatery with a focus on plant-based groceries and prepared meals. Known for its friendly atmosphere and unique vegan offerings.

   • Website: Not specified; check Yelp for updates.

4. Follow Your Heart Market and Cafe

   • Location: Canoga Park, CA

   • Description: A long-standing vegan-friendly market and cafe, stocking a wide range of plant-based products, including their own line of vegan cheeses and condiments. The cafe offers a fully plant-based menu.

   • Website: followyourheart.com

Vegan Clothing Brands in Los Angeles

These brands focus on cruelty-free, sustainable, and vegan-friendly fashion, often with an activist edge.

1. Don’t Eat The Homies

   • Location: Based in Los Angeles, CA

   • Description: An urban streetwear brand promoting animal rights through bold designs featuring exploited animals (cow, chicken, fish, pig, horse). Their clothing includes hoodies, crop tops, sweatpants, and accessories, with 10% of proceeds donated to animal sanctuaries. They’ve collaborated with Besties Vegan Paradise on merchandise.

   • Website: donteatthehomies.com

2. Vegan Scene

   • Location: Based in Los Angeles, CA

   • Description: A vegan lifestyle brand offering clothing, accessories, and home goods with a focus on sustainability and animal rights. Their designs often feature bold, vegan-positive messages.

   • Website: veganscene.com

3. The Tree Kisser

   • Location: Based in Los Angeles, CA

   • Description: A vegan clothing and accessory brand emphasizing eco-friendly materials and animal advocacy. Their apparel includes t-shirts, hoodies, and totes with witty, vegan-themed slogans.

   • Website: thetrekisser.com

Animal Sanctuaries and Adoption Centers in Los Angeles

These organizations focus on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals, often aligning with vegan ethics by promoting animal welfare.

1. The Gentle Barn

   • Location: 15825 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 (Greater Los Angeles area)

   • Description: A sanctuary rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals, including cows, pigs, and chickens. They offer public tours, educational programs, and therapy sessions with animals to promote compassion. Vegan-friendly events and a strong anti-cruelty mission.

   • Website: gentlebarn.org

2. Farm Sanctuary

   • Location: 5200 Escondido Canyon Rd, Acton, CA 93510 (Greater Los Angeles area)

   • Description: A leading farm animal rescue and advocacy organization with a sanctuary in Acton. They rescue animals from factory farming and offer tours, events, and vegan education programs to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle.

   • Website: farmsanctuary.org

3. Los Angeles Animal Services

   • Location: Multiple locations (e.g., 1850 W 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90047)

   • Description: A network of city-run shelters offering adoption services for cats, dogs, rabbits, and other animals. While not exclusively vegan, they align with animal-friendly values by promoting adoption over purchasing from breeders.

   • Website: laanimalservices.com

4. Lange Foundation

   • Location: 2106 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

   • Description: A no-kill shelter and adoption center rescuing cats, dogs, and other animals. They focus on finding forever homes and offer low-cost veterinary services, aligning with compassionate, animal-friendly values.

   • Website: langefoundation.org

Other Animal-Friendly or Vegan-Friendly Businesses in Los Angeles

These businesses include restaurants, bakeries, and event spaces that promote veganism or animal-friendly practices.

1. Crossroads Kitchen

   • Location: 8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

   • Description: A high-end, fully vegan restaurant offering Mediterranean-inspired dishes like stuffed squash blossoms and vegan pastas. Known for its upscale ambiance and celebrity sightings, it’s a top spot for vegan fine dining.

   • Website: crossroadskitchen.com

2. Monty’s Good Burger

   • Location: Multiple locations (e.g., 516 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020)

   • Description: A fully vegan fast-food chain serving plant-based burgers, fries, and shakes. Uses Impossible patties and Follow Your Heart cheese, with a focus on nut-allergy-friendly options.

   • Website: montysgoodburger.com

3. Vegan Exchange

   • Location: 5300 Bakman Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601 (weekly Sunday event)

   • Description: A weekly vegan street fair featuring food vendors, cosmetics, clothing, and more, all 100% plant-based. It’s a community-driven event showcasing local vegan businesses.

   • Website: veganexchange.com

4. Shojin

   • Location: 333 S Alameda St, Suite 310, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Little Tokyo); additional location in Culver City

   • Description: A fine-dining vegan sushi restaurant offering gluten-free and macrobiotic options. Known for creative dishes and a commitment to natural, chemical-free ingredients.

   • Website: shojin.com

5. Maciel’s Plant-Based Butcher Shop

   • Location: Highland Park, CA

   • Description: LA’s first vegan butchery, offering plant-based meats, sandwiches, and sides like coleslaw. A neighborhood deli with a focus on accessible, cruelty-free food.

   • Website: Not specified; check Eater LA for updates.

6. Vegan Women Summit

   • Location: Event-based in Los Angeles (2024 event at Pacific Design Center)

   • Description: An annual event celebrating vegan women in business, featuring panels, product sampling, and networking. It showcases vegan brands and promotes plant-based innovation.

   • Website: veganwomensummit.com

Notes

• Sources: This list draws from recent web sources, including Los Angeles Times, Yelp, VegNews, and vegan-focused blogs, ensuring relevance and accuracy.

• Verification: All listed businesses are based in Los Angeles or the greater LA area (e.g., Santa Clarita, Acton) and align with vegan or animal-friendly principles. Websites are provided where available for further exploration.

• Additional Resources: For more vegan-friendly businesses, check out VegOut LA or Veggies Abroad for updated guides.

• Dynamic Scene: LA’s vegan scene is ever-growing, with new businesses emerging frequently. Visiting local events like Vegan Exchange can uncover additional vendors.