G-FREE SPOT

LOS ANGELES

RESTAURANTS

Multiple Locations in the SOCAL area

VEGAN. “Native Foods supports global and community causes that (1) promote compassion to all living things; (2) provide for a healthier planet (e.g., protecting the environment, promoting sustainability and recycling programs); and (3) provide healthier food options for everyone.” ~ (Culver City, Westwood, Palm Desert, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Costa Mesa Locations)

* Fresh Brothers

GF pizza crust. Located all over LA/SoCal ~ Manhattan Beach, Redondo, Marina Del Rey, Westlake Village, Bev Hills, Calabasas.

* Rosti Tuscan Kitchen

VEGAN, Vegetarian and GF menus available. Located in Encino and Santa Monica.

*True Food Kitchen

Simplicity. Sustainability. Additionally, their entire menu is centered on the principals of Dr. Andrew Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet & Food Pyramid. GF and VEGAN options available. Locations also in Arizona, Orange County and Santa Monica.

* Buddha’s Belly

According to their website there is no GF option, but on the Delivery Menu Website, there are many. Confusing. There are three locations (in Santa Monica, on Beverly Blvd. and in Thousand Oaks).

* KindKreme

Ice cream! Gourmet, Raw, Vegan, Organic. ~ Locations in Echo Park, Studio City and Pasadena.

* The Vegan Joint

Locations in Woodland Hills and West LA

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Santa Monica

* Real Food Daily (also located in West Hollywood)

Organic VEGAN cuisine. Kosher Certified! ~ 514-516 Santa Monica Blvd.

* Golden Mean Cafe

Fresh Organic Local. Some GF options. ~ 1028 Wilshire blvd.

* Rosti Tuscan Kitchen (also located in Encino)

VEGAN, Vegetarian and GF menus available. ~ 931 Montana Ave

* Hostaria Del Piccolo

Yummy GF pizza! ~ 606 Broadway

* Buddha’s Belly

There are three locations (in Santa Monica, on Beverly Blvd. and in Thousand Oaks). According to their website there is no GF option, but on the Delivery Menu Website, there are many. Confusing. ~ 205 Broadway

*True Food Kitchen

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Culver City

* The Sensitive Baker

Gluten Free, dairy free, Kosher and VEGAN baked goods. ~ 10836 1/2 Washington Blvd.

* Green Peas Restaurant

I love this place. Casual food, fair trade coffee, vegetarian, VEGAN and GF options. ~ 4437 Sepulveda Blvd.

* Native Foods

VEGAN. “Native Foods supports global and community causes that (1) promote compassion to all living things; (2) provide for a healthier planet (e.g., protecting the environment, promoting sustainability and recycling programs); and (3) provide healthier food options for everyone.” ~ 9343 Culver Blvd. (also Westwood, Palm Desert, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Costa Mesa Locations)

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Beverly Hills/West LA

* Sweet E’s Bakeshop

VEGAN cupcakes and goodies! Follow their truck on twitter: @SweetEsBakeShop ~ 1417 S. Robertson Blvd.

* Savyon Cafe

Ingredients picked daily by local growers. Will accommodate food allergies/restrictions. VEGAN options. ~ 6118 W. Pico Blvd., 90035

* M Cafe

A Contemporary Macrobiotic Cuisine. They use no refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry. And they serve Babycakes sweets and LAMILL Coffee! Very accommodating of dietary restrictions. ~ 9433 Brighton Way (Also a Hollywood Location)

* Fresh Brothers

GF pizza crust. Located all over LA/SoCal: Manhattan Beach, Redondo, Marina Del Rey, Westlake Village, Calabasas. ~ 250 S. Beverly Drive

* Carvel 90210

Iconic ice creamery with vegan soft serve and ice cream cakes. All products are certified kosher - dairy or parve (vegan/non-dairy). Environmentally friendly. ~ 421 N. Rodeo Dr.

* The Vegan Joint

Location also in Woodland Hills

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Westwood

* Native Foods

VEGAN. “Native Foods supports global and community causes that (1) promote compassion to all living things; (2) provide for a healthier planet (e.g., protecting the environment, promoting sustainability and recycling programs); and (3) provide healthier food options for everyone.” ~ 1110 1/2 Gayley Ave. (also Culver City, Palm Desert, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Costa Mesa Locations)

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West Hollywood

* Real Food Daily (also located in Santa Monica)

Organic VEGAN cuisine. Kosher Certified! ~ 414 N. La Cienega Blvd.

* FreshEast

VEGAN Options. They incorporate flavors of India, Korea, China, Japan and Thailand. They use all certified natural meats, and buy from farmers markets. Being healthy and respecting the environment are the owner’s two great passions so they use organic and sustainable products in their menu and biodegradable and recycled products. Read more about the FreshEast Culture. It’s really beautiful. ~ 8951 Santa Monica Blvd- Suite G1, 90069

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Mid-City West

* Inaka (more info on Yelp)

Delicious macrobiotic Japanese. VEGAN options. ~ 131 S La Brea Ave

* Buddha’s Belly

There are three locations (in Santa Monica, on Beverly Blvd. and in Thousand Oaks). According to their website there is no GF option, but on the Delivery Menu Website, there are many. Confusing. ~ 7475 Beverly Blvd.

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Hollywood

* M Cafe

A Contemporary Macrobiotic Cuisine. They use no refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry. And they serve Babycakes sweets and LAMILL Coffee! Very accommodating of dietary restrictions. ~ 7119 Melrose Avenue (also a Bev Hills Location)

* Sunpower Natural Cafe

Raw, Vegan, GF options. SunCafe was voted #1 Raw Restaurant in Los Angeles by BestOfRaw.net and #3 in the world! ~ 3711 Cahuenga Blvd

* KindKreme

Ice cream! Gourmet, Raw, Vegan, Organic. ~ 3701 Cahuenga Blvd. (Locations also in Echo Park and Pasadena)

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Downtown

* Babycakes

My favorite place. Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Soy-Free, Casein-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan, Kosher. And they taste incredible. Thank god for health extremists. Check out their blog.~ 130 East 6th Street (also have locations in NYC and Disney World, FL)

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Echo Park

* Mohawk Bend COMING SOON

VEGAN ~ 2141 West Sunset Blvd, 90026

* KindKreme

Ice cream! Gourmet, Raw, Vegan, Organic. ~ 1700 W. Sunset Blvd. (Locations also in Hollywood and Pasadena)

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Highland Park

* Plant Food For People

VEGAN Drive-Thru Fast Food. Twitter: @plantfoodforppl

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Encino