Vegan & Vegetarian

Vegan / Vegetarian-Friendly

Bageloo Bagel & Coffee Shop

Address: 107 W. California Blvd.
Hours: Mon - Sat | 7:30 AM - 2 PM
Menu

100% plant-based ingredients, including boiled cabbage water, create soft, fluffy, and delicious bagels at Bageloo. Creativity shines at Bageloo with nutritious squid ink in the special black bagel or the vibrant pink bagel derived from beetroot. Ask for their vegan cream cheese to make the ultimate vegan breakfast or lunch bagel.

Local Recommendation: "I like getting the jalapeno bagel with chive cream cheese for the week. If you freeze the bagels, they still toast up nicely in the oven.” - Jen S., Yelp

Granville Pasadena

Address: 270 S. Lake Ave.
Hours: Sun - Thurs, 11:30 AM - 9 PM | Fri - Sat, 11:30 AM - 10 PM
Menu

Granville also denotes vegan items on their menus, making it a great spot for groups with mixed dietary preferences. Think lemon couscous, homemade chili, butter lettuce cups, beet salad, vegan burgers, poblano quinoa and farro mushroom risotto. Opt to sit in the open-air rooftop dining area while sipping on cocktails (or mocktails) under the Pasadena sky.

Local Recommendation: "Lots of vegetarian options but I opted for the spicy pasta which was delicious!!! It was creamy and had corn, amongst other vegetables" - Nicole H., Yelp

True Food Kitchen Pasadena

Address: 168 W. Colorado Blvd.
Hours: Mon - Thurs, 11 AM - 9 PM | Fri, 11 AM - 10 PM | Sat - Sun, 10 AM - 9 PM
Menu

An eco-chic national chain serving healthy and nutritious cuisine, True Food Kitchen menu is coded with "(v)" so it's easy to home in on what's vegan-friendly—from soups and salads to pizzas, bowls and burgers. They can also adapt dishes to suit diets like keto and paleo. The Pasadena location is situated in Old Pasadena, with an expansive outdoor patio and modern interior dining space.

Local Recommendation: "The quinoa burger is the perfect size and one of my favorite things on the menu." - Amanda Stockton, TripAdvisor

All India Cafe

Address: 39 S Fair Oaks Ave
Hours: Sun - Thurs, 11:30 AM - 10 PM | Fri - Sat, 11:30 AM - 11 PM
Menu

At All India Cafe, many dishes are naturally vegan built around lentils, vegetables, spices and coconut milk. This family-owned and operated restaurant is a local favorite for its warm, personable service and consistently delicious cuisine. All vegan and vegetarian entrées are also gluten-free. Standout dishes include Idli, Aloo Gobi, Kabuli Cholay, and Nirvana Tofu.

Local Recommendation: "The food is amazing and they have plenty of tasty vegan options. I recommend getting the nirvana tofu, naan (no butter) and saffron rice!" - Mari Mochi, Google Reviews

Annapurna Grill

Address: 929 E. Colorado Blvd.
Hours: Sun - Sat | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu

From head chef Suresh Albin, who hails from Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu, Annapurna began as a vegetarian establishment in Culver City. Its Pasadena location also serves carnivores, though its menu is largely vegetarian. Enjoy everything from the Onion & Spinach Pakora and Garlic Naan to Bhindi Masala and Stuffed Eggplant Curry. To share, get the family dosa for a delicious photo op.

Local Recommendation: "If nothing else, come to Annapurna Grill for a single dish: the veg kothu paratha with korma" - Kedar D., Yelp

Himalayan Cafe

Address: 36 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Hours: Sun - Thurs, 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM | Fri - Sat, 11:30 AM - 10 PM
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Located in Old Pasadena, Himalayan Cafe comes from Nepal-born chef Chudamani Adhikari. Nepalese cooking is his soul food, and meat is scarce in Nepal, so the vegan dishes are rich in flavor and serve as tummy-warming comfort food. Menu items are clearly marked vegan, gluten-free, or vegetarian. Try the eggplant, the chana masala, or the veggie momo dumplings.

Local Recommendation: "We ordered the Himalayan plate which had veggie pakoras, paneer pakoras and a large veggie samosa. Delicious!" - Lucy M., Google Reviews

HiroNori Craft Ramen

Address: 163 S. Lake Ave.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 11:30 AM - 3 PM and 4:30 PM - 9 PM | Sat - Sun, 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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HiroNori is a popular California ramen chain, known for its scratch made noodles, cut every morning. The Vegan Ramen on their menu is definitely something to write home about, made with sesame miso broth, tofu, baby kale, and soy meat.

Local Recommendation: "I had the vegan ramen and the broth was rich and complex." - Larissa I., Yelp

Tibet Nepal House

Address: 36 E. Holly St.
Hours: 11:30 AM - 3 PM and 5 PM - 9 PM
Menu

Step into Tibet Nepal House for Himalayan food with vegan menu items clearly marked on the menu. Discover the difference between Indian food and Nepalese and Tibetan food with a wide selection of veggie curries and a side of samosas.

Local Recommendation: "had typical vegetarian fare, including veg momo -- their sauce is terrific, with a flavor unlike any I've had in the past." - gtrachel2017, TripAdvisor

Father Nature Lavish Bistro

Address: 17 N. De Lacey Ave.
Hours: Mon - Fri, 10 AM - 7 PM | Sat - Sun, 10 AM - 8 PM
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Located in Old Pasadena, Father Nature is a second-generation family restaurant making Mediterranean food in Pasadena since 1984. There are gluten-free and vegan options clearly marked on the menu. Try the veggie and hummus wraps, eggplant pressed wraps with garlic aioli, falafel salads, a very popular lentil soup, and more.

Local Recommendation: "Best Falafel Wraps ever." - Tarun M., TripAdvisor

Full-Vegan

My Vegan Pasadena

Address: 633 S. Arroyo Pkwy #3
Hours: Sun - Sat | 11 AM - 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM - 9 PM
Menu

Located along Arroyo Parkway (Historic Route 66), My Vegan is a longstanding staple in Pasadena. This nondescript Thai restaurant is tucked away in a strip mall, casually serving up some of the best-tasting plant-based Pad Thai and soups known to Angelenos. The RIPP (Rest In Peace Porky) is another must-try dish of tangy plant-based "short ribs," along with a menu that boasts a fragrant selection of soup-based dishes and curries.

Local Recommendation: “I got the pad thai and it was literally the best one I've had!! Flavor was perfect, noodles were great and when I opened the package the food was still hot.” - Joyful E., Yelp

Millie's Cafe

Address: 1399 E Washington Blvd
Hours: Sun - Sat | 8 AM - 3 PM
Menu

Millie's Cafe hosts two menus: non-vegan and vegan, and they don't skimp on options for vegans, either. They've perfected their vegan pancakes and have taken their own twists on the breakfast classic, with featured items including buckwheat and monkey, which has chocolate chips, bananas, and walnuts! For lunch, consider their vegan chimichurri sandwich, patty melt, or BLT.

Local Recommendation: "I had vegan Benedict = delicious!" - Jacquelyne M., Yelp

Veggie Grill

Address: 200 S. Lake Ave.
Hours: Sun - Wed, 11 AM - 10 PM | Thurs - Sat, 11 AM - 12 AM
Menu

Think that becoming vegan means no more fast food? Veggie Grill is proving you wrong! Their menu of traditional drive-thru eats, like burgers, tacos, and burritos, is all vegan. Feeling a little healthier? Opt for a smoothie, salad, or bowl. The location will have you satisfying that craving without breaking your vegan lifestyle.

Local Recommendation: "We tried the Grillin' Chicken' wrap style in a spinach tortilla and the BBQ Mushroom Sandwich. All they had to do was wash the plate." - Shuttrrbug, Yelp

Vegan-Friendly

Hello, You're Welcome

Address: 445 E. Colorado Blvd.
Hours: Mon, Wed - Fri, 7:30 AM - 5 PM | Sat, 8 AM - 1 PM | Sun, 8 AM - 4 PM
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Sustainability and community are important to Hello, You're Welcome and it starts with delicious gluten-free and vegan baked goods. All coffee, matcha, and tea are sourced through a direct trade model. Grab a specialty beverage and donut to start your morning or grab one of their sammies served on house-baked bread for lunch.

Local Recommendation: "The vegan donuts are so good. So is the coffee." - Bruce L., Yelp

Roots & Rye

Address: 36 W. Colorado Blvd. #7
Hours: Sun - Sat | 9 AM - 6 PM
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Roots & Rye is a fun vegan spot that celebrates fresh, organic fruit through customizable acai bowls and toasts. Add overnight oats, granola, nuts, shaved coconut, almond butter, and more. Enjoy as a meal, a snack, or a dessert!

Local Recommendation: "I love Roots and Rye, really good vegan açai bowls with tons of awesome toppings to choose from (plus other bases in addition to the açai -- I love the overnight oats and blue majik)." - Jenny K., Yelp

Full Vegan

ID-Eclair

Address: 169 W. Green St.
Hours: Tues, 6 AM - 3 PM | Wed - Sat, 8 AM - 3 PM | Sun, 6 AM - 7 PM
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French-trained Pastry Chef Romuald Guiot, a finalist on The Food Network's Spring Baking Championship Season 8, introduces Pasadena to ID-Eclair, the first vegan French bakery. The tarts, macarons, meringues, and a selection of cookies are gluten-free. Chef Guiot's creativity shines through 100% plant based treats from eclairs to lunch specials.

Local Recommendation: "Absolutely the best almond croissant ever, though all the pastries are fantastic (you must try the macaroons and eclairs!)" - Dylan Vogt, Google Reviews

Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen

Address: 11 W. Dayton St.
Hours: Times Vary
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Yvonne's Vegan Kitchen in Pasadena is an Asian, female-owned gem offering an array of plant-based baked goods infused with bold and unique flavors like pandan, ube, and matcha. From cookies to custom cakes, this bakery delivers delicious, cruelty-free treats perfect for any occasion. Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen has something to satisfy every craving.

Local Recommendation: "I got their jalapeño cheddar biscuit and a chocolate chip cookie— both divine." - Laura Kincaid, Google Reviews

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