2135 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
213-484-6829 message only
The indie-rock band Viva K says that opening Elf Cafe -- a tiny Echo Park vegetarian restaurant specializing in organic Eastern Mediterranean cuisine -- was a lot like making a record.
Serving Southern California, Culver City, CA
310-204-0477
The brainchild of model-turned-model-citizen Mitchell Collier, the Green Truck boasts environmental consciousness. The trucks run on recycled vegetable oil and tote around biodegradable packaging and serving ware. The food—sustainable, local and organic—is prepped at the company’s...
128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA
310 455 1311
This beautiful and romantic Topanga Canyon restaurant promises to serve organic fruits and vegetables, free-range chicken, hormone-free meat and local wines.
2064 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA
323-667-1357
Romantic (and inexpensive) organic cafe.
9523 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA
310-842-8300
The salad gets some TLC: Tender Greens knows how to treat its fresh produce right.
429 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA
310-392-4937
At the north end of the Venice boardwalk, a little removed from the heart of the action, is the welcoming Figtree's Cafe. The usual semi-healthy California fare is served here--veggie burritos loaded with sour cream and cheese, grilled chicken on un-buttered bread, but served with a mountain of...
108 W. 2nd St. #107, Los Angeles, CA
213-620-9668
Specializing in 100% Certified Organic Coffee.
350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA
310-837-9944
Organic to Go, or O to Go as it’s known by its many fans, is a big Seattle-based chain specializing in quick salads and sandwiches catering mainly to workers in office park-ish areas. Tuna, salmon, and taco salads are some of the heftier options; garden and Caesar salads are available alongside...
7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
323-851-5557
Sunset Grill (yes, the one mentioned in the Don Henley song) has recently been renovated, but not to worry — its delicious and varied menu hasn't been touched. Burgers are the thing to get food-wise (though they do a mean Florentine omelette as well) and the outdoor patio is the place to be...
8393 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
323-653-4900
It ain't easy being vegan—except at this cheerful, family-run Thai eatery. Soy meat alternatives and seitan add substance to a tasty variety of spring rolls, satay skewers and tempura dishes. Added bonus (or not): Andy Dick is a regular.