Some may say that Los Angeles has “been there, done that” with regard to vegan food. After all, as the rest of the nation continues to grow in its fascination for the cuisine, L.A. maintains its status as the center of the plant-based restaurant world. Thankfully, the scene has evolved beyond bricks of tofu sprinkled with nutritional yeast, growing to encompass everything from casual eateries and burger joints to an unexpected five-star dining experience.

The last half-decade, in particular, has ushered in a proverbial explosion in plant-based restaurants around the city offering slices of pizza piled high with veggies, upscale vegetable-based Mexican food and even takes on the traditionally egg-laden Italian classic, carbonara. Whether you’re craving any of these treats or something as simple as creative sushi rolls, Woodland Hills’ best vegan spots boast tasty fare that even meat-eaters may want to try.

Healthy Greens, located at 20929 Ventura Boulevard Suite 43, offers juices, bowls and salads crafted to make you feel healthy and active at all times, making it one of the most popular entries on our best vegan restaurants in Woodland Hills list. To offer its customers the best healthy living experience, the business monitors local farmers and double-checks each item before distributing it to the market, its juices ultimately serving as a tool to help you reach the mind/body performance that you desire. To produce its fresh products, Healthy Greens starts with quality fruits and vegetables, taking local and organic sources to transform juices into great-tasting drinks. It is perhaps the shop’s moniker that sums up the Healthy Greens experience perfectly: “Serving up powerhouse fruits and vegetables rich with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients.” Open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm.

The Vegan Joint, located at 20855 Ventura Boulevard Suite 3, was established in 2006 and evolved from a long line of Thai-oriented restaurants, its owner always having been vegan by nature and who continues to push those related boundaries by studying the culinary arts of Europe – all while trying to put her own spin on these specialties. Serving breakfast all day alongside vegan food with a Thai twist, The Vegan Joint’s customer-favorite dishes include breakfast burritos, pancakes, hash browns, beef burgers, lentil burgers, sandwich wraps, spicy tom yum soup, fresh spring rolls, pad Thai and a plethora of vegan dinners served with rice, noodles and curries. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm.

Follow Your Heart Market and Café, located at 21825 Sherman Way in Canoga Park, opened in 1970 with the idea to create and share delicious vegetarian food with the Woodland Hills community, and what started as a seven-seat food bar has now evolved into a vegan grocer’s natural health supplies store plus gift shop and plant-based restaurant – all under one roof. Now one of Southern California’s oldest and best-loved natural food and vegetarian/vegan eateries and market, Follow Your Heart boasts an atmosphere that is both comfortable and casual, inviting customers to feel at home and be themselves as they shop for an array of specialty vegan foods, organic and biodynamic produce, natural wellness products and herbs curated by the knowledgeable staff. For a fun and unique experience, head over to the gift area bustling with books, crystals, art pieces and much more. Follow Your Heart’s restaurant serves a 100-percent vegan menu with limited dairy options, from fresh-pressed organic juices and daily-made soups to healthy salads, burgers and sandwiches. Open daily from 8 am to 9 pm.

Cafecito, located at 4774 Park Granada in Calabasas, enables you to reintroduce yourself to the essence of coffee and food without taking away its integrity. As you sit back and relax in the comfortable dining room, soak in the sounds and aromas of Latin America while enjoying pressed sandwiches, entrees or specialty salads inspired by the culinary arts of the continent. Cafecito’s vegan specialties include the Sabor Impossible Sandwich, Vegan Pan con Bistec Sandwich, Vegan Provoletta Sandwich, Vegan Vaca Frita Platillo, Mixto Vegano Platillo, La Playa Sandwich and Salsichon Platillo. The eatery takes pride in using fresh, all-natural ingredients so guests can savor the true flavors of its meats and homemade marinades. Indeed, this is the true harmonious crossroads where carnivore and herbivore find common ground on the super-chic streets of Woodland Hills.

Shyama Vegan South/East Asian Kitchen, located at 8366 Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Canoga Park, has dedicated its love of serving the community with traditional Vietnamese cuisine for over 20 years, all while creating and paving the way for plant-based options of authentic South/East Asian delicacies. Not only an eatery, Shyama curates an event space for art, holistic education and more, a draw that perfectly complements the restaurant’s experienced chef, who is also a world traveler with a deep appreciation and desire to share her learnings – through food – with others. Specialties include a variety of small plates, salads, soups, noodle soups, noodle dishes, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, burgers and banh mi. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

We love the huge selection of plant-based eateries in Woodland Hills, but also understand that it can be a bit overwhelming when deciding where to go to dinner. After noshing on our fair share of vegetarian dishes around town, we’ve created this roundup of some of the best vegan restaurants in Woodland Hills that boast amazing menus, good customer service and an overall great experience.