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Offers full bar and a finer, vegan culinary experience in a stylish and upscale setting. Focus is on Mediterranean-themed small plates. Extensive farm-to-glass cocktails and wine list. Sample dishes include vegan crab cakes, lasagna, the impossible burger, artichoke 'oysters,' vegan cheese plate, and flatbreads with different toppings. Dessert selection may be chocolate ganache tartlet, canoli, hot fudge sundae, panna cotta, or berry tart. Brunch 10am-3pm on weekends. Valet parking available. Co-founded in 2013 by celebrated vegan chef Tal Ronnen. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm.
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8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90046
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- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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260 Reviews
First Review by SonjaCPA
MollyArmus
Points +30
Delicious spot! - Edit
Went for lunch and had the special while my friends had the tagliatelle bolognese. All amazing! The vibe of the restaurant was also lovely. Highly recommend!
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jollieduck
Points +3592
Worth it 🍝 - Edit
Best cheese board I’ve had since going vegan! Everything here was just so good. Expensive but worth it!
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Raquel_
Points +612
Fine dinning vegan experience - Edit
I had high expectations coming into this restaurant and every dish I ate exceeded my expectations. So delicious and light on the stomach. Portion sizes are perfect. Plenty of options with a changing seasonal menu as well.
Read morePros: Fine dinning , Good Portion sizes, Unique dishes
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andreamahal
Points +183
Perfect for a celebration or date night - Edit
Easy to make reservations, friendly and efficient service. Atmosphere feels nice to dress up for. Every single thing I ordered was absolutely delicious. Rich and flavorful, so best to go with someone who can split with you or just have your appetite ready!
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mep
Points +577
Layered Flavors in Upscale Restaurant - Edit
It had been years since I had eaten at Crossroads, but I will not be making that mistake again! The service was excellent, and I need to go back to try even more of their tasty food and drinks. The two cocktails I tried were super unique and delicious (who knew sweet potato liqueur was a thing??), and the 3 plates we had were delicious. After such a great meal, the dessert selection was a bit of a let-down, but that wouldn’t stop me from returning.
Read morePros: Zucchini flower app was so good!, Complex tastes throughout the meal
Cons: Dessert was just okay
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silas1912
Points +1686
CrossRoads, Kitchen - Edit
The kelp bacon they used on their BLT was magnificent !
Read morePros: Nice , Vegan , All Vegan Food 
Huraiquire
Ooo it looks really nice. Was it on the crispy end texture wise?
Read moresilas1912
It was incredibly crispy! The flavor was magnificent.
Read moreHuraiquire
Wow! I love that. I’ve had a lot of soft v bacon, but crispy?! Ughhh a dream 🤤😍 🥓 🌱
Read moresilas1912
Well, next time you’re back in Los Angeles hit me up we’ll have some crispy kelp ! Lol
Read moreHuraiquire
I will have to take you up in that 🤨🥰
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SadieSauce
Points +106
So good we came back the next night - Edit
Without a reservation on a Saturday night we squeezed into the bar. Best Brussels sprouts I’ve ever had. An onion tart with a tomato “egg” yolk. Delicious pizza. We couldn’t resist visiting again Sunday night for the lasagna.
Read morePros: White tablecloth old school upscale
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whackedspinach
Points +85
Good food, needs refinement - Edit
First I will say I really appreciated what Crossroads Kitchen was going for. The ambiance and menu was something you tend not to find in vegan restaurants, as many of them are either super casual or super fancy. This felt more like a nice Italian American bistro that you could hit up for date night but wasn’t a fine dining experience. I appreciated that.
Read moreThe food we ordered all tasted good (artichoke oysters, a pasta, a salad, and a pizza) but a lot of the hot food came out a little too cold for my tastes. Also the prices feel a little high for some of the dishes (like pizza) but I understand they may have to be to hit that ambiance mark.
Overall, I’d go back, but if they improved some of the negatives I’d head back more often!
Pros: Ambiance, Food quality and taste, Menu choices
Cons: Lukewarm food, High prices
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eatingeggplant
Points +720
menu is hit or miss - Edit
I am REALLY shocked. I wasn’t impressed overall for the price point and portion size. I also just didn’t like a few dishes. I got the sicilian pepperoni pizza deep dish, calamari, chicken and waffles, and linguini pasta with scallops. The chicken and waffles were my favorite but the portion size is a JOKE. The calamari was pretty good. It was nicely flavored. The pasta and pizza were so unsatisfying. The bread of the pizza was good but the pepperoni/cheese tasted like a cheap frozen pizza. The pasta tasted sour due to the white sauce. Vegan Alfredo sauce can sometimes have that taste. Would have preferred just buttered noodles with the scallops. However super expensive. Would probably go in just for appetizers and drinks.
Read morePros: Chicken and waffles , Appetizers
Cons: Expensive , Portion size too small , Flavor is lacking a little with some dishes
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rominator
Points +430
Creative Vegan Kitchen - Edit
One of the best vegan pizzas I ever ate 😍 everything on the menu sounds delicious, which makes it hard to decide for only 2 dishes 😄 I‘ll be back! Very friendly Service!
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DeliaDanaeRawdon
Points +148
Best Brunch in Los Angeles! - Edit
Their food and atmosphere is off the charts! Loved everything I tried. Check out the link for my full review.
Read morehttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8bhH5gk/
Pros: Amazing food, Posh atmosphere , Nice staff
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regijane
Points +179
My Favorite Restaurant in LA - Edit
This is my fave restaurant in LA. European feel and flavors. Great ambiance, excellent food. I order the stuffed squash blossoms every time I go, and I always end my meal with the sorbet of the day. Excellent espresso too. Just all around the perfect place. I take everyone who visits LA and my friends say they dream about these meals after they leave. I’m lucky enough to live here so I go all the time. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Stuffed squash blossoms, Sorbet, All the food, and the service is lovely too
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FatmaBahri
Points +548
Succulent! - Edit
Delectable plant-based cheese, gluten free bread, and pasta!
Read moreStaff is very attentive and helpful.
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VeganLion777
Points +216
High end Vegan with unique entrees and ambiance! - Edit
I love the vibes and ambiance at this high end Hollywood Night club styled restaurant🔥 My favorite dishes are the Vegan Cheese Plate with gluten free toast and Iceburg wedge drizzled in vegan blue cheese 🧀 dressing.
Read morePros: Vegan, Ambiance , Original and unique VEGAN entrees 🤘
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kensheahan
Points +53
Great food, great service! - Edit
I stumbled upon this place while staying in West Hollywood on a day off from traveling for work. It’s a bit pricey but that’s to be expected for an upscale restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly, the atmosphere was great and the food was beyond delicious. I had the Chik’n and Waffles and it’s better than what I remember real chicken and dairy waffles tasting like from before I was Vegan!
Read morePros: Friendly service, Great atmosphere, Delicious food
Cons: A tad pricey
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Tetsuo
Points +20
Best vegan place in LA by a mile. - Edit
The best vegan restaurant in LA. Period. We’ve been going here for 6 years and never had a bad meal. Truly world class vegan food. Amazing drinks and service and great celeb spotting.
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JessicaLovesAnimals
Points +21
Best Vegan Restaurant in LA - Edit
We love Crossroads!! It’s by far the best vegan restaurant in all of LA in terms of food, service, ambiance, and overall experience. It’s the perfect place for a date night or special event. Most vegan restaurants are casual, but this is one that is a more upscale environment. Your non vegan friends won’t even believe it’s vegan!
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Vrymoet
Points +615
Nice high end dining - Edit
Don’t be fooled by the burger photo on the cover.
Read moreMenu was predominantly Italian food and quite well done. Meatball pizza was great, also had some of the chocolate cake for desert which I’d go back for that alone
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bfeitosa
Points +5368
Great food, very pricey - Edit
They certainly deserve the accolades I'd read, but not all dishes come the same. The BBQ eggplant, for example, has an interesting texture, but tastes a bit too sweet, as did its sides. Climax's cheese platter is amazing, certainly the best Roquefort and Camembert I've had. Not too happy that they charged us for extra bread either, since you only get about 6 tiny toast slices and a whole bunch of useless prunes - I gave them a chance, they do not pair well. The chicken with capers tasted great too, as did the artichoke appetizer. The almond spongecake blew my mind with the white chocolate and this lavender-rosemary undertone that just makes you appreciate living. So yeah, worth the visit, but I would recommend choosing the dishes wisely.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-19
Pros: Creative, Tasty, Usually OK portions
Cons: Pricey, Some dishes are just OK
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thetravelingvegan
Points +1338
Will blow your mind - Edit
Fine dining by which all vegan restaurants should be measured. BLOW YOUR MIND
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Norcal2017
Points +918
Excellent brunch - Edit
Not crowded for party of six
Read moreGreat choices, amazing, what they could do with bagel tower and getting the flavors and texture of old familiar items like caviar and lox.
Break Fast was great eggs, bacon and potatoes.
Others loved their meals too
Will return if I get the chance from northern CA
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-23
Pros: Choices, Flavors and texture of food, Service
Cons: Price but it's LA
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nsoskin
Points +32
Amazing - Edit
As good Italian food as I have ever enjoyed. Spaghetti carbonara perfect- savory rich flavor with hint of smoke from faux pork, not too oily. Cheese plate appetizer rocked. Distinct cheese flavors and a dead on texture. Definite return trip in my future.
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PBPT
Points +205
All vegan Italian food?! Yes please - Edit
This meal was creative, bold, and melt-in-your-mouth! We ordered the calamari, baked mushroom scallops, watermelon salad, butter lettuce salad, three pasta dishes, and dessert. Everything was better than the last. Can't recommend this place enough.
Read morePros: Delicious, Creative, Atmosphere
Cons: The summer butter lettuce dish was small for price
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vagovegano
Points +6049
Simply said, just amazing… - Edit
I had several items from their menu which were all amazing. Tried the “Artichoke Oysters”, “Impossible Cigars” and the “Sweet Pea Ravioli” and couldn’t have been more satisfied. My friend got the “Eggplant Skirt Steak” which I tried a piece of and was blown away. I don’t think anyone would be disappointed with anything from the menu. For dessert, I tried the “Caramel Chocolate Popcorn Tart” which was not only delicious, but which the presentation was impeccable. My friend had the “Brownie Sundae” which was equally good. This is the place to go for the complete dining experience…food quality, presentation and ambience. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: 100% vegan and very delicious , Good ambience, Friendly service
Cons: Pricey
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ReginaReynoso
Points +276
Worth the money - Edit
I love the ambiance, the food was amazing and service was great too! The bartender gave great recommendations and was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu.
Read morePros: All vegan, Ambiance
Cons: Expensive , Parking stinks
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CoreyThePlant
Points +102
🔥 Brunch - Edit
If there is a better vegan brunch on the planet I don’t know what it is…
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RocketGomez
Points +393
Great service, ambiance, and food - Edit
And on top of fantastic food, service and ambiance, the restaurant plays nice music (a 1960s mix when I was there) without it being too loud.
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