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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
goldstars77
Points +58
Crossroads lives up to its hype! - Edit
Crossroads is the best restaurant in LA! Everything about it is of the upmost quality! There is a reason so many people love -it it’s just really good.
Read moreQuality!
I used to eat there when I wasn’t vegan and I wasn’t even aware that it was vegan! I just thought it had a really nice menu and great food tasting food!
Now being vegan, I love it even more and it makes sense flavor wise!
The ingredients are the best! All the food is so fresh and of such a great quality! The quality of food is consistent in every menu item- I’ve almost tried the whole menu! You can’t go wrong! The menus are exceptional! From brunch, to lunch and dinner - they have the best options of food and all of it is absolutely exceptional! The service at crossroads is top-notch as well! If you go into the restaurant to eat the food comes out so quickly and your waiter is always very attentive to your needs. They have a great alcoholic beverage menu there as well I really like their margaritas.
It is the best vegan food in LA. It is absolutely worth all the hype it receives.
If you were going for brunch I would recommend trying the breakfast burrito,eggs Benedict,chicken and waffles or chocolate chip pancakes! I recently tried the everything bagel with carrot lox and it was delicious!
If you were going for lunch I would recommend trying the chips and queso, chicken and waffles, mac & cheese, impossible chicken nuggets with steak fries, supreme pizza, the all grown up burger, Bolognese pasta, pasta of the day, and Buffalo oyster mushrooms.
If you were going for dinner I would recommend trying any of the appetizers I like the zucchini blossoms and impossible cigars! I love the kale Caesar salad! I love their truffle potatoes! The entrees I like are carbonara,spicy rigatoni pasta,eggplant fillet and scallopini are really SO good!
For dessert the brownie ice cream sundae is amazing as well as the caramel apple Snowglobe!
You cannot go wrong at Crossroads!
If they are out of some thing they will tell you immediately upon ordering just order something else you can’t go wrong!
Great for people who love pasta - see the dinner menu!
The lunch menu has a lot of different vegan sandwich options!
Best vegan brunch food in LA!
Pros: Excellent and speedy service in restaurant , Great options on all menus! , Chicken and Waffles is on brunch and lunch menu!
Cons: Expensive , Reservations needed for dine in, Usually takes 30 minutes plus for delivery
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hewarroe
Points +131
Always an amazing person experience - Edit
A must eat in Los Angeles. The pandemic takeout offerings made life a bit better the past year. The New Year’s Eve dinner should be on every vegans bucket list.
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kk1018
Points +228
Best fancy vegan restaurant - Edit
Everything here is amazing and a great option for a fancier vegan place to go. My nom-vegan friends also enjoy the place.
Read morePros: All vegan, Unique dishes
Cons: Expensive
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2987
Wish I had a bigger stomach - Edit
This place truly lives up to all the hype. We tried to sample as much of the menu as possible. They tell you to share plates and order 4-6 between two people but it’s a lot of food. Everything is seriously amazing.
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Aniseed
Points +5323
Try it all!! - Edit
Absolutely phenomenal food. So tasty and excellent quality. Go with a group and try everything!
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HollsLA
Points +18
Every aspect of this restaurant is quality.The food, the ambience, the service! - Edit
The vegan menu here is beyond tasty. Plant based ingredients and gluten free options, they offer an array choices that keep you coming back. There is nothing boring or bland about the food here. I highly recommend the Bolognese, it is divine.
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TrishHall
Points +22
A fantastic vegan restaurant! - Edit
For me, this is a special occasion restaurant because it is a bit expensive, but it is so worth the money if you can manage it.
Read moreEverything was vegan and there were many gluten-free options as well. The presentation of the food was beautiful and the atmosphere was friendly, comfortable, and lively. The servers were friendly and easily answered any questions that we had.
If you are looking for a high-end plant-based restaurant with delicious foods, this is it.
Pros: All vegan, yet any type of eater would love it., They have gluten-free options., Friendly staff!
Cons: The prices are a bit more than many people can aff
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JennaRezz
Points +426
One of my favorite spots in LA - Edit
Love this place. They have so many delicious things!
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The_Seitanist
Points +1668
Always amazing - Edit
Crossroads have a fantastic 100% vegan menu with items like the stand out "chicken" and waffles (my favorite) they also have a great selection of drinks, and the service is fantastic. Be sure to book a table if possible as they are ALWAYS busy, especially at brunch
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Can be very busy
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HJayBee
Points +32
This was a transcendent experience - Edit
Every single item that touched my lips from the almond based charred ricotta, to the refreshing mezcal based cocktails, was an enrapturing sensory experience. The aesthetics, the smell, the texture, the ambience, and robust and experimental flavors simultaneously transported me into bliss and grounded me in hedonistic bodily joy. The service, the seating, the decor, the menu, the location, the parking - I could not ask for more. I am extremely frugal, but would absolutely save to experience this again. It is worth it.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan, Several gluten free options , Gorgeous outdoor seating options
Cons: Pricey, Probs not wise to go every single day, The chef won’t marry me
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ndines
Points +833
Fine Dining Vegan - Edit
The hype is real. Date night, spur of the moment, celebration meal - you don’t need an excuse to go to Crossroads and experience their elegance. Some of the most creative and non-vegan vegan food I’ve ever eaten. I don’t want to ruin it for anyone, just go… please!
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PaulaBryant-Ellis
Points +85
Cross About Crossroads - Edit
I was a little disappointed after all the hype. The food was good but I didn’t think it lived up to expectations.
Read morePros: Food was good
Cons: Very Expensive , Portions were small, Parking
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ambzmorris
Points +160
Delicious! - Edit
I don’t know what to say other than everything was perfection. Absolutely delicious. It was pricey but we went for a special occasion and it was so nice to have a fancy dinner out at a beautiful vegan restaurant. The staff were wonderful. The food was delicious. Everything was just perfect.
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andersedson
Points +44
All-Time Favorite Vegan Restaurant - Edit
I went to this restaurant for the first time recently, and have gone back 2 more times since, just because I love it so much. It’s pretty expensive, but if you’re willing to spend the money it’s definitely worth the visit.
Read moreThe staff recommends 2-3 plates per person, and I’ve found that 2 plates per person is always enough.
I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve had here, but my top recommendations would be the artichoke oysters and the truffle mushroom bianca pizza.
The inside seating can be a bit noisey, but it’s a really cozy interior.
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Karditi
Points +255
So yum - Edit
All vegan and all delicious. We ordered 5 dishes and shared them all. In order of yum: chicken and waffles, breakfast burrito, Caesar salad, eggs Benedict, cheese platter. Everything was delicious, vegans and non vegans all enjoyed. If you are looking for healthy, whole food, plant based options, perhaps this menu is not for you. Although the salad was delicious, but that may be the only whole food option I saw. Otherwise, it is a bit of vegan junk food (ie impossible burger, just egg, etc) but so delicious. Well worth the visit. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: So delicious, So many options , Friendly staff
Cons: Vegan junk food
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lvd
Points +691
super disappointed - Edit
I hate writing negative reviews, but I must in this case. I was visiting from CO and wanted to try the famous Crossroads Kitchen. I took a couple of friends there for lunch last week. Wow. I don't know if it was the pandemic or what is going on with this restaurant, but it was such a disappointment. First, the reliance on Impossible meat. There is nothing innovative about this. I had to search around for a dish that didn't use the Impossible meat. We had 2 appetizers that tasted okay - buffalo cauliflower and squash blossoms. Our main dishes were "meh." Super underwhelming. Portions were small or boringly presented. The tempeh was very dry and lacked flavor. The chicken waffles were boring. Nothing seemed particularly fresh. We did enjoy the strawberry-rhubarb dessert. I hope that if this restaurant stays in business that it kicks it up a notch. I can't believe that this is the food that made it so famous. I definitely would not recommend it and will not return again.
Read moreCons: Waitstaff did not know the menu well enough
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JimHerndon
Points +169
Good for non-vegan friends and family - Edit
My non-vegan hubby loved this place. Me, not so much. There is a heavy reliance on meat replacement products and recipes rather than a fresh approach incorporating fruits, vegetables, spices.
Read morePros: Good place to bring non-vegan friends
Cons: Relies heavily on meat replacement products
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SanFranvegan
Points +152
One of the best food we have tasted. - Edit
The nettle dumplings flavor was divine. The egg in the Carbonara was unique and amazing. Great service. All the savory dishes were excellent. Only dessert was average.
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Mari4
Points +918
Phenomenal food - Edit
What a great experience. I always like it when we find an actual dinner reataurant for vegans, not lunch or fast food, they are so rare. This place is pretty expensive though since you have to select 2-3 plates per person. We did that but then couldn’t finish our mains.. ao I don’t know.
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ViktoriaNieva-Gomez
Points +1600
Luxury Vegan - Edit
We wanted to check this restaurant out for a birthday dinner but upon arrival we found it excessively noisy, the prices excessively high and we were seated at a table with the view of a wall full of bottles of alcohol. Not really a place I personally would enjoy for dinner. So we only had dessert (which was tasty but tiny) and coffee and had dinner at another vegan restaurant more of our liking.
Read morePros: Tasty food
Cons: Expensive and noisy
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tonyakay
Points +4183
Great service cool staff - Edit
Any place with a cheese board is tops to me. One of the best vegan Ceasars in LA (add avocado). Spectacular cocktails and plentiful desserts. I don’t consider Impossible products vegan myself, so it would be rad if they used any brand but Impossible. Or really take it high class and make their own patties. Price is way too high for quality of food. Food is great! But Grain Cafe great, not 5 star great.
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Points +29413
Crossroads - Edit
Last visited in late 2019. I've been to Crossroads several times and have neglected to review this restaurant until now. If you go during the evening, I'd suggest dressing up a little bit. Otherwise, you might feel out of place. I'm not big on this, but I've seen several celebrities here over the years (such as that cat whisperer guy with the interesting beard)...so if this is your thing...
Read moreThe best things on their menu (for me) have always been the kale caesar and their lasagnas. The contents of the lasagna seem to change each time I visit but they're always made with Kite Hill vegan cheese and are always pretty superb. Someone next to me last night got a truffle pasta that smelled so good I was wishing I had tried that too. You can't go wrong here.
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emilyr24
Points +283
YOU HAVE TO COME HERE - Edit
Best vegan restaurant meal I’ve ever had. We got the oysters and zucchini blossoms for apps, mushroom Bianca pizza, tag-Bolognese, and carbonara then cannoli for dessert and we shared. Everything was out of this world except the carbonara which I thought was ok but didn’t have as interesting a flavor profile as the rest (AKA bland). Still, for a HUGE meal for two at a really nice place with two glasses of wine it was $150 which I felt was more than worth the food, ambiance, and experience. Great covid protocols too, outdoor dining, all staff wore masks properly, and big heaters to fight back the evening LA chill. I wish I could rate this place higher
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-07
Pros: Best vegan food I’ve ever had, Good covid protocols, Nice staff
Cons: A bit expensive (but worth the price)
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C.T.Taylor
Points +34
Top notch luxury - Edit
Taking vegan food to the classy side. Great menu with lots of options. Service was exceptional and wine/liquor made the evening spectacular.
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carrievegan
Points +34
INNOVATIVE UPSCALE!! - Edit
I have visited numerous times, some before coronavirus for indoor romantic seating and pre fix specials with wine pairing..... and after while having outside seating and I must say that the options continue with the consistency of deliciousness and innovation!
Read more- impossible cigars
- Caesar salad
- “Chicken” and waffles
- artichoke oysters
- Crabcakes
- The best eggs Benedict!
The squash blossoms could be one of my favorites!
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PlantBasedSavant
Points +81
Up with the best of them - Edit
I have been the best vegan restaurants in the world and Crossroads is definitely up there with the best of them. I'll start with the best and understand this is a pre-covid review. The consistency of the food is near perfection. Outside of a dish or two, everything is the same. The strongest part of the menu is the entree section and specifically the pastas. The Tagliatelle Bolognese is crazy good as is the Carbonara. The fake egg on the Carbonara is truly a work of art. The Scallopini Parm is top notch. And so is the meatball pizza. Outside of the entrees, the Truffle Potatoes are really strong. The artichoke Oysters are spectacular! The charred ricotta is as well. Additionally, the interior is great. The dining lives around the bar. We never go there on Thursday through Sunday nights though because it is so crowded and drunk people standing around the bar end up with their [censored] in your meal. We go early on Monday through Wednesday nights and it is the best.
Read moreThere are no salads that stand out compared to how great the entrees are. If you had to pick a best, it would be the Caesar or the Watermelon. The vegetable situation is weird as they always seem to go for Okra, Rapini, Broccolini and ones that are off the beaten path. The wine selection is fantastic.
The negatives would start with the lunch menu. It's small and nothing really spectacular. There is an impossible burger, but you can get that at Vons. The brunch menu has a few amazing dishes on it. The Khachapuri is absolutely really good.
The servers seem like a cut above. I would give it a 5-star, but I am saving those for Vedge, Planta, Little Pine, Millenium, etc.
Pros: Food consistency, Restaurant build out
Cons: Lunch menu , Salads and vegetables , Too much processed food
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losangela
Points +242
Fancy italian restaurant - Edit
High end restaurant with a seasonal vegan menu. Their carbonara is probably their most impressive dish. It's presented the traditional Italian way with a unpopped egg yolk that you pop and stir into the hot pasta right before you eat. The egg is made of a yellow tomato! And it pops like the real thing. Their appetizers are great, and my little 13 year old brother was impressed by their salad. I tried their $75 truffle pasta dish and it didn't really live up to the price tag but it was still good.
Read morePros: excellent food, friendly staff
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