Est. 1970. Natural foods market & vegan restaurant. Has a 1960s-1970s kind of vibe. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Has counter seating, indoor tables and a front shaded patio. The market sells a wide variety of food including packaged, frozen & refrigerated, plus a small produce section. Also sells supplements, books, gifts and health & personal care products. NOTE: market is reported to not be a 100% vegan as there are products like honey and medicine with vitamin D3 from wool. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
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21825 Sherman Way (at Topanga Canyon Blvd), Canoga Park, California, USA, 91303
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119 Reviews
First Review by eric
TravisWhite
Points +1315
Longtime Gem! - Edit
I’ve been visiting Follow Your Heart Café for years, but this was my first time ordering the Nutburger, and it completely exceeded my expectations.
Read moreThe patty is incredibly flavorful with a hearty, satisfying texture that feels thoughtfully made. It’s well-seasoned, rich, and holds up beautifully without needing excessive toppings to shine.
I paired it with fries and their pickled vegetable medley, which I always recommend here. The pickled veggies add brightness and balance to the meal and really elevate the overall experience.
Follow Your Heart continues to prove why it’s a long-standing favorite in LA’s vegan scene; consistent, comforting, and rooted in real food done well. Highly recommend trying the Nutburger if you haven’t yet.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-13
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jeff.issenberg
Points +19
Now 100% Vegan - Edit
I love that both the market and the cafe have graduated to 100% vegan after decades of being vegetarian.
Read morePros: I always get the Ruben and really enjoy it
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marymack
Points +275
Delicious Chik’n Pot Pie & The Nut Burger! Today I had their Burrito! - Edit
So delicious & comforting Chik’n pot pie! You can bring your dog & sit outside. They have heaters for cold weather. Love this place. I will be a regular.
Read moreCame back for their nut burger! AMAZING 🤩
Just had their Baja Tacos 🌮 OMG! Sooo delicious 😋
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-14
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Outdoor area , Pet friendly
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LyratedeLaat
Points +471
Fantastisch!! - Edit
Een volledig vegan winkeltje met restaurantje erin! Toevallig gevonden, omdat we bij een laundromat waren.
Read moreGoede ervaring en willen hier zeker nog naar terug!
Pros: Heerlijk eten, Vriendelijke bediening, Goedkoop
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BiancaVegan23
Points +133
Vegan Market, yes please! - Edit
Visiting a vegan-friendly market makes me feel so seen as a vegan!
Read moreThis was the first time I ate at the restaurant which was absolutely delicious! There was no worry about items on the menu because it's 100% vegan! 😍
Pros: Large vegan food selection!, Friendly staff!, Efficient service throughout the market!
Cons: Limited vegan hoodies and shirts, Needs more art!, Honey graham crackers in the store 🫤
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Kplant
Points +5188
The O.G. - Edit
The O.G. of vegan restaurants. Soon to have a new name, "The Heart Market Cafe".
Read moreThis place is da place to go.
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QueenInannaSnow
Points +414
Cool Experience - Edit
So cool to see an (almost) fully vegan store and cafe!
Read moreThey sell honey 😕 and some other products contain things like D3 from wool
The Mac n cheese appetizer was creamy and delicious, chips with nacho cheese sauce is almost always a win in my book & the California tacos were pretty good!
Id probably try the fettuccine Alfredo if I went back and reorder the Mac and chips cheese.
Pros: Almost all vegan , Ambience
Cons: Honey Thieves 👎
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Gopala108
Points +5738
Awesome vegan cafe with amazing vegan pizza - Edit
I love this place and Vegenaise has long been a favorite. Best vegan pizza here and can't go wrong with most of the menu. This is one place I really miss from when I lived in Los Angeles and will be sure to visit when I go back.
Read morePros: Amazing vegan pizza
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zivran250
Points +307
There is no place like home ❤️ - Edit
FYH is more than a resturant it’s a home for every vegan. The place has been around over 50 years and if you don’t know their story, read it next time you visit. It’s on every menu. The food is excellent the ambience is old school, big portions that are made with love. We go there often, they serve brunch, lunch and dinner and you can really go wrong with whatever you order. We love this place! BTW, the place is also a vegan grocery store which is great!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-02
Pros: Food, Portions , Ambiance
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JulienneSlice
Points +2088
Vegan options are plentiful - Edit
Update: 2024
Read moreI had to knock off a point due to FYh cafe raising prices twice within two years even prior to the CA wage hike.
In particular the pot pie is one of my favorite dishes is now over $20 and the item has shrunk down. I’ve been a long time customer of many years so I know the items well. The current pizza offering on the menu is not good and the crust was tough and nearly inedible so I don’t recommend it until they revise the recipe.
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FYH is a historical gem in the valley for delicious vegan eats and array of unique health food products. I’ve had many memorable meals over the years and FYH has always been consistent with their delicious food offerings and great friendly service. You can’t go wrong with any item on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you won’t be disappointed with the variety of options. If you can’t decide, check out some of my photos as most are a selection of my favorite items. Make sure to check out the cool little gift shop and roam the aisles for hard to find treats and health food items. Just be aware that they do carry items in the aisles that are not vegan.
I would encourage having a chat with the manager if you want to question them about that.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-07
Pros: Menu is Vegan w/ new updated items!, Great market selection , Gift shop
Cons: Some items in the aisles are not vegan., Menu items are getting ridiculously pricey
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MussVeg
Points +33
So good and so wholesome - Edit
First of all this place is a great go to grocery store all about vegan. In the back is a wonderful restaurant/cafe that I highly recommend. I just had the chicken pot pie which was perfect. The nachos were delicious too. Great friendly and helpful staff throughout. I will be here often. Especially as they allow dogs on the patio.
Read morePros: Chicken pot pie, Variety , Staff
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imadeva
Points +671
Pot pie, wish tacos, lasagna, desserts - Edit
Vegan Mecca - has a full vegan restaurant and store (just watch for honey)! A must-visit institution in LA.
Read morePros: Chicken pot pie, Baja wish (tofu fish) tacos, Cakes and pastries
Cons: Flat waffles - get pancakes instead, The sauteed veggies are meh, Store still includes honey ingredients - watch out
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Vegan_Rhys
Points +253
Tasty honest street food. - Edit
A great cheap introduction to authentic Cajun cuisine. A good broad selection of vegan twists on the classics. Be sure to catch them during their compressed opening hours.
Read morePros: Tasty homemade fare, Vegan Beignets!
Cons: Opening hours
imadeva
Is this for the right restaurant - Follow Your Heart in Canoga Park, California?
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1457
Historic, Iconic, and Yes, It's ALL That! - Edit
I'm so glad this was a part of my "L.A. Vegan Brunch Tour." 😋 I ate. I browsed. I shopped. Be prepared to fill your tummy and empty your wallet. So worth it!
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vegan_mouse
Points +1510
Best. Food. Ever! - Edit
This is my absolute favorite restaurant ever! It’s 100% vegan.
Read moreOne great thing about them is that they have both vegan “junk foods” like chilli cheese fries, chicken pot pie, and pastas, but they also have ultra healthy dishes like tofu/veggie satay with brown rice, smoothies, etc. Tons and tons of options, gluten free and S.O.S. options.
They have delicious brunch available on the weekends until 3. Their coffee is amazing and they have lots of desserts like cakes and cookies! It’s also attached to their vegan market which is also fun to shop after eating!
I love coming here any time I get the chance! My favorite dishes are the Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chickn and the Phish tacos!
Pros: Great atmosphere
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Gthang
Points +92
Amazing - Edit
Love this place! The fettuccine is BOMB. Get the kale😉the celery soup was so good my nana who hardly eats couldn’t put it DOWN!!
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Samantha18
Points +475
A Hidden Treasure! - Edit
There is absolutely nothing to not love about this place. From the food, to the people, and to the market, this place was a great experience all around.
Read moreWe dined in for dinner and had a hard time choosing something off of the large menu (everything sounded so good) we ended up getting the Mushroom burger and the veggie Lasagna and WOW. The best burger patty we have ordered at a vegan restaurant. The sandwich itself could’ve used a little “dressing up” but it was still delicious.
We ordered a couple stuffed potatoes for carry out so we could enjoy them later. We were not disappointed eating stuffed potatoes at 8:30pm in our hotel room.
The staff were extremely friendly and very personable. After finishing our meal, we were able to walk through the market and find some great items. We will definitely be back.
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-08
Pros: Large all vegan menu , Friendly staff , Built in vegan friendly market
Cons: Service was slow at times
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Nicki_SB
Points +93
One of the best hidden gems! - Edit
I've been going here for almost 20 years! Long before I went vegan. The meals are hearty, fresh, and made 100% plant based! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Vegan chicken pot pie 🥧 , Burgers fresh, served with carrots "chips", Market to buy vegan/ health items
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Notstevie
Points +2187
My favorite vegan restaurant! - Edit
So good that my non-veg relatives opt to eat here.
Read moreReminds me of diners from when i was a kid. I could eat here once a week and be happy - they’ve got lots of healthy vegan comfort food (and also greasy vegan food) and the servers are all wonderful.
The market is wonderful too! Follow Your Heart is the best vegan restaurant in LA.
Updated from previous review on 2020-07-26
Pros: Best vegan food, Awesome market too, Great selection of vegan food
Cons: Can be Expensive (depending on what you order)
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Farm
Points +110
My all time favorite vegan restaurant! - Edit
We have been coming here for over 30 years. Ahead of its time! Delicious healthy food! Giant eclectic menu, always specials. We also love shopping in the market, so many unusual smaller vendors.
Read morePros: Food, Down to earth, unpretentious atmosphere, Market
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AubsKabobs
Points +98
Happy Place - Edit
This is where I go when I want to feel alive lol - vegan heaven! I love everything about this place😄
Read morePros: Challah on Fridays, Vibes, Selection
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plantpoweredcapricorn
Points +67
So happy fully vegan now - Edit
Have been eating at FYH for years , was so delighted when I found out they went all vegan in their kitchen. Food is always delicious and staff are friendly and helpful. Also, their water is purified by reverse osmosis😄
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PureVeganStarSevadar
Points +265
i had been there around about in my 20's. i wish i coulda been there when young child age 6 when it opened in 1971 ! - Edit
i had been there around about in my 20's. i wish i coulda been there when young child age 6 when it opened in 1971 ! i guess i was there around year(s) 1985-1990s.
Read morei am now ecstatic to hear they are following their heart being FULLY VEGAN ! can anyone inform me if any other such-like FULLY VEGAN natural; health food stores exist anywhere in California golden state of super higher conscious awareness?!
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Opened in 1971. A natural foods market and vegan restaurant. Has a 1960s-1970s kind of vibe. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a brunch served 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sat & Sun. You can eat at the counter, indoor tables or the front shaded patio. The market sells a wide selection of natural foods products, snacks, supplements, books, gifts and health & personal care products. After 52 years of operation it turned fully vegan Nov '22. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
recently autumn 2023 i made sacred pilgrimage to visit in person again. met the last owner, elder, he made sure i got my seasonable vegan pumpkin spiced easy-to-drink cool shake treat. the folks were kind, i shopped a few times, feasted, returned. 3 restrooms in back of store available unlocked for ALL to use conveniently. hot day, got some lemonade organic santa cruz brand the 16-ounce glass bottles that could be later traded at kreation for dollar credit each to trade for organic vegan soup. organic cereaL to go with almond milk quart i already had with me.
just anyways as always careful vegans who care ought read supplement bottles ingredients labels if you are adamant vegan in case minor ingredients issue like maybe capsules, so BYO reading glasses or magnifying glass or "cheaters" or spectacles to enable your human eyes to read tiny small print.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-17
Pros: ecstatic to hear they are following their heart..., ...following their heart being FULLY VEGAN !, proximate to TOPANGA CNYN RD sounds like road trip
Cons: only that HEART FULL VEGANism delayed til 2022. , just anyways always careful vegans who care ought, read ingredients in supplements bottles tiny print
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kryptonitewhale
Points +266
Cute place, good food, friendly people! - Edit
I was in the area seeking some vegan desserts and found this little gem! The atmosphere is amazing- it was pretty busy for a late hour and everyone was really friendly. Had some great baked goods and a root beer float. Will definitely be back for a full meal!
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ronitw
Points +883
Good breakfast - Edit
We were in the area, saw that this place is now vegan, and decided to try their breakfast.
Read moreI had the tofu ranchero and my partner had Bob's breakfast. Food was good! We also shared a fresh and good fruit cup.
Note: the coffee was pretty bad.
Service was excellent, our waitress was really nice.
Updated from previous review on 2013-11-28
Pros: Good breakfast , Great service
Cons: Bad coffee
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Vegang12
Points +719
Meals made with intention - Edit
There's a reason why this restaurant has been around for decades. The mission of offering no-harmed meals to customers in a loving and intentional way is clear. Our favorite go-to dishes are the enchiladas and the mac & cheese. One of our fave places!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan options, Cozy space
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LinneaSoledad
Points +600
Real Veg History - Edit
Follow Your Heart is a historical gem that keeps evolving with the movement. I always get the Reuben with homemade veg pickles when I go and make sure to stop in the market to bring home the huge selection of vegan cheeses, dressings, and art pieces. The ladies in the next table over were eating gigantic baked potatoes with luscious vegan cheese sauce. Someone else had a huge wedge of vegan corn bread. This time we shared the beet salad with vegan feta and my daughter ordered a vegan hot dog off the children's' menu (something we never get to do because when is there anything vegan on a children's menu?). I keep scarfing before I remember to take a picture, so here are the cupcakes we brought home.
Read morePros: History, Delicious, Just Go There!
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