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Vegan
American
Western
Delivery
Take-out
Vegan restaurant with exhibitions inside. Offers burger with Impossible meat and vegan cheese, nuggets and fries. Open Mon-Thu 9:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-12:00am, Sun 9:00am-10:00pm. Closed Sun.
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612 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90036
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 13 May 2025 by RichardⓋMolyneux
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Added by KarolaSM on 14 Feb 2022
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87 Reviews
First Review by teabell
chug
Points +444
Very close to McDonald's - Edit
Went twice and tried a sausage breakfast sandwich, cheeseburger, and chicken nuggets. Didn't love the breakfast sandwich. The cheeseburger was very close to McDonald's and the nuggets were identical. If you're looking for vegan McDonald's you'll enjoy this, although maybe not the breakfast. But I would never give McDonald's a 5 so not sure why this is getting 5s. If you just want fast food Plant Power is WAY better.
Read morePros: Chicken Nuggets
Cons: Breakfast sandwich
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KaiSpirt
Points +61
Awsome - Edit
I love that it taste just like the og mc donalds please go support amazing so worth it am glazing fr
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MelissaHorsefeathers
Points +2279
Bucket List Check ✅ - Edit
I’ve been wanting to try this place for years. There was a time in my life I enjoyed McDonald’s, but after going vegetarian over 20 years ago, that time is long past. McDonald fries aren’t even vegetarian, let alone vegan.
Read moreI took my omnivorous teenage niece with me to this one. We both LOVED it! She had recently had McDonald’s and said the burger was dead-on. It tasted like I remember, too. *I do wish I ordered it without mustard.* The mustard tasted out of place (and I’m typically a mustard lover). The only menu item we got that wasn’t quite right were the chicken nuggets. They didn’t taste like McDonald’s she said. I didn’t care for them much. Our fries were good, but overdone. We didn’t eat many of those.
But bottom line, if you like classic American junk fast food, this is the place to go. I wish there were a lot more of them around!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-02
Pros: 100% vegan, So satisfying for fast food, McDonald’s who?
Cons: Chicken nuggets need work, Overdone fries not good, There aren’t as many of these as McDonald’s
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MinervaG
Points +2419
Good...the one in Sydney was better - Edit
The burgers were good. I tried the original location in Sydney and the burgers were much better and tasted just like McDonald's. At this location, the burgers tasted good, but there was nothing special about them.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-18
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corlastname
Points +271
just like mcdonald’s - Edit
love that there’s a vegan version for the nostalgia, the packaging is so cute and would love if they went the whole way and made a kids meal with all the mcdonald’s sides and a little toy!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-03
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MiffyMills
Points +1598
Wish Mr Charlie's was a worldwide franchise - Edit
My second time eating Mr Charlie's in the USA, it has not disappointed.
Read moreI really do wish it was as widespread as regular McDonald's, its so good
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-23
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miguelcv
Points +90
Took me back to childhood - Edit
Honestly exceeded expectations. This food tastes almost identical (I say almost because I think it was better!) to how I remember McDonald’s tasting. Had the cheeseburger & a chicken sandwich with fries & soft serve ice cream 😋 10/10 for everything I ate. I will go back next time I’m in town! I need to know what veg cheese they use because my mind was blown!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-12
Pros: Nostalgic, Super tasty, Amazing melty cheese!
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EggsyAmbarchian
Points +293
Quality fast nosh - Edit
Just like Mac Donald’s basically
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-18
Pros: Food
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cheddabrown
Points +389
Burgers - Edit
Always hits the spot; never misses.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-14
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FelippeEmerick
Points +1095
Exactly what you expect! - Edit
Yes, this is the Vegan McDonald's, fast affordable yummy burgers. Even my non-vegan friends loved it!!!
Read morePros: Fast, Yummy, Affordable
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bowenbs
Points +657
A vegan McD’s is possible! - Edit
This place is proof that McDonald’s could easily go vegan and be just as good! I haven’t had McDonald’s in many years but this place reminded me of the things I did like about it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-27
Pros: Food was tasty, Nostalgia vibes
Cons: Very little seating
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morganmcnally
Points +111
So good - but pricey - Edit
I absolutely loved the fact that I could go into a fast food restaurant and order anything without having to ask if it’s vegan. I got a cheese burger, chicken nuggets, and fries.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-16
Pros: Options, Yummy
Cons: Expensive
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Au19779
Points +32
Just the way I remember it....30 years ago. - Edit
I LOVE this place. I feel like I am in an exhibit at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) or TMOCA when I am there, the decor is fun. I haven't been to McDonald's in ~30 years (since I turned vegan) but the food is exactly how I remember it. Don't get me wrong... it isn't as though I just ate a raw meal at Au Lac. It is junk foodie delicious but also on the healthier side. My children and I LOVE it.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan "Junk Food" that doesn't make you sick, I really like the arty decour.
Cons: It isn't cheap... but then again what is.
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adrienneingram
Points +1512
I'm loving it! - Edit
We got the deluxe breakfast sandwiches with tots, and the chicken nuggets. It's so freaking delicious. The breakfast sandwich was very classic and super filling. The tots were nice and crispy. The chicken nuggets remind me of how the McDonalds nuggets tasted back when I was young. This place is awesome. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Deluxe breakfast sandwich, Chicken nuggets, Tots
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Meltron
Points +1084
Good fast food - Edit
Great fast food place! Tastes just like I remember McDonald's tasting.
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Keyz2026
Points +6447
California Vegan Food - Edit
The Mr. Sunday was super delicious and tasty. The fries were cool. Cute fast food place.
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Torso
Points +268
Bad business model. - Edit
The food is good, but the atmosphere is slightly hostile. You order at a kiosk while music is blasting in your face. Then a group of people prepare your order and drop it on the counter. There is zero human interaction, they don’t even speak to you.
Read moreThe tables and seating area are always put away one to two hours prior to closing time. So if you show up during in that time window, prepare to eat in your car, or while standing on the street.
It’s weird for sure.
Pros: Food was good.
Cons: Weird vibes.
Au19779
Welcome to $20 minimum wage.
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aolson
Points +225
Fun Experience - Edit
I took my mom who is not vegan and has always enjoyed McDonald’s. She thought it was really fun. I enjoyed their French fries as they reminded me of McDonald’s fries. The not chicken nuggets were delicious. Their burgers reminded me of McDonald’s but were more substantial and tasted better. We also tried the Mr.FluffHead which was delicious and creamy.
Read morePros: Vegan McDonald knock-off, Fun atmosphere , Simple menu
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jessBvegan
Points +154
Better Quality McDonalds - Edit
I've wanted to try this place for a couple years & finally had the chance to. Did not disappoint! Not exactly like McDonalds but pretty close.
Read moreIt really hit the spot.
There was One Vegan & two non-Vegans & we all really liked it.
We tried a Cheeseburger Meal, a Mr. Royale w/Cheese, a Mr.
Sunday (Chik'n Sammie), a Sausage Breakfast Sammie w/Tots & some Chik'n Nugs. It was all good but I especially liked the Chik'n Sammie. It was one of the better Vegan Chik'n Sandwiches i've had.
They were out of several items including The Mr. Chuck (similar to Big Mac) which I REALLY wanted to try😒
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-28
Pros: ALL VEGAN❣️, Great Nostalgic Comfort Food
Cons: they were out of several items, not very fast service, some of the fries didn't seem very fresh
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philahealthia
Points +545
McDonald's for vegans - Edit
Pros: it does taste just like the McDonald's you remember! Cons: it's absolutely just as unhealthy as the McDonald's you remember. It hits all the right notes but at a premium - you pay restaurant prices for fast-food quality food. The quality is also a bit hit or miss - the 'chicken' nuggets are sometimes dry and stale, the fries are sometimes limp and soggy. But every now and then, this is the McDonald'[censored] you need.
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daniely.dsm
Points +21
Maravilhoso - Edit
O lanche lembra muito o do mac. Muito saboroso
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tylerdeck
Points +44
McDonald’s for Vegans - Edit
Much like everyone else says, it does taste much like McDonald’s but in someway, healthier even though you’re having burgers and fries. Maybe it’s the no animal(s) in the meal. But yeah, it’s great for a burger meal or if you crave McDonald’s. Even if I wasn’t a vegan I’d choose Mr. Charlie’s over McDonald’s.
Read morePros: Taste, Vibe, Fresh/Made to order
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JulienneSlice
Points +2106
Nostalgic notes hit: 3.75 ⭐️ - Edit
This spot hits the old school McD’s nostalgia experience. No vintage super size options here, however an all around fun and unique take on fast food but most importantly cruelty free.
Read moreI had to deduct some points as the fries were not so good, tasted like they were sitting under a heat lamp for a while. Considering they were busy that’s not acceptable.
The burger, nuggets were simple and tasty and hit the notes of ol’ McD’s. Even the buns for the burger were impressively spot on. 🍔
Pros: Cruelty free / vegan, Solid branding makes for a fun environment
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chatan
Points +63
States closes at 10pm. - Edit
They advertise closing at 10pm, however they wouldn’t take my order at 9:55. Make that make sense. The grocery store closes at 10, however if I walk in at 9:55, I am allowed to shop. Open for business until a certain time is open for business until said time.
Read moreCons: Stops taking orders 30 minutes prior to closing
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KatelynMS
Points +232
Pretty accurate McDonalds clone - Edit
I think they pretty much nail what they’re trying to do. But how do they not have their own version of flurries yet? It would be amazing and, unlike McDonalds, theirs could actually work!
Read morePros: Food, Theme
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Notegirlclc
Points +40
Taste just like McDonalds - Edit
This place took me back to my childhood. It's expensive and worth every penny. By far my favorite restaurant I've ever been to.
Read morePros: Taste like McDonalds, Fast and easy, Small menu
Cons: No toy with happy meal
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AubreyGolding
Points +260
The NUGS - Edit
Obsessed with the unhappy meals! I love this place and take all my friends who love non-vegan gas food to get a taste for the good stuff :)
Read moreLittle pricey for a parody though
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