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Opened on May 22, 2012, this is part of the Real Food Daily brand with locations in Southern California. All vegan food menu and vegan desserts. Spacious with tables as well as bar seating. Weekend brunch on Sat-Sun available. Open Wed-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.


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91 Reviews

First Review by Ginita

wecarealot

Points +28

Vegan
06 Feb 2024

Great food, large portions

I love RFD! Lots of great options and the portions are usually quite big. I love their vegan lasagna, "crab" cakes, cheeseburger egg rolls, and most of their desserts. The only downside is that they're a little pricey.

Barbaran

Points +48

Vegan
24 Jan 2024

Real food daily

They cook to order and they have everything. Main dishes, desserts, grain bowls juices. Everything is delicious #Veganuary

Pros: Lasagne is one of my favorite , Grain bowls are excellent , Desserts are excellent

Kplant

Points +3984

Vegan
08 Jan 2024

Food is made with care

All most perfect vegan restaurant. Just eliminate the branded faux meat.
Salads. And my favorite create my own 4 item. See pics. I have been coming to RFD since 2003 in Santa Monica. Some of my favorites were removed from the menu though overall food is great and environment is good. I'll be back

Pros: Good vibes, Beautiful styled food. , Delicious

Cons: Branded product beyond

silas1912

Points +759

Vegan
19 Dec 2023

One of my favorites!

Where have you been my whole life !
ALMOND TUNA MELT
RFD'S FAMOUS ALMOND (TUNA" gRILLED W/ MELTED PEPPER
SOUK GOESH BREAD TLE AIOLI & BEEFSTEAK TOMATO on sourdough bread I had it with a Greek salad. Amazing. 

Pros: Large, vegan menu, Delicious food, Great service

in2insight

Points +481

Vegan
18 Dec 2023

An institution that keeps on delivering great vegan food

I've been dinning here since they open a long while back and the food, service and setting remain outstanding.
The brunch is amazing as well.

Pros: Great food, Wonderful service

AlwaysForAnimals

Points +247

Vegan
07 Dec 2023

I’m happy being here

The food is good😄I like the nachos. I’d ask for more cheese on the tuna melt next time. Cute drink. I’m really full lol

The_Seitanist

Points +1411

Vegan
27 Nov 2023

Awesome food

My partner and I both had the build your own bowl, and they were amazing! HUGE servings and fresh ingredients. And the pumpkin soup is some of the best I've ever had. The cornbread is also fantastic

Pros: 100% vegan, Easy to find parking, Friendly staff

yungveg17

Points +1035

Vegan
25 Nov 2023

Not great

We got there early for brunch/lunch before going to the Huntington. My partner wanted to try the cheeseburger egg rolls, and those may have been the best thing we had. Pretty pricey for 2 egg rolls cut in half though...

I tried the Weekender and it just wasn't that great. While I enjoyed the French toast, there was barely any tempeh bacon, and the tofu scramble was covered in this weird cheese sauce (I assumed they would use shreds and cook them in with the tofu).

My partner built her own bowl and she hardly felt like eating any of it. The Wasabi was kind of overpowering and the almond tuna wasn't what she was expecting. We probably should have asked, but still, it was pretty disappointing overall, especially with how many great vegan options there are in LA

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-25

Aylia

Points +442

Vegan
12 Oct 2023

Love everything

Never had a dish here I didn’t like. Best nachos in the world. Great desserts. Even the salads are excellent.

hypercubes

Points +520

Vegan
05 Sep 2023

Pretty good

A little pricey, but big portions. I got the lasagna and it was pretty good.

annikalinde

Points +25

Vegan
27 Jul 2023

Excellent vegan restaurant

We really enjoyed the experience! Very pleasant environment. Spacious place with a great menu. We’ll definitely revisit whenever we’re in the area.

Pros: Environment , Food selection & quality , Interior design

Cons: It’s not located in Claremont CA

marriedavegan

Points +410

Mostly Veg
28 Mar 2023

So Delicious

We have been here many times but not in years until this weekend. The food was better than ever and service was great, friendly. Wide variety of food including burgers, Mexican, Asian, pizza, build a bowl but brunch and breakfast is amazing. The breakfast sandwich was tremendous, very filling. The mushroom pizza was excellent, the pesto is so fresh. The lasagna also very good. The potatoes bravas were super tasty and everyone was right to rave about the mozzarella sticks. Super gooey and melty. The cheeseburger egg rolls were a bit disappointing. The breakfast calzone was humongous but also just ok. It was better after adding hot sauce though, wish I had done that earlier. Will definitely be coming back

Pros: All vegan, lots of options, Something for everyone , Friendly staff

Cons: Pricey but not more than most vegan places in LA, Parking can be a problem

dalmond

Points +34

Vegan
23 Feb 2023

A gem!

For it being the first time I’ve been to this restaurant, my experience was extraordinary! We first ordered an Arnold Palmer and Mozzarella Sticks with marinara sauce! Eat them as soon as they reach your table! The cashew cheese was so creamy and delicious and dipping it into the hearty marinara sauce is a must! Off to an amazing start in my opinion. Next we move on to the main dishes, my bf had the Lasagna. In his words, “ It was soooo good! The portion is generously nice. The sauce was robust and savory! The ricotta cheese in the lasagna literally melted in your mouth and the pasta with the combination of spinach was mouthwatering! The garlic bread is so fragrant and lightly toasted.“ He definitely recommends it. I, on the other hand, had the Penne Alfredo! It was so yummy! The pasta came with spinach and a very rich creamy pesto sauce. 2 slices of garlic bread. And I asked to substitute the mushrooms for breaded seitan (like breaded chicken). Together with the garlic bread is a combo to die for! My boyfriend also recommends trying a bit of both of the lasagna and the penne alfredo on a slice of garlic bread. The flavors compliment each other so well! So far so good, right? But wait there’s more! Now we head over to dessert! We were recommended a coconut chocolate fudge cake by our amazing and fabulous waiter Tyler. Let me tell you that your taste buds will thank you! The different layers compliment each other so well!! I wish I took a picture of it but I just couldn’t wait to eat it. Overall this restaurant is a must for everyone. My bf who isn’t vegan loved everything! 10/10!!!

Pros: Lots of yummy vegan food options and desserts , Friendly staff , Lots of indoor and outdoor seating

Cons: It is a bit pricey but I think it’s worth it

ADiGiovanni

Points +18

Vegan
12 Feb 2023

AMAZING 😍😍😍

I got the Alfredo Penne and omg it was amazing! Took my entire non veg family there and everyone was so impressed!!

lvhairdoc

Points +481

Vegan
17 Dec 2022

Crispy and delicious

I’ll stop again. They had a wide range of burgers, tacos, and salads. You could have their homemade burger or the impossible burger.

Pros: All vegan, Public parking lot no pay, Great little place with bathrooms

josmt46601

Points +194

Vegan
11 Dec 2022

Excellent! Fantastic! ( and CJ our server was very good and helpful)

Everything about our experience there was great. I’ve been vegan for decades and this is one the best vegan restaurants I’ve been to worldwide.

Pros: Menu is incredible , Service , Atmosphere

Cons: Nothing , Nothing , Nothing

VeganCookieLover

Points +2654

Vegan
25 Nov 2022

good food, prices not so good

UPDATE: I changed my review from two stars to four because the service and food have been fantastic when I recently dined at Real Food Daily. My non-vegan family and I really enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving here. The server was kind, professional and attentive. The Thanksgiving teaser plate was delicious. I’ll be back.

The lasagna, club sandwich and build your own bowl have long been favorites. The fauxstess cupcake is also a wonderful dessert. Prices have gone up and service has gone down since the new management. We, and other customers, recently had to send back our nachos because they were so overcooked or stale you couldn't chew the chips. I hope they bring back the old RFD.

Updated from previous review on 2018-11-19

Pros: creative dishes , happy hour, location

Cons: prices

Kplant

06 Jun 2022

I felt the same thing last time I was there. Looking for something different in Pasadena.

mmquinla

Points +80

Vegetarian
14 Oct 2022

Good happy hour deal

A little pricey but some dishes are worth it - lasagna and vegan burger are amazing. Buffalo chicken wrap also really good.

Happy hour is (I think) 3-6 with good deals

veganSince2001

Points +86

Vegan
20 Sep 2022

Pricey but good and healthy

The pizzas and salads seem like the best deal. Some of the dishes are too expensive to eat regularly but you wish you could.

Everything I’ve tried is good.

Free 90 min parking in the back lot.

Way better than the Veggie Grill near by. Maybe a little cheaper than going to Sage plant bistro in Old Town Pasadena.

Pros: Feel good after eating, Convenient Parking, Diversity of options

Cons: Pricey

JAPP

Points +48

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

Slow overpriced

4 people in the restaurant, Sunday afternoon and the wait for a sandwich was 30 minutes.

Pros: Vegan, Cute inside , Sweet potato fries

Cons: 1.50 for dip sauce, Hard bread on sandwich, Parking

Torso

Points +223

Vegan
02 Aug 2022

So good.

Located around the corner from a huge parking lot, which is a serious bonus. Add to that outdoor seating that’s in an alcove. So, you’re outside, but you’re not roasting in the sun and you’ve got the perfect lunch spot.

It’s a little on the pricer side, upscale is what I think they call it. But the food is really good and they don’t skimp on portions.

Everything is vegan, so no worries about mistakes or cross contamination, which is a HUGE plus.

OMADman

Points +921

Vegan
06 Jun 2022

Good food, ample portions

The Real Food Salad is excellent with ample portions. Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower is spicy good. Nice atmosphere. Service lacking at times, for example, our tiny water glasses weren’t refilled the entire meal. You will leave full and satiated.

ronitw

Points +675

Vegan
22 Apr 2022

And Great ThanksGiving Food, Too!

We have been to this location a few times, it's the most convenient of Real Food Daily's locations and parking is easy and free or cheap, depending on time of day.
I had the Thanksgiving Sampler and it is fantastic. Glad to go there this time of year. At other times I sampled more of the menu and everything is always great.

4/21/2022 This restaurant is still great! I loved my breakfast pizza, my companions enjoyed Adaline's Burrito Plate. We loved the Buffalo Cauliflower we shared as a starter. Beer and wine were good. We will be back!

Updated from previous review on 2013-11-28

Pros: Great food, Great service

theevword

Points +674

Vegan
08 Feb 2022

I love RFD

You should definitely try RFD. The food is great! My favorite is the Mediterranean salad & the breakfast pizza. Also do not sleep on the waffles or you are messing up. If you want to eat super healthy you can but if you want to eat a lot of cheesy stuff you can do that too which is great. It wasn’t too fancy smancy on the inside but was still a very nice atmosphere which made me feel at home lol

Pros: All vegan baby!, A lot of healthy options, Price is fair for what you get

Cons: They didn’t bring me silverware after I asked , & didn’t bring a spoon to mix oat milk , But it’s all goooood

Kirsses

Points +642

Vegan
27 Jan 2022

I Daydream About Their Nachos

Cool location and great service. Highly recommended their nachos and their breakfast sandwich. This place is my go-to whenever I’m in Pasadena.

Cons: on the expensive side

mac2jeter

Points +68

Vegan
01 Jan 2022

Absolutely AMAZING

What a find! I am so glad we found this place the morning before the Rose Bowl. The food was absolutely amazing. You will not be disappointed.

Pros: Everything is plant based, Flavors are exceptional , Service is outstanding

Cons: There isn’t one in Utah

1tz3l

Points +102

Vegan
27 Dec 2021

LOVED IT

The food here was amazing! The portions they have had been incredible, our small sized appetizer of nachos were HUGE, my tuna melt was cut in half and one piece was bigger than my hand! My side salad was also very generously poured onto my plate, and the milkshakes were very thick and flavorful. The waiters here were also very friendly and brought the food out quite fast, definitely recommend. #Veganuary

Pros: Terrific Service , Huge menu, Fair pricing

Cons: Parking




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