This place is unbelievably delicious. If vegan food always tasted like this, I could easily be vegan! I ordered the large Soul Plate and finished every single bite. I was first introduced to them through a BMHCE program that provides meals to expecting mothers, and I was honestly shocked by how amazing the food was. I had it delivered yesterday and loved it so much that I came back the very next day. What I love most is that after eating a full meal, I feel satisfied and energized instead of weighed down. You can truly taste the quality of the ingredients and the care that goes into every dish. Everything tastes fresh, clean, and made with intention. I can't say enough good things about this place. I'm already looking forward to my next meal here. Without a doubt, this is my new favorite restaurant! read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - The soul plate yams Mac n cheese bean n rice lentil fritters and greens - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's been a while and I miss Baba's Vegan Cafe thoroughly. Vowed that when I was in the area I would stop by after seeing him post a delectable looking Chickpea Tuna Sandwich on IG. But when I arrived. I ordered the Baba Nachos with three Mushroom Tacos, (go figure). Baba Wose and Bi Imani served me my meal personally which really spoke to their service to our community. I smiled and am truly grateful for their kindness and engagement. My meal hit the entire spot. Fresh Vegetables, tasty Sauces, and delicious textures were champions hands down. Flavor permeating throughout. Literally, (and simply), cannot get enough. Baba's is always a place with high energy and good vibes . If you're hungry you are going to be fed love in a bowl and on a plate. Gratitude and give thanks Baba Wose, Bi. Imani, and Baba's Vegan Cafe for another delicious noteworthy meal for the memory books. See you soon. read more

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Came here to try this vegan spot. Upon walking in , it feels like you're in a hour or a clothing store. But don't let that stop you. The food is delicious The staff are friendly. And took our order right away. We waited 10 min for our food. I ordered Baba's soul Platter -Tuscan Greens, Hot Mac, Rice, beans, yamz, mixed veggies, Protein The vegetables were cooked perfect. Season just right. This platter is the perfect combo. I definitely want to come back and try some more items. read more

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Listen yall....I AM NOT VEGAN...nor do I often like the food. However, this restaurant change my whole life. This food was flavorful out this world so freaking good. Omg. And the atmosphere is top tier and beautifully kind employees. One of the best places in the city. RUN THERE!! read more

An absolute gem of a place. The main menu items are packed with a variety of sides and have so much flavor. The regular sizes are so filling and delicious. Undeniably cozy place with friendly service and a small store to browse while you wait for your order. I am so excited to go back and try their other menu items - especially one of their sandwiches! Everything is really good and I strongly recommend this restaurant for good vibes and food. read more

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Great food, kind people, and such a peaceful atmostphere. It was my first time visiting and I find it so refreshing compared to other vegan spots i've been to. The restaraunt is small and they seem short staffed so try to come in with extra patience :) I had the build-your-own bowl with the mushroom fritters & the nachos, both were amazing!! I also feel like the prices were not crazy expensive like other vegan restaurants (especially in LA). Overall, I had a great experience and I'm definitely coming back again! read more

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I purchased ala carte Tacos, BOMB! I tried different proteins: 1. Lentil Fritters; 2. Walnut meat; 3. Mushrooms. ...and he had the Baba Nachos with kale, black eyed peas, with walnut meat protein. Very delicious and loved the smooth sounds in the background. Love it!! #OuttaTheWayRae read more

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Flavorful. Very delicious food. Punctual. Amazing. The hibiscus drink brought childhood memories. All the good words there is, is this place! Loved it & will come back! read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Baba's soul platter, Hibiscus ginger - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time and really liked the food. Street parking on a residential area. Walked in and the area had seating space to eat or wait . They had a small boutique to purchase items. The person taking my order was very nice and helped me with the menu. Once I decided I used my apple pay card. The food is made to order but I didn't wait long. I sat and ate and the food was delicious. Seasoned well and fresh ingredients. They a plate specials, bowls, salads and a dessert, drinks and snacks. I will be back or DoorDash. Good eats in the Neigorhood! read more

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Babas is a blessing, deeply nourishing, relaxing, and pure love. The food here is beyond words. Definitely recommend the tacos and the lentil fritter. We love this place and will definitely come back soon! read more

Vegan health food that is also cheap is unheard of these days. Even if you don't like soul food, this is a place you have to check out at least once. Dining here is an experience of its own. FOOD Welcome Bowl ($12 for regular size): First of all, the portions are extremely generous for the price. We got the regular size instead of the large, and it was still more than enough for a single person. The bowl comes with various carbs and vegetables, and they're seasoned to perfection. Each bite is juicy and explodes with flavor. It does the word soul food justice. Lentil patty ($11): So good. The patty is closer to a healthy veggie patty instead of those super processed vegan meats. The mustard sauce inside is super yummy and complements the veggies and patty nicely. The sandwich tastes very "healthy". SERVICE You order at a counter. They accept cash and card. You sit down, and they bring your food to a table. The person at the register was really nice and acted like she truly cared about her customers. She answered all of our questions and guided us when we seemed confused. The kitchen was a bit slow to bring out the food, but that's usually a good sign that a restaurant is putting care into their cooking, and not cutting corners and taking shortcuts. FACILITIES/INTERIOR They have a restroom in the back. Just follow the hallway to the right of the counter. It was clean and everything was stocked properly. The interior is super casual and homey. I love that they incorporated cultural aspects into the decor. I also thought it was cool that they sold various different products like deodorant, candles, and even clothes! read more

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Not bad for vegan food. I loved the oyster mushroom! They really killed this. Everything was a unique flavor. The Mac and cheese was good as well. Would love to get the fried oyster mushrooms again! read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went with my brother to Babas. He had a taste for some vegan soul food and Babas kept coming up on his TikTok feed, so he was determined to try them. I was trying to persuade him to try Crystals Soul Cafe-my fav-but we ended up trying something new for both of us. I was kinda sick, so perhaps my tastebuds were off, but I didn't taste much seasoning in anything-just salt and pepper. The food here is healthy, non-processed, which is great. I'm familiar with whole, plant-based, soul food. From Stuff I Eat, to Simply Wholesome and others...I've tried a good amount of it. This wasn't my favorite. We also both got a slice of their chocolate cake. I took it as is-no drizzle, no cream filling, icing, etc. but he mentioned he saw videos of it online with some type of icing. It tasted like a healthy slice of chocolate cake-nothing more, nothing less. Not too sweet, just a hint of sweetness really. We didn't dine in. I didn't see a lot of space inside. As you can see from some of the pics, there's a lot going on inside. We ordered pretty late and to go, so we ate immediately out in the car. I'm willing to go back earlier and try something else just to make sure my cold hadn't fooled my tastebuds. read more

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Food is amazing all alkaline options all throughout the menu, my definition of real food. Made fresh and the atmosphere is amazing a lot of other things that's available for purchase. If you're vegan and in LA you got to stop by and show BaBa some love read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Inside area - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Holy moly I just came her for a plate of soul food and was BLOWN AWAY. I've had soul food in atlanta. Memphis. KY. New Orleans and even washington. This was probably the best. Wow. Make sure you try. Cool spot. Nice people too. read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Babas soul platter - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had seen this place featured somewhere but never looked to see where it was exactly. My friend and I were just down further on Western and decided to come here afterwards. It's a great little spot with what seems to be local artists' clothing, accessories and more. We were greeted and didn't feel rushed to order while we figured out what we wanted. The food was so yummy. I only took a pic of my friend's plate, Baba's Kale Salad. My friend especially liked the walnut pâté. I had the lentil patty sandwich and it was so hearty and comforting. Definitely would come here again. read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Inside - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I wanted to celebrate Juneteenth with some soul food and this spot was worth it!!! I ordered the soul bow-l vegan Mac n cheese, black eye peas, and coconut yams. This is vegan soul food at its finest. Everything was flavorful and quality ingredients. Can't wait to explore the menu and order again read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Baba's soul bowl - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing vegan soul food. I order it every week! My favorite is the soul plate with hot Mac and their lentil fritters.

5 Stars aren't enough I had the nachos and another customer suggested do half and half with the protein. I added fritters and walnut meat. 10 outta 10. The Welcome home plate was just what I needed(I'm saving most of it for dinner tonight.) I also ordered the fried oyster mushrooms omg. I am so happy I stopped by. I haven't seen Wo'Se since his time as a pop up in Leimert Park. I will be back every time I'm in the area. 10s across the board. Much Love and Prosperity to Baba's Vegan Cafe. read more

I was around the Los Angeles area, and I was looking for a vegan place, I found Baba's vegan Café I have to tell you is delicious, great food great service Mara is awesome she answered every question I asked her she's great & the place is totally clean everything looks so tempting. I decided to go with the Bacho organic chips & it was delicious, it's another form of nachos. It's all vegan and Plant base I highly recommend BABA'S VEGAN CAFE place for a vegan or a non vegan read more

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On Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, I came right at closing (7pm) and they weren't closed nor were they closing? I'm not complaining. I saw a whole cockroach and it didn't smell very nice! There was no music and the energy of the place was stale. I like that the clerk answered all my questions and made it easy for me to order. I'm cheap so $38 is just a bit much for me for the experience that I had, more like $20? The "Build A Bowl" was PATHETIC for $12, more like $7! I guess they were tired. I will definitely be going back for the potato chowder and some more desserts. I'm mad that they only make a little bit of sauce because I asked for a side of cheese sauce( bcimanobssessivefoodiefatback) but No there not enough for that!! Boooooo1that crimcrim(criminal!). They need to update the decor and atmosphere. It's hit or miss for me. The NASTY AF YAMS and the disrespectful Lentil Soup replacement pissed me tf OFF!! BUT sooooo wut babyimmafatbackandilovemesomegoodolveganfood.Thanks Baba Vegan Cafe ( havesomepattiesandsomeegusiformenexttimedoe) read more

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Baba's Vegan Cafe has helped my gut health and has overall made lunch a better experience. I have severe food allergies and this place makes delicious whole food for a great price. My go-to is the soul platter. The fried oyster mushrooms are to die for!! I never knew mushrooms could be so filling. The vibes in the place are absolutely amazing as well. Great Neo-Soul music playing, making the eating experience top tier. Please give this little hidden gem a try. read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Baba's Soul Platter (small) - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Baba's Vegan Cafe is my go-to spot for great food and a peaceful environment. How the food is prepared and served is genuine and it feels like you're right where you belong. I'm grateful that such a place exist. It'll continue to my favorite spot and the more people support it, the healthier our community can be. read more

THIS FOOD is SO GOOD!!!!! We got the soul platter and the Mac bowl w/ fried mushrooms as the protein. The flavors the texture everything thing about our food was absolutely delicious. You need to eat here . We also got a side of cabbage which was perfect. Did not take any pics because after the first bite the food was devoured lol read more

Friendly service, great food! Got 4 mixed tacos, sautéed mushroom was the best! Would def go back. read more

The best vegan food I've ever had , fresh and hot always upon arrival ..We needed this food in LA read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Dinner plate w/Lentil Fritters OMG this my second order this week via DoorDash ..when I tell you this food is so delicious - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been wanting to try Baba's for a minute and it was well worth the wait! There's only two other places in LA where I go for my vegan soul food and this is definitely being added to the line up. It's bomb and healthier than the other two places! The service is amazing -- Love was full of life and love. She was so welcoming and accommodating. The vibes was vibin in the restaurant, which also has a little shop along the walls and a small library in the back! It was giving Black excellence and self-love all day It's taco Tuesday so, as a taco expert, I HAD to have a taco. Let me tell you, the walnut taco was HITTING! I should've got three but I only got one so as to not be a phatty :-( I bet you won't realize you're eating walnuts lol The dinner plate with the fried mushrooms was full of flavor and packed with options. You know how on thanksgiving you try to get that perfect bite with a little Mac n cheese plus a bit of greens and a dab of yams? Well you'll get that perfect bite with the dinner plate lol I did many times I can't wait to come back here and try more things. Definitely excited to try the chickpea salad and the brunch options! read more

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So got there about 11:30 and they looked like they just opened up the gal who helped (Sorry didn't get her name)...was pretty friendly she even encouraged people to sing = karaoke ... but you know people like me are shy! She told us the food would take about 25 to 30 minutes looks like they weren't ready....and they were still getting situated...that was fine not in a rush.... I really wanted Vegan Soul food and wanted to help out a small business. They have a lot of other things for sale and other things to do in there not a lot of tables and chairs though....but we were the first customers in. Pretty cool decor overall....I'm a vegetarian that eats probably 99% vegan the others I had come weren't and my friend invited another person who is a vegan. Overall the food was good...flavorful and well cooked not overly salty and had that freshness to it all... I tried a little of everything I wasn't a fan of the tuna on the side dish with the chef's choice...mac n cheese was good, mushrooms was good... Now for my dish: I'll start with the bad the Lime Juice did taste a bit watered down but more important matters the Baba's Grit Bowl... Wonderful! Grits topped with potato chowder, "cheese sauce" and lentil fritters....there were greens in it as well not sure exactly what they were but it was really good.... Even if you aren't a vegan come by and give this place some love and support a small business and enjoy the food cuz I sure did! read more

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Oooooooooh weeeeee finally. I've been missing some Nola vegan food and im happy this place exists because now i can satisfy my craving omg and that banana bread pudding *chefs kiss* so good. It was a lovely dessert to have afterwards. Everything was cooked just right. The cauliflowet was crunchy although i would have liked idk bbq or something on it but ya girl was hungry so i made it disappear lol. Ill def be back. read more

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I love the ambiance and the owners are great people! The food is delicious, fresh and healthy!

Always above and beyond customer service, phenomenal living food, and excellent quality. Welcoming home like ambiance. Thanks to Chef Baba read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - My first visit after moving to LA on 2021 - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been going here for a couple of years. They are kind and respectful. The food is excellent, and I love their green smoothies

Tried the Couscous bowl with veggies today and it was amazing. Especially on a rainy day.

They had books I like and this was the best vegan food I had on the west coast. I'm tying to figure out the flavor so I can make it myself lol read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Hot Mac Fried Mushrooms Sweet Yams Dirty Rice - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I want to support this vegan restaurant - I really do - so I am going to give them another shot for 5 stars because I feel they just need consistency in their quality and service. Just today I tried to order a meal through Uber Eats. I was given a sandwich instead of the oyster mushrooms I wanted. I sent back an order for a side and drink through Uber Eats again after speaking to someone from the restaurant who assured me they would include the oyster mushrooms I originally ordered in this 2nd order. This time my order arrived without the drink I ordered. $65 spent and, mind you, I'm just trying to get a complete meal. On a previous occasion I'd ordered one of their soul plates. It arrived with lentils instead of black eyed peas. Honestly, that's as bad as raisins in potato salad. When I called they said they didn't have black eyed peas that day. I feel this is a great vegan soul food concept and the food I've experienced so far is hearty with a home-cooked appeal. I just feel there can be improvement in consistency. Especially reading the other reviews from those who received better service and good vegan soul food - which is all I'm asking for. read more

The amount of food and love that is served on each plate is automatically seen and felt. This is real vegan food from the soul. The owner, Baba, added his own special seasonings to make it truly one of a kind. The moment I opened my plate I was met with a smell that instantly warmed me. I had the Welcome Plate, and off of the name itself proves to me that I was truly welcomed here. It comes with a kale salad, cold mac, greens, mixed veggies, potatoes, beans and rice, fried cauliflower and mushrooms and of course homemade sauce. If this isn't how you are greeted at any other restaurant, do they even care about you?? First bite was the Cold Mac: where has this been all my life, this is a side dish that I need every day. Next was the perfectly crunchy fried cauliflower dipped in that homemade dill sauce. Every bite after that was inhaled, I was hungry! I'm so happy that this hidden gem is right in the middle of Los Angeles. No matter where you are, this is where you belong. read more

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Baba's Vegan Cafe is located on Western, in South Central LA. Parking is so easy on the street just mind the signs. The food is all takeaway. There is seating to wait for your food and a table that looks like you may be able to eat there, but I am not sure that is their intent . The place is adorable with a great exterior. The inside is super with a selection of books to look at while you wait for your food and a few comfortable places to sit and wait. I would call ahead if I were you and order. It gets really buy. I am unaware of another vegan place nearby. All of the food is vegan and some of it is spicy, unlike some other vegan places where the food sort of tastes all the same. They make the best greens, you will love them. The kale salad is so good. You can get that alone or with the Welcome Plate that has a bit of a lot of great food. The fried cauliflower had the perfect amount of spice and was not over cooked. It was perfect. They have mac and cheese, which is very good. We enjoyed everything we had. read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Exterior - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The little vegan spot is cool. Me and one one my new order black panthers sister stopped in before heading to watts for grand truce anniversary. She ordered soul food platter with spurilania sea moss I order 4 vegan Tacos, side salad , cut up pineapple and water. Everything's was good but waa lukewarm. No I didn't tell them to take it back because we were in a schedule. But very flavorful and the place is old school home filling. Oh yeah my friend bought some copper jewelry. Had a brotha hand making it on the spot. The people are welcoming and friendly read more

Adorable little corner vegan Cafe with wide selection of healthy and affordable dishes, along with a cozy, homey atmosphere, Good music, games, books, and African artifacts & other non-food items as well as fun clothing available for purchase. Come to Baba's and support the vegonomy, Even if you're not vegan, you will love it read more

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The food was very good. The flavors were bold. Service was quick. I ordered in the store and waited while perusing items such as, lotions, snacks and clothes. Eclectic decor and ambiance. read more

Baba’s Vegan Cafe - Lunch Meal - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California