Came here for the second time. Did not have a reservation and were seated within five minutes. The ambience was nice a little bit darker than I remembered. They were busy per usual, as were the chefs in the kitchen, because they kept cranking the food out! We tried some meatless options. One was eggplant and the other was Tempeh* Honestly, I haven't had either before. Lol but they were seasoned very well and easy to cut through even with a butter knife. I did not expect that. I will definitely order again I even shared with my partner and we both enjoyed As for the dessert, it was very heavy on the coconut flavor, which I'm normally not fond of, but the brownie bites did make a difference, and I eventually ended up, staring everything together, which kind of cut down on the coconut Our server was helpful and explaining if any of the meals had any restrictions. Normally I go for brunch, but it was a good late night dinner as well. read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Eggplant Short ribs - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place should definitely have 4.4-5 stars. I usually won't even try a restaurant with only 4 stars! I was pleasantly impressed! The food is so creative & delicious with high end ingredients! Truly remarkable how the chef turns plant base ingredients into dishes that don't taste vegan at all! Heaven for anyone with a plant base or vegan lifestyle. If you have any gluten problems they also accommodate! The decor is beautiful and the service is top notch! read more

Went for brunch with friends and really enjoyed! A great selection and the coffee was fantastic. I ordered pumpkin pancakes and was not disappointed. Would 100% go back! Very cozy inside but with upscale lighting. Service was okay, our server wasn't really able to recommend anything to us. My friend did not like the matcha. read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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UN.BELIEVABLE The Squash Blossoms, Calamari (I've literally Never eaten Calamari in My Life & I could tell this was SPOT. ON. My dad said it was & he's eaten it in Countless places!) & the BLT (& I don't even like tomatoes like that) all had me MELTING I'm not into the beyond or impossible product usage, so that minimizes what I can order, but with these 3 options, I will Never need Anything else, that's how OBSESSED I Am with them hehehehee read more

Such a yummy dinner!! Cocktails were on point too! Loved the pepperoni pizza and will absolutely come back for the calamari () Service was a liiiiitle slow, but it's just so darn busy! lol server was apologetic and very nice. Dim lighting and a little noisey. Works for me! read more

Nestled in the beautiful beverly hills, a great place for a vegan lunch! Lot of gluten free options. Food was excellent and prices were reasonable for food (drinks were not the most impressive so I would stray from that). Presentation of food was beautiful! The sauce in the green goddess dressing was very rich and the tofu was so flavorful, I've never had such flavorful tofu before. A definite recommend! read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

going in person was a much better experience then delivery , they truly treat their customers well and don't rush you at all, it's like they only have two groups per table per evening or something ( at least that's how it felt). It's more of a wine and dine experience, great for a date or special celebration. i went with my out of town family mom vegan family and friend who absolutely loved everything. we got a variety of dinner main dishes, appetizers to share, and drinks. i can't remember everything they ordered but o got the sliced potatoes which was so good and im not a huge potatoe person but this was delicious def recommend you try this it's crispy and sliced so thin with so much flavor, i also got the spicy rigatoni which i previously had many times for delivery and was hesitant to order as it wasn't good when i ordered it for delivery but it was much better in person , it did have some spice to it and was good however the it's not mind blowing , they could improve on this and rigatoni shape ( maybe more stubby like pijja palace and more flavor ) . the spicy meatball pizza was also good , my dad got eggplant something which he loved. the manager came over after dinner and said he's not vegan and thanked us for coming. i was surprised he said the chef was the owner ( not travis? there was no mention of travis anywhere which was weird? ) and the chef owner was off that night yet the food was still that good so that was a surprise. It is truly a gem to have an experience like this nowadays, would def recommend eating here versus ordering to get the full expero read more

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Ambiance: spacious Italian restaurant, both indoor and outdoor seating, and it's getting busy night and better to make reservations Service: friendly and welcoming, attentively refilled water and served food fast Food: plenty choices for la carte and tasting menu STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS - ***** very crispy and delicious, highly recommend TRUFFLE MUSHROOM BIANCA - **** one of the most popular pizza here, rich in flavors, recommend TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE - *** the sauce was good, the pasta was stuck together FETTUCCINE & TRUFFLES - *** fresh shaved truffles, truffle butter, mediocre taste, not worth the $55 MP Price: small to moderate portions, about $50 per person read more

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This is a vegans delight. Soooo many choices. We have been twice and I'll go back again. Good food.

Ambiance and service were all nice. But the brunch menu was disappointing. The zucchini blossoms were too oily. I also ordered break the fast plate - which has bacon , too salty, egg- tasteless , at least they could have give me some hot sauce instead of ketchup. I really liked the one in Las Vegas when I went for dinner - sigh! read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Zucchini Blossoms (Gluten Free) - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food in this place was AMAZING. We were celebrating my friends birthday and she said this was her favorite spot and I see every reason as to why. The space is beautiful. The food was delicious. Everything here is plant based so it's a vegans delight! The drinks were great. Service was wonderful. The only reason I docked one star is because I had made a reservation and the table "reserved" for us was an unattractive table outside by the front door. Seemed like a joke for anyone who takes the time to make a reservation. We decided to wait for a table inside and for a Wednesday night a 25 minute wait wasn't bad. Especially in good company. We had the figs and ricotta pictured. The Picotta and the steak. Steak was made from lions mane mushroom and ugh so delicious!! Recommend coming but be ready for a wait at the door for a beautiful seat indoors. read more

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Crossroads was great. As someone who has a nut allergy and attended for a friends birthday, I loved that they have a menu just for me. Great service, great ambiance, highly recommend! read more

Oh my goodness. My partner and I had the very best dinner here. A friend gifted us a $100 gift card, which allowed us to get two apps, two entrees, and a dessert. We couldn't believe the value! The food is so creative and high quality; the ambiance is excellent; and it was the best restaurant service I have ever experienced. Was truly a fine dining experience. Will be back. We got a pasta dish and the beyond chicken picatta, and they were soooo yummy. The oyster shooters was fun to try but not our fav. The blossoms with almond ricotta were insanely good. And then the sundae with gluten free brownies and cherry sauce was soooo good. Everything was top notch. Such a great place to celebrate an anniversary, V Day, a promotion, or little anything occasion! read more

Food was great along with service. My favorites were the calamari fritti, stuffed blossoms, & spaghetti carbonara. The linguini scallop pasta was light while carbonara was creamy. The lasagna was good too but I probably wouldn't order it over the pastas. I didn't like the mushroom pizza as much as I remember. The spicy meatball pizza was good too. We ordered cocktail drinks as well but our drinks were only 2/3rds filled for some reason... read more

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Look, I'm usually all in for Crossroads, but, yesterday around 5:40pm I came in with my best friend to celebrate her birthday and the hostess refused to give us a booth to sit at because we didn't make a reservation. They sat us at a small table by the bar. We watched throughout the dinner to see if booths were 'still' unoccupied by the time we left and yes there were several booths that were still empty from the time we arrived till the time we left. I was so displeased with how we were treated in that regard. We felt uncomfortable all around. The music playing in the restaurant was so damn loud we couldn't even have a conversation. It was very difficult to hear each other. Now, the food, let's discuss. When you're uncomfortable, food can never taste as good as it should. With all honesty I would like to give them 0 stars for still feeling irritated the next day about the whole experience. I feel this place is going downhill. What was once a special experience now feels careless!!! read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We went here for my sister birthday and everything was great. From the service to the food I highly recommend this place. My boyfriend doesn't typically enjoy vegan food but he was raving about it the next day. Our server Mario had great recommendations on the food choices. David the manager, stopped by to check on us and was very friendly. The restaurant is cute and cozy and definitely a great spot to celebrate. read more

I have been here a couple of times over the years, and I will say that this is a very consistent restaurant. It's true what everyone is saying, when you are eating here the food is so good you won't even miss eating meat. They have really mastered how to distract even non-veggie eaters to eat the vegetables. The food and service is both very quick. Between two people, we shared five plates, which turned out to be more than enough food. We were sad we didn't have more room for dessert. My only critique would be, the bathroom is slightly cramped, and it's a little awkward when you open the door to get out and immediately someone is standing right there washing their hands. It is a little bit outdated compared to the rest of the restaurant. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in LA, the service here is impeccable and the vibe is upscale but chill. My go-to dish is the tempeh piccata with mashed potatoes, Caesar salad with kale, and a mocktail. I could eat this every day! read more

Excellent food! Fun meatless options to everyday foods like calamari and BLTs! So good! Great overall aesthetic and the service was exceptional! read more

Excellent food and stellar hospitality. Ambiance is wonderful- love LOVE this place and its PEOPLE!!

My partner and I had wanted to visit Crossroads Kitchen for a long time, but we ended up dining there as our default choice. We had waited for at least ten minutes for service at the initial restaurant we went to before deciding to leave, even though the place was relatively empty. This led us to check out Crossroads Kitchen. Without a reservation, we were promptly seated and well taken care of. Genie, our waitress, was kind, energetic, and informative. She made sure to let us know that we were entering an entirely plant-based restaurant, which was one of the reasons we chose to come here. On Genie's suggestion, we ordered the Truffle Potato side dish, which did not disappoint--I highly recommend it! We also tried the Caesar salad, Cacio e Pepe pasta, and Pepperoni Pizza. All of the dishes were delicious, but the pasta and potatoes were exceptional. I had an Old Fashioned from the bar, and it was superb. With a sweet tooth, we couldn't leave without dessert, so we opted for the Brownie Sundae. It was delightful, especially with the cherries embedded in the chocolate fudge! Throughout our dinner, the staff remained attentive, promptly clearing dishes and bringing new plates and silverware. I know Crossroads Kitchen has an excellent reputation, and it certainly lived up to that. The architecture and ambiance were outstanding, with great music (some rock 'n' roll!) playing in the background and various black-and-white photographs of musicians adorning the restaurant. Lastly, my partner and I have been vegetarians for over 20 years, so being able to experience an entirely plant-based restaurant and meal is always a treat, especially when it has a fantastic vibe, attentive service, and excellent food. read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at a restaurant that truly lives up to its reputation. As a vegan, finding fine dining options can be a delightful challenge, but this experience was nothing short of amazing. The food was exquisite, each dish a perfect 10 out of 10. The ambiance was equally enchanting, making it a memorable outing. I can't wait to return and indulge in their delectable offerings again service was awesome. The whole accommodated me even though we had no reservations thank you read more

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It was a phenomenal experience that really exceeded my high expectations. I typically eat "healthy" vegan food (e.g. grain bowls, avocado toast, etc), whereas the food here is pure vegan decadence! I think it does a nice job of recreating the rich foods vegans miss out on, like cheese and creamy pastas. We got a good amount of food and found most of it delicious. The dishes we didn't care for were still a good experience. The service was fantastic and the pacing of the dishes was speedy and efficient. Here's what we got: 1. Squash blossoms- unreal! You would never know they were vegan. Best dish of the night! 2. Oysters- unique experience but definitely wouldn't order again. It didn't really taste like anything 3. Mushroom tart- beautiful and decadent. Very rich 4. Wedge- the climax blue cheese is unreal! 5. Carbonara- another hit! How the heck do they get it so creamy! And the "egg yolk" is super cool 6. "Steak" and potatoes- meh. Tastes like a mushroom. Wish it came with a vegetable and not just a starch 6. Brownie sundae- too sweet for my taste but the brownie bites were actually the least sweet part read more

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We got the lion's mane steak, the eggplant short rib, the calamari, and the table side sundae! Everything was amazing and I can't believe it was all vegan - my vegan friends even felt weird eating it. The staff was also super friendly and fun! read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've visited this location several times over the years and it never disappoints. I've always had amazing experiences complete with delicious food and the best service. read more

Almost 10 years later ... I've been able to enjoy Crossroads a few times, including this past week when I enjoyed anothe fantastic meal. The lion's mane steak was outstanding along with the fried blossoms, salads, and dessert. Keep doing what you're doing Crossroads! I'll come visit whenever I can. read more

Phenomenal Food and Service I would undoubtedly recommend to anyone ,Stumbled across this place after dropping off my sister at LAX and it did not disappoint,Our Server Eric was very pleasant and answered all my questions regarding my Cauliflower allergy concerns ,we tried the Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms and Spicy Regatoni Vodka pasta accompanied by a delicious Pear and Apple Torte ,The ambiance was cozy and I can honestly say this might become the perfect go to date night restaurant coming forward . read more

I'll admit--I'm not the target audience for this place. I'm a meat lover, let's just get that out of the way. But shouldn't that make me even more excited to try it? I was hoping the flavors would surprise me, that they'd make me appreciate vegetables in a whole new way, that the ingredients would prove meat isn't necessary. Well... boy, was I wrong. I'll give credit where it's due--the (three, very small) squash blossoms were pretty tasty. But the price? Lord. For what they cost, there should've been at least four or five. Then came my cocktail--the "East" something-or-other gin drink. Sounded refreshing: gin, mint, cucumber... and "fire bitters." Well, holy hell. I didn't realize that last part meant I'd be drinking something so spicy I could barely breathe. Now, the worst part--the "steak" and potatoes. I really wanted this to be good. But it had no flavor. Just a balsamic-glazed mushroom. No salt, no pepper, nothing--just a mushy mushroom drowning in balsamic. And the "truffle" potatoes? No truffle flavor at all. Plus, they wouldn't allow substitutions, so I just handed them off to my wife. Overall, the food lacked any real flavor, and we ended up leaving and grabbing dinner up the street. Kudos to those who love this place, but for us? It's a hard no. read more

Crossroads has an all-vegan menu which I was not expecting but I was pleasantly surprised by. I typically lean toward meat entrées, but I chose the eggplant short rib plate and I enjoyed it. Portions are small, but flavor is good. Service was ok, but we did have to keep flagging the waiter down for more water. Ambience was cozy but a bit dark for my liking. I had to pull out my flashlight to read the menu. read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Eggplant Short Rib (GFO) - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was great. Service was absolute trash. Also, $5 soda in a tiny cup with 90% ice and charging $5 for refills seems insane to me. Waiter didn't say anything about charging for refills. Menu didn't state that either. I feel like I robbed. But if that's your thing, go for it. read more

I got there on time, but my table wasn't ready for another 20 minutes. However, the waitress was very nice and the food came out pretty quickly. The serving sizes do vary a lot, but just be prepared and maybe order a side as well. Everything is vegan, and the chicken tastes good and not clearly fake. The ice cream is interesting, and doesn't taste like real ice cream so be prepared for that. It's pretty nice inside, dimly lit but not too loud. read more

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Not crowded for party of six Great choices, amazing, what they could do with bagel tower and getting the flavors and texture of old familiar items like caviar and lox. Break the Fast was great eggs, bacon and potatoes. Others loved their meals too Will return if I get the chance from northern CA read more

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In general, there are two types of vegan/vegetarian restaurants: those that make no pretense of simulating or mimicking animal-centered dishes (see my review from last week) and those that do. The latter have a tall order and can be off-putting to those of us who truly eschew eating flesh of any kind. But, when done well, even masterfully -- as Crossroads does -- these can and should be the place that rightfully usurps the favored status of any meat-centric venue. This is the kind of place to take doubting omnivorous friends. I usually suggest the Mediterranean diet for those attempting to cut back on meat but alternatively, any restaurant that can make a full menu with only plants that rivals the best in a populous urban hub like Los Angeles, should be the first choice and an initial step toward taking the leap. It is also the last step. I have been eating vegetarian food for decades and in the last ten years, my diet has been largely vegan with just a bit of cheese and egg here and there when little else is available. On to Crossroads. This place is another neighborhood spot. It is far enough west on Melrose to avoid parking problems, so we parked right across the street at a meter, easy. It's large but divided into one large room and some cozy side rooms (festooned with gorgeous chandeliers, every area) as well as a substantial, shaded outdoor eating space. We arrived mid afternoon, my favorite time to dine out in this part of LA and true to expectations, there were maybe a dozen tables occupied. I love it this way. Enough patrons to make the place seem lively and few enough to get great attention and avoid any lurking covid worries, still around us. You can see from my photos that the decor is upscale city clubby. Spotless and charming, all the lights and glass and mirrors sparkle. The driven-snow white cloths and napkins and gleaming silverware and glasses make for that reaction of "ahhhh and ooooh" that only some places bring out in me. I felt festive the minute I saw our table. The hostess was friendly and our server, Mario, literally became a friend during the meal, full of charm, humor, a twinkle in his eye, and immediately grasping who we are and what we wanted. Hang on to Mario, Crossroads, and maybe he can run another branch some day -- he oozes intelligence and professionalism. Let's talk about the music for a minute. The menu says it reflects the taste of the clientele. Hmmmmmm. All around us were millennials. Do they really dig Keith Urban, the Ramons, the Clash and their genre? It is edgy 80s all the way there, guy music IFKWIM? Brunch menu: eclectic and good. Not a ton of choices, but each of them inventive and appealing. We had Housemade Ginger Beer, Lunch Caesar, Break the Fast Plate, Cross Benedict Plate, Lemon Tart, Coffee Bar, and Lattes. See the pix for a thousand-word description. Every plate was a masterpiece and tasted as good as it looked. No one, I mean no man or woman, would know this was completely plant-based. Suggestions to CR from a long-haul vegetarian: more dark green Romaine in the Caesar, please (perfect in every other way though), skip the ketchup altogether in favor of something more complex and homemade. Honestly, let's not mess with perfection, which it all was save those two teeny glitches, imho. Don't go here if you want cheap. You pay for all this exquisite attention to health and detail. The whole place is mouth- and eye-candy. Whoever invented this menu and prepares it is a genius. The formula works for me and I consider myself a true connoisseuse of this genre. I can't wait to get back there. read more

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My recent trip to Los Angeles, I decided to have a vegan dinner. The food was interesting, creatively presented and tasty. The staff was on point and you might even see a celebrity pop in. read more

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Kacy our server was terrific as was the food. Let me backup. We ended up here by mistake, we would have never come here if we'd realized it was vegetarian or plant based. So it was a fortuitous mistake. It's such a cute place we decided to stay, otherwise we'd have left, not being vegetarian per se. However in my 20's back in the 70's I was a vegetarian, for a few years, but fell off the wagon. So the food was not foreign to me, however in the 70's there was never anything like this. As it turned out we had a lovely meal. The Italian sausage was a bit dry but better than some and not as good as other real pork sausage, I'd order it again. The vodka rigatoni was excellent, and shared with the sausage made a perfect combination. The fried calamari was a very fine substitute for the real thing, had they just labeled it breaded deep fried mushrooms like everyone else, it would have been helpful, but I guess they're trying to be clever, which is ok, I get it. So in the final analysis, it was more than ok it was really very enjoyable and enlightening. I'd definitely go back. Oh, by the way Kacy was an excellent guide to our dining out experiment. read more

Absolutely fabulous lunch from first to last. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, amazing selections and 100% vegan. Must try the stuffed squash blossoms which are totally craveable:. So happy to have found this gem read more

Top notch vegan. Fresh and almost unreal to eat certain dishes like the short ribs made of eggplant. We ordered so much food, All dishes A1 except for the fried olives I think they're best left alone. Too salty and deep fried. read more

Love the server super kind sweet angel girl! Sweet, and attentive! Although the food on the other hand, really underwhelming. Quite bland, mushrooms not cooked well(mushrooms are tricky but the texture was extremely chewy) the pasta was the star the only thing we truly were happy to clean out. The portions kinda tiny for a 16 dollar salad. I felt quite embarrassed to ask for salt and pepper but everything needs it. I truly only ate bc I hate wasting food and sending anything back. read more

Crossroads all vegan everything! This place was really popular and packed, the setup was very cute. Now let's get to the food the spicy rigatoni with chicken parm was amazing!!!! The flavors and textures were so on point. I also loved the whipped feta with the bread it was so soft and flavorful. The other dishes weren't bad but weren't great. I was very impressed with the parmasean. Can't wait to come back and try some more food. read more

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This was my first visit to Crossroads, and in fact, my first visit to a vegan restaurant. I was really looking forward to it. I went on Open Table and made a reservation. This was an important date for us and I requested in writing, to sit in one of the half circle booths, so we could sit next to each other. When we arrived, the hostess was not friendly and not welcoming. I identified myself and told her that I had made a reservation with a seating request. She immediately rejected my seating request. This, despite the fact that the exact booth that I requested was open and other booths were occupied by two patrons. It should also be noted, that the booth that I requested and was denied, remained open the entire duration of our dinner! Our server was Kacy and she was nice. I wasn't sure what to expect at a vegan restaurant. However, I will tell you that the food was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the following: STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS IMPOSSIBLE CIGARS LINGUINE SCALLOPS To be honest, the only reason why I didn't rate Crossroads 5 stars, was the poor treatment by the hostess. read more