I ate there for the first time tonight, not even realizing what a wonderful place existed three blocks away from my home! The food was truly exceptional. Although we normally wouldn't eat so much, we got the Moroccan cigars, calamari, Caesar salad, pasta bolognese, and sausage, and it was all wonderful. I'm not vegan though I wish I was, and this food was absolutely wonderful. I really enjoyed my evening here; there's something special about the place. I intend to come back for my birthday and on other occasions when I want a special and (given restaurant prices these days) a relatively affordable meal. Love that they have a full bar. Service was fine. read more

SERVICE - located off of melrose avenue - street parking was easy to find even on a Friday evening - need to make a reservation ahead of time - indoor and outdoor patio seating - servers are very friendly and good at explaining what each dish is - ambiance good for a semi formal or formal meal MENU - upscale Italian inspired selection of small plates, pizza, pasta, entrees, and desserts - tasting menus available - pricey ($25 per entree) FOOD - chilled asparagus soup (6/10): the presentation in the mini tea cup with a flower was aesthetically pleasing. The soup had a predominant spinach flavor which overpowered the asparagus. If it was presented as spinach soup or even spring green soup, I may have rated it higher. - spring chopped salad (6/10): this was my least favorite dish from the tasting. It was mostly celery and peas with a light coating of dressing and a few radish slices. I would not order this as its own dish from the menu. - oven roasted baby artichokes (8/10): upon presentation, these artichokes look more like potato chunks. They are roasted to get a crispy exterior but soft interior. The star of the plate to me was the lemon and saffron sauce at the bottom of the plate. It feels like a fancy version of mayonnaise but could also be a fantastic pasta or pizza sauce. - stuffed zucchini blossoms (10/10): this was my favorite course from the tasting menu. The squash flower is stuffed with a creamy almond ricotta, lightly coated in a tempura batter, and deep fried. The richness of the ricotta with the crunch of the tempura feels like you are eating a fancy mozzarella stick. The marinara on the side is simple yet tangy and fresh. - spinach and ricotta tortelli truffle (9/10): this was the main course of the meal so chef Tal Ronnen comes and shaves the truffle on top. I was not expecting it to be as unique as it was since spinach and ricotta are very standard flavors. The roasted vegetable jus sauce on the bottom is thin yet packed with a rich flavor that contrasts the creamy light ricotta. I would order this on its own. - eggplant short rib (8/10): this dish has a very meaty presentation and flavor which is not something that I was expecting. The eggplant retains its texture so that it is not mushy but also is soft enough to cut and eat. The mashed potatoes provide a simple accompaniment to the umami heavy dish and sauce. - strawberry tart (7/10): the desserts were not as impressive as the rest of the meal. Out of the two we got, I liked this one more. It is very fresh and light and there is a good contrast of textures between the crust, cream, and fruit. - brownie sundae (6/10): I had high hopes for this seeing it on people's tables but unfortunately it did not live up to expectations. The brownie pieces were dry and the ice cream tasted more like coconut than vanilla. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! I want to try more of the dishes that were not offered in the tasting menu read more

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I had a reservation for just myself on August 31 at 1:15 pm. I was so excited because I love this place and haven't been in a while. I was seating by the host and after 10 minutes of sitting and it's not being busy, I was not helped at all, and decided to leave. The busser was the only man who helped by just giving me water, besides that, no one even turned an eye towards me. I also work in a restaurant and this would be unacceptable there. I still love the food here and will return, just hope that the service and servers will be less judge-mental and more attentive next time. read more

We visit Crossroads every week. They have the best customer service and the food is amazing! I have been vegan for 10 years and this is the best vegan restaurant in LA. read more

How can I give 0 stars??? $150 charge to cancel a reservation. Haha give me a breakkk I set reservation at 2am have been calling since 8am to cancel. Nobody picks up until noon. Full of availability but manager had to sell the seats some how I guess. I understand a fee. Okay. But $150?!?! I will forever shy people from this place because of your quick buck. read more

Crossroads Kitchen is a great place if you want to do vegan with an old Hollywood ambiance. The restaurant is beautiful. The food was good. We ordered: Calamari Fritti (made with mushrooms): The texture was just like real calamari. Perfect crispy coating. So tasty! Butternut squash agnolotti: The perfect pasta dish. Delicate and delicious. Lasagna Bolognese: A lovely layering of flavors. Dessert: Chocolate crunch bar: creamy chocolate layered with crisps and caramelized nuts. Perfection! This was my second time here, and it did not disappoint. Looking forward to my next dinner to try more of their dishes. read more

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Sold vegan restaurant on Melrose! Friendly staff and prompt service. We got a lot of food - enough to stuff us but not too much that we needed to take it to go. Just perfect. It's so nice to have so many vegetarian/vegan options (and most were also GF or GFO) that taste great! What we ordered: App - Loaded Rossi Potatoes Vegetable - Grilled Baby Artichokes Pasta - Tagliatelle Bolognese Protein - House Made Italian Sausage read more

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Crossroads is a blessing to vegans everywhere. Every dish I've tried from brunch to dinner has been executed phenomenally. Compliments to the chef, the wait staff, the hosts, and the full kitchen line. They absolutely know what they're doing here and I'll keep coming back time and time again as long as the quality stays the same. Highly recommend for date nights, or any special occasion (not that you need a special occasion to visit, but it's perfect for the times when you have one coming up). Would also recommending to non vegans. The food is simply too good. read more

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Just happened to see this restaurant as we were near Melrose at a few stores. Was super easy to make a reservation and were seated immediately. We went with the calimari as an appetizer which was delicious. We then did the mushroom truffle pizza and the scallop linguini. The pasta was amazing. The pizza was good as well but wish I had gone with the pasta as well. The servers also helped each other and were super nice, along with the male hostess. If we come back to Cali, will definitely dine here again! read more

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Great food and great service! Perfect for a fancy vegan date night! We need more places like this in LA! read more

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The food was amazing but the service was really not great. The waitress was acting irritated and annoyed every time she came to our table. We were extremely polite and didn't have any outrageous requests, so I'm not sure what was up with that. I used to tell all of my friends how great this restaurant is but I feel a little embarrassed bringing them here and the service was bad. I can excuse bad service at a Denny's, but not at a fine dining establishment. read more

went for brunch on my birthday! staff was so sweet and attentive and the chicken and waffles were delicious. this was my first time at crossroads & it definitely didn't disappoint - will 100% be coming back to try their dinner menu in the future :D read more

Crossroads Kitchen - brownie sundae - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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David Grieco and Dennis are absolutely amazing. David is a wonderful manager that has so much passion for the restaurant the people and the service. Dennis made sure our glasses were always full and our table was always clean. The dishes are top notch and the vibes are definitely delightful. The music rocks the service kicks ass! Thank you so much for making this an escape from reality and a tranquil and serene atmosphere. Second time here and definitely not the last I will see you all soon. God bless. read more

Went wine tasting and stayed for dinner. The wine tasting was a great experience. I loved how intimate and warm it felt. Alex was a great host and she is very knowledgeable. Dinner was delicious! All of the dishes we had were fantastic. My favorite item was the wedge salad, the vegan bacon is so savory. We also had the banana pudding which was a nice perfectly sweetened treat. read more

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Crossroads isn't just a great vegan restaurant...it's a great restaurant. Im not really a "pasta person," but the highlight for me was the spicy rigatoni vodka. That said, every single dish we ordered was flavorful and creative. We also had the artichoke oysters, truffle mushroom Bianca pizza, truffles potatoes, and a chocolate hazelnut dessert. We didn't order cocktails (sad!) because I was a bit under the weather, but this delicious carb fest made me feel better. I look forward to going back when I'm in LA again. It'll be hard to try new things since everything we had was so good, but fomo will get me to try a couple new things. read more

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The best vegan dining experience I have ever had! The chef is a genius. The key is to come with multiple people and share many dishes. I went with 3 people and we definitely over ordered. We could have been fine with 4-5 dishes. We had about 7... plus 2 desserts... so we were very full! The pasta dishes are just to die for. I can't wait to come again! read more

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Food here is amazing! Great option for vegan fine dining. The truffle pizza is my personal favorite. The atmosphere is very intimate at night with the dim lighting and candles. Would recommend for a date spot. read more

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Started with the calamari when the zucchini flowers both were delicious We would recommend the calamari more. We decided to go family style, and we ended up making quite a mess on the table, but the staff was very accommodating. We had truffle fettuccine (9/10)., marsala with pumpkin tofu (Yums), lions mane steak (enjoyed it), truffle pizza, pizza could be skipped. Love the dessert desserts like seriously love them. We had brownie sundae and the ice cream was like the perfect temperature. I don't even know if that's a thing. Skip the poison apple drink, go for the golden era. Banana pudding was incredible. The great brownie sundae my wife acknowledges again. The apple pie was really good too We loved our waitress, and the staff was very friendly read more

I was so excited to try the famous Crossroads restaurant and it definitely did not disappoint! Both my sister and I do not eat meat so this was perfect. We were joined by a few of our friends (who are not vegan) too. After hearing some recommendations, we ordered the calamari, pepperoni pizzas, spicy rigatoni, and truffle pasta, among things and also some drinks. The calamari was definitely a fan favorite! According to our friend, it was very similar in both taste and texture to the "real thing". Both pasta dishes were delicious and the portions were pretty decent sized. Everyone really enjoyed their meal, this place has both the "vegan" and "meat-eater" stamp of approval! Inside the actual restaurant, it is very nice (more upscale, dim lighting, fancy atmosphere) and clean. The staff was amazing! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our group did stay for a while catching up and talking, but the staff made sure we were all still doing okay and we ended up ordering a few more drinks and dessert afterwards. Excellent service! We got street parking a couple blocks down, I recommend coming early to look for parking (Thanks Los Angles hahaha) Sunset can definitely get busy. Looking to come back next time when I'm in the area or at the Vegas location! read more

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I was part of the team that helped get this restaurant off the ground back in the day. For years, I was proud of what Chef Tal pioneered and how Brian Moynan powered through operations. Even after I left, I remained a loyal patron- sending everyone I could to dine here. Every birthday, every celebration, every brunch- was at Crossroads. If I'm in the area and ordering takeout, I choose Crossroads to do my part in keeping them in business. Restaurants struggle these days, and if we want to keep our favorites, we have to show up for them. Unfortunately, it feels like things have gone downhill since Brian's departure (I can only assume). I just got off the phone with the current manager- no names, but you know who you are- and the experience was beyond inappropriate. Over a discrepancy caused by her staff, she forgot the industry she's in, took her job frustrations out on me, talked over me repeatedly, and showed zero interest in hearing what i had to say. I remained calm, yet even after the exchange the issue remains unresolved. Never in a million years did I think I'd have such an experience at Crossroads. But I can feel it- this could be the beginning of the end for them. Without leadership that has integrity and keeps the patron's experience front and center- the very foundation this place was built on- the rest crumbles. At these prices, the service and overall experience must continue to shine. If they don't, what are we paying for? I can't believe I'm saying this--- but I'd head somewhere else to dine so your memory of how great this place used to be stays in tact. read more

Sindi and Terry are great bartenders and are absolutely rock stars! Delicious drinks, delightful service and delectable food! David Santiago is the best manager ever. He is knowledgeable of the menu and crossroads culture. This is my absolute favorite place to come relax and enjoy the great music, the amazing atmosphere and my neighbor and I are going to make it a tradition at least a few times a month to enjoy dinner and brunch. I can't wait until this Sunday to try the breakfast and bloody Mary's. Thank you for always being the best. See you Sunday. God bless. Compliments to all the chefs like if heaven serves food it would be crossroads dishes. read more

First time here for lunch after a birthday dinner visit last year. The menu is slightly different and we were able to try some new items. We also sat on the patio since it was a beautiful day. First was the margarita (perfectly made, well balanced, fresh ingredients). We split the squash blossoms - absolutely divine with a crisp exterior and a creamy cheese filling. The marinara sauce was so delicious! Husband got the cheesesteak, which he liked but it got soggy quickly. I got the GF supreme pizza on the recommendation of the server. I couldn't BELIEVE it was gluten free. Most other pizza tastes like cardboard or has a crust like a crisp cracker. This deep dish was fluffy with a nice crunch on the bottom, and it didn't have a weird taste. The toppings were good, especially the vegan sausage. We were too stuffed for dessert. Service was expedient and helpful, and the whole experience was enjoyable. Can't wait to be back to try more! read more

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We came here for brunch. It's an all vegan menu. At first I was fooled by the oldish vibe of the place (in contrast to bright sunshine earthy vibe of butcher's daughter) but oh man the food was a hit and the waiters attentive. We got the sausage croissant with just egg, avo and cheddar cheese: and WOAH. This cheese had me convinced and the croissant was buttery soft fresh goodness, it was heavenly. Also got the biscuits with gravy and they were a unique tasty gem. Lastly got their walnut salad which perfectly dressed and complemented the other dishes well (this last one can easily be found vegan elsewhere) 5/5+ stars, just fantastic, blew me away. Would definitely come back. read more

First time at Crossroads and it did not disappoint. We had a great sampling of so many recommended items...only regret was not getting one of the more fresh vegetable items to cut through the carb overload. Will be back to try more! read more

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Crazy, delicious, vegan food and a such an amazing atmosphere. We come here every year for one of my girl friends birthday and we always see a celebrity. The wines and delish as well. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my most favorite vegan restaurants. It was my first time having brunch at Crossroads and I'm just glad I don't live nearby otherwise I'll be there every weekend. Being dairy free and gluten free I can't always find the tastiest options, but Crossroads does it flawlessly. The service was excellent and the restaurant itself is really nice with an upscale look without it being stuffy. read more

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Taste amazing. Butternut squash very small. Kinda disappointing for the price. All the other food was amazing - must get the short ribs! read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Honey butter nut squash pasta - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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OH NO Yelp ate my review. I'll see if I can reconstruct it. This is becoming a regular to-go place for us for special occasions, or if we want a nice night day out. We were here just this week, a day before Valentine's day. The playlist was on point - Billy Joel, Elton John, George Michael, Stevie Nicks....I'd say they know their audience. Jack was our server. He was our server last time we were there too. Then, he was on a risotto kick and asked for our opinion of the risotto special that night - a butternut squash something or other. It was amazing. We got a High Times, which is dangerous because it's delicious and you end up drinking it like juice.....and it's strong. Jack also recommended the mezcal negroni - a good one to sip through dinner. It's like an old-fashioned with mezcal. Sorry, I'm not sophisticated when it comes to cocktails. We started with the impossible cigars, as usual, because impossible meat fried up into a roll like lumpia, why not? And then, for pastas, we got the porcini ravioli (I wasn't super impressed with this) and the carbonara (still not sure how they do the egg, but the membrane is made of a "plant-based gelatinous substance, not tomato skin", according to my partner). We inhaled both of these almost as soon as they came out. For veggies, we got the leek and turnip thing (also wasn't my fav), and the mushroom scallops. Jack had to double check to make sure we really wanted the scallops, because that is apparently the dish that gets sent back the most often - it's light on the mushrooms, and heavy on whatever rich green sauce they have - it's heavier and saltier than most of their stuff. Pro-tip: the mushroom scallops are amazing as leftovers heated up and eaten with hearty bread. For protein, we ordered the eggplant short ribs...and they plopped the tempeh piccata in front of us. Since it wasn't want we ordered, but they couldn't take it back into the kitchen at that point, we were told that we could just have it. And OMG it was so good. Might be one of our go-to dishes from now on. The short rib did eventually come, and we really only nibbled on that, since our stomachs were wondering what they did to deserve such pleasurable torture. At some point, we accidentally ordered another High Times. And ended the evening with a brownie sundae. Parking is valet or street. Street parking is free after 8pm, $1/hr before then with a 2 hr limit. If you're there during the day, residential street parking is fine (I think they have parking restrictions after 6pm or something). Bathrooms have two stalls, and sometimes there is a line. One of the stalls also has a convenient counter thing where you can put your bag, cell phone, whatever. WHEW. I think that somewhat got reconstructed...maybe with a tad less wit. read more

Food, service and the ambiance were great! I'm not a vegan but I like hanging with my friends who are so I feasted. The waitress was patient with the questions I had about the items on the menu. The food was also great! read more

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In the Vegan world, there's none better than Crossroads! I'm in the West Valley, and we used to make the trek to my old stomping grounds, to eat at Crossroads, for our special occasions... but now that they've opened up one near me, we've been going to that one! The Stuffed Zucchini Flowers are amazing! Sad you only get three per plate, but they will charge you a little extra to add one more (yes they are that good!) If you are Vegan or just a lover of all foods (like me) you really need to check out Crossroads! read more

I'm not a vegan or a vegetarian but I love having vegetarian meals pretty often. That being said, I craved this spot when we came and it did not disappoint. We ordered a few different items but the one that stood out the most was a chickpea dish with a green goddess salad. It was filling and absolutely delicious. Their aperol spritz was good too, just too much ice for my taste. Next time will order with light ice. Check em out! read more

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I've been to Crossroads a few times now and both experiences make me so excited to go back. The servers were attentive and so welcoming and the food was all delicious. Whether you're vegan or not, the food is so well seasoned and well done. I highly recommend the carbonara and calamari fritti, in particular. Overall a great place to visit time and time again! read more

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I am so excited to write this review! Crossroads Kitchen holds a special place in my heart because this was where my now-boyfriend took me on our first date and asked me out here where I initially said, "No." (I said yes afterwards, don't worry!!) . Nonetheless, it was my first time here at Crossroads 2 years ago and I did love the fact that my boyfriend remembered me wanting to try this place out because I've been practically a lifelong vegetarian. Fast-forward to 2023 and it's our 2 year anniversary and my boyfriend surprised me to an Anniversary dinner at Crossroads! My heart was gleaming. We sat at the bar our first time here 2 years ago and the bar seats were open so we decided to keep to our tradition when we walked in. (I have been here one other time with him and brought my best friend here who loved it as well! Shame on me for now having left a review sooner!) I LOVE the rock n' roll images and the atmosphere! It's classic, romantic, rock n' roll, hear for a great time energy and I always love being here! We were greeted by the bartender named Matt! He welcomed us with champagne for our special celebration and I was in awe! The champagne was really good too! We sat a few seats away from another couple who overheard us talking to Matt about how my boyfriend asked me out at Crossroads and the woman exclaimed, "He asked me out here too! We've been together for 4 months!" Another couple came in after us and sat at the bar as well and said that this was their 2nd dinner! We chatted about other great locations they liked to eat in Echo Park and it was a delight to be in such unexpectedly great company! It was great energy all around! For appetizers, honestly the Impossible Cigars are a MUST!! Last time we were here I think we ordered 3 rounds of those. They are so good! We debated on some other items we had no had before and we were particularly eyeing the Onion Tart. We asked Matt for his opinion on the item and he raved out it and even said he ordered it for his dinner meal break! We were sold! I let Matt know that though I am a vegetarian I do not like anything that has mushrooms in it and he totally related! For drinks, my babe for the Hard Times and I got the Matt drink recommendation, it was the bar rum punch! Both were absolutely delicious! We got there close to the late night menu that starts at 9:30pm so we had the luxury of both menus and happy hour pricing on the Hard Times drink later on into the evening! As we were drooling over the Impossible Cigars and the Onion Tart there was another gentleman that came behind the bar. His name was Dennis and was in a sense relieving Matt to go on his meal break. Dennis was engaging, checked in on the guests at the bar, and super helpful when it came down to our next order. My stud and I decided to continue sharing our food so we opted for the Impossible Chicken Piccata and added on the cappellini pasta thanks to Dennis' recommendation. Oh my goodness, this was the winning entree honestly! It was perfectly cooked, I've not had Impossible chicken cooked like that, only the nugget form and it was insanely amazing!! At this time my boyfriend ordered another Hard Times beverage, I ordered a Happy Harlequin and a Hard Times so I was well hydrated! Haha! The couple next to us got us a round of drinks as we got them a round of dessert drinks too! My boyfriend also ordered the fettucine and truffles pasta off the late night menu too since he knew he would still be hungry! In between it was just constant amazing services, Matt came back from his break and was talking to us about some other food places and how he started working at Crossroads. Amazingly knowledgeable fella who shared that he is engaged! I'm still in complete awe at this fantastic dining experience. It was a late Sunday evening and Matt and Dennis were truly ensuring that our anniversary was unforgettable and I am so grateful that it all fell into place for us. The bar is my favorite place to be, I love the music played there (thank you for not playing grunge) but playing great rock n' roll, and 80's new wave and pop tunes. Again, shout out and thank you to Matt and Dennis for truly making it an unforgettable anniversary surprise for me. The food, drinks, and everything in between were amazing! We shared a chocolate martini that was beautifully crafted by Matt to end the evening and we were so overwhelmed with the fantastic service we experienced. I cannot wait to come back here with my babe and even more friends to share in on this golden nugget of a restaurant. It's honestly so exciting when you have a whole menu to choose from with so many beautifully crafted dishes. Thank you Crossroads Kitchen for providing the perfect atmosphere with a phenomenal staff for a truly unforgettable anniversary for us! They are also named VegNews 2023 Best Vegan Fine-Dining Restaurant in all of America too! Much deserved award!! read more

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I think I've had my last meal at Crossroads, which breaks my heart because I used to LOVE this place. For years, it was my go-to place for celebrating special occasions: anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, etc. We had a so-so experience last year for another celebration and I was willing to consider it a fluke or an off night, but after a very disappointing dining experience for Mother's Day last weekend, I have to cross it off my list. Granted, Mother's Day is a busy day for restaurants, but there were SO MANY FAILS: * Serving us expensive bottled water instead of regular (free) tap water when we first sat down. Also, one of our glasses was not clean and had lipstick stains. * A really underwhelming brunch menu -- the few Mother's Day specials were primarily desserts, which sounded good, but by the time we finished our meal, we just wanted to get out of there. * When I asked if my daughter could order her pizza without peppers and onions, I was told they are "part of the sauce," which implied that it was blended into the sauce (and I even asked the server and he confirmed that), which was fine. However, the pizza arrived COVERED in peppers and onions that could've easily been left off. The server was too lazy to talk to the chef, a terrible listener, or both. We sent it back and got her a pasta dish instead, but it was such an unnecessary inconvenience. * Our water glasses never got refilled until we asked at the end of the meal. * My Benedict was just an English muffin, some Just Egg, spinach, and hollandaise sauce. Not even some Impossible sausage? Or maybe some carrot lox? I could've made this myself at home, or even gone to Kitchen Mouse in Highland Park and had a better version. FFS, give me a reason to think it was worth paying $20 for that dish! And the home fries were overdone. Portions were terrible too -- my main was literally served on a small plate. We had to drive 1+ hours in traffic each way to dine here and it was a waste of time. Next time, I will save us $140 (!!!) and stay closer to home where there are better options. read more

Parking: typical LA Service: good Ambiance: laid back cute Food: yum (minus the "bacon") it was weird lol. read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love crossroads! I especially love the pastas and pizzas, the stuffed squash blossoms, all the salads, the pumfu piccata style is great:)

First time visiting Crossroads with one of my best friends. Just recently landed in West Hollywood so we walked around a bit. It was crazy hot and my Apple Watch was real happy with all of the walking so we decided to stop in for a quick bite. It was still pretty early in the day so maybe around lunchtime so I went with something lite the Chicken & waffles. And of course we were needing to hydrate so water water water lol. The chicken and waffles wasn't what I was expecting being a Southern guy. Small portion size between the two slices maybe half a waffle and quarter sized chicken breast. Chicken was overly breaded and a little dry. However the steak fries were the star. Mt friend ordered a burger which he mentioned was over cooked but good flavors. Our server was very attentive and funny. We were also very well received and greeted when we walked in. I was a bit disappointed that they were out of calamari since it looked really good on a Yelp post. I would come back to try their dinner menu and they have a full bar. read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Chicken & Waffles - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here with my friend who is gluten free and they had such a wide variety of options. We loved the carbonara and the unique vegan egg on top. It had such great umami flavor and had similar likeness to an egg yolk. The ambiance inside was gorgeous but we were seated outside on a particularly cold night. It wasn't super busy inside so that was kind of confusing. Other than that the service was very good and our waiter was very funny and knowledgeable about the area. read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Spaghetti Carbonara (gluten free option) - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

3.5 stars This place is neither great or bad. It's just kinda mid The first time I had crossroads was in 2016/2017 when they were 1 of 2 places that offered impossible meat when it was first released I remember coming here for lunch to try it with a friend that was vegan at the time. We ordered the two impossible meat items on the menu but for the life of me can only remember eating a meatball sub I remember not feeling impressed by it Friday i came back to crossroads to have dinner with another veg friend. I ordered their spicy pasta (it was the special of the day), the stuff squash blossoms, and two espresso martinis Spicy pasta: pasta was Alden te and the sauce was good. Very mild spice though and I was expecting it to be a little spicier given the waiter did give us a warning Squash blossoms: stuffed with ricotta i believe, friend and served with marinara sauce. You get four per order. Sauce was fine. Cant really f up stuffed squash blossoms. They were good just kinda bland in flavor Espresso martinis: not my favorite but they were good Service was great, our server was very friendly and attentive. We also had other people jump in and ask us how we were doing and offering their service to wait on us. Ambiance is a bit loud but expected on a friday night. Lots of couples around the room, the dim atmosphere makes for a good date night if youre looking for meatless/free options in the city Celebratory desserts served with fire sparklers (the next table over were celebrating something) Like i said, overall kinda mid. Didnt really blow me away, ive had other veg places in the city and this is like not super memorable read more

I had an okay experience here. For all the hype it gets and for the price of the dishes here, I don't think it met my expectations. I was expecting to be met with mind blowing vegan food. While it was good and better than a lot of other vegan places I've tried, it wasn't worth the price I paid (and I am someone who is willing to splurge for some good food). Firstly, parking was very difficult. A lot of the local side streets have signs that limit the times you can park there which was pretty much all day. There were few on street parking options (if you were lucky enough to find a spot) and valet parking which I imagine most people resort to. I think it's a place that you are best off making a reservation for because it was packed when I went, but I did have a reservation so I didn't have to wait. The ambiance there is nice. It's somewhat dark and would be a good place to take a date. Now the important part - the food. I had ordered the calamari, lasagna, spaghetti carbonara, and chocolate hazelnut torte. The calamari was good and tasted like what I remember calamari tasting like (although that was over 10 years ago so not entirely sure). The lasagna was meh in my opinion. There wasn't anything spectacular about it. Honestly, I feel I make better lasagna. The spaghetti carbonara was pretty good. The flavor profile was good where the flavors meshed well together. The chocolate hazelnut torte was lackluster. It was a tiny piece of cake and just tasted o.k. The hazelnut tasted like the brand nocciolata which you can get at Whole Foods. Overall, I was quite disappointed. If it were a regular restaurant with regular prices, I'd feel different about it and would probably give it a higher rating, but because it's a fine dining restaurant with super expensive menu prices, I expected more. read more

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