This place was amazing for brunch. When I went we had Chicken and Waffles and a host of other dishes. All were delicious. The service was unintrusive and helpful. The place itself was classy, we found ourselves looking around for vegan celebrities. Loved it and would definitely come back, but it was expensive. read more

Literally one of my favorite restaurants in all of LA, the food is always amazing and I always forget that it's completely vegan! The service is usually pretty good as well and the ambiance is lovely. I really need to remember to come here more often, but this was my first time coming for lunch and I have no regrets. I also can't believe I resisted the temptation to get one of their amazing pizzas this time, but super happy with what I had, see the breakdown below: 5/5 - Carbonara Pasta: amazing taste, wonderful display with the egg on top and everything. Perfect portioning, not too heavy, but not too light either. 5/5 - BLT Sandwich: perfect texture, a great lunch treat, and it comes with fries on the side. 5/5 - Truffle Fries: crispy, full of flavor, and all-around delicious! If you like fries or truffle, this is a no-brainer for an app. Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.75/5 read more

Crossroads Kitchen - BLT Sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This restaurant came heavily recommended, even by our non vegan friends. It did not disappoint! We are going on 12 years of plant based eating. Surprised we haven't been here before! My wife loves Carbonara, but the vegan place we go to in Burbank doesn't have a gluten free option. Crossroads does! And she was so happy with it! This is now her favorite dish. I grew up eating red meat almost everyday. Now I haven't had a steak since 2013. I've heard that they do incredibly delicious things with Lions Mane mushrooms. It really freaked me out how they prepare this!!!! So savory. We will be making this a regular thing for us! Thank you Crossroads read more

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What an incredible dining experience. Light and airy with plenty of seating inside and out. Service was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. The vodka sauce is typically paired with rigatoni, but my dining companion preferred something different. The server discussed a variety of options without hesitation. Top notch customer service. Cocktails were prepared expertly. The blackberry mimosa was light. The Amalfi Spritz was amazing. So refreshing; this will be a new summer favorite. We ordered the lunch special - $30 for two courses. Terrific value. Our selection: - impossible cigars with spicy yogurt dip. These were fantastic. Light, crispy, not greasy in the least. The almond yogurt was topped with a chipotle type sauce and was the perfect dip. - the whipped feta and fig was phenomenal. Perfectly ripened figs, a creamy feta, and sprinkle of toasted hazelnuts. The accompanying bread was lightly toasted and drizzled with olive oil. I could make a meal of this and be happy. - the spicy vodka sauce was creamy with a nice little kick. - the cacio e pepe pasta was terrific. Perfectly cooked noodles with a dreamy sauce. Light and flavorful. Vegan? Even a die hard carnivore would leave here whistling a happy tune. It's that good. read more

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It's my First time having vegan food in a while, and it's nice to see a restaurant crowded with people who love vegan food still. I used to be vegan, but I am not anymore. Service was kind, and the food dishes were brought out quickly as informed. You can make requests. I'm not one to eat impossible meats much when eating in vegan restaurants, therefore my reviews will favor the other dishes where they are not used. Every dish had shown care for the vegetables and the flavors it had to offer in texture and flavors. My favorite was the artichoke dishes, and it's settle surprises with other small use of ingredients like celery..it was quite nice. None was overpowered by the other, and I appreciated how the artichokes were cooked and charred. Highly recommend. The combination of ingredients were well thought out, and nicely done. The lions Maine steak had a great meaty texture and rich flavors, and the potatoes were light and crispy to Compliment. Butter beans were great and settle, and not too rich. I would eat that often to be honest. Portions are decent, and I definitely took home leftovers. Great place and go to for vegan options, dishes were not compromised bc it was vegan. read more

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-- Disappointed and honestly shocked What started as an exciting Saturday brunch on our rare day off quickly turned into a frustrating and disappointing experience at Crossroads Kitchen. My husband and I both work a lot, so we truly look forward to our occasional visits here. As someone recovering from breast cancer since my 2022 diagnosis, and now proudly cancer-free after committing to a vegan lifestyle that helped shrink my cancer by over 60% in the first three months, finding thoughtful vegan dining options matters deeply to me. Crossroads has been one of our go-to spots every few months, usually for a pleasant patio lunch after my doctor's appointments. This Saturday (Feb 27th), we came specifically for brunch. I saw the "Just Egg" scramble on the menu and made what felt like a very simple request: could they prepare it as an omelette and add basic vegetables like olives, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes, ingredients they clearly already have? The response? "The chef doesn't like making omelettes." The waitress kindly checked with the manager, and even when we offered to pay extra for the modification, the answer was still no -- not because it couldn't be done, but because the chef simply didn't want to. I fully respect that some restaurants have strict no-modification policies, but if that's the case, it should be clearly stated on the menu. What made this worse was the manager's dismissive, uninterested attitude. There was no effort to meet us halfway, no hospitality, no care at all... just a flat-out refusal, and I can't be the only one asking for an omelette during brunch time. And here's the thing: the restaurant was nearly empty, like most in LA in the past year or so, maybe eight people total at brunch. In a city where restaurants are struggling to keep doors open, it was surprising to see such inflexibility over such a minor request. We ultimately left hungry and honestly disgusted by how little our loyal visits seemed to matter and how basic customer care didn't seem to matter. We ended up at Whole Foods buying our own ingredients to make our own vegan omelette at home, which these days, with restaurant prices having tripled in the past year or so, felt even more disappointing. We had their green juice special and a bottled water and left! Crossroads used to feel more accommodating and customer-focused. Something has clearly shifted. For now, we'll be exploring other vegan spots in LA that understand brunch is about comfort, flexibility, and hospitality. Crossroads Kitchen... very disappointing. read more

Used to be very good-now just ok. Received an email from their mailing list stating they were struggling during the week, so 4 of us went on a Monday to be supportive. They've always had an issue with properly pacing the meal, but now it borders on ridiculous--they served 7 items simultaneously. So of course, something is going to be cold by the time you taste it, and with at least a third of tables empty, it's unclear what the rush is about. Disappointingly, food has also declined in quality-not terrible, just not that great. And one person ordered a martini with olives--and they actually charged $4 for 3 olives! Beyond petty, but almost funny. Won't be back. read more

The starters, salad, and main dishes were divine. Nice atmosphere. Fancy, small, beautifully plated food. Everything is plant based, but the cheese tastes real. The pasta with an "egg" looks and acts like a yolk. It's amazing. My only disappointment is that all the desserts were overwhelmed by the taste of coconut, which I don't like. But my wife like I will say that I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I went for Valentine's Day with my girlfriend and she really enjoyed it and I also kind of enjoy the food. It was good, but it just felt like there was nothing. but for someone who eats meat you know but it for her it was really good. I would recommend it if you're vegan or vegetarian read more

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I'm not even a vegan and everything was delicious a lot of flavor and so tasty. I'm impressed my fav calamari, the grapefruit and avocado salad. The sweet potato is the meatball pizza and the lions mane state with potatoes. I must have I will return read more

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I'm not Vegan, but I'm not the biggest fan of meat besides chicken. I appreciate good vegetarian and vegan food. I came here with my Vegan best friend for dinner. The service here was good. The bartender was friendly; the waiter was patient and diligent. Staff was considerate; asking about our allergies. Food came promptly despite it being busy (it should be noted that we did have reservations) and it was all very delicious! Sometimes vegan cheese alternatives have a strange aftertaste or slimy texture to it, but in my experience, everything was actually really good! The parmesan on the truffle fries was pleasant. The cheese inside the zucchini appetizer thingies was creamy and flavorful. The sauce of the pasta was yummy and not at all with a weird aftertaste. The restaurant is beautiful with an elegant atmosphere. Do wish they had more dessert options, though. We already want to come back and try the Breakfast Menu! read more

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Crossroads had been on my list to try for a long time! A friend and I got a reservation for a Friday night. Once we found the entrance on the side through the patio flap, we got seated immediately at a table facing the bar. Very nice ambiance. I enjoyed the apple cocktail I ordered. We split the squash blossoms which were tasty and flavorful even without the marinara. I was so excited to see impossible chicken was an option for the piccata. It came with 3 large pieces which was just the right amount of filling. I definitely want to come back again! read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Apple cocktail - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The staff are exceptionally attentive and kind, and the food is delicious. A good spot for a group party or an intimate special occasion. You simply must try the squash blossom app and the NA Bees Knees! read more

Love coming back to Crossroads regularly to try their menu variations--the food is fantastic. This time around we had Impossible Cigars (new item, big fan), the Stuffed Zuch Blossoms (AMAZING) and an artichoke dish which name I can't remember (they changed their menu shortly after my visit.) Agnolotti pasta with morel mushrooms was so SO GOOD. The carbonara was yummy BUT do not get it with sausage. The sausage was good by itself but it didn't complement the dish at all -- it needs something more bacon-ey. The truffle white pizza is pure gold. I get it every time. It's amazing. For proteins we got the Grilled Lion's Mane Steak which was super good but felt more like short rib. It was super soft and fell apart, nothing like a steak, but yes like short rib. We also got the Eggplant Short rib -- this was the biggest disappointment and the reason behind the 4 stars vs 5. I get that to a certain degree the chef might not be looking to emulate the texture of actual meat, but this was so far off it was just mediocre. And this is coming from someone who LOVES eggplant. The flavor was blah, the texture was blah, it was just the saddest dish on the table. It was left untouched after the first bite by everyone in the group. It felt like a wasted opportunity, eggplant or not. Excited for their summer menu! read more

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Crossroads checked all of the boxes for tasty food, attentive service and lively dinner atmosphere. First time in and we were entertaining a guest who has a strict vegan diet. The menu had interesting selections and while three of us were not adhering to a vegan diet like our guest, we all found the food to be tasty! We dined on a Friday night and there was enough liveliness to the atmosphere to make it festive but not too loud and obnoxious that we couldn't enjoy conversation. Service was attentive. Look forward to coming back in the near future. read more

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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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Ok, I LOVE Crossroads. Vegan or not vegan, this restaurant makes delicious food with a great ambiance. HOWEVER... sitting on their patio the other evening, the music was so off putting. Like, we're in LA. It was non-stop country and old folk. Just didn't seem very cool or Los Angeles. Seemed more like Texas Road House. Wait staff, fabulous. Food Fabulous. Music -1 LOVE YOU CROSSROADS! read more

Delicious food, especially zucchini flowers and lions mane steak. Don't skip the sorbet! Excellent service and ambience. Glad to have valet here too. read more

The food here is outstanding! Their lunch special is one of my favorite deals in town. Their impossible cigars are absolutely addicting with the two dipping sauces provided. I love their pasta, the vodka is my favorite. We have tried a variety of their menu items and enjoyed all of them. Their drinks are tasty too, and the service is fantastic. Food is made to order quickly and presented beautifully. Plenty of indoor as well as outdoor seating and metered parking out front. read more

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I am still dreaming of the eggplant short rib. We ordered broccoli arancini as a starter and the brownie ice cream sundae for dessert- it was an amazing meal, but my eggplant short rib with whipped potatoes was straight up crazy delicious. I haven't eaten beef in two decades and that tasted exactly like what I remember my mom's pot roast tasting like. read more

This was my first time at this restaurant. I had had a date night with my husband and we both loved it. The food was delicious and I could not believe that everything was vegan, we tried the mushroom puff, the cigars two different pasta, for drinks we had a cocktail which was nice. We would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

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If you are vegan, or plant forward this is a must try. And even if you are neither, this is a must try as well, because this place has a way of making everything taste like it's just "regular" food. If you are in the Trendy Melrose area of Los Angeles YOU MUST GO! For starters, we ordered the cheese plate. I used to be a 'cheese addict.' This cheese plate with the camembert, bleu cheese and boursin tickled my palate..-amazing how textures and tastes comes very close to the real thing. It was served with bite sized pieces of fresh bread and dried grapes ( lives this!). Next, I ordered the chicken and waffles which I had not had since my days of Rosco's Chicken and Waffles in Pasadena. I must say that the chicken and waffles wasn't that special other than it was served with a good portion size of potatoes and veggies. I will pass on this one next round when I return. My hubby had the Mezze and his favorite were the mushrooms and I must agree. I enjoyed my meal with a Cranberry Mocktail Mohito. We were seated within minutes. Service was excellent and ambience was fantastic. It's good to know another vegan restaurant in my old stomping grounds!!! read more

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The greatest. Their vegan dishes are genius, but even the vegetarian staples that any restaurant could make are better here.

Favorite LA restaurant, and I'm not vegan....the calamari, zuchini blossoms, spicy rigatoni w "chicken parm" are some of my absolute favorites. All of the drinks and desserts were fantastic as well. The eggplant short rib and lions mane steak w maseh potatoes is also delicious.... read more

Woah, this food was delicious. So many great options that are vegan! Reminds me of all the possibilities that vegetables can be. The vibe was eloquent and fancy. Nice servers as well. Our servers name was Camille, like mine! read more

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What an interesting experience. As a lover of meat I never thought that I would come to a restaurant that would serve all vegan/vegetarian meals. I am lactose intolerant so it was nice to order anything off the menu and not have to worry about not feeling good afterwards. The whole vibe of the restaurant is steakhouse chic but no steak eating was going on. The staff is very nice and attentive and they ask about your food preferences and if you had any allergies. I started off with a lemonade, my friend and Arnold Palmer. The salad I chose was the Mixed baby lettuce it was $15 with cucumber, radish, Vidalia onion, picked herbs (added a great touch to the salad with a red wine vinaigrette. The stuffed zucchini blossoms were something I have never experienced before, they were stuffed with almond ricotta and you dip them in marina. The impossible cigars were very unique. I never experienced impossible meat and you could've fooled me! They featured a spicy milk yogurt to dip them in. The pizza featured this day was one with white sauce, tomatoes, arugula and balsamic vinaigrette drizzled all over it. It was one of the Most flavorful pizzas I've had and probably my favorite. The pepperoni pizza was very interesting seeing that it wasn't real pepperoni. It was nice but not sure if it's something I would try again. I really enjoyed myself here and it's a reminder that eating vegan and vegetarian doesn't have to be boring. I would recommend this place to anyone curious to try this cuisine. This meat lover gives it and 8/10! read more

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We enjoyed the stuffed zucchini blossoms and artichoke oysters as appetizers. The stuffed zucchini blossoms were worth the entire trip alone, as the texture and quality of the ricotta cheese was out of this world. I enjoyed the linguine scallops as my main dish with a side of truffle potatoes. I loved the Parmesan cheese! My dining partner (who is a non-vegan) said the eggplant short rib's flavor was incredible. We'd come here repeatedly if we both lived in Los Angeles or Vegas. We also saw that the restaurant had hardly anyone sitting outside but every seat was packed when we were inside. We sat inside due to the street traffic noise, it was a little bit loud for a random Wednesday night in mid-October. I enjoyed a margarita and my partner had the dad vibes cocktail. read more

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My favorite vegan spot ever!! The food is so good you don't feel like you're ever sacrificing flavor. Yes I could totally go vegan because of this spot as well. Almost too good to be true. Went to a girls dinner and ordered a few things. However only two plates made it to the camera roll. What we ordered: * kale caesar * ravioli * lasagna bolognese * mushroom truffle Blanco pizza Also earlier in the week I went to lunch here and had the bolognese and my friend had the Cacio de Pepe and let me try it. Both were incredible!!!! Highly, highly suggest every single dish I have tried here. I've been craving their food in-between ever since. Can't wait to go back for more. Hope you enjoy if you go!! You won't be disappointed. read more

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It pains me to write this because as a Vegan I really want to support every Vegan restaurant. However we were extremely disappointed in my last visit here. My previous experiences there were ok. A bit overpriced but overall no problems. I went with 2 other friends to celebrate a birthday. We ordered what we thought we would share among the 3 of us and we thought the waiter understood. However when the bill came we were charged for 3 separate meals which we definitely did not intend to order. When we called the next day we were told to email the manager so we did but never got a response. Really upsetting and needless to say will not go back. Instead when we went to Planta Marina DelRey and there was an overcharge on our bill recently - we called and the manager took care of it and gave us a refund immediately over the phone ! Customer service was excellent at Planta which we definitely did not get at Crossroads. read more

Fantastic cuisine. Immaculate service. Delicious food. The spicy vodka pasta with chicken Parmesan is excellent! read more

Crossroads Kitchen - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka - Vegan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Oh my goodness! Delicious! Everything here is as amazing as you'd hope. Highlights for me were the butter beans, roasted cauliflower & eggplant short rib (I could eat the sauce for breakfast if was so good!!!) Dying to know how they make or where they get their vegan blue cheese because it's the best I've ever had. read more

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3% added "service charge". Prices here are not cheap, somewhat irritating that they nickel & dime you an added 3%...because they can. Be honest and put the actual price on the menu. (I'm sure there is notice of the service charge somewhere on the menu, neither of us saw it.) We started with Khachapuri again; outstanding as always . As it was just the 2 of us, with the 2 brunch entrees it was a very (very, very) filling brunch. I had the 'eggs' benedict which would have been much better if a sausage patty would have been used in place of massive quantities of spinach. Actually, less spinach with the sausage patty. The 'hollandaise' sauce was at best ok. Bottom line, there are far better options on the menu. Partner had the breakfast burrito which would be ordered again, I should have sampled it. Patio seating with a view of the world walking by on Melrose is an added bonus. read more

Absolutely love this restaurant! The food tastes amazing even if you're not vegan/vegetarian. The ambience had low lit dinner vibes. The servers/hosts were so attentive and welcoming! Campanelle - A plentiful portion with greens, plant based sausages, and parmesan shredded on top. A little too watery for my liking but it tasted phenomenal! If I had mixed it all up, I think the watery nature of the dish would have gone away and melted with the cheese to create a creamy sauce. Next time I'll try that and see how I like it! Tagliatelle Bolognese - Delicious! The impossible meat takes this dish to the next level. Impossible Cigars - Such a tasty appetizer! Comes with a yogurt sauce. Although very yummy, the plating could have been better. It's such a large plate for such little food. Upon first looks, it felt a little underwhelming. I will definitely be coming back to try the rest of their menu! read more

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Great food and service. Best vegan high-end food. I really like this place! Very busy, but worth the wait.

I'm not vegan, but everything I tried was delicious. The kelp caviar on the vegan oysters was a nice touch, and the zucchini blossoms had a nice crunch. The linguini with scallops was okay, but the bolognese was the star of the meal. I kept sneaking bites from my cousin's plate! The banana pudding was good, although I didn't care for the cookies. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the service was amazing. read more

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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

... and stellar it was again! First time back since Covid, it was a wonderful dinner - which incidentally happened to be vegan (splendid even for me carnivore). The atmosphere is cool, classy, great music, the patrons are casual-chic. The service was very attentive, the recommendation of 2-3 items per person about right. We chose the stuffed zucchini blossoms, the cheese plate, Waldorf salad, spicy rigatoni vodka, and eggplant short ribs: everything was simply amazing and 5-stars. We could not resist to take a dessert - the chocolate hazelnut tarte tasted wonderfully, but was a bit rich ... PREVIOUS REVIEW It is safe to say that I am NOT a vegetarian and even less so a vegan. But this restaurant is absolutely top notch, combining a sensational richness of flavors and creativity from meatless sources such that there is really nothing missing. And all that in a cool and trendy interior. So much for prejudice - it is a must-go place for all foodies. There is no disappointment. One additional tip: they have their own cookbook which allows the feast to continue a bit at home. read more

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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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