Vegan
American
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine

Offers full bar and a finer, vegan culinary experience in a stylish and upscale setting. Focus is on Mediterranean-themed small plates. Extensive farm-to-glass cocktails and wine list. Sample dishes include vegan crab cakes, lasagna, the impossible burger, artichoke 'oysters,' vegan cheese plate, and flatbreads with different toppings. Dessert selection may be chocolate ganache tartlet, canoli, hot fudge sundae, panna cotta, or berry tart. Brunch 10am-3pm on weekends. Valet parking available. Co-founded in 2013 by celebrated vegan chef Tal Ronnen. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm.


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229 Reviews

First Review by SonjaCPA

HollsLA

Points +18

Vegan
24 Oct 2021

Every aspect of this restaurant is quality.The food, the ambience, the service!

The vegan menu here is beyond tasty. Plant based ingredients and gluten free options, they offer an array choices that keep you coming back. There is nothing boring or bland about the food here. I highly recommend the Bolognese, it is divine.

TrishHall

Points +22

Vegan
13 Oct 2021

A fantastic vegan restaurant!

For me, this is a special occasion restaurant because it is a bit expensive, but it is so worth the money if you can manage it.
Everything was vegan and there were many gluten-free options as well. The presentation of the food was beautiful and the atmosphere was friendly, comfortable, and lively. The servers were friendly and easily answered any questions that we had.
If you are looking for a high-end plant-based restaurant with delicious foods, this is it.

Pros: All vegan, yet any type of eater would love it., They have gluten-free options., Friendly staff!

Cons: The prices are a bit more than many people can aff

JennaRezz

Points +371

Vegan
02 Sep 2021

One of my favorite spots in LA

Love this place. They have so many delicious things!

The_Seitanist

Points +1547

Vegan
21 Aug 2021

Always amazing

Crossroads have a fantastic 100% vegan menu with items like the stand out "chicken" and waffles (my favorite) they also have a great selection of drinks, and the service is fantastic. Be sure to book a table if possible as they are ALWAYS busy, especially at brunch

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Can be very busy

HJayBee

Points +32

Vegan
15 Aug 2021

This was a transcendent experience

Every single item that touched my lips from the almond based charred ricotta, to the refreshing mezcal based cocktails, was an enrapturing sensory experience. The aesthetics, the smell, the texture, the ambience, and robust and experimental flavors simultaneously transported me into bliss and grounded me in hedonistic bodily joy. The service, the seating, the decor, the menu, the location, the parking - I could not ask for more. I am extremely frugal, but would absolutely save to experience this again. It is worth it.

Pros: Entirely vegan, Several gluten free options , Gorgeous outdoor seating options

Cons: Pricey, Probs not wise to go every single day, The chef won’t marry me

ndines

Points +831

Vegan
21 Jul 2021

Fine Dining Vegan

The hype is real. Date night, spur of the moment, celebration meal - you don’t need an excuse to go to Crossroads and experience their elegance. Some of the most creative and non-vegan vegan food I’ve ever eaten. I don’t want to ruin it for anyone, just go… please!

PaulaBryant-Ellis

Points +85

Vegan
15 Jul 2021

Cross About Crossroads

I was a little disappointed after all the hype. The food was good but I didn’t think it lived up to expectations.

Pros: Food was good

Cons: Very Expensive , Portions were small, Parking

ambzmorris

Points +144

Vegan
12 Jul 2021

Delicious!

I don’t know what to say other than everything was perfection. Absolutely delicious. It was pricey but we went for a special occasion and it was so nice to have a fancy dinner out at a beautiful vegan restaurant. The staff were wonderful. The food was delicious. Everything was just perfect.

andersedson

Points +44

Vegan
09 Jul 2021

All-Time Favorite Vegan Restaurant

I went to this restaurant for the first time recently, and have gone back 2 more times since, just because I love it so much. It’s pretty expensive, but if you’re willing to spend the money it’s definitely worth the visit.

The staff recommends 2-3 plates per person, and I’ve found that 2 plates per person is always enough.

I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve had here, but my top recommendations would be the artichoke oysters and the truffle mushroom bianca pizza.

The inside seating can be a bit noisey, but it’s a really cozy interior.

Karditi

Points +225

Vegan
26 Jun 2021

So yum

All vegan and all delicious. We ordered 5 dishes and shared them all. In order of yum: chicken and waffles, breakfast burrito, Caesar salad, eggs Benedict, cheese platter. Everything was delicious, vegans and non vegans all enjoyed. If you are looking for healthy, whole food, plant based options, perhaps this menu is not for you. Although the salad was delicious, but that may be the only whole food option I saw. Otherwise, it is a bit of vegan junk food (ie impossible burger, just egg, etc) but so delicious. Well worth the visit. Friendly staff.

Pros: So delicious, So many options , Friendly staff

Cons: Vegan junk food

lvd

Points +441

Vegan
20 Jun 2021

super disappointed

I hate writing negative reviews, but I must in this case. I was visiting from CO and wanted to try the famous Crossroads Kitchen. I took a couple of friends there for lunch last week. Wow. I don't know if it was the pandemic or what is going on with this restaurant, but it was such a disappointment. First, the reliance on Impossible meat. There is nothing innovative about this. I had to search around for a dish that didn't use the Impossible meat. We had 2 appetizers that tasted okay - buffalo cauliflower and squash blossoms. Our main dishes were "meh." Super underwhelming. Portions were small or boringly presented. The tempeh was very dry and lacked flavor. The chicken waffles were boring. Nothing seemed particularly fresh. We did enjoy the strawberry-rhubarb dessert. I hope that if this restaurant stays in business that it kicks it up a notch. I can't believe that this is the food that made it so famous. I definitely would not recommend it and will not return again.

Cons: Waitstaff did not know the menu well enough

JimHerndon

Points +171

Vegan
10 Jun 2021

Good for non-vegan friends and family

My non-vegan hubby loved this place. Me, not so much. There is a heavy reliance on meat replacement products and recipes rather than a fresh approach incorporating fruits, vegetables, spices.

Pros: Good place to bring non-vegan friends

Cons: Relies heavily on meat replacement products

SanFranvegan

Points +148

Vegan
03 Jun 2021

One of the best food we have tasted.

The nettle dumplings flavor was divine. The egg in the Carbonara was unique and amazing. Great service. All the savory dishes were excellent. Only dessert was average.

Mari4

Points +910

Vegan
02 Jun 2021

Phenomenal food

What a great experience. I always like it when we find an actual dinner reataurant for vegans, not lunch or fast food, they are so rare. This place is pretty expensive though since you have to select 2-3 plates per person. We did that but then couldn’t finish our mains.. ao I don’t know.

ViktoriaNieva-Gomez

Points +1330

Vegan
30 May 2021

Luxury Vegan

We wanted to check this restaurant out for a birthday dinner but upon arrival we found it excessively noisy, the prices excessively high and we were seated at a table with the view of a wall full of bottles of alcohol. Not really a place I personally would enjoy for dinner. So we only had dessert (which was tasty but tiny) and coffee and had dinner at another vegan restaurant more of our liking.

Pros: Tasty food

Cons: Expensive and noisy

tonyakay

Points +3561

Vegan
30 May 2021

Great service cool staff

Any place with a cheese board is tops to me. One of the best vegan Ceasars in LA (add avocado). Spectacular cocktails and plentiful desserts. I don’t consider Impossible products vegan myself, so it would be rad if they used any brand but Impossible. Or really take it high class and make their own patties. Price is way too high for quality of food. Food is great! But Grain Cafe great, not 5 star great.

·X·

Points +22351

Vegan
11 May 2021

Crossroads

Last visited in late 2019. I've been to Crossroads several times and have neglected to review this restaurant until now. If you go during the evening, I'd suggest dressing up a little bit. Otherwise, you might feel out of place. I'm not big on this, but I've seen several celebrities here over the years (such as that cat whisperer guy with the interesting beard)...so if this is your thing...

The best things on their menu (for me) have always been the kale caesar and their lasagnas. The contents of the lasagna seem to change each time I visit but they're always made with Kite Hill vegan cheese and are always pretty superb. Someone next to me last night got a truffle pasta that smelled so good I was wishing I had tried that too. You can't go wrong here.

emilyr24

Points +249

Vegan
07 May 2021

YOU HAVE TO COME HERE

Best vegan restaurant meal I’ve ever had. We got the oysters and zucchini blossoms for apps, mushroom Bianca pizza, tag-Bolognese, and carbonara then cannoli for dessert and we shared. Everything was out of this world except the carbonara which I thought was ok but didn’t have as interesting a flavor profile as the rest (AKA bland). Still, for a HUGE meal for two at a really nice place with two glasses of wine it was $150 which I felt was more than worth the food, ambiance, and experience. Great covid protocols too, outdoor dining, all staff wore masks properly, and big heaters to fight back the evening LA chill. I wish I could rate this place higher

Updated from previous review on 2021-05-07

Pros: Best vegan food I’ve ever had, Good covid protocols, Nice staff

Cons: A bit expensive (but worth the price)

C.T.Taylor

Points +34

Vegan
10 Feb 2021

Top notch luxury

Taking vegan food to the classy side. Great menu with lots of options. Service was exceptional and wine/liquor made the evening spectacular.

carrievegan

Points +34

Vegan
27 Jan 2021

INNOVATIVE UPSCALE!!

I have visited numerous times, some before coronavirus for indoor romantic seating and pre fix specials with wine pairing..... and after while having outside seating and I must say that the options continue with the consistency of deliciousness and innovation!

- impossible cigars
- Caesar salad
- “Chicken” and waffles
- artichoke oysters
- Crabcakes
- The best eggs Benedict!
The squash blossoms could be one of my favorites!

PlantBasedSavant

Points +81

Vegan
12 Jan 2021

Up with the best of them

I have been the best vegan restaurants in the world and Crossroads is definitely up there with the best of them. I'll start with the best and understand this is a pre-covid review. The consistency of the food is near perfection. Outside of a dish or two, everything is the same. The strongest part of the menu is the entree section and specifically the pastas. The Tagliatelle Bolognese is crazy good as is the Carbonara. The fake egg on the Carbonara is truly a work of art. The Scallopini Parm is top notch. And so is the meatball pizza. Outside of the entrees, the Truffle Potatoes are really strong. The artichoke Oysters are spectacular! The charred ricotta is as well. Additionally, the interior is great. The dining lives around the bar. We never go there on Thursday through Sunday nights though because it is so crowded and drunk people standing around the bar end up with their [censored] in your meal. We go early on Monday through Wednesday nights and it is the best.

There are no salads that stand out compared to how great the entrees are. If you had to pick a best, it would be the Caesar or the Watermelon. The vegetable situation is weird as they always seem to go for Okra, Rapini, Broccolini and ones that are off the beaten path. The wine selection is fantastic.

The negatives would start with the lunch menu. It's small and nothing really spectacular. There is an impossible burger, but you can get that at Vons. The brunch menu has a few amazing dishes on it. The Khachapuri is absolutely really good.

The servers seem like a cut above. I would give it a 5-star, but I am saving those for Vedge, Planta, Little Pine, Millenium, etc.

Pros: Food consistency, Restaurant build out

Cons: Lunch menu , Salads and vegetables , Too much processed food

losangela

Points +242

Vegan
19 Dec 2020

Fancy italian restaurant

High end restaurant with a seasonal vegan menu. Their carbonara is probably their most impressive dish. It's presented the traditional Italian way with a unpopped egg yolk that you pop and stir into the hot pasta right before you eat. The egg is made of a yellow tomato! And it pops like the real thing. Their appetizers are great, and my little 13 year old brother was impressed by their salad. I tried their $75 truffle pasta dish and it didn't really live up to the price tag but it was still good.

Pros: excellent food, friendly staff

Prajna

Points +5861

Vegan
28 Oct 2020

The best vegan restaurant

I've been to vegan restaurants all over the world. This is my new favorite.
The food is incredible.
Nothing was traditional. I felt like I was at a Master Chef episode, with flavors exploding in my mouth with each bite. Truly unique.
The butternut squash pizza is incredible. The gluten free dough tastes like regular dough. The zucchini blossoms are not to be missed.
The chicken scallopini tasted like chicken. Weird and not so good with me, but my friend loved it.
Waitstaff very knowledgeable and attentive.
Not to miss!

gpcopeland

Points +35

Vegan
11 Oct 2020

Great dinner - peculiar service

Wonderful dinner with friends at Crossroads. Everything order was great, service and vibes a little weird.

Pros: Food, Food

Cons: Awkward vibe

veganmightymouse

Points +140

Vegan
11 Oct 2020

How is this Aaron Rodgers favorite vegan place? Yuck

Overpriced, horrible parking and food that is very average and lacks variety.
Snobby place with bad food

NathanielRhett

Points +363

Vegan
21 Sep 2020

LA have to

If you are in LA and haven’t been then you have to make that happen. Crossroads is breaking ground on what can be done in vegan fine dining and keeping their street cred at the same time. I’ve been here multiple times and I’ve never had anything that I would eat again a million times!

Pros: All vegan, Mind blowing flavors, Affordable

MzJaycee

Points +221

Vegan
20 Sep 2020

Did not disappoint

We loved everything about our experience at Crossroads. We made a reservation and were seated immediately. We ordered the kale salad, artichoke oysters, and impossible cigars to start. Everything was as expected. Although we did not get “oysters” from the app, the presentation was beautiful the artichoke was well cooked and seasoned.

For the main dish we had lasagna and the homemade sausage. The lasagna was a good bowl of comfort - everything you want on a Sunday night at home in your PJs. The sausage was amazing!! I loved every bite. It came peppers and sauce, no noodles which at first seemed strange. However I soon realized it was best alone as the star of the show.

Wine choices were Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir and Daou cab. Both tasted very nice, I plan to find the Daou to add to my collection.

The staff here was very kind and friendly. Always attentive and quick to clear anything that was no longer needed. I look forward to visiting again.

Pros: The homemade sausage, Good variety on the menu, Full bar




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