Small family-run soul food restaurant in the Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles, fully vegan as of Dec 2020. Offers a vegan patty with vegan cheese in a few varieties (truffle soul, double double, smoked cajun creole); vegan shrimp po' boy as a sandwich or platter; vegan chick'n in sandwiches (truffle, Hawaiian bbq, spicy, jerk, Miami mango bbq); and additional options like cajun hot link po boy, chili with Parmesan corn cake, vegan shrimp & sausage gumbo, smoked cajun asada fries, fried chick'n plate, crystal soul tacos, and many more. Food is cooked from scratch so can take up to one hour to make - phone and online orders are highly recommended to minimize wait times. Accepts Zelle, Cashapp, Venmo, or cash. Black owned. Open Wed-Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm. Hours change frequently.
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12823 S Avalon, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90061
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Added by Pacha_Mama on 18 Jan 2021
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9 Reviews
First Review by RomeoDeAngeloPierso
CharlesGilmore3
Points +16
The Food is Great - Edit
I love spicy vegan food. Their food is very delicious. They have different things to their menu. I look forward to trying more.
Read morePros: Creole Burger , Gumbo Burrito , Asada Tacos
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jzaylia
Points +191
Real Soul Food! ❤️ - Edit
This is some of the best vegan soul food I’ve ever had! I’ve been to other vegan soul food restaurants (in Oakland and Atlanta). While those restaurants are also delicious, Crystals Soul Food nails it on the salt level! Their greens, for instance, are not too salty; it’s just right.
Read moreAlso, you couldn’t have nicer people running this business. They were so kind and welcoming. I felt right at home.
Bonus: the mac ‘n’ cheez is incredible!
Pros: Service, Food, Creative Atmosphere
juicybilby
Yes, the food and staff/owners are wonderful here. Long wait time but totally worth it!
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VeeLight
Points +105
Cajun shrimp and corn bread - Edit
This was the best vegan corn bread, I've had. It was soft not dry .
Read moreThe cajun shrimp is a must have.
Pros: Ambiance is awesome inside., Parking was easy., Staff is very nice..
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bakerpb
Points +58
Food delicious, homeless not - Edit
The Cajun quesadilla my absolute favorite, but because of the busy location eating outside we had 3 homeless ask for money & while leaving 1 hit my shoulder me. Won't return due to the neighborhood sadly.
Read morePros: Cajun quesadilla
Cons: Aggressive homeless
MoOnTheGo!
Why would you rate the restaurant low based on activity outside of it? It's not the problem of this small business.
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LeighAnnRorex
Points +45
Unassuming building but wow on the inside - Edit
Plants on plants on plants. Huge portions great variety and food that reminds you of the south.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Fun atomosphere, Great selection
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RedheadedR
Points +262
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Definitely order ahead of time. Our food was so good- the jambalaya is spicy and delicious, bbq soul plate, collard greens, black eyed peas, corn cake… heaven. The catfish oyster mushrooms are the best I’ve had, hands down. Unique atmosphere full of plants- so glad we stopped by.
Read morePros: Vegan soul food, Beautiful plants, Parking in the back
Cons: Food takes a long time but prepared fresh
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Pacha_Mama
Points +45
Best Vegan Restaurant in California! - Edit
I love everything about this place, so grateful they exist.
Read morePros: friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere , divinely flavorful food
jasonxkeller
Oh amazing! I thought it might be closed permanently. This is the first review I’ve seen in a while, but I live really close!
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RomeoDeAngeloPierso
Points +30
5 Stars Point Blank! - Edit
If I could highjack the night sky and deliver every Star in existence I would do so for this place. Stellar to say the least. The flavor they put into their food is miraculous. That gumbo especially. The vibe of the establishment is drippin with exotic plants and glistening Crystals. Their tip jar is a singing bowl which is a little extra but hey so is giving a tip. The soul plates are my favorite and I wish I knew how they make that corncake so damn bomb. The burgers make me forget about In n Out and that coconut shrimp Po Boy made me feel like I had a Creole girlfriend from Miami for a few bites. If you're ever in the L.A area and interested in Vegan I highly suggest you stop by and see if I'm trippin. Bring a non vegan friend if you must, they have something for everybody. Oh and their fresh juices! Garden picked passion fruits and herbs. This place deserves an award
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-01-20
Pros: Tremendous Flavor, Excellent staff and environment, Great desserts
Cons: Gets busy at times
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TinyInsurgent
Points +27
OMFG!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽... 😋😋😋 - Edit
If you want EXTREMELY flavorful southern-style food, and don't mind being served by a couple who look like the DeBarge family crossed with Prince, COME HERE TO EAT! YAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-10-16
Pros: Shrimp Po'boy sandwich is freakin' SIN!!, Truffle fries taste like CRISPIFIED HEAVEN!, Juice drinks taste like HEALTH, vs. sugar and 💦
Cons: Wait time (order ahead)., Menu needs paring down; it's all over the place.
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