Los Angeles outpost of this San Diego based plant-based restaurant. Serves food with a Mid-West-meets-California flair. House specialties include Nashville hot shrooms, cast iron mac and cheese, cashew mozzarella, and a variety of pizzas. Also has a separate brunch menu with dishes like French toast, frittata, and chocolate tart. Open Wed-Fri 12:00pm-3:00pm, Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm.
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4720 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks, California, USA
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 01 Dec 2023 by Donna_Jean_LA
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Added by eric on 11 Oct 2022
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44 Reviews
First Review by JulienneSlice
mooshell
Points +70
Great - Edit
Delicious seasonal food with housemade cheeses
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-08
Pros: Best pizza since I became a vegan
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cyle
Points +463
Wonderful Quality - Edit
Thrilled to have a fully vegan pizza place in the neighborhood, especially one as impressive as Donna Jean. This is high quality pizza that you can indulge in when you just want to stuff your face, but also feel good about when you want to be a bit fancy. Please don't just order the pizza, though. Get the bread with dipping sauces, and get the maitake hot wings.
Read morePros: Hot wings made of maitake, High quality pizza, Nice space, or take out!
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Mbrewer
Points +17
High quality, reliable, fresh, flavor - Edit
I’ve ordered via ChowNow for multiple deliveries since this location has opened and I’m obsessed! I’ve received nothing but high quality, freshly made meals that are simple yet packed with flavor! The “really good salad” Is spectacular… the house bread and the pizza are to die for! This is currently my favorite restaurant!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Fresh & Flavorful , Reliable quality via delivery
Cons: $$$
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LCarney
Points +28
LOVE LOVE LOVE - Edit
Go to Donna Jean in Sherman Oaks!! It's new and it rocks!
Read moreBiscuits & Gravy ✅️
Mac & Cheese ✅️
Vegan Wine ✅️
Nutella Cheesecake ✅️
Best vegan pizza I have ever had! ✅️
Awesome Staff ✅️
Pizza Cooking classes ✅️
Support local Vegan Spots! ✅️🌈✅️🌈
Pros: Best vegan pizza I've ever had!, Wait staff is awesome
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kobin2
Points +53
You have to try it!! - Edit
The best pizza in the valley and probably one of the best in town! Super fresh.
Read moreThe truffles is amazing
Pros: Made from scratch in house , Including the cheese
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SimonLMiller
Points +61
Great for a date - Edit
Great food- delicately prepared, yet robust portions. Sparse decor, but effusive warm service.
Read morePros: Food is very satisfying , Everything on the menu is great, Service is effusive and warm
Cons: Chairs are uncomfortable , Limited menu (but everything on it is great)
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BodhiBowl
Points +126
Fantastic! - Edit
Fantastic food and great service!
Read morePros: Everything house made, Friendly staff, Creating a d delicious options
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munmun
Points +18
Mmmm good - Edit
A good friend told me about this place & how absolutely delish the lasagna was. He was right. It was unbelievably good. The lasagna & the killer queen pizza with the garlic sauce…yum. Will definitely come back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-19
Pros: Menu is short & sweet. , Cozy spot., Friendly staff.
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Laurenbdoeslife
Points +910
Fabulous food - Edit
I had a great time celebrating my bday with friends there! The food and service are great! We git the ‘really good salad’ (which is really good but $16? Come on), mac n ‘ cheese (yumm), and fungazi pizza (so good, mushroomy). Then for dessert, because it was my bday, they gave me a nutella cheesecake slice for free (light in flavor for me, good texture). I thought about bringing my own (vegan) cake but they charge $5 per person to slice and plate it…not paying $20 (4 ppl) for that. Got the $12 cheesecake for free instead 😆.
Read moreI took off a star because the parking situation is difficult/confusing; I wasn’t sure where their lot and valet were. I went behind and it ended up being for the hookah lounge. Someone tells me the building a couple businesses down is available for them, idk. Also took off because the seating is very uncomfortable, especially for someone like me with back issues/disability. I suggested they offer a cushioned option.
I still look forward to returning because the food is fab!
Pros: Great vegan food, Good service
Cons: Expensive, Parking difficult, Seating uncomfortable
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Notstevie
Points +1567
Tasty Italian! - Edit
So glad they opened another location here in Sherman Oaks! We got the hot shrooms to start, the lasagna, and the fungazi pizza. They were super good and filling! While their prices are high, their food and ambiance definitely make up for it.
Read moreWill be back!😄
Pros: All vegan!, Freshly made dough, Great ambiance
Cons: Expensive, Parking can be tricky
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TerinaCeleste
Points +145
A MUST! - Edit
One of the best restaurants Iv ever been to! The food is excellent and the attention to detail is very pronounced. Iv never had better bread and garlic butter, as simple as it sounds it’s spectacular. I also recommend the hot mushrooms, the mushroom pizza, and the lasagna. Also the environment is warm and comforting and the staff are SSOOOOOOO attentive and thorough. I just can’t give this place enough praise. It’s a must!!
Read morePros: Comforting environment & food while still classy, Healthy meets comfort food, Attentive and warm staff
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troyund
Points +16
My new favorite LA area restaurant - Edit
I loved it! Great food, great atmosphere, great service, very friendly. I couldn't decide if the pizza was my favorite or the lasagna or the mac and cheese, they're all my favorites.
Read morePros: Excellent food, excellent service, easy location
Cons: a bit noisy as the restaurant was packed, would love restroom for more than 1 person
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lisaaustin
Points +11
AAAAMAZING - Edit
Their wood fired pizza was incredible... The dough is to die for (you have to try their bread -- it is like heaven). The Spicy Schrooms were super "meaty" (meaning they had a lot of substance to them. Everything was great... Highly recommend... So excited to have a new vegan restaurant to go to that is cool!
Read morePros: excellent food, staff was informative, cool vibe
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Lisa Bloom
Points +66
delicious! - Edit
Cute place, friendly service. The bread is amazing, pizza light and flavorful, and the fried mushrooms a total hit!
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BradenPollock
Points +627
Outstanding! - Edit
Everything looked so good that I think we ordered half the menu. 100% vegan and 100% delicious.
Read morePros: Great selection , Excellent service , Tasty food!
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MarrNealon
Points +16
So incredibly fresh! - Edit
It’s so obvious that everything has just been made in the back, the freshness is amazing. The salad is beautiful and delicious, the bread and pizza are light and fluffy, the mac & cheese and lasagna rival the traditional versions. And the nut-based cheesecake with a generous dollop of amazing non-dairy whipped topping, is NOT to be missed.
Read moreI could eat a whole pie of that, lol. Even the water is delicious, obviously they use a high-quality filter.
There are lots of beautiful plants that add a nice calm vibe to the room. It feels very open and airy, There is a huge bar for eating solo or having a beverage while waiting for your table or hanging out after dinner. Really a lovely balanced layout.
There’s a good amount of street parking and a plaza across the street and if you’d like valet, that is available just one door north of the restaurant!
Nearly everything on the menu is available gluten-free. I think everything but the lasagna is soy free. So there are lots of choices for people with those concerns.
So glad this beautiful plant-based restaurant is finally open! It’s a great place to go and catch up with friends because the seating is well separated which gives nice privacy for conversation. It’s also the perfect menu for sharing several dishes, so everyone can try different things.😄
Pros: Fresh made, Filling but light, Many gluten/soy free options
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JulienneSlice
Points +1825
Superb and comforting! - Edit
I was very excited for the opportunity to dine at the new Donna Jean Sherman Oaks location as we heard great things about the San Diego location for some time.
Read moreWe were greeted by friendly, professional host and staff that were very accommodating. Our waitress was really cool and explained the menu details and options before ordering and overall provided some excellent table service.
For an appetizer we decided on the house bread. It had a delicious crust and a soft and delicious chew and paired really well with our second appetizer the ‘scratch house’ vegan cheese platter. The presentation of the cheese platter was impressive and features made from scratch specialty cheeses: Fresno jack, dill havarti, mozzarella and goat cheese. All the cheeses were phenomenal in taste and texture and our favorite was the goat cheese which was so smooth and flavorful!
For our main course we ordered the ‘really good salad’ and the pizza called ‘the world is a vampire’(kabocha squash purée, goat cheese, black kale, candied pumpkin seeds, truffle oil). The pizza was delicious and superb! The crust was light with a great texture and had a fantastic crunch. The undercarriage of the crust had a nice balance of crisp and browning. The toppings of squash purée was smooth and delicious and paired really well with the goat cheese. We were told the chef ferments the dough for 72 hrs which explains why the crust is so good and light!
I really look forward to exploring the menu some more in the future and overall I highly recommend you check this place out. The creativity and attention to detail in the food was most impressive and the vibe of the restaurant is nice and welcoming. If you decide to visit make sure to make a reservation in advance.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-11
Pros: Vegan, Made from scratch food, Friendly service
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"Really Good Salad" Lol.
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