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Est. 1970. A vegan natural foods market & vegan restaurant. Has a 1960s-1970s kind of vibe. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Has counter seating, indoor tables and a front shaded patio (total seating for 67). The market sells a wide variety of food including packaged, frozen & refrigerated, plus a small produce section. Also sells supplements, books, gifts and health & personal care products. Turned fully vegan November 2022 (after having been mostly vegan since 1970). CAFE HOURS: Mon-Sun 11 am to 9 pm (last seating 8:30 pm) and Sat & Sun brunch 9 am to 3 pm. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm. (Market hours.)


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113 Reviews

First Review by eric

Gopala108

Points +3849

Vegan
02 Dec 2024

Awesome vegan cafe with amazing vegan pizza

I love this place and Vegenaise has long been a favorite. Best vegan pizza here and can't go wrong with most of the menu. This is one place I really miss from when I lived in Los Angeles and will be sure to visit when I go back.

Pros: Amazing vegan pizza

zivran250

Points +273

Vegan
02 Nov 2024

There is no place like home ❤️

FYH is more than a resturant it’s a home for every vegan. The place has been around over 50 years and if you don’t know their story, read it next time you visit. It’s on every menu. The food is excellent the ambience is old school, big portions that are made with love. We go there often, they serve brunch, lunch and dinner and you can really go wrong with whatever you order. We love this place! BTW, the place is also a vegan grocery store which is great!

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-02

Pros: Food, Portions , Ambiance

JulienneSlice

Points +1843

Vegan
14 Aug 2024

Vegan options are plentiful

Update: 2024
I had to knock off a point due to FYh cafe raising prices twice within two years even prior to the CA wage hike.
In particular the pot pie is one of my favorite dishes is now over $20 and the item has shrunk down. I’ve been a long time customer of many years so I know the items well. The current pizza offering on the menu is not good and the crust was tough and nearly inedible so I don’t recommend it until they revise the recipe.

FYH is a historical gem in the valley for delicious vegan eats and array of unique health food products. I’ve had many memorable meals over the years and FYH has always been consistent with their delicious food offerings and great friendly service. You can’t go wrong with any item on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you won’t be disappointed with the variety of options. If you can’t decide, check out some of my photos as most are a selection of my favorite items. Make sure to check out the cool little gift shop and roam the aisles for hard to find treats and health food items. Just be aware that they do carry items in the aisles that are not vegan.
I would encourage having a chat with the manager if you want to question them about that.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-07

Pros: Menu is Vegan w/ new updated items!, Great market selection , Gift shop

Cons: Some items in the aisles are not vegan., Menu items are getting ridiculously pricey

MussVeg

Points +33

Vegetarian
29 Jul 2024

So good and so wholesome

First of all this place is a great go to grocery store all about vegan. In the back is a wonderful restaurant/cafe that I highly recommend. I just had the chicken pot pie which was perfect. The nachos were delicious too. Great friendly and helpful staff throughout. I will be here often. Especially as they allow dogs on the patio.

Pros: Chicken pot pie, Variety , Staff

marymack

Points +269

Vegan
14 Jul 2024

Delicious Chik’n Pot Pie & The Nut Burger!

So delicious & comforting Chik’n pot pie! You can bring your dog & sit outside. They have heaters for cold weather. Love this place. I will be a regular.
Came back for their nut burger! AMAZING 🤩
Just had their Baja Tacos 🌮 OMG! Sooo delicious 😋

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-25

Pros: Delicious vegan food, Outdoor area , Pet friendly

imadeva

Points +573

Vegan
29 Jun 2024

Pot pie, wish tacos, lasagna, desserts

Vegan Mecca - has a full vegan restaurant and store (just watch for honey)! A must-visit institution in LA.

Pros: Chicken pot pie, Baja wish (tofu fish) tacos, Cakes and pastries

Cons: Flat waffles - get pancakes instead, The sauteed veggies are meh, Store still includes honey ingredients - watch out

Vegan_Rhys

Points +245

Vegan
07 Jun 2024

Tasty honest street food.

A great cheap introduction to authentic Cajun cuisine. A good broad selection of vegan twists on the classics. Be sure to catch them during their compressed opening hours.

Pros: Tasty homemade fare, Vegan Beignets!

Cons: Opening hours

imadeva

29 Jun 2024

Is this for the right restaurant - Follow Your Heart in Canoga Park, California?

veganqueenofqueensnyc

Points +1299

Vegan
22 Apr 2024

Historic, Iconic, and Yes, It's ALL That!

I'm so glad this was a part of my "L.A. Vegan Brunch Tour." 😋 I ate. I browsed. I shopped. Be prepared to fill your tummy and empty your wallet. So worth it!

vegan_mouse

Points +1455

Vegan
22 Mar 2024

Best. Food. Ever!

This is my absolute favorite restaurant ever! It’s 100% vegan.

One great thing about them is that they have both vegan “junk foods” like chilli cheese fries, chicken pot pie, and pastas, but they also have ultra healthy dishes like tofu/veggie satay with brown rice, smoothies, etc. Tons and tons of options, gluten free and S.O.S. options.

They have delicious brunch available on the weekends until 3. Their coffee is amazing and they have lots of desserts like cakes and cookies! It’s also attached to their vegan market which is also fun to shop after eating!

I love coming here any time I get the chance! My favorite dishes are the Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chickn and the Phish tacos!

Pros: Great atmosphere

Gthang

Points +100

Vegan
09 Feb 2024

Amazing

Love this place! The fettuccine is BOMB. Get the kale😉the celery soup was so good my nana who hardly eats couldn’t put it DOWN!!

Samantha18

Points +475

Vegan
08 Feb 2024

A Hidden Treasure!

There is absolutely nothing to not love about this place. From the food, to the people, and to the market, this place was a great experience all around.
We dined in for dinner and had a hard time choosing something off of the large menu (everything sounded so good) we ended up getting the Mushroom burger and the veggie Lasagna and WOW. The best burger patty we have ordered at a vegan restaurant. The sandwich itself could’ve used a little “dressing up” but it was still delicious.
We ordered a couple stuffed potatoes for carry out so we could enjoy them later. We were not disappointed eating stuffed potatoes at 8:30pm in our hotel room.
The staff were extremely friendly and very personable. After finishing our meal, we were able to walk through the market and find some great items. We will definitely be back.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-08

Pros: Large all vegan menu , Friendly staff , Built in vegan friendly market

Cons: Service was slow at times

Nicki_SB

Points +93

Vegan
05 Jan 2024

One of the best hidden gems!

I've been going here for almost 20 years! Long before I went vegan. The meals are hearty, fresh, and made 100% plant based! #Veganuary

Pros: Vegan chicken pot pie 🥧 , Burgers fresh, served with carrots "chips", Market to buy vegan/ health items

Notstevie

Points +1602

Vegan
21 Dec 2023

My favorite vegan restaurant!

So good that my non-veg relatives opt to eat here.

Reminds me of diners from when i was a kid. I could eat here once a week and be happy - they’ve got lots of healthy vegan comfort food (and also greasy vegan food) and the servers are all wonderful.

The market is wonderful too! Follow Your Heart is the best vegan restaurant in LA.

Updated from previous review on 2020-07-26

Pros: Best vegan food, Awesome market too, Great selection of vegan food

Cons: Can be Expensive (depending on what you order)

Farm

Points +110

Vegan
05 Dec 2023

My all time favorite vegan restaurant!

We have been coming here for over 30 years. Ahead of its time! Delicious healthy food! Giant eclectic menu, always specials. We also love shopping in the market, so many unusual smaller vendors.

Pros: Food, Down to earth, unpretentious atmosphere, Market

AubsKabobs

Points +98

Vegan
23 Nov 2023

Happy Place

This is where I go when I want to feel alive lol - vegan heaven! I love everything about this place😄

Pros: Challah on Fridays, Vibes, Selection

plantpoweredcapricorn

Points +67

Vegan
19 Nov 2023

So happy fully vegan now

Have been eating at FYH for years , was so delighted when I found out they went all vegan in their kitchen. Food is always delicious and staff are friendly and helpful. Also, their water is purified by reverse osmosis😄

PureVeganStarSevadar

Points +265

Vegan
17 Nov 2023

i had been there around about in my 20's. i wish i coulda been there when young child age 6 when it opened in 1971 !

i had been there around about in my 20's. i wish i coulda been there when young child age 6 when it opened in 1971 ! i guess i was there around year(s) 1985-1990s.
i am now ecstatic to hear they are following their heart being FULLY VEGAN ! can anyone inform me if any other such-like FULLY VEGAN natural; health food stores exist anywhere in California golden state of super higher conscious awareness?!

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Opened in 1971. A natural foods market and vegan restaurant. Has a 1960s-1970s kind of vibe. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a brunch served 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sat & Sun. You can eat at the counter, indoor tables or the front shaded patio. The market sells a wide selection of natural foods products, snacks, supplements, books, gifts and health & personal care products. After 52 years of operation it turned fully vegan Nov '22. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.

recently autumn 2023 i made sacred pilgrimage to visit in person again. met the last owner, elder, he made sure i got my seasonable vegan pumpkin spiced easy-to-drink cool shake treat. the folks were kind, i shopped a few times, feasted, returned. 3 restrooms in back of store available unlocked for ALL to use conveniently. hot day, got some lemonade organic santa cruz brand the 16-ounce glass bottles that could be later traded at kreation for dollar credit each to trade for organic vegan soup. organic cereaL to go with almond milk quart i already had with me.

just anyways as always careful vegans who care ought read supplement bottles ingredients labels if you are adamant vegan in case minor ingredients issue like maybe capsules, so BYO reading glasses or magnifying glass or "cheaters" or spectacles to enable your human eyes to read tiny small print.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-17

Pros: ecstatic to hear they are following their heart..., ...following their heart being FULLY VEGAN !, proximate to TOPANGA CNYN RD sounds like road trip

Cons: only that HEART FULL VEGANism delayed til 2022. , just anyways always careful vegans who care ought, read ingredients in supplements bottles tiny print

kryptonitewhale

Points +250

Vegan
10 Sep 2023

Cute place, good food, friendly people!

I was in the area seeking some vegan desserts and found this little gem! The atmosphere is amazing- it was pretty busy for a late hour and everyone was really friendly. Had some great baked goods and a root beer float. Will definitely be back for a full meal!

ronitw

Points +761

Vegan
10 Sep 2023

Good breakfast

We were in the area, saw that this place is now vegan, and decided to try their breakfast.
I had the tofu ranchero and my partner had Bob's breakfast. Food was good! We also shared a fresh and good fruit cup.
Note: the coffee was pretty bad.
Service was excellent, our waitress was really nice.

Updated from previous review on 2013-11-28

Pros: Good breakfast , Great service

Cons: Bad coffee

Vegang12

Points +719

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

Meals made with intention

There's a reason why this restaurant has been around for decades. The mission of offering no-harmed meals to customers in a loving and intentional way is clear. Our favorite go-to dishes are the enchiladas and the mac & cheese. One of our fave places!

Pros: Delicious vegan options, Cozy space

LinneaSoledad

Points +600

Vegan
20 Jul 2023

Real Veg History

Follow Your Heart is a historical gem that keeps evolving with the movement. I always get the Reuben with homemade veg pickles when I go and make sure to stop in the market to bring home the huge selection of vegan cheeses, dressings, and art pieces. The ladies in the next table over were eating gigantic baked potatoes with luscious vegan cheese sauce. Someone else had a huge wedge of vegan corn bread. This time we shared the beet salad with vegan feta and my daughter ordered a vegan hot dog off the children's' menu (something we never get to do because when is there anything vegan on a children's menu?). I keep scarfing before I remember to take a picture, so here are the cupcakes we brought home.

Pros: History, Delicious, Just Go There!

katoutlaw27

Points +29

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Delicious

Excellent tasting everything! Highly recommend the Reuben!

mongoose10

Points +728

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

Variety!

Between the market and the old school 70s style cafe, you can find just about anything vegan you desire. The menu is extensive including a weekend brunch. Save room for dessert!

Pros: Menu size, Desserts, Ambiance

ZacharyWolfheart

Points +176

Vegan
18 May 2023

Nice old school spot

As a fan of Follow Your Heart products I was excited to stop there. Market is cool. All vegan store. Little restaurant inside the market was good. Here’s a little tip for you. If you were planning on ordering sandwiches for takeout consider the grab and go section in the market.

Pros: Vegan store, Cute restaurant

VeganMusicMan

Points +241

Vegan
17 May 2023

I love this place so much!

Whenever I come to Los Angeles, I always visit this restaurant. And I’ve been visiting since I became a vegan in 1995. It never disappoints. I absolutely loved the club sandwich with avocado, my partner had the banh mi. We both also enjoyed their coleslaw.  this will forever be one of my favorites… plus the restaurant has been completely vegan for over a year and the service is phenomenal. 

josmt46601

Points +198

Vegan
05 May 2023

Fabulous!

Huge menu, great service and staff,nice food store inside too!
One of the best vegan restaurants I’ve been to! ( I’m a decades long vegan )

Pros: Delicious

hrapbrown

Points +64

Vegan
29 Apr 2023

All around solid

The cafe is great and the market is great.




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