Vegan-friendly
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Same menu as the other Hugo's in the LA area, it's vegetarian and vegan friendly. Curried carrot soup, vegan ceasar salad, mung bean burrito, hummus wrap, black bean quinoa burger pattie, marinated tofu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm. Open Mon-Fri from 9am, Sat & Sun from 8am.
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12851 Riverside Dr, Studio City, California, USA, 91607
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 15 Nov 2023 by HugosRestaurant
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23 Reviews
First Review by kyvegan
themuppetlibrarian
Points +2819
Long standing veg friendly spot - Edit
The restaurant has been there a long time and always veg friendly. Good to see that it’s still open and thriving. I like that the menu is so flexible and that expands the choices on what to order. The vegan Reuben was really good.
Read moreUpdate - vegan Reuben no longer on the menu but lot of other great choices!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-03
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Heike.St
Points +1115
Many vegan options - Edit
Many vegan options and options to veganize meals. Create your own bowls, burgers, pasta.
Read moreAlso have vegan breakfast options and desserts.
Everything is clearly labeled.
Good meet-up-spot with non-vegan people.
Pros: Many vegan options
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ChelaLandau
Points +2548
Tons of vegan options - Edit
 We have been going to both the Hugo restaurants, both the one in West Hollywood and here in North Hollywood. Has a very comfortable feel, many of the dishes can be prepared vegan and you don't get that thousand mile stare when you ask, they know what Vegan means and all their dishes have clearly marked designations for vegan and gluten-free etc.
Read more They also have a lot of healthy options and good salads. I really love this place, the lattes are excellent as well.. It has a kind of upscale coffee shop feel, casual but nice.
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Kplant
Points +4563
Sherman Oaks favorite - Edit
Something has changed.. New management?? Food is not the same. New staff. Food was so so. The place was practically empty. They now do lots of delivery though in the past this place has been a great place to dine.
Read moreMy usual favorites were prepared different then the past. I drop a star. 🌟
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-25
Pros: Lots of vegan options , In door or outdoor seating.
Cons: Small parking lot., Something drastic has changed
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hewarroe
Points +131
Something for everyone - Edit
Best place to gather with your non-vegan friends. Menu is extremely customizable.
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stuartontour
Points +42
You can't lose! - Edit
This is my favorite LA restaurant when you have guests who might not be plant based. Everything is customizable, and they don't flinch at substitutions.
Read moreMy go to is the Create A Bowl, with hundreds of plant based possibilities. Many folks go for the vegan options with the Pasta Mama and Pasta Papa dishes.
Out of towners note that this is a great celebrity spotting restaurant!
Pros: Almost every dish has a vegan option, Substitutions are not a problem
Cons: Weekends can be a wait, as it's popular, Parking is limited, so find a street spot
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JasminesOrganicKitchn
Points +50
LOVE HUGO’S!! Great Vegan Options - Edit
I’ve been going to Hugo’s AND Hugo’s Tacos for YEARS. I absolutely love them! Vegan options are abundant and clearly labeled. They use organic ingredient where possible and the service is wonderful. If I could give them 5 stars, I would!
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Crito
Points +315
Great Vegan Options - Edit
I’ve past this place dozens of times and never thought to check it on Happy Cow. Most of the small taco shops in LA are meat heavy with little veg options and often even the beans are cooked in lard.
Read moreThe potato tacos are great. Refried beans are vegan. Soy chorizo taquitos were also very good.
Loved the service too. Mention that you’re vegan and there’s no eye roll or unfamiliar questions; they tell you exactly how to customize almost any menu item.
Loved the experience.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Helpful service
Cons: Limited seating, A little pricey for fast Mexican food
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Hgirlrice
Points +580
Love this place - Edit
Always love coming to Hugo’s. So many choices for all kinds of dietary restrictions. My favorite is the pasta mama made vegan. You really can’t go wrong with Hugo’s!
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phytophile
Points +1184
Good solid vegan options - Edit
Be sure to specify that you want it vegan. Also, pancakes aren’t available for dinner even if the menu says they are. :(
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Zephyr9
Points +50
Expansive menu and always great service - Edit
Hugo's is my go-to place when dining with non-veg friends and vegan friends alike. Large menu and attentive service, especially responsive to food allergies.
Read morePros: expansive menu, great service
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Tazzybean
Points +48
Only have one complaint - Edit
They have excellent food and many vegan options, very friendly/attentive staff, excellent service.
Read moreMy only complaint is that they don't serve organic potatoes.
Read this link for more info re: potatoes!
https://wellnessandequality.com/2011/12/12/7-foods-so-unsafe-farmers-wont-eat-them/
Pros: vegan/vege friendly, Attentive cheerful staff
Cons: potatoes not organic
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hungrymonster
Points +71
Perfect for picky eaters - Edit
You can customise almost everything, which is great for picky eaters or groups with different lifestyles (omnivore, vegan, gluten-free).
Read moreThe food is delicious, the staff super friendly and the portions are huge.
100% would recommend to everyone!
Pros: many vegan options, friendly staff, pretty affordable
Cons: none
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ronitw
Points +761
Lovely Evening - Edit
We shared Cuban Style Croquettes, a house salad, vegan Pasta Victor and vegan Green Tamale Plate. Everything was good, especially the Green Tamales. Vegan options are clearly marked. Service was good, wine was good! They have parking too.
Read morePros: Good food, Good service
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bdk418
Points +49
Fresh, good food for everyone - Edit
Hugo's has a large, varied menu that works for people with any and all dietary habits, with is a real pleasure! Their food is fresh and delicious, and they work hard to accommodate their patrons. If you go during traditional meal times, you may find the noise level challenging, and you will likely have to wait for a table - which are the only 'negatives' I'd say about the place. We eat there whenever we can!
Read morePros: Varied menu with flexibility, Fresh, local foods, Lots of healthy options
Cons: Noisy, Likely have to wait for table
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petaleeli
Points +85
Good for everyone - Edit
This is a nice restaurant, with good food.
Read morePros: Good food, Nice atmosphere, Vegan options
Cons: Pricey, Small portions, Parking sometimes
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Lily Bug
Points +27
Hugo's Rocks - Edit
Extensive Vegan & gluten-free options. My favorites are the create-a-plate with beans, steam veggies & grilled tofu. Salads are huge & Hugo's offers oil free dressings. Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Read morePros: Healthy Cuisine, Good Food, Friendly Staff
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arendanton
Points +18
Great place for a nice sit down meal - Edit
I've been going to Hugo's for years now, and ever since I became vegan they've stayed one of my favorite places. Their menu is very accommodating for vegans and always delicious and healthy. Also try their taco stand across the street!
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Chia
Points +3635
Hugo's Menu is Veg-Friendly - Edit
I had read about this place on happycow, and came by for a lunch meal one time. Here's my Hugo's Restaurant Studio City review.
Read moreThe atmosphere is very laid back, and it seemed quite popular with the locals during our visit.
Hugo's menu is vegetarian and vegan friendly. There were many choices from breakfast to lunch foods and main entrees. But I wasn't sure (and did not ask) if the kitchen separated the meat from the veg stuff... that's the dilemma I have with eating at non-veg restaurants.
The veg main meal dish prices range from approx $10 to 14. My husband and I shared the Kelp Noodle Salad and the Very Green Casserole. He liked the salad because it was light, but I didn't like it. The dressing/flavors confused me--not distinct nor interesting. He did not like the casserole, but I thought it was tasty. The casserole looked brown and unpleasing but had good flavor. I wouldn't order it again, though.
I would return to Hugo's again, the next time I'm in the area, to try the other veg menu items.
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Colinski
Points +110
Super vegan friendly and delicious! - Edit
Hugo's has been one of my favorite restaurants since before I went veg. And still it remains. Although an omnivorous restaurant, they are super vegan-friendly and seemingly getting more so all the time. Of course, you want to be explicit about being vegan, but all the wait staff is well-trained on what vegan means and most of the dishes are veganizable if not already totally vegan. I have never had a bad meal at Hugo's, both brunch and dinner. I would give five stars if Happy Cow would let me. **begin diatribe** Frankly, as a vegan, I see no reason why we punish vegan-friendly restaurants that also serve meat when ovo-lacto places can be rated as highly as vegan joints when many of them are not remotely vegan-friendly -- seem arbitrary when you know the realities of the egg and dairy industries). **end diatribe**
Read moreAnyway, Hugo's is fantastic and I recommend it highly.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday July 21, 2010
Pros: Excellent, excellent food, Super vegan-friendly, Healthy
Cons: Good parking
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
very vegan friendly - Edit
Dirk has gone several times to Hugo's with friends, co-workers, etc., but this was my first time even though I've been meaning to for years! We arrived at 1pm for our reservation and we didn't have to wait at all to be seated (next to Adam Carolla's table) although there was a line outside the door. It was extremely busy and the parking lot was packed. Either make a reservation or come during off hours.
Read moreThe menu is clearly marked with symbols of what is vegan or can be made vegan. There's a lot of choice, so I see why Dirk always picks to come here with non-vegans. We shared the vegan mac and cheese which comes with peas and mushrooms too topped with fried onions. It was good, but not the best I've had. I had the vegan carbonara pasta which had a creamy sauce and "bacon" with a little cup of cheese on the side. It was really tasty, but my plate originally came with dairy cheese, but after I noted it to the waitress, she apologized and quickly switched out the cup for one with Daiya instead. It's these sorts of things that make me nervous dining in non-vegan places. Also, there is a disclaimer on the menu that says while they try to separate the vegan items, they can't guarantee there won't be cross contamination. Anyways, Dirk had the vegetable burrito enchilada and it was HUGE! Dirk really liked all the different veggies in it. We were so stuffed by this point that we had no room for dessert.
While I prefer all vegan restaurants, Hugo's is very vegan friendly, the food is solid (although not spectacular), and the service was good. Definitely a good place to go with a group.
Pros: very vegan friendly, tasty food, good with non-vegans
Cons: busy and loud, serves meat, dairy and eggs
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alyssa
Points +111
It Just Keeps Getting Better and Better! - Edit
I've been eating at Hugo's since they opened their doors in Studio City and I lived within walking distance. I now eat there at least once a week! They have made an effort in the past year to have even more Vegan/Raw options available and clearly marked on their extensive menu. ALL of their salad dressings have always been vegan and their ranch is the best I have ever tasted. Some of my favorite items on the menu are: their soup-of-the-day, especially their curried carrot and tomato bisque; the Vegan Cesar salad, the Mung Bean Burrito, the Hemp Hummus Wrap, their new American Veggie Burger (try it as a wrap with guacamole), and their Very Green Casserole. Save room for their decadent desserts, including a rich pumpkin pie with a uniquely chewy, cookie-like pecan and coconut crust that is large enough to share with 2 or 3 friends. A word about the service: they go above and beyond to make sure you have a great dining experience. They don't balk when you order things vegan, on-the-side, or just a little bit differently. Their specials change monthly, so don't miss out!
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Healthy Options, Large Portions
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kyvegan
Points +88
lots of vegan options--you just have to ask! - Edit
Much to my dismay, Hugo's retired the special Vegetarian Menu that they used to hand out as a supplement to their main menu. The good news is that they will still recreate most of their tasty vegan/vegetarian dishes upon request. I definitely recommend asking for the "eggs blackstone" (love that sauce!) made vegan. It's just a simple matter of substituting tofu for the eggs and veggie canadian bacon for the real thing. The restaurant still has all of their vegan ingredients, so don't be afraid to ask for substitutions. And they still offer a super yummy vegan soup daily! This is a great place to bring your omnivore friends and have options for everyone. Plus it has a cute patio and usually offers a nice selection of organic wines.
Read morePros: yummy food, lots of vegan options, great brunch menu
Cons: can't be shy about subs, can be a bit crowded
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