Takeaway in the Grand Food Depot, which houses multiple restaurants. Ordering is at the counter using a touch screen: choose the restaurant, order, and pay with card (no cash). Jackfruit's menu offers tacos, burritos, burgers, loaded fries, sandwiches, and bowls with flavored jackfruit base as a theme. Black-owned. Relocated from 11419 Santa Monica Blvd. Reported closed Nov 2022.
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358 W 38th St (at Grand Food Depot), West Los Angeles, California, USA, 90037
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Last update on 22 May 2023 by Passittowill
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22 Reviews
First Review by missesrain
KRiTicAL
Points +36
Please open back up, this place is a food gem. - Edit
Wow, the flavor is spot on, nice size portions for a big boy like me.
Read morePros: Delicious options
Cons: No delivery in my area
dancingvegan
Hi. I work for HappyCow and was just checking to see when they closed and I saw your message.
Read moreUnfortunately, they will not be re-opening here as they relocated to a small town in Texas called Tahoka and opened on 12/8/23. I will be adding that location to our directory today.
Take care!
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ZacSax
Points +25
JACKFRUIT BIRRIA TACOS - Edit
Life changing.
Read moreLiterally.
Lifechanging.
No
Wonder theyre going viral
On insta.
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dejuanjohn
Points +30
👍🏽 - Edit
The most incredible vegan restaurant I've ever experienced so far.
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JoedCook
Points +96
Jackfruit cruch wrap was excellent. - Edit
Everything is vegan and they have tons of choices from vegan fish to vegan chicken. I got the jackfruit crunch wrap. So good! And the cauliflower wings, the dipping sauce was on point!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-19
Pros: Everything is vegan, Huge portions , So delicious
Cons: None, None, None
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KarolaSM
Points +287
Five stars - Edit
Really nice surprise, I had no idea that place existed. It’s a nice experience, you order through the iPad or your phone, wait, and they send you a message once is ready. Just food to take out, there’s many different kitchens there, I only tried this one because is vegan… they were super nice, I had the birria tacos made out of jackfruit, and were unbelievably good, very tasty, big portions, good price. I’ll be back for sure!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Good price, Friendly staff
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3297
Delicious AF - Edit
So flavorful and lovvve the variety in the bowls. I got the jackfruit soul bowl and I’d totally come back again.
Read morePros: Casual, Fast Service, Black-owned
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OllieElder
Points +34
Luke Warm - Edit
As the title suggests, my food was Luke warm in temperature, taste and presentation. I ordered the Mac n Cheese bowl with BBQ Jack fruit. I arrived about 10 minutes before it was ready. Which suggests to me that it was hot off the presses, not, that was so very far from my experience. The temperature of my food was as if it had been sitting on the shelf for 20 minutes. The Mac n Cheese was so very bland it is not worthy of any other title except BLAND. The BBQ Jack fruit was mostly salty with some tang, I had no sense of BBQ. The corn bread was outright cold. The plantain was fair, but it was plopped in the BBQ so every bite had the salty/tangy Jack fruit on it. Everything was just thrown into the bowl with only one concern....get it into the bowl. I will never ever order from this place again. I would give them one star, but this app automatically applies one star, so two stars is the minimum.
Read moreCons: Lack of taste, Week presentation , No concern for their customer
jackfruitcafe
Thank you for trying us. I assure we are very concerned about our foods and customers. We have had a bad experience with our last chef and apologize for your experience. Again, thank you for trying us.
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8096
Man... - Edit
I was really excited to try this place as I love BBQ jackfruit. I ordered the BBQ jackfruit sandwich, fries, and macaroni. The sandwich tasted good but was very wimpy in size. The macaroni wasn’t nothing special and the fries were soggy as if they’d been in a swimming pool all day. Very disappointing.
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CelesteMancia
Points +87
Unique - Edit
Jackfruit tacos were delicious!
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veganmightymouse
Points +140
Horrible customer service and inconsistent taste with limited menu - Edit
Overpriced, inconsistent taste from chef to chef.
Read moreJessica at the colony will mess up your order and also as no clue what customer service is
Too expensive and not great tasting
jackfruitcafe
We are a ghost kitchen meaning we do not provide customer service. People love our foods and yes we like all restaurants will have chefs be inconsistent from time to time. We're very sorry for your experience and thank you for trying us.
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RogerThornhill
Points +87
Best BBQ jackfruit sandwich! - Edit
Had the bbq jackfruit sandwich meal -comes with mac ‘n cheese and a fried plantain slice. I have tried the vegan version of the pulled pork sandwich many times at various places, but this was outstanding. The “meat” is slightly charred and crunchy, like it was cooked over charcoal. The sauce was sweet and smoky -Memphis style. An added culinary detail was the way the buns were grilled on the inside with a buttery flavor and a crispy skin.
Read moreThe mac ‘n cheese was very good and well seasoned with a chili flavor. My only complaint about it was the tiny portion (served in a 3/4 ounce cup). The fried plantain slice was very good as well.
Pros: Brought the jackfruit sandwich to a higher level., Mac ‘n cheese was nicely seasoned.
Cons: Mac ‘n cheese -tiny portion.
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AshleyElle
Points +40
Drool worthy - Edit
We went to The Colony & I ordered the soul bowl at jack fruit cafe. It was delicious & Angela was so nice to check on me after I was served the food she cooked to make sure I was happy. I definitely was! Rich and flavorful bbq jackfruit, yummy collard greens, black eyed peas, cornbread, plantains, rice & mac’n’cheese. Honestly the best vegan soul food I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: Vegan!!, Flavorful , Kind & quick service
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Passittowill
Points +3444
Feed Your Soul - Edit
Had the pleasure to finally visit the brick and mortar and wow. I got a loaded bowl and loaded fries. So much food is packed in! Definitely got my money’s worth. My cauli wings tasted like orange chicken which I loved. The jackfruit was perfectly cooked and seasoned, loved the bbq char flavor as well. I did find the corn bread and mac n cheese a bit bland, but other than that I can’t wait to come back. There is limited seating inside, two community tables and one window bar.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Bit of a wait
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OceanaMount
Points +37
Yummy Tacos - Edit
Delicious jackfruit tacos!! The chili beans are also delicious, but very spicy🌶
Read moreShe is moving soon, so keep up with jackfruitcafe.com
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TeeLaFlow
Points +11
Yummy & Fresh - Edit
First of all Miss Angela is back there working her [censored] off!! When my husband & I arrived here around 1:30 Sunday afternoon the line was out the door! I knew it was going to be delicious as I smelled the spices & fresh food being prepared.
Read moreThe atmosphere was not your usual Vegan/Hipster feel but it did feel familiar. I grew up in this neighborhood so I remember all the places that came through this address.
Our food was good & as we waited I looked up some reviews & even spoke when one of the young guys who was assisting her that day.
He said she’s doing this by herself & everyone demanded that she would stay open! Of course she needs to stay open!! Healthier flavorful jam packed options for the community is what we need.
We did wait about 30 minutes for our food but I knew it was fresh & Miss Angela never stopped moving.
My husband & I will continue to support her as long as she stays open!! I pray she finds good folks to help her out too ❤️❤️✌🏾👸🏽🙏🏽
Pros: FRESH & healthy food
Cons: Nada!! Go girl go 👍🏾🙌🏾✌🏾✊🏾
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EemaGila
Points +108
disappointing - Edit
I LOVE jackfruit but couldn’t have any because it’s all spicy. ALL! Everything! No, not everything. The things that aren’t spicy are overly sweet. Maybe that’s what soul food is? This whole experience is a disappointment.
Read morePros: lovely service by the owner
Cons: very long wait at 2 on a Saturday.
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JRichard
Points +16
Absolutely terrible experience!!! - Edit
I arrived this morning to order a soul food platter and burrito. The woman told me it would be 30 minutes for some of the items on the soul food platter so I decided to get the tacos instead, because she said the tacos were ready. I also saw the jackfruit and items for the tacos on display a la Chipotle. There were four people waiting for food before me. 15 minutes went by. 30 minutes went by and after about 45 minutes, one person got their food. Closer to an hour later (in total), the three-person group received their food. I was next! The woman brought out the food and gave it to people who came after me. After waiting an hour, my food was given to people who came in after me! I was furious and let her know that was my food, the exact order!! She didn’t offer a apology, made excuses that she was by herself and directed that I be patient after already waiting an hour, an hour without any updates from her! I’m extremely disappointed and will never, ever go back to this place!!
Read morePros: None
Cons: Extremely long wait, Terrible customer service
cisonit4rl
I had the same experience and the owner offered nothing but a snarky "we are a very busy restaurant." Only 2 people were there.
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Fise
Points +26
Amazing! - Edit
I never knew how versitile jackfruit can be. I tried the street tacos and they were delicious! Also, Thank you for serving me even after you where done for the night. You are kind soul. I will definitely visit again.
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IsriLaraBoykin
Points +18
LOOOOVE JACKFRUIT CAFE - Edit
Me and my husband go here all the time!!! It's our favorite spot. And she's absolute the best! Every time she surprises us with very tasty meals.
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coreTHEwanderer
Points +36
THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!! - Edit
I had the street tacos, chili, pasta..,,,.
Read moreI travel alot and im always looking for the hidden vegan gems , i am stoked that this new spot is my near hood.
Pros: awesome owner , great location , amazing menu
Cons: they are not open 24/7😜
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Janayegranberry0704
Points +44
First time visit - Edit
The jackfruit cafe is actually inside the donut shop. I was a little concerned because it's a donut shop and a vegan cafe in one. After speaking with the owner and watching as she cooked and prepared my food my worry went away. She was very nice. I was looking forward to trying the Jackfruit Soul Platter but it was only tacos today. I was okay with that cause I would've tried those my next visit. The food was really good and I loved the pinto and I normally hate pinto beans.
Read morePros: I don't have to try far to get a vegan dish and th, you can get lotto tickets
Cons: small parking lot.
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missesrain
Points +30
Amazingly healthy, delicious, real food that is thankfully vegan - Edit
Truly humble, this fabulous new addition to West Adams/ Mid City is hiding in an unassuming little donut shop.
Read moreI am extraordinarily blessed to live in a neighborhood with close proximity to this gem of an establishment. So many vegan spots seek to emulate meat with unhealthy, highly processed foods that leave me... empty.
Jackfruit Cafe is truly unique. The food is phenomenally delicious, with creative use of spices and flavors, cleverly sneaking loads of fresh fruits and veg into things that are drool inducing.... while being served in traditional and easily recognizable dishes such as "meat"loaf and carnitas-
dishes that are reminiscent of things our mothers and grandmothers would have made (if we are lucky enough to have them.)
And!!!!!!! huge bonus!!!! They have the craziest most extremely delectable smoothies I've ever tasted- from India to Italy to LA, no joke- you can die happy after you've tried the smooth blend of bliss- Im talking the kind of creation that will justify your faith in the goodness of humankind. Ask for the pineapple and jalapeno blend, you can thank me later
There is absolutely nothing else like Jackfruit Cafe, anywhere.
Worth driving the 405 from OC to LA- what more needs to be said!
Pros: Delicious, Healthy, Easy Parking
Cons: There should be like 200 more, in every state
angelameans
Awwwww, Thank you for your kind words that took my breath away. I'm humbled and equally as grateful. Hope to see your beautiful, Julia Roberts, face soon. xo
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