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West Hollywood vegan restaurant serving contemporary vegan-vegetarian cuisine. Weekend brunch. Has other locations in Southern California. Street parking. Confirmed reopened Jan 2019. Open Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Tue-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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414 N La Cienega Blvd (at Oakwood), West Hollywood, California, USA, 90048
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130 Reviews
First Review by Meganfrolic
Chia
Points +3635
Decent - Edit
I had read about this place on happycow and have eaten here a couple times. Here's my Real Food Daily review.
Read moreThe last time I was here it was on a Sunday, and parking on the street was scarce. My friend and I had to drive around the block before beating someone else to a spot in a side street a block from the restaurant.
The restaurant was busy and very noisy with loud music playing. We were seated quickly but had to wait a long time for our server to take our order.
From the menu we opted for the brunch items. We got the pancakes (came with 3 pancakes), and we got "The Weekender" plate which consisted of tofu scramble/hash brown/tempeh bacon/2 slices of french toast. My friend did not like his pancakes, said they were plain and airy. I thought they tasted okay. The tofu scramble and hash brown were good, but the tempeh bacon was very salty. The french toast was okay.
Overall, I liked the modern decor and the menu variety. The food is all right. The prices vary, some items pricey (around 17 for a daily special plate) and some moderate (sandwich for around $13).
Pros: all vegan, nice contemporary decor, varied menu
Cons: slow service when busy, gets pricey, street parking
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msvegan
Points +377
Its All Good - Edit
I've never had anything bad from this location of RFD.
Read moreThe Reuben Sand. is a personal fav and the daily specials are always worth trying.
Great good.
Pros: Delicious, High Quality, Vegan
Cons: Slighty pricey but worth it
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miss-mischief420
Points +94
overrated - Edit
ok food but wow the crowd and price
Read morePros: location, menu, quality
Cons: parking, price, crowded
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VegeJules
Points +25
Real Food Daily - Edit
I've been only once, but I dream of this place many times. I live in Long Beach and wish they had a RFD here. I would love to work there. I was first introduced to RFB by a friend who is not a vegetarian. He said they had the best burrito he's ever eaten. During this visit I shared some cashew cheese nachos with some friends. We were all in heaven. I can't recall what else I had, but I know it was great. Check out their online menu. They have specials that change from week to week. Some day I'd love to go there during a holiday.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Friday March 25, 2011
Pros: excellent food, you can buy recipe book
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AmericanPhil
Points +246
Favorite.Restaurant.Ever - Edit
I could wrote 200 things...but I'll leave it at saying it's favorite vegan restaurant in the world...should be enough.
Read morePros: Best, Food, Ever
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Jessica-Chickpea
Points +84
Best Real Food Daily you'll ever get! - Edit
I live am from Melbourne, Australia and have done a bit of travelling in my time and let me tell you that RFD is a must for all vegan's, vegos and meat-eaters alike. Truly delicious food, cooked well, every time. I prefer the Santa Monica restaurant over the West Hollywood eatery only because it has a more laid-back vibe. WH is obviously more 'Hollywood' and because of that you'll often spot some stars such as Davy Havoc from band AFI and Jesse Spencer from TV show House.
Read moreMy favourite starter is the nachos with cashew cheese and all the other extras such as the taco mix and veggie ground round. I am a fan of Mexican food so the burrito and the tacos also do it for me! If you're in the mood for some hearty food, the Salisbury Steak or the TV dinner with sure hit the spot. The seitan and wheat cutlets are divine especially with mashed potato and gravy. The caesar salad is also tasty with the dressing and croutons. There's an extensive wine and alcohol list sure to win over your palate.
The staff are happy and helpful and they even sell Anne Gentry's own masterpiece of recipes in a cookbook of RFD delights. A must for the out-of-towner! Enjoy healthy, balanced scrumptious vegan meals.
Pros: Delicious, Large Servings, Reasonably Priced
Cons: Only In The USA
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rvasquez
Points +243
Amazing! - Edit
One of my all time favorite vegan restaurants! Everything we had was absolutely delicious and well worth the price. I got the salisbury seitan and a ceasar salad; both were fabulous! Definitely a must if you're in LA. I would recommend their cookbook as well, everything I have tried has turned out great!
Read morePros: Amazing Food, Great Portions
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
Comfort food - Edit
We used to live within walking distance, but started to go less often as they raised their prices and made items ala carte. That's not to say the food isn't good. It is. I love their club sandwich, burger with the works and the nachos. And they have weekly and monthly specials. The tiramisu is amazing on the days they have it. The red potato salad is fantastic. They make great comfort food. Get Ann's cookbook and make it yourself. The gumbo recipe is terrific. We went on the holistic holiday at sea cruise last year when Ann was there doing cooking demonstrations. We went to all her shows just to get all the samples (and extras!).
Read morePros: vegan comfort food, amazing tiramisu, good portions
Cons: now ala carte, parking
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mollypitcher
Points +72
Not Good... - Edit
I got their version of a macrobiotic plate. It came with kidney beans, brown rice, sea vegetables, a slaw, and terribly overcooked chard, asparagus, carrots and sugar snap peas--I could barely stomach the sogginess of the vegetables. It was just after they opened, so really there was no excuse. It is a vegan establishment if they can't cook the vegetables well they are doing something wrong. My boyfriend's RFD burger wasn't very good either. The combination of texture and color made it very unappetizing (it looked a little like raw meat), but he said once he got past that it was okay.
Read moreMy fresh juice was fantastic, but I would say that was the only good thing about our meal.
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Island Hopper
Points +61
Use to Love It - Edit
I use to love this place. I still like it and do eat here occasionally, but..... It seems the waitstaff has gotten really full of themselves. The food has gotten heavy and boring. And as others have noted, it's pretty pricey eating here. I don't mind paying when the food & service merit it, but things just don't add up here. Maybe it's that high WeHo rent, but I think there is more to it than that. Anyway this place does get busy, and the food is ok. On the plus side for them, I had my small dog with me once and they let me have him with me on the patio. They even brought him a bowl of water. I'd rate RFD good but that isn't an option here at HappyCow, so they have to get a fair.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Prices, Staff
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LFL
Points +36
Real food is really good - Edit
I love Real Food Daily. The food is the next best in Los Angeles after Madeleine Bistro. And since I can only afford to eat at Madeleine Bistro once or twice a year, I go to Real Food Daily more often. Both the West Hollywood and Santa Monica locations consistently serve great food, and our waiters have been very friendly.
Read more(As an aside, we spotted Alyson Hannigan and Queen Latifah eating at the West Hollywood location on our first visit! It was something of a thrill).
The restaurant has great weekly and salad specials. From the regular menu, the nachos (get them with seitan and jalapeno "cheese") are stupendous. I love to get their salads (so far I've enjoyed both the house salad and the farm chop) with the caesar dressing, which I can't get enough of. The house (tahini) dressing and the peanut sauce are also quite good. I love the El Bandito Rojo, which I get topped with the jalapeno "cheese." Also good are the mashed potatoes and gravy and the chai soy latte.
The desserts vary a bit more in quality, some (the chocolate hazelnut cake and the chocolate espresso truffle) are excellent, while others (the cupcake and the brownies with ice cream) are okay but not as great.
The great thing about RFD is that the menu is huge and everything is vegan. I feel like a kid in a candy store when I go there. It's thrilling to be asked "Would you like that with rice milk or soy milk?" when I order a chai. There are many menu items I haven't tried yet and I look forward to sampling them.
If I could change one thing about RFD it would be the prices. They are sadly typical of Los Angeles -- it is not uncommon to pay $14 or $15 for an entree. On the upside, at least you are getting a full meal when you plop down that kind of cash, which is not the case everywhere in this town (Madeleine Bistro, I'm looking at you). Still, RFD is one of the places that makes me glad to be in LA, and I recommend it highly.
Pros: delicious food, great selection, all vegan
Cons: $15 an entree
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gigi1033
Points +65
Real Food, Daily - Edit
It's expensive, but soooo worth it. No question. My favorite is the $15 worth of barbeque chop salad, but i can't afford $15 daily, but would sooo go there everyday if i could. Also, they have wonderfulll daily specials.
Read morePros: yum, healthy, tasty
Cons: expensive
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nessers
Points +40
Delicious! - Edit
We had a chance to stop in for dinner before going to the Pantages Theatre for a show and we were running late. Exceptional service! We let our waitress know we were in a hurry (the place was packed) and she brought everything we ordered out in five minutes. We had to eat REALLY fast, but everything was delicious! Highly recommend the salisbury steak/seitan dish with the extra yummy gravy and the coconut cream pie. The cupcake was amazing too...bought the cookbook to take home. A must if you are in LA!
Read morePros: Great service, delicious food, lots of choices
Cons: a little hard to find
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TucsonxRob
Points +51
loved it - Edit
they've got fantastic vegan options and even some raw food options, everythings organic and with that in mind the prices are more than reasonable. i know its been said but this is a must if youre in LA.
Read morePros: great food, great service, decent prices
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Points +21840
RFD is Very GOOD! - Edit
I've been to all of the RFD locations, as I make it a point to stop at RFD during each California visit. I agree with the reviews below, it is a must when visiting CA! The potato salad is amazing, I even dream about it...LOL! I've had the Salisbury dish and the "TV Dinner" both of which were very good. They even have fresh [and good] juices too!
Read moreIf they would sell and ship their potato salad, I will be the first to order it!!!
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VeggiePinkoKat
Points +142
REAL FOOD DAILY ROCKS THE CASBAH! - Edit
Seriously, this place is one of the best veg places ever! Never a disapointing meal, try any of the following for a pleaser: yin yang salad, burrito, RFD w/ the works burger w/ avocado, cupcakes, carrot cake and this cold berry tea drink--it's so yummy. Yes, it's expensive, but what do you expect for fresh veg food? Staff is alright, not that great or anything. Perks include spotting veg stars like Alicia Silverstone--she held the door for me with a big smile, love it!
Read morePros: Excellent food, healthy cuisine, big menu
Cons: no parking, so-so staff, only on the west side
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gr8vegan
Points +2369
Don't miss the brunch! - Edit
RFD is a vegan staple in LA. You MUST hit this one or the Santa Monica location. There's more seating here, but both tend to get crowded and you usually have to wait at peak times. REMEMBER that there is always a seasonal special! Its usually the best thing on the menu. Don't miss the nacho's, by far the best vegan nachos on the planet. The Sunday brunch is a stand out, too. VEGAN OMLETS...
Read morePros: seasonal items, brunch, nachos
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Cat-astic
Points +21
Not bad, Will try again - Edit
I ordered their Salisbury "Steak" and my friend had their Thanksgiving "Turkey" dinner. I thought both dishes were decent. I loved the gravy for the Salisbury "Steak" but the actual seitan in the "steak" was very coarse and dry. The tempeh-tofu "Turkey" was ok, but didn't taste like what I remember turkey tasting like at all - more like stuffing with tofu bits in it. Great dessert - the rice cream is creamier and def better than dairy ice cream, in my opinion. All in all, good service, pretty good food at a decent price, but honestly, my heart still belongs to Madeleine's vegan bistro in Tarzana, and I would drive the extra 30 miles any given day to have fantastic vegan bistro-style food there.
Read morePros: yummy food, good, attentive service, willing to make substitutions
Cons: valet parking, dry seitan
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lorihs
Points +72
a real gem - Edit
I have been livig in LA for almost a year and I am disappointed that i waited SO LONG to go to RFD! The food was amazing, there were tons of wheat-free options which is a major plus for me! I loved it so much that I went out and bought the cook book! This is definitely one of my new faves:)
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PH0ENIX
Points +53
Delicious food, trendy veggie joint - Edit
If you can find parking and tolerate the wait, the food (although a bit on the pricey side) can't be beat. I loved the nachos, the soba misa noodles, and we had the real food meal which was a hit and miss. The carrot cake was good. One of the more memorable vegetarian restaurants in recent memory. Would love to go back again the next time I'm in LA.
Read morePros: Great food, Good ambiance, Very filling
Cons: Prices tend to be higher, Very busy, Parking
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kyvegan
Points +88
Try the tacos!!! - Edit
For a nice big satisfying vegan meal, Real Food Daily simply can't be beat. They specialize in organic comfort food (the tacos with cashew cheese is my favorite dish EVER) but offer a couple of raw options as well. The atmosphere is comfortable but cool, and it's a great place to take easily impressed out-of-towners as there is usually a celebrity sighting or two. The food is so tasty that you can even bring your omnivore friends here. My boyfriend was scared to death of an "all vegan" place, but the RFD burger turned him right around. My only gripe with RFD is that I have never been overly impressed with the deserts. They are usually much too dry, and I've never found them to be particularly imaginative. But the mocha latte is a good desert alternative. If you are only in town for a few days, I definitely suggest visiting this location rather than its Santa Monica counterpart. Since there is *much* more seating, there usually isn't a wait. And I've found the food to be more consistent, as well.
Read morePros: all vegan, best tacos ever!!!, fast, competent service
Cons: sub-par deserts
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Meganfrolic
Points +24
Yummy - Edit
Great vegan restaurant, food is really good. Some dishes I have had in the past are just okay, so I stick to what I love (the T.V. Dinner).
Read morePros: great food, healthy
Cons: pricey
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