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Real Food Daily
Categories: Restaurants Vegetarian Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Vegetarian, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
414 N La Cienega BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048
Neighborhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood
(310) 289-9910
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 10 pm
Sun 10 am - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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622 reviews for Real Food Daily
Review Highlights
"Everything vegan and everything delicious."
(in 353 reviews)
"The cashew cheese and pesto sauce is soo good."
(in 50 reviews)
"Quite possibly the best tempeh bacon ever."
(in 51 reviews)
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622 reviews in English
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Review from Bobby D.
Glendale, CA
2/8/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Real Food Daily Weho is just as amazing as Real Food Daily Santa Monica.
I decided to go against my normal order (the RFD Burger with the works) and try the Veggie Wrap. I made sure to add some avocado and Tempeh to it, which made it amazing. The side Cesar that accompanied it was awesome. Plus it's a vegan dressing!
I got the Sweet Green juice which was an amazing balance of fruits and veggies that isn't just good for you, but tastes great!
Amazing experience, per usual and I know I'll be back. -
Review from Jose C.
Los Angeles, CA
2/4/2012
Great if you're like me and love Vegan/Vegetarian food!
Good take out too but call ahead to avoid waiting. -
Review from Nina T.
Huntington Beach, CA
1/31/2012
!~been forgetting to post a review! the shame of me~!
I wanted to hit the mall across the way but was too hungry - landed at this joint and I don't regret it one bit. the 5 stars must have given it away - ya think?
hubs ordered the burger - it was massive and oh so good, i took a bite but couldn't fit it all in my mouth. had bacon and avocado - with some chipotle mayo i think.
I ordered meatloaf with mash potatoes and roasted something - banging!
wine and dessert - it's not cheap tho, so don't think you are coming to souplantation or whichever whatsoever other vegan place [yes!... i know souplantation is not vegan but u get my drift]
C'est la Vie - get your seitan ON! -
Review from Merci M.
Long Beach, CA
2/14/2012
The food is insanely awesome! Everything is vegetarian or vegan and everything you eat is alive and healthy. A good friend took me here and we had a great dining experience! If it was closer to my home, I would eat here often.
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Review from Kimmie H.
Torrance, CA
2/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
Maybe because I am not a vegan so I think the food is tasteless. The bacon however does taste like real bacon. I was in shock and confused.
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Review from Mimi E.
Los Angeles, CA
1/19/2012
Real Food Daily, often simply referred to as RFD is considered LA's first-string vegan eatery. I've come here a handful of times, and have been most impressed with their brunch menu. I ordered the RFD Benedict described on their menu as "savory herbed tofu, sautéed spinach, tomatoes, sourdough bread, corn, hollandaise with tempeh bacon, hash browns or fruit." It was delicious, and I seriously cleaned my plate.
The other times I have come I order off the current specials list. I'm never super impressed, which may mean that I would be better served ordering off their main menu. I recently came here with my dad, who is an extremely picky meat and potatoes type guy - who, surprisingly, said he enjoyed his Caeser Wrap which came with blackened tempeh, avocado, capers, romaine hearts, caesar dressing, spinach tortilla.
I'll try the place again, and order off their main menu. Maybe I will bump it up a star.
This is another spot for celebrity hounds.Listed in: Vegan Restaurants!
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Review from Camille R.
Somerville, MA
2/10/2012
It's expensive to eat here. The food is really good and I love the layout. Last time I was there, there were 5 of us or so and we had a seat upstairs overlooking the rest of the restaurant. There's a really nice vibe here. check it out.
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Review from Don C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/15/2012
5 Stars - As Good as it gets for Vegetarian Food!
Always consistent, always filling and always delicious.
I've been here 5+ times and would highly recommend everything on the menu. The Salads, Sandwiches, Dinners and Specials are always fresh and super tasty. My wife loves the TV Dinner, I prefer to do the specials.
TIPS: Parking is free after 8pm and is easy to find during the week so you don't have to valet. The portions are Huge! ...no need to order apps but the deserts are really good so we hold out for those
THINGS I THINK WOULD CHANGE TO IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE: Beer selection, it looks good on the menu but they are always out of 1-2 kinds of beer. I would like to see more options. -
Review from V C.
Los Angeles, CA
2/16/2012
Great food, and great service. Only downfall is they're a tad bit expensive, so I wouldn't recommend this place if you're searching for good food on a budget. But if money isn't an object, i would HIGHLY recommend this place, or maybe just go for a special treat or splurge. I know it costs more to eat healthy, but sometimes it seems as if I'm being penalized for being health conscious...
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Review from Samantha A.
Los Angeles, CA
12/29/2011
My friend's mom died last night and the family was heartbroken, as was I.
Since I wanted to help, I looked around for a place that could get wholesome food for the next day that fit their dietary requirements (mix of vegan/veg). I remembered RFD for their amazing vegan caesar salads and found their menu, but their online ordering couldn't meet the time deadline I needed. So I took a chance and left a message at 2am stating what I needed, and asked if they could help.
Around 10am this morning I got a call from Avery the manager and he said he was sorry for my loss and would help with the very short turn around. I arrived at RFD at 11:50am and everything was ready to go. Avery came out and greeted me and everyone was super kind and solicitous. They made an already bad day much better.
This is the kind of service you rarely see anymore. -
Review from Rita A.
Del Mar, CA
1/22/2012
Pure deliciousness. I don't know why I haven't reviewed this place yet. When I was living in L.A, RFD was one of my go-to spots to eat yummy organic vegan food. I just went again last weekend when I was in L.A. and it was just as good and I should say its always good to see Bill Maher with Seth Macfarlane standing in line behind you. Love those two guys :) minus annoying desperate fans slash "the tourists" wanting to take pics LOL (shaking head) #goHOME.
RFD is an amazing spot for a legit vegan meal and it certainly didn't fail to impress. I actually like this place more than M Cafe, RFD takes first place on my healthy places to eat in L.A and M cafe takes second :) just bc its waaay more flavorful than M cafe and has more creative yummy dishes. Dont get me wrong I LOVE M Cafe- its a great macrobiotic place, it is one of my favorite places to have yummy meals but you kind of get bored eating the same foods. So moving on...The Spicy Veganaise BLT wrap was amazing. Quite possibly the best tempeh bacon ever! Oh and The not-chos are my faaav, I have to order them everytime! Service was just average-ish, but the food definitely made up for everything! This organic VEGAN place is the best! Even If you're a carnivore you'll be amazed! -
Review from Mark G.
Los Angeles, CA
2/7/2012
Ok, I guess I ordered the wrong entree for dinner. It was tasteless. My spouse ordered a Mexican-style meal and loved it. He'll go back anytime, but if I eat vegan, I'll cook it myself (even though if vegan is like Kosher, my pots and pans have seen meat) and make it taste better.
Got, if you must. But ask the waiter what the "best tasting" meals are. Don't go blind into the world of veggies. I love vegetables, but I don't like them tasting like what they are if I'm paying for supposedly "gourmet" vegan. Maybe I'm just too good of a cook, weather vegan or not. -
Review from Katherine K.
Los Angeles, CA
1/4/2012
I had been wanting to try this place for a while...my boyfriend is vegan and I am unfortunately not able to eat this delicious thing called gluten...and they have some gluten free options so we finally decided to go.
There are a lot of places like Real Food Daily all over LA - and I think from now on I will be going to all those other places.
RFD first off, is EXTREMELY overpriced. I think they can get away with it because they are in the heart of West Hollywood and people have money - a lot - in this area. So, they can get away with charging 9$ for some lettuce and a side of dressing (seriously).
I had the caesar salad without the croutons...because they make them from barely flour (why?). Bland. Boring. And not worth 9$. There needs to be something else to this salad...I'm not sure what. But I think even if I was able to eat the croutons, it still would have been lacking something.
My boyfriend had a burrito...he said it was nothing special. We ordered a chocolate milkshake, which was bitter tasting...maybe the worst vegan milkshake I ever had. It's soy free, which is ok...but it honestly just tasted like ice and bitter chocolate.
We also had a gluten free cupcake. While the cake was moist, I thought it lacked in sweetness. They put a mound of icing on it to maybe cover up the lack of sweetness of the cake...but again, very mediocre. I would rather make a trip to Breakaway Bakery and get a gluten free vegan cupcake and spend half the amount of money on it.
Maybe I need to experience their brunch to enjoy this place a little more. There are just so many other places in LA I have enjoyed so much more that offer the same sort of menu - so why come back? -
Review from Madonna M.
Centerville, MA
2/4/2012
La la la la love it.
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Review from Jeff M.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
1/8/2012
I am basically a vegetarian who cheats a little and occasionally eats meat. I was really looking forward to coming here.
But If I had to eat here every night I would cheat a lot more. The burger is bland and mushy, and inside is a bacon flavored doggy biscuit-the tacos do not have fresh flavors-wouldn't hold up against any taco stand in LA
We were a table of six-tried a lot of dishes and every dish was a disappointment. All of us were shocked because everyone else in the place seemed so ecstatic. Nice people run the place. and very attractive customers inhabit the tables-and everyone seems to feel like something special is happening-But in this case the king has no clothes -
Review from Frank P.
West Hollywood, CA
12/7/2011
I should start by saying that i an NOT a veg. or vegan. I went to lunch here with a veg buddy of mine, and she loves the spot.
perhaps if i was a veggie then my experience may have been better.
the food is just OK. the flavors were good, some odd, some impressive, but overall i did not feel like i had a yummy meal here.
Clean, good service, nice vibe, just so limited menu for people that are not used to eating this sort of menu. -
Review from Mable M.
Los Angeles, CA
1/31/2012
The absolute worst service one could ever receive at a very overpriced (4.50 for a green tea, please!) cafe.
My mother and I were the only 2 people in the place. We didn't see a hostess so we sat ourselves at a 4 seater table, simply because the 2 seaters are small enough for little kids. We were quickly told "no" and had to move to a smaller table, even though there was not another soul in there...it only got worse from that point on...
Nobody seemed to care that we were through looking at the menu. The staff just stood in the back gossiping meaningless menutia. Finally a waiter arrived, but with snotty attitude.
After we ordered salads with the dressing on the side, they arrived with the dressing in the bowl...when we reminded the waiter of our request, he exclaimed "well aren't we being difficult" in his rude and sarcastic tone.
The last straw was when we ordered a refill on our subpar green tea. Only to be charged another ridiculously high 4.50 for what tasted like weak green water.
The end. Pass on this place if you want to be treated fairly and at the same time enjoy your meal. -
Review from Ray B.
Venice, CA
1/27/2012
My wife and I ate dinner here last night before watching a concert down the street. We have both eaten several meals from RFD's cookbook, but this was the first time we had a chance to eat at their restaurant.
Our waitress was great and everything she suggested we tried. We each drank an awesome blond ale, and we split a vegan version of crab-cakes for an appetizer. My wife had the tacos, and I had the vegan version of salisbury steak. Everything tasted great, and I was surprised at how in-expensive everything was.
If your a vegan, vegetarian, or just want a healthy meal, then you have to give this place a try. -
Review from Mila H.
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA
1/13/2012
Mmmmmmm. The strawberry hemp milkshake is a dream.
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Review from Rachael S.
Los Angeles, CA
1/6/2012
what makes a good restaurant? the food! the food! the food!
sure, this place is seriously over priced and the staff are not that attentive (although it was PACKED on a thursday night) but the food more than makes up for these shortcomings and will keep me coming back for more.
my friend and i shared the mexicali chopped and the stir it up (stir fry) over brown rice. both were DELICIOUS, large portions, and we left feeling full and happy. i like this place because the food is of a quality that i make at home and nothing is worse than when you leave a restaurant knowing you could have made the same thing better.
there are many items on this menu that i want to try (aka all of them) - especially some of the specials coming up this month (tamales, plantain feast). i also want to go back for lunch! this place reminds me of herbivore in san francisco but twice as expensive. whatevs, it's LA! what do you expect?
the two entrees ran us $19 each w/ tax and tip, which isn't horrible, but we did not order drinks or soup/appetizers and we certainly would have were the prices a bit more reasonable. anyway, great food and i will definitely be back, although not as often as i'd like given the high price tag.Listed in: Keepin' it Kosher
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Review from Valerie A.
Beverly Hills, CA
11/15/2011
Best vegan in all of LA- WET supreme burrito is gorg.
Fettuccine Alfredo also good. It's all amazing organic and balanced.
But they use water filtered through reverse osmosis the only thing I don't want. -
Review from Craig R.
Los Angeles, CA
10/27/2011
I'm not vegan. I'm not "organic". I do like to eat healthy and I do like to eat delicious food. Thanks to Simon and Renee for the tip on Real Food Daily. Now I can do both without feeling guilty or that I have to spend an extra hour in the gym to work off some oxtail soup or other dish I love.
At Real Food, I found the kabocha soup with corn to be amazing. I've only tried the salads and soup so I don't know about the other menu items. For the salads, I love the Mexicali chopped salad with avocado to be almost perfect. One time I switched to the BBQ tofu salad and it wasn't nearly as good.
Parking isn't easy. Try to find a spot on the side streets. Service is ok for this kind of place and the prices. A real 5-star place. Now I can eat food I like without guilt.Listed in: Great Yelp Discoveries
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Review from Allyson C.
Los Angeles, CA
10/30/2011
Haven't found any better vegan restaurant than RFD since moving to LA :)
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Review from Joanna M.
West Hollywood, CA
12/12/2011
What a disappointment! I have been ordering delivery from this location for OVER A YEAR!!! After putting in my order, I was called 30 minutes later and informed that I was out of the delivery area. The manager and staff were too lazy and rude. They would not tell the driver that they 1- had been delivery to my house for over a year and 2- I lived 1.9 miles away from the restaurant!!!! The manager was a complete asshole and I will NEVER EVER EVER eat at this establishment again.
POOR customer service, ESPECIALLY when I ordered a $20 wrap. -
Review from Tracy D.
Los Angeles, CA
1/20/2012
My Favorite place for Vegan Food. Try the little Vegan Pizza...So creative and absolutely delicious!!! I LOVE REAL FOOD DAILY..
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Review from Marilynn L.
Los Angeles, CA
1/13/2012
Got the notchos and shared with a friend for lunch. I thought they were delicious but too expensive. Is tofu more expensive than meat? Not the last time I checked. And I can't help but compare to M cafe which I think tastes better and healthier.
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Review from Jingy P.
Arcadia, CA
1/17/2012
Its unfortunate that a lot of "vegetarian/vegan" restaurants have bland, cold food. All non-vegetarians believe that if one were to become vegetarian/vegan- that's what you have to get used to (Cue Gordon Ramsay shouting 'Vegetarians have no palate!")
BUT everyone should come to real food daily to be proven OTHERWISE!
Seriously, everything I have ever ordered has been very flavorful, fresh - like seriously tasty. Also, you get a lot of bang for your buck. It's a LOT of tasty, fresh food.
People who come in here should not think of it as a vegetarian restaurant. But simply an amazing restaurant. Ann Gentry(owner/founder), thank you!
Their supreme burrito is amazing. All the salads are to die for (request tempeh bacon. that stuff is bomb) and their hemp ice-cream is decadent.
The only complaint is that their coffee isn't that good. But who cares? You come here for their great food. I have never been disappointed. I always leave happy satisfied - and thanks to all the great ingredients - Never hit by food coma! Always energized.
If only more Real-Food-Daily's existed *sigh* -
Review from Michelle C.
Los Angeles, CA
11/10/2011
My coworker took me here for a lunch date and I'm so glad she did! I love being exposed to new foods and restaurants, and I must say, RFD, you were a lovely experience.
I ordered the Real Food Meal with 3 basic items ($9.95) because according to their menu: "Based on the principles of macrobiotics, the 'Real Food Meal' is a balanced selection of foods representing the five elements of Eastern health philosophy." Awesome.
I chose the garlicky greens (veggies), soba noodles (beans and grains), and seitan (plant proteins) with wasabi sauce, YUM. For someone who adores vegetables, tofu, and all things of that nature, this was a deliciously fun meal! The food was fresh and simple, served in perfect portions, and the service was great. Our waiter was a sweetheart.
My coworker and I both left with a help milk coffee latte as a pick-me-up for the work that awaited us back in the office. I'm a huge coffee fanatic, but have never tried hemp milk before. Interesting... I wouldn't say I loved the flavor, but I didn't dislike it either. I may have to try it again to give it a more accurate verdict. -
Review from Tyler B.
West Hollywood, CA
10/9/2011
Real Food Daily is an establishment I've visited for years. Once upon a time, I was unfamiliar with the vast amounts of vegan restaurants in LA and thought only RFD and Vegan Glory existed. Needless to say, I found myself at RFD a lot. I've had phases in which I would come here 2-3 times a day. I've had phases were I would ONLY order the "Not-chos" or the club sandwich. I've had phases when I would come in obscenely drunk and probably offended some people. What I can say, is that Real Food Daily is a staple restaurant for me and probably always will be.
Let's start with the food. The "Hunk of Burning Love" is a special that comes around on occasion. It is literally my favorite dish that they produce and is essentially tempeh, brown rich, veggies and topped with cashews. It's spicy and has a little bit of a kick to it. It is a truly amazing dish. Other favorite include the "Not-chos", club sandwich, burger with "the works", "Penne for Your Thoughts" pasta special, the new chocolate strawberry smoothie and the pecan pie dessert special (even though I can't even think about eating it right now because I ate an entire pecan pie last Thanksgivings). Needless to say, there are a lot of delicious items. Every item on the brunch meal is a pretty good decision too. I've fought for their cinnamon rolls (kind of).
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to describing items on the menu. Like I said before, I've been a completely drunken mess in the past here and I still have been treated professionally by just about every person on the team. They are good when it comes to hiring people. If you've never ate vegan food before, they will help you find an item to make you expand your food horizons.Listed in: Vegan Restaurants Worth Trying
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Review from dean n.
10/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been here a couple of times and finally decided it was time for a review. What better place to impress a new friend who has an acquired taste than to take him to Real Food Daily.
Me: What do you feel like eating?
Friend: I'm open. No, spicy food.
Me: Want to try vegetarian/vegan?
Friend: I've never had that before.
Me: So, you're a virgin?
Friend: Virgin? No. Of course not.
Me: No, Vegetarian/vegan virgin.....duh?
Needless to say, he was. Thus, taking him to RFD was a good choice to pop his virgin cherry.
RFD is a small and quaint restaurant located on La Cienega. The atmosphere is loud for diner. I found it difficult to have a conversation with my friend. It is not that loud during lunch from my recollection.
We started with the hummus which was tasty. The hummus is served with cucumbers and slices of pita bread. I can't remember having such good hummus that was not a Mediterranean restaurant.
My friend ordered the pasta special and I ordered the salisbury seitan. I could tell my friend enjoyed his entree as he finished all of it. The salisbury seitan was okay for a dish that was not made with any meat. However, I probably would order the tacos as I ordered that in the past and that was always a winner.
We shared the glutten free orange cupcake for desert. My friend and I are suckers for cupcakes. The cupcake was a sweet and delicious. I allowed my friend to eat most of it since it was his first time here. I watched his eyes roll up as he eat that delectable and scrumptious morsel. That was when I knew his cherry was popped. Mission accomplished.
The service was fast. Our server was friendly while we dined. However, I found him a little pushy for us to pay our check as he was leaving his shift.
Parking here is bad since it is on La Cienega. They offer valet which is the best option at night. You can find some metered street parking on La Cieniga but read the signs.
Me: Did you like what you ate tonight?
Friend: Yes. This was a good selection. Better than the ghetto Thai idea.
Me: (With a grin on my face and fingers pressed together) Excellent....... -
Review from Amy S.
Los Angeles, CA
9/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm not vegetarian or vegan. I would go so far to say that I LOVE meat and a little part of me gets angry when I hear someone is vegan. I just don't like that people have to bend over backwards to get vegans something they want when usually they're vocal, pretentious or preach-y.
Tangent. Yes. Okay. Wrong Audience.
Anyway, went here tonight and was completely surprised in a good way. Nothing tasted as if it were missing something. You know how sometimes if you get a vegan cupcake and you just think, "I miss eggs!"
Well, RFD isn't like that. It's packed with flavor and I really enjoyed my experience here.
Had the sea cake to start, the enchiladas for the main course and shared carrot cake for dessert. AND they have vegan wine. Great! To top it off, had two separate celebrity sightings in one night. I'm impressed.
The only reason it's not five star is...while it was truly a lovely meal, it's never going to be as good as a fantastic filet mignon at a renowned steakhouse. I'm sorry but it's true.Listed in: Sweet Tooth
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Review from Carly P.
10/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
My boyfriend and I love to come to this place for date night! It's a vegetarian place with vegan optional and they even serve wine and beer, a plus since most only-vegetarian places don't have a liquor license.
My favorite dishes here are the TV dinner, burger with tempeh bacon and fettuccine alfredo. My boyfriend loves the ruben sandwich!
For desert get the cupcake that's made to love like a hostess cupcake with the white swirl of icing on top. It you love chocolate then this is to die for!!! So much better than the original - sorry Hostess!Listed in: Favorite LA Vegetarian Places
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Review from David B.
New York, NY
9/4/2011
So, here are my thoughts on the subject. I'd prefer a decent iced green tea, straight up in a glass. It's natural, normal and doesn't harm any animals nor requires the inclusion of any meat product. Instead, it's hesitatingly brewed and poured over ice, but only upon insistence. Oh well, at least they're willing to do it so I am pleased.
What IS worthy of four and a half stars would be the cookie selection. I am typically an enormous carb-ophobe yet I would happily give up the ghost having consumed every single one of their choices of oatmeal raisin, carob chocolate chip or peanut butter. Heaven on a plate or wrapped in plastic wrap to go, whichever you prefer but you simply cannot go wrong.
Yum...simply yum.... -
Review from Kathleen R.
San Jose, CA
I love love love RFD. I've been to a good amount of vegetarian and vegan restaurants and this is one of the best. Love the food. Love what they represent. I just love everything!
I've had a couple of their menu items and each one I've had were delicious! Listed below are my reviews on each item I've had. Warning: it's a doozy!
*SEA CAKE:
- This is my FAVORITE thing on the menu. It's ridiculously good. Good enough to make me act a fool after eating this appetizer. It's succulent, perfectly seasoned, soft and melt in your mouth inducing that you might just want to order two of these... or three! (5 STARS) I'd give it 10 if I could.
*PIZZA YA CAN EAT-ZA:
- I love corm meal, period. Corn meal cereal. Corn meal tortillas; so the fact that this pizza has a corn meal crust caught my eye. This, too, was really good. The cashew cheese here is the stand out winner. This was the first time I had the cheese and it blew me away. I like it better than regular cheese! (4 STARS)
*WET SUPREME BURRITO:
- You can also get this dry as well. Probably one of the best burritos I've had. I've only been a veggie for a little over a year and a half and I must say that this burrito was up to par with some that I've consumed. Yes, its not a greasy carne asada/california burrito from super sergios in San Diego but it's a great alternative to those who have seen the veggie light. Highly recommended. The tempeh bacon bits is probably what made the burrito... you know what they say, Bacon IS good with everything! (5 STARS)
BURGER WITH THE WORKS RFD:
- I dont know what they put in the patty but it was pretty freaking good. I tried figuring out the ingredients but was only able to make out some of them. It's flavorful and reminiscent of something else I've had that reminds me of home so definitely a plus. nom nom in my belly. (4 STARS)
THE CLUB TRIPLE DECKER:
- This was the FIRST thing I ordered at RFD. Ordered because I hadn't had bacon in forever and wondered what tampeh bacon tasted like. So glad I did. If you don't want any of that hooplah and fancy vegan alternatives in your food and want something simple, opt for this instead! Delicious! (4 STARS)
REAL FOOD MEAL: Brown rice, beans, greens, land and sea vegetables, pressed salad, dressing or sauce
- The 'Real Food Meal' is a balanced selection of foods representing the five elements of Eastern health philosophy. I liked it alot actually. It's super simple with seasoning being only salt and pepper. It was enjoyable and highly likable if you like that earthy taste and feeling (which I love). (5 STARS)
COOKIE: Regular Vegan and Gluten Free
- LOVE the regular vegan cookie but the Gluten free texture reminds me more of a cake. Delicious either way! :) -
Review from Shannon R.
Los Angeles, CA
I have recently developed an undying love for real food. Unprocessed, fruit from the earth, pure food that's treated with respect. It's so easy to grab a frozen meal and microwave it for a few minutes, but I realize now the time saved isn't worth the toll it takes. So I'm cooking simpler, with fresh ingredients, and when I eat out, I want all that but better. Real Food Daily delivers.
Dinner for 2 is fairly pricey, so more often than not I grab and go just for myself. They have an excellent online ordering system, so I don't even need to take out my credit card when I get there. Their assortment of vegan (and sometimes gluten-free!) desserts makes them my go-to place for when the need for chocolate cake at 9pm nearly debilitates me.
I love their Sunday Brunch!!! The waffles and pancakes are perfect for those wary of vegan breakfast goods. Personally, I am head over heels in love with their Ava B n' Cheez Scramble. It was my first tofu scramble and I'm a convert - eggs, begone! The hash browns were just the right amount of greasy goodness without sending me into a food coma. And, okay, the OJ is about $6, but it's a freakin' treat. Freshly squeezed means it's not pasteurized so you get to benefit everything oranges have to offer. Plus it doesn't come in one of those dinky glasses either. I'd venture to guess it's 16oz of pure California sunshine.
Minus half a star for the prices, and for not always being consistent. The waffle I remembered being fluffy and delicious came out fairly dense for a potential convert, and he was thusly not converted. For shame!Listed in: Vegan Foodie, How Sweet!
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Review from sue r.
Pasadena, CA
12/27/2011
I've been here a few times now, so I think it's fair for me to review. Although, please take my review with a grain of salt because I love heavy fatty rich meals when I eat out...
I tried the club sandwich and couldn't help but think I was eating bird food. I also missed out on no fries. I get that fries aren't exactly the healthiest thing in the world, so how about baked sweet potato? Just an idea...
I've also tried the "TV dinner" and the "Gluten Free Holiday Teaser" - both were good. You can tell a lot of work is put into the preparation of the food here. But I couldn't help but think I was eating high end baby food. At some point, it all started to taste the same! Surprisingly, I found the cheapest thing on the menu - the house salad to be the best thing on the menu, it comes with tahini dressing which was delicious. I also enjoyed the fresh juices, the red head is my favorite :)
Overall, healthy spot to try if you're into healthy food. I'll probably come here sparingly when friends want to eat here, and I'll stick with my salad. -
Review from ian s.
Signal Hill, CA
11/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Tasty, clean food... it was a little while ago I went here, so I can't be too specific on the main dish, but the vegan carrot cake was freakin' incredible. There isn't too much of a "eeerrrrggghhhh i'm a vegan, i'm better than you" vibe there, either.
The dudes next to me did have the most annoying loud conversation the ENTIRE time i was there (and had finished their food before i even walked in... i bet the waitress loved that one). anyway - i digress - good place. you should try it. -
Review from Anthony F.
Los Angeles, CA
12/24/2011
One of my all time favorite restaurants! Fantastic food!!! Definitely try the Mexicali Chop, Not-Chos and the TV Dinner!
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Review from A T.
Los Angeles, CA
8/20/2011
I drive from Brentwood to this RFD because the service is a thousand times better than the SM RFD. There is never a wait to be seated, the hostess and wait staff are friendly and on top of things. I cannot say enough how much good service can make or break an experience. I'm thankful for this RFD.
Some of my favorites are the nachos, the club sandwich and the fettuccine. My favorite desserts are the faux stress cupcakes, oreo cream cake and cheese cake.
There's valet parking and metered parking along the street. -
Review from Herbert T.
Los Angeles, CA
7/29/2011
I brought two vegetarian friends here for dinner at their request.
My meal that evening turned out to be a yucky plate of "meat substitute", lukewarm mashed potato, gravy and overcooked broccoli -- overpriced for what it was and inedible.
My dining companions oohed-and-ahhed about how delicious their identical meals were.
Food nirvana for taste-impaired starstruck vegans who have drunk the Koolaid. For the rest of us, this RFD is the culinary equivalent of the Emperor's new clothes.
