Chef Chloe Coscarelli's Favorite Vegan Eats In LA

The author of Chloe's Kitchen and creator of ChefChloe.com, Chloe Coscarelli made a mark in the culinary scene after winning the Food Network's reality show-competition Cupcake Wars, the first time a vegan chef took the top prize. In her new cookbook, Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way (Simon and Schuster), Coscarelli offers up accessible, delicious vegan recipes (including her famous vegan cupcakes) that will surely win over omnivores, carnivores, vegetarians and vegans alike.

But if you need a break from the kitchen, you're in luck. Here, Coscarelli shares her favorite vegan eats and treats in Los Angeles. Check them out and share your own favorite spots for vegans.

Related: Chef Chloe's Recipes for Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter and Cinnamon-Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Café Gratitude
639 Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 580-6383
www.cafegratitudela.com

Fresh, healthy, inventive raw and cooked vegan cuisine.

Must order: "I am Magical" burger or "I am Humble" bowl. For dessert, "I am Luscious" shake!

Casual and hearty vegan food. Flavorful and filling burgers, salads, and bowls.

Must order: Ensalada Azteca salad or Scorpion Burger

Fast-food at its finest. Impressive burgers and salads. Many people eating here don't know that it is vegan!

Must order: All Hail Kale salad

Flavorful and healthful vegan comfort food, from hearty Mexican enchiladas to light sandwiches and wraps and everything in between.

Must order: Not-Chos and a Peanut Butter Cookie for dessert!

Vegan Glory
8393 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 653-4900
www.veganglory.com

Tasty vegan Thai food. The lunch and dinner combos include an entrée, delicious brown rice, soup, and a spring roll!

Must order: Tom Kah Kai Soup, Mee Grob, Cashew Nut Tofu, See-Ew Noodles, I could go on and on…

M Café de Chaya
7119 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA
(323) 525-0588
www.mcafedechaya.com

Mostly-vegan casual macrobiotic café. Great healthy sides and sushi!

Must order: The Big Macro Burger with a side of Kale with Spicy Peanut Dressing

All-vegan Japanese food in Little Tokyo! Everything from tempura, to sushi, to noodle bowls.

Must order: Any of the ramen bowls or sushi with avocado on the outside. It's an avocado-lover's dream!

Charming dinner café. Mostly-vegan Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern cuisine. Elegant and creative dishes!

Must order: Tahini Avocado Puree for a starter and Roasted Flatbread Shawarma for dinner!

All-vegan and raw ice cream shop. No one will ever miss the dairy with the creamy textures and unique flavors of their selection.

Must order: Superfood or Chocolate Salted Caramel

Pizza Cookery
6209 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA
(818) 887-4770
www.pizzacookery.com

Family-style pizzeria with sawdust on the floor! They have an extensive vegan menu like you wouldn't believe.

Must order: Ask for vegan Garlic Cheese Rolls to start (they are free!). Vegan Vegetarian Deluxe Pizza and Vegan Southwestern Pizza are my faves!