Margo's (CLOSED)

One of the most reliable and consistent vegan restaurants in town, Margo’s is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, becoming a cozy neighborhood haunt where everyone feels like a regular, especially during happy hour from 3 to 6 pm. Chef Blake Thorson is one of the most underrated vegan chefs in the city, creating new dishes weekly from the plumpest, freshest California produce from the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market just a few miles away. His menu is approachable, but familiar favorites are served with a memorable twist, like jalapeño mashed pea toast instead of ubiquitous avocado, or honeynut squash brushed with spicy Calabrian butter and crusted with fried pepita crumble. Pizzas are outstanding, with feather light cheese, and the Sicilian-style house made crust is insanely good—and gluten-free.