Eco-Friendly Restaurants

A quick guide to local restaurants that are eco-conscious in one or more ways. Some restaurants listed are completely vegetarian and/or vegan, while other restaurants are focused on sustainable farming and fishing or even the building itself has parts made from renewable and enrgy efficient materials. Detailed reviews & more listings will be coming soon! If you have any restaurants you would like to add, please send an email to kristen@green-la.com.

M Street Coffee

Address: 13251 Moorpark St (just east of Fulton), Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: (818) 907-1400
Hours: Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday - Sunday 8am to 5pm
Website: www.mstreetcoffee.com coming soon!
Type: Organic coffee and espresso, organic tea selection, fruit smoothies and artisan baked goods.
Eco-Point: Most drinks are organic, fair trade and low calorie. Fruit smoothies are made with all fruit, no corn syrup! M Street Coffee is committed to serving natural products, staying away from food colorings, preservatives, refined sugars and corn syrup. They even serve their delicious drinks in biodegradable ecotainers. Organic milk, rice milk and soy milk alternatives.
Plan ahead: Rent M Street Coffee for your next event.

Elf Cafe

Address: 2135 W Sunset Blvd. (On the corner of Alvarado) Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Echo Park)
Phone: (213) 484-6829
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 6pm-11pm (Dinner Only)
Website: Not Available
Type: Vegan/Vegetarian/Mediterranean Cuisine
Eco-Point: All Vegan/Vegetarian (No Meat or Wine served) Organic Wine is available next door, small corkage fee
Plan ahead: Cash Only

Inn of the Seventh Ray

Address: 128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga, CA 90290
Phone: (310) 455.1311
Hours: Lunch Served Monday - Friday 11:30am-3:00pm, Saturday 10:30am-3:00pm Dinner Served Monday - Sunday 5:30pm-10:00pm, Sunday Brunch 9:30am-3:00pm
Website: www.innoftheseventhray.com/restaurant
Type: Ranges from Raw Vegan Tapas to rich Duck Breast - A little something for everyone.
Eco-Point: Most foods and grains are organically grown or purchased from local farms. Natural meats with no antibiotics or force fed hormones, only naturally raised and range fed chicken. Fresh fish and minimal dairy products are used, while staying away from food coloring, preservatives, refined sugar and bleached flour. They even serve non-alcoholic wine.
Plan ahead: Dinner & Large Parties require reservations.


Tribal Cafe

Address: 1651 W. Temple St., #A, Los Angeles, CA 90026-5026
Phone: (213) 483.4458
Hours: TBD
Website: www.tribalcafe.com
Type: A wide variety of coffee drinks, (organic coffee available), iced teas, milk teas, blended drinks (slushies), boba smoothies, frappes, sandwiches and wraps.
Eco-Point: There are plenty of food options for vegetarians. They do offer chicken, turkey, and tuna, which they are more than willing to substitute to your preference.
Plan ahead: Check out Tribal Cafe's Calendar. They encourage artists and performers to showcase their work and performances.


Paru's

Address: 5140 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (323) 661-7600
Hours:Monday-Friday 4pm-11pm, Saturday & Sunday 1pm-10pm
Website: www.parusrestaurant.com
Type: South Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Eco-Point: The food menu is 100% vegetarian, and most of the offerings are vegan as well. Keep in mind that some of the drinks mayb contain dairy products.
Plan ahead:Paru's is open & days a week for dinner, with a very friendly staff at your service.