Jackfruit BBQ is an absolute winner in our household. Generous portions, well prepared

Since my first review, I've been here about a dozen more times so figured I'd update: It was well worth my previous hype. Goddess Bowl, Seven Layer Slayer, and Chickpea Kale Stew are my top three and all of their Artisan Toasts are hearty and satisfying (even the Avo Toast, which can be mundane most places, has a peppery balsamic glaze that makes it repeat worthy). I said it before, just now with more confidence, don't skip this place and bring a friend. High quality, fresh food that helps you feel good. read more

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Love this place. I just had the best vegetable soup I've had in a long time. I just wanted something soothing and it was delicious . Service was above and beyond. The owner is friendly, outgoing and kind. Told me about fun events in the area , welcomed me into town, and had a great energy. Will definitely be coming back, highly recommend :) read more

Happened to be around in the area since my fiancé and I had to drop by Best Buy Torrance to pick up our new TV and were pretty hungry after an afternoon of hopping around in OC! Found this spot by chance and decided hey why not, we're never in the area! It seems like it's close to the beach! So great to stop by if you're heading out there! It's a fully plant-based shop and limited outdoor seating. The shop inside has no seating area - only big enough for you to order and wait outside. There are no public restrooms in this plaza you have to go somewhere else if you need it (which is so weird! I thought most restaurants would have restrooms at least for their customers!) Coming in my fiancé already knew what to order (he was studying the menu when I was looking at wedding dresses earlier in the day in OC - his priorities were locked in LOL) We got their cauliflower shawarma and their mushroom carne asada bowls. Each are roughly $20 so our total was about $40ish after tax and tip Their cauliflower shawarma is SO GOOD. I WISHED they provided more cauliflower pieces in the bowl! We only got like 6 pieces of small and medium sized ones :( It really helped balanced out the flavor of the bowl with the tangy taste. Their mushroom carne asada bowl was so tasty, especially with their chili sauce they provide! I recommend mixing up your bowl! It can tasty salty if you just tackle it straight on, mixing it helps distribute the flavor more evenly! The portions are a good amount, I felt so full and I just couldn't finish my bowl but it was good to find a place that felt like clean and healthy eating! If I'm ever back in the area I'll come back! read more

This place is amazing! My new fav in Redondo. Even my boyfriend who is not vegan loves it. I honestly think it's better than Erewhon, and way less expensive. I can't say enough good things about this place. Seven layer slayer is to die for! Yummmmm! read more

I had the harvest salad. pretty good!! I love the mashup of ingredients that just seem to go together so well. I'm going to try the mushroom Carne Asada next time as a suggestion from the young like that took my order. It's easy to find located in a shopping center. It's more of a to go order place not a sit down. Although I do believe I saw a table or two outside. read more

lil’ Vegerie - Harvest salad - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I literally could not focus on food because I had to pee so bad and they have no restroom supposedly. Nor does any other business in the whole shopping center or across the street even though I'm a paying customer. It sucks to be treated like a criminal when I have driven 30 minutes to eat at this business establishment. read more

I almost always get the Italian Anti Pasta salad and it NEVER disappoints. I've also had some drinks, desserts, and love the coconut pumpkin curry. This place is delicious and healthy. So needed when you're always on the go read more

Really grateful that this place exists. I have always wanted a quick place for healthy takeout food. This place checks all the boxes. I really like their "poke" bowl with beets, kale, cucumbers, rice, and carrots. The sauces and dressings are delicious. I recently tried their chocolate mousse/ganache and it was incredible. Service has always been excellent, everyone seems incredibly genuine and happy to work there. No ambiance really, just a great place for takeout. read more

The food is wonderful...it doesn't matter if you are vegan, vegetarian or not. You will love their bowls! They are fresh, inventive and satisfying read more

This vegetarian food place is located in RB, and it shares the parking lot with few merchants in the plaza. Their menu options are very creative, with options of salads, soup, bowls etc. I particularly liked their spicy sauce, very tingling and bold taste. It's good for takeout, as there's no seating inside and limited tables outdoor. read more

I love their pumpkin curry. My friend had tacos which she said was ok. Have to try the other stuff. Small place & nice staff.

After a visit to the South Coast Botanical Gardens, we stopped for lunch at lil' Vegerie. We were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome and apologies for the less than stellar weather. First to know is that seating is only outside. Our selections for lunch were the cauliflower shawarma bowl and the mushroom carne asada burrito bowl. The food was so delicious! Very flavorful and fresh and filling. The strawberry dragonfruit and mandarin cardamom frescas were refreshing beverages and the perfect accompaniment. For outstanding service and incredible vegan food, lil' Vegerie is the best! Thank you chefs! read more

The staff were so kind and had quick service! Their jackfruit was sooo delicious I definitely recommend! Also their portions were really great for the price read more

Glad I was finally able to check out this highly rated vegan eatery. Staff recommended the mushroom carne asada burrito bowl, which more than lived up to the hype. Portobello mushrooms had a good texture. The spices were bold but not overbearing. The spicy chipotle crema added a perfect finishing touch with the right amount of kick. Service was fast, food came out promptly. Seating is only outside though with smaller tables so not the best for larger groups. read more

lil’ Vegerie - Mushroom carne asada burrito bowl - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Very enjoyable experience! I was surprised by how flavorful the food was and how filling the portions were. We had the Philly cheesesteak and Carne Asada bowl. They were both really good. If you are thinking Vegan food would be bland and uninspiring, you'd be very surprised. The owner is very nice and informative. You can tell he is passionate about the food and I love that he gave us flavored water to try and even a little sample of the soup he was developing for his menu. There are a few tables outside if you want to take your dog, and I saw a lot of people doing takeouts on Sat afternoon. If you are in the area, give this place a try! Def a place I'd like to support, you can tell all the food is made with a lot of love and care. read more

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The place I didn't know existed! This is clean, vegan food that is packed with plants and not weird fake meats. It reminds me of the original Native Foods from way back in the day. Lil Vegerie is a local gem and I've already recommended it to several people who want vegan food or just good honest takeout! The staff is passionate about the food and they have great customer service. I recommend the lentil chili and the pumpkin curry with wild rice. So hearty and energizing and filling, and great portions for the price. read more

It's good variety good food. Flavor is very good. We're glad we found this place! I would love a burrito on the menu.

I absolutely loved this place! My niece and I continued our vegan adventures. I saw this one on Yelp and decided to give it a try after reading their story and checking out the menu. First of all, I want to mention that the customer service is stellar! The guy that helped us, I think his name was Albert, explained the menu in great detail and gave us recommendations. We had trouble deciding what to get because everything sounded so good! What we ordered: BBQ Jackfruit : I ordered this, but I honestly didn't like it. The lemon juice on the broccoli was way too much IMO. It overwhelmed everything else. However, my niece tasted mine and loved it. So I think it's just a personal preference. Seven Layer: my niece ordered this. I tasted this and definitely regretted my choice. All of the ingredients were seasoned great and went well together. It reminded me of a Chipotle bowl. Chickpea Tuna: I took this to go. I ate it a couple of days later. Everything held up really well. I was concerned about that. The creamy dressing on the chickpeas mimicked the tuna texture so well and tasted great. They cherry tomatoes added a nice pop of freshness to cut through the richness. Philly Cheesesteak: we got this for my brother. He said it was good but only ate a portion. So my niece ate the rest the next day. She said the texture was really weird and unpleasant. So definitely eat this the same day. Once Albert learned that I didn't enjoy my choice, he let me get something else from the menu. I chose the Seven Layer. I thought that was so nice. They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy! We'll definitely go back! read more

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I LOVE this place! I was visiting a friend and she recommended we come here for lunch as I am a vegetarian. I was blown away by all the options and flavors. It's so hard for me to find meat substitutes at restaurants, usually they just remove the meat and then it's not the same meal. But here I could get a vegan Philly Cheesesteak Bowl or a carne asada bowl and feel satisfied with the taste. Parking was easy and the service was nice. The portions are big and the prices are typical for LA. We did take it to go as there is no indoor seating, but the food came out fast. I only wish I lived closer so I could eat here all the time! read more

lil’ Vegerie - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The food here is fantastic--healthy yet incredibly satisfying. Everything was packed with flavor. I had the Aji Poké Bowl and my husband ordered the Mushroom Carne Asada. Both were excellent, and I would definitely order them again. The grain in the Aji Poké was especially fragrant--it left me wanting more. The Mushroom Carne Asada was also delicious, though I personally would have preferred more mushrooms and fewer beans. read more

What a treat and right in our backyard!!!! The environment is no seating inside but tables outside. They' still create a great vibe. Colorful and welcoming. We were a group of four with some never trying a vegetarian meal. The owner went out of his way to explain the menu and make it possible for us to try lots of things. Everything was so fresh and delicious. People that don't normally like veggies were loving it! Carrot lox is soooo satisfying. Harvest salad has fantastic dressing and great balance of salty, sweet , smoke. Slay bowl was so satisfying. So many things I can't wait to come back and try. I have never been a big vegan cheese person but this was really good, especially the "goat" cheese.very creative and elegant . You font need to be a vegetarian to love this place. Looking forward to supporting this neighborhood gem. read more

If you like something light, pure yet providing you a lot of proteins in the same time, give a try at this place!! read more

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DELICIOUS food that's also nutritious. I can't recommend this place enough. The portions are generous, the pricing is fair, the ingredients are wholesome but nothing is lacking in flavor. I was so happy with the way they thoughtfully season each ingredient- you can taste that their dishes are high quality. The Goddess bowl is incredible- like Fall in a bowl. Went back yesterday and tried the mushroom asada. My husband got the 7 Layer Slayer- I had a bite and wanted to steal his bowl from him. That's definitely what I'm ordering next time. We'll keep coming back to try different things! read more

Food was INCREDIBLE and staff was so kind. We got two different burrito bowls and both were 10/10. Excellent jackfruit as well. So happy to have this in the South Bay! read more

lil’ Vegerie - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Came here with some friends on a Sunday for lunch. There was plenty of parking right out front. We ordered and received our food quickly. I got the Loaded SoCal Hash, which is on their online menu but not their in-store menu. I felt it was a happy medium between the Philly Cheesesteak and Mushroom Carne Asada, which is exactly what I was looking for! My total came out to $21 or $22 after tax and tip, which is decently pricey but worth it. I felt that the meal was filling without making me feel gross, and I appreciated all the flavors and textures. There are a few small tables outside, but we ended up walking 5 minutes to the beach and eating there. Employees were very kind, gave us good recommendations, and offered to bring us water with a splash of hibiscus when we were waiting for our food! read more

lil’ Vegerie - Loaded SoCal Hash - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This food is ridiculously good. I HATE that they are expensive and don't have inside seating because I would spend my whole paycheck here if I could. Nice owners, the best vegan food which is all gluten free (thank you!), and huuuuuuge portions. Seriously, I don't know how on earth they make plants taste like this. Cannot go wrong with a single menu item here. SUCH a hidden gem. read more

I'm shocked I haven't written a review of my favorite vegan spot in the entire Southern California maybe in the country. When I tell you, this place is a gem believe me. Cute and aesthetically pleasing family owned shop that brings very fresh ingredients and flavorful & creative dishes. I come with my family so we all get something different. I'll be honest that I'm bias when I say the goddess bowl is the best one in the menu. I quite literally get it 98% of the time I'm there. I will say request for the non sweet tahini as some times, when combined with the sweet potato in the bowl it can be a little too sweet which I'm going for more of the savory. I have tried almost everything on the menu and I seriously can't find a "bad" one. Something for everyone. Hot or fresh they got options. The portion size is great, we actually split one order between our 2 toddlers. You're always greeted with a smile from the owner himself, Jason (really great guy), or the cooks who have just as big as a smile. You'll be happy to support! Hope they are around for a long time! read more

lil’ Vegerie - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This place is phenomenal! I ordered their coconut pumpkin curry and it is, without a doubt, one of the best things I've ever had. I wish I lived close enough for this to be a regular place for my take-out options. If ever in the area again I will be sure to stop in. read more

Amazing food matched the Amazing customer service. Cashier was very helpful. Clean A grade restaurant. read more

lil’ Vegerie - Mushroom Carna Asada - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Bruh idk how this place is so amazing but it is. Try the mushroom asada bowl. You will be impressed.

Went back again & tried the loaded SoCal hash. Similar to the portabello "asada" bowl but with some differences & bits of potato. So good!! read more

lil’ Vegerie - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Wow, it's really good!! Had the mushroom Asada and it was two full meals! Gustavo is a gem, they are lucky to have him running the front! read more

What an amazing treat this place was. There was a group of eight of us who visited today. Some who were skeptical about it being vegan. Every member of our party thoroughly enjoyed their meal. We tried the seven layer slayer, cauliflower schwarma, carrot lox, bean soup, BLTA salad. All awesome. Also is a great fit for allergies. Vegan gluten free and peanut free. Service also wonderful! read more

This place far exceeded my expectations. My daughter and I were driving by and she out of nowhere asked if I thought there was hummus. Knowing it's a vegetarian place, I assumed there was. We've driven passed this place dozens of times but we're meat eaters this place doesn't pop out to us as a must stop. That Changed today. The menu was more extensive than I anticipated. The service was great. The place is really small, not somewhere that can seat a lot but you won't be disappointed by the flavorful food. My daughter had the chickpea tuna toast and was so happy with it. I had a toast with hummus, cucumber and olives. It was super tasty. We will be regular customers now. I wish I would have taken a pic of our food but once we started eating, it disappeared pretty quickly. read more

It's incredible what the chef is able to do without using any animal products, soy, or gluten. The agua fresca and the pressed juices were also righteous! We felt warmly welcomed by Jason and made friends immediately. I can't wait to go back! read more

lil’ Vegerie - Seven Layer Slayer - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PLACE?!? Some of the best vegan food I've had in LA. RUN dont walk here. Literally everything is good and we will 100% be back! read more

Oh my goodness, the lil' Vegerie is truly my favorite restaurant! I go there weekly and have enjoyed everything I've tried. Right now I crave the Harvest and BBQ Jackfruit bowls, but on sunny days, it is always the chickpea salad. And their lentil chili is addictive! So too the avocado toast. Gustavo behind the counter always greets me by name. He greets and helps customers as well as makes the food sometimes. He is so kind and professional to all of us. I love sitting in the little butterfly garden outside where you can enjoy your meal or wait for takeout. There is greenery everywhere. I mean, you can tell the owners truly love plants. I do too, so I love admiring their decor. I'm so glad we have the lil' Vegerie in our neighborhood! But I would travel from LA just to satisfy my cravings. We are so lucky to have this vegan gem close to us. Thank you lil' Vegerie! I'm so glad you exist! read more

We catered from lil' Vegerie last year at Spotify and we LOVED how much food and how much flavor we got. Since then, I've dropped by a couple times whenever I'm in the South Bay. Each time, the folks working at the front have been SO nice and they always convince me to try something new on the menu. Love love love this place since the first time I stumbled upon it in 2023!! read more

Such a great little vegan spot! I bought the mushroom carne asada and the portions are perfect! You would never know you are eating vegan. Highly recommend this locally owned restaurant. read more

lil’ Vegerie - Mushroom carne asada - Vegan Near Me - Redondo Beach, California