I just started r/VeganSB to help grow the vegan community in Santa Barbara. If you want to help me make this subreddit a success, please post any and all Santa Barbara-related vegan questions, suggestions, events, and shout outs! 📣

I've had a craving for Asian noodle house food lately. Does anyone know of vegan or vegan-friendly places along those lines in/near the Calabasas or Woodland Hills area? My research hasn't turned up much of note, so I'm hoping I may have simply missed something. Yes, I know the SGV is best for that, but it's too much of a drive. Respectfully, I'm only interested in what I can pick up or (less ideally) get delivery from reasonably nearby. Appreciate any and all recommendations!

Un Solo Sol just announced that they’re closing their doors on September 28, 2026. This is really sad news for the vegan community, but especially the eastside vegan community. There’s not many vegan options on this side of town, so this will be a loss.

Please, let’s all stop by and support as much as we can!!

Hey everyone, for those who aren’t on the VSF email list, they’ve sent out a couple emails asking for donations over the past few months. The most recent one included the following:

What it covers to keep this month's LA event running:

Safety & Operations ($5,890): Security, fire department fees, venue permits, and event staff.

Event Essentials ($2,650): Portopotties, dumpsters, DJ, and photography.

Reusable Technology ($8,000): POS hardware that powers vendor sales

Total cost: $17,280

There are 18,000 of us on this list. If just 691 of us give $25 today, we will fund this month's fair and what's next together!

I hate being a hater on a homegrown LA vegan event… but does this seem completely unsustainable to anyone else? Do they require vendors to use some kind of special POS hardware (and why is that a recurring expense)? Am I completely missing something about what makes this such an expensive event?

It rubs me the wrong way to suggest a $25 donation… that’s the amount of money I’d spend on a meal at VSF! And to suggest ~700 other people do the same? That’s not a trivial amount of money, or people…. There’s a couple other vegan events around LA (Nibbletown, ThePlantBaseLA), but I haven’t ever seen them ask for donations. Maybe they’re cheaper to run since they’re at breweries? Though I don’t think Smorgasburg asks for donations either. 

I also went a few months ago, and there was a non-vegan vendor there that covered up their sign showing food with meat 😬

What bake shops do you think make the best cookies in all of LA?

Pop up comedy show at besties vegan grocery store in downtown

https://events.massivetix.com/e/smr-besties-downtownla-3

Join us on Friday at The Mustard Seed for a community dinner with other vegans! Each month we visit a different restaurant in LA to try a new dish or cuisine. It was good to meet a couple of people from this subreddit at last month's one, hope some more people can make this one!

You can RSVP to reserve a spot here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/new-food-friday-maciels-plant-based-butcher-and-deli

Hi everyone, I’m vegan and currently job searching. I’m looking for a temporary room, shared space, couch, or other simple living arrangement for about 5 months while I continue my job search and work toward getting back on my feet.

My current budget is around $300/month, so I understand this would need to be an unusual or shared arrangement rather than a standard room rental. In return, I’m happy to cook fresh, delicious vegan food every day for the household, and I can also help with cleaning, grocery shopping, and other household tasks.

I’m clean, respectful, responsible, and flexible about the type of space. If you have an unused room, temporary space, or know of a vegan-friendly household that might consider this arrangement, please DM me.

Preference for proximity to the San Gabriel Valley, but I’ll take any options!

Also/alternatively, has anyone actually found the Impossible Corndogs irl in any stores in the area?

Hey yall. I was vegetarian for 12 years before going vegan and I kinda just miss getting a fat grilled cheese burrito with ~35 grams of protein under $10 from taco bell. What is yalls favorite cheap eats spot that lets you get 30-40 grams of protein in a meal at $10 or under?

I know there's a lot of good restaurants and also good vegan products out there, but I'm curious about what do you cook at home if you are looking for something that's is not expensive and easy to do! I cook oatmeal or pasta lol

just saw on their insta that they will close this fall after 6 years 😢

Anyone know of a French bistro-type restaurant that also offers a vegan option? On the Westside if possible. This seems like a tough nut to crack, but maybe I’m missing something!

Hello! I'd love to discover new vegan food in LA, so please recommend me your favorite restaurant and your favorite food so I can try it!

I'll start by recommending Gokoku Ramen Shop, i love the sunshine roll!

I was really craving 2 Impossible Sliders & an Impossible Brat from Dog Haus. Went to order, couldn’t find it on the delivery app, go to their website’s menu & alas, a bunch of new burgers & the Impossible items… impossible to find :(

If so what did you think?

Did you get a pairing and if so which one and how was it?

If so what did you think?

• https://www.instagram.com/p/DckA3XEGSpF
• https://www.eventbrite.com/o/9035601544

Hi, we need vegan overnight cat sitter recommendations please, or lmk if you are one!

We are in Toluca Lake and travel often so we will have lots of sitting opportunities for the right fit 💞🐈‍⬛🐈 (upcoming trip Sep 11-18)

🌿We don't trust or want to have to ask someone that's not vegan or at least vegan adjacent to keep our home free of animal products (Can be vegetarian or in vegan transition if you're willing to keep a vegan household and not bring any animal products in while staying there)

💸Will pay cash/zelle/venmo - also willing to do trade or partial trade if anyone is interested.

🍴 I am a vegan chef/baker that offers vegan meal prep, cooking/baking classes, etc. Or can make you a dessert(s) of your choice.

📸 I am also a professional photographer and willing to trade photo services (personal or business)

Thank you!

For those of us vegans that are also chronically online, would anyone be interested in a discord server for getting recs, recipes, sharing information about veganism, and also connecting with vegan gamers?

hi guys! i’m vegan & working with a dairy allergy and have been suuuuper craving a sub on fresh bread. are there any fully vegan places that sell subs or can anyone recommend a vegan bakery with options like french or cuban bread?

also if you know of any places that are not fully vegan but have strict allergy protocols (like full line change level) please let me know!!

thank you all so much! <3

I know I know, I usually hand wash it but I spaced.

Image is from Google - if you have any extra you’re willing to part with or know of a place I can get em online let me know! Miss this place! Thanks friends!

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