In honor of Juneteenth 2024, we decided to highlight an African American owned business in Los Angeles. When I say we were not prepared for such a great find – I mean it!
Wow! That’s what we have to say about the vegan cheeseburger at Vurger Guyz. It is amazing! The soft bun, carmalized onions, melted vegan cheese, pickles, and nicely chard patty all mix so well together. You can add yummy seasoned fries or sweet potato fries on the side. I usually get their lemonade soda pop for a refreshment with the scrumptious meal. Yes – I have already gone back TWICE! They also have a great cream soda option.
Above photo of Vurger Guyz owner – Mr. V
Mr. V, the owner, is super friendly. He has brought the positive small community energy of Brooklyn right to the streets of L.A.
Everyone I’ve seen leaves the truck full and satisfied!
Parking tip for their regular location next to Whole Foods:
For one free hour of parking, park in the parking garage under Whole Foods – get something small at Whole Foods for parking validation and walk to their back balcony. You can see and walk to the Vurger Guyz Food Truck from the back balcony.
Juneteenth Celebration
Vurger Guyz will be at the Leimert Park Juneteenth Celebration (Wednesday, June 19, 2024).
Event Location: 4317 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008.
Festivities are from 11am to 8pm.
Vurger Guyz
ADDRESS:
788 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles (Downtown), CA 90014
Freedom! Finally! Then decades of further struggles that continue to this day – giant hurdles African-American people keep having to overcome. Even so, for today, we all celebrate the news of freedom.
Here are a few African-American owned restaurants you can get some grub from every week and on Juneteenth. Lets Eat!
If you call, you may get to talk to Baba directly. The food description on their website is: African Diasporic Cuisine. On June 19, 2022 Baba’s Vegan Cafe is a featured eatery at the Juneteenth Festival (hosted by the L.A. Black History Month Festival). You can grab a bite at the festival between 10am and 6pm. Here is the address for the event: 7000 West Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
After Juneteenth, Baba’s Vegan Cafe offers deliveries via DoorDash & UberEats.
Location: 6619 S. Western Ave, South Los Angeles, CA Call: 323 – VEGAN – 93 (323-834-2693) Order online: https://www.babasvegancafe.com/ Hours: Tuesday – Friday; 2pm – 7pm
Baba’s Vegan Cafe also does catering!
Stuff I Eat
photo source: https://www.stuffieat.com/menu
Stuff I Eat is located on a quiet city street – making for an even more comfortable dining experience. The owner, Chef Babette, is well-known throughout many communities. This is of course due to her plant-based cuisine, but she has also been on television multiple times! You may have seen her on Inside Edition, The Chew, and the t.v. series Insecure, among many other television appearances. Dine-in, take-out or get a delivery! P.S. The Enchilada Pie is so so so good!
Stuff I Eat 114 N. Market St. Inglewood, CA 90301 Phone: 323-671-0115 Hours: Wednesday – Sunday (12:00pm – 6:00pm) Website: https://www.stuffieat.com/
Jackfruit Cafe
The owner of Jackfruit Cafe is Angela Means Kaaya. She did an excellent performance in the popular 1990’s film Friday as the character Felisha. Jackfruit Cafe’s deep fried breaded vegan fish and deep fried breaded vegan shrimp with a side of black beans and rice are the best! The shrimp come with really good vegan aioli sauce and peppers. Yum yum yum!
Support her culinary ventures by ordering delivery online at: https://jackfruitcafe.com/
You can also pick up your food, hot and fresh, at: 358 W. 38th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
