Recent social media posts
01/26/2021
If you’ve been missing Chef Mimi Williams’ delicious plant-based cooking and 🌞 smile...GOOD NEWS... we have TWO ways to reconnect! 🙏🏽
Chef Mimi collaborated with the incredible Chef John Cleveland on a limited time VEGAN PIZZA 🍕available through the month at as part of the event 💋 The pizza features a fennel cream sauce, crispy kale, mushrooms, parm 🧀 and Calabrian chili 🌶
AND...make sure to tune in tomorrow (Jan 27) at 2pm on IG when our Mimi goes LIVE with Post & Beam’s owner Roni Cleveland to talk about women in the food world 💪🏽
01/04/2021
Reminiscing over the handmade pasta days 🥲 My team and I miss cooking for you all so much! We miss seeing the excitement on your face when trying something new and whipping up specials you can’t find anywhere in the city! 🥙 Counterpart Vegan was our ♥️ heart and soul ♥️We’ve raised nearly $6,000 for our GoFundMe, which moves us all to tears! 😭🥲
We still have a long way to go but your love and support is fueling our strength to keep moving forward with rebuilding Counterpart Vegan in a new space! 💪🏽
If you’re able to donate (link in bio ☝🏽), we promise to match your contributions with a gift card to our future restaurant or return the donation completely if we can’t make it work! There’s no losing, only winning in 2021 (or so we tell ourselves!) 🤗🙏🏽
Chef Mimi & Team 💛
12/29/2020
Today, we thank Johnny G (Mimi’s “rock”) for his hard work and sunshine spirit 🌞 Sharing his story here 📝
“Counterpart became like a family for me. A solid team who always got the job done. I came to work with a smile on my face every day and it never failed. I want to give a big thanks to all the teammates, especially, Chef Mimi. She is so supportive and understanding. I never worked in a vegan restaurant but the first day I stepped into Counterpart I knew I was in for a big surprise. Working at Counterpart Vegan changed my life. I miss my job and I miss my team. Counterpart Vegan was everything I ever wanted. The mangers and owners and employees were so positive & motivated. Going to work made my days. It was the first job in 23 years that I actually loved coming to.
I feel like once I lost my job everything went down the drain. I’m just a father of 2 kids trying to get my life on track and become a new man, a role model, and a motivator. With this job I was going to move my two babies into a home. That was the dream I always had. One of my biggest goals. Life is hard where I come from. I looked up to the counterpart. My job ❤️ it gave me hope in a lot of things, so I’m saying this to let you and everyone know that Counterpart Vegan made positive impacts on people’s lives. It changed people’s lives and brought smiles to people’s faces.”
To support Johnny by giving us a chance to bring back Counterpart Vegan, please donate to our GoFundMe page (link in bio ☝🏽) We pledge to return all donations if we don’t reopen and will match donations with gift cards to our new space! 🙏🏽 💌
12/26/2020
As this year finally 👏🏽 comes 👏🏽 to an 👏🏽 end, we are reflecting on all the incredible people that brought our Counterpart Vegan to life that we miss so much 🥲
Here is our talented sous chef, Leslie Tarian, in her element at the Elysian Valley Community Garden 🪴👩🏻🌾 She carried this ship side-by-side with Mimi 👯♀️
She shares, “I loved working at Counterpart! Our chef, Mimi, and our team were all very talented and we had a lot of fun making delicious vegan food. It would be wonderful to reopen and bring back a great vegan option to the community.”
We’ll be spotlighting our amazing staff and sharing their perspective on what Counterpart Vegan meant to them 🙏🏽 As always, you can support by donating to our GoFundMe and spreading the word 🔈 We’ll be matching all donations with a gift card to our new space OR pledging to return them if we do not reopen ♥️
12/21/2020
It’s been one long week since we closed our doors at Counterpart Vegan. The outpour of love and support from all of you have moved each one of us to tears 🥲
We feel the IMPACT we’ve had on our community and feel fired up to come back stronger than ever 💪🏾
Many have asked how to SUPPORT us right now. Our main goal is to raise enough funds to find a new space in a warm environment to bring back our restaurant and our entire staff! Please continue to share our 💜 GoFundMe ✨link in bio ✨we promise to return your generosity in gift cards or refunds if we do not reopen.
You can also express your feelings directly to our landlord, who refused to work with us in the smallest of ways to keep our restaurant open. While government aid is critical, small businesses can’t survive without the support of their landlords who claim to want to see a community flourish. NOW is the time to hold those in power accountable 🙅🏽♀️
You can email Karl Slovin [email protected] to voice your feelings 👏🏽
Thank you all!! We love and miss you dearly. Mimi & team 🤗
12/15/2020
To all our beloved friends and supporters, it is with a heavy heart that I share with you that we have made the incredibly difficult decision to close Counterpart Vegan today. When I joined the kitchen last year, I never imagined becoming an owner and having my vision for the restaurant celebrated with such genuine love and support. We were able to create pure sustainable art that was comforting and familiar during an uncertain time and we will come back stronger than ever to cook for you again.
As the owner and executive chef, my team and I worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to keep our restaurant operating, our staff employed, and our community fed. Unfortunately, as is often the case in LA, what is good for the community and small businesses does not always matter to those in control of real estate, no matter how dire the circumstances are.
Counterpart Vegan's story and journey does not end here. My hope is to reopen in a new location in Echo Park next year. My team surprised me with a link to a GoFundMe page to support this next phase of development, which I am sharing in our bio. This is a difficult time for everyone and so I pledge to return every donation if we are not able to reopen and if we do, I will return the generosity with a gift card that matches each person's donation to be enjoyed at our new location. Even if you can’t donate, we appreciate you continuing to follow us and spread the word.
Until then, be safe, be well, be kind!
Love, Mimi Williams and team 💛
12/12/2020
What said 👉🏼 “This fantastic food spread from all-vegan is all we’re craving and more for take-out! Eggy breakfast tacos and an incredible plant-based “egg yolk” breakfast sandwich were the stars of the show, but a grain bowl with housemade feta and a loaded up torta also were editor favorites. And take our recommendation: order the Sea Salt Cold Brew” || 📷:
12/11/2020
This TIRAMISU is the dessert for our 4-course dinner tasting menu, order TODAY for pick-up Saturday! 🤤 Made with espresso liqueur, mascarpone, cocoa powder! Please order through our website! || 📽:
12/09/2020
This LASAGNA BOLOGNESE is off our 4-course dinner tasting menu, available for a limited time to-go! 👌🏼
•First Course•
Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio - assorted heirloom tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh herbs, toasted almonds
•Second Course•
Caesar Salad - calabrian chili, toasted breadcrumbs, parmesan
•Third Course•
Lasagna Bolognese - bolognese, ricotta, parmesan
•Fourth Course•
Tiramisu - espresso liqueur, mascarpone, cocoa powder
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Dinner for TWO is set at $59, please buy tickets on our website in advance, as orders will need to be placed the day before! ❤️
12/06/2020
Picnic with our BAGEL SANDWICH! 🥯🥓 Bagel, house-made herbed cream cheese, heirloom tomatoes, seitan bacon, tofu scramble, smoked gouda! || 📷:
Address
1559 Echo Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90026
If you're heading to Echo Park Avenue in Los Angeles, there are several options for reaching vegetarian/vegan restaurants in the area via public transport or driving.
For those taking public transport, you can take the Metro Bus 200 or 603 and get off at the Echo Park Avenue/Houghton Street stop. From there, it's a short walk to the restaurant.
Alternatively, if you're driving, there is street parking available along Echo Park Avenue, but make sure to check for any parking restrictions. You can also park at nearby lots or garages for an additional fee.
Whether by public transport or driving, visitors can enjoy a variety of vegetarian/vegan options along Echo Park Avenue in Los Angeles.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
8am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 6pm |
| Friday |
8am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 6pm |
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What people say
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants are becoming increasingly popular as people become more health-conscious and environmentally aware. Counterpart Vegan Restaurant in Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles is a fully vegan plant-based restaurant that has been making waves in the community. The restaurant offers a wide range of delicious vegan dishes that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
One of the things that sets Counterpart Vegan Restaurant apart from other vegetarian/vegan restaurants is their commitment to using only the freshest ingredients. Chef Mimi Williams and her team take great care in sourcing their produce from local farmers, ensuring that everything on the menu is not only delicious but also sustainable.
The restaurant's handmade pasta dishes are particularly noteworthy, with customers raving about their unique flavors and textures. And if you're a pizza lover, you won't want to miss out on their limited-time collaboration with Chef John Cleveland, featuring a mouth-watering fennel cream sauce, crispy kale, mushrooms, parm, and Calabrian chili.
Counterpart Vegan Restaurant's dedication to providing healthy and flavorful plant-based meals has earned them a loyal following in the Echo Park community. And with plans to rebuild in a new space, they are sure to continue delighting customers for years to come. So if you're looking for a delicious and guilt-free dining experience, be sure to check out Counterpart Vegan Restaurant!
