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BESTIES Vegan Paradise

Ever walk into a convenience store and leave disenchanted and hungry? Ever have those grocery trips where you spend half your day hopping from shop to shop in a vain attempt to find all your favorite vegan products? Allison Shead, Asia Phoenix, and Matt Fontana all had the same problems so, they decided to do something about it. BESTIES Vegan Paradise opened in January of 2019 to a hungry audience.

BESTIES is proud to represent the Los Angeles vegan community

Located in East Hollywood, California, BESTIES Vegan Paradise aims to become a vegan 7-Eleven: a place where anyone can stroll in and pick up a snack, some coffee, or a meal to take home. The long-term plan is to open more locations, first in more Los Angeles neighborhoods! Their offering includes the staples, like chips, dips, candy bars, veggie jerkies, frozen meals, cookies, and ice creams, all vegan. But Besties sets itself apart by including kombuchas, juices, gourmet vegan cheeses, sandwich fixin’s (including Rising Hearts Bakery Gluten-Free Bread), ready-to-eat meals from Clean South, a robot that will blend you fresh juices, and more! You can expect to find Vegenaise, Dressings, Yogurts, and Cheeses from Follow Your Heart readily available. As members of our new Local Love program, you can count on Besties to be some of the first stores in the country to carry our new products, like our Dairy-Free Sour Cream, Dairy-Free Cream Cheese, and Dairy-Free Yogurts.

A few of the Follow Your Heart products you can find on their shelves.

BESTIES is more than a convenience store. Their clientele consists of members of the East Hollywood community, most of which are not vegan. Despite not committing to the plant-based lifestyle, the locals have embraced besties and they have established regulars who visit frequently. Their approach is to create a positive atmosphere where all walks of life are welcome. Vegan, Vegetarian, whatever your diet is, BESTIES is there to feed you.

All the vegan jerky and snacks our hearts desire

Alison, Asia, and Matt focus primarily on smaller food companies to stock their shelves. About 30% of their products come from local producers. They are strict about only purchasing from all-vegan companies with increased emphasis on people of color and women-owned businesses. You can shop at besties and leave feeling like you’ve done something good for the planet and for a growing community.

From L-R: Asia Phoenix, Kelli (from FYH), and Allison Shead.

To top it all off, BESTIES hosts pop-up events featuring local vendors from Thursdays through Saturdays. You can find tacos, Burgers, even fried chicken, all vegan, just outside their shop on Fountain Blvd. Be sure to follow them on Instagram to stay in the know, @bestiesveganparadise. Don’t be surprised if you find Follow Your Heart products on those pop-up menus, either!

BESTIES Vegan Paradise is located at

4882 Fountain Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90029

Instagram: @BESTIESveganparadise

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Warning ⚠️ May cause hunger! @theyummyvegan’s Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are the definition of drool-worthy. Made with a tasty trifecta of tofu ricotta and #DairyFree Parmesan and Mozzarella Shreds 🧀. Head to the link in bio for the recipe.

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Jan 25

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Easy, cheesy, and fabulously flaky, these Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles featuring our #DairyFree Mozzarella Shreds are a must try. Grab the recipe from @sporkfoods at the link in bio 👀

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Don’t just take our word for it, watch @thee_burger_dude showcase how marvelously melty and delicious our #DairyFree Cheeses are! Whether you’re craving a burger, a quesadilla, or mac and cheese, we have you covered.

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Jan 13

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Kick off your weekend right with @turnipvegan's Jalapeño Cheddar Potato Empanadas. Savory, spicy, and oh so gooey thanks to our #DairyFree Cheddar Shreds 🧀. You'll be running for seconds in no time! Recipe ➡️ link in bio.

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Jan 12

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Feast your eyes on @mellowmushroom’s mouthwatering Veg Out Pizza 🍕 featuring our melty #DairyFree Mozzarella Shreds and loads of fresh veggies. Can you say YUM? 

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Jan 6

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Cheesy? ✔️ Crispy? ✔️ These Bacon Cheddar Smashed Potatoes featuring our #DairyFree Cheddar Shreds are simply finger-licking good. Grab the recipe from @sporkfoods at the link in bio.

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Happy #Veganuary! The new year calls for new #vegan recipes, like these Cheesy Patatas Bravas Pastelitos aka potato 🥔 hand pies with a Spanish twist. Made with our irresistibly melty #DairyFree Mozzarella 🧀 Shreds and a Vegenaise based Onion Parsley Aioli for the perfect bite. Click the link in bio for the recipe from @senoreata.

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No NYE party is complete without these Parmesan Mushroom Tartlets from @theyummyvegan. These bite-sized beauties are made with our #DairyFree Shredded Parmesan 🧀 and guaranteed to dazzle your guests ✨. Recipe link in bio.

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Meet your new favorite holiday side dish: Cranberry Cheese Pull Apart Bread. It's equal parts sweet, savory, and gorgeously gooey thanks to our #DairyFree Shredded Mozzarella 🧀. Recipe from @sporkfoods 👉 link in bio.

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Win over everyone at your next holiday party with this cheesy Squash Gratin from @theyummyvegan. This delectable dish is made with our #DairyFree Smoked Gouda Slices and Shredded Parmesan 🧀. Recipe link in bio.

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Dec 13

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Take your tastebuds soaring with @senoreata’s #Vegan Pastelon Shepherd’s Pie, made with a cheesy beefy mixture featuring our #DairyFree Shredded Cheddar and Pepper Jack Slices 🧀, topped with mashed plantains. Head over to our website for the recipe.

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Dec 9

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Life just got a little sweeter with this Caramelized Onion Tart 🧅 from @sporkfoods. Our #DairyFree Shredded Mozzarella and Bleu Cheese Crumbles add the right amount of cheesy goodness to each bite. Make this dreamy dish yourself by clicking the link in bio.

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Dec 7

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Midweek salad inspo in the form of this bleu-tiful Sweet Potato Salad 🍠 🥗 from @theyummyvegan. It’s topped with our tangy #DairyFree Bleu Cheese Crumbles and tossed in a Creamy Lime Thyme Dressing made with #Vegenaise to create the perfect flavor combo. Head over to our website for the recipe.

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For #NationalComfortFoodDay @turnipvegan is adding a twist to a comfort food classic with this cheesy-licious Carrot Harissa Mushroom Lasagna featuring our #DairyFree Mozzarella Shreds and Feta Crumbles. Find this flavor-packed recipe on our website.

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This Chili Cheddar Cornbread should be on your to do list this week. It's an upgraded version of a classic side dish, made with green chiles and our melty #DairyFree Cheddar Shreds 🧀. Find the recipe from @sporkfoods at the link in bio ☝️.

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Nov 21

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Watch @theyummyvegan transform holiday stuffing and mashed potatoes into these stellar savory Cheesy Stuffing Cupcakes 🧀🧁. These bite-sized beauties feature our #DairyFree Mozzarella Shreds to create the perfect cheesy stuffing, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. This recipe is guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table this Thanksgiving. Head over to our website for the details.

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Nov 16

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Feast your eyes on this #Vegan Monty's Double Burger with Tots from @montysgoodburger featuring our marvelously melty #DairyFree American 🧀 Slices. Can you say YUM 😋?⁠
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Nov 14

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Looking for a fall-tastic side dish? Look no further than these Hasselback Sweet Potatoes 🍠. Our #DairyFree Feta Crumbles add the perfect tangy kick to every bite. Recipe from @sporkfoods ➡️ link in bio.

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Nov 9

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This Avocado Sweet Potato Toast recipe 🥑🍠 from @healthyish.autumn is all you’ll avo need for a bangin’ brunch. Sauteéd mushrooms are topped with our #DairyFree Feta Crumbles and drizzled with agave nectar for the perfect sweet and savory combo.

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Level up your sandwich game with these creamy-licious #Vegan “Lobster” Rolls. Made with hearts of palm and mushrooms in a tangy #Vegenaise based sauce that will keep you coming back for seconds. Recipe from @sporkfoods ➡️ FollowYourHeart.com/Recipes

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