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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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THIS is a work of art. Run don’t walk to the kitchen to make this Cheese Crusted Breakfast Burrito 🌯 starring our melty #DairyFree Shredded Cheddar 🧀.

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We’re rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ into the kitchen to make these Pizza Rolls 🍕 from @thee_burger_dude STAT. Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and 100% plant-based thanks to our Dairy-Free Shredded Mozzarella and Grated Parmesan 🧀. Grab the recipe in our bio.

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End your week on a tasty note with these Vegan Gyro Smash Tacos 🌮 loaded with a deliciously creamy Vegenaise based Tzatziki Sauce and Dairy-Free Feta Crumbles. Link in bio!

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Meatless Monday never looked so good! These mouthwatering Portobello Mushroom Burgers 🍄 🍔 from @afullliving feature our delicious Dairy-Free Smoked Gouda Slices and creamy Vegenaise Pesto Aioli. Find the recipe in our bio.

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Everything tastes better in bite-sized form! These fabulously fun #Vegan Caesar Salad Crouton Cups 🥗🍞 feature our #DairyFree Shredded Parmesan 🧀 and Organic Vegan Caesar Dressing to create an easy appetizer that’s guaranteed to be a hit. Grab the recipe from @theyummyvegan at the link in bio ⬆️

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☀️ Summer Grilling Giveaway ☀️ To celebrate summer, we’re giving you the chance to win a portable gas grill, a grilling tool set, 10 free FYH product vouchers, and a prize pack filled with FYH merch!

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited by law and outside U.S. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. (and DC) who are 18 yrs+ (19 yrs+ in AL and NE, 21 yrs+ in MS) at entry. Sweepstakes begins 3:00:01 p.m. ET on August 14 and ends 11:50:59 p.m. ET on August 21. Total ARV of prize(s): $421.46. Odds of winning are based on the number of eligible entries received. For complete rules and eligibility requirements, visit https://followyourheart.com/giveaway/. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram.

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🥪 Grilled Cheese Fridays 🥪 We’re wrapping up our grilled cheese series with this gorgeously gooey Greek-inspired Vegan Mediterranean Grilled Cheese from @sailor_bailey, made with our #DairyFree Mozzarella Shreds and Feta Crumbles. Grab the ingredients to make your own sandwich at the link in bio.

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Tantalize your tastebuds with this Vegan Feta Meatball Sandwich from @thee_burger_dude, featuring our tangy #DairyFree Feta Crumbles and a Vegenaise-based Garlic Dill Sauce. Make this recipe yourself by hitting the link in our bio.

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🥪 Grilled Cheese Fridays 🥪 We’re GRILLED to introduce to you this Vegan Parmesan Crusted Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese. A culinary masterpiece of epic proportions featuring our #DairyFree Mozzarella Shreds, Parmesan Shreds, and Vegenaise spread. Link in bio!

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This Watermelon 🍉 Pizza is basically a giant slice of summer. Topped with our #DairyFree Feta Crumbles, balsamic glaze, and mint 🍃 for a refreshing sweet-salty snack.

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🥪 Grilled Cheese Fridays 🥪 Next up in our grilled cheese series is a sweet and savory sensation: Vegan Blackberry Basil Grilled Cheese. Made with our #DairyFree Mozzarella Shreds and Vegenaise spread to create a gorgeously gourmet twist on a classic melt. Link in bio!

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🥪 Grilled Cheese Fridays 🥪 We’re so obsessed with grilled cheeses, we decided to bring you a series of our favorite sandwiches, beginning with this Vegan Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese 🧀. It’s equal parts crispy and gooey with a kick of spice, made with our #DairyFree Cheddar Shreds, Cream Cheese, and Vegenaise spread. Head to our bio for the recipe.

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Gear up for FRY-day with these mouthwatering Vegan Cheeseburger Fries 🍔🍟 from @thee_burger_dude, made with our #DairyFree Shredded Cheddar 🧀 and Vegenaise. Recipe link in bio.

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It’s getting toasty outside and we’re serving up a trifecta of plant-based grilled cheeses 🥪. Stay tuned for the recipes and let us know your pick below!👇

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🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉Vegenaise is turning 46! That’s 46 years of the original #eggfree, #dairyfree, #plantbased spread that’s #BetterThanMayo 🥪! To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win a YEAR’S supply of Follow Your Heart with 12 free FYH product vouchers and a prize pack filled with FYH merch!

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited by law and outside U.S. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. (and DC) who are 18 yrs+ (19 yrs+ in AL and NE, 21 yrs+ in MS) at entry. Sweepstakes begins 3:00:01 p.m. ET on June 15 and ends 11:50:59 p.m. ET on June 20. Total ARV of prize(s): $270. Odds of winning are based on the number of eligible entries received. For complete rules and eligibility requirements, visit https://followyourheart.com/giveaway/. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram.

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Say YES to this Vegan Three Cheese Gnocchi. Creamy, dreamy, and ultra cheesy 🧀 thanks to our made-to-melt #DairyFree Shredded Mozzarella, Shredded Parmesan, and Smoked Gouda Slices. Recipe link in bio 👀.

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Warning: These Crispy Buffalo Potatoes 🥔 will disappear in seconds! Perfectly crispy and tangy, these beauties are topped with a delicious #Vegan Feta Sauce made with our #DairyFree Feta Crumbles and Vegenaise. Head to the link in bio for the recipe from @theyummyvegan.

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Fancy some pizza on your fries? We got you covered with these Vegan Pepperoni Pizza Waffle Fries 🍕🧇🍟 made with our ooey gooey #DairyFree Shredded Mozzarella 🧀. Link in bio.

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This Vegan French Onion Burger 🍔 from @thee_burger_dude will have your tastebuds singing! It’s the perfect mashup of two comfort food favorites, made with our melty-licious #DairyFree Smoked Gouda and Vegenaise. Link in bio.

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Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day brunch recipe? Look no further than this scrumptiously savory #Vegan Asparagus Bacon Cheese Tart from @theyummyvegan, made with our #DairyFree Shredded Mozzarella and Parmesan 🧀. Full recipe in bio.

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