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O Happy Days Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Health food restaurant

One of the Top rateds in Altadena


Address

2283 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

Contact

(626) 797-0383

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (160 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (14) owner (8) John (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Tiphlizs V. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good, very fresh and healthy!! Dish is filling!! Great food for the prices as well!!! I def will be back here... Update: when u need and want to replenish ur health and soul this is the place for just that.. food is sooo insanely good!! The prices are awesome!! 7.50 for a meal and 3.50 for a sandwich!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley 2 years ago on Google
    Reasonable prices for healthy, delicious, home cooked vegan meals. Owner is super sweet!!Everyday the menu changes. Definitely will be coming back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam F. 2 years ago on Google
    I happened to be working in the area and the parking was right right across at grocery outlet and found this place just by chance. I decided to try it with my 10 year old daughter because I saw vegan cafe and was interested. I am not a vegan but I’m a “part-time” vegan. =D I had the vegan burrito and he added a bunch of lettuce and veggies and had this type of mustard sauce that was quite savory and incredible! My daughter (one of the pickiest 10 year old eaters you would know) had the lentil soup of the day and she loved it! The spices were just right and very light salt (which I like). Whenever I have vegan meals, I never feel bloated or heavy and these were hearty meals at reasonable prices. I don’t live in the area, but I definitely saved this place for future visits! Amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evy R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place could not possibly be better. Been here with the same owner John since ‘77! So happy to be able to visit such a gem. Very affordable and accessible delicious vegan food, many herbs and supplements. I will return every time I come through this part of town, so grateful to have found it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greetings T. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you John for donating a meal for our mural project across the street! It’s much appreciated!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 charismatic_jones 1 year ago on Google
    A home away from home, John is an amazing person and cook. To eat here is to taste love. Great vegan food 😋

  • 5/5 Edward K. 9 months ago on Google
    Very friendly a relaxed people. Excellent dishes. I have eaten there for years.

  • 5/5 Jon F. 7 months ago on Google
    My wife shared the story of the places owner and had to go. Had his rice and beans, they were good, but I like rice and beans. Got a few things for the kitchen and glad to meet the man behind the story. I should say the hippy, that's what he called himself.

  • 5/5 Ginaration1 7 months ago on Google
    John, oh dear John my OH Happy Days Owner, cook, herbalist and friend. It's a place where you find quality herbs, a nice chill atmosphere where our Altadena, Pasadena folks can either sit like your at home (you know how diverse but ever so friendly we are, especially if one grew up here. Altadena is a quaint homey place, just like John's eatery and herb store. Take a look at his art, while youre there. Best advice for herbs from a one-of-a-kind person. Pick up some homemade yams, greens all vegan healthy food tonight prepared fresh daily. John is the best and so is our city!

  • 5/5 bustersgirl23200 10 months ago on Google
    10/10 owner, food and ambiance! Love love love this spot! Thanks John!!

  • 5/5 manuel h. 1 year ago on Google
    Sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. High quality mostly organic vegan food for an incredible price. Great relaxed atmosphere of a small-town grocer. Can't believe places like this still exists in LA County. Definitely a place you must have especially if you're going on one of the hikes at the canyon or Angeles Crest.

  • 5/5 Andy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Man I googled this spot, never been. As soon as I walked in I felt a great atmosphere. I treated some Thai loaf with beans and salad. Omg busting with flavor and color. Great price and I'm definitely recommending it to Family and friends. I also want to come back for more. I also heard he helps the feed the less fortunate. So the place has all my support. Cheers

  • 5/5 marcos l. 1 year ago on Google
    An absolute gem of a place, the kind you don’t see anymore. They’ve got a great selection of herbal supplements and health foods but also prepare very affordable and delicious vegan and vegetarian meals.

  • 5/5 A.G. V. 1 year ago on Google
    I make a point of heading here every time I visit this neighborhood. Daily dishes are prepared with love and care. Old-school neighborhood vibe. Great after a hike up the mountain.

  • 5/5 Ernest B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly atmosphere John is always very helpful and offers organic produce, grains flour ... etc

  • 5/5 John M. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like vegan hippie chow in a multicultural setting from the 1960s &1970s you will find Oh Happy Days quite authentic. This place is one of a kind. In a world of fast paced, fast plastic, and processed food like substances John's Oh Happy Days is an oasis of genuine hand made actual FOOD. And it's all at a price that is very reasonable. (So please use the tip jar.) Plenty of parking in the back of the store around the corner up hill to the north via Mendocino just past the drive way to Jack in the ... Enter the store via the Cosmic Breezeway. If you are at a loss for what to try, go for "The Usual" and you will get a batch of collard greens, stir fried tofu, rice and some salad. The next best place to eat is of course, Milliways @ The End of the Universe. But Oh Happy Days is so much more convenient.

  • 5/5 Jose L. 4 years ago on Google
    I haven't been to this space in almost 12 years. The food is delicious and made with heart and soul. The owner is friendly and is the most humblest person I've ever met. I ordered 'The Usual' and it was phenomenal. Recomend it after a good walk through The Cobb Estate. If your into vegan food its fantastic. Im not a vegan but still loved the space.

  • 1/5 Girl C. 3 years ago on Google
    I have never eaten here, and I hate to leave a negative review to a food based business during these difficult times (especially a Vegan one!) ... However, I caught the owner of this place trespassing on my property and stealing from me. I know it was the owner, or at the very least an employee, as the person was driving an old beat up truck with this business' sign prominently displayed. When I caught her, she just grabbed what she could from my property and ran away without saying a word. Yes, they were only avocados from my tree, which I would have been more than happy to share had she asked.... but come on, be respectful! So keep in mind... if you're buying produce from here - you may very well be buying "produce" that was stolen from your neighbors' orchards.

  • 5/5 Ashley-Dawn B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fav place to eat in LA area for sure. Whole delicious foods, affordable, great vibes.

  • 5/5 Elliot R. 2 years ago on Google
    This healthy vegetarian food cafeteria and small market is an absolute gem. Food is great and filling, and so modestly priced that I usually get a couple bags of chips and a kombucha or apple cider just to boost the bill over $10 for the very kind elderly owner/operator. Had the potato-leek roast with steamed greens and salad today. 5 stars.

  • 1/5 Lisa B. 2 years ago on Google
    I have first hand experience that there is mold in the cooler.I tried to help the owner make the place safer and cleaner for free.Look at the cooler before you eat there.Most of the customers don't realize how filthy the place is.I worked at restaurants my whole life.This one doesn't follow health codes.No one that works there has been vaccinated.Alot of people volunteered to make this place a safe to eat. I wouldn't recommend eating there.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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