Follow Your Heart Market & Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Follow Your Heart Market & Cafe, a beloved institution in Canoga Park, CA, that has been pioneering plant-based cuisine since 1970. This vibrant café boasts a menu that is a haven for vegans and anyone craving delicious, satisfying meals. From the rich and hearty Nut Burger Supreme to the light and refreshing Avocado Tomato and Sprouts Sandwich, every dish showcases wholesome ingredients and inventive flavors.
Highlights include the Follow Your Heart Burger featuring a Beyond Meat patty and the savory Organic Tofu Banh Mi. The café also serves an array of soups, salads, and appetizers like their indulgent Chili Cheese Fries. Each meal is crafted with care, ensuring you leave feeling nourished and delighted.
Not to mention, the attached market offers a variety of vegetarian items and specialty products, making it an all-encompassing experience. Whether you're a long-time patron or a curious newcomer, Follow Your Heart is truly a destination for culinary delight.
Burgers & Sandwiches
Follow Your Heart Burger
A Beyond Meat Patty, Cheddar, Lettuce, Grilled Red Onion and Tomato, with Vegenaise & Thousand Island on a Housemade Bun. Contains Gluten and Coconut.
Nut Burger Supreme
Housemade Nut and Vegetable Patty, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Sauerkraut & Special Sauce on a Housemade Bun. Contains Nuts, Coconut and Gluten.
Nutburger
Housemade Nut & Vegetable Patty, Provolone, Tomato, Sprouts, Pickles, Vegenaise & Special Sauce on a Housemade Bun.Contains Nuts, Coconut and Gluten.
Multi-Grain Mushroom Burger
Housemade Multi-Grain & Mushroom Patty, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Red Onions & Vegenaise on a Housemade Bun.
Reuben Sandwich
Pastrami Slices, Provolone Cheese, Sauerkraut, Mustard, Vegenaise & Thousand Island Dressing on Housemade Rye Bread. Served with a Dill Pickle. Also Available with Cottage-Style Tofu in place of Cheese.Contains Gluten and Coconut.
Club Sandwich
Turkey Slices, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Vegenaise & Thousand Island on Housemade Bun. Add Cheese or Avocado for $2.00. Contains Gluten.
Organic Tofu Banh Mi
Savory tofu topped with pickled vegetables, jalapenos, fresh herbs, and Chipotle Veganaise on a French baguette. Contains gluten.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Slices, Provolone, Pickled Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Thousand Island Dressing and Vegenaise on Housemade Rye Bread.Contains Gluten and Coconut. Contains gluten and coconut.
Avocado Tomato and Sprouts Sandwich
The Follow Your Heart Cafe Classic Sandwich- Avocado, Tomato, Sprouts, & Vegenasie on Housemade Bread. Contains Gluten. Gluten free optional
Melted Cheese Sandwich
Avocado, Tomato, Sprouts, Melted Provolone & Vegenaise on Housemade Bun. Try it with Onions and Bacon Bits for 2.00Gluten free optional, contains coconut.
Meatball Sub
Italian Meatballs topped with Marinara Sauce, Roasted Green Peppers, Red Onions & Mozzarella Cheese in a Housemade Sub Roll.
Lorenzo's Tofu Eggwhich
Tofu-Egg Patty, Pastrami Slices, Grilled Tomato, Avocado and Vegenaise in a Homemade English Muffin. Served with French Fries or Fresh Fruit.Contains gluten.
Fried Chicken Sandwhich
Fried Chicken, Coleslaw, Pickles & Vegenaise on a Housemade Bun.
Cold Cut
Turkey & Pastrami Slices, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Vegenaise & Vinaigrette in a Housemade Sub Roll
Nachos
Organic Tortilla Chips topped with Organic Black Beans, Pico De Gallo, Chipotle Cashew Cheese Sauce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pickled Onions & Pickled Jalapeno. Contains Nuts. Gluten free optional.
Baked Mac n' Cheese Appetizer
Elbow macaroni noodles tossed with cashew cheese. Contains nuts and gluten.
Garlic Bread Appetizer
Two pieces of our toasted house made garlic bread. Contains gluten.
Falafel
Five house made Falafel balls served with Tahini sauce. Contains gluten.
Homemade Cornbread
Housemade with organic corn meal, served with butter. Contains gluten.
Nacho Fries
Our French Fries topped with Organic Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Cashew Cheese Sauce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pickled Onions and Pickled Jalapenos. Contains Nuts and Gluten. Gluten Free option available.
Chili Cheese Fries
Our French Fries topped with our House Chili, Cheddar, and Green Onions. Contains Gluten and Coconut.
Appetizers
Soups, Chili, & Salads
Soup
Call to hear our daily selection (818) 348-0291 and enter requested soup in special instructions.Can contain allergens, please ask.
Chili
House made chili, contains gluten.
Organic Garden Salad
Seasonal organically grown salad greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, sprouts, and tomato wedges. Your choice of dressing.
Greek Salad
Organic Romaine Lettuce, Organic Cucumbers, Organic Green Peppers, Organic Red Onion, Organic Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Vegan Feta. Balsamic Dressing on the side.
Organic Beet Salad
Organic Beets s Tossed in a Light Lemon Balsamic Dressing. Served on a Bed of Organic Salad Greens. Topped with Vegan Feta and Candied PecansContains nuts.
Caesar Salad
A Vegan Version of this Classic Salad with OrganicallyGrown Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Croutons and Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Tossed with Caesar Dressing. Contains gluten. Gluten free optional.
Spinach Salad
Fresh Organic Spinach, Mushrooms, Red Onion, Apples, Tomatoes, Candied Pecans and Dried Cranberries. Tossed in our Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette.Contains nuts.
Organic Kale Salad
Crunchy Organic Kale with Organic Carrots, Tomato, Baby Bok Choy, Avocado, and Whole Raw Cashews. Tossed with Homemade Italian Dressing and Served with Cottage-Style Tofu.
Taco Salad
Organic Romaine Lettuce topped with Organic Tempeh, Organic Black Beans, Organic Corn, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Onions, Pickled Jalapenos, Tortilla Chips, Sour Cream & Cheddar. Served with Green Pepper & Avocado dressing.
Southwest Sweet Potato
Organic Baked Sweet Potato Topped with Spicy Chipotle Cashew Cream, Organic Black Beans, and Avocado.Contains nuts.
Broccoli and Cheese Potato
Freshly Steamed Broccoli, Butter, Cheddar Cheese
Mexican Potato
Avocado, salsa, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapenos, butter, and sour cream. Contains coconut.
Original Potato
Mozzarella Cheese, Butter, Sour Cream and Green Onions.Contains Coconut.
Chili Potato
Homemade Chili with Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Chives.Contains gluten and coconut.
Kale Sweet Potato
Organic Baked Sweet Potato Topped with Fresh Sauted Organic Kale and Avocado.
Stuffed Potatoes
Pizza
Pizza
Our house made pizzas with up to three toppings available, additional toppings available for extra charge. Made with the Follow Your Heart Cheese Blend.
Chicken Pot Pie
Housemade pastry filled with a creamy chicken & vegetable stew. Served with organic steamed or sauteed greens and a beet salad. Contains nuts and gluten.Contains nuts and gluten.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Pasta Tossed in Our Creamy Cashew Alfredo Sauce, Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Parsley. Served with a Side SaladContains gluten and nuts.
Wok Stir Fry
Fresh Organic Vegetables and Organic Tofu or Tempeh, Stir Fried with Garlic, Ginger, Olive Oil and Gluten-Free Tamari. Served with Organic Brown Rice.
Vegetable Lasagna
Lasagna Noodles, Layered with Spinach, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Marinara Sauce, and Tofu Crumbles, Topped with Our Cheese Blend. Served with a Side SaladContains gluten.
Baked Mac N' Cheese
Elbow Macaroni Noodles, Tossed and Baked with Creamy Cashew Cheese, Topped with Toasted Bread Crumbs. Served with Organic Steamed or Sauted Greens and Glazed Carrots.Contains nuts and gluten.
Baja Wish Tacos
Three Organic Corn Tortillas Filled with Breaded Sticks of Tofu, Mango Salsa, and Chipotle Vegenaise. Topped with Organic Shredded Lettuce, Avocado, and Garnished with Radish and Lime. Contains gluten.
Zorro Burrito
Organic Black Beans, Braised Tofu, Fiesta Blend Cheese, Organic Spanish Rice and Salsa Wrapped in a Whole Wheat Tortilla. Served with Guacamole and Sour Cream.Contains gluten and coconut.
Organic Steamed Veggies & Tofu
Steamed vegetables served over organic brown rice, topped with toasted seeds, and sesame tamari dressing. Gluten-free optional.
Mediterranean Plate
Fresh Housemade Hummus, Made of Ground Garbanzo Beans, Sesame Tahini, Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic, Lemon Juice and Cayenne Pepper. Served with Tabbouleh, Falafel, Cucumber, Tomato and Pickled Veggies with Warm Pita Bread.
Cheese and Chili Quesadilla
Mild green chilies, and vegan cheddar cheese in your choice of a whole wheat flour tortilla or organically-grown stone ground corn tortillas. Served with fresh salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Contains coconut, gluten-free optional.
Cheese & Chili Tamales
2 Tender Corn Masa Tamales filled with Cheese Blend and Green Chili, Smothered in Homemade Chili Verde Salsa or Rojo Sauce, Topped with Fresh Cilantro.
Spanakopita
A Mix of Seasoned Spinach and Kale with Our Cheese Blend, Baked in a Flaky Whole Wheat Filo Pastry.Served with Housemade Hummus, Roasted Red Peppers and a Greek Salad.Contains gluten.
California Tacos
Three Organic Corn Tortillas (Choice of Soft or Hard Shell), Filled with Grilled Organic Tempeh or Organic Braised Tofu. Topped with Tomatoes, Lettuce, Pickled Onions, Cilantro and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Guacamole, Sour Cream, Salsa and Lime.Contains coconut..
Spicy Tofu Enciladas
Two Organic Corn Tortillas Filled with Tofu, Tomatoes, Onions, and Cheese. Topped with Spicy Enchilada Sauce and More Cheese. Served with Organic Black Beans, Organic Spanish Rice, Guacamole, Sour Cream, and Salsa.
Tandoori And Matar Tofu Curry
Tandoori Spiced Daring Chicken and a Savory Tofu Curry. Served with Organic Brown Rice, a Vegetable Samosa and Mango Chutney
Entrees
Cold Beverages
Iced Teas
Comes with a choice of flavor.
Here Comes The Sun
Fresh pressed juice with carrot, orange, apple, and lemon.
Yellow Submarine
Fresh pressed juice with coconut water, pineapple, orange, and lemon.
Down to Earth
Fresh pressed juice with carrot, beet, tomato, parsley, lemon, and ginger.
Green Eyed Girl
Fresh pressed juice made with spinach, parsley, kale, romaine lettuce, celery, lemon and cucumber.
Sea of Green
Fresh pressed juice made with kale, collard greens, pineapple, cucumber, lemon and jalapeno