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Loco Coco
NYC-Based Vegan, Superfood Smoothie Restaurant Loco Coco Opened Los Angeles Flagship on Abbot Kinney Saturday, July 23
Loco Coco, the sustainable vegan, superfood-based bowl and smoothie restaurant founded in 2017 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan by Max Alcobi to serve health-conscious New Yorkers has opened its fagship Los Angeles location on Abbot Kinney this past July. The Loco Coco brand embodies the spirit and lifestyle of plant-based dining with an ardent focus on responsible sourcing and environmentally sustainable practices. The Abbot Kinney restaurant is Loco Coco’s fourth location and frst to open outside of New York, featuring an atmosphere as vibrant as the menu with a spacious patio for dining and co-working, and an energyeffcient design running entirely off of solar energy panels.
Inspired by the unique taste and eye-popping color of the pitaya (aka Dragon) fruit, Loco Coco’s menu is flled with potent, vegan, raw ingredients such as acai, jackfruit, aloe, maca, spirulina, locally sourced fresh fruit galore, over 40 Superfood Boosters and more! Guests can expect Acai Bowls, Wellness Shots, Snacks, Smoothies, and Superfood Enhanced Soft Serve; along with the ability to customize any bowl with endless superfood additions to create a uniquely nutritious meal based on one’s dietary needs. A few menu highlights include the O.G. L.C. Bowl packed with Pitaya, Coconut, Banana, Vanilla, and Coconut Milk, with Granola, Banana, Strawberries, Blueberries, Fresh Dragon Fruit, and Coconut Flake toppings, the Blue Smoothie with Jackfruit, Aloe, Pineapple, Avocado, Coconut, Blue Majik, MCT oil, Maple Syrup, Reversatrol, Glutathione, Camu Camu, Hemp Milk; and an assortment of unique matcha drinks like the Pink Pitaya Matcha Latte. Loco Coco’s mission is to deliver the highest quality ingredients while playing a role in promoting a healthy community that relies on nutrition through wholesome food rather than medication and supplementation, whenever possible. This mission is personal to Alcobi as he struggled with food sensitivities and dietary restrictions before fnding a diet with superfoods that would serve his needs. “I’ve always been inspired by Los Angeles’ vibrant and diverse dining scene and creative vegan community,” says CoFounder and Owner Max Alocbi. “There is always something new to discover and explore here, and I hope to reciprocate that in a small way with Loco Coco”. Loco Coco is committed to sustainability, which is expressed through every aspect of the restaurant. From the bowls and utensils made from recycled coconuts and solely biodegradable packaging, to the solar-powered energy in the restaurant, salvaging and composting of food scraps, and partnerships with like-minded brands and vendors. The Venice Loco Coco is the brand’s largest location, breaking out of the tiny 180 square foot New York footprint of his frst location and spreading out with a pitaya-pink cottage complete with a freshly planted exotic fruit and herb garden, retail product and grab-and-go stations, and a porch pop-up space for like-minded brands looking to host community orientated events, such as talks, yoga, performances and more! Seating is available inside and out along with free wif, and a stay-and-hang vibe courtesy of bike and surfboard racks, and murals by local artists Joel Shiels and Nir Peled. Loco Coco Los Angeles is located in Venice at 1202 Abbot Kinney and is open daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Loco Coco is also available for delivery on most third-party applications including Uber Eats, Postmates, DoorDash, and more. For more information, visit Loco Coco at www.loco-coco.com and follow on Instagram via @loco_coco.
- Co-Founder and Owner Max Alocbi
