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Sherman Oaks, CA

Expanding patio space for enhanced dining and community engagement.

• Mission: Promoting healthy eating and breast cancer awareness through innovative plant-based cuisine.  
• Innovation: Offering a gourmet, seasonal, and sustainable plant-based menu, with a focus on elevating vegan cuisine in Southern California.  
• Funding Uses: Expanding outdoor patio space with custom carpentry, lighting, and a stage for live music to enhance the dining experience.  
• Community Engagement: Creating a vibrant, inclusive space that fosters community interaction with live entertainment alongside gourmet plant-based dishes.  
• Brand Recognition: Donna Jean has earned accolades for its innovative menu and commitment to healthy, plant-based dining, building a loyal customer base since its founding in 2017.

Donna Jean is a vegan restaurant in Sherman Oaks, CA, focusing on gourmet plant-based cuisine with a mission rooted in promoting healthy eating and supporting breast cancer awareness. Known for its innovative menu and local partnerships, Donna Jean aims to offer a unique dining experience that celebrates seasonal, sustainable ingredients. The current fundraising initiative will enhance the restaurant’s outdoor dining area, transforming it into a welcoming patio and live music venue, creating an engaging space for the community.

Funds from this offering will be used to complete the patio build-out, including custom carpentry, ambient lighting, and a stage for live performances. These enhancements aim to enrich the customer experience and foster a vibrant atmosphere for patrons to enjoy plant-based dishes alongside live entertainment. By expanding their outdoor space, Donna Jean seeks to strengthen its community presence and drive increased patronage, aligning with its vision to elevate vegan cuisine in Southern California.

Company Info

Donna Jean is a gourmet vegan restaurant in Sherman Oaks, California, specializing in innovative plant-based cuisine.

Donna Jean Two, LLC operates a gourmet vegan restaurant in Sherman Oaks, California, offering a carefully curated menu of plant-based dishes that cater to vegans, health-conscious diners, and those curious about vegan cuisine. With an emphasis on flavor, innovation, and a welcoming environment, Donna Jean provides a distinctive dining experience aimed at elevating perceptions of plant-based food.

Since its founding in 2017, Donna Jean has garnered a dedicated following and multiple awards, including recognitions for Best Overall Restaurant and Best Pizza in the San Diego Reader’s annual contest. The restaurant’s mission, inspired by the founder’s personal connection to breast cancer awareness, seeks to promote healthy eating while supporting the local community.