Love Life Cafe and the Long Game of Vegan Community

In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we sit down with Veronica Menin and Diego Tosoni, the co-founders of Love Life Cafe, to talk about what it really takes to play the long game in Vegan business and community building.

What began as a small café within a wellness and yoga space has grown into one of Miami’s most respected plant-based restaurants. Along the way, Love Life Cafe navigated organic growth, constant reinvention, COVID, acquisition, rising costs, and ultimately reclaiming ownership, all while staying true to their mission.

This conversation goes beyond food. It explores conscious business, whole foods, ethics, community loyalty, and why staying aligned with your values matters more than following trends. It is an honest look at resilience, adaptation, and building something meaningful that lasts.

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Episode Highlights

The origin story of Love Life Cafe and its roots in wellness and community
Growing organically without big investors and learning to adapt
Reinvention through multiple locations and major industry shifts
Navigating COVID and finding new revenue streams
Acquisition, partnership, and the decision to buy the business back
Why whole foods matter more than trends in Vegan food culture
The reality of running a Vegan restaurant in today’s economy
Staying mission-driven even when it is not the easiest path

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