Kevin Hart’s vegan restaurant chain, Hart House, has closed all of its locations as of September 10, 2024. The chain, which launched in 2022, shut down its sites in Westchester, Monrovia, University Park, and its flagship location on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue.
In 2022, Secret LA spoke with Chef Mike, who was behind the all-plant-based menu. He shared his vision, stating, “I want this brick and mortar to be filled with love. I want people to really feel that when they come in, and I want it to be authentic. We’re about accessibility, and we’re about providing this type of solution for everyone, whether it’s here on Sepulveda, whether it’s in Compton, whether it’s in the Midwest. We want to change the game and make people think a little bit longer and harder about doing the right thing.”
The sudden closures were announced earlier this week on Instagram with a photo of stacked burgers and a “Thank You” message. The caption reads, “To our team, guests, and community, who helped make the change we all craved. A Hartfelt goodbye for now as we start a new chapter.”
Through Eater Los Angeles, Hart House CEO Andy Hooper announced the closures and expressed gratitude to the team, customers, and community for their support, highlighting the positive feedback they received about their products.
While the end of Hart House marks the close of an ambitious venture, its impact on the plant-based food landscape and the community’s response will likely be remembered as part of its legacy.