Before collagen smoothies at Erewhon, there were avocado sandwiches at Follow Your Heart. This market and cafe in Canoga Park has been around since the ‘70s and looks like Erewhon if it had been designed by Paul & Linda McCartney. There are lava lamps and dreamcatchers next to kelp chips and beets. It’s also the birthplace of a veganaise empire. Maybe you’ll recharge your aura with a crystal as you peruse produce, but any visit to this kooky spot isn’t complete without a simple, dare we say nourishing, meal at its flagship cafe. Follow Your Heart serves a straightforward deli/cafe menu with tons of vegetarian and vegan options: soups and sandwiches, but also miscellaneous pizzas, nachos, and a popular chicken pot pie that tastes like the middle school lunch day you looked forward to. When in doubt, go with the classic “Love Plate” combo with a half-sandwich, your choice of soup, and drink for less than $20. Sometimes a veganaise-slathered avocado sandwich and a cup of creamy broccoli soup is exactly what the doctor ordered.