Whole Foods' Viral Vegan Mac and Cheese Finds New Life at an Iconic LA Brunch Spot

Plant-based comfort food brand Mac & Yease, famous for its vegan mac and cheese, has found a new home at Donna Jean’s vegan restaurant in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. The recipe, inspired by chef Ayindé Howell’s great-grandmother from St Stephens, AL, became a cult favorite at Whole Foods before transitioning to the pop-up brunch spot.

The partnership between Mac & Yease and Donna Jean reflects a shared commitment to indulgent, approachable vegan food that focuses on craft rather than imitation. The brunch menu features Southern-inspired dishes like fluffy biscuits and savory gravy, yellow corn grits with ginger-shiitake tofu, and of course, the beloved Mac & Yease. With a dedicated following eagerly awaiting its return, the pop-up at Donna Jean is poised to be a hit in LA’s burgeoning plant-based brunch scene.