The actress who played Felisha in the iconic “Friday” scene that sparked the “Bye, Felicia” meme has opened a vegan cafe in L.A.

Angela Means, who played the character Felisha in the 1995 film “Friday” with Ice Cube, is the owner of L.A.’s Jackfruit Cafe, which serves vegan soul food out of the kitchen of King’s Donuts on Crenshaw Boulevard.

“All I can say is that the spirit led me,” 54-year-old Means told L.A. Weekly. “And now I have a vegan cafe in the ’hood.”

The Jackfruit Cafe serves items like American, Korean, Jamiacan, and Thai tacos, and a vegan fish cake with tartar sauce. The prices are about $9 for most dishes.

The area where the restaurant lies is classified as a food desert, or an area with low access to healthy food. Jackfruit Cafe offers a walkable option for plant-based food for many locals.

According to Means, who opened Jackfruit Cafe in September, many of her customers are those who are just learning about a plant-based diet.

“People were like, ‘Oh my God, thank you. Where have you been?’” said the former actress and model, who also appeared in Nickelodeon’s Cousin Skeeter. “A lot of younger people are getting their older relatives to come in.”

“I have people that just saw What the Health and they’re coming in because they don’t know how to be vegan,” Means told Munchies. “They don’t [even] know what vegan is.”

Means embraces her “Friday” role’s viral fame – Jackfruit Cafe even features a bell with the “Bye, Felicia” quote.

“There’s a reason for it,” she said of the scene’s resurgence. “I just have to figure out what the reason is.”

Make Your Own Vegan Soul Food!

Even if you can’t make it to L.A. to try Jackfruit Cafe’s vegan soul food, you can still make your own at home! Try some of these great recipes from the Food Monster App.

‘Buttery’ Skillet Cornbread

Brandi Doming’s ‘Buttery’ Skillet Cornbread is a great side for any vegan soul food meal. Pecans and maple syrup give this bread a deliciously nutty flavor!

Easy Cajun Jambalaya

This recipe for Easy Cajun Jambalaya from Crazy Vegan Kitchen is a perfect one pot meal. The vegan sausages give this dish a ton of protein.

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Kayli Dice’s Sweet Potato Biscuits are delicious and easy to make! They’re perfect for dunking in soup.

Jackfruit Pot Pie

Looking for a protein-packed jackfruit recipe? Look no further than this creamy Jackfruit Pot Pie recipe by Sarah Pether!

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