SO so good! GREAT sauces, great expressed flavors, beautiful, healthy and delicious food. The gluten free baked goods were great, not too sweet (as gluten free often is). It wasn't too crowded on a cloudy holiday weekend at 1:30, but steady. People working there were friendly and warm. We would definitely go back, in fact, 6 hours later I'm craving it! The "only" very slight disappointment was that we thought we saw pics of egg's Bennie, which we were craving, before we got there but we quickly pivoted and had lunch instead. Glad we did! read more

Have you ever wanted to brunch or simply enjoy breakfast in a peaceful space? Well, Amara's kitchen offers that, topped with delicious breakfast dishes all day long. The space is cozy and quaint. The prices are fair. And, the ingredients are everything your body needs to feel good and fueled. They cater to a gluten free, vegan, paleo, dairy free diet, and they're doing it the right way. Their dishes are colorful and exciting to the tastebuds. The pastry items also come out fresh from the oven quite often. I opted for the green bowl, which had two eggs, two different kinds of potatoes, and all the greens I needed for my daily fiber intake. They also dust OJ with some cinnamon, which is a great way to kick start your metabolism. Don't pass up on the chocolate chip cookies, they're heavenly. read more

Place sucks. Bad vibes, we are not returning. Rude, angry and indifferent staff here. Later.

delicious and so many amazing gluten free options! the space is very cozy, too. we had the MOE, chicken salad, matcha rose palmer {super delicious & not overly sweet} & a gfree pop tart! the house made english muffin was excellent. can't wait to go back & try more options read more

Amara Kitchen - matcha rose palmer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So many things to love- green eggs, chicken salad, paleo bread, paleo pancakes are my fave!

Cute spot. Good tea and coffee. The staff is friendly. The food was fine. The pastries are very good. It's a nice local spot that's easy.

I love this place everything is so delicious. Food is great ambience is nice. I felt out of place because I'm not a hippie but everyone is nice and I go back all the time! read more

Love the food!! Everything and anything you get here is amazing. I love their coffee too. My favorite brunch spot.

I loved the poached and purple eggs plate here. This is a very healthy place to eat. They have vegan choices and non vegan choices on the menu. My first time coming here a month ago. Nice restaurant with that high class vibe looked inside. Food is not too pricey tho. Next time I'd like to try the Avocado toast of theirs. We will be back. read more

Amara Kitchen is my go-to place for when I want to eat out, but still stay healthy. GOOD + Healthy and tasty - I love the purple eggs for breakfast and the quinoa bowl for lunch. + Cookies - Their signature cookie is GF, grain-free, and vegan. I am not any of these things, and I love their cookies. + Matcha Rose Palmer - Haven't found anywhere else that has this, and I love it. + Veggie AND meat eater friendly. A lot of their dishes are inherently veg/vegan but they do have bone broth and meat options. + One time I saw Carrie Brownstein here :o ! MEH - Small inside with limited seating, and people often camp out with their laptops. read more

Amara is great if you're vegan or gluten free (like me). My go to is the Vegan Breakfast Burrito with gluten free tortilla. Very yummy and filling. I actually tried their GF/ Vegan Blueberry muffins last time and was blown away. read more

One of the most delightful meals. So much love and care in their food. Each time is better than the last. My favorites are the purple eggs breakfast. The cookies are delish and the espresso bevs are too. Try a buckwheat pancake! read more

I don't understand all the reviews praising the food here. It was very subpar. I ordered the green eggs and was very disappointed. The portion was pretty good, but thats only positive thing I have to say an about the food. Completely lacked flavor. It felt like they just tossed a bunch of things that looked pretty on a plate instead of really thinking about flavor pairing. Is salt a gluten? Must be, because it was missing. My boyfriend ordered the breakfast burrito and he said it was "fine." The chipotle sauce was good, but the burrito was uneven. One side was all egg, the other side just guacamole. The place is nice and clean. The staff were friendly and nice. I guess if you just want a nice place that serves pretty food for your IG feed, come here. Otherwise I'd skip. read more

I've been loyal customer for 4 years since we live so close. It seems lately, I just can't catch a break here. The service is soooo slow, employees just chat and take their sweet time which is sometimes fine, but it's also rude when people are visibly waiting. It took me a few encounters like this to finally make a comment. And I've had a few too many 15-20 min waits for a basic iced latte that were just astounding. One time they lost my ticket, another time it didn't print, another I could see my ticket being overlooked bc it was marked as to go order. Even though I ordered it there and was waiting with my child. I even once was the only person dining inside, off peak hours and told the girl to make it to go, bc I had my child, but told her we would start eating it here and I waited and waited and watched her. Then finally I went to look at to go rack and my order was the only one there, nobody around and she didn't even remember or think to bring it to me? Or like come check on us bc we waited so damn long for a pancake? It's just not worth the price increase for the disrespect I feel when eating and ordering here now. Wish we had another option within walking distance. I hope the staff gets a pep in their step and a few manners. Giving stars bc the food is still refreshing. read more

I know I was less than enthused by the clientele that was there for my last review but since then I've been coming back frequently before the shutdown. I have come here with my Gf friends, and my son who is allergic to so many things. Their menu continues to change and their prices don't seem as awful (or maybe I'm not as financially strapped?) and I appreciate the choices and how much superfood is infused in foods as compared to restaurants that serve just junk vegan food which seems rampant sometimes. They have a take out ordering system for covid-19 times. I just ordered two gf VG cookies to pick up today. read more

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Had one of the best salads I've ever had, but at the Altadena location, the Spicy Quinoa Chicken Salad, I loved every bite. I just got a little vibe from a couple customers that were staring at me like I hadn't combed my hair or something lol oh well, that 's not the places fault though. I'll be back :) read more

The cookies. The food. The drinks Good sized portions-Fresh.satisfying. Savory! Great value. They offer online ordering -Super convenient Really unique flavors and meals. Definitely will be going back! Nice, professional staff Highly recommend It's a gem that deserves the hype!! Wish I could give them 6 stars read more

Amara Kitchen - Vegan burrito - Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie 10/10! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place. It's probably the only place in town where I can have gluten-free pancakes besides my house.

The spot for healthy gluten free brunch and baked goods. Highly recommend if you have dietary restrictions i.e. gluten free, dairy free, soy free etc. They clearly label the menu for allergens. read more

Pleasant surprise to find this nice little neighborhood cafe hidden . . . in the neighborhood. Popped in with seven people an hour before closing. We were concerned that we wouldn't be able to get our food within a reasonable amount of time but Amara pulled through. They got us all fed on time and they did it with a smile. I was very pleased with the service we received, especially since the place was packed and the staff was up against a time crunch. An outstanding item on the menu is the Spicy Chicken Bowl. I got it with a poached egg side and it blended very nicely with the quinoa. Also ordered in the group was the Amara Burrito, the Breakfast Sandwich, Rice & Veggie Bowl, and the Quinoa & Veggie Bowl. The Rose Palm Iced Tea is also very nice. Big flavors and nice sized servings here in this little Amara Kitchen. What a nice find. Definitely stop by when you are in the neighborhood. read more

Amara is lovely. I had been in years ago around when they first opened, and I'm happy to see this little cafe thriving and looking better than ever. I won't speak to the food because it's been so long since I've had it, but I had an amazing iced americano with their house made cashew milk today and could definitely go for another sometime soon. Unlike a lot of the trendy spots in HLP, this isn't right on Figueroa or York, but on one of the side avenues (and you might miss it if you're not looking for the cool paint job). Parking is easy and the neighborhood is charming. A few people have commented on the 10% gratuity thing that they put on all bills over $10. While I agree, it's kind of rare and your cashier should maybe let you know, I definitely did notice that they called it out on the menu. I also think that 10% is below the minimum of what you should be tipping anyway, so I have no idea who would need to make a big deal or ask for it to be removed. Just add that extra 5-10% and move on with your day. Not sure if there's wifi and there isn't a ton of seating, but this is a good spot to come with one other person for lunch or a snack or coffee. Sounds like they're great with dietary restrictions, so if you're sticking with any sort of specific diet (or just like bright, LA vibe food), Amara is worth a try! read more

If you like healthy food, vegetarian or vegan, try this restaurant. Sweet potato quesadilla and breakfast burrito were very good. Also had hot spicy chai tea which complimented the entrees. Street parking was available. I would have given 5 stars, but there wasn't much ambiance. read more

Excellent food excellent service. I hyper clean but I also want my food to be really good. These guys know how to achieve both. If you're gluten-free or grain free, even if you're not the food is on point and you'll love it. read more

Amara Kitchen - Pastries and order counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food tasted so fresh and delicious! It was such a cute little spot. Can't wait to try their baked goods next time!

Ambiance: hip and well decorated Staff: Dope and friendly Food: Outstanding (would eat the buckwheat pancakes errday) 10/10 would recommend read more

such a lovely staff!!! food is incredible and it's so cute inside :)) we love you amara kitchen!!

This is a tough review to write because Amara is, hands down, my favorite cafe in Highland Park. The food is great, lots of vegan options, the staff is friendly and they even remembered my dog's name after only seeing him once which was pretty impressive. The issue, however, is with the forced gratuity that they low key add to every order, dine in or take out. You can only have it removed if you 1. Are aware of the charge and 2. ASK the cashier to remove it... like that isn't awkward. It's not the customer's duty to pad the wages of Amara's employees. The owners should pay their staff a fair wage from their own pocket, not ours. Also- there is also an additional option to add ANOTHER tip when you charge it to your card, while customers are unaware that 10% has already been added to your bill. I tipped almost every time I've gone in not knowing about the 10% that was already added. The whole thing comes off very deceitful. I'm honestly not even mad, I'm genuinely disappointed. read more

Amara Kitchen - You probably wouldn't notice this sign unless you were looking for it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food...Great service and Amazing coffee! Coming back for sure! Visited you from SD! read more

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Absolutely loved my experience here! I got the paleo pancakes and my boyfriend got the vegan breakfast sandwich :) The pancakes are super light and fluffy, and the maple syrup along with the berries balanced out the flavor of the pancakes nicely. Their sweet potatoes were super soft and had a lightly savory seasoning. As someone who is on the paleo diet, I'm very happy to have found a restaurant with some familiar paleo friendly dishes that taste just as amazing as if they were homemade. The workers are also very kind and I personally liked how they ask customers to buss their own tables at the end of their meals. Will definitely be back! read more

Amara Kitchen - Paleo pancakes with side of greens and sweet potatos, and vegan breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had so much hope for this place, and I was so disappointed!! I checked on yelp and saw their pictures were really pretty and they had a lot of gluten-free options! So we decided to give it a try finally. We arrived on a Friday morning around 9am, there were not that many people, there was no line to order. We had a chai with homemade almond/cashew milk, a coffee, a vegan/gluten free muffin, a gluten free pancake, a purple egg bowl. So the gluten free muffin was very delicious, it was just about right sweet. Texture was similar to the regular one. We were excited. The chai was good too, not the powder sweet chai, so it was good. Then we waited and waited and waited. that's where things went wrong. We saw people were getting their dishes, but ours didn't come. 20 min in, still not coming. I thought maybe they just had one chef in the back. Until I saw the guy came behind us got his pancake, I could not be more patient. I had to sent bf to ask. There were 3 girls at the counter, only two machines to order, there was just 1 girl definitely didn't know what she should be doing. She was just standing behind another one watching her. So finally after 30min from we ordered, we finally received our dishes. And the dishes tasted really sub-par. I admit, if I am out of patience, then I would be extra critical about the taste. The food was not that hot! it wasn't like it came out of the kitchen and rushed to our table. It was like it sat there for a while. I checked my bowl, it was just an assembly of greens and some sweet potato and a poached egg. Like I said, it wasn't even that hot. Then my anger reached to the limit when I ran my folk into the poached egg! It was not poached! It was hard-boiled!!! There was no runny yolk, there was only that hard, sad, solid yolk. Plus, the 2 pieces of gluten free bread, which were as tiny as the palm of my palm, tasted like egg, not bread. The whole dish was worse than what I could do at home! At that point, I had no mood to finish the bowl, and I was beyond anger and disappointment. The girls behind the counter were very cold. She was not cheerful at all. She had no smile the whole time we were there. And they automatically charge you extra 8% for their employees? For what? Terrible experience. I would not come back again. And I would not recommend people to fall into the hype of 'gluten-free'. You can find things way better elsewhere. read more

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Happy Father's Day. This is not a restaurant you would just happen to drive by as it's not located on a major street and there is no sign with the restaurants name on it. We ordered the breakfast burrito and buckwheat pancakes and they were both very good. I liked the burrito but it lacked full flavor and the sauce they have on the side wasn't anything special. The pancakes were good and healthy tasting. read more

Amara Kitchen - Happy Fathers Day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been eating here for years and the quality has plummeted straight off a cliff in the last year. Their 'green eggs' dish is now a salad with undercooked, crunchy potatoes, raw shaved beets, and raw spinach which is unappetizingly coated in raw, runny egg yolk from a poorly poached egg. If you think eating a raw salad coated in runny egg yolk sounds good, by all means pay 15 dollars plus for this dish. Sucks because this used to be my favorite breakfast place, but I'm so turned off by this salad coated in raw egg I will prob never go back read more

Amara Kitchen - raw egg yolk on raw salad and undercooked potatoes- stomach turning - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I loved the outdoor seating area here and fresh drinks. The avocado toast here was also pretty good and you can tell that the locals love this place. Unfortunately, I had a dead bug in my salad, which ruined my appetite. I likely won't return here. read more

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Good place for breakfast, the staff is very nice, would like if they clarify if is self service or not I was confused when I arrived, I order the green eggs and the parfait, delicious! read more

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Omg! Try the chicken salad, add the avocado and boss sauce. Delicious! I got also the bone broth and I swear it tasted like my grandma's broth. Double delicious. I bought. This combo because I was sick after getting a COVID vaccine booster and needed some serious comfort food. What I got tasted like the best medicine ever. Thank you Amara Kitchen. This was exactly what I needed today. I have not had a bad meal yet from you. read more

yummy vegan breakfast burrito! the purple yam is such a great touch. solid vegan options !

Good. Clean. Food. I've sampled many items on the menu and no matter how healthy the dish, it always tastes delish.

I was so happy when I found Amara since being on a gluten free/Paleo diet feels very isolating when going to restaurants. My first time at Amara I felt liberated with the menu, as they have a very friendly allergy menu. I ended up ordering the Paleo Pancakes and the Avocado Toast! I really missed good pancakes when I went gluten free/paleo. These pancakes were soooo yummy, topped with fruit and a delicious spread. The avocado toast was very yummy as well. There is a normal bread option and a gluten free option. The gluten free bread they use is actually very good which is hard to find. My only disappointment is with their drinks. The prices are steep for something I didn't necessarily enjoy. However, I think it is cool they make their own 'Amara' milk! read more

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We got there right when it open at 8am so there wasn't a line & within 30 mins, the place was filling up. We had green bowl, amara burrito & drip coffee! It was all delicious. Pricey place though. Remember, tip is already included. This was my 1st time here. Will be back to try the pastries they have. read more

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The gluten free cookies and muffins here are to die for. The food is yummy and they accommodate various dietary restrictions (gluten free, dairy free) and the service has been great also! Love the raspberry thumbprint cookies and the gluten free muffins with a latte! Highly recommend for celiacs and those with gluten and dairy issues. The interior is cozy and maybe 2 or 3 tables outside - perfect if you are bringing a dog. read more