I've been here a couple of times now and every time it's been delicious! The dishes are always well balanced in flavour, and doesn't just taste like greens! I loved their eggplant parm sandwich and their fried mushrooms (even as a non-mushroom eater). read more

Cafe Gratitude - I AM FORTUNATE (GF) - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Some of the best Vegan food I've had in L.A! Definitely one of my go-to spots, the Crunchwrap is incredible! read more

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This was my second time at Gratitude and it was great. Our daughter is allergic to treenuts so we have to be careful where we eat. Andro our server was super patient, he brought a book with all the ingredients listed of every dish, at the beginning I was overwhelmed to see all of that information, he was so kind and stayed with us checking a couple of dishes and choosing the right one for my daughter. The food was great and fresh, we had a nice time. the patio has heaters which made it cozy and warm. we will come back soon. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

This place was amazing: the food, the drinks, the service!! Our server Andro was just great. He recommended The Exquisite, which he said was a must and yes it was. He also recommended a drink called Restored with almond milk, which was delicious and warm. When we got there early in the morning it was empty, so it was nice to have a lot of space for us. 100% recommend this place for vegan and non vegan! Ask for Andro, I'm sure he'll take good care of you as he did with us. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Outside dining area/ patio - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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I AM UNDERWHELMED. So many times I've gone to Cafe Gratitude hoping I'll like it better, and every time I leave with renewed disappointment. They changed up their happy hour menu so we met some friends there to try it. I will say, the wines are excellent. I tried both the white and the red and liked them both. Wound up ordering the white and really enjoyed it. We shared: Shishito peppers - okay but not super interesting Loaded Nacho Fries - Yikes, these were not good. The fries were soggy, and overall it was just kind of bland. There was also zero nacho flavor Burrata - This looked really impressive when it arrived at the table with grilled bread, but I tasted zero cheese. It was basically like spooning marinara sauce onto bread. It wasn't terrible, but there was nothing burrata-like or even remotely cheese-like about it. I just think that with all the Matthew Kenney vegan spots in town now (Sestina, Double Zero), Gratitude needs to up its game. Vegan food can be so much better than this. read more

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Man! Shoutout to my man Marcus for holding it down and showing us superb service. 5 stars because of HIM!! He really helped us order an incredible meal and walk out of here with a heart filled with good food, replenished and delicious meal. His service was better than anyone I've ever had serve us at this location specific. He knew the menu like the back of his hand, he prepped the drinks for us himself when the bar was slammed. He even went out of his way to recommend an appetizer we didn't think we would like initially. Turned out to be our favorite meal of the evening. This dude deserves not just a raise but more so a position in management. We were only 1 of his tables in the patio that was stacked and I've worked in service before, this guy was providing service with a smile on his face to everyone and held it down even when this place was slammed. Man shoutout to that Man Marcus for being such a friendly server and knowledgeable on the food and the chefs the restaurant had collaborated with. Extremely grateful that he was our server, thanks Marcus read more

Cafe Gratitude - Patio - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

I have had mixed experiences here. Sometimes I come and the staff are really friendly and sometimes the aren't. It's very weird how hot and cold this place can be. They push this "gratitude" and "be kind" stuff as their theme but sometimes the staff really does not create that atmosphere. And to be honest - without that - it's just another over-priced restaurant. So anyway - if you work here and you're reading this - maybe train or talk to a manager about training your employees on how to create the atmosphere you are advertising. Today I placed a pick up order for lunch and the cashier I dealt with acted like I was a chore, made a mistake which he blamed on me - and without talking to me he got someone else over and she asked about the mistake and I said "I have no clue what he's talking about" - because he walked away in an irritated huff. After looking closer she realizes he just didn't read it right and there actually was no problem. So, I pay for my food and I admit I did not leave a tip (it was a pickup order of one thing) and they were a little snooty. Well, she completely ignores me - does not say thank you when I pay - and ushers the next guests over before I can even retrieve my credit card. Unfortunate experience but like I said sometimes they really are awesome so I'll give it another try. read more

I normally love this place but I just found a piece of hard plastic in my "I am whole" bowl :/ I called them to warn them to check their tools/ food but it's honestly given me the ick so idk heads up D: read more

Parking: street parking I've been to CG before but in the little Tokyo one. This CG made me feel more comfortable because of Covid, we had to order through the toast app so I didn't have to say "I am..." lol. The service was decent and food was good. I am in a MSPI diet (milk soy protein intolerance), so they have a special menu that lists out all of the allergens which was super helpful. I got the nachos and the kelp noodle bowl. Everything was amazing! I like this location and the service! Will come back again! read more

This place exceeded my exceptions. Food was amazing!!!! Everything was delicious. You don't need to be vegan to love and appreciate the food here. Every dish was so flavorful and I couldn't believe that it's vegan. It was hard to choose what not to order... There is a nice idea that as you order your food, you use affirmation. It's so cool! We ordered the eggplant sandwich, the whole bowl and the nachos( best I ever had). For dessert we order the coffee and the iron cast cookie. Both were our least favorite. I can't wait to come back. read more

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A solid healthy vegan place with a cute boho ambiance. The service was okay but one of the waiters spilled a bit of my friend's hot drink and didn't wipe down the cup or even apologize, so that was a little off-putting. Otherwise, it was a lovely dining experience. I like how the name of everything on the menu is an affirmation. That's very unique and gives the cafe a bit of its own personality. My watermelon poke avocado toast was packed with avo and lots of goodies. I'm so glad they aren't greedy with ingredients. read more

If you don't like vegan food, try Cafe Gratitude! It may very much change your mind! The flavors of a lot of dishes are absolutely great! And there is a variety of items on the menu to choose from. The place is quite large, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service is generally very good, making it a great spot for casual dining and your daily delicious vegetable intake. The one thing I'd like this place to offer is more dishes that do not contain soy. As of now, most dishes have some form of tofu or tempeh (both made of soy unfortunately). Frankly, every dish I've tried at this place has been amazing! One note on desserts: the strawberry shortcake (served in a mason jar) is incredible! It's moist, creamy, has great flavors and cake texture. Highly recommend! Tiramisu does not taste anything like tiramisu, although it's a very good and healthier dessert by itself. Just don't expect it to be anything like tiramisu in flavors. Key lime / avocado cake wasn't good in my opinion, the flavor came off too artificial. Their muffins aren't sweet either and remind me more of fruit bread than muffins. Overall, really great delicious food, and a must try!! read more

Cafe Gratitude - Strawberry short cake and tiramisu - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Was my first time here and it was very good. I'm not a vegan but enjoyed all that they had to offer. I got the Banana bread and the I AM COZY tea. The banana bread was amazing, wouldn't know that it's gluten free if you didn't read that it was. Very moist and had slices of banana baked into the top. I love teas and this didn't disappoint, very refreshing with the lemon and raw honey and has a nice kick from the ginger and cayenne. I also tried the I AM GIFTED and wow this fresh squeezed juice was one of the best I've had. Loaded with beets, pineapple, grapefruit, ginger and lemon. Overall a great place. read more

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Huge menu! I sadly missed breakfast by 2 minutes. Had a pasta dish that I'm blanking on and the seasonal persimmon salad. The salad was beautiful and good. The pasta was over cooked and mediocre. The 'I am Marvelous' (mocha latte with cacao & raw honey) was my favorite part! I would give this place another chance because I feel like I ordered wrong -- partially looking at the ordering structure for this. I am not a fan of ordering my food through an app while dining in. This has got to go, takes away from the entire dining experience! Hopefully it's just a lingering covid protocol. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Seasonal persimmon salad - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

This place is definitely good but there are not too many only vegan restaurants in LA. I think I've tried half of the menu and my favorites so far is crunchy sandwich, Japanese bowl, watermelon poke , coconut calamari and I didn't like burgers. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Japanese bowl - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

As always a wonderful ambience, service, and plant-based brilliance. I sincerely dream of a day when a Cafe Gratitude arrives in my hometown or ANYWHERE close to it. read more

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I've probably been to Café Gratitude 20 times because every time I visit LA or SD I have to come at least once. It's a bummer they aren't in NYC because they would do so well and I could come here every week! You cannot go wrong with their mushroom carnitas... Try the crunch wrap, burrito, nachos, or chilaquiles! Their salads and bowls are also delightful. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. I absolutely love that I can come here and get a clean, healthy meal or an indulgent vegan meal. This is a great spot for vegans and non-vegans alike! Note to vegans - they use bee products like honey so be careful when ordering! Not sure why they are holding into honey but I'm happy almost everything is vegan otherwise. read more

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Been doing a lot of dining out with a guest in from out of town, vegan, and non-vegan, but this has been one of our best experiences yet. Jordan, our server elevated our dining experience with his authentic care, professionalism, and knowing the menu. We feel so inspired by this outstanding, clean meal to consider going vegan all the way. We started with the taco sampler, followed by Shishido peppers, I am Whole, which is my favorite dish, and remains to be so, and the I am Blessed. All phenomenal! And the atmosphere has inspired us to change our home decor to a natural look and feel. read more

Grateful to visit this cafe! A trendy spot present in Venice to go along with its trendy vibe. A light, open and airy space that offers a calm vibe with its light colors in an out of the place to match its light and healthy menu of vegan, meat, or gluten free items. During 11am, they offered a breakfast and lunch menu. We got vegan items and they were all so very different and created around the uniqueness of this cafe. I really liked how the waiter presents to you the question of the day. Our question of the day was: When are you the happiest? read more

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Last year we got take out. Then yesterday we finally came back to eat on the patio. The service was wonderful. I ambiance was nice. You need a code to use the restrooms. I really wanted the sangria but they use beets in it. I then wanted a specific bowl but it also had beets and the server said that beets were a main part of that dish so it wasn't the best idea to remove it. Beets are the only plant food I don't like. So I got some red wine instead. My partner had two beers that he liked. We shared the buffalo cauliflower wings as an appetizer and that was the highlight of our meal. He got the Crunchwrap (fuerte) that was very tasty. Tasted a lot like Taco Bell. I had the macrobiotic bowl (whole) which was something I wouldn't normally choose but I was having a hard time and decided to try something different. It wasn't my favorite meal of all time but it was tasty and felt healthy once I mixed everything up together. I'm glad I tried something new. Then we had dessert. The baked walnut chocolate cookie tasted liked coconut and heavy on the walnut side. The chocolate part was good. The pistachio ice cream didn't taste very pistachio flavored. It tasted like coconut flavor. The raw tiramisu was impressive in that it really had the tiramisu flavor and it was wonderful the next day as well. No real complaints just nick picking things. I will visit this restaurant again and try some other menu items. I highly enjoy plant-based establishments that don't use fake meat alternatives. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Walnut chocolate cookie with pistachio ice cream. Raw tiramisu. - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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If you're big into vegan food and being around rich millennials, this is the place for you. Food is OK, but I prefer meat! Ambience is OK, but I prefer meat! Wait staff is nice, but I prefer meat! read more

I just moved to LA, so this was my 1st time trying Cafe Gratitude. I'm always in search of the best gluten free (GF) avocado toast, & wow, this was incredible. The side of coconut bacon was a perfect touch too. My partner enjoyed their burrito & latte, & we left satisfied thanks to the appropriate portions. I was very pleased to have a transparent allergen menu, as I have multiple dietary restrictions, & the waitstaff was knowledgeable & helpful. 10/10 def recommend! read more

Cafe Gratitude - Gluten Free (GF) Avocado Toast & Coconut Bacon - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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This review is to rave about how good my food and server were! I have been before but this was my best experience yet. Our server Andro was so friendly and helpful. He explained the menu and even answered all of my questions because I am a pretty picky eater on top of being vegan. Our food was so delicious that I actually forgot to take a photo this time! We'll be back soon to try the rest of the menu. Thanks Andro for your patience, hope to see you my next time there! read more

Cafe Gratitude - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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This is hands down one of the best vegan restaurants I have been to in the US. Their menu was very well designed and the food was fantastic. Service was very quick and attentive. I had ordered a latte and requested for it to be extra-hot and when it came it wasn't as hot as I expected. My server immediately went back and got me one more cup just the way I like it. Thank you so much ! I ordered a vegan quiche, and a tofu scramble wrap and a smoothie. I was full to the brim but didn't feel heavy or bloated. In fact, I was hungry in a couple of hours which is rarely the case when I'm so full after a meal. That really shows that the stuff going into the food isn't greasy and stuffy. read more

This joint in Venice was a real treat. For breakfast, we ordered the Open-Hearted (Buckwheat Flax Pancakes - three gluten-free pancakes, maple syrup, powdered sugar with berries and banana). It was wholesome dish with beautiful presentation. For our beverages, we ordered the Vibrant (Matcha Latté with raw honey) and the Stellar (Blue Spirulina Superherb Smoothie [ashwaganda, pine pollen, reishi, cordyceps, coconut, almond butter, dates, vanilla bean]). These were just a few of the many creative choices to choose from. The place had relaxing vibes and a lot of snippets were seen or heard throughout the place full of inspiration and positive thinking. Read all the signs for parking before heading in. read more

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Andro! This is THE BEST server I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing in ALL the years I've been frequenting Cafe Gratitude. His attention to detail and assurance that your food is free of any allergies/dietary preferences you have is unparalleled to any experience I've had at ANY restaurant. He brought this ingredients list that showed all the allergens. He helped me modify my order to prevent me from having any allergic reactions or inflammation! Please see the receipt for my order! Andro is the truth! He was even patient with me to take my order, as I was on an important phone call AS SOON as I was seated. Everything was so smooth and far surpassed my expectations. Please give Andro his respect and flowers. He is MORE THAN deserving! I am so grateful for him and wish others went the distance the way he did. read more

Cafe Gratitude - The level of detail Andro took to customize my order! - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

Love love love! Get the buffalo wings and the nachos. I also loved my Caesar salad. Handsome husband had the burger and said it was great! I am sad that they took their classic mint chip shake off their menu...that was my fave from the beggining of my Gratitude days in San Fran...But I'll always feel blessed at Cafe Gratitude and so will you. read more

We come here for the nachos - best !!! Other plates are yummy too Love sitting outside Staff is always friendly and sweet ! read more

I enjoyed the ambiance of this place. When you go inside, every dish has a self-affirmation name. When you order the dish, you say the affirmation to the waiter and honestly, say it to yourself! It's all about self-love there. I love that concept but I honestly wasn't a huge fan of the food. I'm going back into a vegan lifestyle this month but when I tried this, I wasn't that much of a fan. However, I do think that they have really good cold-pressed juices! We tried a beet juice and it was really yummy. I would come back here for the juice and affirmations. It's also a great, chill spot to work and grab a bite, so this place isn't all that bad! read more

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I had a pretty disappointing experience here--most of all regarding the food. The loaded nacho fries should be fried crispy so they hold up against all the toppings. The way a chip would in traditional nachos. The burrata in marinara--not much "burrata" and all I could taste was the marinara, which was uninspired. The shishito peppers were the most disappointing of all. Barely any flavor--I was shocked. And this is just me, but I hate the way the dishes are named. Seems clever but when you're reading the bill, you have no idea what you ordered and whether you were charged correctly (we weren't, but our server fixed it when we pointed it out; having to compare the check against the menu was just kind of annoying). Our server was super friendly but also weirdly disappeared for stretches. read more

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First time at Cafe Gratitude. I'm not vegan nor vegetarian but I gave it a try. The ambiance of the restaurant is really nice and the decor and colors make it very welcoming. Our server Michael was great! He explained the menu to us as newbies and he answered all of our questions with a smile always. He was also very attentive to anything needed. For starters we got the "Eclectic- Buffalo Cauliflower" basically cauliflower covered in buffalo sauce. The flavor was good. I would've liked it a little more crispy but the "ranch" made up for it. I don't eat ranch in general but this one was pretty good. For our entrees we got the "Bountiful- Sicilian Almond Pesto Pasta" it was DELICIOUS! I highly recommend it. The flavors of the pesto, with the cherry tomatoes, green beans etc made a wonderful tasteful mix. You won't be disappointed. We also go the Marguerrite Pizza. Wow! I loved it! The crunchiness of the crust, the mix of the vegetables was amazing. I really enjoyed it. Compared to Urths pizza which is almost similar- Cafe Gratitude's pizza is much more better. Drinks: Lemonade and Coffee I got the Latte Almond Coffee. Quite frankly I don't like almond milk and I probably would have enjoyed the coffee if it were just to be black. But if you like almond milk then you'd probably enjoy it. The lemonade was delicious and refreshing. A little too sweet for me but good. Overall my experience was good. The area of the restaurant is nice. You can park in the parking structure behind the restaurant and get your parking ticket validated from the Cafe Gratitude. I hope to be back soon and try out other dishes from their menu. Check it out! read more

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Clare was an amazing hostess. She made sure I got everything i needed and helped me make decision concerning all the wonderful options that this restaurant offers. The atmospheric conditions were perfect for July 4th. High vibrational, dark earth colors with bright vibrant foods and personality. Every single order I made was absolutely delectable. Probably the best experience I could ask for in LA. Also, Molly was amazing she was the lady eating next to me. Even the customers are awesome here. I will be coming here often!!! Anyway, whatever Clare is getting paid is NOT ENOUGH. She raised the vibration of everyone who dined with her. Give her a raise too lol. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY read more

I AM LIBERATED (8/10) - kelp noodles, basil hempseed pesto, heirloom cherry tomatoes, olives, arugula, cashew ricotta, brazil nut parmesan I loved how every bite of these noodles is a satisfying crunch. Unlike other pastas, this kelp noodle dish leaves you refreshed and energized rather than heavy and sleepy. I loved the nutty fragrance and sprinkle of "parmesan" on the dish. I chose this particular menu item since I knew any form of ricotta-like consistency would be delicious! I'm impressed that the noodles weren't too bland and I love the fresh bites of tomatoes and olives on the side. Interestingly enough, I really loved the my first few bites since it was new and unlike other vegan yummies I've had before, but it does get tiring after a while (LOL) that I honestly wanted to power through until I finished eating it all. I'm really glad I ordered this dish, but I'd opt to try another new item!! My friend ordered an Indian bowl i got to try called "I AM HUMBLE," and I think I would prefer to order that reoccuringly! Cafe Gratitude is much more known for that special, and I think the chutney especially tasted so so gooood. Would go back!! The food is good and light though, and I appreciate their all vegan menu!! I feel like it's highly focused on health with a particular focus on probiotic drinks, juices, and superfoods. read more

Cafe Gratitude - IG: @foodfeasters - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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This is what $22 dollars plus delivery fees will get you. If they are capable of delivering it properly. What a joke of a place. read more

Cafe Gratitude - $22 bowl ‍ - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

Food. Amazing. Ambience. Great. Service, fantastic. Grace was our server and went over and above. We had the margherita pizza, tostones bowl, steak & egg sandwich & dessert. Everything was scrumptious! So sad they closed their San Diego location! read more

Second time visiting. Food is amazing and my service from Jenny and Eric was outstanding. The ambience is nice and clean. Nice decor. Parking isn't too bad, there's street and I believe public parking on the side of the building.The menu has a variety of things to choose from. Probably some of the best smoothies I've had in a long time. I highly recommend this business, especially if Jenny and Eric are there. They are dope ASF!! Thanks:-) read more

I came here for this first time recently and I loved the colorful menu. I got the pizza called "I am giving ". I got it Hawaiian style with house made marinara sauce, pineapple, almond burrata, chasew mozzarella, coconut bacon. I loved the crust and the different textures you tasted. We also tried the Vegan Calamari which tasted fantastic, very similar to the real deal. Lastly was the Iced hot cocoa with marshmallows,which was creamy and had a unique aftertaste. As well as the fired mushroom chicken sandwich, it was so crispy and flavorful, the fires it came with were also crisped to perfection. Overall it had a refreshing ambiance, I can't wait to try out the rest of the menu! read more

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I have heard people rave about Cafe Gratitude for years so when my husband and I realized this location was close by during our recent trip to California, I knew we had to give it a try. This location has a lovely, dog-friendly patio that is separated from the sidewalk but still gives you a view of the passersby. It was a great spot to watch the sun go down. Initially, service was a little strange. They only brought us a drink menu to start and it was clearly intentional when the host let us know our server would bring us our food menus after. When we received our food menus, they asked if they could get us anything besides the drinks right away... how are we supposed to know what we'd want when you just handed us the menus? Other than that though, service was fast and friendly. It feels a little strange ordering their dishes named after affirmations, but I kind of like how much they lean into the "theme". I ordered the "I am Fiery" which is a spicy buffalo cauliflower wrap and my husband had the "Yo Soy Fuerte" which is Gratitude's take on a crunchwrap. Both meals were incredible. I'm so sad I have no idea when I'll be able to taste it again. Highly recommend for and vegans, vegetarians, or those willing to give it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

I have been eating at Cafe Gratitude for many years and am truly grateful for their cuisine that is both healthful and good for the earth. I love to cook and have a keen nose for quality and am super impressed by the flavor of their raw ingredients, their care in preparing and not ruining the food, drink and amazingly luscious desserts their fabulous, cool, warm hearted staff serves up. Their service and wait staff are amazing and our waiter Javier was so nurturing, I left feeling full and truly grateful. I have one piece of advice - make sure you leave room for dessert. They have one of the best vegan pastry chefs on the planet! read more

Javier was friendly and awesome. He recommended the I AM STELLAR and I loved it. The place was clean and the food was amazing. I had a good time. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Chorizo burrito! - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California