The cashless system really needs to change. Food is amazing but this is getting ridiculous for people who want to pay in cash. I used to come to Cafe Gratitude ALL the time in Santa Cruz...and I want to come here more often but cannot support the anti-cash rule. read more

Best brunch!!!! We've been wanting to try this out, but we live in the AV. Hadcto drop my dad at the airport and stopped in forbrunch. We left feeling fabulously full (didn't stop us from ordering dessert to go ). My husband had the Nourish (breakfast wrap) with Smashed potatoes, I had Content (quiche) and we shared a I Am Honest (maple pumpkin coffee cake). Everything was beyond delicious and the service was very friendly and professional. Grabbed a key lime pie and apple cake to go, can't wait to try them. FYI there is a parking garage directly behind them read more

Cafe Gratitude - Dirty chai and golden latte - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

I don't normally write Yelp reviews but thought it could be a fun writing exercise. So my partner of four years and I originally had plans last night, but his Dungeons & Dragons with his boys got moved so I suddenly had an evening to myself. Also I'm on a serious new health regimen called slowing the fuck down, pardon my French, lent. So I take a long bath and think about how I want to spend my evening. I haven't eaten out in a while, so I decide on a date night for one. I put on a cute outfit and I'm loving my freshly washed hair so I decide to go propose to the guy who cut my hair several weeks ago for the first time, and ask him to be my longterm hair guy. He wasn't there so I just made an appointment. I had ideas to head over to Rose Cafe because I've never been in the 2+ years I've lived here in Venice, but instead decide for something more familiar and neighborhood. I head to Cafe Gratitude just a couple doors down from the salon. If you don't know Cafe Gratitude, there are a few locations in LA and they are a vegetarian/vegan joint. I come here sporadically with Gary or other friends and brought Mom when she was last visiting. The first time I went to a Cafe Gratitude was not this location years ago and on a first date. Admittedly, I felt awkward then that the menu items all had inspirational names and we were encouraged to say "I am..." and then the menu item to order. It was too LA for me. Well today was different. I was feeling cute and tossing my hair as I get out from the rare LA drizzle. I ask for a seat for one and the friendly host (manager vibe) tells me no tables available immediately, but any open seat at the counter is free for the choosing. I pick the one on the far end furthest from the front door. There is literally an in-my-face piece of marketing for Restaurant Week in front of me, but that was my choosing so that's on me. That's not where I knocked off a star on the rating. To be honest, I'd only knock half a star off and for these reasons: the light shades could use some dusting, my entree came a little early, and getting attention was a little challenging, but that wasn't all on them either as you will see how this story progresses. Today we are taking our time to enjoy and celebrate life, so we look to the positive. I order my meal. I am Pure and Dedicated. First of all, my server Tati was sweet and adorable, and she noticed right away when my half Pure kale salad was missing the kimchi. She had my back even before that with recommending the boochcraft kombucha. My Dedicated mushroom/baby bok choy/grain dish made me feel proud to be soooo LA right now, as it was just what the doctor ordered. I decided I was alone tonight but I wasn't going to be ashamed by it, so took it to the extreme (for me) and took photos of my food (I mean, I was writing a review, right?) and returned texts and emails, etc. Kind of obnoxious but this was my time. While enjoying my meaty mushrooms, Dancing Queen comes on over the sound system. While old Richard would hesitate, new Richard channels his best romcom spirit and wildly calls his best friend, a mother of three at 8:30 p.m. to tell her Dancing Queen just came on. And we start an incredible phone convo/now dinner date for two, full of synergy and I am living my best life. And because I've taken romcom actions, more romcom actions ensue. The world literally couldn't handle this epic call as it ends with a sudden power outage. The generator doesn't kick in but it's kind of romantic and I'm now forced to unplug, slow even further down. I finish my meal slowly, every last bite, by candlelight while I watch the staff tackle blackout tasks. The lights don't come back up so I decide to help the best way I know how, order their ice cream before it melts. I ask the handsome waiter with the smile what it's called and he and Tati answer "Praising." I say, "like Praise the Lord?" and they smile politely at whatever the hell I was doing. At the end of the night, Tati comes back with a handwritten bill and a carbon copy credit card slip she's baffled by. I assure her I retailed in the 90s and was quite familiar. I say good bye like I'll be coming back again, because I probably will. I walk briskly into the rain and head home to a dark apartment. The dogs are confused but they quickly settle. The lights won't come back up until 5:20 a.m. the next morning when I am still half awake thinking about everything Jenny and I talked about and all the incredibly warm messages I had received today. I am reminded that I am on the right path. read more

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I'd been to the Arts District location a ton while working for the county years ago. First time to this location, but very happy. Really nice space, great service and food is pretty solid. Even my (VERY) non-vegan husband was happy! ;) read more

I ordered from Cafe Gratitude through Uber Eats this evening. The food was ready very quickly which was nice- but I would not recommend the food. All of the toppings on the nachos were pretty good but the chips were so soggy. I used my own tortilla chips I had on hand. I also got the cinnamon roll- they didn't really hit the nail on the head. The cinnamon was less sweet and comforting and more of a Red Hots candy flavor. Meh. And the kids macaroni and cheese with (cashew) cheddar was not good at all. I ate all of the food because you already know the bill was huge through Uber Eats. I don't normally splurge but I'm on leave from work- asymptomatic with COVID. I'm glad I finally tried this place but I will not be going back. read more

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

Looking for a healthier option and being familiar with the other locations,I brought my parents and uncle (who is here from out of town) to this place for a nice, delicious, tasty meal. Sometimes it is a gamble if others will like what you do and now it is Vegan. But, good news, everyone is still raving about it. My dad even asked the server when they would open up one near where he lives. The service was great and our waiter was very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. The food is served so nicely in dishes that say "What are you grateful for?" and it truly makes you stop and think and eat just a little slower. Portions here are of perfect size. I think we all had different dishes and yet everyone enjoyed their food. The only down side is the seating. Even though it was a Tuesday and we didn't have reservations, I felt they could have seated us at a better table. We had to sit at the community table which is a long wooden table with short wooden barstool seats although we were the only ones there. We were told they were fully booked and this was the only place they could fit us in so we took it. But, throughout out time there, we always saw several open tables which would have been a lot more accommodating and comfortable to our party. [I am not lowering the rating because we just popped in and trusted what they said, however it would have been nice to be offered to move if a table had become available]. There is validated parking underneath the restaurant. read more

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The hostess was really unfriendly, but my server (I believe her name was Jen) was really nice and made up for it. I got the Grace smoothie which was delicious and filling. I probably should have just stopped there. I also got the Mexican Bowl and it was good but both items were definitely things I could have made at home. I ordered a blend of quinoa and brown rice in my bowl but was served only brown rice. It's really expensive for what they give you; they must be making like 85% profit. I really dig that it's all vegan, but there's too much hype around this place. I plan on coming back, though, in hopes that maybe this first visit was a fluke. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Mucho / Mexican Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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My coworkers introduced me to this place and I am so glad they did. COVID has made the ordering a little different because you place your orders on your phone. Overall though I thought the food was to die for. Wish I lived closer so I could visit this place more often. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Chicken fried mushrooms - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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I really like the food at Cafe gratitude. I've been to a few of their spots and they're pretty consistent. On our last visit, I ordered the Fantastic salad which was incredible. Jared wanted a bibimbap bowl which they have removed from the menu so he went with the Indian inspired one instead, humble, but it was so disappointing. Mealy and underwhelming. I recommend the Mexican one, mucho. We shared a nachos which was very good, but I like the buffalo cauliflower better. Service is great. Ambiance is good. So why 3 stars? The affirmation part of it is soooo fucking annoying. Is it just me? Especially when they get it wrong, which has happened a few times at different locations now. We ordered the nachos, but something else came out. Why? Because we said nachos instead of the I AM name. Get a grip which your cheesy I AM FULL OF MYSELF BULLSHIT and learn the damn menu. Or just call things by their real name!!! No one will be sad to call nachos nachos. read more

I was so excited for to try out this place since becoming vegan , but I was disappointed. I ordered " I am liberated " which is the kelp noodles , and it was SOOOO salty it was inedible. It was also $20 after taxes and tips, so yea not worth it at all. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Looks good but probably has 10 pounds of salt inside - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

Wonderful service, attractive location and good coffee. I ordered the bbq tempeh stirfry, a vegetable rich dish. It tasted like a watered down bottle of saccharine sweet barbecue sauce. If you like sugary-loaded dishes that cover up all other flavors, this may suit you. I found it pretty disturbing and overpriced. For a cup of coffee, the above dish and a 20% tip, I spent $25. Uggh. Really bad value proposition from a food and cost perspective. But as noted, it is an attractive enough setting with generous room between tables. My server was attentive and quick. read more

Such a lovely idea of a gratitude coffee shop. Our waiter was very nice and told us that they encourage us to use affirmations instead of names of the meals. It was fun and their food is very good, everything is plant based. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

Everything on the menu is a must try a least once. I'm a big fan of the gratitude wrap with kale salad. The deserts are all delish. Very chill atmosphere with amazing servers and staff. Don forget o purchase some of their products so you can make the dishes a home. Thank you Cafe Gratitude! read more

Not sure the fuss -- this place is overhyped. The food is just ok, decor just ok. Lots of seating, went for breakfast. Didn't love anything.

I came at 8:30 on a Thursday. We found parking pretty easily a block away and noticed they validate parking in the adjacent structure for 90 minutes, pretty convenient. We were seated right away and I ordered the $17 Bountiful, or the Sicilian Almond Pesto Pasta. The food came out quickly in 10 minutes. The pasta tasted fine. The pesto was good but I could have used more of it. The asparagus was crispy due to the sauté and I enjoyed it. My main complaints are the serving size and asparagus to pasta ratio. For $17, I'm expecting to not be left hungry after I finish my food. There was way more asparagus than pasta- should be the other way around. Too small a portion for $17 dollars. And I gotta say I didn't dig the atmosphere and general vibe of the place, at all. I guess the theme is self-affirmations, which is cool I guess. But it felt more like a cult to me. As in the kind of cult horror stories you hear about in which a person is seduced into joining by the cult erasing their debts, acting loving and supportive, providing food and shelter, that kind of thing. Positive and endearing on the outside but a sham upon closer inspection. To be honest as I looked around the place I started to get creeped out. Check out my pics to see what I mean Summary: - decent pesto pasta, but way too small for $17 - weird fake cult-like atmosphere read more

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After spending a better part of the late morning and afternoon at Venice Beach me and my girlfriend were super hungry. So we started walking towards a place that we had been wanting to try. After arriving at the restaurant we come to find out it didn't open until 4. Disappointed but still hungry we decided to turn to our handy companion Yelp to see what was close that sounded good. My girlfriend found a place and it was only a short walk from where we were. She said it had several locations and she had recently tried one of them in downtown LA and assured me that I would love it. So after a short walk we arrived. We were welcomed at the door with a smiling face. I asked to be seated in an open booth that was close to the door and a waiter kindly checked to make sure it wasn't reserved. So we sat down and our waiter brought us menus and a bottle of water. It was happy hour(3-6 every day) so I ordered a Sam Smith beer and she got the Excited. Both the beer and the mixed cocktail were very good. We went ahead and ordered a couple of appetizers(Sharing and Community) and I must say, they were both very good as well. So while enjoying our appetizers we ordered a couple of bowls. I got the Smokin' and she got the Humble and they were both very delicious. This place is vegan and I love eating vegan when given the option but this place was a cut above the rest of the vegan places I had ate at before. The location was amazing. The environment was vibrant. The wait staff were friendly and upbeat. The customers were happy. This place was a great choice. I look forward to coming back as well as trying the other locations in the area. Thanks again for the great experience. See you soon! read more

This got that bougie vibe but also its worth it to come here and try this healthy yet tasty food! Interior: Zen peaceful positive vibes all around. From the smiles of the staff to the question they pose on you to reflect on your life lol. Take some pics at the "filled" drawings. Food: Eclectic: Cauliflower, celery, tomatoes with a spicy cashew aioli so delicious! Great starter if you want feel like a cute little rabbit lol Stellar: This smoothie has that cereal scent and taste and it is very thick but also so good. One of the most prettiest smoothie I have ever seen before. Highly recommend! Glorious: This wrap is so good! The spice is there and it has a great fresh taste. Awakening: This dessert was more like a cheesecake feel but nevertheless so sweet and tasty. Overall: You can def just come with two people here and do what I did above and get all those 4 things to share. Must must must try and will come back! read more

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It's ok Underdeveloped flavors and inconsistent textures. Interesting combinations of what I'd deem as lunch food. Try it, maybe it's to your taste. I go because my friend likes it. read more

The food was fresh and delicious! Our server was very attentive and made excellent recommendations.

very airy bright atmosphere Delicious, large sangria. it was Mothers Day. I was given a lovely rose. . The pancakes were tasty and my son's burrito was delicious. and its all vegan! read more

Vegan & Organic Restaurant in Venice, we ordered: Feliz, Magical Sandwich & Summer Polenta. Everything was extremely delicious, the sizes were perfect, the waiter was súper nice, its a must in LA! Restaurante vegano & orgánico en Venice, ordenamos: Feliz, Sandwich Magical & Summer Polenta. Todo fue extremadamente rico, las porciones perfectas y la moza súper amable, un must en LA! read more

Cafe Gratitude - Magical Sandwich. - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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the food was so good! I definitely want to come back here and try more. it was a bit expensive but not more than any other LA cafe. our server was really nice. I didn't get her name, but she had long curly blonde hair. it was beautiful inside and they had covered outdoor seating which was nice because it was raining! read more

My quesadilla was delicious, but the pancakes were bland. Chai latte was also good. I'd come here for the sandwiches or burgers, not other brunch food though. For brunch food you can also check out Flake across the street. Personally I also found the food to be a bit overpriced read more

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I am so GRATEFUL to find this amazing vegan restaurant. The food is so delicious and Angel, my server, did such a great job. I had the buffalo cauliflower starter which was scrumptious. Great caramelization and depth of flavor, with creamy dipping sauce. I paired it with the ceasars salad and topped that with blackened seitan. The restaurant has a great vibe - inside or outdoor seating. Wonderful people work there - can't say enough. BTW, to the lady who sat at the table next to me who was saying disparaging things about vegan food even though she didn't order anything but wine - stay home next time unless you can come with an open mind. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Ceasars salad with blackened seitan - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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My all time favorite spot! They have a great selection of teas that we had trouble picking just one. The chai tealatte with a shot of espresso will definitely get you going, also the immunity tea was tasty. Check out my babe with our dishes! I'm thankful for my babe and these badass vegan dishes read more

Cafe Gratitude - Thrilled / French Toast Bono ta / Breakfast Taco Plate - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

This place became worst and worst over the years. Unfortunately, their food looks and tastes horrible now where it used to be sooooo good. None of the items on the menu are fresh anymore! And it's super dirty! I am never going back here or ordering from here again! Done! read more

We did takeout from here on my wife's birthday. She has been wanting to go here for a long time. The only problem is we live 350 miles North of here. . . Anyway. I am usually skeptical of these super trendy spots, but it was her call, and a good call it was! The food was delicious! I had something I would never make at home, an enchilada, but not your ordinary enchilada. This was stuffed with Jackfruit. It was perfect, and the sauces were also spot on. Everybody else loved what they got as well. We will definitely be back and try something completely different as they have earned my trust as a fabulous find. read more

The food was so yummy!!! Jordan was our server. Very kind.. this place is always amazing!!

I love this place. The food is good. Great atmosphere and the service is always great. W'll be back :)) Everything vegan btw !!! read more

Amazing food and tremendous service! Jordan was our sever and he did an amazing job in bringing us gratitude with our meal! Highly recommend Cafe Gratitude :) very delicious food! read more

Went here with my sister, I'm not vegan but this was delicious! Andro was nice and helpful! I'll definitely be coming back!

I've been to all the Cafe Gratitude's from southern to Northern California and they've all been great! The employees are always friendly and the food is great! (Many gluten free options and subs) read more

Cafe Gratitude - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Can you please bring this to Atlanta, plz~ Heard John Mayer is somewhat involved with Cafe Gratitude and he's a Georgian, so I'll keep my fingers crossed~ On our last meal before departing LA, we fought to pick the last meal and while I was huffing and puffing that we're eating at a vegetarian spot for our last meal, I ended up loving it the most. Go figure lol. I had bad experiences with vegetarian restaurants where the food are just as heavy as regular food and on top of it, leaves me gassy and bloated. This surely wasn't the case here. We came to Cafe gratitude for brunch and grabbed a parking spot in the deck next to it. Inside, the restaurant felt very clean, refreshing, and positive vibe to it with lots of greenery and positive messages and words on the plates/menus/etc. Our group ordered the avocado toast, lasagna, taco salad, and macrobiotic bowl. My favorites were the macrobiotic bowl and lasagna. Both were refreshing and left you feeling full, yet very light and happy. My bowl was especially so colorful and appetizing that while it sort of looked like mush, a combination of 8 different veggies/sauces/etc, it was such an awesome dish! If vegetarian food was this good, I would become vegetarian but unfortunately we're not that fortunate with superb vegetarian restaurants in Atlanta. read more

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Open seating was different but nice touch. Food is always amazing and delicious. I have the fried mushroom chicken sandwich. The ordering is different because you use an app to order but we has a really helpful waitress to help with our order. Oh parking in the garage is awesome because they validated. Heaters are on, these are the simple things that makes big difference. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Fried chicken sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Great food! Great service ! This spot & The Firehouse are the best two in Venice ! Highly recommend read more

So I found this place accidentally. And is seriously now one of my favorite places to order from. It's just THAT good and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. My absolute favorite thing to order is the Chinese chicken salad with the hibiscus tea, they both even taste so natural and and hand made. I do very much appreciate that they seem to minimize their plastic use in their packaging, I'm all for saving the turtles and the environment. read more

The best vegan spot in Venice hands down. I love their bowls, their desserts, their wraps.. All phenomenal.

Very cute place, staff member extremely friendly. The manager very attentive and also voluntarily suggesting that I move to a bigger table so I can sit more comfortable with friend. The food is amazing I can't believe we can food can be so good, definitely recommend my friends to try out. read more

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I went to cafe gratitude in April. My family and I wanted a place with healthier options. We were near the Venice area and decided to check it out. We went there twice in two days! I recommend the food options in the pictures and the "I am hearty" which is a tofu scramble that looks like an english breakfast. The food was also inexpensive. Please visit this place if you are in the area or visiting the area! It is so WORTH IT! read more

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Love cafe gratitude and love this location! great vibe and great food :) Adolfo our server was wonderful, my friend has some extreme dietary needs and he helped her look through the entire menu and ingredients to figure out something she could eat .. amazing service :) read more