A very cute, LA-esque concept that reminds you to give yourself and other affirmations everyday! The cafe is beautiful and has a great covered outdoor patio space for those sunny LA days. The food and drinks taste are on the pricier side but are plant-based and ingredients/flavors are pretty decent. Staff was extremely friendly and even when we needed to abruptly switch our order to take-out, they were very accommodating. I AM DELECTABLE - Spicy Corn Ribs - one of my favorite items here! I wish there was more crema ajo blanco because it was tasty and the salsa macha was like a dry rub spice that was smokey. The corn was really crisp as well. I AM VALUED - Chorizo Breakfast Burrito - it was a little small but my partner said it was tasty! The almond burrata wasn't super present so could use more of that. Theres a little too much black beans and the smash baby potatoes could be more crispy. I AM LOVING - Forbidden Black Rice Bowl - Probably the most filling of the two mains. I liked the maple sesame dressing and garlic tahini! The spicy fresno chiles gave a nice kick too. I AM SUPPORTED - Gut healing smoothie - with blue spirulina and blueberry reduction was really tasty! $15 for a smoothie is high (Ewerhon's level), but it was tasty. read more

My husband and I came here for lunch and it was my first return visit in 10 years. A lot has changed (in a good way)! Our food was tasty and the server was attentive. They allow dogs on the patio and a pair of older pups laid next to us. The food is a bit on the pricey side, but it's tasty and ingredients are high quality. The only thing I was surprised by was the $2 charge for a side of ranch that we weren't warned about. Seems a little steep. Overall good experience and would revisit. read more

Great place with such good vibes! The food is amazing fresh, flavorful. The avocado toast and burrito are my absolute favorites. Perfect spot for a relaxed brunch or a healthy bite any day. read more

Adolfo made us feel welcomed and offered suggestions as they recently changed the menu options. The food here is unbelievably delicious and the place is such a vibe. Thank you Adolfo for making it a great experience and I can't wait to come back again. (10 stars!) read more

My Favorite Restaurant in LA! If you avoid gluten, sugar, dairy, and seed oils like I do, this place will feel like heaven. I usually order from the Medical Medium Menu to make sure I steer clear of those ingredients. Everything is absolutely delicious--you can truly taste that it's made with love. The staff is always so kind and welcoming. I really hope you'll give it a try! read more

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Good food + positive vibes were served. We ordered the taquitos (I AM LOYAL), smoothie (I AM CLEAR), and eggplant caponata bruschetta (I AM RESOLVED) with the key lime pie (I AM AWAKENING) to go. Would definitely recommend! Especially that key lime pie. read more

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Good for specific allergies. Had a salad off the tree nut allergy menu with a side of fresh bread. Cold brew coffee was really good. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Dining room - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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I ordered from this location via Door Dash. I ordered the I am wholesome, I am grounded with nacho cheese sauce and pico de gallo, and I am eclectic with extra buffalo sauce. What I received was cauliflower wings with NO sauce at all nor the extra sauce I paid for, and the potatoes came with some kind of red sauce. There were no utensils included and the only part of the order that was correct was the cake. This is absolutely unacceptable and I would not encourage anyone to order delivery from this location if they are not able to confirm that what you ordered is what gets delivered. read more

Cafe Gratitude - I AM GROUNDED (GF) ordered with cheese sauce and pico - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Good food, good atmosphere, I loved the names of the dishes and the waitresses would affirm the sayings when they brought it to the table. It was cool read more

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I have such a lovely time when coming to Cafe Gratitude. Marea's kindness and good energy is the best!, she is genuine and attentive. She always knows the question of the day. This place helps me count the wins amongst the chaos of a sometimes thankless and more is more mindset world. Thank you for your establishment. I adore you all so much. Please know you are brightening people's lives. Sofia and I had the best girl's day there. The pico de gallo is delicious! I also loved the steamed veggies! I love the "I am Brave!!" The brunette haired lady whose name starts with a K is very very, very sweet. She took our order yesterday on Tuesday. I also really love the affirmation menu and the kids coloring page!! Thanks Conor for always being kind! Thank you!! Blessings! read more

Cafe Gratitude - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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I am not one to leave a bad reviews unless the situation keeps happening. I love cafe grattitude except they keep repeating the same mistake which is serving a scoop of ROTTEN GUACAMOLE with their Yo soy mucho. I again had to throw it away again. It's now happened to me at least 15 times in the last 2 years where the guacamole they serve is ROTTEN.....its disgusting and unappatizing to see that in the salad. It was completely brown. Guacamole is supposed to be green!! Please whoever is reading this have some training with your servers and teach them to have pride in what they are serving. read more

Overall, I really like Café gratitude. I've dined here multiple times with friends and alone. Sometimes, I was able to get a spot near an outlet and do some work on my computer during my lunch. I found the food to be delicious, the staff to be kind and the decor to be spot on! - However, while I was walking through the neighborhood, I walked past the outdoor seating and noticed there was a man eating at the table with another without any shoes on! It really grossed me out and I never returned. Please do not allow people to go barefoot in your eating establishment. read more

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

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Items purchased: Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower, Blackened Tempeh Caesar Wrap. Food: C, Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower was Fresh and nicely presented and came out the kitchen in a timely manner, the Blackened Tempeh Caesar Wrap came out also fresh and nicely presented but was very hard to eat because of the overpowering sodium/ salt level. Service: A, Hostess and Waiter greeted us and were polite and courteous. Cleanliness: A, Dining area and outside patio were clean. Bathroom was clean and stocked. Value : A, Pricing was on point. Ambiance: A, Pleasant and Relaxed. read more

It is a wide open space and well lit which is good for seeing your food. The food was okay. The I am animated which is basically chip and dip was really hot which is good in terms of it being fresh. I was not impressed by I am blessed which is a pasta dish. Service was pretty terrible when we went as we had to wait for a bit to get our dessert and for utensils when they took our previous plates away and we had to remind them to grab it for us. read more

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Got the I Am Whole (macrobiotic) bowl and the I Am Exquisite (coconut calamari) here a little over a month ago! I am not vegan, but the coconut calamari was really interesting. Was duped in tho thinking it was calamari? Nope, but it was still an interesting texture and I overall enjoyed the dish! The bowl itself was really tasty. I loved the different textures and how filling it was after the meal. Overall, I enjoy the concept of the restaurant, I love that everything was vegan; however, it just felt a little too expensive for me. I would come back in the future if I had any dietary restrictions, but I would not come out of my way here. Service: 3/5 Food: 3/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Price: 2.5/5 read more

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The food was hit and miss. The queso fundido had some great chips but the cheese was so so. The kale salad was terrific and I would definitely come back for that. The pasta wasn't that good. If I feel like I can make better at home I don't ever recommend and that's how I felt about the pasta. I believe this was called I am Blessed. Very little light in this restaurant, not a fan of that. But to each their own. read more

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Wanted to love it as I did the last time! Our server was super attentive then disappeared for the rest of the meal after a lovely conversation about her two daughters. Unfortunately the meals were not as inspired as her question of the day- the vegan double cheeseburger was dry with a weird chewy texture, and hubby's Indian plate was heavy and very meh. Good fries though. read more

The Medical Medium menu at Cafe Gratitude is incredible. The dishes are perfect for those healing from chronic diseases, those with allergies, and anyone looking to eat for optimal health. This menu is available for a limited time at both Cafe Gratitude locations in Los Angeles; in Larchmont Village and Venice Beach. Everything on the menu is: Organic Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free Oil-free Low sodium I AM INSIGHTFUL VEGETABLE SUSHI seasoned sesame jasmine rice, marinated pumpkin seed tofu, carrots, cucumbers, red cabbage, mixed herbs, dulse flakes, lemon-pickled ginger, wasabi, coconut aminos I AM WISE GREEN PAPAYA & KELP NOODLE THAI SALAD red pepper, persian cucumbers, carrots, mizuna, cilantro, basil, scallions, thai coconut dressing, toasted pumpkin seeds I AM TRUSTWORTHY ‍SPICY PORTOBELLO FAJITAS red & yellow peppers, red onion, cumin, cilantro, pico de gallo, guacamole, lemon-pickled red onion, millet tortillas I AM NOBLE BEAN + SPICY POTATO BURRITO BOWL lacinato kale, black bean + pepper picadillo, spicy roasted potatoes, pico de gallo, cheezy potato sauce, avocado, cilantro I AM PRECIOUS MEDICAL MEDIUM ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE banana, dates, orange juice, cherries, wild blueberry powder I can't wait to have the Vegetable Sushi and the Spicy Potato Burrito Bowl again! read more

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This is just basically a review on the pastries. Got the cinnamon rolls and blueberry oat bar. Both were really good. What I like about the pastries is that they don't use refined sugar and use things like coconut sugar and monk fruit. They make seasonal changes to a few of the items. Like the pumpkin muffins which was during the fall. Definitely will go back to try a few other ones. read more

As an author of an affirmations book, Apply Where Necessary (shop it on quayseamster.com) i love the menu is affirmation centric. It's beautiful place with pleasant staff. As I was instantly seated outside to enjoy a solo weekend lunch, the server took my order and asked me the question of the day "When do you feel most accomplished?" - i believe that's what it was - it allowed me immediately answer and reflect on my answer even more as I waited on my food. I've been an oyster mushrooms making, eating and overall, a fan since 2019...many places do not do them justice. Cafe Gratitude isn't one of those places, this sandwich was gooood! The meal was the perfect portion, crisp and a decent price. I even signed up for rewards account and got about $10-$15 dollars off so that was great. I def will be back to this location as it is a vibeee. read more

Cafe Gratitude - I AM ENTHUSIASTIC - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Went in around 8p. Closing was at 9. Food was excellent. Service was lacking. At least 4 employees were within 10 feet of our table. We were NEVER checked on while eating, but someone did bring by an iced tea that another table had requested while we were paying. I am unimpressed. read more

I had the peach cheese cake. It was excellent. I highly recommend it. Best dessert I've had in a very long time.

I must say I have sincere appreciation for management who reached out to remedy a prior subpar experience. During this visit, the staff were attentive and I left with intentions to return. This visit I had the I AM GIVING (truffled mushroom bianca) with the gluten free crust. It was wicked hot (temperature), which I'm super appreciative of! It's a very rich pizza, heavy on the cheeses, and heavy truffle flavor. Really enjoyed the umami-ness from the variety of mushrooms. I would prefer more chili flakes, so added a little extra to mine. To my surprise, I liked the GF crust, it is very reminiscent of a pizza dough - chewy and the edges had a nice crispy crunch. The I AM THANKFUL salad was amazing. Abundant kale and radicchio. I AM EXQUISITE was okay... it's a little awkward because the coconut meat is sweet mixed with the fried batter. I wouldn't say it was bad, just did jive with my palate. Grabbed a dessert on my way out the door - Divine. It's a strawberry shortcake in a jar. Delicate, not overly sweet, was lacking a bit of strawberry flavor, but was still satisfying. Food quality is good, but (my honest opinion) prices are a little steep, especially for the pizza. If you opt for GF crust it's another +$4... damn near $30 for an extra small pizza (9" = 4 slices). Overall, satisfied. Thank you, Nathan, Kadie and Jordan. read more

Cafe Gratitude - I AM GIVING (Truffled Mushroom Bianca) GF crust - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Don't fry your tortilla chips in rice brain oil. And stop using traces of it in other menu items. Eliminate all rice bran oil now!! There's already too many restaurants using seed oils and you're supposed to be the one vegan restaurant people can't trust to be completely healthy. I am hopeful this change will happen immediately as we desperately need it. Thank you. read more

Update after management response: I was genuinely surprised to receive a message suggesting that I may not be "the right fit" as a customer. My intention in leaving this review was to highlight a consistent decline in quality at a place I used to truly enjoy and support. Being told to simply move on, rather than seeing any accountability or willingness to improve, was disappointing. Constructive feedback should be an opportunity for growth. Dismissing it this way does not reflect the level of care or hospitality I would expect. I'll take your advice and move on, but I do hope this perspective is taken more seriously for future guests. read more

This was the first vegan restaurant I tried when I was still vegetarian about 7 years ago and this place remains a favorite! The beautiful restaurant is a place I always keep coming back to and I have never once had any issues with presentation, food quality; none of the sort. The servers have always been the most kind and helpful ! They always go out of their way to make the experience better. I got the nachos to share with the table but those portion sizes are insane !!! I ended up taking a lot of food to go because it was more than I expected but everything was great . We ordered about 4 plates in total and everything arrived at once it was wonderful. Our server came in with who I assume was the kitchen manager to bring our food together it was great . Then they both kept checking in to make sure everything was fine ; the service was exceptional as always. I will forever bring my non vegan friends around here it has not failed yet ! read more

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I visited for a birthday celebration, and the customer service was exceptional. Despite the large group, the staff was incredibly patient. I enjoyed my meal and will definitely return. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

Although I enjoy the ambience in Cafe Gratitude, in my opinion the food is a little underseasoned. I would recommend giving it a try, but if you enjoy more flavor you might not like this space as much. read more

Loaded Nachos were my fave! Awesome plant-based cool vibes cafe in Venice. Great service, great food and lots of options. We ordered the nachos and shared a crunchwrap and I felt totally satisfied and full. Opted for a sweet treat and ordered the cookie and ice cream but I wasn't blown away with the cookie skillet and would probably not order that one again. Overall, great spot. Would definitely come again if in the area. read more

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Last time I came here, it was 8 years ago, when I experimented a lot with plant-based cuisine. Recently, I returned to have lunch with a friend I hadn't seen in a long time. The interior still looks good and the patio is nice. Because this day was on the cooler side, we opted to sit inside. I got the I am Intentional (pumpkin spice latte) and it was really yummy and made with real pumpkin. Then to eat, I got the I am Resilient, which is a toast with Roasted Butternut and Radicchio bruschetta. It was super delicious and had a lot of fall flavors. A great time! read more

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Okay... we did not expect to love this place as much as we did Just had our first visit to Cafe Gratitude, and wow--who knew a fully vegan spot could be this cozy and honestly flavorful? Dishes named things like I Am Radiant or I Am Love! The food was amazing, but it was the intention behind it that got me. It felt like someone cooked with love and set the table for your soul. read more

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The food is very very healthy and pretty good. I wouldn't say it's mouthwatering, but the flavors are solid and it's food that you can feel good about putting into your body. The location is great, with lots of cute trendy restaurants and shops around it, including moon juice. I think it's overpriced and since the flavors aren't exceptional, I don't go often. But it's a very fun "LA" spot to take someone vegan etc. read more

From start to finish the service was great. My group of 6 and I came around 4 pm on a Thursday and there wasn't many people so service was quick and efficient. Out of the group I came with some didn't eat vegan food consistently so they as well as they seasoned vegans among us loved the variety and blends of dishes. The concept of affirmation-based foods carried through the whole experience even when ordering and we all loved being reaffirmed when we ordered. The nachos, calamari, and cauliflower appetizers were 10/10. I had the I Am Grace smoothie also great but i would have preferred adding agave (personal choice of course. My partner had the pesto pasta which was amazing and overall the restaurant was amazing. I'd highly recommend. read more

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Today's question of the day at Cafe Gratitude was: What do you do to honor the earth? In my response, I make an effort by being mindful of my consumption choices--buying local and organic, exploring sustainable products, staying informed about environmental issues, avoiding littering, and staying connected with nature. With that being said... I thoroughly enjoyed an "I Am Charmed" chai hot latte and an "I Am Trustworthy" from the Medical Medium featured menu at Cafe Gratitude! read more

Cafe Gratitude - I Am Charmed Chai Latte - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Stopped quickly for a dessert and ordered I'm precious & Im wholesome, and they honestly tasted like cardboard. Cute spot indoors though. I definitely expected something somewhat tasty to match the vibes, but was sadly disappointed read more

The crunch wrap was super good! Such a cute place. We really enjoyed it. Server was friendly read more

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

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Management understands having a satisfied customer shout out to Gratitude Cafe willing to make your visit for a good meal right! Thank you Gratitude Cafe read more

My body feels really good after eating at Gratitude. The vibes are great, menu is awesome, and the service was great. We celebrated my wife's birthday with a group fo friends, it was wonderful! read more

I've been trying a lot of vegan/vegetarian restaurants lately and so far Cafe Gratitude is one of the few spots in LA that hits the quality bar that I know vegan food can and should hit. FLAVOR (4.5/5): 1. I AM ECLECTIC (CRISPY BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER): The flavor of the cauliflower was good, but it leaned a little salty and I wish it was crispier. 2. I AM BRILLIANT (EGGPLANT CAPONATA PASTA): Wow... the best of the night by far. I loved the cresta di gallo pasta - what a unique shape that adds so much texture! And the flavor... creamy and decadent without leaning too heavy. As far as pasta goes (both vegan and non-vegan), this is a hit. 3. I AM SUSTAINED (GRATITUDE SOUL BOWL): I liked the soul bowl. As someone who doesn't care much for mushrooms, I loved how they handled the fried oyster mushroom. My one note is I wish there was more rice and a little less collared greens. 4. I AM BELOVED (BBQ BRISKET, BRUSSELS & BUTTERNUT MAC N' CHEESE): The I Am Beloved fell short for me compared to the other entrees. I wish they used a different type of pasta because I couldn't help but compare it to the I Am Brilliant, which I loved. Flavor-wise, it was good but didn't stand out to me. 5. THALI BOWL: I liked the Thali Bowl! This dish is from their special menu which I didn't get to snag a pic of. The dishes on that menu are allium-free, great for people on a low fodmap diet. It had a well-rounded flavor profile; creamy from the chickpeas and balanced with a sour/citrus sauce they had on the side. The "hard taco shells" were a fun addition. SERVICE (5/5): Service was great! AMBIENCE (5/5): Great for friends, date nights, and large parties. If the weather is nice, I recommend sitting outside. TAKEAWAYS: Some standouts on Cafe Gratitude's menu make it rise above all the other vegan restaurants I have tried in LA. To be honest, I would come back just for the I Am Brilliant. Fingers crossed it stays on the menu... forever. read more

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Oh my gosh this was such a wonderful treat! The food was amazing, got the Belgian oat waffle, and the breakfast burrito with vegan chorizo. Everything was a work of art visually and for the palate! Wish I had one of these closer to me, turmeric latte was good, not very sweet. read more

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