Adolfo is a GEM! He made our experience so great, so helpful, knows literally everything about the food and menu here. Just a delight. If you come in next time make sure to ask for him. read more

The question of the day was "what does LOVE mean to you?" They have different questions everyday and the entire menu is affirmations..... I got the I Am Valued and the I am Wonderful , , music was perfect mix of old classic and modern feel good vibes. If you ever need a reminder to be grateful and if you want to feel good inside and this place is it! Javier our server was great, good recommendations , everyone is very nice and helpful. Sat outside with the pup , atmosphere was inviting and relaxing. read more

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It was fine - food was good enough but $$$ for what it was. The chocolates / truffles are dry and not good. Service was weird - we didn't know who our server was and my husband had to send back a drink and one of our dishes. Later on that night I saw they charged us 2x. Two different amounts as well - VERY strange and shady. I called to have it fixed and of course whoever answered the phone really couldn't care less. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, asked if the manager could call me back - no you may not, I want to resolve this now..and then she eventually hung up on me. They close at 9 pm so I guess I'll have to try again tomorrow. Honestly, it was fine, but the meal was not that good for all this nonsense. read more

Loved every bit - good food, great space, fun drinks! Service was less than amazing, but we didn't let that damper the meal

Gratitude Larchmont was my 3x a week spot. Excited to move close to Venice Gratitude. Until I went there. Worst service. Is everyone my server or is no one? Told the server my food intolerance, she assured me there wasn't that ingredient in what I ordered and both items I ordered had loads of that ingredient. It felt like kids running the store, where are the adults in the room? Someone came over to ask how things were, I let them know what happened, they sent the server back over to our table instead of handling it. Super weird. The food was very good as always. I'll do take out next time. PS The server said keno instead of quinoa. And scene. read more

I am in love with their I AM WHOLE MACROBIOTIC BOWL But unfortunately, I don't think I will go back because our waitress acted as if she was doing us a favor and I don't have anyone who are into their Vegan menu options. read more

Cafe Gratitude - I AM WHOLE 21.00 (GF) MACROBIOTIC BOWL - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

Food is incredible, whether you're vegan or not! Brunch and lunch/dinner menus are fabulous. There's a huge variety to choose from. Management and staff are professional but so welcoming and friendly. Clean eating, great ambience, fun time!! read more

It has been many years since I have come to this location in Venice, and I was so pleased. My last visit was in 2019, before the pandemic. It was delicious then. it is divine now. Last night, I met up with a friend for her birthday event, and was not disappointed. I have always loved the food and service, and was so pleasantly surprised when I walked in the door. we had made a reservation for 10 people, and they seated us in the back, we had plenty of room! In the six years since my last visit, the location has transformed dramatically, the inside looks beautiful and refreshed, and the food options have expanded. I love vegan food. The group of girls I was with are all carnivores, but we all adore café gratitude, and our girlfriend wanted to spend her birthday here. Everything is delicious. I ordered an "i am mystical" adaptogenic mayan hot chocolate with almond milk, and for my main, a bowl with black beans, vegan cheese, potato, kale, tomatoes, onions, carrots, zucchini, allllll the veggies. The table had ordered several starters, including the loaded nachos, fried cauliflower, and something that I think was meant to resemble calamari, but may have actually been jackfruit. Delicious, delicious, delicious and was massive, I took half of my entrée. Another person ordered a pizza, and it looked freaking delicious. As a South Asian American woman, vegan food is not unusual for me. Café gratitude takes such great care with their flavors, spices, ingredients, and I love that the menu has sections with specific details about allergies. Service was amazing as well, our server was a lovely young man (aussie or kiwi with long blonde hair?) who was kind enough to take our group photo at the end of the evening. The angelic server brought over some strawberry ice cream with a candle for our birthday girl. Do yourself a favor and come to this restaurant, I promise you won't be disappointed. I love it so much, and I wish I didn't live so far away. I don't bother with street parking in that area, it's impossible to find. I like the underground lot. They do validate and take some $ off the parking, if you park in the underground lot. read more

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This is a cute restaurant that looks like a diner insider and has a nice patio outside. We just went for coffee/tea. I got the pumpkin spice latte but it was a tea. I was bummed because it tasted sour. Maybe I'm not used to natural pumpkin spice flavors versus the artificial stuff. My friend got the Alma tea and it was great. read more

Service: Marcus at Cafe Gratitude was a step above amazing. Kind, patient as he reviewed the menu and how it works. Full of knowledge about what foods and combinations we may like, he was gratuitous throughout. He made the experience one that makes us want to return. Ambiance: fun, soothing and calming. Food: love the notes that exist in the menu even if I didn't like some of the combinations. You can definitely find a hearty, heart healthy and delicious path in the menu that will leave you full and satisfied. I would come back again and recommend to others. read more

Cafe Gratitude - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

I went on a date with a vegan, and she had a really good experience and I was able to taste a lot of amazing. Delicious food. There's also great food for people like me that are not vegan and everything is extremely tasty and fresh. Good service and cozy space. read more

So, my friend chose this restaurant because she's vegan. I am not. It was an hour from my home and I arrived starving. I was greeted nicely by the host and he was very patient with me while I flip flopped about whether to sit inside or out. Decided to eat in. Waited ten minutes, still no friend. I look at her message again. The lunch was the following week! Arghh! My lovely server, Graciela, walked me through the foreign menu and we landed on nachos. They were delicious. It's street parking, which I hate, but overall it's a nice place. But I wouldn't drive an hour for it. read more

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

TLDR: so many gluten free options, all plant based, local ingredients, fun atmosphere, great staff. Come here. Loved this place. A vegan staple in LA but was my first time coming. It did not disappoint. My partner and I came here for a date night and enjoyed every aspect of the experience. Such cute decor/vibe. Really fun music. Our waiter, Alejandro, was the nicest guy. (I used to wait tables so I take notice of when service is extra good, and his was.) We each started off with a hard kombucha while we spent literally 15-20 min reading over the menu because it all sounded incredible. In the end, I got the I Am Whole (Macrobiotic) bowl, and he got the I am Devoted (Indonesian) bowl. We both loved. The peanut sauce on his was so yummy. Every component in mine was so well done. Very high quality ingredients and well cooked. The garlic tahini sauce was so good. Love that it's all plant based and they prioritize using locally grown produce whenever possible. It's about $20 per plate so not the cheapest and not the most expensive. read more

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I am restored latte so tasty and healthy! Great ambiance too for hang out or brunch spot.

This place is no longer healthy. Everything is saturated in oil or ghee and has sugar. It is so fattening and even the dishes that are "healthy" taste like oil. Even the muffins have too much grease to them. Nothing is cooked in a clean way. It used to be healthy but now it tastes like oil and then you have to put a heavy cashew sauce on it for it to taste good. read more

I am came with some coworkers for a nice weekday lunch. The tables are meant for parties of 4 max but we had 6 so we were sat at the large communal table. This was actually pretty fun and allowed for others to join us. The food is what you might expect from a cafe in Venice. Healthy, fresh, ingredients with cute names like I AM CLEANSED and I AM AWESOME. Dishes range from $14 to about $25 depending on if you add on items or swap things out for quinoa or cauliflower hemp see rice. The table ordered many things but I zeroed in on the YO SOY FUERTE GRATITUDE CRUNCHWRAP ($19.25). As a lover of the Taco Bell original I was very curious how this one would measure up. I am happy to say that i was pleasantly surprised. It had the crunch from the tostada and romaine, the meatiness from the mushroom carnitas, and the creamy, sauciness from the guacamole and cashew nacho cheese. Plus you feel slightly healthier eating this version. The staff is friendly and patient (we took a while to decide). Depending on when you go, there is open street parking - be sure to read the signs. read more

Cafe Gratitude - YO SOY FUERTE GRATITUDE CRUNCHWRAP - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

I love that everything in this restaurant is vegan and they often include limited edition menus. The Medical Medium collab was definitely a hit in terms of ingredients. Unfortunately, the flavor is not the greatest. I believe healthy food doesn't have to be bland, but in Cafe Gratitude it's either bland or overcompensated with oil. read more

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I had a stomach ache for hours from some old leftover thai food, so i bought a warm pumpkin spice latte from cafe gratitude. It was really good, not too sweet and I could taste the real pumpkin puree. And within a few minutes i realized my stomach ache went away. Their food is medicine! read more

First of all, this is the place that finally got me to switch to oat milk, which I'd been wanting to do for a while but been too nervous about. Similarly, I have long been wanting to try more plant-based foods, but didn't know where to start (I can't really cook, and my family's cooking is largely focused on meat). But the food here was absolutely incredible. I also was trying to not take the "shtick" of the affirmations too seriously, but it is legitimately quite sweet and I found myself really enjoying it. This was further enhanced by the staff being very kind & genuine. Incredible meal, incredible service, incredible place. My paychecks are quite small but I look forward to when I can come again. read more

Cafe Gratitude - "I am elated" Jackfruit enchiladas (front) and "I am sharing" nachos (back). - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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LOVED: Nachos, crunchwrap, french fries, banana bread, hibiscus tea, the potatoes that come with the breakfast burrito*, margherita pizza. Liked: the chocolate cheesecake Did not Like: *breakfast burrito, some watermelon drink I loved the nachos so much, I went back a 2nd day in a row just for the nachos. Planning to make special trips from Victorville just for the nachos and the pizza. (and Stretch Lab next door :-) ) Service was great. Everyone was friendly. The restaurant itself was clean, open and airy. I plan to return many many times. read more

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My boyfriend and I went here for a date night and we were not disappointed! The host and the rest of the staff were kind and helpful. The food was amazing! The place is so cute too! read more

Cafe Gratitude - Potato Taquitos and Crunch Wrap. - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

I wanted to rate 4/5 because even with validation, I still had to pay $2 for parking. Recommend to find street parking so you can avoid paying for parking. Ambiance: The place has cool and laid back vibes. The service was also good. Taste test: I came here for dine LA with my cousins. The sandwich was good and filling- I ate half of it the next day. The dressing in the sandwich was also a nice blend of sweet and savory. Always ask for ranch with fries because you will NEVER regret it. read more

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10 points to Gryffindor - I mean Gratitude - for the Medical Medium collaboration!! I can't wait to try that menu. I've been to Gratitude many times when I lived in the area and the vegan menu is just great. Lots of flavor variety and healthy options. They deliver to other cities now, too (somehow)! read more

Beautiful atmosphere, an abundance of vegan food (super healthy to quite decadent) and exquisite service (everyone from host to server to busser who kindly asked us if we had enjoyed our food like it mattered to him). What's not to love about Cafe Gratitude? My friend and I opted to sit outside on their patio, which has heat lamps. We started with the Buffalo cauliflower wings which comes with the best ranch I have ever tasted (I normally don't like ranch). The lemon spritzer I ordered was OK, though I don't think I'd order it again because they have a really lovely selection of wines. I indulged in a red Sauvignon Blanc, which I've never had before and loved. For my main course, I had the tempeh caesar wrap which was a little too sweet for me, thanks to the coconut bacon. A lot is going on in that wrap and I appreciated the mix of crunchy/creamy chewy textures. I would have preferred thin slices of tempeh rather than chunks. No matter because there's so many great things on that menu that would have me coming back. We finished up with the tiramisu, which is gluten free and raw. It's legit incredible and since tiramisu is my favorite dessert, I have had my fair share. I have been to their other concept (Gracias Madre in SF) many times and loved it. I have been to their KC location of CG, too. Can we please get some Gratitude in New Orleans? Or NYC? read more

The food is very good and the atmosphere is great. However, if you are like me and like to get your appetizers BEFORE your meal, either don't order appetizers (they will come with the mains) or order them first and then order your mains after you received the appetizers. I think this has happened to us over and over again which I can only attribute to a timing issue with the kitchen. Otherwise, good time. read more

Cute cafe with a great menu and great service! The concept of the menu and the restaurant is very *LA*. The waiter asked a "question of the day", which was "what are you overcoming?" (They don't ask for your answer, they just ask the question to your table) I was here for the food though, and that for sure did not disappoint. There were so many things I wanted to try, but we ended up getting the Chikn Sandwich made with fried mushroom and the Baja Tacos, made with an imitation fried fish filet. Both were saucy and flavorful and amazing, without being too salty or heavy. The tacos came with a creamy mayo that complemented the crunchy slaw and lightly crispy "fish" filet. There was definitely not an overwhelming fishy flavor, just enough to be pleasantly reminiscent of breaded fish, but with a lighter, melt in your mouth texture. The tacos came with a yummy simple bowl of pico, beans, and rice which made just enough food to feel satisfied. The fried mushroom sandwich was enjoyed very much by my omnivore friend. It was fried to perfection, and the bite I had was saucy and amazing. The fries were also perfectly crispy and soft, super fresh. She said the Cafe had "Butcher's Daughter vibes", but way better food lol. They have a mix of raw, "clean eating" vegan food, interesting pizzas, and some rich fried options. Wish I could have tried more! read more

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I have a lot of gratitude that this place exists! So many vegan options from so many cuisines. Also, the staff is so friendly and even brings icebreaker questions to foster community at the table. It's a bit pricey, but very worth treating yourself here and there. Food: 10/10 Drinks: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Vegan options: 10/10 read more

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Food was fine but the service was not. It was late in the afternoon and the place wasn't even busy but it felt many people work there but just not paying attention. Also the orders were arriving quite late and we were told it's backed up but the place was pretty much empty..? I used to love this place but it definitely isn't the same. Also the seats were dirty and had to change seats a couple of times. read more

I had a surprisingly delicious and very filling meal! I wasn't too sure how the food would be, since it's got its own healthy vibes and collabs with health based chefs and authors. But, the food I got was excellent, and the best part is that they had a full menu at breakfast time, which meant that I was able to eat a non-breakfast meal early in the day. I got the taquitos dorados, and the cashew queso fundido which was both tasty and filling. I do wish they had added lime slices and had hot sauce at the table, but even without the lines or hot sauce, the food was super flavorful and delicious! I def will come back with my family. read more

Went here for my birthday this past Saturday and I loved it. We sat outside, it was so lovely.. great energy. I had "I Am Noble", which is a black bean and spicy potato bowl.. amazing!! This is a Medical Medium dish and it was so delicious. I also had the tahini cookie, loved it! The service was fantastic and very kind. I can't wait to come back. Please have another MM event! I missed the last one! read more

Pizza sauce? Spoiled. Lions mane mushroom bowl? Spoiled. These people are selling bacteria ridden food consistently. Everything else is overly salted and bland at the same time. It's stunning! read more

My company and I ordered some cookies for an event. Granted it was a very large number, and there were some hiccups. But the manager and chef were very kind and gracious, and the issue was resolved. If you're new to this place, park in the structure and Café Gratitude will validate for a limited number of hours. Street parking as well but it's a pain in the ass to parallel park in such busy traffic. read more

Good vegan food. I prefer the dinner over the breakfast. Great presentation. I hope there can be more latte flavors in the future read more

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100% vegan spot - absolutely delicious! I've tried a lot of their items and their bowls are probably my favorite (especially the forbidden & indian & macro) Happy hour menu is worthwhile! read more

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I always love Cafe Gratitude! Was in the area so thought I'd drop by. Usually I get that probiotic bowl but I was feeling a little bit daring and got the pasta!!! It's soooo good!!! I can't find my photo but it's that wavy pasta dish with eggplant. Wooooo!!! read more

What an incredible dinner! We pass by this place fairly often and decided to check out if it was worthy of a nice and healthy restaurant when we are craving something on the vegan side of things. We ordered a big variety, from The margarita pizza to the butternut bolognese along with a few glasses of Pinot noir it was all coming together well. Would come back again, and thank you Melanie! read more

Cafe Gratitude - I am Bella, I am well, I am blessed, and I am happy - Vegan Near Me - Venice, California

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Vegan food suitable for non vegans! Went here for a friend's birthday and was pleasantly surprised! I generally don't visit vegan restaurants or order vegan dishes as I prefer meat forward dishes, however, a vegan friend picked this location for her birthday and I was blown away! There's something for everyone on the menu and I'd definitely go back! read more

The food was excellent and plentiful. All fresh food and amazing spice to make all of our dishes pop. The service.qas.so on point and our server was pleasant, friendly and.looked happy to be working here. Beautiful atmosphere inside with large clean tables. Outside seating as well. Tasty Sangria drinks read more

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

Cafe Graitude thank you for your wonderful staff, which keeps us coming back in particular Lauren. She's bright and sunny and always has great suggestions which keeps our whole family coming back. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for the wonderful service. read more

Ughhh Cafe Gratituuuude!! As the daughter of a long time vegan (both from LA), I am pretty well versed in the vegan restaurant options. The Larchmont location was our spot when options were limited. It was good! But once Gracias Madre, Sage, Seed, and Crossroads opened, Cafe Gratitude didn't quite hold up. We'd still go occasionally when in the area but it was no longer our first choice. Fast forward to years later, I haven't been in a while and I jumped at the opportunity to go with my friend for lunch. Day dreaming about a smoothie I used to get there that had dates and tastes just like dessert but was 'healthy,' I scoured the menu and couldn't find it. I wasn't too surprised because it's been 3 or so years but I wasn't impressed with the options and chose to get a mocktail instead that was absolutely refreshing and delicious. I was happy to see a few of the dishes I liked in the past are still available but I chose the black bean burger. I use black bean (homemade vegan) burgers to judge a restaurant. I was so, so disappointed; it had a weird after taste and the combination of ketchup with it was just weird. I ate half and "took the other half home." I was elated to hear the fries are cooked in rice bran (yay restaurants that avoid seed oils!) but they were not all that great. My dog who loves fries refused to eat one, and that sort of freaked me out a bit to be honest. Lol The whole experience was lacking and really made me miss Seed and Ingo's, the two best homemade black bean patties I have ever had and have proven to be irreplaceable. If anyone who knows what burgers I am talking about has any suggestions please let me knowwww!! read more