Cafe Gratitude is a lovely place in the heart of Munich, where gratitude is in the air: gratitude for the tasty and healthy natural food, for the talented cook that brings art in preparing the raw food, for the welcoming and friendly employees and for enjoying a wonderful time with friends. A small tip: this is not just a cafe or a restaurant, this is a community of raw food fans and of nice people that build up their connections and support each other, meet each other very often and organize diverse events or seminars around the Cafe, just ask about their community as well when you will enjoy your time in the Cafe! I was lucky to meet the inspiring founders of Cafe Gratitude in August at a raw food workshop and from what I know, they planned to come back soon, it's a workshop worth attending for all those interested in joining the Cafe Gratitude community. Back in August, Cafe Gratitude Munich was just in plan, now it's a very nice reality and it's one of the places where I could stay all day long, it's part of my favourite cosy homey places in Munich. I recommend it to everyone, whether you are vegetarian or you are not so much into veggies, just try a few raw food dishes and then you will realize that eating raw is much more tastier than expected when it's properly prepared like it is in Cafe Gratitude and it's giving a boost to your energy too! :) I've added already photos of the delicious healthy food that I've got there, more to come from my next visit there! :) And after you will visit Cafe Gratitude, don't forget to let us know here on Yelp "What are you grateful for?" ;)) read more

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For someone who's vegan like myself, the food was great. The staff was a bit rude though, it somewhat ruined our mood, we waited for more than an hour for the food and friend got her drink in a broken glass. I hope it would be a better experience next time :) read more

Gratitude - Süßkartoffelchips w/ Hummus - Vegan Near Me - Munich, BY

I ate here for lunch today with a vegan friend and had the Thai curry. It was pretty good and super filling! It also came out really fast, so this would be a good place for a quick lunch. My friend had the sweet potato soup and the hummus, which was good but a tiny portion for €4. We did get a nice-sized serving of bread with the meal, which was also nice. The reason I can only rate it three stars is due to price...€12 for a lunch dish and a "mittagsangebote" for the full price of the dish + €5 to get a drink and a soup seems pretty high to me. I am not up for spending €20 on lunch, so I don't think I will be back any time soon. read more

Gratitude - Thai curry - Vegan Near Me - Munich, BY

This restaurant exceeded my expectations. The food was delicious and the restaurant was intimate and nice. Try to make reservations as it seemed like they were not taking walk ins. A great vegan option in Munich. read more

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This place is so awesome I had to visit it twice during my stay in Munich. The homemade cheesecake is to die for, seriously. Well, maybe quite not that much. The menu is small but there is no way you could easily get tired of it. We had the hummus falafel platter as a shared starter on both our visits. The fresh sprouts on top give it that amazing crunchy and fibrous texture. You have to try it. My only wish is for it to come with more than the two pieces of bread. For mains, I tried the watermelon steak, and wow, I had had nothing like it before. It was thick, juicy, and red! The accompanying sauces and spices were amazing. Why do people even eat real animals anymore?! The drink selection is sparse, but I enjoyed the hot ginger drink. They do have nice wines and beers. Water seems to be a paid option. He desserts are the signature menu item. I was told that the cheesecake is made fresh every day, although the flavors are kept a surprise. One time I had something with peanut butter and the other time a more plain one. Try to get a table outside. It really captures the essence of dining in one of Munich's youngest areas. I would love to go back on my next Munich trip! read more

I found Gratitude on Yelp as we wanted to try a different place in Munich than usually. As I looked it up on Yelp just very briefly I wasn't aware of the fact that the menu only offers a very small amount of choices. I wasn't too happy at first when I saw that, but in the end it didn't matter as it was easy to find something which sounded nice. As entry we went for the green and white asparagus platter and the grilled avocado. We shared both and it was so delicious! It wasn't too pricey at all and we'll return there for sure. As the menu is depending on the season we look forward to have different choices then and we would also have loved some more choices for entries as there were only three. The service was very kind as well. In conclusion I can say we had a very pleasant experience and I would definitely recommend going there. read more

Gratitude - Grilled Avocado ( with blueberry salsa und fried tempeh) - Vegan Near Me - Munich, BY

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I like it here because I love the Gratitude in Berkeley and LA, but the food is very different though. May be the German public isn't ready for the big bang, but if you are really into healthy vegan food with a focus on raw food you must be disappointed. If on the other hand you have never eaten any gourmet raw food or at least gluten free vegan food then you will love this place as you will not miss anything. The taste of all dishes I tried so far is good. Some really surprise me, lots of different flavors in one dish, great. But the snacks get a bit boring after a while because almost all snacks are tempura style, only the sauces are different and if you know how to cook vegan sauces you notice that even the sauces are very similar. luckily they add enough herbs and grains to get a distinct flavor to each dish. the mains are overpriced, would not recommend them at all. you'll be better of with the snacks and pad thai or even the starters. Something I really, really missed on the menu was a real salad.. I mean something real green and crunchy. If you try to avoid gluten this is not the place. they might offer one dish but who would come here just for one dish when all the others look and taste so good? Desserts are a bit too sweet but creative and tasteful. they offer a raw vegan slice of cake, too. Staff is friendly and some are even really friendly. Nice atmosphere! This place is definitely for the taste oriented guest, if you are a into a healthy vegan you can come for indulgence but due to all the (crispy and good tasting) tempura and cashew sauce loaden dishes you are rather on the heavy side. Do not compare to Berkeley and L.A. and you will be fine. I will always come back but cannot rate it more than 3 due to the poor raw food and gluten free options and lack of more ingredients listed below each dish... something I love about the Cafes Gratitude in California and most US vegan restaurants. update Nov 29, 2015. still very tasty food, a bit on the salty side. Personnel friendly and helpful. will always come back. read more

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Probably the best vegan restaurant I've been to. Fair prices, great staff, nice atmosphere, and awesome food. Definitely a place I would like to visit again read more

Much needed vegetarian and vegan food in Munich. The food was perfect after eating pretzels and potatoes in a meat dominated country. The food is vegan with a Mexican flare. Worth trying out! Surprisingly filling as well. read more

Best €20 I ever accidentally spent. I came in here one afternoon in the midst of exams looking for a place where I could rest my weary bones and study and ponder my notes whilst trying to nosh something in the more nutritious and life-giving direction, as opposed to the life-depleting junk food on which I'd been subsisting. Really, even my landing here was an accident. There is a cafe in San Francisco by the same name, and I had always been so put off by the miscreations there, that I unfairly misjudged the Münchner Cafe Gratitude. Dear Cafe, dear tummy, dear taste buds: I am so sorry! This place makes hearty and delicious vegan food. I'm the kind of guy who finishes his food and that of everyone around him. I couldn't finish my Thai curry. First, the soup was a steamy and zesty carrot, ginger, and sweet potato soup, bejeweled with toasted seeds, served with an excellent basket of baguette. The main curry dish was a never-ending cornucopia of curried chick peas, mixed wild rices, and sweet potato, all tucked in with a bountiful salad. I felt very much like a king eating here. I had misread the menu and thought I was getting a great Mittagsmenü price of about €5. In fact, the Mittagsmenü price is the price of the main dish you order PLUS €5. Including tip, that was the best €20 I ever accidentally spent. read more

This is a creative vegan restaurant and a useful antidote to the standard Bavarian fare that pervades the Munich scene. The seating area is quite small with windows that open it to the outside, giving a light and airy feel. We came for lunch when they opened at 12 and had our choice of places to sit. The menu was in German only but the waiter was able to explain the dishes in English. The menu is very small but the variety and quality of the food was very high. We each got wraps made with a bread which seemed to consist of a dal of some kind. Choices for the filling were falafel, eggplant, or sweet potato. The flavor was fantastic, with hummus and different interesting spice and veggie combinations in each. We also tried several flavors of their homemade lemonade which was great, slightly fizzy and not too sweet. I don't know how much the menu changes for dinner, if at all, but it would be good for a casual meal anytime. In summary, a high quality and creative casual menu giving a refreshing break from the beer house scene. Well worth a try regardless of whether you are a vegetarian. Note that they take visa/MC but not Amex, a nice change from the many small restaurants in Munich that take only German credit cards, such that tourists must pay with cash. read more

This restaurant is a good reason to move to Munich. Seriously, it is. I am no vegetarian/vegan, just a typical omnivore. But if I lived on Türkenstrasse, I'd definitely become one because I'd eat here all the time. The soups are great, but the vegan burrito is one dish that is truly outstanding. Great taste, really good value, and (by German standards) very good service too. read more

Excellent service. Great drinks and delicious food ! The grilled avocado is awesome !!! read more

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Fantastic vegan restaurant inside Maxvorstadt. The place is absolutely glowing when you walk in, lights are dimmed and there is an incredible warmth that washes over you as you start to feel the heat generated from all lit candles. read more

One year later: It is like coming home when we went there again after a year. We have returned to Munich because we love the city and much of this has to do with the amazing vegan options in this city. Gratitude is the kind of restaurant that we visit again and again on our visits here. The food is superb--beyond compare. What was so delightful is that after one year away, the person who served us last time remembered us. Gratitude has inventive and imaginative food, priced fairly, with warm and gracious servers. If you are vegan you must come to Munich, you will be so shocked as to how plentiful vegan options are here and then you must must go to Gratitude. The name says it all, you will feel grateful. But be sure to make reservations. read more

"We just don't f**king care what customers think" - Head chef, Gratitude Restaurant For a restaurant that boasts such a gracious name and a superb international reputation for vegan dining, you don't expect to receive a tirade of abuse and aggressive behavior from its senior staff. Equally, you don't expect the head chef to express hostility, arrogance and aggressive behaviour at your table to the point he is yelling "Go back to eating your f**king microwave meals."! My partner and I booked in advanced and were therefore dismayed to see they were unsure where to seat us and we ended up on a small, mediocre table beside the door. Not a great start but service was good until I politely questioned the intense flavor combination of my meal. I said we both found the meal so overpowering in flavour that it was bitter and not enjoyable to eat. The waitress was quick to dismiss and refute my concerns and said "This is how we like it". She took away the uneaten dish without ever offering an alternative suggestion - something any well-established eatery would surely do as a professional courtesy. Even though I have had my fair share of appalling and disappointing vegan dishes in 25 years as a vegan, served with equally bad or unsatisfactory service, I was not prepared for what followed. The head chef came to our table and asked what was the problem. By this stage we were objecting to paying for the meal that we did not eat and I explained our reasons in a polite manner. He was quick to become aggressive and defensive, telling us that he didn't care if we liked our meal or not and that we had to pay. When I asked shouldn't it matter if the customer enjoys their food and he said something along the lines "We just don't f**king care what our customers think". The abuse continued until we felt so intimated we agreed to pay and leave. We did nothing to incite or warrant such behaviour. More surprisingly, the head chef told us unequivocally that the restaurant neither cared about customer feedback nor were they interested if customers actually enjoyed the food. We have since written to the owners seeking clarification and asking them if it is acceptable for staff to intimidate and rudely offend customers. They have not responded. Gratitude Restaurant has been the worst restaurant experience ever. It appears ego and arrogance has got the better of the staff at this place and gratitude left this restaurant long ago. read more

Excellent vegan selections and friendly staff, if a bit slow. Great place to sit down and have a great conversation over delicious food. Everything was clearly prepared with care, amazing presentation and taste. Would absolutely revisit, and for English speaking guests I would definitely recommend brushing up on your German, as that is the only menu option. ;) read more

Delightful. Raw beetroot ravioli was amazing, even better than it sounds; pumpkin risotto was great; and had a lovely slice of not-too-sweet dessert that was along the lines of a whipped cheesecake. Lovely service too, very down to earth. read more

who thought vegan food could actually taste good and satisfy my appetite? vegan restaurants aren't really established in munich - i was at one a few years back which convinced me that vegan definitely is not my kind of food. enter gratitude: vegan kitchen does hold hope for me! the casserole with vegetables and salad was wonderfully spiced and more than enough to satisfy my appetite. the yummy ginger tea with honey was just the right drink to warm up on a cold winter day. i'll be back! read more

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Small but diverse menu. I had one of the raw-ish items and it was both tasty and healthy. Friendly staff. You pay a bit for the ambiance and quality, but not unreasonably so. One star off because the food was good but not extraordinary. But I only had a chance to eat once, and additional visits might have improved the rating. read more

We went for lunch. Good thing since it looks like the dinner menu doesn't have any gluten free options listed. We had falafel (no pita) with hummus; the grilled avocado with rice, corn, tomato, and hummus; chilled Cucumber Soup, and a small salad. Tasted great, fresh ingredients. Hope for more GF main dishes in the future. The staff was friendly and helpful in identifying GF dishes for us since the lunch menu was in German and lacked allergy markings that the dinner menu does have. read more

I live in Boston, but a friend from Munich highly recommended Gratitude. While in Munich for work, I went there today for lunch and was overwhelmed by how delicious everything was. I had an amazing soup with sprouts and roasted pumpkin seeds on top, and then a "Buddha bowl," which was a combination of a lot of different dishes - spaghetti squash, guacamole, brown rice, tomato salad, fried artichoke hearts, and lots of other yummy things. The waitstaff was really friendly (thankfully they were not rude at my lack of German). I will definitely come back next time I'm in Munich!! read more

I have been there for two great times . It is THE excellent place for vegetarian food in Munich. Almond milk cappuccino tastes just like a regular cappuccino. Make sure you have a RESERVATION! read more

I am amazed at the vegan options in Munich! when I was here 20 years ago, I kid you not, I ordered a "Vegatariache" dish at a local restaurant, and was given a bowl of vegetables over rice, topped with 3 pork sausages. Other than salads and indian/pakastani restaurants, there was one vegetarian restaurant in all of munich that I could find. This week, I am overwhelmed by the options! I have sincere gratitude for Gratitude! The roasted avocado dish is delicious. My only "complaint" is the overwhelming odor of smoke in the restaurant, in that it is now so hip to be vegetarian in Munich, that hipsters need to enjoy a smoke while eating there. I would have given 5 stars for the food, but the smoke (including one of the guys working at the restaurant) brought it down a notch. read more

I worked here for a short stint, and can tell you that the food is really good. But, mostly, though, go for the energy. Nice place ;)

I had the falafel starter followed by the curry with brown basmati Rice. Delicious! The chef topped the curry with peanuts, lentil sprouts and edible flowers. It was filling, perfectly flavoured and well balanced. There were lots of vegetables in the curry. I enjoyed it very much. The waiter was also very kind to speak to us in English as we were only in Germany for one day on our way to prague. Unfortunately, I started eating before I took a pic. Ended wit5 the cashew cheesecake. Also quite good. Highly recommend! read more

This is a small, upbeat and very flavourful vegan restaurant. We don't have many in Munich so give it a try. All reservations are only for 2 hours, so don't expect to stay longer. I recommend the 3 Courses to share. read more

I visited recently during a museum visit. Sorry, I felt the food was insubstantial and overpriced. The spinach soup, for example, was watery and unappealing. I am accustomed to somewhat heartier fare. For example, how about a lusty baked potato with mushrooms on it and melted cheese? read more

Sub par, maybe it was an off day. One staff female member was incredibly rude, so if they put that kind of negativity in their food then that's what I expect in the meal as well. We went way out of our way to visit and left feeling very disappointed. I would never run a restaurant called Gratitude this way. read more

Excellent grilled avocado and extremely tasty cashew cheese cake. Difficult to get a table without previous reservation, especially on weekends. read more

Terrible service. We were 5 people and ordered appetizers and entrees. The appetizers came out quickly and were very good however the entrees never came. We waited 2 hours and after asking multiple times for the food we simply gave up and asked for the check. Then instead of bringing us the check, the chef or manager comes to the table to argue with us and aggressively debate with us about how much time we actually have been waiting. Unbelievable behavior, rude and very unfriendly. read more

Great food! Really a pleasure to dine there, service was very good (and they speak English!).

The food was good, but unfortunately the service from the staff was not professional at all. Me and my friend had to wait 1,5 hour for the food and when we later were offered compensation for the long waiting, all waiters promised us different things. In the end, we ended up paying for most of it. read more