Pros: excellent service, fresh organic food, in the past the club sandwich was good Cons: the veggie burger I ordered was dry and wayyyy over done, Very difficult to find a parking space. read more

I love how Grain Cafe does not make it overtly in your face that it is a vegan cafe. It makes a point to produce good, hearty and nourishing food that is healing to the soul. Its in the format that follows a classic cafe, complete with a simple food menu and really good desserts. I bring all of my friends here, all lovers of cake will appreciate their beautiful showcase and make an effort to order dessert to enjoy a slice. The burrito is a recurring order for me, I love a vegan restaurant where I leave full and satiated. The cafe itself is spacious, the tables are small, its dimly lit, and the light pitter patter of the water feature makes it feel intimate and perfect for a catch-up with friends or a solo date. read more

See all

Want a place to eat on Thanksgiving? Well, jokes on you if you make a reservation here. Showed up hungry wanting to eat dinner with a reservation and they were closed. Asked ahead with a call to ensure they were open on the Holiday and they said yes. Don't believe them. Ended up very hungry in my hotel that evening. BOO! read more

We came in over an hour before closing. 2 staff members just standing around not doing anything. Presumably at least one cook still in BOH. People were even still dining in. For reference we walked in about ten minutes before 9PM on a Tuesday. As soon as we walked in a young man in front said they were no longer accepting dine-in and only take-out. This is not a grab-and-go establishment, nor a drive-thru. This is a dine-in restaurant. Extremely unprofessional and bad business practices. As someone that works in customer service management, all staff members would've received immediate corrective action. I've been to this business many times at this time of night and this has never happened. I hope management or the business owner is aware of their staff refusing customers. Will definitely not be coming back after this. read more

The Grain Cafe - Customers dining in while we were refused service. - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

See all

Service was good the food our party ordered was dry and very bland the smoothie was good and the asada tacos was okay. Lacked flavor I wish food tasted better and wasn't watered down. read more

The Grain Cafe - Berry smoothie - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

This review is mainly for the club sandwich that I ordered for delivery on Tuesday August 6. I went again to dine in on Thursday August 8. I had not eaten from this place in a few years till this month. I've been vegan for 10 years now. I'm always searching for good vegan eats. I ordered for delivery since I was working and my work is located in Lakewood. I wanted something that wasn't too heavy so I ended up ordering the club sandwich with the side salad. They also gave me two salsas/sauces. The green was mild and did not have much flavor, but the red one was reallyyy good. It was spicy and had good flavor. That one was my favorite. The club sandwich itself was actually pretty good. There was some kind of sauce on the bread or spread and that gave it some good flavor combined with the veggies and the "chicken" that was in it. The bread was good, it was soft. I would definitely order this again. The salad however, was just like a spring mix with some sliced cherry tomatoes. And that was it. I was surprised it didn't come with some kind of dressing. I was kind of disappointed, and was wondering if it was a mistake. Not really sure. In the future I'll probably my update this if I happen to order this again. That's the main reason I gave this 4 out of 5 stars, can't really judge the salad without the dressing so there you go. As for my visit on August 8, that was a different experience. We were a party of three and I got to try various different foods that day. My sister ordered the pico crepe, the pozole, and the horchata. Her favorite item was the horchata. The other two dishes she did not really care for and would not order them again. Pozole was kind of bland, and the crepe just was underwhelming. I ordered the huevos rancheros, the hot maca, and an asada taco and a taco de tinga. The asada taco was bomb and I would order only that one next time. I didn't like the tinga taco at all, I gave that one to my boyfriend to finish. And I would also not order the huevos rancheros again, if you could even call it that. I didn't even finish it. I left most of it on the plate, even the beans. And I could eat beans by themselves for lunch, but these tastes like they came out of a can. The food was also not that hot btw, and neither was my drink which literally has the word "hot" in the name. The hot maca, I thought it would tasted more chocolatey, but it just tasted like steamed coconut milk. Wasn't good. And lastly, my boyfriend ordered a breakfast that contained waffles, chicken?, and hash browns. The hash browns didn't even looked fried. It had no color to it. Just soggy shredded potatoes. The waffles were pretty good, the best thing in that plate to be honest. The chicken was okay. Not bad but not that great. To sum it all up, the things I would go back for are the club sandwich, the asada taco, and the waffles. Sorry I didn't get pictures of the food from my second visit. But I would rate the food from my second visit a 2 out of 5 stars. Thank you. read more

See all

Oh my! Definitely a favorite! Their breakfast burrito and potatoes are absolutely delicious. We tried two different smoothies and both super tasty, not sure which one is my favorite. To top it off, service was friendly and welcoming. read more

Best vegan food ever prices are very good for those complaining about price for vegetables if you don't like it cook at home period it is already hard to keep up a restaurant open so I'm very happy this restaurant still around thriving. I love their service here people are very friendly and the place is well taken care of I love it . read more

My only regret is... that I didn't order MORE FOOD !!! I would give this place TEN STARS !!! The Reuben sandwich and salad were Delicious ! I ordered the Strawberry Almond cake for dessert and it was wonderful !! The service was swift and the cashier was kind. I am DEFINITELY coming back. read more

The Grain Cafe - Reuben Sandwich and Side Salad - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Have you ever wanted vegan food without the vegan taste? The most underrated veggie/vegan restaurant in Belmont heights/Long Beach/ LA. I tried the grilled veggie wrap which includes tofu, eggplant, onions, and bell peppers in a spinach wrap. It's absolutely amazing! It's also a huge portion which makes it so fulfilling. I also ordered their mint lemonade, if you're a fan of a very minty min lemonade (like I am) then this is a treat! Lastly they had a special menu with Mexican dishes including sopes with Soyrizo. AMAZING. I ordered this item as a taste test of the restaurant. I loved it! I bet I could food my ancestors with this delicious version. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking could be tough but it isn't impossible. 11/10 I recommend for breakfast lunch and dinner :) read more

See all

Wow! The food here is incredibly delicious and tastes very fresh. I ordered a to go order of their club sandwich and was very pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful! It's also easily enough to share. They sure don't skimp on the portions. The pesto sauce is fantastic and the tempeh is a wonderful sweet and smoky contrast. This was the best thing I've tried in a long time. I will definitely have to order some more from here! read more

Deluxe burger is great and very filling! Unfortunately the roasted potatoes I ordered to go with it were kind of tough to eat, a bit rubber-y. read more

The tacos are amazing! Try them all! Service is excellent. Staff is quite attentive. Ambiance is absolutely wonderful - see the photos I provided. The décor is amazing - what could be done with some simple elements truly leaves one in awe - and the corner location with large windows provides an attractive opportunity for window-gazing on a rather fun, bustling city street corner that isn't too done up. Thanks for the wonderful experience! Looking forward to returning! read more

The Grain Cafe - Table décor - amazing! - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

See all

One of my favourite breakfast spots--the moringa latte and the mint mocha are my partner and I's favourites, iced or hot. The chilaquiles verde is so good we order it every time. The tlayuda is delicious too. Their homemade hot sauce is awesome. Staff is kind. The outdoor seating is our go to, it's peaceful. read more

See all

A BUG IN MY COFFEE !! I've had good vegan quesadillas from this place before, but today, I tried a coffee that was recommended to me, and it came with an entire bug in it! Even though they remade it, I didn't drink it. My appetite was ruined. My vegan breakfast meal with eggs, hash browns, and sausage was fine (not the bacon), except the waffle was fuzzy from the rag used to clean the grill. It had a ton of lint and hair and didn't taste too good. Even when they remade the waffle, it still had fuzz. The greatest issue here is the pieces of bug in my drink, whatever it was! What could be going on in the back? Yuck read more

If you're looking for a dog friendly place, good coffee and chilaquiles, this is the place! I recently came here a few months ago for a brunch date with my partner and our fur son, Milo. Since then, I now order their chilaquiles at least once a week to go. I'm a sucker for chilaquiles. This and the restaurant the Nest are so far my tops. Customer service is also amazing and take out order are quick. read more

The Grain Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

See all

I've been coming here for the past six years on and off and their food and options are delicious. My go tos are the chorizo chilaquiles, breakfast burrito, mole burrito, and club sandwich. Staff is friendly! They always have lovely music. It's nice to sit outside on a nice day. read more

The Grain Cafe - Chorizo Chilaquiles - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Parking: have to park a little away and walk. Free: hot sauce and filtered water when dining. Restroom: clean but an upgrade wouldn't hurt. It's pretty small in there. You have to walk past the kitchen. Service: attentive. I don't need to call or say anything. I just look at them and it's like they can read my mind. Tacos: potatoe taco was delicious and deep fried and comes with cabbage and fake creamy dressing. Yummy! That seems to be the best bang buck for your buck especially at almost $4 for only one. Because I ordered more than 1 they brought out lemons and a grilled pepper The chicken taco was hard and dry with cubed shaped tofu bits. The chorizo taco was good, edible. I would only order the potato taco again. Dessert: coconut cake too sweet and kind of plain but moist and tres leches a little dry. I find the coconut flavor does not come through and cakes both tasted like just plain cake and the frosting was a little too sparce and smelled like it absorbed the refrigerator smell a bit. I wouldn't order their cakes again. Portions: very little for the price. Venue: fits about 30 people. Pretty small place. Seating outside available for warm days. Overall, good flavors but would love more veggies or condiments to make portions look bigger. The hot sauce was hot! Note. They auto charge for any credit card transactions even before they hand you a bill. If you pay with cash they remove the 3.5% credit card service fee. read more

See all

Stopped in here for some dessert and coffee one evening and it was lovely. Service was quick and friendly, and the waitress made great suggestions since it was our first time in. We ordered cheesecake and lattes which was soooo good, we plan to come back on for a meal! read more

An impeccable love goes into this food. It's so rare to find an organic, vegan restaurant that has such a huge variety of great tasting food from crepes, to Mexican, to thanksgiving holiday plates, a decadent array of cakes. They go above and beyond to create intentional meals. The maca latte is a favorite along with the savory crepes. read more

See all

Went in Saturday morning and was blown away by the attentive service and delicious food. I got the classic breakfast meal with tempeh, pancakes, eggs, and hashbrowns. My friend got the burger. It was good! The strawberry almond cake was bomb! We both agrees everything was good here. Service was good. The place was clean and there was a constant stream of other diners but the place was comfortable. I also loved the added touch of edible flowers on the plates. Just a perfect morning meal in every way. read more

The Grain Cafe - The table setting. Just so nice! - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

A long time favorite-I've loved every dish I've tried here, and their cakes are incredible.

I have previously written a glowing review for the Grain Cafe in LA, but one for this location is overdue. We no longer live in Long Beach, but anytime we go kayaking at Mothers Beach this is my must have lunch spot afterwards. It's been years since I first went to the Grain cafe, but I still get the same exact lunch I always do, because it's just one of my favorite meals anywhere. I get the club sandwich with added avocado, paired with the salad with the house dressing. It's just so perfect. The salad is simple but oh so good, I love their house dressing very much and have been trying unsuccessfully to replicate it at home. The sandwich is nicely presented, and also just such a good combination of flavors. I love the veggie chicken and their tempeh bacon. The cakes are also very tasty. The staff is always very nice, it's just a great place all around and I highly recommend it. read more

Their prices went up a little bit, but still our favorite vegan spot in town. Vegan food for the working class. No snobbery. Best service. You won't regret it. read more

See all

Exactly what I was looking for! A gluten-free and health conscious spot in a great location. Awesome service, the latte was on point, and the food was outrageously good for someone with or without food allergies. Loved it and will be back for fresh juice tomorrow. read more

See all

The food is really good but I'm done with this place since they keep raising the prices. The ambiance is very mediocre. It's outdated and a bit rundown, not a good date night option. I'm just sick of them raising the prices, $15 for a small order of chips and guacamole is insane, a lot of higher end restaurants don't even charge that much. My go to meal used to be $28 out the door and the other night that same exact meal was $40. At this point it just feels a bit greedy. read more

Visited this place on Saturday evening. First time visiting and was pleased to see so many options on the menu. I decided to try a Oaxacan dish. Ordered the Tlayuda vegan dish. It was delicious and of course, more than plenty! Very pleased with the prompt service. I will definitely return. read more

Solid go to local vegan place with a TON of options. FYI try their "hot dog". It wasn't what I was expecting visually when I opened the box but boy was it delicious. read more

So, I was going to give The Grain Cafe four stars, but after looking at my receipt and seeing a Service fee of 3.5% for using a credit card, I dropped it down to a three. Yes, while Senate Bill 478 exempts restaurants from using surcharges for using a credit card, I did not see anywhere on the menu or a sign on the table indicating there would be such a charge. Had I known there would be a fee, I would have paid cash. I am just tired of and fed up being nickled and dimed to death. Now, for the food. The food was very fresh and I really enjoyed it. I had the chicken curry wrap. I was a little worried about the curry because sometimes curry can be a little overwhelming. This was not. It was a light curry and quite delicious. My husband had the Deluxe Burger. Although he said it didn't taste like a non-vegan burger, which to he honest they never purported it would, he said it had a very nice flavor and he enjoyed it. The food is a bit pricey--the deluxe burger was $20.00 and my wrap was 18.00. If you go, remember to take cash. Apparently you need to let your server know so they will take the 3.5% charge, which is automatic unless you pay cash, off your bill. read more

Vegan...organic...cat chai latte...BOMB The mole burrito was delicious and was just as good as a leftover. I didn't necessarily love the bacon but my girlfriend did. Best chai latte I've had to this day...still!! read more

See all

So good. We loved the decor and atmosphere. We enjoyed our dishes. 2 members of the party never had vegan food and enjoyed their meals.

BRING YOUR NONVEGAN FRIENDS. Total hole-in-the-wall. Small joint on the corner, across from a haircut salon, donut shop that has vegan donuts (!!!), and a vape shop. Egg cafe diagonal to this place but no need to go there - the vegan eggs here are suitable! The French toast is magnificent. I get it every time without fail. You can reheat it later too. The coffees were fantastic. Service is very speedy and friendly. Seating is offered both indoors and outdoors & is never limited. A solid spot for some very very very high quality vegan food, at all hours of the day. Bring all your nonvegan friends! Thanks Grain Cafe read more

See all

I think this might be my new favorite vegan restaurant in LA. It's one of those experiences where you almost can't believe the meal is fully vegan. My friend found it on yelp, and despite the somewhat boring name, the food was fantastic. We got the Tortas and hot Maca drink. The torta was so delicious I probably could have eaten three more. The bread was soft and pillowy, the vegan mozzarella was perfectly stretchy, and the soy chorizo was super flavorful and spicy. Also highly recommend the hot Maca if it's a bit chilly outside and you don't want coffee. The service was also very nice, great touches with cloth napkins and still water in bottles. Will absolutely be back. read more

The Grain Cafe - Torta (with soy chorizo and side salad). - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nice ambiance with Spanish/Hispanic/Mexican? theme. All vegan which is great! Thought breakfast burrito was okay. Not bad, not great. Really wanted to enjoy it, will have to come back and give other items a try. Possibly because I've had much better tasty vegan burritos. Waitress recommended this and the club or Reuben sandwich, and any of the wraps. Service was friendly. Fast. They have cakes on display for sale too! read more

The Grain Cafe - Brekkie burrito with potatoes. Home made hot sauce. Organic ketchup. - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

See all

I am delighted with my experience here. Delicious foods, great quality, great ambiance, and excellent service. My family and I didn't leave anything on our plates. read more

See all

Tasty fresh and delicious !! Will definitely try again when I'm in town Oh the Banana bread was delicious YUM !! read more

Servers were friendly and nice. The food is somewhat mediocre for the cost, and me and my partner were expecting a more rich avocado toast for 16$ each. The vegan egg tastes a bit weird as well than other ones I've tried. Not sure how to feel, maybe the other food is better. read more

They have a huge menu. Loved all their food. Tried their crepe and their deluxe waffle. Also had one of their smoothies. All their food was absolutely delicious. Service was great too. They also have outdoor patio sitting area. read more

See all

Had a fantastic lunch at The Grain in Long Beach! I had the curry wrap with sweet potatoes. It was delicious! The sweet potatoes were smokey and caramelized. The wrap had just the right amount of curry. My niece had the deluxe burger and roasted potatoes. The burger came with tempeh bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato. Our server, Isidro, was excellent. We went to the Wild Chive first but they weren't open. read more

The Grain Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

An amazingly huge menu with dishes that are deliciously prepared, fresh, and not fancy. Big portions and great prices. Perfect for sharing! Always ask what the soup of the day is, too! Yum read more