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

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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

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 - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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

Stopped by for a to go order. From the minute we walked in everyone was so friendly. I ordered the sausage pizza to go. They let me know that it would take a while so i ordered a slice of cake to eat while we waited. The strawberry cake was very good. We also ended up taking home and trying their carrot and coconut cake. They were really good too but the strawberry was our favorite. The pizza was loaded. I could only eat half because i got so full. My non vegan bf tried it as well and said it was really good for being vegan...lol. read more

The Grain Cafe - Sausage Pizza - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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

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

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

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Came here twice for convenience, right down the street from the cute little Airbnb. The house coffee was brewed with cinnamon which I found unique! Also tried the Huevos Rancheros and WOWEE! It was so flavorful and delicious! I couldn't even tell it was Vegan. The service was also quick and efficient, with walk in and order over the phone to pick up. read more

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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! - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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). - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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

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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. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I am slowly turning into a vegan :) My girlfriend and a friend came here to eat some late night dinner around 8pm. I reserved my seats in yelp for 3 people, but surprisingly enough they do not dine-in anymore because of the COVID lockdown that is going on in recent times :/ However, we get to order our food for to-go and seat on their chairs outside. The employees are accommodating and provide us some seats on their curbside, so that was cool :) The place from the inside when we ordered looks like a modernize cafeteria joint and their outside looks flashy with neon lightings to attract their customers. I love how they advertised themselves and a great way to promote vegan food in the community. I ordered their Chicken Mole Burrito and damn that was soooooo gooood! Yeah it says chicken, but in vegan terms that's considered some soy/tofu substitute. However, it does taste like chicken and I am completely mind blown lol. Their mole is outstanding, which is a subtle taste of sweetness and chili on it; it is just a perfect blend of that Mexican chocolate sauce. They have shitake mushroom, cabbages, and spinach in my mole burrito, as well. The combination of these vegetables makes it look like eating an actual meat. The sides are Spanish rice and black beans; a great complimentary with this mole burrito. Lastly, I ordered their bottle mango kombucha to soften the blow of all these flavors. I would say vegan restaurants have the best sauces..no doubt about it! Overall, I love this place; it is simple, affordable, and have delicious grub.. I cannot asked for more to a local food joint. read more

The Grain Cafe - Mole Burrito :) - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nice organized Cafe clean well organized. The food was good & healthy as well has the protein drink. Will be visiting again. Good Job Staff read more

The food and service as The Grain Cafe were excellent!! Of course it has been over a week now, so I don't remember the name of my breakfast dish, but it was the waffle dish. It consisted of very delightful waffles, delicious veggie sausages, and yummy tofu eggs. I also ordered hot chocolate, which per the server is sweetened with agave. It was also really good - not too sweet, which is exactly how I like it! read more

The Grain Cafe - Waffle Deluxe - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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

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Holy. Moly. Full stop this is some of the best vegan food I've ever had. Vegan food has no business tasting this good but here we are. The club sandwich, the breakfast burrito, the lemon cake... -all delicious! read more

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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

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

I'm not sure if it's just what I got, but I wasn't super impressed with my meal. I ordered pick up and got the garden wrap which has tofu in it and pesto and then I also got the chocolate strawberry crap. The wrap wasn't that flavorful and felt a little plain. The chocolate crêpe was very bitter. I feel like they should've used a sweeter chocolate, or should have added powdered sugar, or some thing on top. To be honest, I was super disappointed. read more

The Grain Cafe - Garden Wrap - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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One of my favorites spots for breakfast when traveling in Long Beach. I love that they have so many amazingly fresh options for vegans and vegetarians. Some of my favorite items to order here include: * Curry "chicken" * Side salad (dressing on the side) * Veggie Tofu Scramble breakfast * Vegan sausage You can call for pick-up or eat outside (During Covid times). The staff are friendly and the location always seems to have good and adequate street parking. Every time we're in Long Beach, we come here! I think the last time we were in LBC we went every day for breakfast! read more

One of my to go to vegan restaurants in the LBC the amount of times I've gone here is crazy. I've tried everything in this menu & my consistent return says it. Service is great, ambiance is cozy, & light, read more

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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

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.

Great Oaxacan food with Vegan options, Jade the server was very attentive. We were allowed to have our dogs with us while eating outside. My daughter ordered at the LA location by mistake but the Long Beach location honored this which was above kindness which is why we came back the next morning in addition. I had the Tlayuda which I have never had and it was delicious as the latte,chocolate milk and breakfast read more

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We got the huevos rancheros, veggie omelet, and a slice of the carrot cake, which all came out to around $35, which was super worth it. I usually don't enjoy tofu scrambles because restaurants just don't do a good job making it but The Grain Cafe did an amazing job. There is a lot of flavor and everything is well balanced. The ranchero sauce in the huevos rancheros was probably the game changer for me in terms of actually enjoying a tofu scramble. Additionally, it was a well balanced meal with the corn tortilla, tofu in ranchero sauce, avocado, black beans, and tortilla chips. The carrot cake was also good. It reminded us of the nonvegan carrot cake from our childhood. They did a solid job with the icing as well as the cake itself being fresh in taste through the carrot and cinnamon. I was also impressed with their cake collection. They have outdoor dining with 4 tables of 2 seats, so a max of 6 people, spaced apart well. No public bathroom/restroom available at this time. Parking is on/around the nearby streets I would definitely come back. You get great tasting, clean, balanced food, but also at a good price point. read more

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

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

Always has nice service and is clean. The food here is delicious and all organic which is great. However it is more on the pricey side. But you get what you pay for. My favorite two items on their large menu is the Pollo crepe and their Wet Burrito -chicken as the protein. You cannot go wrong with either! read more

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If all vegan food taste this good, I would go full vegan starting today. Theres several outdoor chairs for seating. I would highly recommend coming out, supporting this local business and trying their delicious vegan dishes. 10/10 would come again read more

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I loved this spot. I really enjoyed my egg bagel. The quality of flavors and texture. They really do a nice job. The pancakes were great as well. Anyone who is vegan and looking for a good spot with fresh ingredients will be very happy here. I just moved to LB so this will be my regular spot. read more

The Grain Cafe - Breakfast bagel - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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A must vegan place to visit in Long Beach, the prices may be pricey but definitely worth the taste!! Haven't been here since the pandemic started and now I'm glad I'm able to come here again. You wouldn't even know what you're eating is vegan because it tastes so goood!! read more

The Grain Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came here with friends for brunch one day! We sat outdoors and were seated very quickly. The food is all vegan and taste amazing! Parking was not to bad when we came here. There was a fly that kept flying over my friend's food which I guess was blind cause the fly did not see us trying to move it away with our hands but our server noticed and had my friend's dish remade quickly. Customer service was very nice as they were friendly and welcoming! Overall, I enjoyed my time here. read more

I call myself a self proclaimed vegan food critic. My son and I came here for the first time for brunch. We ordered the Grain Pancakes 3/5, one of the pancakes was undercooked, the Club Sandwich 5/5 by far our favorite dish, the Patty Crepe 2/5 too much aioli (tasted like a lot of mayo) and finally the Chorizo Tofu 4/5 very tasty but could've used cheese. The grain pancakes came with sausage which was ok. Overall, I like this place enough to come back and try what's on the dinner menu. I'm intrigued enough from the yummy sandwich and chorizo tofu to try more. I typically don't like tofu scrambles but the chorizo made this more flavorful and the texture was not weird. The grain pancakes came with regular tofu scramble and I was not impressed. I would not order that alone. Oh and the service was great ! read more

It warms my heart being part of a collective that is shifting towards a more sustainable, cruelty free mindset. Some people roll their eyes and view veganism as a pretentious status symbol, especially here in LA, but to them I say: you're missing out on so much flavor. Let Grain Cafe prove to you that you do not need animal products to taste an abundance of flavor. This cute, colorful lil cafe nestled in Long Beach tickles my soul. Atmosphere: Went here during sunset with my friend and I immediately felt a sense of peace glow in me. Decorated with mosaic tiles, wooden tables/chairs, plants, and paintings, it's grandma's house meets hippie~ It was quiet when we went too! But I'm sure this place can get packed! There's a selection of very delicious looking cakes at the cashier - very enticing. Service: Our waitress was SO CUTE and friendly!! I forgot to get her name but she definitely added to the earthy, beautiful vibe of the restaurant. Food arrived within a reasonable time, +++ in my books cus I was absolutely starving! Presentation: The bold colors of the plates and food is definitely typical of a vegan restaurant. It adds dimension to your whole experience eating here. You're reminded of nature's abundance and beauty when the plate arrives to your table. Flavor: OMG THIS IS WHERE I WAS SOLD. I got the breakfast burrito, and my friend got the pizza. We shared a strawberry crepe between us. The breakfast burrito was hands down, the BEST breakfast burrito I have ever eaten, ~*~NO CAP XDDD~*~. The smokiness of the Vegan bacon was delectable, who needs real pork when you have this? The pizza had perfectly roasted vegetables sitting on top with an irresistible crunch. Also, if you go here, don't sleep on the house-made salsa. The spiciness to me (my tolerance is low FYI) was a 6/10, and it definitely produces a nice kick. This was so good with my burrito. Parking: Street parking only! Pricing: Not bad, I think we paid about $25/person for 3 entrees? I will definitely be checking out their LA location. it will be on my mind next time I am eating vegetarian on a new/full moon. Fell in love with The Grain Cafe and will be checking out there LA location PRONTO - will be a top choice on my vegetarian days. read more

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Great food! I love the Sun Butter Shake. It literally takes like heaven in a straw. So delicious!! The savory Patty Crepe is amazing. But you have to off set it with a sweet crepe too. The Tropical Crepe has fruit but hits the sweet spot. 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

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 - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been to the LA location so I thought I'd come and try the one here in Long Beach since I was nearby. Food and service was still great the only difference there is the location is a bit smaller. Food came out quickly! Wet burrito was delicious couldn't decide whether to do red or green salsa so I did both ! My girlfriend got the pozole , it was really good ! It definitely is a lot thicker than other pozoles I've had but it was still good had a lot of flavor. Overall 10/10 would come again ! read more

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