Split 2 meals and very much enjoyed both. The atmosphere is wonderful with tons of light coming in, a low level of noise from patrons, and great service. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but appretiate a good vegan meal. In house made spreads were an added bonus. This experience was phenomenal...vegan goodness with flavors on point. read more

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I really like the concept and space of the Wild Chive. The owners seem very close with the community and the restaurant has an open patio that makes the area seem bigger and more inviting. They don't take card - just cash, Zelle, or Venmo so be prepared! Overall the menu was a bit hit or miss. Crispy Zucchini Sticks - 5/5 Best thing we had on the menu! Had the perfect balance of a crispy outside and a soft juicy inside. Goes great with the dipping sauces. Lowkey some of the best zucchini sticks I've had. Southern Fried Chick'n Sammie - 4/5 Pretty good! Chewy and flavorful. Tasted like a chicken sandwich. The bacon was alright but overall a good sandwich. Bread was a little thick. Tater Tots and Salad - 3/5 Tater tots were cooked until crispy, but these are your standard tots and salad. Pastrami Sandwich - 1/5 Not a fan. I would skip this and get another sandwich next time. It was way too buttery and the pastrami did not taste like pastrami - texture and flavor were not similar. Their vegan pastrami also had a weird taste (maybe seitan?). Vietnamese Coffee - 1/5 Did not taste similar to the real thing. The mixture also did not dissolve well so I would skip this. Service was friendly, but the wait time for the food was quite long, even for drinks. read more

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I came here for a Friday lunch. It wasn't too crowded. Perhaps we caught them on an off day, but service was extremely slow. We sat down and looked at the menu, which was different than the menu on their website that I previously looked at prior to coming that day. Not a big deal, I just ordered something different. We sat and sat, and finally a server came over to take our order. We got the burrito, BLT, and Chick'n biscuit. I will say the prices are on the high side, but since it is vegan I do understand why they might be that way. We waited quite a while for our food. We noticed the parties that were here before us still did not get their food either. Luckily, we were not in a rush to get back to work that day. The food was not bad for imitation meat. I especially enjoyed the fries with the vegan aioli. I also liked the crunchy crust of the mock fried chicken. I was a little bit disappointed in the service because our server never came in to check on us. Our glasses were empty, and we needed refills, but she was nowhere to be found. This place wasn't too bad. I can't say I eat at a lot of vegan restaurants and am not a vegan myself, but I thought the food was great for a vegan restaurant. The issue was the lack of service. I wouldn't come here to dine in again, especially if I was on a time crunch. I may consider getting take out in the future, depending on how long that would take. read more

Love this place! Been coming here for years. Really can't find anything quite like it in California. If you are looking for southern style vegan hearty breakfast in the bustling vibrant heart of Long Beach this is your spot! Service is always quick and food comes out relatively quickly for being freshly made! Texas boy approved! read more

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My son and his girlfriend who is Vegan were I. Town for the weekend so we went to this Vevan spot for Sunday brunch. This is great place for Sunday brunch! It has a very cool vibe and is in a great open space. Our server was very friendly and provided good service, but we had to follow up a few times on things we asked for and didn't receive. The food was great! I had the BLT and my wife had the cheese steak. We also ordered the cornbread waffles to share. The sandwiches were very filling, flavorful and did not leave me wanting meat at all. However the waffles were the star. They were so delicious and interesting. I would go back just for the waffles and I am not a big waffle guy. This is a great spot in the LBC. read more

The Wild Chive - Cheesesteak and tater tots - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I have been wanting to come here for years after I heard about their amazing weekend brunch and thankfully, I found myself in the area last Sunday! Sadly, they are only open two days a week for only 5 hours each day, which makes it a bit hard to visit! Nevertheless, it was well worth the drive from Los Angeles! I was able to find parking on the side street right by the restaurant and parking seemed plentiful in the area. There is a gorgeous patio on the street, but I opted to dine inside to stay out of the sun. I was greeted by the very friendly staff upon arrival and they were quick to take my order. I opted for the pancakes, as I was in the mood for something sweet. The pancakes were very delicious and very pillowy. I loved the fruit and coconut whipped cream, which added an extra decadence to the meal. The pancakes were pretty light and while they were filling, it didn't feel heavy in my stomach. The other food I saw being brought out looked equally delicious. The vibes inside were very fun and vibrant and I felt great eating there. The restaurant was spacious but at the same time still felt cozy. The seating was very comfortable and relaxing. The staff checked on me frequently and were very helpful and personable. Payment is by cash, Zelle and Venmo so be sure to have one of those handy! The restaurant is also steps away from the beach and a walkway, so a perfect way to burn off the food after you eat! I hope to return the next time I'm in Long Beach! read more

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The Wild Chive has become one of our new favorite places, now that we have relocated to Long Beach. We have been here twice, and each time we've raved over the food - this time around we got to try the famed Monte Cristo, along with the Country Breakfast. Excellent service from Kess (sp?) both times, and we love that The Wild Chive is dog-friendly as well. We've been able to find street parking easily, and a stroll to Bluff Park after brunch is the new routine. Highly recommended! read more

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Lovely, welcoming ambiance and cool ocean breeze. My wife & I split the breakfast burrito and it was one of the best ones I've ever had. Incredibly delicious with layered flavors and a fantastic texture added by the thinly sliced Yukon potatoes. Service was super friendly and fast! I'm just sad I didn't have enough room to try something else. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Log Beach. read more

The Wild Chive - Great Wall Art - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Really great spot for vegan American food! They have a selection of sandwiches like Reuben, BLT, and fried chicken; brunch options like pancakes; and small plates like fried zucchini and fried pickles. We tried their BLT, fried chicken sandwich, fried zucchini, and fried pickles spears and everything tasted great. We were especially impressed by all the fried foods! The zucchini and pickles were so crunchy and hot, while the fries that came with the sandwiches were perfectly crispy. I love a fried chicken sandwich and thought this vegan version was really tasty. The vegan chicken is a bit softer than real chicken but taste wise it was quite similar. Really friendly and quick service, dog friendly, and a cute atmosphere. Lots of parking on the residential streets behind the restaurant. read more

We used to get the vegan Monte Cristo and other delights when The Wild Chive (vegan) was a pop-up at the LB Farmers Market (years ago). This was our first time getting to visit their brick-and-mortar spot. Wow! Such a fun interior (disco balls are always a win!) and lots of seating inside as well as some shaded tables outside. The playlist was great! Before we left I went inside to ask about the playlist . They were so great to share it with me! The large kitchen window just adds to the cool interior. We were at Mangiafoglie (another vegan/plant-based restaurant) last night for dinner and saw a poster advertising Long Beach Food Scene Week. As soon as I saw that Wild Chive was advertising a Carne Asada Banh Mi (freshly-baked baguette, pickled carrots, sriracha, cilantro, Fresno chiles, crispy fried shallots, and house-made cilantro-lime aioli + a side salad) I knew that the MR. would want to go there for lunch. This was def the best Bahn Mi that he has ever had! I opted for something a with a little less spice! Oat Milk Berry Pancakes for me! Two fluffy oat milk, blueberry pancakes, topped with fresh strawberries, coco-whip, and dusted with powdered sugar. House-made vegan butter and maple syrup served on the side. Everyone working there was so friendly and had positive vibes! read more

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Loved the vibe of this vegan place! Went here with a couple friends when we were visiting the area on a Saturday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. I shared zucchini bites and pickle fries with friends, and my partner and I shared the crispy chicken sandwich. I also got a Jamaica agua fresca which was really refreshing. Service was great as well. read more

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Service was pleasant. Atmosphere is lovely. Music selection Food was reasonably priced and tasted great First time here, but coming back. read more

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Highly HIGHLY recommended - look no further if you're in Long Beach area or, tbh, southern California in general... it's truuuly THAT outstanding. Ambience: pretty much perfection, not too loud, gentle breezy (literally - it's near the bluffs overlooking the ocean in LB ), easy parking, never waited more than 10min at any time of day. The Staff: (( always.always )) on point, chef skills are otherworldly and I've enjoyed exactly EACH AND EVERY meal I've had here. So, g'head & stop whatever you're doing rn and *go.to.here* ASAP - you'// be so glad you did! read more

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We went last weekend, and Kes gave us excellent service. I ordered a burrizo, which was spiced well. As a carnivore, I thoroughly enjoyed it, which was a gentle surprise. I loved the rainbow flags. Great way to start June. Beautiful ambiance. read more

The Wild Chive - Burrizo with fries - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was very delicious and I will come back again to try something different. The mushroom sandwich was very meaty tasting and seasoned great with some delicious homemade bread. The soju-Rita was also very delicious and a great price at $9. My negatives were the service. It was sooo slow!!! They asked if I wanted ketchup with my fries but then never brought it. Unless you flag someone down you won't be helped. The music was also so loud you can't carry a conversation even outside. The seating was also uncomfortable, the bench was straight up at a 90 degree angle and the boards were uneven to sit on. read more

The Wild Chive - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've had this spot bookmarked for a few years and I'm mad that I waited so long to try it. The brunch menu was simple and easy to choose from, which I appreciated. The country breakfast and the burizzo were both delicious. I expected them to taste similar, but they both had their own unique flavor profile. The texture on the burizzo tortilla was perfection. Areli gave us great recommendations and fast service. She and another lass helped us get rid of some frustrating hiccups. They tried scaring tactics, mental games and finally a shot of hot sauce, which did the trick. They went above and beyond and made The Wild Chive a new favorite Long Beach spot. The sidewalk seating was very relaxing and dog friendly , very appreciated as well. It's all street parking, but it wasn't that hard to find a spot even on a Saturday at noon. Clean restrooms too! read more

The Wild Chive - Delicious burrizo! - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I'm always on the lookout for a good brunch spot, and The Wild Chive totally delivered. The vibe is unmatched--great music, a friendly and diverse staff, and a menu full of affordable, flavorful vegan dishes. Their to-go cafe serves amazing coffee, and the space is super inclusive: dog-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and proudly POC & women-owned. Street parking is available nearby, so getting there is a breeze. My only negative? I wish they were open more often because they're that good! I think they rotate their menu, too--last time I went, I tried their Monte Cristo sandwich, but it wasn't on the menu this time. Still, I'm already looking forward to going back! The Wild Chive, 2650 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: Closed Thursday - Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM IG: @thewildchive read more

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Wild Chive remains my favorite restaurant since trying it for the first time a year ago. When I'm in town, I have to come once a week. Since going vegan a few years ago, it's been hard to find vegan restaurants that I enjoy, but not Wild Chive. Truly knocks it out of the park every time. Exceptional flavor, diverse menu, and stellar service. read more

The Wild Chive - Chive BLT - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Food: don't know that vegan food can taste so good!! I love the grilled burizzo, crispy zucchini bites and the French toast!! My top 3. Service: was great!! Staff are very friendly and attentive!! Ambiance: very unique with its mural on the ways with a twist of modern, yet with political view. read more

The Wild Chive - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing vegan food, one of my favorite spots to go to for brunch/lunch. The service and atmosphere is always top notch

I finally got to try this place that I've had booked marked for YEARS!!! The experience was absolutely amazing! The staff was very helpful and welcoming and our server gave great recs. The food was EXCELLENT! I had the patty melt and fried zucchini bites. There are so many options and I can't wait to go back and try more of them. This is vegan comfort food at its finest! read more

The Wild Chive - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I got the Ruben. A friend got the vegan " chicken". Open airy space. Drinks are interesting. Limited menu but we all found something we liked. Order at counter and seat yourself kind of place. read more

Came in with my son he moved to LB from Redondo. Anyway, he's been there before, and he ordered these fried pickles. He offered me the first bite. I took a pretty good bite. Whet I did, extremely hot oil shot into my mouth scalding my tissue, you know what I mean, that raw mouth for 3 or 4 days. Really ruined my food, and my afternoon, now night etc. Also my meal came with a side salad. It had way too much dressing on it. Really hard to eat. And hard to eat with a burned mouth. read more

Ambiance: Perfect little stop where they have indoor and outdoor seating. The open garage door where you get the fresh air and the cover of being inside helped so much. Loved that they were dog friendly so you can have company while you enjoyed your meal. Staff: The staff is efficient and made sure we had what we needed. You order via a QR code to see their updated menu. Paying did take a minute to handle since everyone seemed to try to do it at once, but we were not in a rush. Food: Get the patty melt. I do not know what magic they did to that patty, but it was one of the best burgers I have ever had. It was perfectly cooked and the toppings made it incredible. The salad helped to balance out the flavors too so I would recommend it. We also got the fried chicken sandwich, it was good, but no match to the patty melt. We got the tots to go with it and both decided that the next time we would both get the melts and salads. read more

**this is going to be a more collective review as i've gone here a couple times when i've travelled to LB. (biscuit is most recent Dec 2024, while the rest is July 2024). every time i go here, the menu changes a little bit so bit if a bummer when i can't try the same dishes i've had previously. but on the plus side there is more room for variety and new things to try. the chick'n and biscuit is great, bacon a bit tough and hard to chew through but if you soak it with a bit of gravy it'll suffice. montecristo is my absolute fave to order here though, comes with jam and a generous dusting of sugar. it's definitely big enough to share as a small brunch. the space is cute, and the service is even better. great place to get veg comfort meals! read more

The Wild Chive - Southern fried chicken sammie, monte cristo, fries - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This is why people choose Starbucks over small businesses. This was $5 for the smallest cup ever. And the gag is it's completely bitter. read more

The Wild Chive - This is why people choose Starbucks over small buisnesses. This was $5 and the smallest cup I've ever seen. - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Really expensive and gross food. Vegan ranch was so much garlic that it ruined the rest of my day. Food wasn't very hot and I could have got a better sandwich at a fast food vegan place. Fries were extremely bland as well read more

I had the Burrizo and my wife had the Chive BLT. Both were excellent. Service was fine. The reason I only gave 3 stars is because of the two people sitting a few tables away. It looked like they were working on something. They might have been employees of the place?? There was no food in sight on their table. The one doing most of the talking was on speaker phone with someone that was pretty freaking loud. We kept hoping the phone call would end but of course it didn't. We decided to box up the rest of our lunches and left. read more

I am not vegan but don't mind a bit of healthy food. I came here for an early lunch with a group this past Friday and was pleasantly surprised. I previewed the menu before arriving, so had a good idea of what I wanted. It was a debate, however, between the country breakfast and bbq chik'n salad. I opted for the salad, as it was one of the newer items on the menu, according to our server. And boy, am I happy I did! The chik'n was very flavourful -- I really enjoyed the BBQ sauce (I even asked for extra). The salad is also tossed with a southwestern ranch dressing. Personally, the dressing was a little chive-y for my taste, so I would have gone a little lighter on it.. but that's OK -- I was able to tone it down with the extra BBQ. We also had some fried zucchini, which was also very tasty. My one recommendation to the restaurant would be to have larger water glasses. I felt like our server had to constantly come over to fill out glasses, as you get about three sips from them. (We had just finished a walk, so were pretty thirsty.) Highly recommend The Wild Chive! 2024: 34/100 read more

The Wild Chive - BBQ Chik'n Salad - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

The new iteration of Wild Chive is awesome! They have now turned into an order at the counter coffee house with wifi and homemade food and homemade pastries during the week, and on the weekends, they have full wait staff service for breakfast and brunch. Same owners and the same great quality food, but now you can work here during the day like other coffee hang's in a really nice light filled environment. They have an entire side wall that slides up to open air patio seating. Highly recommend! read more

Sometimes I consider making a trip down to Long Beach just so I can go to Wild Chive. This vegan brunch spot makes some of the best comfort food I have ever tasted! They also have tons of gluten free options and everything I've tried was absolutely amazing. The restaurant is open air and has lots of room for dogs, kids, strollers, etc. The staff is super friendly and accommodating- I always love chatting with them. Don't miss the amazing iced sweet tea and hibiscus teas! I also love their scramble and the burrito bowl. The flavors and textures are so good that you won't even know it's vegan! read more

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Order of faves Zucchini sticks- tasty would get again Vietnamese coffee- would get again Beignet- fun! Fried pickle - husband really liked and he would get again! Grilled panini shrimp melt- fun! read more

The fries here are like no other!!!! If you get one thing here, it has to be the fries!!!! They were super delicious!!!!! Perfectly made. The burger was delicious, too, but those fries are very memorable!!! Service was phenomenal. Our waitress was incredible!!! Super friendly and helpful. The hostess was great, as well. My sister ordered the Grilled Burrizo and we each ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. The Vietnamese Iced Coffee, for me, was super strong but I doctored it up a bit with sweetener and it was much, much better (to my liking). Would recommend if you're in the neighborhood. : ) read more

The Wild Chive - The fries are so yummy!!!! Def recommend. - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Heads up - Weekends require reservation! The Wild Chive has such a cute interior! Hanging lights, wooden accents, RBG on the wall... it's a vibe! It felt so fresh and open. There's also an outdoor seating area. I'm always intrigued by vegan food, and everything on their menu sounded delicious. We ordered the Shroom Burger, Chive BLT, Grilled Burrizo, Pickle Fries, and side of French Toast. Everything came out hot and fresh (emphasis on HOT! I burned myself on the Burrizo haha). The pickle fries were crispy and yummy, but the dipping sauce was too salty IMO. The french toast was pretty standard - nothing to write home about here. Other than that, everything else was overly salty, and unfortunately, not enjoyable for me :( I'm not sure if that's the nature of vegan foods, but it was a bit hard to finish due to the saltiness. While I loved the interior and friendly service of The Wild Chive, don't think I'll be returning as the food was overly salty. read more

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Food was delicious our service was great and the ambience was super chill , great music playing .

This place has the ultimate good vibes with some of the best vegan comfort food locally. The service is good and I love love love WENDY...they have the best Jamaica and Vietnamese Coffee and now they have a coffee bar which is next level. I can't wait to visit again! read more

With a cute name like The Wild Chive, I wanted to check this place out for myself. The staff was friendly and the service was good. If you're going on a weekend, be sure to make a reservation. They're highly encouraged. We made a reservation and got seated right away. There is only street parking, which was a negative for me. For being vegan, the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Grilled Burrizo were tasty. It has a good brunch vibe. Vietnamese Iced Coffee 4/5 It was cold-brewed "Cafe du Monde" coffee with house-made vegan oat condensed milk. Grilled Burrizo 4/5 The burrizo had soft-scrambled tofu, soyrizo, sauteed kale, slow-roasted peppers, sweet onion, and shaved herb potatoes. It came with a delicious smoky chipotle aioli. The fries were amazing. I love the chive dipping sauce! read more

The Wild Chive - Grilled Burrizo with a Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of the best plant-based spots anywhere! The decor is vibrant and the vibe is hip and lively. Service was fast and everyone was so kind and helpful! Highly recommend the BLT. It is sometimes difficult to not keep getting the same thing every time because it's literally perfect. The pesto chicken sandwich on croissant was delicious as well. Dairy-free horchata? Yes, please! So good. I have been missing Vietnamese coffee since going dairy-free and theirs did not disappoint! read more

The Wild Chive - BLT and dairy-free horchata. Bomb - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

Chanced upon this cute little spot while walking my dog in the neighborhood. We didn't need a reservation on a Saturday, although the place was a bit packed. We ordered the chick'n French toast, the burrizo, Jamaica and Vietnamese coffee. Everything tasted absolutely delicious! My husband didn't know it was a vegan spot and commented, "wow babe this is the lightest, fluffiest chicken I've had" that's how good their vegan meats were! The service was a bit slow, but that's expected with how busy this place is. I would recommend this place! read more

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Haven't been here in years. Not from the area. Decided to try it again. It's not what I remembered it to be. Quality and service has gone downhill unfortunately. Maybe under new management. The ambience: really loud music should be turned down a bit--even for me. I don't know how people can sit inside and eat. You can barely hear yourselves talk. Seating outside available ONLY for takeout as they don't tend to customers outdoor. Tables were not clean. The food: extremely OVERPRICED. Such a small portion for what you get. The Sammie was so small and I'm a small person I thought it was little portion. The fries looked so skimpy as well. Not also was it small but it wasn't even good tbh. No flavor. Quality: their sandwich was so messy to eat. It was dripping wet and the slice of tomato was big--not thinly cut. Imo presentation is not for aesthetics but also keeping in mind how the customer receives the product. How would you expect a person to open their mouths wide trying to bite a large piece of tomato and everything oozing out. Price: too pricey for one item. Over $20 for a tiny burger and small hand of fries. Not worth it. The price point should be less than that. Doesn't meet the standards of what other $20 vegan restaurants offer. Service: food took so long to get. Waited nearly 30mins just for one order! Horrible. The staff were nice but that's about it. Will not be returning unfortunately. Save yourself the time and money. There's way more other options in the area that tastes better and way more affordable. read more

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