So I have been wanting to try this place for a while now. I started following them on IG first and just said that if I'm ever in town I'll give it a try. So I finally made it to the LBC for work and rode an Lyft from my hotel to get here. I really thought they had more to offer from previous posts I had seen. The menu was very limited, but I tried the Wild Shroom Burger and OMG!!! It was amaze balls!!!!! Like melt in your mouth amazing!!!! I only ate half the burger and saved the rest for later. Even after a few hours and warmed up. It still tasted amazing!! I also tried the soju margarita which was really spicy, but good. Just make sure you have some water. Ambiance was great with good vibes and good music playing in the background. I love the indoor/outdoor seating arrangement. Very nice touch!! Overall I loved it and hope the restaurant can stay open!! I love supporting local businesses!! Especially women owned businesses!!! read more

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Today was my 2nd visit to The Wild Chive and I have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand I really like the interior decor and artsy atmosphere... definitely cool vibes. However, the thing that annoyed me today is that they were completely out of 3 items I wanted to order. I mean the menu isn't even that extensive to be out of that many things. On my first visit they were out of one of the items I wanted as well. That's my biggest pet peeve about this place. Food: On our first visit we ordered the monte Cristo, stuffed French toast, and fried pickles. We were overall underwhelmed with the food during this visit but we decided to give the restaurant another shot today and order different items. Today we ordered the BLT (delicious) and the chick'n and waffles (very good). The waffles are cornbread waffles and has such a unique taste that almost reminds me of a hush puppy. If you go here I would definitely decide to order one of these two items (if they are not out...*side eye). Also, don't expect to get the Mac and cheese from the previous reviews, because it's no longer on the menu. Service: No complaints here service wise. Staff was friendly on both occasions. Expect a wait if you go on the weekend, however they will text you your table is ready so you can explore the area or wait in your car if you want. Overall, solely based on the taste of the food today, I may decide to give this place another try eventually. Word to management, if you're constantly running out of popular menu items, it probably makes sense to ummm...make more? read more

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This place is amazing! The staff is so friendly and the food is always SO, SO GOOD! I can tell that the owner really cares about her staff because I witnessed her stand up for one of her employees when an exceptionally rude table was bullying their server. Some people should just stay home! My wife and I love The Wild Chive and we will be back!! read more

Every single thing in the wild chive is delicious. It is an absolute delight to eat at a place where you don't have to worry about what ingredients are in your food because they're all plant-based and they're all delicious here. Yes sometimes you have to wait but it's worth it.. read more

Was so excited to try out this vegan brunch spot! Unfortunately the menu was a little limited than what was online. I really wanted to try the chicken and waffles but their waffles machine was down. Instead we got the chicken and pancakes and the chicken Sammie. Both were delicious and portions are huge! I loved the interior decor - very fun and modern. The menu selection is a bit small but i would definitely still recommend checking it out! Staff and service was wonderful! read more

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

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Amazingly tasty vegan food, good for breakfast or lunch. I was so happy to see this permanent brick and mortar version of The Wild Chive go up in my neighborhood a few years ago! They had the misfortune of opening right around the beginning of the pandemic, but I'm so glad they've managed to not only hang on, but to thrive. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and modern (but not sterile), with a nice little sidewalk patio as well. I usually get stuff to go, but I've dined in as well and the service is always great. I've tried quite a few items on their menu, but the ones I keep coming back to are the BLT and Breakfast in Bread--consistently good. The food does tend to be rich; they aren't shy with their sauces and fats, so it's only an occasional treat for my middle-aged body, but what a treat it is! read more

Best vegan brunch ever! And I'm not even vegan. FOOD: Delicious and you won't know that it's vegan. - Chick'n & French Toast: Wow, the chicken was fried perfectly crisp and you couldn't even tell that it wasn't real meat. The french toast was delicious, for some reason it still had a creamy texture as though if it was dipped in milk, that made the toast so good. - Biscuits: OMG the vegan butter that comes with this is so good! Best vegan butter I've ever had. - Zucchini sticks were also delicious, very crispy outside but soft inside. - Vietnamese Iced Coffee: Didn't taste like a real Vietnamese iced coffee, but it was still pretty good for being vegan. SERVICE: Great service, food comes out quick, and friendly LGBTQ+ staff. Definitely coming back and trying more food! read more

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

Service is polite and efficient. The food is delicious and while it's in Long Beach there's definitely parking on a Tuesday morning. Clean and a laidback vibe. My mom and I split the stuffed French toast and burrizo; we both agreed they were yummy. The Vietnamese coffee is really good and with hot coffee they offer oat milk as well as vegan condensed milk which is just lovely. Tater tots are nicely seasoned plus crunchy, served with a great chipotle ailoi. Took some beignets to go and despite eating them a couple hours later I could recognize the freshness, pumpkin cream pairing was top notch. Would return. read more

The Wild Chive - French toast Burrizo Taterots - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I came to this restaraunt for brunch with my friend and I loved it!! The atmosphere is very laid-back and the service is amazing, they were very attentive & more than happy to answer questions. It was my first time ever trying beignets, they were delicious! Especially with the jam that's served on the side. The Chik'n & Waffles were just as good, definitely a plate best shared with someone else!! Overall, everything was a 10/10 for my first visit and i'll definitely be coming back! read more

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It's always nice to eat from an all vegan restaurant. The menu is a little on the heavy side. So if you're in the mood for comfort food, then this is it! I had the breakfast in bed sandwich. It's very hearty. Picked fries as my side and did not regret. Fried zucchini is delicious...especially the marinara sauce that comes with it. I got the beignets...not my favorite. They are so heavy; not light and airy. They seemed to be fried sourdough pieces. However, the house made strawberry sauce was delicious. I'd go again. read more

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Amazing brunch spot that just so happens to be 100% vegan. Great food, great service, great location.

Freaking delicious! I've had my fair share of vegan "junk" food and this was incredible. Prices are a bit steep but portions are good. Get the Vietnamese coffee. Had the shroom patty melt and blt, both were superb. Highly recommend!! read more

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

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Came here for a lunch and was pleasantly surprised. So excited to have another vegan restaurant in Long Beach and even more delighted that it's absolutely delicious. I had to try the fried zucchini sticks and oh my goodness, the marina sauce and the ranch sauce was so DELICIOUS. Like seriously, they are both so yummy. I couldn't choose one over the other so I commenced to slathering both sauces on each of my chunky zucchini sticks. My next menu item of choice happened to be the chive BLT which is equally delicious. The avocado abounds, the bacon is crisp, the tomato is zesty and full of flavor. Like. My mouth is watering as I recall to mind the delightful experience it had. Listen. I so thoroughly enjoyed my eats at this establishment Friday, that I happily returned to it on Sunday. So there. Thank me later as you enjoy your vegan morsels of happiness read more

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

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The food here was excellent! I got the Oat Milk Horchata and the Grilled Burrizo. Both were excellent and reasonably priced. Service was super quick and friendly! I would and will absolutely come back to try other things on the menu. read more

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

I used to buy The Wild Chive's food when they are selling in pop up tents and once at a pop up at Portfolio Coffee House. The chef is pretty creative and the food has improved. My favorites at this visit were the Breakfast Banh Mi and Stuffed French Toast. The Banh Mi is a bit spicy due to the chili inside. The Stuffed French Toast is very good, filled with housemade Nutella type paste, fruits, and served with coco cream and maple syrup. Husband ordered the Wendy's Breakfast Skillet. The tofu scramble, toast and gravy were yummy but the potatoes underneath it were salty. That's too bad, a little less salt would have been perfect. I still gave 5 stars because my dish was yummy. We shared the Stuffed French Toast as a dessert. The service was friendly and attentive. We would be back. The restaurant is very airy. I like the big garage type glass door in the back which was opened, we enjoyed the fresh air from the ocean. The only thing that is an issue could be parking. But this is Long Beach. read more

The Wild Chive - Breakfast Banh Mi. 10! - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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SERVICE - located off of the main road in Downtown Long Beach - street parking only - may need reservations on the weekends - dine in and take out options - open decor with lots of wood seating - service was fantastic! The server was extremely friendly and helpful - food make quickly MENU - brunch food - all vegan, gluten free marked - average price ($18 per entree) FOOD - country breakfast (6/10): scrambled tofu with house made sausage, roasted potatoes, onion, bell pepper, tomato, arugula, and meaty cheese with sides of toast or tortillas and gravy. This is a fairly classic brunch dish with a lot of different components. We opted for tortillas as the other dishes we ordered came with bread. I was confused by the gravy at first and would have preferred a side of avocado instead. The scramble was well spiced but slightly on the saltier side. It is a good dish to share. - stuffed French toast (7/10): caramelized Texas toast filled with chocolate hazelnut spread, strawberries, and banana with a dollop of coconut cream and a side of maple syrup. If you are looking for an indulgent dessert for breakfast, this is the perfect dish. The chocolate spread tastes like a richer version of Nutella and pairs well against the sweet fruit. The maple syrup on the side is not needed since I felt the dish itself was already quite sweet. - wild shroom burger (9/10): grilled potato bun layered with a crispy mushroom patty, melty Gouda cheese, roasted tomato, bacon slices, garlic aioli, and arugula. This was our favorite of the three dishes. All of the flavors and textures were balanced with spice and creaminess. The bread was the perfect vehicle to absorb some of the sauce without getting soggy. - tater tots (4/10): this came as a side with the burger. They were not terrible but I was not amazed enough to order them on their own. WOULD I COME BACK? Yes! The food and the service were fantastic. read more

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I've been to this vegan restaurant multiple times. The food is chef's kiss delicious! The service is always top notch! The decor is funky cool vibes. They have always been very involved in the community. Keep up the great work Wild Chive! read more

My friends came over to chill out on my deck to enjoy some peaceful beach vibes. I was surprised when they brought lunch. They are vegans and the selected the Monte Cristo sandwich and vegan fries. The meat was vegan ham and it taste pretty delicious as it had a smoother texture then regular hand. I could taste syrup in my bread which was different and I was not a big fan of that, but I blowed right through as the sandwich overall was good. Love the French fries and the dipping sauce. I plan to go back t dine in next time read more

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

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I love the ambiance here. I've had two friends recommend this place to me. The menu is straightforward and simple, a couple of entrees, sides, and drinks. I ordered the shroom burger with tater tots, but found the burger salty. The chipotle aioli or sauce paired perfectly with the tots. If you try to park on Broadway, then the locals will honk at you for being too slow. read more

TLDR: Southern Brunch - all Vegan. I was impressed with everything we ordered. Service is also top notch. Tip: make a reservation if going on the weekends and there is no parking so you'll need to circle around or park a few blocks away and walk. There were plenty of spaces on Broadway on a Sunday around 11:45 am though. This is going on my LBC favorite's list for sure. read more

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

The food here was pretty amazing! I ordered Mac and cheese to start and it was really good. It didn't have the cheesy taste non vegan mac has, but it was really good creamy pasta nonetheless. I ordered the chicken and waffles and I was hooked! It was filling, hearty, flavorful, with a little sweetness- what you'd expect from chicken and waffles. I don't know if they use corn flour or what- but the waffles aren't made with regular white flour so it taste it bit grainy instead of fluffy. Still, really good. The parking sucked so beware if you come on a weekend for brunch. But it was street parking. The service was really good. I'd definitely try this place again. read more

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I was happy with the number of options here (all vegan yay). Zucchini fries were so tasty, and I also enjoyed the scramble. French toast and fries could have been better. Burrito was alright too but all the sauces were delicious and enhanced the food a ton. Would go back to try their other items. Note: they were cash only when I went. They said they're in between systems right now so make sure you bring cash in case they're not set up yet. read more

This place was SUPER GOOD. The staff was not only exceptionally kind and nice, but the food was AMAZING. I also loved the ambiance and how comfortable the vibe was. Only issue was this rude lady and her party sat next to us today outside, and were being so mean to the staff saying that one of their servers were mean and the food was undercooked... and when I accidentally looked over real quick she made eye contact with me and goes "normal conversation with normal people." I legit ignored, but god what a downer. Not the restaurant's fault at all, but if that lady and her group ever sees this, I hope you guys treat servers with more kindness. And don't make a scene if you don't want people to look. Other than that 10/10 read more

This place is outstanding! My friend is a Vegan and so we decided to try this restaurant on a random Saturday. At first, we were a bit nervous if we were going to get a seat or not because it looked pretty busy in this Saturday. We didn't have reservations, but the hostess say that she would be able to accommodate us. Note**Make sure you make reservations especially on the weekend. We ordered our food and we were amazed! We ordered Breakfast in Bread, Country Breakfast, Vietnamese Iced Coffee and the French Quarter Beignets. All the food were delicious! The soft scrambled tofu that they use is their entrees was delicious and I don't know how else to describe but---[insert the chef kiss emoji]. The beignets was delightful! I can still remember the smell--it was so good. I'm not a big sweet person so that is telling you something. The place is located in Belmont Heights. I love this neighborhood and it wasn't hard to find parking. Definitely a cool and earthy vibe to the restaurant and great customer service. read more

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Love the wild chive , any time I get the chance to go here I will. I love the fried chicken waffle sandwich

Love the ambiance, service, sitting area (esp for large groups) and options for food! We loved all of the dishes we got. Could never go wrong with a burrito and french toast!! read more

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I have come here a few times. The service is good here I did come here one time and the host was rude and said they can't seat me if there is no reservation as it was Saturday. The. She said after hold on as there was plenty of open table. If you need a reservation post a sign. The food here is great and fast really good. I recommend the Monte cristo. I will come back again and if I go on a weekend make a reservation read more

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

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Finally understand why they always have long lines when I pass by. Cozy and colorful decor with an open feel due to the sliding side window. We shared the chicken and waffles and blt. The chicken and waffles were delicious. My bf who is not vegan loved the flavors and was pleasantly surprised about how great the chicken was. The blt was equally delicious. Each bite was so filling and flavorful. I couldn't even finish the second half. Staff was so accommodating too. I forgot to ask for no tomatoes on my blt so the bf could have some (he is allergic) and they were able to redo my sandwich without the tomatoes. Will be back to try their lunch options for sure. read more

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Service is excellent, Big indoor outdoor picnic style benches and tables. Music was a little loud but they were able to Accommodate us by lowering it just a bit. Note don't sit under the speaker lol Food is great. Love the French toast and the burrizo wrapped. read more

The Wild Chive - Fried chicken & French toast, burrizo, tater tots, grand breakfast - Vegan Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I did NOT know vegan food could ever taste this good. My friend is a vegetarian and I am a proud carnivore so of course we decided to meet in the middle and choose vegan. We both didn't know what to expect as it was our first time. I came here for dinner which most of these posts are for their brunch. I have yet to try their brunch but I will definetely be back. First of all, the staff is so friendly and kind. The girl that served us was only working for 4 days and she seemed like a pro! My friend and I ordered a lot of food. We ordered The Shroom City burger which was ground up mushroom mushed into a patty with so much flavor and sauces. The "bacon" was so crispy. I had envisioned something else but this was better than what I was imaginging! We got this with fries and they were so worth upgrading from a salad because they were so crispy and filling. We also ordered the Fried Chick'n Sammie. I don't know how they made the chicken taste so much like real chicken. Again the sauces on this were incredible. This came with their garden salad which was pretty basic but the dressing was lemon vinagrette and it was good! Our server told us their most popular dish was The Big Cheez so we had to get that. I have never had mac n cheese that I liked probably because it's usually made with real cheese. This is DELICOUS. So different and flavorful. For dessert we got the Chef Beignets. It reminded both my friend and I thought of Knotts Berry Farm literally with their raspberry sauce. Usually I'm afraid to try vegan food because it always "tastes the same" but no, this place is SUPER flavorful and you know you're eating healthy. I can't wait to come back to try their brunch! read more

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Wife and I had a great time here! The food was on point! We had the pancakes and chicken & toast. The crunchy exterior was perfect on the chicken complementing the soft texture of the chicken inside. You can tell that every single plate going out of their kitchen is inspected for quality before going to the customer. Also ordered the Fine Feathers Sencha Guayusa kombucha which is Long Beach's best local brand of kombucha:) You'll want to have a reservation as the place fills quickly on the weekend. The ambiance was clean and perfectly gorgeous! You can tell they care to scrub every little detail in the open kitchen. Props to the management for their above and beyond approach to sanitation and food standards. read more

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A true gem in our city. The entire experience from service to ambience to the DELICIOUS and unique all vegan cuisine is top notch. Everyone I've brought or sent here ( vegan or omnivore) have loved it. Thank you so much for creating this fantastic place! read more

Wow... the chef of this restaurant really knows their flavor profiles. This has got to be the best food I've ever had in a restaurant since I went vegan. We got their French toast as a side (AMAZING!!!), BLT (really savory and had a lot of depth of flavor), and the country scramble (so filling and good!). Portion sizes were huge and we took half of the food home for later. Most of the staff seems to be LGBTQ+ which is awesome. read more

I finally got the opportunity to eat at The Wild Chive, who has been on my Vegan Restaurants bucket list to try for quite some time. Well they did not disappoint, upon entering the restaurant we were greeted and seated right away with a friendly smile, such a weIcoming vibe. I was craving French Toast, so I ordered it, I was pleasantly satisfied, it was quite delicious. I will be returning read more

So far we have seated and the server was on point and ready to take our order. It's not really busy at the moment only about 4 couples eating and we just ordered the burrizo and shroom burger and its been about ten minutes and its being brought to our table. Lovely timing since we are in a rush! I took a bite of the burger and instantly wished I ordered this instead of my burrizo! The burger has a soy mushroomy meatiness that's passable for a decent filling burger due to the umami of the shrooms the price point is kind of crazy for no meat on the product though and level of flavor profile. Lovely profit margins for them but perhaps a bit limiting for your typical consumer. As we all know my reviews are based on quality and the amount you get for what you pay for. The burrizo on the other hand was homely as I'm biased because I make these all the time at home and it just basically tastes like I made it which isn't bad but isn't great especially at the price point because I could feed a group of ten people these burrizos for the same price as this one. I feel it needs to be a little less mushed together and needs to rely more on its individual components, layered, and seasoned with something that overcomes the store rizo taste and compliments it like fennel or anise rather than being mashed because the soyrizo I buy from the store like this is overpowering everything which has a decent processed taste but eventually after eating half of the burrizo I was over it flavor wise. It was more filling than the burger though but lacked the memorable umami smack the burger had. Overall the service is on point but the menu needs a little more love and thought that focuses on individual components or signature seasonings read more

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The Wild Chive has really upped their game. The food is so good!! So many vegan options! Weather you're Vegan, Vegetarian or, neither, the food options and flavors are fantastic!! I really recommend that you take a Sunday, make reservations and surprise yourself and your taste buds and give Wild Chive a try. read more

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I met up with a friend for his birthday lunch and was so happy to have finally made it in. We ordered so much food. I got the chik'n sandwich with the tots, my friend got waffles and breakfast potatoes as our main. Then to celebrate the bday benais (fancy donuts that I have no clue how to spell) and I ordered zucchini to go for my daughter. 1st everything was delicious. 2nd portions were huge 3rd staff was awesome I loved this place It was a little loud making it hard to have conversations, but maybe I'm getting old and cranky. Next time I'll eat outside and enjoy the day. read more

Very cute find. I couldn't decide on what to order because everything on the menu looked delicious but finally decided on the grilled burrizo and was not disappointed. The winner though was the pickle fries and garlic chive dip - highly recommend ordering these! Plenty of parking and the vibes were perfect for a weekend brunch outing. read more

If you feel like having some good ol' vegan comfort food, The Wild Chive will get you right! There were so many yummy meals on the menu that it made it hard for me to decide. It was between the Wafflito and the Wendy's Breakfast Skillet. I ended up ordering the Wafflito. Man! That meal is like 2 separate meals. You get a waffle, tofu scramble, and chili topped with sour cream and avocados. The waffle is a cornbread battered waffle, and when I tell you it is so good..my oh my! I never had tofu scramble so I didn't know what to expect. I took a bite, and was like "ok, this is pretty good!" Y'all! The chili was so flavorful and the sour cream and avocado to it to another level. Bomb! I will definitely be back because I want to try the Monte Cristo. read more

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Loved the wild chive! You do have to look for parking but I promise it's worth the trouble. I came here based on a recco from a friend since they completely vegetarian/vegan. The waiter was super helpful in deciding what we would order because everything sounded so good. My partner got the chick'n and waffles. The waffle is a cornbread waffle, so not super sweet. I got the souther fried chick'n Sammie and it was good, but I wasn't a huge fan of the vegan bacon (tasted salty and like bacon I suppose - it's been a while since I had real bacon, too). I'll admit that the food, while food, it wasn't AMAZING. However, I do plan to go back and try a few other items on the menu. I want to try their drinks next time, too. read more