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Vida Pura

4.5 (205 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Matcha Teddy bear
Mary A.

Quick , friendly small and simple place. Variety and tasty drinks offered . I tried the Teddy Bear Matcha and it was excellent.

Menu (Jun 2026)
Luke L.

Vida Pura is a Latina-owned plant based cafe located in the heart of East LA. It was formerly a vegan food truck and eventually became the current brick-and-mortar cafe. [Parking]: Free small public parking lot directly across from the shop. [Amenities]: This is a really small coffee shop with no indoor tables and only two small outdoor tables. No restroom is available. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are the Breakfast Burrito, Teddy Bear (double espresso, agave, housemade vanilla cold foam, Teddy Grahams), and Banana Nut. All drinks are made with oat milk. Please note that the kitchen closes at 1 PM on Monday - Tuesday and 2 PM on Wednesday- Sunday even though the cafe remains open for another 1 - 2 hours. Come early for anyone wanting to try kitchen items like breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich. *** Banana nut (double espresso, house made vanilla cold foam, house made banana syrup - medium $7.50): It came with two banana chips. The cold foam was quite underrated and I could taste a hint of banana flavor. The drink wasn't as sweet as I had expected - I liked it. Breakfast burrito (Refried beans, soyrizo, tofu scramble, crispy hashbrowns and sliced avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla - $13.50): Portion wasn't huge, but it also wasn't small enough to finish in one sitting. It had one of the softest texture for breakfast burritos. The soyrizo was very flavorful. It also came with a side of salsa - quite spicy but flavorful at the same time. *** I probably still prefer meat-based breakfast burritos, but their soyrizo breakfast burrito is quite good and the coffee drink is excellent (4.5-star for both items). I would definitely recommend this small coffee shop for a quick grab-and-go.

breakfast burrito
Monica T.

Went to Vida Pura and got their breakfast burrito. It's been on my bucket list for a while, and needless to say, it was definitely worth it. I'm glad I finally got around to trying it. I loved the avocado and hash brown combination, and the salsa that came with it paired really well, a little kick with it. The portion size was great and definitely filled me up. The service was fast, but seating is pretty limited since it's mainly outdoors. Parking can be a little rough because it's street parking only, and it was pretty full when I came on a Saturday morning. I would definitely come back. I also saw that they make coffee and matcha drinks, and they all looked really good, so I'd definitely come back to try that next time!

Iced lattes & breakfast burritos !
Delana A.

Came by for some coffee & a bite, was definitely impressed by everything we ordered. I got an iced honey latte w strawberry foam on top (love that everything is vegan;) & a breakfast burrito , both were a solid 8/10 ! The service was pretty good, they know how to move quickly back there because they do get long lines at time. Luckily the weather was great the day we went, so we sat right outside & waited for our food. I would give them 5 stars if their prives were better. It's sad we had to pay $40+ for two people to grab a coffee & a quick breakfast snack :/

Spanish latte and teddy bear matcha.

Super cute all vegan coffee shop! I've been here at least several times and this place never disappoints. Drinks and service are consistently good. I usually get the teddy bear matcha and not only is it super cute but it tastes amazing! You can tell these use good quality matcha and the cold foam is thick and flavorful, I love the cinnamon flavor that comes through. I've tried the breakfast burrito as well and it was pretty tasty too. Love that there's an all vegan coffee shop in East LA! I'll definitely keep coming back to try the other drinks and food they offer.

Abigail U.

Good breakfast burritos and delicious coffee! Service was quick and friendly. Parking can be tricky.

Travis W.

Vida Pura Cafe is seriously an East LA gem. The team here is so kind, welcoming, and just has the best energy. You can feel it the second you walk in, and it made the whole experience even better. I tried their best-selling breakfast burrito and wow... it lives up to the hype. It's loaded, full of flavor, and everything just works together. You can tell they know exactly what they're doing. I also got the Teddy Bear Matcha and that was a perfect add-on. Super smooth, not too sweet, and honestly gone in seconds. Everything was so good I finished it all in under 15 minutes This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend.

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Alexis G.

I came on a Sunday expecting to grab a quick coffee, but I didn't realize how popular this place was. I ordered the banana latte and an açaí bowl, but unfortunately had to skip the bowl because the wait for food was about 30 minutes and I was short on time. That was a little disappointing since it looked delicious in the pictures and I was really looking forward to trying it. The wait for my drink was around 10 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad considering how busy it was and how many people were ahead of me. The banana latte was absolutely delicious! It was creamy, flavorful, and had the perfect balance of banana and coffee. I've honestly been craving another one ever since trying it.

Banana nut latte
Arlene S.

Their coffee is delicious. I have not tried any of their food yet, but I have heard great things. I would not recommend going here if you are in a rush service and staff are great but orders do come out a little slow. They are usually busy so it's totally understandable and that is why I go here when I have time to wait without getting impatient. Their strawberry matcha, teddy bear latte, and banana nut latte are my go tos. The location is very small so its definitely to grab it and go, not to enjoy there.

Teddy Bear Graham Latte and Banana Nut Latte
Mayra A.

I wanted to see what the hype was about, so I decided to give this place a try. I ordered the Banana Nut Latte and my boyfriend got the Teddy Bear Latte. Between the two, the Teddy Bear Latte was definitely the better choice. The banana flavor in mine was very subtle--almost nonexistent--and mostly tasted like regular coffee with sweet milk. Customer service was good, especially considering how busy they were when we went. The shop itself is pretty small though, so there isn't much room to stand around or hang out inside. Overall, it was an okay experience. If I happened to be in the area and needed coffee, I'd stop by again, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it.

Breakfast burrito and muffin breakfast sandwich
Nicole A.

Found this little gem after I visited the cemetery, fitting since it's my grandmas birthday and she loved coffecito! Spanish iced latte was perfect! The only problem is the wait for the food was quite long. However, the breakfast burrito was worth the wait, it was delicious, lots of flavor and the salsa had a good flavor too. I shared it and it was very filling. I didn't try the breakfast muffin sandwich because I got full. Definitely will come again! Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Teddy Bear Latte
Marina S.

Stopped by at 10am on a Saturday and it was packed. There is a long line and you order at a small counter. No place to sit, and coffee took about 20 minutes to receive, but I really enjoyed the Teddy Bear Latte. There was a really thick layer of cold foam. Would definitely recommend to pick up if you have time

Burrito, almost no tofu scramble or soyrizo.
Sarah C.

I just stopped in to try the burrito, it cost a bit over $15 in total. It was ok but I wouldn't come back for it because generally I expect some protein in a burrito because sources like tofu and beans are hella cheap. The burrito had maybe a spoonful of the tofu and soyrizo, it wasn't enough to really even taste it. It was basically just hash browns and some avocado. The hot sauce was good. I am giving 4 stars because they were nice, the food was ready quickly, and I want to support vegan establishments but I can't see myself coming back for this.

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The food was stellar. We were there for brunch on Saturday. The wait was mot bad. The service was…read morecharming - only there at the right times. We loved the atrium and the art. Downsides - hard to find parking, long climb up the stairs.

I would actually give Mirate a 3.5 because the drinks are phenomenal but the food was a huge let…read moredown. Unfortunately the flavors for the food here fell really flat for us for the most part. We came here for my friend's birthday and her steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. The pulque bread with miso butter and the guac were also delicious appetizers. Those were the 3 best dishes of the night. We also shared the crab bunuelos, the cochinita sopes, and the pulpo tacos. Sopes are my favorite Mexican dish, but these ones were too difficult to cut through/bite through. The pulpo taco, we could mostly taste the tortilla, the pulpo didn't shine through. And the bunuelos were fine, but not something super memorable. One of my friends had the duck emolada, and I had the branzino. As I mentioned, the birthday girl got the steak and that was delicious. But my other friend was really let down by his emolada which he has been wanting to try forever. My branzino was well cooked, the green sauce was pretty good. But the tomatillo greens salad on the dish was possibly one of the worst things I've ever eaten. And I love bitter, and I love greens.... But this was next level where I involuntarily made a sour puss face with each bite. For dessert we had the chocolate cake with cafe de Olla which was moist and good. We also got the pulque with the prickly pear, which was veryyyyyy sweet and none of us cared for that much. (Even tho I usually love prickly pear desserts) The service was nice, no one dropped the ball, but nothing stood out either. The restaurant itself is beautiful but it is open air (with no AC) so it was very hot since we have had so many hot days here in LA. We took a Lyft so we didn't have to worry about parking.

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4++ This place feels like an East LA/ Boyle Heights institution. They serve as both a café and a…read moretakeout window. You can die in and have a vibe of a small pop type place or you can order it and have takeout at the side window. The folks here are very friendly either way. A few coworkers and I were trying to get some takeout so I went with the Hollenbeck chile verde. This burrito was huge and the food lasted me at least two meals easily. The price is pretty reasonable as well. I've been wanting to come to this place a long time. Years ago I saw this place on food shows and what not. Can't believe it took me this long to come here. Glad I got to experience it. One of their items is that huge burrito which of course I couldn't partake in especially since I was planning on going back to work. If you want a good hearty meal in the area for a decent price this is a great option. Especially for their burritos.

Been coming to this place since I was a kid & recently started coming back. Taste is always great…read morebut the business is practicing deception w their pricing. Last time I was here was last June & the menu prices were not the correct prices. I was not notified of this by the waitress but when I received the receipt. A difference of $3 for the burritos from the menu prices. The waitress's reasoning was they haven't got their new menus OK no problem. I go back today, 3.5 months later. The burrito menu prices have not been corrected in the menu & I revise the receipt w an increase of $3 and no indication on the menu. The waitress uses the same excuse as she did in June, except this time I call her out on it. She states that it indicates that "prices are subject to change", in very small print. I inform her that that change must be indicated by the waitress or the menu by California law. Even though I brought this to her attention, she stuck by it. She also charged twice for cheese. I also paid for the Large burrito but it came out the mini-burrito. I hate to say, but this place is practicing pricing deception. The owner and the supervisors better correct this, quick. It is the waitresses job to inform the customers of the price increase. This Is technically theft, just like if a customer walks out on a bill. I didn't argue. I just adjusted the tip accordingly. These are tough times & no one should be taken advantage of. Manny would not be cool w this. ***Just spoke w the Manager Ghay about the issue & he was unwilling to listen, & very defensive. He claims that he knows the law & does not have to indicate the current prices. After I explained he was violating city laws by not informing patrons of prices. He said I could speak to the owner "Carlos" & hung up on me. This guy is gonna learn the hard way that he's committing theft. This guy better change his tune bc the place is usually empty these days.

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