cafe gratitude

yummy and nutritious all in one. definitely a must when in la! lively atmosphere and wide variety. whether you just want to grab a juice or order a meal and dessert cafe gratitude has you covered!

a growing 100% organic, plant-based restaurant chain, cafe gratitude offers healthful vegetarian foods in a positive, modern, and friendly ambiance.

lets first start by saying that i am not vegan, nor was anyone on our table. we came here for lunch after brainstorming on how we can undo an overindulgent previous night and yep we definitely felt leaner and cleaner!

i had the grace smoothie and transformed tacos both were absolutely delicious, especially the really well flavored mushrooms in the tacos. my friend (definitely a carnivore) had the mucho mexican bowl and she was blown away by how filling and flavorful her meal was.

i'm not vegan, but my wife is so everytime we're in kansas city we usually eat at cafe gratitude and we're never disappointed. i usually get the macro bowl or the polenta and both are terrific.

by p // march 12, 2015 // no comments after running my fastest 8 miler to date (and gaining new 5k and 10k prs in the process!), i had a lot of my morning left since my run with the team was close to home, and time wasn’t wasted with managing a carpool. i was able to get on the bus around 11am, and make it to my destination for lunch around noon. seeing that i already paid café gratitude in venice a visit some time ago, i thought it would be fun to stop by the larchmont location…and grab some dessert from one of the nearby bakery/shops in larchmont itself ! it was beautiful and sunny outside, but i opted for a table inside. at least i got to sit by the window though. the bar was packed with people, but i was there long enough for the groups to leave. i was also near the baked goods case which i eyed from time-to-time, but i knew dessert plans were going to take place elsewhere! my waitress was a sweet woman with glasses, and after taking my order, left me with the question of the day: who can you acknowledge ? i could have spent my time waiting for my food to ponder this question, but i was starting to feel hungrier as time passed, and obviously this was my excuse for losing concentration but eventually, this beaut of a sandwich did arrive at my table: extraordinary house blt – grilled panini bread, coconut bacon, romaine, tomato, avocado, chipotle cashew aioli, and a side of spicy coleslaw.

cafe gratitude is just what you need after a gorge fest of junk food — vegan/raw. their food is clean, healthy, and at least for me, something i will rarely eat or enjoy. ultimately, for a vegan meal, i thought it was great but not something i’d switch over to. the “community” was a warm dip of spinach and baby artichoke. the choice of toasted gluten-free buckwheat crackers was a poor one as the crackers were just terrible. i mean, a vegan would probably love them, but the taste, texture and smell was something i wasn’t used to. the crostini bread was a little more what i was used to. the spinach and artichoke dip was healthy. no globs of cheese or mayo — just good and healthy veggies and some kind of vegan cream sauce. it was guiltless and somewhat tasty. the “vivacious” were baked kale chips. these were more my kind of vegan snack. the baked kale was very crisp and one would think they were fried in oil. they had good texture and taste, especially dipping in the choice of garlic tahini, cashew nacho cheese, or creamy salsa verde dipping sauces. the “bountiful” was a baked gluten-free pasta. i guess it was the closes thing to mac and cheese. their quinoa shells were crisp and almost crunchy. the roasted eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, and spinach gave the dish a lot of needed flavor. the almond basil bechamel was not creamy, but gave it enough sauciness to keep me interested — and the brazilian nut parmesan gave the fake d

the clt is so good! and the dressing for the side salad (goji berry) was delicious! he atmosphere was relaxed, my husband got french press coffee and it was great. wish i lived near one in texas! highly recommend for vegan and non vegans!

just not very good. went there for a birthday with high hopes. staff did not know the menu very well, for being a unconventional, above average price restaurant this seem very deterring. the food was not well prepared or served as described. do not waste
your time or money.

an adventure for your mouth. they do a great job here getting local and sustainable food. while i am an omnivore, i didn't miss any animal products one but while enjoying my meal. i've gotten the to soy feliz (which i highly recommend for this who are weary of eating a meal without any meat-you don't notice it all) and the sweet potato appetizer which was highly filling and tasty. probably could have been shared as an app among 3-4 people. bottom line, try with an open mind and you absolutely must get their dessert. just ask to see the dessert tray and any option you choose will sure to be a hit. they all tend to be rich yet not too heavy or sweet. perfect.

if you’re all about eating healthy food or a vegetarian, this place is definitely for you! i don’t think you can go wrong with anything on their menu because they all look delicious (oh my, now i’m hungry!). larry and i came here for a light lunch since we didn’t feel like to have heavy meal on a hot day

café gratitude is a treasure chest of plant-based food experiences. it’s a vegan’s dream, but it’s not just for those who abstain from animal products. it is also 100% organic and they use local products whenever possible – even growing produce on their own farm. it’s a comforting place focused on you and your experience, beyond the food and drink. the menu is an adventure in itself. with names like i am magical and descriptions ranging from “macrobiotic bowl” to “bean pate” there are mixed reactions when i invite friends here. some say, “that sounds inspiring – when can we go” while others respond, “you want me to order what” i am here to attest. i’ve been with a range of people and the resounding answer is (drum roll, please) – yum! if this isn’t the type of place you would normally frequent, open your mind and go out on a limb for this one. you may not know exactly what you are ordering, but is that part o

favorite place to eat in midtown :) healthy full of flavor!!!

you’ll eat a delicious plant-based meal, they’ll pay attention to your dietary restrictions, you can count on produce being locally sourced as much as possible, the food will for sure be vegan without fake-meat-soy, you won’t leave hungry and every single dessert is gluten-free. read that last little part again.

this is a vegetarians dream come true. if you want to eat somewhere that is quaint and the people are warm and welcoming, then cafe gratitude is somewhere you need to check out. it is clean, inviting, and the food is wonderful. it is so hard to find a restaurant that serves food that isn't laden with chemicals and is delicious at the same time.

i loved this place with my fiancé. wonderful staff and food. i have to admit the menu is unique in names but you find out from description. i eat meat but they almost converted me