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    Cafe Vida - El Segundo

    4.1 (107 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Mango Salad
    Maylee W.

    Cafe Vida- located inside the Bay Club. I ordered the chicken mango salad and the Breakfast Wrap - delicious! The entrees were so fresh, lots of protein in the salad. Service - prompt. I miss Cafe Vida I used to go to the Palisades and happy that there's a location in South Bay.

    Breakfast Quesadilla with potatoes
    Zakariya G.

    I this is one of my fav spots in SoCali the food is so fresh and this location is near LAX and they have amazing fresh squeezed juices and a carrot cake that is literally perfect! My most recent visit was December 2024

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    Denise C.

    Went with a large group and everyone enjoyed what everyone had. Loved eating on the patio. It's part of the Bay Club but you don't have to be a member to eat here. Parking isn't great but people come and go so often it's easy to get a spot. Definitely would go back.

    Organic Veggie Bowl with Tofu
    Michelle L.

    Located inside a gym this restaurant is surprisingly delicious. We did have a difficult time finding it and it was a little unclear at first whether we could park in the parking since it's all labeled for the gym but we didn't have any issues. I got the organic veggie bowl with tofu. It was absolutely amazing super fresh ingredients and when they brought it over, they offered me Sriracha so glad I took them up on this offer to make the dish a little spicy. My only complaint is that it is very expensive. The cost for this on a quick service option is a little high in my opinion. especially when you clean up your own tables. I'm usually not up in this area, but this was definitely a delicious pre-concert telling Neild that was very healthy my friend also really enjoyed her meal. I appreciated the fact that they have such a healthy great filling vegan option.

    Balance Breakfast Bowl
    Nina C.

    Located in the Bay Club El Segundo, Café Vida is a convenient destination for healthy eats post-workout. I tried the balance breakfast bowl that was filled with veggies, eggs, and choice of protein (I selected chicken breast) on top of quinoa or brown rice. My mom enjoyed her turkey burger salad. Their menu features breakfast and lunch options, as well as an array of smoothies. Quite pricey, but good flavor and quality.

    White Albacore Tuna Melt
    Liz B.

    Cafe Vida is a great healthy restaurant that gives large portions. My tuna wrap came with a side of sweet potato fries and they give you a very large portion of fries! It is a little on the pricey side but everything is very fresh and good quality. I ordered from here via door dash at work one day so I can't say much on the service or the ambiance of the cafe.

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    Food was great and we got seated so fast! Will definitely be back for the pancakes. Also really enjoyed the atmosphere here!

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    Every one there is great. Menu is excellent with lots of healthy choices. I am there very often,

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    I like the breakfast at this place! Do have to wait a while though. The ambiance is great and they were attentive.

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    Go to spot for lunch. Right around the corner from work. Super convenient, healthy food options

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    Do you have to be a member to dine in?

    All walk-in customers are free to come in anytime.

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    Where can I park? Entire parking lot says I need a permit and there’s no street parking

    There are parking structures nearby that allow for non-permit parking along the back alley behind the Bay Club.

    Where the hell is this place located? The location it's giving me is dropping me off in front of some club but I see no restaurant or anything.

    It is inside the Bay Club gym

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    Indoor dining area. We sat on the beautiful patio space during this beautiful day. I forgot to take pics of patio though. Lol.
    Indoor dining area. We sat on the beautiful patio space during this beautiful day. I forgot to take pics of patio though. Lol.
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