We went with a few vegan friends and we loved it! We started with chips and guac! OMG, so…read moredelicious! The chips were beyond, perfect to start. I got the tacos, and the flavors were amazing. Seasoning and quality is VERY GOOD! Bean and rice, also amazing! Try this place, even if you eat meat! Great service and very friendly too!

Terrible service and mediocre food. I decided to cut the server some slack at first but when I…read moreoverheard her say that she was the owner I could not believe it. She was rude, short and clearly had no serving skills. On top of this the food was meh. Nothing stood out. The corn ribs were the only thing we liked but it's also a simple item that anyone can make at home. We tried the churro dessert- the churros were rock hard... $14 for rocks was criminal. The ice cream was good but I'm assuming they don't make that in house. Overall disappointed. Not worth the drive and the 10 minute time to find parking. The vibe of the place itself felt pretty gloomy too. I unfortunately don't think this place will be open much longer if the quality of food/service doesn't improve.

I went to Higher Taste for lunch after class this past Friday and was pleasantly surprised by the…read moreflavors and textures of my appetizers. I ordered the potato taco which had a fabulous crunch and a perfectly delicious chipotle ( ? ) dipping sauce on the side. The taco itself wasn't very flavorful but I think it's perfectly fine because the sauce carries more than enough. I also ordered the vegan fried chicken and I was so intrigued by the flavor. They had a notable buttery taste to them which was rich and pleasant. I believe they were coated with a cornflake cereal which gave them a proper crunch. The hibiscus drink was a tad thicker than I expected and wished it had a more balanced flavor ( sweetness : tartness ), but it wasn't a bad drink by any means. Definitely one to drink cold. I let mine sit for a bit and I think that affected the tasting experience. & Service is genuinely chill which I respect and prefer. No need to perform. I'm just there to eat! & You order by yourself on a tablet too. It's really my kind of vibe.

Sadly I was not impressed with this restaurant. It's a…read morebeautiful interior, but the food was underwhelming and the wait was longer than I anticipated. When I entered there were already 3 other groups seated. I didn't realize until after I ordered at the kiosk (there is no wait staff) that no one had any food. We ordered the Caesar salad & wrap as well as fries and a cookie. It took about 30 to 40 minutes for the first salad to arrive and about 15 minutes after that for the wrap which was made with ingredients we had asked to omit. Weirdly, the wrap came with avocado slices on the side instead of inside of the wrap which was very strange. The French fries came a few minutes after the wrap and they had the consistency of a wet noodle covered in oil with little to no seasoning. The salad and wrap were OK taste-wise but I could have easily made a better salad at home. The fried chicken that comes with it was mushy and served cold. The cookie was fine, good large size and a lot of chocolate chips which was nice. But again, I could have made myself a better cookie at home. Ultimately I'd rather have saved the money and stayed home.

Excellent food with variety and many vegetarian options. Great service and ambiance. Would…read moredefinitely come back to try more items on the menu!

Faryn was an absolute rock star of a server. She had great recommendations, was wonderfully…read morecommunicative and went above and beyond to help me when I split my bill incorrectly. I would absolutely come back and ask to be in her section again.

Split 2 meals and very much enjoyed both. The atmosphere is wonderful with tons of light coming…read morein, 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.

I really like the concept and space of the Wild Chive. The owners seem very close with the…read morecommunity 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.

Food was freshly made and delicious. The service was quick…read moreand efficient, perfect place to sit and have a meal local ambiance. Chill place good food.

I can't believe I haven't tried this place sooner! The gentleman who helped us was very sweet! I…read moregot a mango smoothie that's not pictured and it was soooo good! It definitely was mixed with other fruit but it was soooo refreshing, I wish I took it to go :( I loved that they had out door sitting cause I got to keep up with the game. Definitely coming back!

One of the best Italian scratch kitchens I've ever been to. All plant based, cozy spot and they now…read moreoffers coffee, bakery and brunch options, truly is a spot that will leave everyone happy. Servers are always kind and attentive and Paul the owner is a gem to Long Beach

Been here twice, absolutely LOVE this place. Vegan Italian made from scratch??? Sign me UP!…read more I have yet to try the pizza here but the way they make it has my interest piqued. I always get the caeser salad and meatballs to start.. the lasagna is so good, thankfully I was able to take home for the next day! The first time I can a weekend night and service was good! Came again a weekday evening on a slow night and service was not so great. Server was chit chatting mostly with whom I'm assuming was a friend and food took a long time BUT I sat at the bar and saw the cook working and giving every fish he worked in his undivided attention, so I can appreciate that. Overall though wouldn't knock the restaraunts for that... The food makes up for it all... Can't wait to go back again soon!

Random little neighborhood joint with a funky flair. Menu is extensive and the food matches the…read moremood! All of our food was amazing. We came all the way from Santa Clarita and we're not disappointed. Past all the namebrand places by the aquarium and came here and we're not disappointed. I had the work burger, which has fried portobello mushrooms. Others in our group had grilled cheese and poutine burger, and Italian burger and the hotdog and the breakfast burritos. No one was disappointed actually, we were surprisingly pleased with our selections. Sleeper items are the fried cheese curds by themselves. Make sure you get these. Also the onion rings are batter dipped. And beyond delicious! Only bummer is the drinks are cans, so if you need more than one drink, be prepared to pay for each can. The food was super delicious!!

We stopped by here because it was late and they were still open. Another reason I wanted to try it…read morewas because they served poutine, and I'm always on the lookout for places that offer it. It was really loud during our visit. I'm not sure if it's always that lively on Friday nights, but it was the weekend of Warped Tour, so there was a lot of music and energy. If you're looking for a quieter meal, this may not be the best night to visit. The food itself was good, but the wait was much longer than expected. We waited almost 40 minutes for our order. Unfortunately, my burger was also made incorrectly. I ordered the Bacon Bleu Burger but was served a different burger instead. Not quite sure what it was, but it had mushrooms and American cheese. Since we had already waited so long, I decided to just eat it rather than send it back. The burgers were flavorful, but they were smaller than I expected for the price, and they don't come with fries. To round out my meal, I ordered the poutine fries. They were decent. The fries were nice and crispy, which I appreciated. My husband ordered the Burger Don Chendo, and that ended up being the standout of the night. I usually don't like spicy food, but this burger had just the right amount of heat without being overwhelming. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but between the long wait, the incorrect order, and the portion size for the price, the experience was a bit hit-or-miss. I'd be willing to give them another try, especially for the Don Chendo burger, but I'm hoping for a smoother experience next time.

Amazing restaurant. Had the bread. FIRE. Cauliflower. FIRE. Shrimp and melon salad. Epic. Pasta…read more.. Like Italy Dessert was my favorite. Lite flavorful and like grandmas hugs. Highly recommend

food was pretty good for the price, as far as experience goes i wish it was a bit better. The…read morelighting after the sun went down was not flattering, some hanging lights would be a great contribution to the environment! Staff was nice but our waiter was not super attentive, didn't ask if I wanted anything to drink aside from water, didn't ask for my main course so I will be surprised to see his choice i guess? update: he gave me the chicken, wasn't a huge fan of this, the sauce tasted similar to ketchup so it was basically just ketchup covered chicken :/ vegetarian section: my partner is vegetarian and emailed a week prior to our meal, she asked them about the vegetarian options for the prix-fix monday supper and we never heard back. Upon arrival we found that all the main courses are just substituted with cali flour. This wasn't a great option, but the cali flour itself was fine, just kinda sad that they didn't have a better option for vegetarians. after some thought, moved this down to a 2 star experience.

This place is a great place for breakfast…read more The matchas are delicious and the portions are great. The service is friendly and attentive. I ordered the savory pancake dish and it was delicious! The neighborhood is a bit ROUGH! Keep that in mind before you visit here. I am not gonna take any stars off because that is not the restaurant's fault as it is the city's fault. Will I ever be back?! I don't think so! I will visit another breakfast place as Long Beach has a TON of brunch places!

This establishment took over the former Seabirds restaurant in Long Beach, and im happy to report…read moreits pretty good! I'm including a 4/5 just because I do wish they had more vegan options. They have a lot of vegetarian options (I just wish I could get the veggie burrito, but im allergic to egg, so wish they had vegan option :) ). Anyway, we got the margarita pizza (14.50$), which was perfect for two and a delicious option- simple and flavorful and the dough was really good! We also got the iced ube coconut cloud (5.75$) and iced ube matcha with oat milk (6.75 + something like .6 for oat milk). Both were really good! Refreshing. We will definitely come back!

I have been to all of the other Grain Cafes except for this one! But I recently found myself in…read moreLong Beach and hungry for some food, and this restaurant came up in my area. I ordered ahead as I was in a bit of a rush and thankfully they were very quick at preparing my food! They also didn't compromise on the quality in doing so! I managed to find a spot on the adjacent side street and was greeted as soon as I entered. The ambiance of the restaurant was bright and colorful with plenty of cozy seating both inside and outside. They also had a pastry case filled with some drool worthy cakes. The friendly employee quickly found my order. The menu was vast but I ordered an indulgent chocolate crepe, as I was craving something sweet and light. The crepe had a lovely pillowy texture and was so heavenly, both the chocolate sauce and chocolate mousse were so rich and decadent and had me wanting more! I loved the freshness, sweetness and juiciness of the berries! The coconut whipped cream really took it over the top and added a nice airiness. Their crepes are must haves and I'm dying to try more of them! I will definitely be back soon to this location or one of their other conveniently located ones!

Yum yum yum!…read more Scrumptious vegan veggie crepe and crunchy hash browns. Hit the spot! They have a wide selection of creative and interesting vegan options for breakfast and lunch. Their desserts look divine! Can't wait to return to try. Cute corner cafe on a busy corner. Parking can be tricky. You can order ahead to go or dine in. I usually like to park on a nearby side street then still over. Again, it's a busy road so use caution while crossing.