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    The Grain Cafe

    4.3 (920 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Wet burrito
    Jay H.

    Really nice wet burrito! The quesabirria was not my favorite but it was still good. Service was attentive and nice and the outdoor seating was nice and relaxing on a summer day. Definitely looking forward to coming back! We thought the food was artfully presented as well!

    Deluxe veggie burger
    Christina M.

    I'm sad to say that I've lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and only visited this place for the first time yesterday. They have one of the best veggie burgers I've ever had. It was fresh, flavorful, and healthy. The roasted side potatoes were delicious as well. The restaurant also has great ambiance and kind staff. Thank you, I will be back!

    Chilaquiles
    Kelley G.

    Treated myself the other morning to one of my favorite gluten free meals. Really good attentive service, and it was the perfect quiet atmosphere to enjoy my meal and book at the same time. I don't eat out at restaurants much lately but I really enjoyed my experience!

    Mint mocha
    Frank P.

    I won't lie like I lied to my ex wife . Portions are great the rice for sure had great flavors and to tofu chicken I wanted more. But the mole burrito itself wasn't my cup of tea but it was sweet or maybe I'm not a mole person like my ungrateful ex wife but overall I would definitely go back if I'm Cali again .

    Sarah R.

    A very cute little plant based restaurant with a big menu. Always love supporting vegan local businesses! At first it seems like a Mexican spot based on the decor but the menu has a bit of everything. Loved how breakfast is available all day. I ended up getting the grilled veggie wrap and was surprised when I bit into it that it was an Asian wrap. There is no mention of that on the menu description, in fact it says "pesto." Not that that's bad it's just not what I was expecting or craving so it made the whole meal a little off. My bf got the wrap as well and only took a few bites. My aunt & sister got Mexican dishes and got some shakes and everything looked really good! Service was great! Indoor (minimal) and outdoor seating available. Parking is street parking - but was easy to find.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Cat C.

    The food here was really delicious. It honestly felt like the kind of breakfast you'd get on a Sunday morning at your abuela's house. The huevos con chorizo were so good, and their hot sauce was it went perfectly with it. The person working there was also really nice, and the whole place had a calm, relaxed vibe. Definitely a spot I'd come back to if I'm in Long Beach again

    Dragon Roll
    Jay S.

    I always love an experience at one of The Grain Cafe locations, but this was my first time at the location in Long Beach. The unique thing about this location is they have an added Oaxacan menu full of even more delicious options that do not disappoint! The service was super friendly and our waitress gave great recommendations, the ambiance is very casual and chill, but it can get a little stuffy inside when it's hot. Here are some of the highlights: 4/5 - Dargon Roll: "Tuna", cucumber, carrots, avocado, and a side of soy sauce. A great light and delicious appetizer. Pro tip: the "Tuna" like paste is a little salty, so don't overdo the soy sauce to avoid that extra salty flavor. 5/5 - Chilaqulies Verde: corn tortilla chips, onions, mushroom, zucchini and tofu egg, sautéed in a salsa verde, topped with homemade sour cream, cheese, and avocado. Very delicious, had a nice little kick of spice, but not too overpowering, I would highly recommend this dish! 5/5 - Coconut Blackberry Cake: a delicious blend of fresh coconut and blackberries, without too much of either flavor, perfectly balanced. 4.5/5 - Strawberry Almond Cake: very good, almost as good as the coconut blackberry cake, but a little dryer in taste. However, with the heavier frosting parts, just as delicious with the same texture! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.33/5

    Janina S.

    My career is a mobile phlebotomist and I'm always on the go. I found this spot very interesting. I read that we're having a smoothies and juices and my curiosity just took me in there and I got to try one of the most popular smoothies that girl tell me the berry berry what's one of the customers favorite. I was looking for something green honestly, but since I hear that I was like OK, let's give it a shot. My concern was a little bit about the sweetness. But then when they give it to me, I tried out and it was delicious. It hit the spot that really worked out or replacing me a meal for another hour. This was looking pretty busy. They were at least six tables busy so that means the food is good. I can't wait to come back to try their food and the pastries the cakes oh my gosh, they were looking delicious and some people were eating out as well. I was in a rush, so maybe next time with the more time I can check more of the menu out.. for right now now I have another spot to order my smoothie. I can't wait to try more of the menu. For parking situation of the parking, my goodness is a little hard, but not impossible. You must have to park a little far away, but you can find parking around. Good luck if you were trying to see like a breakfast lunch a spot definitely give this one a chance to impress you like it did to me.

    Christopher T.

    Quite cute, rusty place. Stopped by for a cup of mocha and a cake. Parking can be tough since it's street parking only. Service is nice and friendly. The cake was great and tasty and moist and coffee is good. The decor, for me, dark and rustic feeling and they have a waterfall wall so it's relaxing. The place is right on the corner of 4th Street & Ximeno Ave so you got the corner view of both streets. They do have indoor and outdoor seating for all seasons. They do have other plain base foods but we're here in the morning so couldn't able to try the foods yet but my friends said that it was great with reasonable price too. Will definitely come back and try them out.

    Juwan T.

    I had the build your own grain bowl with the veggie of the day, brown rice, black beans, chicken, and roasted garlic aioli. I didn't read the menu too closely and was pleasantly surprised to see it was a vegan chicken that they use. I've tried vegan chicken at other places and it wasn't as good as it was here. The server helped me by picking out the garlic aioli and I'm glad that I got that for my bowl. The inside is really nice and I would want to come back to dine in next time.

    Soyrizo Torta is so delicious
    Ivonne C.

    The Grain Cafe is so slept on , this place is my go to for the most delicious vegan food that you will ever taste. The service is excellent every time I step through the door I feel like I'm stepping into my home. The ambience is incredible there's a TV and soft music in the background. If you have time stop by the Grain Cafe you won't be disappointed!

    Rolls as an appetizer.
    Marcy H.

    I'm not vegan but my adult son is so we do visit the Grain Cafe often however this was our first time at the Long Beach location. We often visit the Grain Cafe because this is the only restaurant my other non-vegan family will eat. Everyone always enjoys their meal no matter what they order. If you have a similar family or friend this is the place you want to take them to have a delicious vegan meal. I ordered the Mojotes which are masa dough filled with the perfect amount of potatoes and chorizo salsa, topped with black bean sauce, cabbage, avocado salsa and cheese bedded on romaine lettuce. It was very flavorful and so good that I dove in and forgot to take a picture of it. I would definitely order this again. The place also has homemade desserts which I bought my son a slice of pie to take home. The only negative comment I can make about this location is the tap water. Definitely did not taste filtered so I purchased flat water.

    Delicious healthy food. Went for a friends birthday every dish was fresh and delicious. Bday girl ordered the tres leches it was so good we kept wondering how did they do that? The servers were kind & sweet. We stayed for for more then 2 hrs there. Ambience is vibrant & welcoming. We all cleaned our plates that's how happy we were with the food.

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    A long time favorite-I've loved every dish I've tried here, and their cakes are incredible.

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    So good. We loved the decor and atmosphere. We enjoyed our dishes. 2 members of the party never had vegan food and enjoyed their meals.

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    Ask the Community - The Grain Cafe

    Is this restaurant fully vegan or just options?

    Fully Vegan

    Are you guys 100% organic?

    I am pretty sure they are. Did you look at their website?

    Do you serve breakfast all day?

    yes

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    Yes. We've brought our dog. Be aware that shade is limited.

    Where is Parking?

    They bought the place across the street with parking lot. Viva Falafel, so you can park there now

    Any friendly please?

    Any friendly please? What do you mean by that?

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    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.

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    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!

    Visited this place for the first time to celebrate my birthday this past weekend and it was such a…read morewonderful experience. Firstly, since it's all plant-based, I was able to eat literally anything off the menu, which is always delightful. Started the meal with a Tricolore Salad and the Pizza Montanara for appetizers. The Salad was good, best when you can get a bit of every ingredient in each bite. The Pizza Montanara was hotter than magma when we received it, but once it cooled and we were able to tear it into pieces, it was very, very good. These two items themselves would be a great light meal. We had glasses of red wine with the main course, which paired well with the pastas we chose. One Vesuvio, which was really tasty with a little chili heat (not so much so that it made eating it a rough job,) and another pasta dish that I can't recall the name of that was very lemony and cooling. We both shared these dishes and the alternating between the two very different flavor profiles was really fun. The online menu doesn't have these pastas listed in the "Dinner" section, but the in-store menu did. The only thing that was kind of a bummer was that they were out of things like meatballs, olives, and a couple other items, but we were still able to choose dishes that were delicious. The restaurant's vibe is very laidback and like, elevated casual, if that makes sense. They have great little water glasses and everything has a modern feel, from the green decor accents to the fancy pasta forks, which are the first of their kind I've ever seen. The bathroom had a bidet, which was my first experience with the same, and it was cool and fun. Thorough! I laughed at the sticker on the bidet saying it WILL spray you in the face. All in all, this was a fantastic experience. Definitely be patient with finding parking, as we all know how 4th Street is. This will likely become a favorite celebration meal destination.

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    4.6
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    1.1 mi

    First time trying this place! Can't wait to go back! Delicious and nutritious! Must try the matador…read morepizza

    I have had nothing but great experiences and good service here. I've been coming here for years,…read moreand patron this business. We always make a drive out here to get their food. By all means not here to sh*t on the business because we still want to come here to support them. However, last Saturday I believe was the 5/23/26, they had an event and an artist guest came and performed for the guests. It was nice, but it was also very packed in there with people out the door. We snuck through the back just to get in, people standing and blocking traffic because there was no room and space. We had to wait in a small crammed isle area towards the bathroom. It took awhile for our simple togo order to get done--which was also mistakenly given to someone else. They couldn't figure out simple logistics. There were also others who got wrong orders while we stood there waiting. They had to re-make people's pizzas while the pizza had to be given away for free because it had already been touched. My gripe is that in the future, if you're having an event, (maybe they do this here all the time), please have a floor manager to alleviate the crowd and simple operations and logistics to handle the lines, the crowd control, and providing fast and accurate service. Not just making the food right, but with time, and a comfortable environment. They could have made it more. It was so busy, that they either looked to be short-staffed or got confused on a lot of their orders. In short, in the future their manager should do better in operations and executing the the transactions to flow more smoothly. If you're having a guest performer, find a way to also make that work better. Maybe make people not block the pathways, more chairs or seating outside, have a bigger venue or open some areas to fit better..maybe they like this intimate atmosphere but it did not work for half of the guests there just trying to get in and out. This review is not to burn the spot but to encourage them do better in the future. This is just to help them understand and hopefully this helps to provide constructive feedback..because I know the owner here reads a lot of these comments..

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