This place is a vibe. It reminds me of the Mexican restaurants I used to go to with the family when I was growing up. It has a mini cantina and the decor made me feel welcomed and at home. Plus, they had Spanish music playing which really sealed the whole thing for me. The service was quick but they did part of our wrong initially (brought out the wrong crepe) but fixed it quickly. The food was delicious and authentic. The prices are a bit steep starting at $15+ but it's a lot of food too so no complaints. read more

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Came here for dinner around 5 Saturday night before heading to a concert at the Novo. I'm vegetarian and my friend is vegan so we decided on the grain cafe based on the menu being all vegan. There was only one other table in use when we arrived so it was fairly quiet. We started out with chips and guacamole which was pretty good. I ended up getting the wet burrito and my friend had the sautéed kale salad. I really enjoyed my burrito along with the Mexican rice and beans on the side. The portion size for the burrito was large so you definitely get your money's worth. My friend seemed to enjoy his food as well. He ordered the mixed berry cake for dessert and enjoyed it. I tasted it and didn't really like it so I would definitely come back for the food but likely save dessert for elsewhere. read more

The Grain Cafe - Saute Kale - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A lot of the food here is mediocre, but their breakfast burrito is really great. I also like their cakes. There really aren't many vegan options for food plus dessert so I'm glad this place exists. Give it a shot, but don't expect every item on the menu to be a winner read more

This review is long overdue! We love this restaurant! We come here on a weekly basis, whether it's for their breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Not to mention the holiday specials they cook up. We've tried everything from the amazing chilaquiles to the delicious asada tacos, or the super tasty club sandwich. So many great options. The staff is great too, especially Juan! Leslie and Nelly are great as well! By far one of our favorite places! read more

Always enjoy this spot! It's me and my daughters go-to for a wind down after her dance classes. Haven't had anything I didn't like, and the beer is ice cold too! Underrated authentic vegan mexican food at a decent price. read more

10/10 would recommend! First time checking this place out and it did not disappoint. I was ecstatic to see they had many gluten free options. The food was delicious and the loose leaf tea was amazing. The staff was so welcoming and kind! I already can't wait to go back. read more

I have PCOS so finding places that are gluten free and dairy free is really difficult... this will be my next go-to eating out spot. Wet burrito (gluten free option) was amazing, they make it into a bowl (I got it with the mushrooms). They do breakfast all day too; my partner had the French toast and said it was amazing (not gluten free). It wasn't busy when we went Saturday night at 6PM, so reservations aren't required. the ambiance was really pretty inside too, and they have a dog friendly patio! read more

The Grain Cafe - Wet burrito (gluten free), French Toast Breakfast, margarita flight - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Excellent variety of vegan meals. Excellent customer service. Oaxacan owned . The mole chilaquiles are by far my favorite dish. I mostly go during breakfast lunch time and it's quiet and peaceful. Lots of sitting available , pet friendly. Definitely try The Grain Cafe! read more

The Grain Cafe - Breakfast Burrito Breakfast - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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the grain is some OG vegan goodness and they have locations all around the LA area. the pico location happens to be close to me--lucky me!! i've gone here for birthdays, dates, breakfast, hell, i've popped over when i've been doing my laundry next door. my absolute favorite dish is the chilaquiles; depending on my mood, i'll go for the mole or chorizo. their house hot sauce is THE TRUTH. probably the spiciest hot sauce you'll get in a restaurant, so use it sparingly, but it adds so much complexity to a dish. i've also had, and loved, their reuben and club sandwiches, breakfast platters, and soups. their desserts are also off the hook. the strawberry cake is a winner for me, but i always try to get a slice of something new to take home to try. my partner is vegan, i'm not, so i've tried lots of vegan places in LA. in a city where vegan cuisine is constantly trying to be "elevated," or emulate meat, i really appreciate that the grain tends to stick with proteins like tempeh, tofu, and seitan. the service is friendly but slow. it doesn't bother me too much, but sometimes i am in a bit of a rush or i feel like they've forgotten me. this could be because they're understaffed. the inside of the restaurant is very homey and comfortable. i love all the glazed tile and the little fountain they have running in there. this is a neighborhood favorite. read more

Delicious! they have the best Happy Hour too 5-8pm. Chicharrón and chicken tacos are the best! read more

The Grain Cafe - Go Vegan and no one gets hurt! lol. - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I decided to stop by here for a late dinner on a Tuesday evening since they had outdoor seating and it was not crowded. I ordered a two cheese crepe with roasted potatoes. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and the quantity was pretty decent - I had trouble finishing it, and could easily have made nearly a full second meal out of it. The food was decently savory and the staff were friendly as well. Definitely worth a try if you are looking for a place with numerous vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. There is a small parking lot, and it was fine to park since we came late enough that other businesses in the plaza were closed already, but I imagine it could be harder to park at peak times. read more

The Grain Cafe - Two cheese crepe with roasted potatoes - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Literally the perfect spot for anyone vegan, GF or just health conscious! Nothing overly complex, just fresh, nourishing, delicious food. The staff are so sweet and helpful as well. I just got a takeout dinner- had a custom bowl with rice, greens, and veggie patty with garlic aioli and a side of quesadillas, which also came with a good serving of guac and some chips. The quesadilla, guac and aioli were especially incredible, and the gluten free cookies they make with millet flour are also delicious. Hope I can come back soon!! read more

Delicious vegan Mexican (Oaxacan-style) food. I loved the wet burrito that comes with a plate of rice and beans. Their homemade hot sauce is also amazing. read more

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So I walked in here with no idea it was vegan,but rather a few tacos before heading.I looked at the menu and realized where I was, but being an intrepid yelper I ordered three tacos two beef one chicken, of the plant based variety.They were great.Texture smell were right on spot with its protein cousins. If your vegan this place is the spot read more

Great vegan food! As an non-vegan, you can't even tell the difference. My personal favorites are the potato tacos, nachos, and margaritas. read more

The Grain Cafe - Margarita - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very good vegan food. The grilled veggies wrap was healthy and tasted great and fresh. It was simple and good. I didn't dine in but the place is very inviting and chill. read more

I have been coming and ordering from to the grain cafe since 2018. Unfortunately, this is likely to be my last time ordering from here. I remember when the vegan sushi rolls used to be $8.95 and then they increased to $10.50 per roll. But this time, I called in and placed an order for 1 dragon roll. I arrived to pick up and they told me my total was $13.64 - for one roll! I have always loved that they make their rolls with fresh veggies and no rice, but it is getting to a point now that it's just not worth it. The sunflower seed "tuna" was much more dry and there were 5 small leaves of lettuce as a bed for the roll. Not all locations make the roll the same either as the Culver City location had way too much carrot which is why I decided to pick up at the LA location this time. The reason for the review: Honestly, I think I was overcharged as I looked online afterwards and it is showing an online take out order should be $11.44. And for 1 roll made of organic veggies and sunflower seeds, I think $10 maximum is my limit at this point. Either way, extremely disappointed after all the vegan business I've given and brought to this establishment to be overcharged without explanation. So either they need to update their prices online or charge people correctly over the phone. **check your total amount if you're doing take out** read more

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They charge for paying with credit card, and service fee. The food is average, nothing crazy.

I love The Grain and have been coming here for years. I've never had a negative experience here in all these years. They have a good happy hour surprisingly with some nice beers. My husband loves the Tluyuda and my daughter swears by the Cobb salad. Usually I gravitate to their breakfasts which are very satisfying, but I'm trying to branch out since it's a100% vegan menu. I recently tried one of their savory crapes that was really yummy. Also love the hot maca drink and the lemonade. The only thing that I didn't care for was their coffee but that was a long time ago so maybe they changed it now. They have so many drinks to choose from that shouldn't make a difference imo. I usually can find parking either in the lot or on the street nearby. The service is lovely and the restaurant has a nice relaxing vibe inside. Very casual. I'm grateful to have this place close by. read more

I came on a Friday afternoon, it wasn't that busy. This establishment is located in a plaza on the corner of Pico Blvd and S. Victoria, near Mateo's ice cream. I love the vegan food here, which is why I'm always a returning customer. My partner shared the fiesta plate: chile relleno with charred veggies, 2 enchiladas (one chile verde stuffed with cheese and a mole stuffed with zucchini and soy chicken), nachos with black beans and a red and green sauce topped with guacamole, creama, and a side of rice and black beans. The inside is a vibe with dim lights and outdoor patio sitting. Occasionally they play some Cumbia which I enjoy. That said, I enjoy everything here, but the cameras turning on every time we eat. It feels like helicopter lights always shinning on you while you are trying to enjoy yourself and eat your food. This is definitely something worth considered changing, cause the lights and cameras in certain corners of the place is too much especially of how bright the white lights shine on you while trying to eat in a dim light vibe place that is trying to be set. Again the food is super good, and just try the whole menu to decipher which one may be your go to plates for next time! But please turn off the bright camera lights. 4.5+ stars! read more

The Grain Cafe - The fiesta plate - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We ordered a couple of dishes here as everything is vegan. My fav one was the make your own bowl. We got falafel, corn, quinoa and kale in it. I surely recommend the make your own bowl. Another thing we ordered was chilaquile verde which surely tasted good but since tortilla chips are loaded with warm veggies and stuff, the texture was really soggy. I liked the taste but hope there was some way to retain the crispy texture. The crepe was good too, we ordered crepe as 3rd entree instead of desserts and it seemed like a good decision. From the appetizer perspective we ordered chips with salsa and a side of guac. Though I liked the salsa and guac I was not very happy with the quantity of guac for the value charged. For me the chips didn't taste very fresh too. I'm not sure if it was simply because I was trying vegan chips first time or just that they were a couple days old. The food is good for sure, you can try various items in family style. I'd recommend you to make a visit before judging this place. read more

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Quaint restaurant with a water fixture that gives peaceful vibes. Vegan Mexican deliciousness. Amazing happy hour 3-8pm every day with yummy wine and beer cocktails and $3 tacos (chicharron the best). The staff here is patient, knowledgeable and easy going. There is no pretentiousness here and I love it. The tacos are great, quesadillas, tortas, salads, mojitos, smoothies, cake, crepes burritos, divine! If you are vegan (or not) it's a go to staple! read more

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loved loved loved it here! been to the redondo location before but i loved this place even more! very homey vibe for me, it felt like every restaurant i grew up going to but everything is vegan and organic! our server was very nice and would regularly check in on us. i don't even know what was my favorite but probably my veggie omelet plate! the sauce on it was good and it was very filling, the toast was toasted perfectly too. the pancakes with some syrup tasted EXACTLY like a cinnamon roll from cinnabon, it was crazy. the hash browns, tofu, and sausage obvi perfect breakfast sides. the underrated dish was the pozole. before eating plant based, pozole was my favorite and i've tried other vegan ones but it never hits. this pozole was the closest to what i remember it being. it was extremely flavorful, my only critique is that i wish they put cabbage instead of lettuce but that's all. can't wait to go back to try other things :) read more

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Love me some grain cafe! This is THE SPOT for vegan brunch-- always get waffle or pancakes for the table! Lately I've been into their salads-- cobb & curry chicken are my faves. Sandwiches are also delish. Espresso drinks are decent. Be sure to take home a slice of cake for later ;) read more

This is one of my favorite places in LA. The food is always amazing. I brought my friend to try the food today and she loved the wet burrito. The food always taste amazing. If you're looking for a new spot to try to to the grain cafe. I've tried so many dishes from this restaurant but the waffles and the crepe are my 2 favorites. read more

The Grain Cafe - 2 Cheese Crepe, Wet Burrito. - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Buenas tardes, Acabo de ordenar el burrito mojado y una torta de chorizo. Desafortunadamente el arroz del burrito no estaba cocinada prácticamente estaba cruda. La salsas le faltaban mucho sabor. No valió pagar más de $60 bolas en comida mediocre. read more

My nickname should be mole cause I'm chocolate and spicy! I digress back to the burrito. I was going through my yelp recommendations and there was The Grain Cafe a place I bookmarked some years ago. What really caught my eye was the mole and a vegetarian burrito with the mole sauce!! It is a little rich tasting but it's good. I ordered mine with tempeh it also comes with zucchini, chard, tomatoes, daiya cheeses and I had them add Avocado. I can tell when this place is under normal business, it seems to be a nice place to sit down and grab a bite. The staff is very helpful and friendly. As I was picking up my order, I was suddenly hypnotized by the cakes! So of course I ordered a slice of coconut cake. Too bad I'm stuffed and can't eat it now...ehhh two more hours I'll try. They have a pretty good menu, I think this might be my new vegetarian hot spot read more

The Grain Cafe - A mole veggie burrito....Ven a mami - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I go here for the vegan cake! Love their strawberry, coconut and chocolate cake. I enjoy ordering a slice of cake and glass water and yapping with my boyfriend. read more

THE PANCAKES ARE EVERYTHING!!! Pancakes are gf and vegan. We also love the vegan tuna melt and vegan breakfast burrito.

A definite go to restaurant. Best vegan food I've had. I ordered vegan chilaquiles and the strawberry margarita with salt and tajin rimmed glass. Excellent. We sat outside under the shaded umbrella, listening to good music and feeling the positive vibe of the area, well, enjoying excellent service. I highly recommend The Grain Cafe. read more

The Grain Cafe - Vegan Chilaquiles & Strawberry Margarita - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The service is great here all the time. I had the eggs & bagel sandwich this morning and it was really good. I replaced the bacon for sausage because I'm not a huge tempeh fan. Everythinngggggg is vegan. They have really bomb chocolate cake, fresh juices and their chai lattes are really good too! I love their breakfast chilaquiles too! The prices are decent. The bagel sandwich is $10. The juices are steep $8 but that's basically anywhere in LA. I always like talking about prices in my reviews because I want my food to be money well spent. This place is money well spent! Really quaint and cute outdoor seating too! read more

The Grain Cafe - Egg and bacon bagel - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was so good at The Grain cafe! Everything was yummy: sausage pasta, dragon roll, and falafel salad. I'll be coming back again soon. Fun ambiance too. read more

I've driven by here countless times over the years so I am well familiar with The Grain Cafe. I appreciate all the healthy options! Although I've never dined in (they're in a strip mall so easy and free parking), I've only ordered through here a few times via Postmates. I am in love with their Club sandwich, which is as tall and delectable as they come! I have to say it's my go-to dish. Their hot dog is surprisingly huge for the $9.99 price and Ok. I look forward to ordering more and look forward to the time where I can dine-in. read more

The Grain Cafe - Club Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We have been coming here for years, and the food is always great. The service is friendly, and efficient. The ambiance is very chill. I'm vegan and my husband is vegetarian. The tres leche cake is amazing! My husband kept saying "this is vegan?" So good! read more

I ordered the waffle deluxe but I asked to substitute the French toast instead which they agreed to. They gave a generous amount of French toast & a plate on the side with a tofu scramble that was close to real scrambled eggs, 2 little sausage rolls & a heaping of hash browns. I asked them to include the side of whipped cream which tasted amazing. The hot sauce was also flavorful. My boyfriend had the breakfast burrito & the green veggies smoothie. He's usually like "whatever" about how things taste but he just kept on saying about both "oh, this is good!". I definitely recommend these items on the menu. It looks like they have so much to choose from. I'm sad that we are just visiting from out of town because we would love to come back again. read more

The best vegan club sandwich I have ever had, it was so fresh and the bread was toasted to perfection! read more

The Grain Cafe - Club Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place for 2 reasons 1. The only vegan spot that opens at 6am 2. The food is fire and healthy read more

The Grain Cafe - Tacos de maíz (Corn Tacos) - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got Club sandwich and quesadelliya for to go on weekend, their sandwich was good and fresh but the quesedalliya was little bit salty, but otherwise it was fine. The place is located on pico blvd, and it is in small shopping plaza. They offer variety of healthy foods including some vegetarian options. It's a good try if you wanna experience healthy vegetarian options :) read more

The Grain Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I come here literally every time I'm in the area. It's so good! I don't stray away from what I like. I usually get the pollo crepe with the potatoes. It's purdy delicious. The chicken is the right consistency and the sautéed mushroom and carrots add just the right flavor. They top and fill the crepe with pesto aioli, I ask for it without the top so that it isn't overwhelming. The potatoes are good though they're almost always on the colder side. I wish the potatoes were crispier. I have also had their kombucha and their lattes. All are excellent and sweetened perfectly. My boyfriend had the mole burrito. The mans picky but he's always down to drive an hour with me to get this burrito. That's saying a lot! I tried their patty crepe once and it was pretty good, I think the patty is made of beans. Not crazy about Bean patties so it didn't make it on my list of favorites. I've also tried their club sandwhich, which was very disappointing. You get maybe half of a serving of tempeh among lots of bread and without the mayo (which I omitted in an attempt to bring down the fat count) it was very bland and dry. I love this place and would love to bring my family to try their waffles, pancakes and eggs. I especially appreciate that their prices aren't ridiculous. Most vegan places try to take your arm and leg with them, but Grain Cafe is very reasonably priced. read more

Popped into the Grain Cafe for a quick dinner and had their red pozole which was delicious. They have a good organic wine list. Lovely people and festive casual atmosphere. I'll be back for sure. read more

The Grain Cafe - Red pozole and organic red wine. - Sandwiches Near Me - Los Angeles, California