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    The Grain Cafe

    4.4 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Maca Cake
    Spencer M.

    This unassuming vegan spot was introduced to me via my vegan pal who formerly lived in Los Angeles. They have quite a large selection of items on their menu, along with a special selection of authentic Oaxacan dishes and baked goods. The food was pretty good and tasted pretty fresh. Our waitress was nice and the vibe is a bit divey for my taste but I would come back for a beer and some food. My friend ordered the breakfast burrito that looked quite tasty so I'll probably be back for brunch.

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    Nellie L.

    Our first time. Everything was great. Our son brought us lunch. He's vegan but we are not. The food was delicious. We will be back in to try other things. Our waitress was awesome . The music was great too. The place is decorated very beautifully too.

    Strawberry Almond Cake
    Dom J.

    I've been to The Grain a few times, usually for breakfast, which is okay. This time, I just needed a vegan dessert, so I ordered their strawberry almond cake on Doordash. LET ME SAY THIS: If they upgrade the icing? This would be the BEST Strawberry cake I've ever had in my LIFE. The cake itself is so soft, flavorful, and sweet without being overly so. The icing is chalky and doesn't live up to how fantastic the cake is. I would absolutely love it if they swapped it out for vegan whipped cream and fresh strawberries. If you go to The Grain, GET THIS CAKE! ...just scrape the icing off.

    Dragon Roll
    Tap D.

    Wow what a variety of food...and all vegan not used to having so many options! Got to try vegan tuna and a club sandwich for fhe first time thanks to the vegan versions! The hot sauce fhey offered was really good too. The roll was a huge serving...we all shared it. The sandwich came with potatoes so it was really filling, just a little dry. Our server didn't speak great English but was really nice and service was quick. Parking lot is tiny but there is street parking nearby.

    Reuben Sandwich
    Makayla M.

    One of my favorite vegan sandwiches in LA. This place is such a hidden gem. Friendly staff, ample parking in the lot, tons of indoor and outdoor seating, and best of all some of my favorite vegan food. A must visit when you're in mid city and craving something delicious :)

    Nidhi P.

    Chilaquiles & triple cheese crepe was sooo amazing with lots of flavor! Love the price point and quality of food. There's everything here for pizza, sandwich to authentic Mexican food lovers. We even had some guests requesting food without garlic or onion and they were able to accommodate

    Baked Falafel Plate Salad
    milan j.

    The food was just so so. The romaine lettuce in the salad wasn't as fresh as I would have liked. The strawberry margarita was ok but I didn't taste any alcohol. The service was not that great as the waitress was occupied talking to a guest food 15 minutes while 3 tables were trying to check out. Overall, I love this vegan spot but the quality seems to be decreasing. The ambiance was great! Clean and not soft if patron however there seemed to be a drunk guy asleep at the bar! Yikes

    Breakfast Burrito
    Hanh N.

    Really delicious with high quality ingredients. Friendly service. Surprising to see and know that it's entirely vegan here. Had the breakfast burrito and it was really tasty! With their homemade hot sauce--yum! Low lighting inside for early morning, recommend a little more lighting for mornings and can be dimmed at night--just a suggestion. It was a little dark at 6:45-7:00 in the morning when folks need to wake up haha. Overall, really enjoyed it and food was really good. Looking forward to try more other options. Also had the cappuccino Italiano which wasn't great but okay. Everything tasted fresh and it was a really good vegan burrito with good protein! Love that they're conscious of their food and ingredients. Even the ketchup had minimal ingredients as it should. Food should be whole and simple, and this place does a great job of following that. Gracias and well done!

    Chicken Fajitas
    Chris S.

    We've been here before, but it has been a while since we last tried the food here. My wife got the Sautéed Kale with tempeh and a veggie pizza. She liked the kale stir fry, but there was a spice in the tempeh that she wasn't fond of. The veggie pizza was good, but a bit too much cheese. I got the Chicken Fajitas. They were very tasty. The rice and beans were good too, and more than I could eat. (FYI: The number one item according to the waiter was the Club Sandwich.) For dessert we split a carrot cake. All in all an enjoyable meal.

    Breakfast Burrito Breakfast with Potatos
    Kristin S.

    The food and coffee hit the spot. I was wanting breakfast for lunch and it's perfect that it is served all day here. A fully plant based eatery with so many amazing choices. The service was great! My server was so attentive and sweet. The food was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu.

    2 cheese crepe
    Galina P.

    Every time when we leaving LA area this is our must have place for a breakfast before we hit the road. The food is always delicious and fresh. Service is outstanding. The only "disappointment " for me is that's every time we are here I m trying to buy their tshirt that says " friends not food" but it's always sold out. I really want that shirt. Definitely recommend this please Double cheese crepe is my favorite.

    Mole Burrito
    Elaina E.

    Delicious food in a very fun atmosphere. Bf and I both got vegan burritos for that fully satisfied feeling. They carry beer and I had a delicious virgin michelada. Yum. Service was on point.

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    Not sure why this place has a high rating there customer service is terrible & there overpriced there food is pretty dry. 0/10

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    Grain bowl was so yummy! And the tofu chorizo scramble tasted like the real thing. I'll be back to try more!

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    Where is parking?

    There's a small parking lot in the same center where this restaurant is. Otherwise, there are street parking available and it's free.

    Can I have a cake shipped?

    hello Maggie! We are not able to ship cakes out yet, but we have them available for delivery. Call us to get more information about our whole cakes and different flavors.

    Is everything on the menu vegan?

    Yes everything is vegan,

    Is the place pet friendly?

    Yes we are! bring your furry friends to The Grain Cafe we have an amazing outdoor patio where you are more than welcome to bring your pets to dine with us.

    Can the crepes or burritos be made gluten free?

    Great Question! For our burritos, unfortunately, the Spinach tortilla will contain gluten but, we can do a few modifications to make them gluten-free. One is to order them in a burrito bowl with our marinated tempeh or our house-made burger patty… 

    Everything is organic on the menu?

    How do you guys season your potatoes?

    Yes! seasoned with salt, pepper, rosemary, and olive oil.

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    Came here for my friend's birthday dinner, and it ended up being such a fun spot for my group. The…read moreatmosphere was probably my favorite part--dim lighting, beautiful decor, and it definitely has that trendy vibe that's perfect for celebrating or catching up with friends. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was presented really well. The enchiladas were flavorful, the grilled fish was cooked perfectly, and the tortillas with the short rib were a table favorite. Portions were great for sharing, and the sauces really tied everything together. Service was friendly and our server checked in on us throughout the night without making us feel rushed. It did get a little busy, so there were a few waits between courses, but nothing that took away from the experience. Overall Great atmosphere, solid food, and a fun place for birthdays or date nights. I'd definitely come back!!

    We came to Ka'teen specifically for their Dine LA menu and made a 6:45 PM reservation. When we…read morearrived, we were told the Dine LA menu was already sold out--which was confusing since they open at 6 PM. Our waiter then told us we needed a specific Dine LA reservation, something that was never mentioned when I called or when I made the reservation. I've been to plenty of Dine LA restaurants and have never experienced this. The service wasn't necessarily bad, but it was very dismissive. No apology, no real explanation--they basically just brushed it off. Thankfully, the food saved the night! The Michelada oysters were TO DIE FOR--seriously one of the best oyster flavors I've ever had. We also had the short rib plate, which was delicious. The outdoor atmosphere and decor are really cute too. I would come back, but ONLY for those oysters--definitely not for the service.

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    Went back to Dama for their Dine LA menu so I thought I'd post so you don't miss out. For starters…read moreyou get GUACAMOLE, WHIPPED BEANS AND A CEVICHE TOSTADA. Yes, you get all three so no hard choices have to be made. My first impression of the beans was that they were no biggie but last night they were fire! I almost ordered a plate to take home. You have been warned the ceviche tostada has a kick but squirt some lime on it if you need to and you will survive. As for the guacamole, it's guacamole - need I say more? For my entree I went with the snapper, which came with escabeche, lime, pineapple, cilantro, green onion, and chili rub. In the past, I've strictly stuck to their small plates and I feel that's still the way to go. Nothing wrong with my snapper, I just love all the other little plates more. I went with one other person and only one piece of cheesecake came out. Supposedly it was a bigger slice but looked like an average size to me. This cheesecake is made with manchego cheese so don't expect an overly sweet treat. I did enjoy it. But, I also ordered their flan that is only available in August and I found that to be better than the cheesecake. Get both as one is limited edition. We also got the fried chicken tacos. We were told they were pretty spicy but I felt the ceviche was spicier. They were tasty but did not live up to their oxtail tacos they used to have. Also, squirt some lime on these tacos - you're welcome. This is one of my fave places to dine during peak weather season. Go check them out. Tip: street parking is available if you get there at 5 otherwise valet is $15. Trust, you do not want to park your car anywhere other than that one block where the restaurant is located.

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