Went to Vida Pura and got their breakfast burrito. It's been on my bucket list for a while, and needless to say, it was definitely worth it. I'm glad I finally got around to trying it. I loved the avocado and hash brown combination, and the salsa that came with it paired really well, a little kick with it. The portion size was great and definitely filled me up. The service was fast, but seating is pretty limited since it's mainly outdoors. Parking can be a little rough because it's street parking only, and it was pretty full when I came on a Saturday morning. I would definitely come back. I also saw that they make coffee and matcha drinks, and they all looked really good, so I'd definitely come back to try that next time! read more

Vida Pura - breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Vida Pura is a Latina-owned plant based cafe located in the heart of East LA. It was formerly a vegan food truck and eventually became the current brick-and-mortar cafe. [Parking]: Free small public parking lot directly across from the shop. [Amenities]: This is a really small coffee shop with no indoor tables and only two small outdoor tables. No restroom is available. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are the Breakfast Burrito, Teddy Bear (double espresso, agave, housemade vanilla cold foam, Teddy Grahams), and Banana Nut. All drinks are made with oat milk. Please note that the kitchen closes at 1 PM on Monday - Tuesday and 2 PM on Wednesday- Sunday even though the cafe remains open for another 1 - 2 hours. Come early for anyone wanting to try kitchen items like breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich. *** Banana nut (double espresso, house made vanilla cold foam, house made banana syrup - medium $7.50): It came with two banana chips. The cold foam was quite underrated and I could taste a hint of banana flavor. The drink wasn't as sweet as I had expected - I liked it. Breakfast burrito (Refried beans, soyrizo, tofu scramble, crispy hashbrowns and sliced avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla - $13.50): Portion wasn't huge, but it also wasn't small enough to finish in one sitting. It had one of the softest texture for breakfast burritos. The soyrizo was very flavorful. It also came with a side of salsa - quite spicy but flavorful at the same time. *** I probably still prefer meat-based breakfast burritos, but their soyrizo breakfast burrito is quite good and the coffee drink is excellent (4.5-star for both items). I would definitely recommend this small coffee shop for a quick grab-and-go. read more

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I decided to visit this coffee shop after seeing it featured on TikTok, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The shop was relatively quiet when I arrived, so I was surprised that my order was made incorrectly. I ordered a large iced matcha latte and a small cinnamon roll matcha, but when I received my drinks, both appeared to be the wrong size and flavor. Considering I had just placed the order only minutes earlier, I expected greater attention to detail and order accuracy. To add to my disappointment, the avocado toast I intended to order was not an option, it seemed like a missed opportunity from a business standpoint, as food items (especially that one in particular) typically increase overall sales and enhance the customer experience. Combined with the incorrect drink order, it left me feeling frustrated with my visit. Extremely annoyed*** The drinks were also quite expensive, totaling approximately $16 for just the two beverages. At that price point, I expected a smoother customer experience. One thing that stood out was that drinks were simply called out by name without any confirmation of the order, which may contribute to mix-ups and customers receiving the wrong items!!! Overall, my first impression did not live up to the expectations created by the online hype. I hope improvements can be made to inventory management, order accuracy, and quality control so future customers have a better experience. read more

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Found this little gem after I visited the cemetery, fitting since it's my grandmas birthday and she loved coffecito! Spanish iced latte was perfect! The only problem is the wait for the food was quite long. However, the breakfast burrito was worth the wait, it was delicious, lots of flavor and the salsa had a good flavor too. I shared it and it was very filling. I didn't try the breakfast muffin sandwich because I got full. Definitely will come again! Staff were very friendly and welcoming. read more

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Good breakfast burritos and delicious coffee! Service was quick and friendly. Parking can be tricky. read more

Vida Pura - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came by for some coffee & a bite, was definitely impressed by everything we ordered. I got an iced honey latte w strawberry foam on top (love that everything is vegan;) & a breakfast burrito , both were a solid 8/10 ! The service was pretty good, they know how to move quickly back there because they do get long lines at time. Luckily the weather was great the day we went, so we sat right outside & waited for our food. I would give them 5 stars if their prives were better. It's sad we had to pay $40+ for two people to grab a coffee & a quick breakfast snack :/ read more

Vida Pura - Iced lattes & breakfast burritos ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their coffee is delicious. I have not tried any of their food yet, but I have heard great things. I would not recommend going here if you are in a rush service and staff are great but orders do come out a little slow. They are usually busy so it's totally understandable and that is why I go here when I have time to wait without getting impatient. Their strawberry matcha, teddy bear latte, and banana nut latte are my go tos. The location is very small so its definitely to grab it and go, not to enjoy there. read more

Vida Pura - Banana nut latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I came on a Sunday expecting to grab a quick coffee, but I didn't realize how popular this place was. I ordered the banana latte and an açaí bowl, but unfortunately had to skip the bowl because the wait for food was about 30 minutes and I was short on time. That was a little disappointing since it looked delicious in the pictures and I was really looking forward to trying it. The wait for my drink was around 10 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad considering how busy it was and how many people were ahead of me. The banana latte was absolutely delicious! It was creamy, flavorful, and had the perfect balance of banana and coffee. I've honestly been craving another one ever since trying it. read more

Vida Pura - Outside line - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This cafe is definitely worth the try! I ordered the Teddy Bear Latte and the Breakfast Burrito - ugh so yummy! The salsa comes on the side and it's not too spicy, just tasty. The latte also wasn't too sweet, I can still taste the espresso. The employees were very kind and welcoming. The place is a little small so do expect seating but I managed to find a table outside in the shade and it was calm area to eat. read more

Vida Pura Cafe is seriously an East LA gem. The team here is so kind, welcoming, and just has the best energy. You can feel it the second you walk in, and it made the whole experience even better. I tried their best-selling breakfast burrito and wow... it lives up to the hype. It's loaded, full of flavor, and everything just works together. You can tell they know exactly what they're doing. I also got the Teddy Bear Matcha and that was a perfect add-on. Super smooth, not too sweet, and honestly gone in seconds. Everything was so good I finished it all in under 15 minutes This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend. read more

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Stopped by at 10am on a Saturday and it was packed. There is a long line and you order at a small counter. No place to sit, and coffee took about 20 minutes to receive, but I really enjoyed the Teddy Bear Latte. There was a really thick layer of cold foam. Would definitely recommend to pick up if you have time read more

Vida Pura - Teddy Bear Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wanted to see what the hype was about, so I decided to give this place a try. I ordered the Banana Nut Latte and my boyfriend got the Teddy Bear Latte. Between the two, the Teddy Bear Latte was definitely the better choice. The banana flavor in mine was very subtle--almost nonexistent--and mostly tasted like regular coffee with sweet milk. Customer service was good, especially considering how busy they were when we went. The shop itself is pretty small though, so there isn't much room to stand around or hang out inside. Overall, it was an okay experience. If I happened to be in the area and needed coffee, I'd stop by again, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

Vida Pura - Teddy Bear Graham Latte and Banana Nut Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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10/10 Great flavors Cool atmosphere and warm welcoming employees :) located within driving distance of ELAC read more

Vida Pura - Coldbrew sweet & salty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

On my drive down from LAX to Palm Springs we found this place to eat. We had no idea it was vegan until we arrived but everything on the menu sounds so good so we gave it a try. Anytime my husband approves a vegan spot. You know it's good and he definitely approved of the delicious burrito we had. The coffee was amazing. If I am in the area again, I will definitely be stopping by. read more

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I was craving a breakfast burrito at 11am, and this spot popped up on Yelp. The parking is a little limited. I didn't see a parking lot, so I parked on the street. It's a small place inside. There's some bench seating inside. There's more seating with tables outside. The breakfast burrito was about $13. There's an option of getting it as a burrito or torta. I got it as a torta and I would recommend it over the burrito. The torta was nicely toasted adding a crunch. The torta itself was good! The beans tasted the best and its meatless. I also got the teddy gram latte. The latte itself wasn't anything special, but the coffee did taste well made. Overall I had a great experience. My only issue was the price. I paid $36 (before tip) for a breakfast burrito, a breakfast torta, and the large teddy gram latte. read more

So here's another well thought out coffee spot in the heart of ELA worth visiting, and, it's next to the best Mexican bakery (that review is another page.) It was great to see the locals come together and enjoy espressos, matchas, and more. I had the cafe de olla with a soy chorizo burrito and, they were smooth :) I mean, when the texture of the food is warm, and soft to chew along with a flavor that is delicious, well it's an experience. Service was great and the spot allows for comfy sitting. Will return :) read more

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What a nice little coffee spot! This a vegan coffee shop, with oat milk being standard for all of their coffee drinks. The food is all vegan as well. The shop itself is small, allowing only a couple of customers to be inside comfortably at once. There are little benches in and outside to wait for your drinks and food, but no seating for eating, working, etc. While there's no dedicated parking lot for their shop, there is a little parking lot right across the street and street parking within walking distance. The staff were so friendly and the order came out quickly. The banana nut latte was so good - the cold foam was definitely the star! The burrito was a little plain on its own, but with the salsa they included, it was so good! read more

Vida Pura - Banana nut latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love the portions , & the graham crackers reminded me of my childhood. Also loved that theirs a panaderia next door. Super lovely people. read more

Vida Pura - graham cracker matcha & Espresso latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my cousins recommended this spot to me. She's been a fan since their food truck days, and now they've opened their own coffee shop! This little hole-in-the-wall coffee spot is so cute and stylish. The atmosphere feels warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in. I mentioned it was my first time, and the cashier was super kind. She pointed out their most popular drinks and asked about my preferences. I decided to try the Teddy Bear Latte. The presentation was beautiful, and you can tell they put real care into the details. The flavor was smooth and balanced nothing over the top, just genuinely good quality coffee at a fair price. Definitely recommend checking it out and supporting this great local business! read more

Vida Pura - Teddy Bear iced Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a nice little vegan spot tucked away in East LA. The specialty coffee drinks are more on the subtle side not overly sweet, which I love. The food is delicious (highly recommend the burrito and the peanut butter toast ). The staff always greets me and are super friendly. It does take a bit longer for drinks and food to come out, but it makes sense since everything is made fresh. The shop itself is pretty small, and parking can be a bit tricky since it's on a busy street with only street parking, but definitely worth the visit! read more

Vida Pura is cozy small coffee shop in East L.A. on Ford Blvd and Ceasar Chavez Blvd next to Panaderia La Flama. My wife and I came to our coffee addictive minds in peace and also a wake calll. This small popular coffee shop ssrve traditional and signatures coffee and drinks including non coffee drinks also serve matcha drinks. They also have a very limited menu they serve overnight chai oats and chia pudding,almond butter toast and breakfast burrito and breakfast muffin sandwich. We try their banana nut drink first we notice there's a banana chip in our drinks,we both tasted we kind mixed feeling about the drink first we shake and stir the drinks then we can tasted the banana flavor in the drink we enjoy it very but needs more flavors to be more appealing. The staff of Vida Pura were very friendly,plight and also a smile and support their business in the community. read more

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The other day I went to the Vida Pura Downey location and ordered a matcha, but honestly it was really disappointing. The drink was super watery and barely tasted like matcha at all. I've had matcha from other places before, so I know what it's supposed to taste like, and this just wasn't it. I wanted to share my experience because I was looking forward to it and ended up pretty disappointed. read more

Love their food options, but how is the kitchen closed at 1:25 when they are open till 3pm:/ Disappointed customer!

This spot is right next to my favorite bakery La Fama which makes the best conchas. The drinks are always quality & delicious. The strawberry matcha is nice & earthy with notes of strawberry & agave. I've tried the teddy matcha latte which is 10/10. The staff are super friendly & open to questions. The only downside is the parking which can be limited to the street section on the side which can sometimes be occupied by the mechanics machinery. Overall , a nice spot for a yummy matcha or iced coffee. They also have various pastries or breakfast items that I'm yet to try. read more

Vida Pura - Teddy matcha latte & lavender matcha latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Back at it again, I love it here. Banana Matcha with a shot of espresso just do it. For food I usually get the burrito or torta. As always delicious! read more

Vida Pura - banana matcha with espresso - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just tried the Downey location and was so disappointed! We tried the banana, teddy bear and Spanish iced lattes. They were all very watery and overall a definite miss for me. :( read more

I went here early in the morning and got a teddy graham latte. It's a small place and the people behind the counter were nice. But I took one sip and I think the foam they used was rancid. I'm not kidding, it tasted like public transportation. I had to go back and get a different drink. Not sure if I would go back :/ read more

Will def go back. Food presentation is everything especially when the food was good too! read more

Vida Pura - I got a teddy bear coffee with the breakfast burrito. Both items were so good! I will recommend this spot. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best breakfast sandwich I've ever tasted in my life!!!! I also ordered the teddy bear latte! Yummy! I finished it fast haha maybe because there was cold foam. I'll definitely be back! Great service nice workers! read more

Vida Pura - Teddy bear latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a delight to see a new Latina-owned cafe in Boyle Heights. This sister duo opened up Vida Pura back in March after being inspired by their parent's food truck business. Upon first glance you see a minimalist exterior (the dark green awning and painted cafe name along with the subtitle Breakfast Coffee Matcha - straight to the point and effective business branding, indeed) but once you enter you see a modern design and local residents enjoying a hot cafecito or one of their signature iced lattes - my favorite was their gingerbread cookie latte! Yes, they carefully place each gingerbread cookie on the top of a dreamy cloud of cream floating over your delicious iced drink. Though I didn't try their food items, I look forward to returning soon. For those match lovers, I (and I'm sure a lot of cafe owners) hate to disappoint you but due to high demand and low supplies there is a delay in shipments. Until then, enjoy the rest of their menu. Cheers! read more

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This is definitely my favorite coffee shop in the area :) so happy to have this gem in the neighborhood! I looooove the teddy bear and my regular order is the Spanish latte. Never misses. Love their house made "pop tart" and the breakfast burrito is soooooo goood! I was honestly skeptical and hesitant to try it because of the vegan factor but it is soo soo delicious, and healthy! They have some great healthy options and everything is vegan. This place is kind of a whole-in-the-wall, but they have seats and tables outside. There is often a crowd here (for good reason) but it is worth the wait, which is never actually that bad because they are efficient. Staff are all friendly as well. read more

Vida Pura is one of my favorite vegan spots in LA! The drinks are good, creative, and consistent. The food, despite being limited in options, is always good and fresh too. They have a small selection of vegan pasties and desserts too. Parking is easy to find - there are parking lots across the street and down the block. read more

Vida Pura - Breakfast Sandwich w/ hash brown add on - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best lil plant based small business cafecito spot in EastLos. I have frequented this place a few times a week for the last six months and it is my fav cafecito spot. It's a lil hole in the wall spot on Ford next to LA Fama - so don't blink or you'll miss it. They serve seasonal dranks, but their regular menu is stellar. My fav is Spanish Latte with vanilla cold foam. Did I mention that everything is plant based?? The baristas are super friendly and service is fast. Food is delicious and the sweets are tasty. Don't sleep on this spot. read more

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Love love love Vida Pura! I to every chance I get (which is not as often ad I like!) The Teddy Graham latte is so good and the staff is always so friendly. Local, small business with a wonderful menu? What else could be more perfect?! read more

Perfectionnnnnnnnn I got a teddy bear latte with one shot of espresso and oat milk and the breakfast burrito and a pop tart. Everything was so delicious. I got the teddy bear latte because the photo looked so aesthetic. The little teddy bear graham crackers on the top felt like a must get. But more specifically, I got to try a vegan cold foam for the first time that was a part of this drink and wow oh wow. I loved how thick and creamy it was and how it blended so well with the rest of the drink. I love that they don't go light on the avocado in the breakfast burrito too. There's just a few outdoor tables and we were able to snag one after a little wait. There's also two benches inside for those waiting for orders. There's a parking lot across the street for easy parking as well. I'm a huge fan and I cannot wait to return. read more

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This is one of the few vegan/vegetarian friendly locations in East LA and it does not disappoint! Every drink option i've tried has exceeded my expectations and the servers always carry a positive attitude. It is a rather small cafe and it is nestled in between other small businesses, but don't let its small space deter you from visiting them! read more

Cute shop with tasty food. Have been wanting to come here for a while and I'm glad I did! The latte was turmeric and a perfect spice blend for the chilly weather. The breakfast burrito was such a solid breakfast and the portion size was decent! The drinks didn't take long to come out maybe 5 mins. The food took a bit long about 15 mins. There was a good amount of patrons ordering and waiting and limited seating outdoors so more of a grab and go place because of that. read more

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Been coming here since their food truck days! Everything they have is amazing. Breakfast sandwiches, burritos, açaí bowl, ect! I really like their banana latte. Sooo good!! I'm really happy to see them growing. They absolutely deserve it with the hard work, good service, and great quality food. Please bring back the breakfast bagel :( read more

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I just stopped in to try the burrito, it cost a bit over $15 in total. It was ok but I wouldn't come back for it because generally I expect some protein in a burrito because sources like tofu and beans are hella cheap. The burrito had maybe a spoonful of the tofu and soyrizo, it wasn't enough to really even taste it. It was basically just hash browns and some avocado. The hot sauce was good. I am giving 4 stars because they were nice, the food was ready quickly, and I want to support vegan establishments but I can't see myself coming back for this. read more

The teddy bear latte is delicious! I went to the Downey location and they are really busy I would expect to wait in line at least 15-20 minutes. The service overall was decent for how busy they were. The coffee here is really good I would recommend it! read more