Vegan
American
Pizza
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Fusion
Gluten-free
Breakfast

Cafe in a strip mall with lot parking, est. 2013. Offers a large menu of all-day breakfast items as well lunch, dinner, and baked goods. Choices include waffles, pancakes, french toast, crepes, burritos, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, muffins and cakes. Gluten-, soy-, and nut-free markings on the menu. Confirmed all vegan August 2023. Open Mon-Thu 6:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 6:00am-11:00pm, Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.


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137 Reviews

First Review by AJ_Foodie

DwayneMurphy

Points +64

Vegan
06 Sep 2024

Tasty Breakfast

Had pancakes and a scramble. Both were delicious.

Pros: Atmosphere , Taste

Cons: Nobe

Andreas-GC

Points +61

Vegan
07 Aug 2024

Great food and really nice service

Had some great breakfast. Amazing organic food and really nice service.

The area was not the nicest, but obviously the restaurant can’t control this..

animalsarepurelove

Points +83

Vegan
31 Jul 2024

favorite place to eat

can’t get enough of this place. the food is amazing, the staff are all very friendly, atmosphere is lovely (waterfalls make for a cute date spot). good prices, great house-made hot sauce. there’s a parking lot as well.

Updated from previous review on 2019-03-17

Pros: the hot sauce is super spicy and delicious

Freckles_

Points +365

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

Limitless Options!

All organic and all amazing dishes being served at this cozy cafe. There were plenty of options and I was stuck between several choices. Other members in my party had the same issue! We finally ordered and no one was dissapointed. I built my own bowl and it came out amazing. The marinated tempeh was the highlight. Definitely recommended for any meal of the day whenever you're craving it.

VeganRhyno

Points +284

Vegan
19 Jul 2024

Why did I wait so long to come here?!

I should have tried this place ages ago, but so glad I finally did. Came in at opening after a pretty long road trip and got exactly what I needed. The breakfast burrito had the perfect ratio of egg, potato, cheese and meat and the house made hot sauce is bangin. Can’t wait to come back.

Pros: Flavor is dialed to 11, Atmosphere , Super friendly and helpful staff

Cons: T

moretofuplease

Points +517

Vegan
12 Jul 2024

Best Fajitas Ever

First time here, but I hope to return soon. So much to choose from! I went with chicken fajitas, was not disappointed. The chicken and veggies were served on a sizzling plate as fajitas are. But it was more like a stew, tomato based. Thin sliced avocado on top, black beans and Spanish rice on a separate plate. Very mild, next time will add some of the house made hot sauce. Friendly service, fast kitchen crew.

Pros: Taste , All vegan , Great service

rachelb12

Points +105

Herbivore
06 Jul 2024

Loved it

All vegan cafe with a big menu. I ordered the chilaquiles, and it was the perfect brunch.

sandyjoanna

Points +57

Vegan
19 May 2024

Tasty and fulfilling

Attentive attendants, delicious food, great drinks.

Pcflwarrior

Points +23

Vegan
22 Apr 2024

Asada tacos are the best!!!

Love the menu and that includes a variety of food and beverages. Happy hour is a treat too.

annabellegrace

Points +10

Non Veg
20 Apr 2024

delicious

super fast and delicious, would try again!

asoni

Points +246

Vegan
20 Apr 2024

Tres Leches Cake 🍰

I always get either the Oaxacan tlayudas, chilaquiles, or sweet crepes, and usually, their tres leches cake for dessert. Best staff ever. The Grain Cafe is my go-to whenever I’m in the neighborhood.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-20

Pros: Fully vegan 🌱 , Great staff 💕, Fair prices

Stephanie509

Points +103

Vegetarian
29 Mar 2024

Good healthy food

Large menu. I had the chicken pita (messy but good) and roasted potatoes (delicious,). Service was great. They do have table service. No alcohol. Lots of beautiful cakes. All vegan.

Malehincapie

Points +280

Vegan
15 Mar 2024

My only reason to visit L.A

It’s been a year since I first visited TGC and I’m stoked! I will always love their delicious menu💚

tinseltown

Points +48

Vegan
30 Jan 2024

Love

The whole experience at the Grain is ace. This location especially is painted vibrantly and the staff are adorable. Food options here are endless: sandwiches, salad, pizza, breakfast, but my favorite is their Oaxacan specialties. Pro tip: buy a bottle of their homemade hot sauce.

Pros: Ambiance, Friendly staff, Food

Cons: None

TanyaL

Points +112

Vegan
02 Jan 2024

Great Takeout

Great vegan food even when delivered

Pros: Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, Can purchase from breakfast menu for.dinner

Cons: Somewhat pricey

DavidBrewster

Points +326

Vegan
09 Oct 2023

Neat food

I thought it was okay. Definitely different than food that I typically eat.

PureVeganStarSevadar

Points +265

Vegan
06 Sep 2023

vegan variety, culinary creativity, so go experience for yourself.

vegan variety, culinary creativity, so go experience for yourself. i helped them begin and get started via Leafleting fliers to invite initial clientele. they have nice selection of books for you top peruse on shelf in far back near the rest-rooms, turn on the Light. i brought most of the books. i brought many of the plants and tree seeds, greenery, misc etc; even avocado seedling trees you can help water weekly at bus stop across w pico blvd near crenshaw blvd. email me PureVeganStar@gmail.com if you wish to help water/nurture/preserve local sidewalk greenery/plants/saplings/trees.

Pros: vegan food/meals , culinary creativity., nice garden/plants

Cons: flush toilets plumbing ought be stronger power., please help keep the outdoors garden area forever., please help clean up outdoors sidewalks litter.

abbyg

Points +342

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

good vegan food!

really great for a quick vegan brunch in LA

Jlin

Points +658

Vegan
03 Sep 2023

Good vegan food

The Grain Cafe is very tasty! Been here a few times and I liked everything. I wouldn't get the waffles again because they were a little dry for my taste but they were still good. Love the atmosphere with their outside dining area.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-17

Pros: All vegan and all tasty, Friendly staff, Good atmosphere

Cons: Waffles a little dry for my taste

Crisjane

Points +62

Vegan
24 Jul 2023

A favorite brunch spot

I love the grain plate. They have really good chilaquiles and desserts too. I basically have loved every dish I’ve ordered here.

Pros: Big menu, Delicious , Great staff

kimi.marie

Points +46

Vegan
13 Jul 2023

some of the best chilaquiles we've ever had

So good! we got wellness shots that they made right there! the food was awesome! my friend go the breakfast burrito and it was so big! i got waffles and my guy go the chilaquiles which i normally do not like, but these were SO tasty i couldn't help but sneak a few bites!

Pros: chilaquiles!!! Best ever, fresh ingredients

KaceyCastaneda

Points +410

Vegan
09 Jun 2023

Still can't believe how bad it was

I ordered the huevos rancheros and it tasted like it had Campbell's tomato soup at the sauce. It was so bland and just horrible. It was by far the worst I have ever had. I would give my meal 1/10. My husband got the huevos chorizo and he gave it a 5/10.

Pros: Waitress was super nice

Cons: Expensive

NSingh

Points +81

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

the best bfast sandwich

I’ve ever had. Will be going back every morning I’m in town!

marriedavegan

Points +593

Mostly Veg
30 May 2023

So Many Good Options

The extended family went for brunch, we were all very happy. Everything was delicious. We had nachos, quesadilla and chilaquiles with red sauce. All great, particularly the chilaquiles. My wife and I shared the veggie crepe and the tofu and cheese crepe, both outstanding especially with the homemade hot sauce they have. I tried my sons waffle with fruit, amazing. The tofu scramble looked delicious as did the sausage pasta my niece got. My other niece got tacos that were plated beautifully and she said we’re good. I have had the pico crepe before and was amazing. My younger son had the chocolate crepe, demolished it so I think it was good. My in-laws had the grain crepe which they enjoyed. Will definitely come again

Pros: Huge menu, Everything was delicious , Vegan crepes, Come On!

Cons: Expensive , Parking is difficult

SoCalCal

Points +2129

Vegan
04 May 2023

Some good, some not so good.

So this was the second time I've dined here and I've found the Sopes on the Oaxacan specialty menu to be better at the Long Beach location. The masa base of the sopes is supposed to be firm (to hold shape and the ingredients that top it), but soft so that it can be bitten through. That's how they were served in Long Beach and this is what one of the wait staff told me at this location when I asked. The masa was tough and leathery and impossibly to actually bite through. A knife was needed to actually cut it apart. Not so good.

I ordered the Mole Burrito which I thought was very tasty. Hubby thought the mole had a weird flavor, but it worked for me. It was a large portion and it's something I would definitely order again. Hubby had the Chicken Fajitas, which he found a bit dry, so he asked for some pico de gallo. What came looked like tomato soup (hot) with some chopped up tomatoes, onions and other ingredients in it. Maybe just skip the tomato soup part next time?

I'd go back just to try other things on the extensive menu. Stay away from the Sopes, though!

Pros: Large menu, Friendly staff

Cons: Sopes not prepared correctly (or so I'm told)

runmore

Points +159

Vegan
05 Apr 2023

Excellent food, great, friendly service

We were in LA for a PCRM event. The Grain Cafe was near by so we stopped in on two occasions for food. We were pleasantly surprised at the options available, full menu served all day. Our first meal we shared a tofu scramble and a berry crepe. Both were delicious and well made. Our second outing featured the Grain breakfast (pancakes, tofu scramble, home fries and sausage) and a Rueben (my wife loves Ruebens). which were super filling and delicious as well. The service was great. Do stop by when you have a chance.

Pros: Lots of options., Willing to accommodate individual needs , Great service

Cons: none that we are aware of.

ilikevegg

Points +350

Vegan
15 Jan 2023

Simple yet delicious

Great vegan breakfast. Really filling and satisfying. Kind staff too.




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