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Cafe Gratitude - Harrison St 
 based on 13 member reviews
2400 Harrison St, San Francisco California
94110
415-824-4652
Type: Vegan-friendly, Organic, Raw, Wine, Take-out
Info: Raw food restaurant featuring a large and varied menu featuring of mostly all raw foods. Unique setting of warm colors, beamed ceiling, large communal tables. A few items contain honey. Menu item names based on abundance affirmation. Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sat 9-10, Sun brunch 10-3. Price: Moderate.
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| "Raw Food Done Wrong."
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Posted on: Sunday, January 31, 2010 |
Review: One would think that being in California and having some of the best and freshest produce available to you, one could have a really badass raw food restaurant. But Gratitude manages to screw that up. Really nut-heavy and just not well done. They should take a field trip to some NYC raw restaurants and take lessons (starting at Rawstar, who doesn't rely on nuts very much AND has pretty accessible prices).
I've given Gratitude several chances, but just can't get behind paying so much to be asked questions by cult-y waitstaff and eat mediocre heavy food.
The only plus is the desserts are good.
Pros: dessert * *
Cons: creepy waitstaff * overpriced * reliance on nuts |
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| "RawMatt Approves 2 Thumbs up"
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 6 |
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Posted on: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 |
Review: This restaurant is the complete package for raw cuisine. I came here with high expectations and left with the recipe book that I decided I could not live without. I have to say it was the tiramisu that compelled me to ask if they had a recipe book. The food was outstanding. I am not real particular about service so it takes a lot to discourage me. The only reason they do not get 5 stars is because of personal preference.
Pros: Top notch cuisine * They sell recipe books * Layout and service exceptional
Cons: * * |
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| "Awesome Food"
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 2 |
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Posted on: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 |
Review: This was our first time to eat at Cafe Gratitude and absolutely loved it. We shared the sampler platter as our waiter told us it was enough for 2 and at $16 we believed it. The plate had an excellent array of food items on it but the plate was small...cute but small. We added desert to our meal and ended up with a $30 bill and left hungry. Still the food we ate was really good. When our waiter told us about the special of the day, I asked the price and it was the same as the menu price. I'm not sure what made it a special unless they were just trying to move some food items before they were not so 'special' anymore.
The communal table seating was interesting as we were seated with left over hippie's from the 70's. I would have preferred to choose my own seating.
The building itself was unique with its positive affirmations on the walls, doors, tables, plates and even the menu. The names of all the items had I Am before it. Interesting.
Over all if you are looking for raw vegan un-cooking then you have found the right place as it is very good. The service was a little slow but still doable. We will go back again.
Pros: good food * healthy food * great food
Cons: expensive price * small portions * communal seating |
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| "I Am Unconvinced"
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25 |
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Posted on: Monday, September 08, 2008 |
Review: Oh dear, this is too much. It feels like the vegan scientologists, adept at emptying your wallet with a smile and no discernible effect on your appetite.
You walk in and the brainwashed smiles and relentless happiness should warn you of what's to come. Everything on the menu starts "I Am", for example the "I Am Insightful" spring rolls, which would be far more accurately named "I Am A Massively Overpriced Side Salad". My main course, "I Am Elated", a quesadilla (*obviously* - duh!), was OK - better than I'd expected, but nothing like as good as a hot quesadilla from any mom and pop Mexican joint - and nothing close to a $15 value.
This was my second raw food experience - it was actually better than my first in Santa Monica last year, but the whole raw food movement still strikes me as a rip-off. A starter, main course and a beer each for Sunday lunch came to $80 - and we both left hungry. What a total con. Luckily my date was paying.
Pros: you know where the freaks are eating * so you can avoid them *
Cons: extortionately expensive * just not very good food * way too much idealism |
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| "Stellar"
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6 |
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Posted on: Sunday, March 23, 2008 |
Review: I'm vegan, but not raw vegan. And this place just makes me want to GO RAW. It's THAT good, yet I know how much work goes into raw food so I'm not sure I could actually make the switch. ;o)
And that's why I love eating here -- let them do all the work! ;O)
The food is mouthwatering. Try the appetizer with a selection of their dips. I LOVE their raw pizza. The soup was to die for. And the shakes -- OMG!! So delicious!!
Can't wait to go to the city again and give it another go.
This was my first time to this location and found the "sharing tables" idea interesting. There were 2 Mexican guitar players who came in to play when we were there, and it really added so much fun to the scene.
Highly recommend this place! But try both locations and decide which you like better.
Pros: Delectable raw food * Yummy shakes * Great service
Cons: None! * * |
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| "My favorite raw restaurant in California"
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Posted on: Monday, February 18, 2008 |
Review: I am a raw vegan and having lived in NYC, California, Canada and London, England it's hard to beat my expectations of raw food. But Cafe Gratitude is about so much more than just the food. I feel like I met my soul family here. I absolutely love the atmosphere, the communal seating, the artworks, the music, the joyful staff.
I adore the food: the green juices, the raw nut-milk shakes, the deserts that make you moan, the main courses that are so filling. I have eaten most of the main entrees and I definitely expanded my palate by trying new things. I brought a completely meat-and-potato kind of guy here and he actually enjoyed the meal and most importantly the desert.
My boyfriend once bought me the entire day's batch of raw cinnamon buns! I always used to go there for take away and just walking in made me feel so good! I wish I still lived in San Francisco. I love you Cafe Gratitude, you made being raw one of the most fulfilling things ever.
Pros: amazing tasting raw foods * super cool staff * worth its weight in gold
Cons: some people might not appreciate vibes * * |
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| "I am Truly Pleased"
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6 |
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Posted on: Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
Review: The food here is excellent, if a bit pricy. Mostly raw (try the cinnamon roll!) food and drinks, which is really most energizing way to start your day.
The self-affirmations on the menu and in the air are very pleasant in the morning. It isn't my cup of tea in general, but who can really object to a bit of honest positivity?
Pros: good, healthy food * positive atmosphere *
Cons: not the cheapest * * |
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| "Stand out vegan place (don't be scared by the raw)"
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Posted on: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 |
Review: This is hands down the 2nd place you should go in SF next to Millenium. Its definitely pricey. I had a little sticker shock, but we did order a few too many "I Am Beautiful's" All of the menu items have a self affirming name, which is part of the charm of the place. Even if you're not into raw go here for the "I Am Beautiful" The Enchilada is good (I Am Elated)
Pros: shakes * fun names *
Cons: * * |
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| "love this place!"
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57 |
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Posted on: Monday, December 03, 2007 |
Review: Great vibe! (I would spend way to much time and money here if I lived in SF.) Great food! Friendly staff! I'm daydreaming of it right now.
Pros: * *
Cons: * * |
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| "Amazing Place to eat and visit"
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31 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 |
Review: This place was amazing and was a great place to meet like minded individuals. My wife and I went and spent about two hours having fresh juices, entree and then really just sitting back and enjoying our desserts. A must for anyone traveling anywhere near this resturant.
Pros: RAw * Vegan * Prices
Cons: Location * * |
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| "My favorite!"
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14 |
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Posted on: Thursday, August 23, 2007 |
Review: This is my favorite place to eat in San Francisco. I am never disappointed in the food!
Granted, the menu is a bit silly with the "I am Loving" or "I am Thankful"-esque titles for dishes, but you have to look past that to taste the INCREDIBLE food.
I've been here more times than I can count, and I LOVE it. I never pass up a chance to come here.
Sometimes, it's very crowded and you have to share a table with strangers, but that can add to the whole experience.
I CRAVE their raw pizza (and it's only $10) at least once a week. I can recommend most anything on the menu.
Go with an open mind. It's excellent!
Pros: DELICIOUS FOOD * Cute Atmosphere *
Cons: Can get expensive * Crowded OFTEN * |
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| "First time raw"
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Posted on: Thursday, April 19, 2007 |
Review: My first experience of eating a prepared raw meal. Very delicious and even my meat-eating companion was pleasantly surprised with the taste and how full he felt.
Menu names were fun. Some of the dishes we ordered seemed very similiar.
Pros: good atmosphere * tasty *
Cons: * * |
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| "Nice"
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38 |
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Posted on: Sunday, December 03, 2006 |
Review: Very good. I can eat here all the time.
Pros: * *
Cons: * * |
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