Almost all the food is vegan, with the exception of a few drinks that contain honey and pollen (ask which ones). Part of the the Cafe Gratitude brand originating from San Francisco - its second Los Angeles location. Menu features both raw food as well as cooked meals, vegan desserts and raw pies. Trendy, beach vibe and busy at mealtime. Also offers breakfast until 1pm which includes pancakes, waffles, and french toast. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
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512 Rose Ave, Venice, California, USA, 90291
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 15 Apr 2024 by swrobel
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Added by webmaster on 16 Jul 2012
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130 Reviews
First Review by gr8vegan
LeviFrench
Points +16
Most pleasant dining experience I’ve had - Edit
The food came out quick, the staff was very friendly, and it was some of the best vegan food I’ve had (especially the pizza). The affirmation named menu items are also cute😉
Read morePros: Entire menu is plant based save for honey , Good prices, Great atmosphere
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AldísAmah
Points +362
Really wholesome food and wonderful servers! - Edit
The meals were really wholesome and extremely filling. Drinks were nice and the tahini cookies sent to me. Went with my very non-vegan father who had stars in his eyes at the end. We felt really taken care of by the staff and could chat easily as it wasn’t very noisy either highly recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-08
Pros: Service!, Food quality, So much variety
Cons: Only wish they were 100% vegan
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MindieKaye
Points +106
Amazing! - Edit
This is such a great place! The food is amazing, and the staff is really friendly.
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cheddabrown
Points +316
Chilaquiles - Edit
The chilaquiles breakfast is top notch. High quality food.
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HeatherV
Points +186
Great place - Edit
The food here was great. Service was really good too.
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veg2015
Points +474
Solidly okay - Edit
Not the best restaurant I’ve been to, but not the worst. A little pricey, but it was nice that most everything was vegan. (Be careful to remove honey from some items) The menu itself was fairly uninspired. I won’t go out of my way to come here again, but overall it was a decent experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-19
Pros: Good service, Mostly vegan menu
Cons: Honey on some items , Expensive for what you get , Dumb names for the menu items
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Nereatxo
Points +1247
Restaurante bueno - Edit
El servicio fue bueno y el sitio era muy agradable. Aún así, nos pareció un poco caro.
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sayurii
Points +516
Nice meal - Edit
Yo soy fuerte, really nice dish! Tasty, the salsa is very nice.
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SeanBerger
Points +1791
Delicious Flavors! - Edit
The Mushroom Waffle had a nice crispiness to it, but the lion’s mane mushroom could have used a few more minutes on the heat. It still had a bit of that raw mushroom aroma, which suggested it wasn’t fully cooked through. Not a dealbreaker, but a small tweak would have made a big difference.
Read moreThe Omelette was excellent—light, flavorful, and well-executed. The pesto added just the right balance, complementing the dish rather than overpowering it. The potatoes, on the other hand, were a bit too oily. A lighter touch with the oil would have made them more enjoyable without sacrificing flavor.
As for the Coffee, it leaned slightly bitter but was still rich and satisfying.
Overall, a solid experience and I’d definitely return.
Pros: Crispy and flavorful mushroom waffle, Well-balanced omelette with delicious pesto
Cons: Lion’s mane mushroom could have cooked longer, Potatoes were overly oily
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Bibbyyb
Points +146
Gratitude: no cap - Edit
Had an amazing time here ! I am vegan and my cousin is GF and they had some many great options ! The food is very mindful and very demure. We had great service from Adolfo and Beyoncé ! They are great servers and added to the beautiful experience. We loved it so much , we came for brunch and dinner ! Highly recommended
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-18
Pros: Options , Fresh, Delicious
Cons: None
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Notstevie
Points +2159
Pretty good! - Edit
A bit pricey for what it is, but the food is quite good! Wouldn’t go here all the time, but I’m glad this is here. Also I wish they would take honey off their menu so that this place could be fully vegan >_
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-16
Cons: Parking can be tricky , Can be pricey, Honey on their menu
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Seatown_vegan
Points +9005
Always enjoy cafe gratitude - Edit
Always enjoy my meals at cafe gratitude. I ordered the I Am Great breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it. #Veganuary
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Rebekkamarion
Points +345
Left me with an embarrassing feeling - Edit
I had a very unpleasant experience at this place. The food was okay, nothing to rave about really.
Read moreBut when I paid, I gave the waiter a large bill since that was the only cash I had on me. He came back with what I naturally thought were my change. I left the place, and as I was walking away, I thought I heard someone behind me say, "Was that it?"
I thought maybe they didn't think I'd left enough tip for them. I was stopped as I was about to cross the street, the worker told me I had left without paying. I pointed in the window and said, "I just paid that guy over there." It turned out that the man gave me all my money back split it into smaller bills, without saying a word to me about it? (probably because of their stupid tipping culture 🙄). WHO DOES THAT and also doesn't say anything?! Since I didn’t order that much, I didn’t even realize I had been given all my money back.
I was kinda left with a feeling of being accused of stealing. It was an really embarrassing experience for me to be shouted back to the restaurant and have people looking weird at me, which could have been avoided in the first place -if the man had either informed me of his little stunt or just returned my change as normal! So I could leave those cash as a tip.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-04
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MaLe1011
Points +1110
Not that good - Edit
For what you get it is not worth the price. It tasted very bland and my French toast was completely soaked
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vegan.baddie
Points +1192
What can I say, just amazing - Edit
Even my Omni foodie siblings loved everything. It’s incredible. The crunch wrap supreme was a big, big hit. Also loved the soba noodle salad and the Hawaiian pizza, and the I am cleansed salad. sorry I don’t have pictures, we dove right in and it was all gone before we knew it. My only regret is not getting back there before we had to leave Santa Monica! Hope to get back here one day soon😄
Read moreJust an update, came back when in town October 2024. Still amazing. The mushroom pizza (not pictured) was especially excellent!
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-06
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JulieasGauthier
Points +107
Yummy vegan lunch - Edit
I am Whole This is my second visit to a Cafe Gratitude in LA, first was in Larchmont so was wanting to experience Venice Beach. Lovely space, friendly staff and a huge menu that would bring you back week after week. I had a Matcha Tahini Latte and I am whole, macrobiotic bowl. So so good.
Read morePros: Atmosphere and friendly staff, The huge menu , Of course super tasty vegan food ❤️
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1AP1
Points +1762
Great variety - Edit
Other places might have better food, but the variety, atmosphere and healthier options make me wish I could eat here everyday
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joechrisellis
Points +116
Very tasty - Edit
Great food, my partner and I really enjoyed visiting!
Read morePros: Great food
Cons: Expensive!
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darthkipsu
Points +181
So tasty! - Edit
The best place I visited in LA during my trip! Very tasty food and nice variety of selection.
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +551
Lovely brunch - Edit
Maybe my favorite restaurant in the whole wide world. Some of my happiest memories, including a graduation meal and an anniversary. Forgive yourself not being able to try everything on the menu and embrace the moment. Everything here is great and one day you may return. On this occasion I enjoyed the generous portion of pancakes, the hot chocolate, and a gut-healing smoothie.
Read morePros: Friendly staff
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AnitaDollar
Points +5797
WOW! Everything I love - Edit
The cafe was so lovely, sunny, nicely decorated with friendly staff.
Read moreYou get beachy vibes while enjoying a truly creative menu. I couldn't be happier!
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-22
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krysteleal
Points +705
Great Breakfast/Brunch place - Edit
It's probably my favorite brunch place in Los Angeles. I like the Venice location because it's usually pretty quiet.
Read moreI absolutely love their vegan pancakes, but they have an extensive menu with a lot of options from bowls, toasts, and smoothies.
Pros: Plenty vegan options, Great quality of ingredients
Cons: Pricey
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xKatx
Points +134
My favorite vegan joint - Edit
Yup, 15 years after the first time I ate here, still my favorite. Now I've moved away but own their book so I can try to replicate my favorite dishes.
Read moreThe last time here I brought my daughter with me. She hadn't been to Gratitude since she was a baby, and she loved every minute of it, from the question of the day all the way down to dessert.
Only thing though... what ever happened to the size of the cakes? It's like a third of what it used to be!
Pros: Best vegan food. Period. , Ambiance.
Cons: It's getting really steep , Cake sizes are shrinking
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CA89SS
Points +2540
Lovely venue but $$$ - Edit
A beautifully presented restaurant with very attentive servers. Food is all based around affirmations. Burger was great but I found some of the oyster mushrooms a little stringy. Coconut salad was very fresh and nourishing after walking around Venice for the day. We had a beer and an alcoholic kombucha. Prices are up there but that seems to just be LA.
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plant_blessed
Points +236
Would recommend - Edit
High quality food and a delicious, nutrition packed menu. I brought my non-vegan boyfriend and he approved.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-11
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1435
Grateful for Cafe Gratitude - Edit
Question of the day today: What Gives You Hope? That was the question posed to me by my server as I placed my order. It is the practice at Cafe Gratitude to pose such a question to each of their patrons to reflect on while they wait for their meal to be served.
Read moreThere is a health-focused menu for body, mind, and soul (each menu item titled with a positive "I Am" affirmation) and no such thing as mock meats here; but rather macrobiotic, and raw options, as well as house made milks, and options that include medicinal plants, spices, etc. We need more venues such as this!
Pros: No mock meats; truly whole food, Truly holistic - nourishing mind, body and soul, Indoor/outdoor seating
RavishingRavenous
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luckey
Points +43
😕 - Edit
Cold, soggy fries
Read moreWarm smoothie
Tasteless burrito
The Mac and cheese was decent
Had to wave over service every time I needed something.
Too many misses
Pros: Mac and cheese
Cons: Service, Taste, Food temperature
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