Serves meat, vegan options available. Mostly vegetarian cafe at Light Vessel Spa since 2015. Offers food that's fully gluten-free. Selection of beverages include elixirs, coffee, juice, and other. Uses purified and structured water. Shots, shooters, juices and smoothies menu contains animal products. Kitchen closes 3:30pm in Winter but soups, burritos, elixirs and to-go items are available until closing. Delivery offered through FETCH. Reported closed, Aug '22.
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199 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 87501
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 02 Aug 2022 by bduboff
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16 Reviews
First Review by bduboff
escher
Points +28
This cafe is permanently closed - Edit
Permanently closed.
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SandraSabry
Points +18
Great Vegan and Vegetarian Option - Edit
During our stay in Santa Fe, we visited LYC twice. We were able to order delicious vegan food and took some vegan burritos for the road trip back home to Colorado Springs. Really wish this place was closer to us.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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chelsea.elle13
Points +447
Fully Vegetarian & GF Cafe - Edit
They are fully vegetarian & gluten-free. Would give 5 stars if I could! Many vegan options, so healthy and satisfying. I got the power bowl without cheese and a coconut milk matcha latte! Can’t wait to go back :)
Read morePros: Almost everything is vegan or can be made vegan, Fully gluten-free menu, No meat on the menu (do serve some dairy)
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WFPB_bih
Points +114
This place is vegetarian, no meat products - Edit
This place is vegetarian, they DO NOT serve meat. HappyCow needs to update. Awesome find though! Admin please allow 5-star reviews, they most definitely deserve it!!
Read morePros: 100% Organic!!!
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marla
Points +109
Food is just okay. - Edit
I wanted matcha green tea latte with soy milk but they only had almond milk. Almond milk was so thick and gritty. Sent drink back.
Read morePros: Some vegan choices
Cons: Hard for me to find something to eat., Matcha green tea was terrible
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kaileemckenzie
Points +156
Really good! - Edit
We got the collard green burrito with green chile and the veggie curry and both were yummy! This place is on the pricier side, but it’s nice to have healthy options
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JC
Points +228
Going downhill - Edit
I'm beginning to wonder why Love Yourself Cafe is even listed on Happy Cow any longer. More and more unhealthy animal products are showing up on the menu. There are many better vegan and vegetarian options in town!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-08-26
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Zahavaraba
Points +144
Best ingredients - Edit
This is an awesome cafe’ in an odd “mall” location. However, once inside it is an oasis. Many vegan choices but best to make sure as many things are merely vegetarian. Lovely person working there, unusual healthy versions of familiar dishes. Delicious.
Read morePros: Variety is good for vegans great for vegetarians., Peaceful atmosphere., Cucumber water.
Cons: At the edge of a mall., Expensive.
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manasmind31
Points +47
Very Expensive but good for you food. - Edit
The Vegan bowl I bought was 13.00 plus tax and a tip. So 17.00 for a bowl of pinto beans, quinoa, Cucumbers and almonds. I went to pour the pepper and the whole thing of pepper fell in my food. The kitchen just took out the food that had pepper. They took all the almonds and the avocado and did not replace it. That is way too much money for me.
Read morePros: The place is very pretty and the food makes you fe
Cons: so expensive
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Yummm
Points +214
Magic!!! - Edit
way way beautiful space, great and healthy food, and fabulous peeps!!!
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dkinjer
Points +305
Excellent Vegetarian Cafe - Edit
We enjoyed this cafe a lot - I ate there a total of 3 times in a four-day visit to Santa Fe. There are vegan options, they are accommodating, and the staff is very pleasant and helpful in explaining what is in the food. The food is made with a health-conscious attitude, and has pure and healthy ingredients. Some of their options reflect a particular view of what "healthy food" means, but whether you are gluten-free or paleo or whatever the latest trend is, I think you'll find something to satisfy you. I enjoyed the poached eggs one time, the asparagus omelette is super (a different time), and I had a spinach salad a third time. My spouse had the waffle on our last visit, and I just tasted it (as yummy as the whipped cream and maple syrup are, they are not what I should be eating) and it was crisp and delicious. And in addition to eating there three times, I took out the spaghetti squash with mushroom-quinoa meatballs, and this was a very filling and tasty dish. My spouse also thought the coffee was excellent.
Read morePros: Good food, Vegan Options, Pleasant and helpful staff
Cons: A bit pricey for a casual place
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LisaVegan77
Points +74
Delicious Vegan Dinner - Edit
Restaurant served a 3 course fully vegan Valentine's Day dinner that was delicious & wonderfully presented. Mariela is an amazing chef. You could feel all the love that went into preparing that special meal.
Read morePros: Delicious , Healthy , Mariela
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LorrinMaughan
Points +16
Great space, lovely presentation, delicious food! - Edit
After enjoying a delicious Valentine's Dinner at Love Yourself Café this weekend, I'll definitely go back. The vegan menu was beautifully presented and super tasty. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the space was light and airy. It's so refreshing to have places to go where I know I'll have yummy vegan options that are healthy and delicious!
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options, Friendly staff, Warm and welcoming atmosphere
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CD
Points +18
Very Compassionate and Inviting...I felt at Home - Edit
We went for the 5:00 PM seating on Valentine's Day and the food was exquisite and the service was excellent! The ambiance was cozy and welcoming and we had an amazing evening.Thank you for a wonderful experience! We will be back for sure!
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Friendly Owner and Staff
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nmveggiegirl
Points +44
Compassionate & loving Cafe ~ - Edit
You feel the love the moment you enter Love Yourself Cafe.
Read moreThe energy is vibrant and the food radiates with love and compassion.
The entire staff if loving, knowledgeable and eager to make your dining experience memorable and nourishing.
~Namaste
Updated from previous review on Tuesday February 16, 2016
Pros: Loving , Kind, Compassionate ~ evolving
Cons: Full house may need to expand
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bduboff
Points +1609
I guess it's good for non-vegans? - Edit
I've been here 3 times and none have been satisfying and today's visit was the worst. I live in town and feel terrible not being a fan but after today I cannot hold back anymore. While technically a vegetarian restaurant (some of their exilers are not - Shangbai Mountain ant & Red Deer Antler), they are not vegan friendly either in service or menu. The menu does not contain the word vegan at all which then forces you to inquire with the wait staff who instantly get weird and uncomfortable. With eggs, cheese and ghee in nearly every item it's really hard to figure out what's what. Today I went with a friend to try a dessert - walked up to the counter and asked what's vegan and was told "nothing", then was told "oh, this $8 chocolate avocado tort is but nothing else". So against my better judgement I ordered the tort for my friend and I and it was inedible - slightly sour and rancid. We both agreed. I didn't want to make a scene and in fact tried to pay for it but they refused and apologized. Call me wacky, but I expect vegetarian restaurants to be at least as vegan friendly as regular restaurants. Love Yourself Cafe loves their eggs, cheese and ghee better than they love their vegan customers. I hope they can figure things out so I can update this review to a positive recommendation.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday January 16, 2016
Pros: vegetarian, free parking
Cons: not vegan friendly, ant and deer products in , expensive
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