Vegan
American
Pizza
Organic
Raw
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Breakfast

Raw-friendly vegan restaurant providing an extensive menu of fusion and comfort cuisine. Features raw food dishes like lettuce tacos and lasagna, pizza, waffles, and other vegan meals like white truffle fettucine and its signature Sun burger. Enjoy a selection of rich smoothies, cupcakes, and raw pies. Everything is organic except the Beyond Burger. Sunday brunch is served till 3pm. Est. 2009 originally as SunPower Natural Cafe and moved into this larger space in 2014. Under new ownership January 2023. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-11:30pm.


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164 Reviews

First Review by Hugo

Samantha18

Points +475

Vegan
08 Feb 2024

Great Breakfast Spot

We had a great breakfast experience here. The staff was super friendly and gave lots of recommendations. The menu was extensive and it was so hard to decide what to order.
We settled on the Omelette with house made potatoes, and the Sun Plate with French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns, and Bacon. Everything was great! I did not personally like the Tempeh Bacon because it tasted very over cooked to me.
The ambiance was beautiful, and if the weather had been nicer, we would have loved to eat outside by the fireplace, lights, and trees.
The only con we had was the prices. We paid $80 for two breakfast’s, some bottled water, and a lemonade. A bit pricey for some breakfast.
I hope to go back soon to try something off their dinner menu.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-08

Pros: Very large menu/all vegan , Beautiful ambiance , Friendly staff

Cons: Expensive

BonnieSpringsteen

Points +412

Vegan
26 Jan 2024

outstanding

I already reviewed this place 3 years ago but have to point out one more time how amazing this place is. the menu is incredible, everything sounds delicious and creative. The Omelette is out of this world, the breakfast platter is to die for and every shake is delicious. Dogs are allowed on the patio and staff are so friendly. Support this place!! (Ps: the only thing I wouldn‘t order again is the matcha latte. unfortunately tasted bitter and wasn‘t prepared at the right temperature)

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-28

Pros: healthy options, amazing taste, friendly staff

veerrrsix

Points +57

Vegan
05 Jan 2024

Great food in close proximity to Universal

Came here after a long day at Universal Studios. The location is great, there is a parking lot, and they have a nice outdoor patio out front. The menu had so many options that looked amazing I went with the Lasagna and it was better than I could have imagined. My partner got the Reuben on the amazing Gluten Free Ciabatta and was also blown away. Will definitely be back next time we are in town

BeccaHebert

Points +136

Vegetarian
21 Dec 2023

Lovely brunch

I was starving when I got to Sun Cafe and they filled me up with the yummiest vegan breakfast I could ask for! They had so many options and it was so hard to choose! I decided on a plate that had eggs (JustEgg), beyond sausage, French toast, and home fries (so crispy and delicious!), all of which I polished off. I also had a yummy green juice.

Pros: Delicious and good portions, A lot of options, Nice courtyard

Cons: Pricey

FatmaBahri

Points +178

Vegan
18 Dec 2023

Wonderful Breakfast!

GF sweet Belgian waffles & GF French toast are absolutely delish!

The energy of the restaurant is beautiful and staff is wonderfully friendly.

💚

KatiE-C

Points +55

Vegan
18 Dec 2023

Hit and Miss

5 of 5 stars for their appetizers and dinner - Mac and Cheese was delicious and their Basil Pesto Pasta with Broccoli was amazing! Great staff with thoughtful recommendations. Unfortunately, while their cheesecakes had great flavor, I felt like I was eating forkfuls of coconut oil due to their use of it in the recipe. Texture was a huge miss for me and thus not worth the cost of the dessert. That’s why I gave them 4 stars overall. Having said that, this place is definitely worth a visit for their non-dessert options! I’d go again given the opportunity.

Pilot.lj

Points +519

Vegan
15 Dec 2023

Hooray for vegan brunch!

Delicious breakfast/brunch options! Didn’t try anything in their dessert counter but it looked really good. Will definitely be back!

silas1912

Points +697

Vegan
25 Nov 2023

Time for brunch w/ sun Florentine

This is absolutely delicious meal!

Pros: Delicious, Great service, Fantastic ingredients

frugilegus

Points +66

Vegan
14 Nov 2023

The Best

Just a great place.
Highly recommend visiting...

ChaunceyTrask

Points +18

Vegan
03 Nov 2023

Beautiful food and beautiful ambiance!

This is such a beautiful place to enjoy a meal - especially if you sit outside in the evening! The food is delicious and the portions are very filling. The prices are steep, but it’s worth it for a celebratory meal!

Pros: Nice vibe, Delicious food, Great service

lost_21

Points +170

Vegan
22 Oct 2023

Food is good

Food is good however if you are arriving on a Saturday or Sunday the menu is cut to only brunch food and you can not order anything off their regular menu.

OperationChowhound

Points +4772

Vegan
16 Oct 2023

Run to Sun

We received our food shortly after we ordered. The Caesar Salad includes Romaine lettuce, tomatoes (which I omitted), Follow Your Heart Parmesan, pumpkin seeds, pecan/garlic crumble, and gluten-free croutons, tossed in Caesar dressing. The dressing was good, but there was too much. The onion rings were perfectly crispy.

Pros: all vegan, ambience, quick service, big portions, outdoor seating, off-street parking

JakeFuller

Points +1178

Vegan
15 Jul 2023

Incredible Breakfast

This may be the most conventional tasting breakfast that happens to be vegan. Absolutely delicious and well made. Friendly staff and nice patio.

rickem

Points +524

Vegan
26 Jun 2023

Delish

Really enjoyed my dinner at Suncafe.

Huge menu that covers all kinds of cuisines. I got the fettucine alfredo with daring chicken and my friend got the chicken pot pie with mashed potatoes. We also got the mini mac'n'cheese to share.

Not super cheap but everything was delicious and there was a lot of food for the money, we were both stuffed. This felt like comfort food where you don't feel like you're sacrificing by not eating meat. They do have sandwiches and salads too.

I would definitely come back and try more of their huge menu!

KaceyCastaneda

Points +326

Vegan
09 Jun 2023

Can't rave enough

Everything was so delicious. I got the breakfast platter, the portions were huge and so good. My husband got the omelet and he says it was the most flavorful delicious omelet he's ever had.
If you're in LA you have to go here! Worth every penny. Also, the staff was awesome!

Pros: Organic , All vegan, Friendly staff and nice environment

clifftos

Points +196

Vegan
25 May 2023

Sun Cafe

Ordered the Sun Breakfast Plate and shared the vegan onion rings. Then ordered the Buffalo Vegan Chicken Sandwich to go. All dishes had several options so you could customize. I got the French toast, sausage for breakfast and the mashed potatoes and gravy as my side for takeaway. I got a cappuccino with oat milk no sweetener. Everything was good. The French Toast was exceptional and the onion rings were a close second. I posted this before trying the sandwich.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-25

Pros: Sooooo many options , Very nice people!, Good decor and atmosphere

Cons: A little pricey , Not much parking

AtomSmith

Points +22

Vegan
16 May 2023

Yummy Food! Chaotic service tho

First of all I do have to say they have nailed the food! I don't really know what's in it so I can't really gauge how "healthy" it is. It might be more of a vegan indulgence depending of course, on what you order. No way of knowing how much sugar, fat/oil/vegan butter, salt is used. That being said the food is truly yummy! Try the Ruben with mashed potatoes and gravy. Took a slice of the pumpkin pie home for later. I'll let you know. EDIT: very rich and very delicious!

The only negative thing I will say is that the waitstaff seemed a bit untrained, inexperienced and disorganized. I could give several examples but it basically comes down to working harder and not smarter - resulting in customers waiting to be sat, pay and not getting checkups, menus, silverware or refills. Luckily I wasn't in a hurry and there were no issues with my order. Other than that, everyone and everything was perfectly lovely.

Pros: Ruben Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie

Cons: Inexperienced or poorly trained wait staff

ChelaLandau

Points +1455

Vegan
07 May 2023

Always a favorite, some amazing food here. It is pricey but worth the splurge.

SunCafe has a lot of raw vegan choices as well as cooked vegan fare. They have both raw and regular vegan versions of lasagna .I often get the raw colossal kale salad, but have had everything from the amazing lentil loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy to nachos to the winter Ramen. Oh so delicious.
The atmosphere is quintessential LA . Beautiful outdoor space as well as indoor dining and a bar. A good date night or lunch place.
Special brunch menu on weekends .
Just adding a couple more photos as we are here at brunch and we are served by manager server Emily who is always so professional and nice and helpful. Chandler got the son breakfast plate with waffles and sausage and I got an omelette with Caesar salad and it was all delicious.  They finally have lattes. Management has changed and now it is a more of a larger chain type place but I have not noticed that there is a difference in the food. 

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-22

AlwaysForAnimals

Points +247

Vegan
24 Apr 2023

BEST BFAST SAMMY EVER

We had incredible eggs florentine (benedict) and a bomb sandwich. Cannot wait to go back. Plus it’s so cute there.

Pros: VEGAN, BREAKFAST, Ambiance!!!!

MarinaSais

Points +16

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

Amazing choice, know what to order

They have some signature dishes that are a must try. Mac and cheese is a creamy delight, mushroom bourdelaise is savory goodness. But the pesto pizza? What a confusing mess!

Pros: Great atmosphere, All the options

Cons: Quality of some dishes

teejaemckae

Points +84

Vegan
05 Apr 2023

Legit Good Vegan Food!

Man. I can’t say anything but man. Damn.
Can’t wait to go back. 🥰

Pros: Cakes , Omelettes , French Toasts

Cons: Limited Stomach 😂

ktomasiello

Points +122

Vegan
07 Mar 2023

Yummy breakfast

What’s not to like about this place!!! My wife and I had breakfast here twice and it’s SO good!! French toast is amazing!! And I will say the mashed potatoes and gravy are highly addictive!! A must try!!

Pros: Tons of options , Great flavors, Excellent variety of drinks

Cons: A little on the expensive side

drjohnsaddress

Points +260

Vegan
01 Mar 2023

Wonderful Healthy Vegan Restaurant in Cozy Environs

Wy wife and I drove from Wildomar, CA for our first eperience at Sun Cafe. This Lunch was on the ocassion of my cousin's 75fth Birthday. There were eight of us. Suns's Menue is so comprehensive that they have to have a separate breakfast menue [served all day]! I ordered the Wet Burrito, and linda selected the do-it-yourself Omelet [both pictured]. My cousin ordered the wonderful Lentil Loaf; and another had the Thai Mandarin Salad. Brother Bill got the Pot Pie w Salad. Everyone was very happy; not ony with the quality Sun Cafe's food. The warm environment at Sun is conduvive for pleasant conversation which spanned almost 2 hours! The staff is exceptional. Please note the unbelievable desert selection. We will return again to this extraordinary place. Dr John

Pros: Evtensive quality plant- based food., Cozy and warm environment., Helpful staff.

Cons: Too Many Plant-Based options., Not inexpensive... but quality comes at a price., Limited parking; however this is Los Angeles...

RebeccaSullivan

Points +3090

Vegan
22 Feb 2023

Good but Overpriced

Not many breakfast options around so when I saw that they had so many options I decided to go here. I got the breakfast plate with just egg, bacon, French toast, and hashbrowns (though I was given roasted potatoes instead of hashbrowns👎🏻). Plate cost over $26 and was way overpriced. Food was good but bacon needed to be more crispy. French toast was the best thing. I also asked for ketchup and syrup in the bag and upon pickup I needed to ask again because they weren’t in the bag. Ambiance was really cute though.

j.baptiste

Points +78

Vegan
22 Feb 2023

Tasty & Tucked Away

It’s really good and the portion sizes are very large. I enjoyed my meal.

Pros: Vegan & Organic, Surprise Celebrity Sightings & Wish Tree, Soy-free & Gluten-free options

CinemaSpinach

Points +809

Vegan
29 Jan 2023

Healthy (:

Lots of raw vegan dishes. Only rating based off what I've tried. Which was the truffle pizza & apparently not even one of the more popular choices. The seasonal menu keeps it interesting, although the menu already has so many great options that it's difficult what to choose. There's noticably love from the head chef here. Friendly service & a great spot to remember how LA hipster vibes feels like.

Also dessert game here is intense & couldn't resist trying the rich brownie sundae, I needed that serotonin.

Also the best option to go eat at rather than at Universal Studios.

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-28

Pros: Friendly for gluten-free vegans, Charming, Creative dishes

Cons: Lil pricey for the quantity, 'Spensive

TonyPinizzotto

Points +26

Vegan
04 Dec 2022

Love love love it.

Everything was delicious! Great service definitely coming back.

Pros: All organic and vegan




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