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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126 Reviews

First Review by AJ_Foodie

Malehincapie

Points +276

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 +44

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 +104

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 +212

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 +339

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 +54

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 +326

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 +410

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 +1022

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 +164

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 +341

Vegan
15 Jan 2023

Simple yet delicious

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

Knoxland

Points +597

Vegan
27 Nov 2022

Dessert to Go

I had the breakfast plate long ago and for the price point, it was not enough, thus I never got it or anything else again except for - dessert. This is the only reason I swing by when the Grain has the mix-berry and/or carrot cake. Just a slice. Not overly sweet and crafted not the break in a million pieces.

ChaoticKaity

Points +36

Vegan
10 Oct 2022

Phenomenal Food

Everything we ordered here was delicious. The bon appetite crepe, huevos de Mexicana, dragon roll, cake, and vanilla lattes. The service here was amazing as well. Our waitress was quick, considerate, and helped us pick out food choices.

Pros: Amazing cake, Flavorful food, Great staff

Cons: Not one near where I live

pg257

Points +252

Vegan
05 Oct 2022

Fresh and tasty. Very creative in the dishes

Friendly wait staff food was delicious. All vegan with loads of options to choose from

cms168

Points +51

Vegetarian
18 Sep 2022

Amazing Vegan Food

We absolutely loved this restaurant! The soup, the Chili Relleno, the Torta and the Coconut cake were so tasty. Who says the eating plant based has to be bland?

Pros: Best tasting Vegan Food!, Great friendly service, Great desserts

Cons: None!

OliviaAquilina

Points +24

Vegan
14 Sep 2022

Insane, amazing, iconic, slay

This place has so many GF options and can really work with any dietary restriction. Also delicious and everyone is so kind. A HEAVEN!

Pros: GF options , Delish

krysteleal

Points +632

Vegan
17 Aug 2022

One of my favorites in LA!

Perfect place for breakfast or brunch. I love the Grain Crepe with strawberries, mango and whipped cream. Everything is delicious and 100% vegan!

halyse

Points +65

Vegan
24 Jul 2022

Good vegan food and bakery

This place used to be one of my favorite vegan restaurants but I think they keep changing their recipes. Every time I come in my favorite items have been changed and everything tastes different. Still good food though, and a great place if you don’t know how they used to make the food. I personally just miss the recipes from a few years ago. Also the cakes are soo good!

joelbird

Points +54

Vegan
21 Jul 2022

Delicious friendly pleasant place

They have an amazing menu, and it’s all plant based! We had breakfast here, the huevos con chorizo and French toast. Both out of this world. And the drink menu is killer! We got a hot maca drink and a brunch cocktail and they were taaaasty

It‘s a cute casual brunch date place, the wait staff is wonderful, the place feels unique and fun and not like a chain

Pros: Menu for days!, Drinkie drink drinks , So so good

TempehTantrums

Points +62

Vegan
02 Jun 2022

Breakfast!

Wonderful breakfast options, so good we went back the next day!

jams

Points +97

Vegan
28 May 2022

Really good food!

The options are great, with plenty of Mexican meals made like homemade style. Full bar, desserts, community vibe, outdoor seating covered in the parking lot. Great service too. This place is a gem!

ElectricRara

Points +206

Vegan
18 May 2022

Big menu

We were visiting from out of town & blown away by how extensive the menu was. We ordered a bunch of different items just to try them out! Brought my mother here who has a nut allergy & our waiter was excellent at helping us navigate the menu. Bonus, our oat milk lattes had cute foam art 💖

Pros: Allergy informed

phytophile

Points +1021

Vegan
11 May 2022

Kinda boring

We had items off the Oaxacan menu and they were meh. The wet burrito was uninspired. So sad. I heard this place was great. Maybe it was a bad afternoon.

Pros: All vegan, Lots of choices

Cons: Meh, Daiya cheese, Not any fresh vegetables. Weird.




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