Vegan
American
Juice bar
Asian
Fusion
A small all-vegan restaurant opened Feb. 2021. Menu is eclectic - offering fusion cuisine and a juice bar, as well as some fast food. Located in the Marina Del Rey area. Instagram: thevariablecafe. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm.
63 Reviews
First Review by kenvegan
RisBurton
Points +1042
Great Find - Edit
We went up to LAX from San Diego to pick up Sister in Law and her husband. We searched for Vegan near LAX and luckily found this restaurant.
Read moreMy wife got the Banh "Me" Mi, and I got the Shrimp Po Boy. We both loved the Po Boy, but she thought the Banh Mi was a little too sweet.
The Cajun Fries 🍟 were delicious 😋 She didn't like the Truffle Fries as much, but we both killed the Cajun ones.
Service was 👍🏽 great, as was the atmosphere 👌 👏
Guest
SimoneRendell-Shelby
Points +193
Amazing - Edit
Service was excellent, food amazing. I had the pasta dish, I was full all day. Next time I will be choosing the Indian dish, which the owner recommend to me. The owners really care. I can't say enough good, everything was exceptional.
Read morePros: Food, Service , Ease of parking
Cons: None
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marymack
Points +269
Delicious 😋 - Edit
Had the most amazing vegan dishes there. I had the Green Goddess salad with grilled tofu & my friend had the Northern Lights Pasta. Both delicious & presented beautifully.
Read morePros: Delicious , Healthy, Kind owners
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sjg101
Points +29
Awesome - Edit
The pho was great and loved the fried shrimp. They have a couple hard to find favorites like a pumpkin spice latte. Would definitely recommend, best food I had in LA.
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mrotis
Points +190
Great vegan food variety - Edit
Boyfriend had the pho and loved it. I had the pesto pasta. It was solid but I think the pho was more impressive
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phytophile
Points +1184
Very cute place with delicious food - Edit
The guac was stellar. The banh mi was good too. I got nothing bad to say.
Read morePros: Vegan, Reasonable price
Cons: Parking is hard
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gsteiner
Points +380
Terrific - Edit
We had a Banh Mi sandwich, a burger, truffle fries, and lemonade. Everything was really outstanding! Very friendly service as well.
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chaplaindl
Points +20
Delicious fresh creative food - Edit
This was my first visit. I had the delicious Green Goddess salad. I will be back!
Read morePros: Delicious healthy vegan food, Gracious, attentive service, Simple and elegant decor
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Total_Liberation
Points +28
Perfect - Edit
Delicious, fun dishes served with lots of fresh lettuce and shredder carrot on the side of many dishes. From the starters we got the brussel sprouts, cauliflower, shrimp. Main dishes were Seoul bowl and Cesar's Hubris salad. We liked everything and highly recommend the salad, Seoul bowl and shrimp. The shrimp does seem to have some coconut in the batter so don't get that if you aren't open to a slight coconut taste in some bites. SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF! I'm excited to come back and try more dishes like the Sunset Strip burger.
Read morePros: Healthy options, Friendly service , Vegan!
Cons: None
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VeganLens
Points +1342
Outstanding - Edit
10/10: Wow, this vegan restaurant was a highlight of the trip. We decided to drive up the coast and stumbled across this beautiful cafe. We happened to get there at opening. The owner was so nice and helpful and even repositioned the blinds so I could get better photo lighting. We had great coconut vegan West Coast Shrimp, and my Venice bowl was fantastic and full of flavor. Ingredients were all super fresh and everything was a reasonable price.
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JennyPicker
Points +16
OMG Wow - Edit
I don’t know what to say other than OMG WOW. The shrimp! The cauliflower! I can’t stop thinking about how good they were. I live far away but I am definitely coming back to try more of the menu! It’s a small but cute and clean dining area, and I love the fresh flowers on every table. Such nice people, too. I’m so glad I found this place!!! I only wished I lived closer I would probably be here 4 times a week.
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Karditi
Points +225
Really really tasty - Edit
We had the Northern Lights Pasta and Pho, both were delicious, it was hard to stop eating even though we were full. Highly recommend
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great selection , Reasonable price
Cons: Location, the outdoor seating is a parking lot
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drosey
Points +48
Terrific - Edit
A pretty little restaurant with fresh delicious food. A great find! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere , Service
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Soph!e
Points +342
So tasty - Edit
The pasta and fried cauliflower are so good! It’s a huge amount of pasta that will make you super full
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k_robsss
Points +1157
Cute restaurant and friendly staff - Edit
I got takeout- the tikka masala and pumpkin pie. The tikka masala was very delicious and slightly spicy. The pumpkin pie was incredible! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Knowledgeable staff
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FatmaBahri
Points +406
Unforgettable Tastes! - Edit
The burger dish along with the sauces were YUM! So was the organic green smoothie 💚
Read moreAlso, the lady who took the orders was lovely and helpful 🌸
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Alenka
Points +69
Perfection! - Edit
Tikka Masala is so incredibly delicious!! The servings are generous and find some vegan dishes being sugar free is a cherry on top! Kudos to the chef and personnel!
Read morePros: Super delicious!, Sugar free options, Fully Vegan Menu
Cons: Nothing!
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Banangela97
Points +2665
Lovely! - Edit
Nice little place with several options
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0k!
Points +388
Great for takeout! - Edit
We got takeout, and their containers are very good and keep the food fresh for when we wanted to eat it. The pho soup was delicious!
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normadrost
Points +30
Super! - Edit
Echt geweldig glutenvrij en vegan gegeten!
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karsekar
Points +93
Outstanding - Edit
We got the drunk cauliflower, Tikka masala curry, and bahn mi. All were terrific and a great price. Curry was one of the best I've ever had
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JoshBeaty
Points +16
Top 5 - Edit
Honestly, one of the restaurants I have ever been too. Burger, coconut shrimp, cauliflower and carrots cake were put of this world.
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byoung2514
Points +252
Amazing pasta - Edit
I got the Northern Lights Pasta and it was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The included soy chicken was a real standout
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Great food variety
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troylake67
Points +36
Great food & people - Edit
The food was fresh and delicious served by owner and partner. Lovingly prepared! New fave LA spot
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CaesarTheVeg
Points +69
Amazing, innovative and tasty - Edit
What a great treat to be here. From their drinks, starters, main dish to desserts, everything is outstanding in taste and presentation. The owner Plern is a very friendly and kind person. No refined sugars and other nonsense in the food. Whether you’re planning a date night, casual lunch or dinner with friends or a family night out, this place is sure to please vegan and meat eaters alike ( without any meat)!! Highly recommended!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-22
Pros: Hemp water drink, Starter shrimp (vegan), Carrot cake
Guest
vagovegano
Points +5407
Not bad at all… - Edit
This vegan kitchen certainly delivers. The “Drunk Cauliflower” and “Kurt Brussel” appetizers were amazing. I had the “Sunset Strip Burger” which was great and it came with very tasty truffle fries. My friend had “My Son’s Pho” and was very satisfied. The restaurant is quaint and service was very good.
Read morePros: Fully vegan and great food , Good service
Cons: Parking sucks
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Easyybella
Points +450
Made with love - Edit
100 percent vegan and delicious. The staff was friendly. The burger, Caesar salad and the carrot cake were very, very delicious. It’s worth a visit.
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