I Am Active (GF) - Cake Batter Protein Smoothie
$15.71Nourishing cake batter protein smoothie blended with housemade almond milk, chickpeas, hempseeds, almond butter, pure maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Nourishing cake batter protein smoothie blended with housemade almond milk, chickpeas, hempseeds, almond butter, pure maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Crisp snap pea and herby green goddess salad with fresh arugula, frisée, sweet peas, shaved fennel, parsley, mint, basil, dill, watermelon daikon, and toasted pistachios.
Flavorful grilled amba tofu served alongside jeweled quinoa tabbouleh, Persian cucumber tzatziki, pickled red cabbage, fresh mint, and parsley.
Indulgent summer peach streusel cheesecake featuring a toasted pecan cookie crust, almond cream cheese, cashew filling, caramelized peaches, and oat streusel.
Light and refreshing Thai salad with green papaya, kelp noodles, red peppers, carrots, Persian cucumbers, mizuna, fresh herbs, toasted pumpkin seeds, and Thai coconut dressing.
Comforting pumpkin pasta bake crafted with quinoa pasta shells, savory kabocha squash, tomato, Kalamata olives, Lacinato kale, Brussels sprouts, and crunchy cauliflower breadcrumbs.
Nutritious potato-chickpea crust pizza topped with cherry tomatoes, sundried tomato chickpea cheese, capers, basil pesto, Kalamata olives, preserved lemon, and fresh arugula.
Chewy and rich butter cookie baked with sesame tahini, pure maple syrup, and real vanilla.
Revitalizing heavy metal detox smoothie with banana, orange juice, wild blueberry juice, fresh cilantro, barley grass, spirulina, and Atlantic dulse.
Savory breakfast hash featuring roasted sweet potato, Lion's Mane mushroom, smashed red potatoes, broccolini, edamame, kale, mung bean egg scramble, and spinach pesto.
Fluffy mung bean egg omelette packed with asparagus, broccolini, edamame, spinach, basil hempseed pesto, and almond burrata, served with sesame levain toast and smashed potatoes.
Gourmet breakfast sandwich layered with savory Lion's Mane mushroom steak, mung bean egg, almond cheddar, sriracha mayo, crispy shallots, and BBQ sauce on a vegan brioche bun.
Classic housemade tofu scramble sautéed with spinach and mushrooms, served with cherry tomato confit, smashed breakfast potatoes, sesame levain toast, and roasted strawberries.
Flavorful breakfast burrito filled with house tofu scramble, spicy soyrizo, potato, avocado, black beans, almond burrata, and salsa verde inside a whole wheat tortilla.
Creamy smashed avocado on toasted sesame levain, garnished with radishes, lemon thyme vinaigrette, black sesame gomasio, and microgreens.
Crispy 'chik'n-fried' oyster mushrooms served over a warm gluten-free Belgian oat waffle with cashew whipped cream, pure maple syrup, and orange slices.
Nutrient-packed açai bowl topped with superfood granola, cashews, coconut flakes, banana, fresh berries, and ginger syrup.
Artisanal plant cheese board featuring pesto ricotta, muenster, brie cream, and pepper jack, accompanied by tamari almonds, spicy tomato jam, grapes, olives, and focaccia crostini.
Tender roasted corn ribs drizzled with crema ajo blanco, salsa macha, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Crispy tortilla chips loaded with cashew queso fundido, black beans, soyrizo, pico de gallo, fresh avocado, pickled jalapeños, spicy pepitas, and cashew crema.
Crispy cauliflower bite-sized florets tossed in zesty adobo buffalo sauce, served with cooling vegan ranch dressing and celery.
Golden crispy-fried coconut calamari rings served with zesty spicy cocktail sauce and fragrant gremolata.
Freshly mashed avocado guacamole with jalapeño, cilantro, and red onion, served with warm corn tortilla chips.
Protein-rich Greek salad featuring pumpkin seed tofu, butter lettuce, hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, spiced chickpeas, herbed hempseeds, and Kalamata olives.
Nutrient-dense salad with broccoli, carrots, black-eyed peas, sweet green peas, tricolor quinoa, pistachios, tamari almonds, and ginger dressing.
Crisp Little Gem lettuce tossed with shiitake bacon, garlic sourdough croutons, capers, Brazil nut parmesan, and rich cashew caesar dressing.
Hearty burger featuring double housemade black bean patties, Violife cheddar, pickles, red onion, tomato, and Gratitude special sauce, with hand-cut fries.
Pressed crunchwrap stuffed with mushroom carnitas, guacamole, pico de gallo, romaine, cashew nacho cheese, and a crunchy corn tostada.
Crispy buffalo oyster mushroom sandwich topped with tomato, pickles, romaine, and ranch dressing on a soft vegan brioche bun.
Satisfying wrap packed with blackened tempeh, coconut bacon, romaine, tomato, avocado, capers, cashew caesar dressing, and Brazil nut parmesan.
Refreshing watermelon poke bowl with edamame, yuzu cucumber, wakame, avocado, pickled carrots, cilantro, black and brown rice, and sriracha mayo.
Rich cresta di gallo pasta tossed with broccolini, asparagus, edamame, basil pesto, cashew truffle béchamel, arugula, and garlic levain crumbs.
Warming Indian curry bowl featuring red lentil dal, roasted garnet yams, spinach, coconut mint chutney, and spicy tomato jam over grain.
Mediterranean bowl with za'atar tahini cauliflower, chickpeas, butternut squash, olives, blackened tempeh, lemon jasmine rice, cashews, and pomegranate seeds.
Macrobiotic wellness bowl with stewed adzuki beans, braised butternut squash, sautéed kale, sea palm, kimchi, garlic tahini, and tamari almonds over grains.
Mexican-inspired bowl with black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cashew nacho cheese, romaine lettuce, and spicy seed mix over brown rice or quinoa.
Decadent chocolate torte made with hazelnut praline, silken tofu, dark chocolate cookie crust, cashew coconut whip, and salted miso caramel.
Raw strawberry cheesecake with a cacao pecan crust, strawberry-raspberry reduction, cashew whipped cream, and edible micro flowers.
Zesty raw key lime pie made with real lime, avocado, and coconut custard inside a date-pecan crust with cashew cream.
Moist Tuscan-style apple cake baked with sweet organic apples and cinnamon.
Refreshing juice blend of cold-pressed watermelon, strawberry, mint, fresh lime, and hibiscus elderberry tea.
Revitalizing cold-pressed blend of beet, pineapple, grapefruit, ginger, and lemon.
Concentrated 2oz immune shot packed with fresh lemon, turmeric, ginger, cayenne, and oregano oil.
Creamy green tea latte with ceremonial matcha, sesame tahini, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and oat or almond milk.
Nestled in the heart of Larchmont Village, Cafe Gratitude stands as a landmark for intentional, plant-based gastronomy in Los Angeles. Built on a philosophy that honors whole-food ingredients and conscious living, the restaurant elevates vegan dining through scratch-made nut cheeses, fermented condiments, cold-pressed elixirs, and raw culinary techniques. Beyond its core plant-based offerings, the venue hosts specialized collaborations, including the Medical Medium and Radhi Devlukia menus, dedicated to functional nutrition and clean sourcing without sacrificing flavor depth.
The space exudes an effortless Southern California charm, featuring light-filled dining rooms, natural wood accents, and a lush outdoor patio shaded by greenery. Diners gather for sun-drenched weekend brunches, business lunches, or relaxed dinners. A defining element of the service format is the affirmation-style menu: dishes are ordered by declaring statements of self-appreciation (e.g., "I Am Healthy"), creating an upbeat, interactive dialogue between guests and the attentive floor staff.
The kitchen transforms humble botanicals into hearty, complex dishes that appeal to both dedicated vegans and curious omnivores:
Main dishes range between $20 and $28, with cold-pressed juices and superfood lattes running $8 to $21. While check sizes reflect premium organic sourcing and labor-intensive prep—like housemade seed milks and artisanal nut cheeses—the generous portion sizes and nutrient-dense profiles ensure strong value for health-conscious diners.
Virtually the entire menu caters to gluten-free, soy-free, or raw diets, with clear labeling across all sections. Street parking along Larchmont Boulevard can be competitive during brunch, so early arrival or utilizing neighboring pay lots is recommended.
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Dishes are named after positive affirmations (such as "Yo Soy Fuerte" or "I Am Healthy"). When ordering, guests state the affirmation—for instance, "I am healthy"—which the kitchen and service team use to frame the entire plant-based dining experience around mindfulness.
These curated menu sections focus on functional nutrition and whole-food healing. The Medical Medium menu avoids problematic additives and highlights cleansing ingredients like kelp noodles, wild blueberries, and potato-chickpea crusts, while the Radhi Devlukia collaboration features vibrant global profiles like amba-spiced tofu and peach streusel raw cheesecake.
Yes, while many dishes feature housemade cashew queso or almond burrata, the menu offers soy-free and nut-free choices such as the "I Am Cleansed" Greek Salad featuring pumfu (pumpkin seed tofu) and seed-based dressings like za'atar tahini and black sesame gomasio.
While the kitchen is 100% plant-based, it is not entirely gluten-free, though a vast majority of items—indicated by (GF)—are made without gluten. Highlights include gluten-free Belgian oat waffles, potato-chickpea pizza crusts, and quinoa pasta shells. Items with wheat flour, like sesame levain toast or brioche buns, are clearly specified on the menu.
Parking along Larchmont Boulevard consists primarily of street meters and nearby pay lots, which can fill up quickly during peak weekend brunch hours. Visiting during off-peak morning hours or early weekday evenings guarantees easier parking and a more relaxed outdoor patio seating experience.
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