Good spot, not a lot of parking due to a busy street as well as people rallying. Ordered the chilaquiles- okay, not very authentic,, but okay. Sauce can improve. The Balance Bowl, okay. However, the chicken mango bowl🙌🏻was something to talk about. Very tasty and colorful with all the right ingredients particularly for a hot day.
Vegan Restaurant
Cafe Vida
· $$$$ · culverCity · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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The standout dish at this eatery is undoubtedly the chicken mango bowl, praised for its vibrant colors and perfect balance of flavors. Reviewers also appreciate the Balance Bowl, although it doesn't quite live up to the same level of excitement. The chilaquiles, while not entirely authentic, are a decent option.
Be prepared for crowds, especially on weekends. Arrive early to put your name down, as wait times can be significant. Reservations may not be necessary, but it's a good idea to plan ahead. Parking can be a challenge due to the busy street and surrounding events.
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Good spot, not a lot of parking due to a busy street as well as people rallying. Ordered the chilaquiles- okay, not very authentic,, but okay. Sauce can improve. The Balance Bowl, okay. However, the chicken mango bowl🙌🏻was something to talk about. Very tasty and colorful with all the right ingredients particularly for a hot day.
This place was very popular on Saturday! So come early and put your name down. We got sat about 30 mins after, which isn't bad considering every table was full and there were 10+ people ahead of us. Drink: I couldn't decide between the spicy matcha or the turmeric latte and asked the server, he recommend the turmeric latte with almond milk. It did not disappoint! It was creamy, rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this. Food: I got the special, spicy chicken huevos Oaxaca! It was sooo good. The tortillas were crispy, the egg perfectly runny, the chicken had a kick and bursting with a lot of flavor. The salad was decent as well. My cousin got the Yucatan omelet, and I didn't get to taste it but he said that's his favorite and ate the whole thing. We shared an order of pancakes and that was very good, too. Highly recommend to share with the table if you want something semi sweet but prefer savory breakfast instead, like us! The outdoor patio was filled, it was a little loud the day we went since there was a protest across the street at the city hall, but overall the place was located near a couple of parking structures and a short walk from both. The service was great, and the food came out quickly. The other team members were very attentive and refilled our waters without having to ask. I HIGHLY recommend this place for lunch and brunch.
This place was very popular on Saturday! So come early and put your name down. We got sat about 30 mins after, which isn't bad considering every table was full and there were 10+ people ahead of us. Drink: I couldn't decide between the spicy matcha or the turmeric latte and asked the server, he recommend the turmeric latte with almond milk. It did not disappoint! It was creamy, rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this. Food: I got the special, spicy chicken huevos Oaxaca! It was sooo good. The tortillas were crispy, the egg perfectly runny, the chicken had a kick and bursting with a lot of flavor. The salad was decent as well. My cousin got the Yucatan omelet, and I didn't get to taste it but he said that's his favorite and ate the whole thing. We shared an order of pancakes and that was very good, too. Highly recommend to share with the table if you want something semi sweet but prefer savory breakfast instead, like us! The outdoor patio was filled, it was a little loud the day we went since there was a protest across the street at the city hall, but overall the place was located near a couple of parking structures and a short walk from both. The service was great, and the food came out quickly. The other team members were very attentive and refilled our waters without having to ask. I HIGHLY recommend this place for lunch and brunch.
Oh my goodness their pancakes are so great. I've had their buttermilk pancakes and their blueberry corn pancakes and they're fantastic. Great size, perfect texture, distinct taste. I've also had their guac and their turkey sandwich and they're amazing. Note that this place gets incredibly packed on weekends because of how good it is.