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Cafe Gratitude - Venice, Venice, CA

Cafe Gratitude - Venice

4.7 (746)
$30 and under
Vegetarian / Vegan
512 Rose Ave., Venice, CA 90291

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
Since 2004, Café Gratitude has been passionately committed to creating a healthier, more vibrant world through plant-based eating, wellness, community and connection. Every item on our menu is an affirmation to remind both our customers and staff of their best qualities and empower them. Our menu is carefully crafted by our very own Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis who delivers health-based vegan and flavor driven cuisine that serves the LA and OC communities.

Café Gratitude Venice, located on Rose Avenue right down the street from the sun-kissed shores of Venice Beach. Our restaurant has become a cherished haven for locals and visitors around the world who desire a healthy, vegan dinner, lunch, breakfast or brunch in Venice while enjoying the ocean breeze in a vibrant and relaxing atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dreux Ellis
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Parking details
    90 Minute validated parking on 5th street.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Good Mornings with Gratitude!

    Multiple dates available
    Start your morning with gratitude! Our dishes are the perfect way to kickstart your day. Grab a latte and pastry to go or dine in and enjoy our sweet and savory selection of breakfast and brunch items.
    Good Mornings with Gratitude! Photo
  • Gut Feelings Menu — Café Gratitude x Dr. Will Cole

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing our limited-edition menu co-created by Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Will Cole and our Executive Chef Seizan Dreux Ellis. This menu is inspired by Dr. Cole’s book Gut Feelings with the intention to create a vibrant, plant-rich and protein packed menu.
    Gut Feelings Menu — Café Gratitude x Dr. Will Cole Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Reimagined

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy Happy Hour Reimagined from 3 to 6 pm, Monday - Friday. Unwind with with a glass of natural wine for $8, draft beer for $6, and irresistible bites like Baja Tacos, Loaded Nacho Fries and BBQ Hawaiian Sliders for $10 each.

    Happy Hour Reimagined Photo

What 746 people are saying

Cafe Gratitude - Venice reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Gratitude in Venice offers "excellent healthy food" with a diverse menu that includes vegan delights. Guests rave about the "absolutely incredible" food and "superb" staff. The venue provides a "brilliant and calming" ambiance, ideal for both dates and casual outings. Enjoy dining in a "beautiful, relaxed setting" with "fantastic service."

746 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent healthy food and very friendly waitstaff
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 stars and the kind review!! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warmly, Nathan

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  2. JanL

    Los Angeles56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good and having a parking garage nearby is key!
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hi Jan, Very happy to hear you enjoyed your visit!! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warmly, Nathan

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  3. Rene

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just GO already! The food is absolutely incredible. The various drinks are amazing. The staff are superb! The atmosphere is brilliant and calming. Just go!
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on February 24, 2025
    Hi Rene, Wow-- thank you so much for your kind words and the 5 star review! Your positive feedback means so much to us! I will make sure to pass it along to our hardworking team. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Sincerely, Nathan Waterman General Manager

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  4. Celeste

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! We will definitely be back! Menu & service was excellent!
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on February 26, 2025
    Hi Celeste, Thank you so much for the kind review and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience! We look forward welcoming you back again soon!

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  5. Denetrice

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed everything the nachos and fresh homemade French fries with the crunch wrap was so DELISH.

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  6. Alison

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience. We had brunch on a Sunday having 3 bery different meals. We had waffle and fruits, quiche and tofu scramble. All was great
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on January 5, 2025
    Hi Alison! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our brunch and had a great experience. It's wonderful to know that our waffle, fruits, quiche, and tofu scramble hit the spot. We strive to provide a variety of tasty meals for our guests, so your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon! - Erik

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  7. Laura

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a date night and we were not disappointed! The host and staff were all very kind and respectful. The food was delicious! My boyfriend and I can’t wait to go back!
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on January 5, 2025
    Hi Laura! We're thrilled to hear that you and your boyfriend had a wonderful date night at our little plant based home in Venice! It's wonderful to know that our team made your experience pleasant and that you enjoyed the food. We strive to provide our guests with memorable dining experiences and your kind words are a testament to that. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal. Thanks for your kind words! - Erik

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  8. Lawrence

    Los Angeles40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect setting and menu. Ideal for folks who may need a quiet spot or not so loud ambient noise. Loved the seasonal menus!
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on January 3, 2025
    Hi, Lawrence! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our seasonal menus and found the cafe setting to your liking. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for all our guests. Your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon at our little plant based home in Venice. - Erik

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  9. Tina

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside and though the evening was chilly, their outdoor heaters made our dining very comfortable. Food and service were excellent.
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hey Tina, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at our little plant based home in Venice. It's great to know that our heaters helped make your outdoor dining experience comfortable and that you found our food and service excellent. We strive to provide our guests with the best, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! - Erik

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  10. Craig

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful, great as usual. The noise was really loud. The music was blasting, but I asked them and they turned it down. It was great servers, sweet people, one of our favorite favorites!
    Cafe Gratitude - VeniceResponded on December 21, 2024
    Hi Craig! We're thrilled to hear that you had another wonderful experience at our plant based home. It's great to know that our team's service. We always strive to create a comfortable atmosphere for our guests, and we appreciate your feedback on the noise level. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience! - Erik

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FAQs

Cafe Gratitude - Venice offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cafe Gratitude - Venice also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 231-8000.

Cafe Gratitude - Venice is rated 4.7 stars by 746 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Los Angeles
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Gratitude - Venice

512 Rose Ave., Venice, CA 90291

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    90 Minute validated parking on 5th street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dreux Ellis
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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