The Grain Cafe - Mid City

Food is good but overpriced. The community is like are you serving La comunidad o the people who are gentrifying our communities. We love wholesome food for the black and brown communities but for the prices se pasan. The cookies are not good and the cake some are good and some are not it at all. It’s like $30-$40 per person.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Crepes are very disappointing and somewhat expensive. My main complaint is, they do not use Nutella— it’s Hershey’s ice cream syrup. Makes for a very different flavor experience and texture.

Food: 1

Came here with my vegan friend and already had low hopes. But, I was fortunately corrected because the food was good! Get the chorizo tacos and blueberry waffles. I was thoroughly impressed! Atmosphere is average, nothing too special. Great brunch spot though!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

AMAZING dine in, disappointing take out.

I’ve been a customer for years and always loved this place. In the past year or so, however, the restaurant began skimping out on portion sizes and food quality on take out orders. They’ll give you stale chips, barely any tofu on a dish, etc. I’m attaching a photo of the small amount of tofu they gave me in my latest Huevos Rancheros order.

Meanwhile, the portions and quality are normal of you go back a few days later and dine in. I was hoping it was a fluke but it’s become clear that they’re trying to get rid of old things and skimp on portions for orders where they don’t think they’ll get complaints. Very disappointing, especially after so many years of great experiences.

On the bright side, it IS still delicious and you are more likely to have a good meal if you dine in person.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Chilaquiles

I got the the breakfast burrito and it was good enough, but a bit bland. Not somewhere I’d return again probably.

I’ve had many breakfasts, dinners, desserts, and even drinks from this place over the years. Always tasty and big enough for leftovers. The restaurant itself is pretty relaxed with cute decor and nice servers, and it has a full bar. I’ve never seen it packed, but they do seem to keep busy with take-out. Definitely try this place out! Updated from previous review on 2025-02-13

Honestly I have split reviews, the 1st time I went was a few weeks back and it was amazing food and service was cool as well. It was mid day on a Friday and it wasn't too busy. I ordered a Cheese Quesadilla and Nachos with black beans, 😋so good I took half home and ate on it late nite (I Tell No Lie) the next time i went to the Long Beach location and erthang was good food and service, no complaints. 3rd time I went back to Pico location and the Enchiladas was terrible, I didn't like the after taste maybe cause I hate Tofu and the Nachos were a lil too wet. So with that being said my reviews are mixed. Am I going back, definitely just tell them how I want it done. And on another note my party member got the Waffle and I tried some of there's🔥💯👍 frfr!
But despite my review I think everyone should try things for themselves because we may eat the same thing at the same place and have 2 different experiences 😮

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

I recently dined at an incredible restaurant in LA that left me absolutely delighted. The food was nothing short of amazing—every dish was bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The extensive menu offered a fantastic variety, making it hard to choose just one favorite!

However, what truly elevated my experience was the exceptional service I received. My waitress, Danielle, was simply the kindest and most attentive server I’ve ever encountered. She went above and beyond to ensure my dining experience was perfect, providing thoughtful suggestions and checking in frequently without being intrusive.

Leslie also played a significant role in my visit, offering pleasant conversation and excellent recommendations that enhanced my meal even further. Their teamwork made for an enjoyable atmosphere that complemented the delicious food perfectly.

This will definitely be my go-to place whenever I’m back in LA, and I can’t recommend it highly enough to everyone I know. The combination of outstanding food and phenomenal service makes this restaurant a must-visit! Already craving it…

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crepe, Chicken Club Sandwich, Cake

The food and service were impeccable with a large selections of vegan meals. Their hot sauce is delicious!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing place with exceptional vegan options, I tried the wet burrito and my wife tried the veggie crape both are delicious plates. ?❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Crepe

This place has an amazing variety of food. Love that it's all vegan. We got the muffin and two cheese crepe, a berry smoothie, and the Hawaiian mimosa. Everything was delicious. Our waitresses were friendly and quick. Wish I was in the city more, because I want to try the whole menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Says they close at 12!
Lie!!!!!
10:45pm they only doing take out !
No one wants to work !
Pathetic

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I guess when you go eat inside the restaurant the food is good, but DO NOT ORDER ONLINE, there was an "issue" with one of the items and when I received the order there's 2 items missing, I called the store twice, they said they were out of power, ok, then why is the food that is supposed to be HOT fricking COLD!! Do they use powered fire to cook?, very disappointing, the reviews looked too nice, I thought it would be good to try, never again, thank you for my incomplete, cold order

Food: 1

Service: 1

Never go wrong with the organic and delicious food! My fav is the wet burrito ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had pancakes and a scramble. Both were delicious.