WHYYYYY, is this restaurant still accepting orders online when they have gone out of business? They even still have the sign up, they still accept orders online & take customers credit card numbers for the order! I had to call my cc company to get my money back!
Theresa R Jefferson
Delicious and organic food! I love the Buddha bowl, penne with pink sauce, vegan burger and breakfast burrito. I've dined in and gotten take out/ delivery. Both are good, but I always prefer to dine in since the food is fresher that
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce BJC
I don't know what their hours really are, they're not on the door and the hours the business posted here in Google maps are wrong; because we got there at eight thirty on a Saturday morning and they were not open. Hopefully they'll correct their hours because I like the place!
Jessica Conflitti
Looks like Natural World Market Cafe is no more. I stopped by this morning around 9:30 am to get a pastry and some coffee and the lights are off. There’s now a sign on the door for Banana Leaf Indian food. Sad to see a healthy spot close in Redondo!
Farshad Hajir
OVERPRICED. First the front door didn’t open so I had to go all the way around twice since there is no access to the back from the driveway. I’ve gone there 3 times and the food is meh. Either way too spicy or the flavor is too bitter. Annoying that you have to pay an extra $5 for a cup of plain white rice. $24 for a 16 oz serving of chicken curry on top of white rice that fed one person.
Emily Dorman
This is not the vegan World Natural Café any longer. So sad they are overrun by Mediterranean Food and sushi(?) with no organic foods or vegan options. Wish they took down signs that indicate vegan food inside.
Andre V
Tasty food but the service is rather sluggish. After ordering the lunch special, the waitress announced that it'll take 20 to 25 minutes.Been here twice for lunch, ordering food to go. The first time it took over half an hour. The second time around the order was messed up so they had to fix it, which all together took over 40 minutes.I wish they'd get more efficient at prepping because otherwise the food is pretty good.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Hannah Olsen
Very disappointed. We ordered online after reading through their menu and finding it very impressive. We got a confirmation and the card was charged then when we went to pick up the lady there told us they don’t have that menu anymore and was very unhelpful with sorting out the issue with reimbursement, she just kept trying to push the other menus they had when we then ordered an appetizer to go it took really long and still had to pay additionally. They need to update their website ASAP very unprofessional. I ended up having to cancel the transaction with my bank.
Mahi Ratnaakaram
Very tasty food, both Indian and Mediterranean options available. Authentic Indian food, we ordered panner butter masala, mango dal with Andhra bhajji, Gobi Manchurian....all tasted authentic Indian especially the best panner butter masala around Torrance (Gobi could have been better). The manager/owner personally dropped by the table, enquired about taste and food quality. Place ambience is good. Must try. .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Leilani Padilla
They claim to be gluten free not only on their website but on the banner inside their shop in multiple areas—they’re not. I didn’t try the food but feel very mislead. None of the photos actually match the menu items. My assumption is that it was a different place years ago and that now it’s a Mediterranean/Indian restaurant and bakery that only serves you by ordering on smartphone device. The cashier told me, “I honestly don’t have a menu to give to you.”
Went to natural world market & cafe to get some morning pastries and the place was closed. I was so disappointed because I love their vegan and gluten-free options. Does any one know if they are closed permanently or just for the holidays? There were no signs on the door or windows
Reid D.
This place is strange now. It's no longer Natural World Cafe. It seems to be two different restaurants in one that have nothing to do with the healthy food that Natural World used to serve. (And that was fantastic). Yet, all the original signage remains. I don't get it. Meanwhile, the woman who (sometimes) takes your order (more on the "sometimes" below) seems even more confused about the place than me. On my first visit, I saw the menu by the register and put in my order with her. She then preceded to point to the menu to let me know it was there. "Yup, that's why I'm ordering from it!" Then let me know there's another menu. "Nope, I'm good with my original order". Then let me know after all of that, that you actually order from the table. Welp, would have been good to start with that comment! I'm here again today and noticed a chicken tikki masala sandwich special. Ordered that at the register (not the table) and she asked if I wanted the chicken tikki masala. "Yes, the sandwich", I say. Then asks, "for here or to go". "For here". Then asks, "chicken tikki masala?" "Yes, the sandwich". She says, "Oh, that's on the specials. That's why it's not coming up. For here or to go?" Seriously? I'll say, the food is good. It's pricey. And the service is frustrating. At the end of the day, I really miss Natural World Cafe. I only come back here because the Mexican place across the street that I like is randomly closed when I stop by. This would not be a regular place, otherwise. I wish them well. But they need to start with a better customer-facing employee and some brand identity?
Nate Wooding
Friendly staff, and interesting menu. I got one of the specials, a chicken Tikka masala sandwich ($16). It came with fries. It was basically a wrap, and the fries were not crispy. I might return in the future.
James T.
I believe it has it is shutting down. I heard that but drove past recently and it looked open!? Good food, nice people - wish I ate healthier and went there more!
Amber Kakish
One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had! Their house omelette with chicken, GF toast, and their maple lavender latte - unmatched! I’ve had so many of their breakfast and lunch options here, and they never disappoint. Ample seating and parking, and the friendliest staff. Don’t hesitate to give this place a try!(Posting photos of my many plates from here over the months, lol)
WHYYYYY, is this restaurant still accepting orders online when they have gone out of business? They even still have the sign up, they still accept orders online & take customers credit card numbers for the order! I had to call my cc company to get my money back!
Delicious and organic food! I love the Buddha bowl, penne with pink sauce, vegan burger and breakfast burrito. I've dined in and gotten take out/ delivery. Both are good, but I always prefer to dine in since the food is fresher that
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't know what their hours really are, they're not on the door and the hours the business posted here in Google maps are wrong; because we got there at eight thirty on a Saturday morning and they were not open. Hopefully they'll correct their hours because I like the place!
Looks like Natural World Market Cafe is no more. I stopped by this morning around 9:30 am to get a pastry and some coffee and the lights are off. There’s now a sign on the door for Banana Leaf Indian food. Sad to see a healthy spot close in Redondo!
OVERPRICED. First the front door didn’t open so I had to go all the way around twice since there is no access to the back from the driveway. I’ve gone there 3 times and the food is meh. Either way too spicy or the flavor is too bitter. Annoying that you have to pay an extra $5 for a cup of plain white rice. $24 for a 16 oz serving of chicken curry on top of white rice that fed one person.
This is not the vegan World Natural Café any longer. So sad they are overrun by Mediterranean Food and sushi(?) with no organic foods or vegan options. Wish they took down signs that indicate vegan food inside.
Tasty food but the service is rather sluggish. After ordering the lunch special, the waitress announced that it'll take 20 to 25 minutes.Been here twice for lunch, ordering food to go. The first time it took over half an hour. The second time around the order was messed up so they had to fix it, which all together took over 40 minutes.I wish they'd get more efficient at prepping because otherwise the food is pretty good.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Very disappointed. We ordered online after reading through their menu and finding it very impressive. We got a confirmation and the card was charged then when we went to pick up the lady there told us they don’t have that menu anymore and was very unhelpful with sorting out the issue with reimbursement, she just kept trying to push the other menus they had when we then ordered an appetizer to go it took really long and still had to pay additionally. They need to update their website ASAP very unprofessional. I ended up having to cancel the transaction with my bank.
Very tasty food, both Indian and Mediterranean options available. Authentic Indian food, we ordered panner butter masala, mango dal with Andhra bhajji, Gobi Manchurian....all tasted authentic Indian especially the best panner butter masala around Torrance (Gobi could have been better). The manager/owner personally dropped by the table, enquired about taste and food quality. Place ambience is good. Must try. .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
They claim to be gluten free not only on their website but on the banner inside their shop in multiple areas—they’re not. I didn’t try the food but feel very mislead. None of the photos actually match the menu items. My assumption is that it was a different place years ago and that now it’s a Mediterranean/Indian restaurant and bakery that only serves you by ordering on smartphone device. The cashier told me, “I honestly don’t have a menu to give to you.”
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Went to natural world market & cafe to get some morning pastries and the place was closed. I was so disappointed because I love their vegan and gluten-free options. Does any one know if they are closed permanently or just for the holidays? There were no signs on the door or windows
This place is strange now. It's no longer Natural World Cafe. It seems to be two different restaurants in one that have nothing to do with the healthy food that Natural World used to serve. (And that was fantastic). Yet, all the original signage remains. I don't get it. Meanwhile, the woman who (sometimes) takes your order (more on the "sometimes" below) seems even more confused about the place than me. On my first visit, I saw the menu by the register and put in my order with her. She then preceded to point to the menu to let me know it was there. "Yup, that's why I'm ordering from it!" Then let me know there's another menu. "Nope, I'm good with my original order". Then let me know after all of that, that you actually order from the table. Welp, would have been good to start with that comment! I'm here again today and noticed a chicken tikki masala sandwich special. Ordered that at the register (not the table) and she asked if I wanted the chicken tikki masala. "Yes, the sandwich", I say. Then asks, "for here or to go". "For here". Then asks, "chicken tikki masala?" "Yes, the sandwich". She says, "Oh, that's on the specials. That's why it's not coming up. For here or to go?" Seriously? I'll say, the food is good. It's pricey. And the service is frustrating. At the end of the day, I really miss Natural World Cafe. I only come back here because the Mexican place across the street that I like is randomly closed when I stop by. This would not be a regular place, otherwise. I wish them well. But they need to start with a better customer-facing employee and some brand identity?
Friendly staff, and interesting menu. I got one of the specials, a chicken Tikka masala sandwich ($16). It came with fries. It was basically a wrap, and the fries were not crispy. I might return in the future.
I believe it has it is shutting down. I heard that but drove past recently and it looked open!? Good food, nice people - wish I ate healthier and went there more!
One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had! Their house omelette with chicken, GF toast, and their maple lavender latte - unmatched! I’ve had so many of their breakfast and lunch options here, and they never disappoint. Ample seating and parking, and the friendliest staff. Don’t hesitate to give this place a try!(Posting photos of my many plates from here over the months, lol)