Cafe Gratitude

3 recent ratings
$$ • Vegan Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Pancakes
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3 ratings

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512 Rose Avenue
Venice, CA 90291

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Symptomatic Celiac

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So delicious and the staff were knowledgeable. They told me there was a small risk of contamination but I ordered a naturally gluten free dish and it was totally fine.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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If you have Celiac disease or are really sensitive to gluten, be sure to let your waiter know. There are a lot of GF options labeled on the menu, but some of the items are likely to be cross contaminated due to a shared grill. I was told that the veggies and anything fried are likely to be cross contaminated. The manager was really helpful and pointed out the items that would be safest without cross contamination. I got the “yo soy mucho” bowl and I did not have any reactions!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Had a lovely GF meal here while visiting my non-GF, mostly Vegan daughter. Wonderful menu options and super upbeat staff. A bit pricey but highly recommended.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Pancakes

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dedicated Vegan
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Plant Based
  • Restaurant

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Food was fantastic! Had a gluten free cinnamon roll and gluten free pancakes. All were so delicious and moist. Very accommodating to allergies, don’t need to ask for any modifications!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Ownership is sloppy. Untrained Staff. Easily glutened here.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious food! My daughter has Celiac Disease and was so happy she could get a muffin and a cinnamon roll. And those cinnamon rolls are really really good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Almost everything on the menu is GF or can be made GF. I had the smashed potatoes & cinnamon roll, which were delicious. Staff is knowledgeable & supportive of food allergies. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Staff very knowledgeable. Loved the gluten-free cinnamon roll!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Vegan cafe withy many GF items. Delicious Acai bowl with almond butter and cacao nibs for breakfast. Also picked up a GF cinnamon roll to go. Be sure to avoid anything with Tempeh.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ask to see the allergy iPad menu. The manager personally comes out to go over your order and talks to the kitchen

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Not safe for Celiac! I used to eat here - when I went recently they told me they couldn’t comfortably serve Celiac clients.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good! Everything is Vegan as well so my meat eating husband wasn't thrilled but still good food! Had breakfast tacos and pancakes!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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NOT Celiac friendly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The restaurant itself warns to not visit if you have ANY food allergies. So beware! While the food is good (or it was a few years ago when I went), this was a FAD thing they used to offer. This app needs to focus on only Celiac-friendly places. If there's a threat of gluten, it's not gluten free

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Came here for brealfast..ordered the short stack of GF pancakes which were really good with fresh fruit. Also ordered the avocado sandwhich on GF bread which was ok and the choc. banana bread which was good. Did not feel glutened and the service was wonderful!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great organic and vegan food. Most the menu is gf. As a celiac we are always at risk for gluten in a facility that has some gluten items served. But, due to the many unique raw nutritious items, I consider it very low risk. My daughter and I are both celiac and we thoroughly enjoyed are meals without complications.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Not Celiac safe. Beware of vegan reviewers here who do gluten free as a fad diet and aren't celiac.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Love their pancakes and cashew whipped cream! So many yummy options!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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The extensive selection of vegan + gluten free desserts had me sold the minute I walked in the door! :) I ordered the pancakes, which were amazing! I ate every last bite! Fruit was extremely fresh and the cashew whipped cream was wonderful! I also had the Opulent (digestion aid drink), and I loved it! My boyfriend had the crepe, which he enjoyed. The crepe shell was hard, not soft, but he said it was good (not sure, but we think it was gluten free)! The fruit was fresh and the coconut milk yogurt and cinnamon glaze inside was delectable! I also purchased some treats to go. Staff were friendly and attentive. I will return!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Updated 9 years ago read full review

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They advise not to dine there if very sensitive to gluten

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Very yummy food-don't let the vegan thing throw you everything is so flavorful you don't miss it. It was great having so many GF options

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Café Gratitude started in the bay area, and started up their second southern California location in Venice. They have a very friendly and spiritual vibe, where your server asks you a very thought-provoking question of the day. They offer a traditional eat-in restaurant experience, although they also have a convenient to-go area on the side. Their restaurant is entirely vegan and mostly organic, and they accommodate most allergy restricted diets. However, since most of their dishes contain nuts, they advise against dining with them if you have severe nut allergies.

My favorite dishes are "I am Comforted" as a starter (baked sweet potatoes), "I am Mahalo" (Hawaiian pizza) or "I am Fulfilled" (large salad) for my entrées, and "I am Irresistable" (chocolate and coconut pie) for dessert. Their "I am Grace" smoothie is wonderful too.

They claim that all of their menu items are gluten free with the exception of their breads. I did call to verify that all of the soy sauces they use are gluten free too. (Some raw vegan places like to use Nama Shoyu, which is not gluten free, but they assured me that they used a wheat free tamari sauce.)

Please see more gluten free (and dairy free) options in this area by checking out my other restaurant reviews:

http://voices.yahoo.com/eating-gluten-free-dairy-free-venice-beach-12185386.html

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Everything can be made gluten-free or is already gluten free.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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