Vegan
American
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Vegan cafe near the water, replaced Zephyr Vegetarian Cafe and under different ownership. Previously known as Ahimsa Vegan Kitchen. Menu features a selection sandwiches (tempeh reuben), plates and appetizers (nachos, brown rice sushi rolls), salads and pies for dessert. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
109 Reviews
First Review by Babtakie
nicluc09
Points +161
Yummy vegan comfort food - Edit
We had the Reuben, Grilled Cheese, Loaded Nachos and Banana Chocolate Cheesecake. Everything was so delicious and comforting. Very flavorful and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely eat here again.
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BlendedFruit
Points +271
Vegan Review - Edit
It's a vegan cafe.
Read morePros: Indoor restaurant space feels open and wide, Vegan options, Great water
Cons: Slow service, Park on the street at own discretion
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CherylLynne
Points +101
you're crazy if you miss this place! - Edit
If you are anywhere near SoCal, don't pass up this eatery! Thoughtful and filling vegan food! Friendly and fun service! The atmosphere is comfortable and unassuming.
Read moreSo grateful to have to chance to come!!!!!
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Bex2017
Points +399
Wonderful - Edit
We had great service! The four of us started off with Nachos and Green Juices. Juices were perfect and the Nachos tasted perfect! We loved the salsa! We ordered the Ruben Sandwich which I was not excited to order but love to try new things...it was my favorite! So good! We also loved the mediterranean bowl! Yum!
Read morePros: Nice Service - You Counter Order & they bring you , Wonderful Food, Great Atmosphere in Downtown Long Beach
Cons: Chips could be bigger to grab more on the Nachos
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tri85
Points +23
no other place in lbc gives off these vibes. piano in there ART and kove all around - Edit
More EGGPLANT!! Please
Read morePros: always a set to eat. HOSPITALITY 5STARS
Cons: parking may suck to find
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AmandaSharetts
Points +52
Call Ahead - Edit
We waited almost an hour for our food. I thought it was just a fluke and maybe they were short staffed, but a local told me the wait is always long. So look at their menu ahead of time and call your order in. Food was good though. They gave us chips and guacamole while we waited.
Read morePros: good fries , friendly staff
Cons: LOOOOONG wait
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MatthewVBogusz
Points +774
Great food, service, and wi-fi - Edit
Ate a hippy kale bowl and used the wi-fi. The presentation was impeccable. Good time.
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FatTonyBMX
Points +1375
Great food. - Edit
Great food and a good variety on the menu. Two thumbs up.
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ReneeNButtercup
Points +1566
ginger lemonade that is all - Edit
I have walked past this place several times over the years, but it was never a good time for me to stop. So I finally decided to make a lunch date with myself and stop in on my to a meeting. Oh I am so glad I did, I wasn't very hungry, but couldn't resist ordering the tomato and basil grilled cheese; This was served with corn chips and salsa. The salsa and chips were meh, they tasted like they came out of a bag/jar. The grilled cheese was great the fresh basil was so nice and the cheese ratio wasn't low or high to the bread tomato.
Read moreThe staff was awesome, check on me made sure I had was taken care of and even asked me if I wanted my drink in a to go cup for after my meal. Oh and speaking of my drink they have a deal where if you hashtag them you get a free ginger lemonade. This lemonade was amazing and not just because of the price. It wasn't to sweet and the ginger was perfect for after a meal.
The store was clean staff was great and I can't wait to go back a try more menu items.
Pros: ginger lemonade, ginger lemonade, ginger lemonade
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socalRob
Points +256
Family-friendly environment and a great sandwich - Edit
I can imagine eating here frequently as a cool place to hang out. The staff is very friendly, has a great vibe, and I saw a lot of young families around when I visited.
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Allison_DC
Points +28
Absolutely wonderful - Edit
Here in Long Beach on business, I was so happy to find this place. Fantastic selection and delicious food. Friendly staff, it is a real kitchen with meals made to order. I had the tempeh reuben today and it was so delicious. Blueberry pie for dessert. If this place were in DC where I live, I would be here every day.
Read morePros: Great menu, lots of variety, Delicious food , reasonably priced, Nice staff
Cons: Wished this place was in DC
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BreakerofChains
Points +37
Wish it were better... - Edit
This place has so much potential. I have been here several times and have almost always been disappointed. They are always out of many food items, making it very difficult to ever order any of my top five choices. When they have the ingredients, their food is delicious. Service is also extremely slow; one time I was the only customer and still had to wait almost 40 minutes for my two items. Be prepared to make many substitutions and wait a very long time.
Read morePros: great food, when they are stocked
Cons: very slow service, often out of ingredients
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
Slow service - Edit
We came with a group of friends after the Long Beach Vegan Food and Music Festival. We all ordered separately, one right after the other. We got the tempeh reuben, fiesta bowl and sweet potato fries. They were good, but not special. Our food came fairly quickly, but other members of our party had to repeatedly ask about their food. One person did not receive her sandwich until the rest of us were already done. Another person's smoothie was finally given at the end in a to-go cup as we were leaving and it was poorly blended. We all really wanted to like this place as it's all vegan, but the poor service, with no apology or anything, left a sour taste.
Read morePros: all vegan
Cons: poor service
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Lanahexapod
Points +635
such a cute cafe & good food too - Edit
I immediately loved the name and look of the cafe. I was so overwhelmed by choices that it took awhile to decide, but I got the BLT, nachos, and a slice of apple pie and my friend got samosas, something else, and pie. Didn't see any sushi, but we both really enjoyed our food and trying each others. We also got a free ginger lemonade that was surprisingly good for taking a picture by their cool wall and posting it on Instagram. Definitely coming back next time I'm in over here.
Read morePros: cutest place, lots of options, ginger lemonade for taking a picture
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thisgirlcooks
Points +52
so disappointing - Edit
I have given this place several chances...and have always been disappointed. The food is mediocre, the staff is lackluster & the service is slow...also they are consistently out of several items. The sad thing is Long Beach is in need of a good vegan spot! The potential is there, but Ahimsa keeps dropping the ball. I am sad to say, I won't be back
Read morePros: fries
Cons: most of the menu, service, cleanliness
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missmaryxjane
Points +187
not up to par - Edit
The space is warm and inviting but the service was terrible. We ordered a Fiesta bowl, lemon herb chik'n burger, soup, cookie and smoothie. The only things that they brought to our table were the burger and bowl. We waited over 30 minutes and had to go back and ask for the cookie, smoothie and soup. We then asked for the soup to go and it came less than full. The smoothie was okay but I really would have preferred to have it with my meal. They SOLD our cookie to someone else and offered pie instead. We declined and asked for the money back. Super weird experience. Won't be back.
Read morePros: Pretty decor
Cons: They got the order super wrong. They showed up to
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Bgilly
Points +377
Delicious and vegan! - Edit
Found this place cause they have vegan grilled cheese sandwiches. The whole menu is good, everything I've tried has been rad. Tasty drinks available too. Ahimsa is my #1 go to veg spot in Long Beach.
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werdtothedee
Points +32
Excellent Local Establishment - Edit
I've tried:
Read moreTempeh Reuben - AMAZING. So much flavor, my non-vegan bf loved it. A great balance of flavors.
Spring Rolls - This is always a go-to for me. They're actually pretty feeling and the ginger tahini sauce is bomb.
Brown Rice Sushi Roll- Um wow! The flavors in this roll are explosive you don't know where to look.
Hippie Salad - It's tasty with all the fixings but I prefer other filling dishes than getting their salads.
Cherry Pie - The pie isn't the best thing on the menu. I wouldn't get it again.
Chocolate Chip Cookie - It's like a crunchy better than Original Chips Ahoy Cookie. They've only had them once. PLEASE HAVE THEM MORE OFTEN
I've never actually dined in, always get take out. The employees are always kind when I pick up my food though.
Will eat here foreverrrrrrr....
Pros: Quality Food, Variety, Big Portions
Cons: Sandwiches/Burgers only comes with chips, Fries as a side cost extra, Chocolate Chip cookies aren't reg item
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LiilyPadd
Points +258
Disappointing - Edit
Restaurant was nearly empty but we had to wait over half an hour for our food. Honestly, it just wasn't good. I tried the cheese jalapeno burger and the indian bowl, both were so unpleasant I couldn't finish them. A previous review praised their fries; I'm glad I got them, they were the only thing I liked there.
Read moreThey were out of a few desserts and all their ice tea when I came at around 2pm. I got an ice cream deluxe for dessert (which was good). I realized pretty quickly that it was just So Delicious coconut ice cream though.
I'd say its not really worth it.
Pros: Nice decor, Varied menu
Cons: Food tastes bad, Not creative, Bad service
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docwood
Points +20
Never again - Edit
Four kids running around with no home training. Obviously the children of the employees. Throwing dust pans across floor, etc.
Read morePros: None
Cons: Rudely kids
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m@earthville
Points +10434
Great place for meals, snacks, desserts & juices - Edit
We've eaten at Ahimsa Vegan Kitchen many times when visiting Long Beach.
Read moreThere's a good selection of very satisfying sandwiches, bowls, wraps, salads, and other good stuff, including a variety of vegan desserts.
Those of us trying to avoid or minimize bread appreciate the fact that, for all the sandwiches, they offer the option to substitute the bread with a lettuce wrap.
The quality comes in part from the fact that they use mostly organic produce, including some from their own farm nearby.
They've added fresh juices and smoothies, which for us is a huge plus.
Favorite items:
- Tempeh reuben (one of the best we've had anywhere)
- Chicken's Friend BBQ burger
- Sweet potato fries (great flavor and perfect texture)
- Salads
- Vegan cheesecake
Service was friendly and helpful. Compostable take-out containers are much appreciated.
We'll certainly return whenever we're in town.
Enjoy!
Updated from previous review on Wednesday February 05, 2014
Pros: Healthy, organic, local, great sandwiches with GF options, fresh juices and smoothies
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Rich Revell
Points +119
Great spot in Downtown Long Beach - Edit
Excellent choice for a healthy vegan meal.
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HillaryPerryColey
Points +57
Good vegan burger - Edit
Just had lunch there. Nice relaxed atmosphere. I had the Ahimsa burger, which was flavorful and totally satisfying. The menu has lots of options; it was really hard to limit myself to just the burger!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Relaxed atmosphere, Friendly staff
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Chia
Points +3631
Relaxed place - Edit
Was visiting Long Beach and saw Ahmisa listed on HappyCow. Stopped in for lunch and was pleased with my meal. The pies, though looks rather homely and small, were the highlight. I also got a tall cup of fresh green vegetable juice.
Read moreThe space is very relaxed and casual. Food is all vegan which is a plus.
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kenvegan
Points +13513
Nice To See Vegan Restaurants in Long Beach - Edit
I was at the a Long Beach Eco/Green event earlier, and my friends and I decided to check out the relatively new Ahimsa restaurant.
Read moreWe decided to order a bunch of dishes and split them so that we could try a variety of dishes. We ordered the vegan nachos, the tempeh reuben, the vegan BLT, the vegan sushi rolls, and 4 pieces of pie include cherry, blueberry, apple and pumpkin.
If you are looking for a quick bite to eat, this may not be your place, as the service was rather slow.
We started with the nachos. They were decent, but I think this dish could have used a bit of improvement. I think a fresher/homemade vegan sour cream would be a nice addition.
The tempeh reuben was good, but I certainly have had better. What I found a bit strange about this reuben was that it was smothered in barbecue sauce. I think perhaps they ran out of mustard, so they used barbecue sauce instead.
The smoked tempeh on the BLT was tasty, but I figured that both sandwiches we ordered might have been more compelling had they come with sides other than bagged tortilla chips.
The dessert pies were a highlight. The fillings were fresh, and the crust was the perfect sweetness. Although each piece of pie was only 3 dollars, they were a bit on the small side for my taste. We easily demolished the 4 pieces of pie.
Unlike in Los Angeles, where there are loads of vegan restaurants, I cannot be too critical of this restaurant, as there are very few choices in the Long Beach area. I was very satisfied with my meal, and I will definitely come here again if I am ever down in Long Beach.
Pros: Nice atmosphere
Cons: Rather slow service
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laranjatomate
Points +1150
Near IndyCar street circuit - Edit
I visited the former Zephyr restaurant stated in the same address.
Read moreI didn't visited Ahimsa yet, but for the experience in visiting other HK restaurants, it might be good.
For me, the fact of being located near the IndyCar street circuit is itself a great advantage.
Pros: Near the IndyCar street circuit
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litano
Points +277
first time was good - Edit
Ahimsa was only open a few months. It was in location of the Zepher which was in Long Beach for years. It is a Hare Krishna based restaurant but they donot push it. Simple menu. Indian soup was great. Best organic french fries ever. I am a gourmet vegetarian chef of over 40 years, and take pride in making good french fries, and these equaled mine. Looking forward to going back. read my profile to see my history.
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