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Open-air garden cafe in the South Bay. Menu features healthy salads, sandwiches, entrees, Mexican specialties, and herbal tea; desserts available (ask). Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-4:00pm, Tue-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
51 Reviews
First Review by jcpenick
AlwaysForAnimals
Points +418
Would not go again - Edit
I hate giving negative reviews on vegan spots with such amazing atmospheres.
Read moreThe staff was nice, but touched my cousin on multiple occasions with hands on her shoulders and also put their hands on her baby’s face without asking. They were friendly, but too much touching. They were very accommodating though.
The food was not good, and very expensive. It was bland, and every meal was essentially steamed vegetables with a sauce. My cousin and I ordered shepards pie and a Marsala of sorts. We got the exact same meal, just in different shapes on our plate— literally the exact same meal. My vegan patty was whole and hers was crumbled. My potatoes were mashed and hers were cut. We had the same vegetables and the same gravy/sauce. And it didn’t taste good.
Overall super disappointing. We wouldn’t go back, and it was so expensive.
Guest
ScarletVale
Points +47
Zen courtyard comfort food - Edit
The Green Temple has one of the most peaceful vibes around—between the lush outdoor patio and the soft, earthy decor, it honestly feels like eating in a little Buddhist temple. It’s got that classic hippy, grounded, “take a deep breath and relax” energy that makes you want to linger over your meal.
Read moreMy only qualm is that it’s not 100% vegan. I really appreciate the clearly marked vegan options, but it’s 2025—come on, Green Temple, you’re so close… just go fully vegan already. I had the Savory Wrap: a 10-inch sprouted wheat tortilla packed with rice, beans, garden mix, salsa, and topped with a rich savory tofu sauce. The ingredients tasted very fresh, it was super filling, and the tofu sauce fixed my savory sauce craving—I never make it enough at home.
I’d absolutely recommend this spot to vegans, vegetarians, and anyone hovering on the fence and curious to try something hearty and plant-based in a zen setting. Try it.
Pros: tofu savory sauce, peaceful vibes, zen
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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Kplant
Points +5226
Special place - Edit
Great outdoor seating. Great staff. And delicious food. The tamales were my favorite and I would definitely get them again.
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bfaithwick
Points +94
Tops for Vegetarian and Vegan - Best, really the Best - Edit
Excellent fresh garbanzo vegetable soup with fresh homemade bread. Outstanding! Exceptional Blue Plate Entree with homemade veggie burger patty with sautéed mushrooms and onions with gravy, mashed potatoes, and perfectly steamed broccoli.
Read moreOrganic Hummus appetizer was great. And vegan cheese cake for desert. Each dish was fresh high quality organic food. Absolutely the best vegetarian/vegan food I can remember eating!!
Pros: Organic and fresh, Taste and spices are perfect, Dedicated cooks and staff make great food
Guest
Lj-ezee
Points +323
Vegan & Vegetarian Food at the Beach - Edit
Friendly owners & dedicated staff, delicious food, relaxing atmosphere on patio. Our group ordered the Tostaditas (vegan), Taco plate (vegan), Savory Wrap (vegan), & Enchiladas special. Highly recommend the Palo Azul detox hot tea! The outdoor patio is small so no dogs allowed. There are lots of boutiques surrounding the restaurant & the beach is within walking distance. Check this place out as well as the shops & beach after, fun outting!
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Phil.NJ
Points +79
I liked this little place a lot. - Edit
Went there for dinner with a local couple we know. The heat torches did a good job of keeping us warm on the patio on a chilly evening. The ambiance is quite relaxing, the staff was pleasant and helpful.
Read moreI had the “tofu steamer”, except with half tofu and half tempeh. It was very good. I think it’s definitely worth going back.
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PeterN5
Points +493
Outstanding vegan food and atmosphere - Edit
Truly a temple for the plant based devotee.
Read morePros: Vedic atmosphere , Vegan dishes , Courtyard al fresco dining
Cons: Didn’t realize that parking was free., Not absolutely everything was vegan , I had to travel 3,000 km to find this place.
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Tyler.T
Points +48
Good ambiance - Edit
The outdoor patio has a great ambiance to it. I like that the menu is so vegan friendly with options to substitute vegetarian items out for vegan ones.
Read moreThe food itself was quite bland. I had the tamales and was very underwhelmed. It could have used a lot more seasoning and spices.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-02
Guest
vagovegano
Points +6026
Solid food… - Edit
I enjoy coming here because I know the food is solidly good. I often get the Green Temple Bowl which is a build your own bowl option. I got the brown rice, broccoli, corn and organic tempeh covered in their creamy tofu sauce which I would highly recommend. This place is vegetarian and does have dairy in some of their dishes, so be weary. This place also has a variety of juices. I had the carrot, orange and ginger offering which was quite refreshing.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nice service.
Cons: Parking near the restaurant can be difficult
Guest
msridhar
Points +34
Great ingredients and ambiance, but under-seasoned - Edit
Had lunch with a large group and definitely enjoyed the meal overall. The outdoor dining patio has a great ambiance. Unfortunately we were a bit cold, as the heat lamps didn't seem to be working that day. Everything we ordered was fresh and nicely prepared. We eat dairy, and there were several dishes where you could choose between dairy and vegan cheeses, which was a nice touch. Our main critique was that the dishes were generally under-seasoned, but we fixed it with some salt and hot sauce. Service was very friendly but a bit on the slow side. Overall, recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-25
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AndreiaKrause
Points +90
Delicious - Edit
My omnivore husband took me here for a late lunch. He had the vegetarian lasagna and I had the vegan burger. They were both very tasty. The atmosphere of the outdoor patio was delightful too.
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kaleyeah87
Points +441
Pleasant experience - Edit
First off, I really enjoyed the ambience of this place. It was a very pleasant place to eat. Also, the service was great!
Read moreFor my main dish, I got the pasta with tofu sauce and collard greens, made vegan. It was super warm and comforting and I really enjoyed it 😋 I was a bit worried because I've been having stomach pain lately but somehow the food did not irritate my stomach at all! I was very pleasantly surprised. For dessert, I got the chocolate macademia pie. Honestly, it was kind of mid, but it was presented nicely.
Overall, I really enjoyed my lunch here and you should def check out the Green Temple if you're in the area!
Pros: Relaxing ambience, Great options , Yummy food
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MichLuVeg
Points +32
Wonderful restaurant - Edit
Great menu options and all outdoor seating
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3363
Classic and Unique - Edit
Green temple is one of the first veggie restaurants in the South Bay. Their tofu sauce is legendary. The ambiance of their courtyard garden is one of my favorites. I always seem to get the 4 bowl because you can mix whatever ingredients from the list w/ tofu sauce. Everything is so delicious. 👍🏼
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BruceQuillin
Points +16
My wife and my favorite restaurant. We eat here all the time and love it. - Edit
My wife and my favorite restaurant. We eat here all the time and love it.
Read morePros: Friendly, Great healthy food
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BYRONCHURCH
Points +13
Food ! - Edit
My go to closest to home cooking Vegi food !
Read morePros: Tasty , filling , homie , , Conscious , happy , healthy, By the beach !
Cons: Not home
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kbsprouts
Points +99
Great find! - Edit
The food and service were just awesome. We had a tofu steamer but with tempeh and a broccoli and pine nut bake (not vegan). Absolutely delicious! We got a macadamia, cashew and chocolate cake slice to go.
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shiftygrub
Points +162
Average - Edit
I don't like being critical of vegan/vegetarian restaurants, but alas, here we are. We ordered the pita wrap, quesadilla, and burger. I wasn't mad at any of the dishes, but I didn't think they were particularly tasty, either. I could tell that they used good ingredients, but the flavors were lacking. It's a shame, really, because the potential is definitely there. It tastes like what people would think health foods would taste like.
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RacerDean
Points +252
My "go to" place in Redondo Beach - Edit
When the weather is good (often) there is no better place to have an outdoor meal in the South Bay. I have been a regular here for over a decade and have never had a bad meal. The food is fresh and organic. We see the owner at the local farmers market on a regular basis and she only buys the best local organic produce. The menu is 100% vegetarian with about 40% vegan or can be made vegan. GF options are well labeled.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-01-02
Pros: Food, Service, Location
Cons: I wish that more of the menu was vegan, Limited indoor seating
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Angelinaaa
Points +46
Sort of bland - Edit
I've given this place 2 tries and both times I felt like the food was sort of bland. In my opinion the food doesn't give non-veggie people a good representation of how amazing and flavorful vegan and vegetarian food can be. Both times I've gotten dishes with tempeh in them and I feel like they don't know how to cook tempeh well. The tempeh was cut into large chunks and had spices on it that didn't compliment the dish and quite frankly the spices were super muted and bland. While I hate being so critical of a vegetarian restaurant I just feel like they do not know how to spice their food. Spices are SO important in plant based foods!
Read morePros: location
Cons: Bland, Tempeh not cooked well, Unusual spices that don't compliment the dish
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kenvegan
Points +13513
Wholesome, Delicious Food in a Lovely Atmosphere - Edit
I have been eating at this restaurant for many years. I recommend the outdoor seating area which has a lovely rustic and peaceful vibe.
Read moreI ordered the Tostaditos, or tostada's vegan-style, an enchilada and steamed green veggies with a nice tofu cream sauce.
The dishes here are minimally processed and are quite tasty.
The only recommendation I have if this place is to finally convert their entire menu to vegan.
They seem to have the same menu as they had 20 years ago.
Guest
shortkozmo
Points +55
Options galore and very well labeled. - Edit
Lots of delicious options, well labeled and tell you if they can make something vegan on the menu. They even have tasty vegan dessert options!
Read morePros: Dessert options , Large portions but have smaller portion options , Variety of cuisine
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Clarissa1dc
Points +207
Reliably amazing! - Edit
Have never been disappointed-great in warm and cold weAther alike. Savory sauce always incredible, fresh salads and soups. Specials are always a treat. Large serving sizes.
Read morePros: Variety of vegan options and specials, Knowledgeable staff, Friendly
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ArinnApril
Points +32
Is this the only vegetarian/vegan in Southbay? - Edit
We ordered four different plates for the table. It all tasted the same: Very bland. Also, everything that came out was lukewarm. We sent the enchiladas back to be warmed and they were microwaves warm and quickly returned. Won’t be returning with so many flavourful options available elsewhere. 2 stars for very bland food - we also let the server know of these issues politely and they didn’t seem to care.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan/vegetarian options, Open air concept in the courtyard is cool
Cons: BLAND, BLAND, BLAND
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EmilyImbach
Points +60
LOVE! - Edit
this is my favorite veg restaurant in the south bay. they have soo many yummy foods. vegans need to try the Savory Gold and Cornadilla with vegan cheese!!!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, cute , friendly staff
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MickeyMack
Points +46
Best vegetarian food in the Southbay - Edit
Been going here for years, lots to choose from on the menu. Sunday breakfast is always delicious.
Read morePros: Great variety of Vegan options, Lots of vegetarian options, Dragon shots are super tasty
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ShaenaWhitney
Points +18
Best Restaurant Ever! - Edit
Super chill vibe, delicious food, right by the beach, and my all time favorite place to eat.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, total Zen zone, decent pric
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