The Grain Cafe – Mexican
The Grain Cafe invites guests into a bright, sun-drenched sanctuary where the comforting aroma of toasted oats and simmering salsas sets the stage for a wholesome morning ritual. Vibrant plates of chilaquiles and savory tofu scrambles burst with authentic, earthy flavors, offering a mindful approach to breakfast that nourishes the soul. Whether tucking into a hearty breakfast burrito or a delicate veggie omelette, diners find a welcoming space where organic ingredients and traditional Mexican influences harmonize beautifully.
The Grain Cafe, Ximeno Avenue, Belmont Shore, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90814, United States https://www.thegraincafeca.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Burrito - $18.99: Tofu eggs, onions, tomatoes, sausage, potatoes, cheese, tempeh bacon. Served with roasted potatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Omelette Breakfast - $18: Tofu egg, onions, red and green bell peppers, mushroom, spinach and avocado served with roasted potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Muffin Breakfast - $12.5: Tofu egg, sausage, and cheddar cheese with our special sauce on a toasted English muffin. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos a la Mexicana Breakfast - $18: Tofu scramble, onions, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, jalapenos and avocado served with black beans, corn tortilla and corn tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cream Cheese Bagel Breakfast - $10: Served with fresh fruits. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Organic Oatmeal Breakfast - $10: Served with fresh fruits. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros Breakfast - $18: Tofu egg bedded on two corn tortillas topped with ranchero sauce and avocado served with black beans and corn tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles Breakfast - $18: Corn tortilla chips, zucchini, mushroom, avocado and tofu egg sautéed in a salsa roja topped with homemade sour cream and Daiya cheese. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos con Chorizo Breakfast - $18: Tofu scramble with chipotle chorizo, onions, tomatoes and avocado served with black beans, corn tortilla and corn tortilla chips. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tofu Scramble Breakfast - $18: Tofu scramble, kale, mushroom, zucchini, tempeh bacon with sweet potatoes and toast. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg & Bacon Bagel Breakfast - $16: Tofu egg, kale, tomato and tempeh bacon served with fresh fruits. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fruit Plate Breakfast - $9: An array of organic seasonal fresh fruits served with coconut yogurt. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast Breakfast - $15: Whole wheat bread soaked in vanilla soy milk served with seasonal fruits. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pancakes & Waffles
- Waffle Deluxe - $19: Waffle, tofu egg, vegan sausage or chicken fingers, whipped cream, and hashbrowns. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Waffle - $10: Blackberry spread, powdered sugar, and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Grain Pancakes - $19: 2 Pancakes, tofu egg, hash browns and vegan sausage or tempeh bacon. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Plain Pancakes - $12: 2 pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Crepes
- Pollo Crepe - $18: Chicken, mushrooms & carrots with a roasted garlic aioli sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Crepe - $18: Burger patty, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, pickles, spinach & avocado with a special sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bon Appetit Crepe - $18: Tofu scramble, sour cream, sausage, & tomatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Cheese Crepe - $18: Tofu eggs, tempeh bacon, Daiya cheese, mozzarella cheese & tomatoes. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Veggie Crepe - $17: Spinach, mushrooms, zucchini & red bell peppers with a garlic aioli sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chocolate Crepe - $15: Chocolate mousse, strawberries, chocolate syrup & whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- The Grain Crepe - $15: Strawberry, mango, blackberry spread, spelt berries & whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pico Crepe - $17: Blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, cherry spread & whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tropical Crepe - $17: Mango, strawberries, kiwi, blackberries, banana, chocolate syrup & whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers & Soups
- Nachos - $17: Corn tortilla chips, melted Daiya cheese, black beans, ranchero sauce, guacamole, and homemade sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll - $12.5: Tuna, cucumber, carrots, and avocado served with soy sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla - $10: Melted Daiya cheese in a spinach tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Roll - $12.5: Cucumber, carrots, mango, red bell pepper, and avocado. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole & Chips - $10: Fresh guacamole and corn tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus of The Day - $10: Served with fresh organic vegetables or pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $8: Ask your server for details. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Cobb Salad - $19: Chopped romaine hearts, tofu egg, cherry tomatoes, tempeh bacon, chicken, and avocado tossed in our creamy ranch dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $18: Mixed greens, avocado, cabbage, red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes are tossed in our balsamic dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Plate Salad - $18: Baked falafel, hummus, salad, tomatoes, and cucumber with a tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grain Salad - $18: Marinated tempeh, black wild rice, quinoa, mixed greens, spelled berries, kale, carrots, and pumpkin seeds tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Salad - $17: Kale, cabbage, beans, red bell pepper, carrots, spelled berries, and strawberries in a lemon-orange dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Club Sandwich - $18: Marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato and smoked tempeh bacon served on sourdough bread with a garlic aioli sauce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe Burger - $19: Beans, grains and vegetable burger patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, avocado, mozzarella cheese and smoked tempeh bacon with our special sauce on a toasted whole wheat sesame bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta - $18: Your choice of chicken or chorizo, black bean paste, vegenaise, avocado, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, and jalapenos on a toasted telera bread. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Dog - $17: Homemade veggie sausage, grilled onions, red and green bell peppers, ketchup, mustard and pickles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pita Sandwich - $18: Chicken, garlic sauce, romaine hearts, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes on a whole wheat pita. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Sandwich - $18: Marinated tempeh, thousand island dressing, onions, tomato, melted Daiya cheese, and sauerkraut on toasted rye bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt Sandwich - $18: Served on toasted wheat bread, Daiya cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and avocado. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Wrap - $15: Hummus, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, carrots & bell peppers, wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry Wrap - $18: Curry chicken, mixed greens, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Wrap - $18: Baked falafel, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus, and tahini sauce wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggie Wrap - $17: Seasonal grilled veggies, pesto sauce, and marinated tofu wrapped in a spinach tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza - $15: Marinara sauce and daiya cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Pizza - $19.75: Marinara sauce, Daiya cheese, sausage and tempeh bacon. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Veggie Pizza - $18: Marinara sauce, Daiya cheese, zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Pizza - $19.75: Marinara sauce, Daiya cheese, pineapple & ham. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Saute Kale - $18: Kale, cabbage, red bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, brown rice, & quinoa with your choice of chicken, tempeh or burger patty. Served with sweet potato. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas - $22: Chicken, onions and zucchini topped with salsa roja, salsa verde or mole sauce and melted Daiya cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Burrito - $22: Daiya cheese, mushroom, onions, zucchini, cabbage, chard, bell peppers with your choice of chicken, tempeh or burger patty wrapped in a spinach tortilla topped with our homemade mole sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $22: Poblano pepper stuffed with zucchini, mushroom, green bell pepper and onions topped with melted Daiya cheese and avocado served with corn tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Chicken Tacos Plate - $22: Chicken, pico de gallo, lettuce, avocado, Daiya cheese, and our homemade salsa. Served with black or pinto beans & Spanish rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Fiesta Plate - $35: Two enchiladas (one cheese/red salsa, one chicken/mole), one chile relleno, nachos with guacamole and sour cream, Spanish rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Burrito - $22: Black beans, brown rice, guacamole, Daiya cheese, red bell pepper, caramelized onions and lettuce with choice of protein, topped with salsa roja or verde. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita - $23: Chicken strips, red & green bell peppers, onions, zucchini & avocado served with corn tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla Grande - $22: Daiya cheese, caramelized onions, red bell pepper, mushroom, zucchini, and kale with a side of salsa roja. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Grain Meal - $22: Brown Rice, Beans, Daily Greens, Land and Sea Vegetables, Pressed Salad, and One Dressing or Sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Chicken Pesto Pasta - $21: Chicken, broccoli, zucchini, mushroom, green bell pepper and spinach with pesto sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Pasta - $21: Sausage, red bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, & zucchini with a freshly made tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Individual Tacos
- Potato & Cheese Taco - $3.95 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Barbacoa Taco - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Taco - $3.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Taco - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Taco - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Taco - $3.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Kid's Happy Face Chocolate Chip Pancake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kid's Cheese Sandwich - $9.75: Melted Daiya cheese, and tomatoes, on whole wheat or sourdough bread. Served with hash browns. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Egg Sausage Sandwich - $12: Tofu egg, sausage, on whole wheat or sourdough bread, served with potatoes. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides
- Side of Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Side of Sausage - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Toast - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Strawberry Almond Cake - $6: Organic cake. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Coconut Cake - $6: Organic cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemon Cake - $6: Organic cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Maca Cake - $6: Organic cake. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 3 Leches - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $6: Organic cake.
- Chocolate Cake - $6: Organic cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Green Tea Cake - $6: Organic cake. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Berries with Almonds Cake - $6: Organic cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Caramel Latte - $5.5
- House Cafecito - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Vanilla Latte - $5.5
- Mocha Latte - $5.5
- Mocha Mint Latte - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Americano - $4.5
- Espresso - $3.75
- Hot Maca - $6.25: Maca, cacao, cinnamon with steamed silk creamer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Cafe Latte - $4.95
- Agave Vanilla Latte - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chai Latte - $5.5
- Moringa Latte - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cappuccino - $4.5
- Cappuccino Italiano - $4.95: Authentic Italian cappuccino prepared by carefully folding thick, creamy, frothed milk into espresso. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Organic Juices - $9.5: Choose any 4: Apple, Spinach, Kale, Lemon, Orange, Ginger, Carrots, Beets Cucumber, Pineapple, Mint, Parsley, Celery. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Ginger Lemonade - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Wellness Shot - $5: Ginger, mint, turmeric, oregano.
- Milkshake - $7.95: Chocolate, vanilla, creamsicle.
- Horchata - $6
- Mint Lemonade - $6
- Iced Blended Maca - $8.5: Maca, cacao, coconut milk, vanilla coconut ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Smoothies
- Berry Antioxidant Smoothie - $10.95: Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, banana, goji berries, golden berries, dates & pomegranate juice.
- Green Veggies Smoothie - $9.95: Kale, spinach, cucumbers, ginger, avocado, dates & parsley.
- Vega Sport Smoothie - $9.95: Banana, almond milk, a scoop of protein powder & orange juice.
- Charger Boost Smoothie - $11.95: Maca, protein powder, acai berry, cashews, banana beet & pomegranate juice.
- Sun Butter Smoothie - $10.95: Sun butter, banana, cacao nibs, raw maca, dates & almond milk.
- Green Energy Smoothie - $9.95: Kale, spinach, apple, banana, dates & yerba mate.
- Coco Paradise Smoothie - $9.5: Coconut ice cream, cacao nibs, coconut milk, banana & cashews.
- Mango Smoothie - $9.95: Mango, banana, golden berries, goji berries, dates & orange juice.
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