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Ahimsa / Higher Taste Plant Based

Reviews 781

• Y T
  Thu, 1 Feb 2024 22:12
  This is my first visit to Higher Taste through my daughter's guidance. It was a rainy Thursday around lunch hour. The place was empty and there was only one lady behind the counter smiling at us. She gave us a warm greeting and showed us the menu on the counter, then patiently wait for us browsing before ordering. I ordered the jalapeno burger and a side of sweet potato fries. I considered the portion for the fries quite generous. They were slightly more salty to my taste but still great. The burger patty has a slight smokey taste. I have been a vegetarian for decades and I am not going to compare it with a real burger. I am willing to say I will take this any day over a Beyond burger patty. My lunch mate had a Thai Temple Bowl. I took a bit of the Thai peanut dressing for tasting and I say it has a good balance between the sweetness and nutty taste. Prices are quite reasonable given the recent bout of inflation and higher prices. Parking is paid street parking so it is a good opportunity to dispose of some of your quarters, and add to your daily step counts. As for recycling, I do not see separate bins, but they are using paper plates and bowls. I was studying and living in Long Beach decades ago. It is a delight to find this place as a tourist now. I definitely would recommend this place to my friends - vegetarians or not.
• Sarah B
  Sat, 6 Jan 2024 22:55
  I came here a few years ago and it was good, and I just went back and it was even better than I remember. Their homemade vegan burger patty is delicious, the staff was super nice, and the vibe is welcoming. Looking forward to coming back soon!
• Sarah Burney
  Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:34
  I absolutely love this vegan cafe! The food is fantastic (especially the avocado jalapeño cheeseburger), but more than that, their cookies are SO GOOD. I’ve literally never had such good cookies, what to speak of vegan cookies. They also seem to have recently updated the ambiance inside and it’s really welcoming and peaceful.
• Meow Meow
  Thu, 13 Jul 2023 2:51
  The orange chicken burger and the chicken tenders were the BEST vegan chicken I have ever tasted!!! Atmosphere was nice, although a little too warm. Staff was friendly and helpful. All around great vegan restaurant!
• N S
  Fri, 17 Mar 2023 2:14
  Loved their food. We ordered Avocado Jalapeno Cheeseburger with split pea soup, Orange Chik'n Burger with French Fries and chocolate shake. The Avocado Jalapeno Cheeseburger was just yummy, made with their freshly made house-patty. Service was good. Polite and friendly. No complaints. Beautiful ambience with lots of indoor plants. It was very refreshing. However, they don’t have recycling bins and they could replace plastics with compostable/biodegradable plastics or paper products. We have just one planet, and it is on the verge of dying. Wish more people were mindful about the waste pollution.