Thai
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate vegan menu. Open Mon-Wed 10:00am-8:30pm, Thu-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
29 Reviews
First Review by vegan6
AlexejLatimer47
Points +24
Exquisite - Edit
Elaborate Veg and Vegan menu upon request. Curry and Pad Kee Mao were splendid. Strongly recommend quick service high quality and affordable pricing. Come support them !
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dvxvxs
Points +22
Vegans Beware - Edit
Lots of good options here. However, I recently ordered a tofu stir fried noodle bowl. The person on the phone even asked if I was vegan, and I said yes. I went to pick it up and brought it home and it was chicken and not tofu. Not the first time they messed up my order but this was a big error… at best. I hope it was not done intentionally. In any case, make sure you check your order before you leave.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-26
Pros: Options, Quality
Cons: Attention to Detai, Served meat to someone they knew was vegan
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dfaught
Points +17
delicious and vegan-friendly - Edit
The restaurant was closed for a special event the day we went, but the hostess graciously welcomed us in when we inquired because the event hadn't started yet. We didn't see a vegan menu, but they readily answered our questions about the vegan options. The food was really delicious, though the food was not spicy at all even when I asked for a 3 out of 4 spice level. We'd visit again if we have the chance.
Read morePros: very happy with the quality of the food
Cons: not spicy enough
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anarchavegana
Points +385
Solid food, tons of vegan options - Edit
The food was decent (not incredible but not bad!) and the server seemed to clearly understand what vegan meant. They have a separate vegetarian/vegan menu with everything clearly labeled. I liked how many vegan options there were and how diverse the choices were, I’ve had a lot of Vietnamese food and still was able to order something I’d never tried before. I got Thai tea with coconut milk and a Hu Thieu noodle soup. The atmosphere inside was cute and small but didn’t feel cramped.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Clearly labeled vegan, Cute atmosphere
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SusieDavid
Points +39
I love it - Edit
I have been going here for about 16 years. Chef Long has amazing vegan sauces such as the Viet curry. The veggies are very fresh. They are clear on what can be made vegan and what cannot, due to fish sauce or whatever. I love the vegan Pho, the vegan Tom Kha soup, and the sweet potato curry. Unfortunately the panag curry cannot be vegan and they are honest about that. They have brown rice. The spring rolls are lovely, as is the peanut sauce. A gem in Pierce County!
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meowcatsnikki
Points +59
Decent Food, terrible service - Edit
They have an extensive vegetarian/vegan menu. I got the vegan pad Thai with veggies which was decent, would order again. Very sweet though. Fried spring rolls were yummy.
Read moreService was absolutely terrible. The server (owner I think) made us wait to order and for water 10 minutes while she put her makeup on behind the counter. I had to go up and ask for a box and again for the check because she never came back after dropping off the food. She never refilled our water cups.
Order take out if you want to spend less than 1.5 hours in the restaurant for 2 dishes.
Pros: Vegan menu
Cons: Expensive for portions, Worst service in PNW, Loud music
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JANichols
Points +50
Ok but nothing special. - Edit
Located in a strip shopping center, there is not a ton of atmosphere. On the plus side, there is an extensive vegan menu. However, the food was average, and the service was not great. Our server was efficient but. It not the least bit friendly (and no, the restaurant was not busy), and was unable to address simple questions.
Read moreNot a bad place to visit in a pinch, but definitely not worth going out of way.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-15
Pros: Several vegan options, Fast service
Cons: Average tasting food, Service lacking
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Picy
Points +3437
Good food - Edit
They have a separate menu for vegetarian / vegan. The food was really good and not expensive, good portion.
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MichaelMartin
Points +21
Best vegan Pad Thai - Edit
We’ve become regulars at Long Beach Cafe. After trying the Pad Thai at every other restaurant in the area, I can tell you this is the spot.
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cmonge
Points +102
Awesome food! - Edit
So many options of vegan food. They seem to really cater to vegans. Great service, clean. I just wished I lived closer.
Read morePros: Fast service , Tofu can be added to almost everything
Cons: Wished it was closer to home
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Cpronovost
Points +688
Food is ok - Edit
They have an extensive vegan menu which I really appreciate, and they seem very knowledgeable about vegan food, but most of the 4 items we ordered were just ok. The vegan fried rice was pretty good- the rice had a nice ginger flavor and the veggies were cooked perfectly, but the fried tofu was pretty bad- no breading, just chunks of tofu put in a deep fryer. All in all, I would go back and try other things, but I won't expect too much.
Read morePros: Many options, Knowledgeable staff
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cadolph
Points +100
Don’t Think I’ll come Back - Edit
There are many vegan options in Lakewood, so I choose here because there wasn’t much info on HappyCow about it. We were the only ones in the cafe the entire time, which was good with a toddler. Even the ambiance was nice. The quality of the food was not good though. Found two black hairs in two dishes (I’ve got red hair y’all and my child’s is blonde). One - maybe a mistake. Two - that’s just not following health protocols. There’s so many more Vietnamese options in the area to choose from so I wouldn’t try here again.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Quiet, Fast service
Cons: Hair in food in two different dishes, The owner was weird around my child, Dishes tasted kinda bland
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beth51
Points +27
Not as impressed - Edit
I went after lunchtime and was one of two tables. Other table served immediately. My wait was longer than necessary for empty restaurant. Vegan menu is actually vegetarian. When asked about vegan options, server was no responsive. Food was average. I would probably not go back, more because of the long-stained dirty tablecloths than anything.
Read morePros: Food was good, Price was proportional to value
Cons: Slow service, Dirty table cloth , Unfriendly staff
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anttgod
Points +36
The food and service are good - Edit
The food is seasoned well and the servers go out of their way to make you fill comfortable.
Read morePros: Plenty of began options, The service is helpful
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MysoreDon
Points +80
Wow!!! - Edit
Saw the great reviews and I 100% concur!!! Extremely friendly staff, separate vegan/vegetarian menu, and they know the difference. The food quality was excellent and I had the pineapple-sweet potato curry with tofu....WONDERFUL!!!
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emilycarlson
Points +107
Sweet Potato Curry! - Edit
Definitely mention you are a vegan and they will make sure to serve you a vegan dish. I always order the sweet potato curry. It’s honestly sooooo good. I go here with my coworkers all the time and all the meat eaters love this place too. I highly recommend it, especially for a group of people with different dietary needs.
Read morePros: Many options for different diets, The food is so good!, Very accommodating
Cons: Little pricey, Lunch rush can be busy, They need to highlight their vegan menu better!
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JuneAnnYue
Points +63
awesome - Edit
I love this place! Sadly the last time i was here, our vehicle was broken into. Ive been iffy about going back due to the location. The food is good, but if they are busy, the staff seems overwhelmed and not as attentive.
Read morePros: great food
Cons: not the best area, small location, little dining r
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KathrinFerrell
Points +274
Would give 5 stars if I could! - Edit
Separate vegan menu, super friendly and attentive staff originally from Danang in Vietnam, the sweet potato curry was to die for!! Will come back if I get the chance!
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MorganCade
Points +18
Great Food, Large Menu, Friendly Service - Edit
I've been here a couple times now. They have a separate vegan menu with quite a lot of options. Everything I've tried so far has been great, and I've always had friendly and quick service.
Read morePros: Lots of choices, Separate vegan menu, Customer Service
Cons: none
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bbrock9
Points +22
Wonderful - Edit
Nice atmosphere. Quiet and lovely
Read morePros: Great staff. Very accommodating for those that are
Cons: none
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VMuse
Points +13
wonderful flavor - Edit
Love the flavor and spices. I had the Pineapple Fried Rice with vegetables and the Tom Yum soup. Both were full of flavor and very fresh.
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JessicaTree
Points +20
First Experience - Edit
Oh man this place is great! Separate vegetarian/vegan menu, and you can order your entree as spicy as you can handle! I got green bean tofu with level 3 spice and two fried spring rolls with peanut sauce, and I am more than satisfied! I will definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu!
Read morePros: Vegan Menu, Variable spice level, All food freshly made
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rrr1976
Points +59
Great Vegan Options, Great staff - Edit
They do a great job here.
Read morePros: Fresh, Quaint
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Mae
Points +60
Great vegan friendly Thai food - Edit
I decided to check this place out when I heard that they have a separate vegan menu. There is always a little bit of hesitancy with Asian restaurants, especially when there is a language barrier. While the separate menu actually says "Vegetarian Menu", not "vegan", many of the items use the word "vegan" in their description. The only thing that was a little off-putting was after asking for the vegan menu, and asking for a "vegan version of Thai's Garden," the waitress immediately then asked me what kind of meat I wanted. I'm willing to believe that it was just habit. The food was delicious. I will definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Vegan menu, great food, good prices
Cons: language barrier
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veganmomma12
Points +61
THE BEST OUT there - Edit
this restaurant really knows vegan and even has a separate vegan menu upon request. we eat here weekly and have never been disappointed. don't forget to ask for some of their jasmine tea with your meal.
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ccvorn
Points +20
Nice find in Lakewood! - Edit
My friend and I ordered pad thai with half veg and half tofu off the vegan menu and it was delicious! The server was also very helpful and courteous!
Read morePros: vegan menu, friendly staff, ample parking
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cincorobles
Points +120
Vegan Menu - Edit
Went to LB Cafe today and received a separate menu with great looking selections, I ordered the sweet potato, pineapple and tofu curry, delicious... truly. The service was attentive and friendly, the prices fair. Located in a small strip of shops, the locale was pleasant. I only wish their vegan selections were part of the regular menu to entice more to the smart choices an animal free diet provides all.
Read morePros: Many Choices, Great Taste
Cons: Separate menu
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