Raw-friendly mostly-vegan restaurant providing an extensive menu of fusion and comfort cuisine. Features dishes like lettuce tacos and lasagna, pizza, waffles, and other vegan meals like white truffle fettucine and its signature Sun burger. Offers a selection of rich smoothies, cupcakes, and raw pies. Everything is organic except the Beyond Burger. Sunday brunch is served till 3pm. Est. 2009 originally as SunPower Natural Cafe and moved into this larger space in 2014. Under new ownership January 2023. Confirmed still fully vegan November 2024. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-11:30pm.
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10820 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California, USA, 91604
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176 Reviews
First Review by Hugo
sillyvegan
Points +51
great vegan food options and atmosphere - Edit
I've only been once, a friend that lives in North Hollywood took me and we had a very nice time. We sat in the lounge area outside because she brought her dog with her. I loved the food and the gluten free options, the service was good. I had Moroccan lentil stew and gluten free pizza :)
Read moreI would totally come back if I'm ever back in California.
Pros: great vegan food, gluten free options, nice atmosphere
Cons: Not too cheap
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Tazzybean
Points +48
Awesome place... - Edit
I like to go on the weekends for their "vegan" omelet. It comes with finger potatoes or mixed greens, I recommend spending an extra dollar and getting their Caesar salad instead. If the omelette isn't covered with avocado make sure they check for ripe ones in the kitchen, usually it comes with avocado on top. Addendum: They now serve mashed potatoes and gravy as a side as well (with the vegan omelet). It's okay, but the gravy isn't as good as Real Food Daily's.
Read moreI haven't checked out their other recipes yet...but plan to. YUMMY!
Updated from previous review on 2016-08-29
Pros: organic, great wait staff
Cons: Pricey, but worth it
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EcoJoe
Points +68
RawDiculous - Edit
Wow this place is so pleasant. I am sitting on peaceful outdoor deck under a tree. Service always the best, food is creative and love all their raw options even though some are cooked. Before leaving a must is their yummy cupcakes. One of the best in LA for sure.
Read morePros: Organic, Amazing service, Great ambience
Cons: Can hear cars
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mpchironi
Points +72
Take out was fantastic - Edit
We ordered the food online so I cannot really write a review of the place itself. However I can tell you the food was amazing! We got the quinoa salad, the BLT burger and the Cookie Dough for dessert. I'm still amazed at what they can do with dessert! Delivery time as also not too long if you keep in mind that the driver had to come down to Hollywood on Cahuenga. We are definitely planning to go there in person the next time to check the vibe.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Fast delivery
Cons: A bit pricy
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socalRob
Points +235
Fun to eat here, but a little bit style over substance - Edit
I liked the ambience here, and am especially glad I went for brunch, so I could enjoy the sunshine out in front of the restaurant. The place is a little hidden away in its own cove which made for a nice meal.
Read moreThe food was good, but I expected more of it for how expensive the meal was. I wasn't full by the time I left. Next time I visit, I might do so with the family and order a variety of dishes to share.
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ArtVB
Points +332
Good pizza - Edit
I visited Sun Cafe for dinner. Food was delicious: A tasty curry with black rice and a daily special: fig and smoked tempeh pizza. I liked both and the crust of the pizza was very tasty. I enjoyed very much the food. What I didn't like was that my table was close to the bathroom. The bathroom was clogged and as people got in and out of the bathroom a funny smell went all over the restaurant. The managers should definitely avoid this type of situations from happening. I would love to give SunCafe the extra star next time that I visit.
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Andi12
Points +215
Special place - Edit
I've only been here once, but I would go back in a heartbeat! The food was awesome, especially the Caesar salad.
Read morePros: Nice raw selection, Great atmosphere, Creative food
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PrincessJoyVilla
Points +42
stunning! amazing raw and cooked, my fav vegan cafe in LA! - Edit
Stunning food! Yes it's a little on the pricey side but a perfect place to take your date or have a lunch meeting with someone you care about. I adore the Shamrock milkshake which is creamy thick and rich and delicious have it as a dessert! Also the wrong nachos are to die for and definitely leave you feeling full.
Read moreThe staff is always super friendly especially for LA standards in the homey comfortable feel makes it worth the price. I normally order a meal with coffee and some dessert and end up spending about $45 for myself, but I stay for three hours or more and relax getting free refills of water and just getting great service no matter what. I suggest that you come eat some good food and stay for a while there's also deals for the lunch menu and during the happy hour which I think you can spend under 20 and get a full meal. It's deathly not for the cheap but for flavor, atmosphere and relaxation for a vegan or vegetarian this place tops it all! You have to try it at least try some of the desserts and the drinks it's comparable to Café gratitude but much less busy and a little more laid-back in that has couches and outdoor seating: there's a cool atmosphere but never any hipsters which I absolutely adore and it's in a great little pocket off of North Hollywood 101 coming in from Hollywood so it's a great place to fine. Go here tell him Joy sent you!
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alexakat@burnham.org
Points +13
Pricy - Edit
Dropped by on my way thru and grabbed a quesadilla and iced tea to go .. nice dog friendly patio with water bowls that my dog sincerely appreciated. Lady at to-go counter initially didn't seem happy to be there, but she cheered up somewhat and managed a smile or two. Seemed like I waited a realllllly long time for my order .. almost 25 mins .. considering it was 2:30p on Wed. and there were only a couple tables with people eating. So if you're in a hurry, be sure to call it in first. And bring extra quarters if you park at the meters.
Read moreThe quesadilla was very tasty, but crazy spicy hot .. I was surprised it didn't come with some sort of warning, lol. I even pulled off the jalepenos at one point so I could get thru it, it seemed there was some very spicy red oil involved. I added avocados and got the rice tortilla which was very yummy. But even still, I walked out of there with a standard sized quesadilla a la carte, and a 16oz ice tea for $25. Ouch.
Pros: Tasty and vegan
Cons: Pricy and long wait
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jackie.r.7289
Points +141
Excellent food in beautiful setting - Edit
My main complaint is it's so hard to get to from Santa Monica! Located in Studio City, there's a large selection of outside seating as well as on the inside, which feels like it could be your own personal dining room. So warm and cutely decorated! The food is fantastic - the type of place you'd take a friend who eats meat and always complains about vegetarian spots. The menu is a good mix between raw and cooked, giving everyone options. Why the four stars and not five? Service can be very slow, and at times, it feels they're not paying much attention. Friendly enough when they do come over though. The food is really standout and great portion sizes! We shared:
Read more- Mint shamrock smoothie - One of the great things about this place is when you order a smoothie, you can choose to have them split it between two glasses for you and your dining partner. The serving is then about the size of a smallish water cup and more than enough - very satisfying! You feel you're drinking a fantastic mint milkshake, and yet this is made of mint, spinach, bananas, cacao, cashews and agave!
- BBQ cauliflower - This was awesome! Heavy on the BBQ sauce but not fried! For those who usually eat meat and love wings, you'd likely really enjoy this dish. For vegetarians, it's just a great dish packed with zesty flavor. The pickle was a nice contrast to the smokey-sweet BBQ.
- Shaved brussel sprouts with garlic sauce (special) - Great garlicky flavor without being overwhelming! Almost tasted like something you'd get at a Chinese restaurant without being so oily. Nice ratio of sauce to vegetable. My fiancé felt this was a bit too salad-feeling, but did note he prefers whole brussel sprouts, as opposed to shaved ones.
- Butternut squash pizza (special) - It was already a few weeks ago that we came here, and I'm struggling to remember all of the toppings on this pizza. Suffice it to say it was packed with toppings - including a healthy serving of butternut squash, which was nicely sauteed on top. BBQ flavors here as well, I guess we were feeling the BBQ when ordering that night! We had the cooked crust, not raw.
- Raw cookie dough cheesecake - We were pretty stuffed, but knowing it can sometimes be hard to make our way over here due to traffic, I couldn't pass up on their fantastic dessert! I don't know that I'd say this tastes like cookie dough, but it certainly has a great sweet and slightly chocolatey flavor. The crust is definitely homemade as well and a yummy graham cracker one.
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CaseyDc
Points +20
so good! - Edit
It's great and not that crowded. Please go eat there, wouldn't want to see it shut down.
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Hungwy
Points +274
great place - Edit
Very helpful staff. Good food. Pleasant atmosphere.
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Thalassa4
Points +76
Good All Vegan Reasonably Priced - Edit
I liked the atmosphere and the prices weren't over the top. I tried the Sunday Brunch with Sun Florentine, coffee and a mimosa. My mild disappointment was in the hollandaise sauce, which was brighter yellow than pictured, and therefore unsurprisingly tasted too strong of mustard. I don't know if it was an off day, or they need to try a different egg substitute or "creamy" ingredient. I will definitely go back but try a different main course. Food is otherwise good.
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pkashani
Points +62
Such a score! - Edit
SunCafe was an all around great experience. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and delicious food. Haven't had as good high end vegan in a long time. Equal to NYC's Blossom or Candle 79. Prices were reasonable for such high quality. And kombucha on tap! A must do when in the area.
Read morePros: Organic, Ambience, Kombucha on tap
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LeySauce
Points +31
Ambiance 100% - Edit
The character of this place is top notch. food taste very good. i had the mac and cheese
Read morePros: Drinks
Cons: parking (unnecessary valet)
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liciu
Points +32
incredible! - Edit
Love everything on the menu. Exquisite!
Read moreCons: brunch should be available everyday
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superveggies
Points +33
Excellent Family Dinner - Edit
Went out for dinner with a large group. We got the Mad Hatter table (middle of the restaurant, mixed chair choices). The sommelier helped us pick for the table and we had several lovely wines paired mostly with the weekly specials.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
Cons: Price
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Vetvegan
Points +56
Very nice place w/ outdoor & indoor seating. - Edit
Went here on Saturday 6/13/15. Had the tacos which were a very nice surprise. 3 tacos of grilled zucchini slices, shredded purple cabbage, spot of tomato salsa & a squirt of mild sauce. Also had a small raw cinnamon "bun" in a rolled up slice with a cashew dipping sauce. Excellent--very rich.
Read morePros: Inside/outside seating; friendly staff., Creative menu; something for everybody., Valet parking if needed.
Cons: A little pricy, but it's Studio City.
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raw is my religion
Points +22
Suncafe, our brunch - Edit
Our second time at Suncafe and we had a nice brunch here.
Read moreWe started with the soup and salad combo, the raw mushroom soup was so good, we got 2 more regular size servings through out the day. The soup is a great value for $7.
We also had the sun bruschetta, raw sun nachos, the fiesta burger, and pesto with crackers. The soup was definitely the best dish we had today.
I posted a video on the food at Suncafe, watchi it here
http://rawismyreligion.com/suncafe-organic-cuisine
Updated from previous review on Monday June 08, 2015
Pros: organic, completely vegan, delicious everyday food
Cons: attitude of the employes, were out of many raw componets, confusing menu
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Veggie Army
Points +107
Mostly Raw vegan - Edit
At SunCafe in Studio City...BEST BEETS EVER! -- at SunCafe
Read moreI don't normally like beets, but theses were fresh and pickled just right so that they maintained their crispity crunchiness and didn't have that gooey aluminum aftertaste.
I'm noticing a theme of me being the happiest in my pictures if they're taken during dessert. Hmmmm. This is the raw Almond Butter Cheesecake at SunCafe in Studio City. It doesn't taste like or like cake,and Pastor didn't much care for it since he was expecting a creamy tart custardy type thing, but I loved it because it tasted like a Almond Macaroon on top of fluffy raw chocolate.
Veg out,
Veggie Army
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mep
Points +418
Delicious Food and Great Atmosphere - Edit
I'm always blown away by the food! I've now taken most of my family and friends here, and everyone I've brought here has returned on their own. I was hesitant to try some of the raw entrees, but they've always been great! Amazing pizzas, portobello burgers, soups, salads, cheesecakes, shakes, and basically everything else!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Organic, Great ambiance
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VeganLeaks
Points +155
Sexy Vegan Dining - Edit
This place was conveniently located 1 block from my hotel during a trip to Universal Studios. What a great find! Thanks to Happy Cow. We sat outside on a beautiful evening accompanied by a great wine list, and great food and great company. We ordered a pesto pizza, French onion soup, fettuccini "Alfredo", and baked mac and cheese. The French onion soup was the first I've found that was plant based and it was amazing. The pizza was light and great to split as an appetizer and the pasta was so good!
Read morePros: Ambiance, Wine, Outdoor Garden Seating
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gabbyrox7
Points +26
Savory, Scrumptious, and Sexy - Edit
I have recently been trying my hand at eating a raw food diet and have been able to test out several LA restaurants that cater to this lifestyle. After being vegan for three years and having no real like finding a satisfying sandwich alternative I'm so pleased to say that Suncafe has THE BEST raw sandwich that has ever graced my mouth. I ordered the fiesta burger with their house made raw bun along side the almond butter cake for a treat and I was utterly impressed by the rich flavor that came through in every bite. It also helped that the outdoor patio seating is not only intimate but also stunning while being cozy. I hope to make this place a regular stomping ground for my friends and me! :D
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Tascha
Points +24
delightful - Edit
Really excellent and much a better deal than some of the other really trendy vegan raw places. Happy hour food is a great yummy deal. Awesome desserts.
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AlessandraTaryn
Points +237
Sweet Kale Shake takes it all - Edit
The Sweet Kale Shake is one of the best smoothies you will ever have. I'm never disappointed with the food at Sun Café, everything I've tried here has been amazing and the service is fantastic. I reallllyy wish the portions were bigger though. Raw Leaf Tacos are killer, sun burger is great, pad Thai, all their pizzas, Zucchini tacos, oh my!! Definitely a little pricey for their small portions.
Read morePros: delicious food, sweet kale shake
Cons: price, small portions
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
Tasty & Flavorful - Edit
Since they moved location, I figured it was time to update my review. The new place is lovely and spacious. It's in a converted house, so there's an outdoor patio as well as lots of indoor seating within the different rooms separated by French doors. The service is friendly as always. Sun Café is one of our favorite restaurants and it's wonderful to see them grow into this new space. Valet parking is available as well as street parking.
Read moreAs for the food, there are some new items on the menu, but many of the old standards are there as well. We enjoy trying their specials too, especially at brunch, like the benedict and florentine. Over the years, we have tried almost all of the menu and it never disappoints. The food is so tasty and packed with flavor. Definitely a treat for the palate. The raw pizzas are the best I've had anywhere and the kale salad is amazing as is their homemade Sun chorizo which is on multiple different dishes. The raw cookie dough cheesecake is out of this world. On this most recent visit, we had the cast-iron skillet mac and cheese and the mushroom spinach quinoa risotto. Just delicious. And don't forgot to try their shakes! I really could just go on and on.
While I enjoy their raw and cooked dishes equally now, it was Sun Café that really opened my eyes to everything that raw could do. I recommend them to everyone. They also do a weekday happy hour if someone wants to try multiple smaller items. If you've never been, now is the time with their new location.
Pros: flavorful and tasty, lovely space, raw and cooked
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dancingvegan
Points +854
Rawfully Delish!! - Edit
This food raw-ked my taste buds!!
Read moreI had the Italian Sandwich, my friend the Zucchini Lasagna, and we shared a bowl of mushroom soup.
Hello??? How can they make just ordinary ingredients taste so extraordinary and make your mouth and tummy SO happy?? Pure genius I tell you!
To look at owner/chef Ron he doesn't physically show signs of possessing super human qualities like Superman or Spiderman or any other super-hero, but he does.
The place is small yet can accommodate many. It is clean, and nicely, yet simply decorated. In addition to inside seating, two tables adorn the sidewalk.
Parking is metered for maximum one hour at a time on the same side of the street; two hours at a time across the street.
If you have been thinking about going to this place, stop thinking and just do it! Your tummy and mouth will thank you!!
Their food is the reason they are one of the top vegan restaurants in the world and are in Happy Cow's first ever cookbook out in June 2014!
Pure genius, I tell you!
Pros: Extraordinary Flavor, Perfect Portions, Painstakingly Precious Presentation
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