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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.
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1700 S Catalina Ave Ste 103 (at Ave I), Redondo Beach, California, USA, 90277
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Last update on 19 Jun 2023 by vagovegano
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46 Reviews
First Review by jcpenick
Phil.NJ
Points +58
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 +44
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
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vagovegano
Points +5407
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
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msridhar
Points +33
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 +409
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 +3297
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 +220
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 +13128
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.
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shortkozmo
Points +51
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 +157
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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ziffrus
Points +66
Food is ok pet policy is not - Edit
The food here is decent. Unfortunately, they are not pet friendly in their outdoor seating area. Feels a bit peculiar for a vegan spot.
Read morePros: it’s Vegan
Cons: mediocre food , attitude of management , pet policy
archcmanus
Doesn't seem fair to give a poor rating because you assumed you could bring your dog to a restaurant. The food is delicious.
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HJS
Points +97
Delicious food, Great staff - Edit
Lovely meal here. We had the eggplant lasagne (a vegan special which should really be a regular thing as it was fab) and the enchiladas. Lovely food. Healthy. Well thought out. Extremely friendly waiting staff who couldn't do enough for us. Gorgeous seating in the open air courtyard. Good for a romantic evening.
Read moreNot entirely vegan however so check the menu and ask for daiya cheese.
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zoeetz123456
Points +168
This was very good but some things were not great. - Edit
The place is amazing it is a big zen temple. It is beautiful in so many ways. The food was a little bland but the Tempe sauce was amazing !!! The service was not great it is very small so you no and it's hard to find but a great location.
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srb
Points +11
Definitely the "Best Eats" in the Riviera Village - Edit
I've only lived in RB since 2000 and been eating at TGT since 2003. I used to love talking to the owners and even got two recipes for what I believe are the two best items on their menu, the tofu dressing and peanut butter pie! I can't get enough of both :-) Just miss the owners not being there so I don't go as often as I used to, but when I do, I usually order the walnut loaf with house salad and extra tofu dressing. If I need a boost, I'll treat myself to an elixir as well. You must eat there if you are in RB or you'll be missing out on what I believe is the best restaurant in the Riviera Village.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-07-21
Pros: Great Food, Great Ambiance and Decor
Cons: Miss the owners, they know their food., New staff not as food knowledgeable., New staff not as friendly and attentive.
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ChloeGross
Points +112
tasty and healthy - Edit
Some dishes are better than others. The peanut butter pie is one of the best vegan dessert's I've ever tried.
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