M Cafe de Chaya

(323) 525-0588

7119 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046 34.0835 -118.3445

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Neighborhoods: Melrose, Central LA

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M Cafe de Chaya

M CAFE DE CHAYA

What People Are Saying About M Cafe de Chaya

The Editor

Martha Burr

Citysearch

This haute macrobiotic bistro gleams inside with glass deli cases, smooth wooden tables and white tile while tables beneath market umbrellas. Attracting a hodgepodge of locals ranging from young moms with babies in slings to 70-something hippies to Melrose fashionistas, this is where everyone can enjoy healthy dining courtesy of the former private chefs of Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna. The menu offers macrobiotic cuisine made without refined sugar, dairy products, meat or egg. Rice bowls, salads, healthy burgers, panini, wraps and sushi highlight organic ingredients. Japanese breakfast is a…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/17/09

Delicious Health Food

by wonderlily at Citysearch

Thankfully, I discovered this wonderful establishment a few years ago while hungry and scouting for food on a Saturday afternoon. Upon entering, I discovered a wonderful layout of colorful looking fresh foods set in simple white plates in a long display case that stretched the width of the café. Inside, the seating consists of small round tables with French bistro wicker chairs and a long wooden communal table. The small tables outside are coveted among its patrons in the spring, summer and fall seasons. Come lunchtime and the place is packed with a variety of people: vegans, vegetarians, macrobiotics, celebrities, hipsters, people coming in from a work out and locals like me who are not vegan nor macrobiotic but looking for a healthy meal. My favorites amongst the menu items are the California Club, The M Chop Salad, the Spicy Tuna and Spicy shrimp sushi rolls, Organic Fries, Big Macro, the Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup, Carrot and Barley soup, Bi-Bim Bop and Brown Rice Pudding. Tasty selections from the deli include the Scarlet Quinoa, Broccolini Pepperoncini, and Kale with Spicy Peanut Sauce. I’d recommend you taste the deli items before ordering if visiting for the first time. I made the mistake of ordering the Falafel wrap on my second visit to M Café and I almost never came back; it was incredibly dry and disappointing, stay away :>

  • Pros: healthy, no processed foods, friendly staff, clean displays
  • Cons: parking, lack of seating on busy days
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/02/08

Delicious food!!!

by Jokats at Citysearch

I absolutely LOVE M Cafe. I work nearby and it's my favorite place to get lunch, although I can't really afford to get it as often as I'd like. My favorites are the California Club sandwich and the Grilled Tuna Burger. They are SO good. I normally only stick to those two things because they're so delicious I don't even want anything else, but today I decided to try something new and I have to admit, it was the most disappointing lunch I've ever had from M Cafe. I got the Tuna Tataki salad. I thought they would make it fresh when I ordered, but they have those salads already made. I wasn't a fan. But now I know for next time! My friend loves the M Chopped Salad and gets it almost every time with a side order of fries. I'm not a vegan or vegetarian by the way...I just love the food here. It's so fresh and healthy and guilt-free! Wish I could have it everyday.

  • Pros: Healthy, delicious food.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/28/08

I LOVE M!

by sueinthepark at Citysearch

I am a vegetarian (sometimes vegan) and I love, love, love this place! The staff has always been friendly, the food is not only tasty and healthy, but I FEEL better after I eat there. With that said, I take visitors here whenever they're in town (sometimes kicking and screaming) and I have yet to have anyone who hasn't fallen in love with the place. Even the most die-hard of meat eaters have something to order (the North Carolina pulled "Pork" sandwich is fantastic!

Whenever I haven't been feeling well, I go in and ask what I could order that will help. (This isn't a service they offer, but the owner KNOWS HIS STUFF!) The miso soup is magical, in my opinion.

I wish the prices were a little lower b/c of my budget, but I understand that they buy the best organic ingredients, and that costs more. If I could, I'd be there every day. Try to treat yourself at least once a week for your health!

  • Pros: Food, staff
  • Cons: Parking, sometimes not enough seating.

The Details on M Cafe de Chaya

Look Good:

There are two registers, one for sit-down orders and one for takeout. Sushi, sandwiches, soups and a few other things come pre-packaged, and the line moves quickly.

What to Drink:

Get a vitamin jolt with fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, or try the organic coffee and tea drinks. Alcoholic beverages include Eel River beer and select white and red wines by glass or bottle.

Parking:

Avoid the Pink's lot--they tow. There are usually spots in front and in back of the cafe.

Fun Fact:

Devout macrobiotic follower Gwyneth Paltrow is among the cafe's fans.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Carte Blanche, American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Breakfast, Quiet, Celeb Hangout, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Business Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Health Food, French, Vegetarian

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