Glowing Plant-Based Eatery — Restaurant in Los Angeles

New to CA. My wife and I are repeat customers (we come for the bfast burrito). Nice humble place. Great market selections (you can find some at Whole Foods, but nice to support small local biz). Kind staff for the most part.

Breakfast burritos are inconsistent (there is a review on Yelp where a gentleman mentions inconsistency- it is old but still seemingly applicable in our case).You need to make sure to ask for greens in store as their in store menu is different from online and greens are not included in burrito In store . I was told I need to make sure to ask until they “can figure out what we want to do with our menu”.

Also make sure to check that everything on the burrito is in stock while you are there as I was told the reason an item on my burritos were missing was because they were out of stock. I was told this after I called and noticed this at home. This is after being told it shouldn’t have come without the missing ingredient because the chef was there. I was confused by this as it implied that on days where the chef isn’t present it would come without them… 🤔

I felt cross examined as I was asked to provide examples as to when I purchased the same burrito before as if to verify my familiarity with the food. It’s the only item we order and we have receipts (?)

I was offered a refund or remake. I asked for a refund because I don’t live close by. The refund didn’t make things better, as we then chose not to eat the food because it wasn’t what we wanted (?)We’ve decided to opt out of getting food here.

I did purchase a few items, literally to just support smaller local businesses (I had some time to blow), and those items were good. They were also prepackaged familiar brands. As I said, great selection, but the inconsistency is why we won’t order food here. We will be back to try more of the juices though.

Still check it out!!! Just stay away from the breakfast...

Matt is awesome! He helped me today after the husky guy with the black beanie who was standing at the register when I walked in left me hanging. I walked in and walked up straight to the register and beanie guy who was standing there didn’t say hi or let me know he would be helping me out shortly because clearly he found it more important to start a whole conversation about his hair appointment next door with one of the hair stylist when she was over by the fridge shopping as I waited at the register. It would be different if the conversation was already going on before I walked in or walked up to the register but he started that conversation instead of saying hi or anything to me while I stood there. And even after all that beaning guy didn’t say hi or sorry and refused to acknowledge me, a customer, as he walked in front of me heading towards the espresso machine because he knew he was rude about it. There is a time and place for everything and I doubt they pay him to ignore paying customers who have been loyal since day one. I’m all about the food but service is very important to me and so I’m not feeling motivated to return any time soon and encounter the same energy because it left a bad taste in my mouth. I wish I asked if they shared tips so I wouldn’t tip but then again Matt was too awesome not to. Thanks again Matt for the awesome...

Glowing Eatery is a little sanctuary of health and flavor tucked right next to Cookbook Market in Echo Park. It’s 100% vegan, but you don’t need to be plant-based to appreciate what’s going on here—just someone who enjoys food that tastes good and makes you feel better after eating it.

The menu is thoughtful, vibrant, and seasonal. I had one of their bowls—hearty, colorful, and full of texture, with roasted veggies, grains, and a perfectly zippy house-made dressing. Their smoothies and fresh-pressed juices are just as carefully done: not too sweet, not too watery, just right. And the baked goods? Yes, they’re vegan—and yes, they’re actually delicious.

It’s a small space, more counter-service than café, but it’s warm, welcoming, and exactly what you’d want from a neighborhood vegan spot. You can eat in or take your food to go, and they also stock some pantry items and wellness goods if you’re browsing post-lunch.

Everything here feels like it’s been chosen with care—from the ingredients to the people behind the counter. Whether you’re vegan, veg-curious, or just in the mood for something nourishing, Glowing Eatery lives up...