Vegan · Vegetarian
A 100% vegan and organic Little Italy cafe where Roger was won over by the Liberated and Transformed bowls and by the restaurant's affirmation-based ordering concept.
Cafe Gratitude's Little Italy location is listed as closed on Yelp, and confirmed closed by HappyCow. This page keeps Roger's dated review as a record, not as a place to visit.
Yelp — Cafe Gratitude (San Diego) listed as closed (2026-09-18) ↗This page is kept as part of the dated record. The order notes below describe the place as Roger recommended it, not as it operates today.
From Roger’s camera roll
From Roger’s Foursquare
On Roger’s lists: Guide to San Diego's best spots, SD's Vegan/Vegetarian Joints!.
Source-backed notes
Checked in 11 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Aug 6, 2022. See the check-in log
“I am...Liberated....and I am Transformed...”
Roger was won over by this 100% vegan and organic Little Italy cafe's affirmation-based menu, ordering the Liberated and Transformed bowls and calling the portions well-judged for a satisfying but not overstuffed vegan meal.
Stay in the neighborhood
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Keep exploring
Browse the Vegan page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
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