Variable Cafe

Nice tasty food in a chilled vibes environment. The food is pretty tasty but nothing out of the ordinary. Most dishes would be found on the menu in other restaurants - they just bring them all togeth... Read more

Nice tasty food in a chilled vibes environment. The food is pretty tasty but nothing out of the ordinary. Most dishes would be found on the menu in other restaurants - they just bring them all together on one menu. As a consequence the restaurant doesn’t follow a certain type of cuisine but rather serves vegan dishes from around the world, from sweet Chinese style battered cauliflower to Indian curries, Vietnamese pho, Italian pasta and California style salads. No alcohol served here. Read less

I'm honestly not sure how this place has good reviews. I've eaten here twice, and both times have been disappointing. 1. Bahn Mi The bread was old—like, really old—and tasted awful. The veg... Read more

I'm honestly not sure how this place has good reviews. I've eaten here twice, and both times have been disappointing. 1. Bahn Mi The bread was old—like, really old—and tasted awful. The veggies seemed like they were past their prime, possibly expired a week ago. The vegan meat was decent, but I wouldn't recommend this dish. 2. TBS Soup The soup wasn’t bad, and I liked the lentils, but it didn’t feel fresh. It tasted more like something that was microwaved rather than cooked from scratch. 3. Blue Latte The blue latte was actually good, which is the only reason I gave two stars. If you’re looking for vegan Vietnamese food, I’d recommend trying somewhere else. Parking can be tricky. There’s street parking available for $1 per hour. Read less

excellent food, great service, super accommodating for allergies. cute and charming interior. i would highly recommend the northern lights pasta and shrimp appetizer. the pho tasted a bit too sweet fo... Read more

excellent food, great service, super accommodating for allergies. cute and charming interior. i would highly recommend the northern lights pasta and shrimp appetizer. the pho tasted a bit too sweet for me (bbq sauce?) but others did enjoy it, could just be a palette difference. but the pasta was PHENOMENAL!! i just wish there was a bit more seitan (u can see in the picture the portion is super small compared to the pasta/salad), but other than that, heavenly. Read less

Fantastic all vegan menu! A wide variety of flavors to experience, and each one was delicious. The tofu skewers are absolutely amazing, don't go here without trying them. Our kids loved the carr... Read more

Fantastic all vegan menu! A wide variety of flavors to experience, and each one was delicious. The tofu skewers are absolutely amazing, don't go here without trying them. Our kids loved the carrot cake and pumpkin pie desserts. Setting and vibe was nice and clean, but a little too open, not a great place to sit and talk with any degree of privacy. Read less

The laid-back atmosphere and friendly service of this restaurant made me want to stick around and try everything on the menu. I highly recommend the drunk cauliflower as a starter—don’t forget to use ... Read more

The laid-back atmosphere and friendly service of this restaurant made me want to stick around and try everything on the menu. I highly recommend the drunk cauliflower as a starter—don’t forget to use the dipping sauce! Any entree is worth it, just close your eyes and pick. :) Finally, end your meal with a delicious mango smoothie! I took mine on-the-go for an afternoon walk around Venice Beach. Would frequent here again and again! Read less