Lunch Tip: Healthy Eating at Cafe Gratitude

Cafe Gratitude puts a healthy spin on comfort foods that we love: nachos, pizza and burgers.

The eatery in Larchmont Village serves organic raw and cooked vegan food made with locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant has quickly amassed a lunch crowd of locals since opening in March.

Dishes are named after positive expressions. Take for example, “I am festive,” “I am magical” or “I am transformed.” It all may seem a little out there at first, but go with the flow and you just might find a bit of inner peace while grabbing a bite to eat.

I’ve left feeling energized and satiated without going into food coma.

Greatest Dish Ever: Their version of a BLT sandwich includes sauteed maple coconut, romaine lettuce, sliced tomato, avocado and chipotle aioli on toasted panini bread. The sweetness of maple coconut paired with the tang of chipotle aioli is a flavorful combination. Known as “I am extraordinary.”  $11

Don’t Miss: "I am hearty." A deep dish pizza on an onion crust with marinara, pesto, tapenade and cashew ricotta. It’s great for sharing as an appetizer. $12

The Vibe: Earthy, urban and a little homey.

Cool Factor: Here you'll find celebrities and entertainment industry insiders dining alongside yoga moms and artists. Not enough? After you’ve made an order, the server implants a question of the day. Leaves me feeling, what else, but grateful.

Cafe Gratitude, 639 Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, 90004. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone: 323-580-6383.