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M Cafe de Chaya

Item: M Cafe de Chaya
Author: Wendy O'Dea

Cuisine: Vegetarian

10Best Says

If you eat so cleanly that, in addition to going gluten free, you've eliminated refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat and poultry then you might be hard up to find a restaurant to pop into for a light bite. But M Café de Chaya, which bills itself as contemporary macrobiotic cuisine, can fill that gap. Nearly all of their meals and smoothies can be made gluten free--if they aren't already--and they stock a wide selection of gluten free desserts. They also serve fish, so it's not entirely vegan. M Cafe has three locations: Beverly Hills, Brentwood and Melrose where, apparently, all the clean eaters hang out.

Address:

11678 San Vicente Boulevard
Brentwood, CA 90049

Phone:

310/207-1122

Website:

mcafedechaya.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Wendy O'Dea
Los Angeles Local Expert

Gluten Free Casual Dining: "The Bento Box is always a good bet."

Best for Gluten Free Casual Dining Because: Gluten free doesn't necessarily mean healthy--unless it's at M Café. If you've cut the junk out of your diet, you've still got M Café.

Main Menu
- Sushi A La Carte
  Garden Hand Roll
  
  avocado, cucumber, daikon sprouts, carrot, braised tofu, umeboshi paste & fresh shiso leaf ($2.75)
  
  Shiitake-Avocado Roll*
  
  sweet soy-glazed shiitake with avocado & cucumber ($2.75)
  
  Spicy Tuna Roll*
  
  chopped tuna, seven-spiced soy-mayo, cucumber & avocado ($2.95)
  
  Fresh Salmon Cucumber Roll
  
  grilled salmon, avocado & cucumber ($2.95)
  
  Spicy Shrimp Avocado Roll
  
  chopped organic shrimp, seven spiced soy-mayo, cucumber & avocado ($2.95)
  
  Rainbow Roll (no rice)
  
  almond sushi “rice” with a rainbow of assorted vegetables ($2.75)
  
  Inari Sushi
  organic brown sushi rice stuffed inside a seasoned tofu pouch and garnished with a selection of tasty toppings
  
  Veg: $2.25
  
  Seafood: $2.50
- Cold Beverages
  M Café Water
  
  ($2.00)
  
  San Pellegrino
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Carafe of M Café Iced Tea
  
  iced minty green tea, barley tea or organic black tea ($3.95)
  
  Organic Orange Juice
  $4.50
  
  $5.25
  M Lemonade
  
  ($3.95)
  
  M Crafted Lemonades
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Izze Natural Soda
  
  ($3.75)
  
  Soy, Rice or Almond Milk
  
  ($2.75)
  
  M Café Iced Mocha
  
  ($5.25)
  
  M Cafe Exclusive Agave-Sweetened Health-Ade Kombucha
  
  ($7.95)
- Hot Beverages
  Organic Coffee
  regular or decaf
  
  $2.95
  
  $3.50
  Organic Espresso
  regular or decaf
  
  $2.95
  
  $3.50
  Soy Latte or Cappuccino
  regular or decaf
  
  $4.50
  
  $5.25
  Chai or Chai Latte
  $4.50
  
  $5.25
  Loose Leaf Teas
  
  green, black or herbal ($3.95)
  
  Kukicha
  
  roasted twig tea ($4.25)
  
  Dark Roast Maté or Maté Latte
  a stimulating coffee substitute
  
  $4.50
  
  $5.25
- Breakfast
  Scrambled Organic Tofu
  
  smoky tempeh bacon, sweet potato hash & grilled country bread ($9.25)
  
  Breakfast Panini
  
  scrambled organic tofu, smoky tempeh bacon, soy mozzarella & macro ketchup on grilled focaccia ($7.95)
  
  Oatmeal with Quinoa & Toasted Flaxseed
  topped with fresh berries, banana and maple-glazed walnuts. Served with your choice of steamed rice, soy or almond milk and a side of organic maple syrup
  
  Full: $7.95
  
  Half: $5.95
  Blueberry Multigrain Pancakes*
  buckwheat, spelt & oat pancakes served with organic maple syrup & soy butter
  
  $9.25
  
  Add A Side Of Tempeh Bacon: $1.50
  M French Toast
  rustic pecan-cherry bread, hand dipped in a cinnamon & nutmeg-spiked batter and griddled until golden brown. Topped with crushed maple-glazed walnuts. Served with soy butter and organic maple syrup
  
  $10.25
  
  Add A Side Of Tempeh Bacon: $1.50
  Vegan Benedict
  
  smoky tempeh bacon, tofu scramble, sliced tomato & steamed kale on grilled ciabatta, topped with soy hollandaise & chives ($10.25)
  
  Breakfast Enchilada*
  
  scrambled organic tofu, smoky tempeh bacon, avocado & chili beans wrapped in a gluten-free brown rice tortilla, topped with melted soy cheese, red onion & fresh cilantro ($10.75)
  
  Breakfast Burrito
  
  scrambled organic tofu, black beans, brown rice, fresh kale, salsa, and soy cheese wrapped in a gluten-free brown rice tortilla with a side of spicy chipotle sauce ($6.95)
  
  Scottish Smoked Salmon Benedict*
  
  smoked salmon, sliced tomato, tofu scramble, and steamed kale on grilled ciabatta, topped with soy hollandaise & chives ($11.25)
  
  M Café Breakfast Bento
  cup of miso soup, heirloom brown rice or steamed quinoa, seasonal steamed vegetables with sesame sauce, garnished with hijiki seaweed & housemade pickles
  
  Tofu: $12.00
  
  Salmon: $14.00
  
  Black Cod: $15.95
- Soups
  Organic Miso Soup
  tofu, shiitake, wakame & scallions
  
  Small: $3.95
  
  Large: $6.50
  Soup of the Season
  please ask about today’s selection
  
  Small: $3.95
  
  Large: $6.50
- M Fresh Fries
  Thin-Cut Organic Fries
  shiso, nori & sea salt
  
  Side: $3.95
  
  Full: $5.95
  Hand-Cut Sweet Potato Fries
  chili, sea salt & lime
  
  Side: $3.95
  
  Full: $5.95
- Entrée Salads
  
  The M Chopped*
  
  hearts of romaine & mesclun greens, avocado, cucumber, chickpeas, herb-baked tofu, scallions, umeboshi pickled radishes, carrots, roasted beets, tamari-roasted almonds, crumbled tempeh bacon and tofu-peppercorn ranch dressing ($11.95)
  
  Baja M Chopped
  
  hearts of romaine & mesclun greens with avocado, cucumber, spicy black beans, roasted corn, tomato, crispy tortilla strips, chipotle ranch dressing & fresh lime ($11.95)
  
  Tuna Tataki
  
  seared rare citrus-soy marinated tuna over mesclun greens with cucumber, avocado, carrots, red onion, grape tomato, daikon sprouts, wasabi mayo & ponzu vinaigrette ($14.45)
  
  Grilled Salmon & Arugula Salad
  
  grilled organic salmon filet over wild arugula & mesclun greens, with asparagus, fire-roasted red pepper, red onion, carrot, cucumber and lemon vinaigrette ($14.75)
  
  Teriyaki Tofu Salad
  
  teriyaki-grilled organic tofu over hearts of romaine & mesclun greens, with cucumber, avocado, grape tomatoes, shaved carrot, daikon sprouts, broccoli and carrot-ginger dressing ($10.75)
  
  Gado-Gado Tempeh Salad
  
  lemongrass marinated tempeh with cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, red onion, cilantro, roasted peanuts & frizzled onions over mesclun greens with peanut dressing ($11.95)
- Sandwiches & Wraps
  Organic Egg-Less Salad Sandwich
  organic tofu mixed with fresh dill, red onion, celery, dill pickle & vegannaise with sliced tomato and mesclun greens. available as a 1/2 sandwich & soup combo
  
  $8.95
  
  Substitute Gluten-free Bread, Add: $1.00
  Madras Tempeh Salad Wrap
  masala-baked tempeh, brown basmati rice, toasted almonds, raisins, celery, bell peppers, crisp romaine & frizzled onions with curried soy-yogurt dressing. available as a 1/2 sandwich & soup combo
  
  $9.95
  
  Substitute Gluten-free Bread, Add: $1.00
  Wild Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
  house-made Albacore tuna salad with crisp romaine, sliced tomato and shaved red onion. available as a 1/2 sandwich & soup combo
  
  $10.95
  
  Substitute Gluten-free Bread, Add: $1.00
  Wild Alaskan Salmon Salad Wrap
  house-made herbed salmon salad with asparagus, wild arugula, carrots, radish, chives & lemon vinaigrette. available as a 1/2 sandwich & soup combo
  
  $10.95
  
  Substitute Gluten-free Bread, Add: $1.00
  Hummus & Falafel Wrap
  roasted garlic hummus & mixed grain falafel with carrot, radish, cucumber, pickled red onion, alfalfa sprouts, crisp romaine & tahini-soy yogurt dressing. available as a 1/2 sandwich & soup combo
  
  $10.95
  
  Substitute Gluten-free Bread, Add: $1.00
  The California Club Sandwich*
  
  a triple-decker of smoky tempeh “bacon”, lettuce, tomato, avocado, carrots, sprouts & vegannaise ($11.95)
- Combos
  
  Big Macro Combo
  
  the Big Macro & small fries or mixed greens with a glass of iced minty green tea or lemonade ($14.75)
  
  Soup & 2 Deli Salad Combo
  
  a small cup of seasonal or miso soup with a selection of two signature deli salads ($11.45)
  
  Half Sandwich & Soup Combo
  
  choice of soup and 1/2 sandwich or wrap ($7.95)
- Deli Case Combos
  2 Signature Salad Combo
  
  ($8.95)
  
  3 Signature Salad Combo
  
  ($11.50)
  
  M-Trio
  mixed green salad with choice of one signature deli salad and one signature protein
  
  Veg: $12.95
  
  Fish: $14.75
- Burgers & Hot Sandwiches
  The Big Macro*
  
  house-made whole-grain brown rice & vegetable patty, special sauce, lettuce, soy mozzarella, tomato, pickles, onion, and alfalfa sprouts on a toasted whole-wheat bun ($10.75)
  
  Grilled Tuna Burger*
  
  house-made teriyaki glazed tuna burger with avocado, pickled red onions, daikon sprouts, spicy yuzu mayo and fresh shiso leaf on a toasted whole-wheat bun ($14.25)
  
  Teriyaki Tempeh Burger
  
  teriyaki-glazed tempeh, braised shiitake mushrooms, pickled ginger & cucumber, shredded cabbage & vegannaise on a toasted whole-wheat bun ($9.95)
  
  Carolina-Style BBQ Seitan Sandwich
  
  thinly sliced seitan baked in our own zesty BBQ sauce, piled high on a toasted whole-wheat bun with grilled onions, pickles and creamy cole slaw ($11.95)
  
  Grilled Panini Margarita
  
  sliced tomato, soy mozzarella & basil-almond pesto on fresh focaccia, grilled to order ($9.75)
  
  Tokyo TJ Tacos
  soy & sake-marinated black cod or tofu in warm, sprouted corn tortillas with avocado, daikon sprouts, pickled onions, shredded cabbage and yuzu mayo served with choice of pinto or black beans, crispy corn chips and lime
  
  Black Cod: $14.95
  
  Tofu: $10.25
- Whole-Grain Bowls
  
  Seitan Katsu Bowl
  
  crispy seitan cutlet, tangy katsu sauce, seasonal steamed vegetables & shredded cabbage ($13.25)
- Protein
  
  Tofu
  
  ($9.95)
  
  Tempeh
  
  ($11.95)
  
  Crispy Seitan
  
  ($13.25)
  
  Salmon
  
  ($14.95)
  
  Black Cod
  
  ($15.75)
- Kushi Bento Box
  Kushi Bento Box
  with seasonal Japanese vegetables, heirloom brown rice or steamed organic quinoa, house-made pickles, hijiki seaweed, small miso soup & baby greens salad with carrot-ginger dressing or roasted sesame sauce
  
  Tofu: $14.50
  
  Tempeh: $14.95
  
  Crispy Seitan: $15.75
  
  Salmon: $16.50
  
  Black Cod: $18.00
Kids Menu
- Breakfast
  
  Organic Oatmeal
  
  topped with cinnamon-maple sugar and choice of raisins or sliced banana ($3.75)
  
  Single Pancake
  
  choice of Blue-Beary Buckwheat, Banana, or Chocolate Chip. Served with maple syrup & soy butter ($2.75)
  
  Scrambled Tofu & Tempeh Bacon
  
  with one slice of multigrain or sourdough toast ($4.50)
- Lunch / Dinner
  Kids Teriyaki Bento
  heirloom brown rice, steamed vegetables with carrot-ginger dressing and choice of teriyaki tofu or salmon
  
  Tofu: $4.25
  
  Fish: $5.50
  Almond Butter, Brown Rice Honey & Raisin (or) Banana Sandwich
  
  on multigrain or sourdough bread. Available plain or grilled ($4.95)
  
  Grilled Soy Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
  
  on multigrain or sourdough bread. Served with organic carrot sticks & apple wedges ($4.95)
  
  Mini Macro Burger with Organic Fries
  
  with soy cheese, pickles & macro ketchup on a mini whole grain bun ($5.50)
  
  Gluten-Free Soy Cheese Quesadilla
  
  soy cheddar cheese in a griddled brown rice tortilla. Served with organic carrot sticks & apple wedges ($4.50)
Beverage Menu
- M Crafted Juices
  Green Day
  Rich in chlorophyll, this rockin’ combination of fresh kale, parsley, cucumber and celery promotes cellular cleansing while helping to maintain the body’s acid/alkaline balance
  
  12 Oz: $6.50
  
  16 Oz: $8.25
  
  32 Oz: $13.95
  M Tonic
  Packed with disease-fighting phytonutrients, this combination of beets, carrots, celery and ginger is a unique prescription for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification support
  
  12 Oz: $6.50
  
  16 Oz: $8.25
  
  32 Oz: $13.95
  Pick Me Up
  Blend of fresh-pressed carrots, apples and ginger to fight fatigue and increase focus
  
  12 Oz: $6.50
  
  16 Oz: $8.25
  
  32 Oz: $13.95
  Detox
  Nutrient-dense greens, including kale, spinach and celery combined with a powerful trio of ginger, lemon and cilantro to create a delicious green elixir
  
  12 Oz: $6.50
  
  16 Oz: $8.25
  
  32 Oz: $13.95
  Lemon Kick in the Grass
  A combination of green apples, ginger, lemon juice and a shot of wheatgrass-the ultimate liver cleanser!
  
  12 Oz: $6.50
  
  16 Oz: $8.25
  
  32 Oz: $13.95
  Maui Wowie
  Cool down the body with this delicious combination of pineapple, green apples, cucumber and a shot of wheatgrass
  
  12 Oz: $6.50
  
  16 Oz: $8.25
  
  32 Oz: $13.95
- Boosts & Shots
  
  Chia Seed
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Lemon
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Ginger
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Chlorella
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Maca
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Spirulina
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Wheatgrass
  
  ($3.25)
  
  Cayenne
- Bottled Drinks
  
  M Water
  
  ($2.00)
  
  San Pellegrino
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Izze Natural Sodas
  
  ($3.75)
- M Crafted Lemonades
  
  M Lemonade
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Green Lemonade
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Ginger Lemonade
  
  ($4.50)
- Cold Beverages
  
  Iced Minty Organic Green Tea
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Iced Organic Black Tea
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Iced Latte
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Iced Mocha
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Iced Mate Latte
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Iced Chai Latte
  
  ($5.25)
  
  Iced Organic Cold Pressed Coffee
  
  Summertime only ($4.25)
- Hot Organic Teas
  
  Kukicha
  
  low-caffeine twig tea ($3.95)
  
  Sencha
  
  Japanese green tea ($3.95)
  
  Gen Mai Cha
  
  green tea with toasted brown rice ($3.95)
  
  Peppermint
  
  caffeine-free ($3.95)
  
  Chamomile
  
  caffeine-free ($3.95)
  
  Bourbon Rooibos
  
  caffeine-free ($3.95)
  
  Dark Roast Yerba Mate
  
  stimulating South American herb ($3.95)
  
  Royal Earl Grey
  
  English black tea with bergamot ($3.95)
  
  Masala Chai
  
  black tea with Indian spices ($3.95)
  
  Mate Latte
  
  soy, rice or almond milk ($5.25)
  
  Chai Latte
  
  soy, rice or almond milk ($5.25)
- Hot Organic Coffee Beverages
  Coffee
  Regular: $2.95
  
  Large: $3.50
  Americano
  Regular: $2.95
  
  Large: $3.50
  Espresso
  Regular: $2.95
  
  Large: $3.50
  Latte
  Regular: $4.50
  
  Large: $5.25
  Cappuccino
  Regular: $4.50
  
  Large: $5.25
  Mocha Latte
  Regular: $4.50
  
  Large: $5.25
  Vanilla Latte
  Regular: $4.50
  
  Large: $5.25
  Hot Chocolate
  Regular: $4.50
  
  Large: $5.25

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