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06/03/2026
Join us this Saturday 12–4pm for a tasting of Kayanoya’s Japanese pantry essentials, collab dishes, and a few good surprises!
…. AND the Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen is back on the menu June 6–12! So even if you can’t make the tasting, you’ve got all week.
📍 M Cafe · 148 S La Brea Ave · Saturday June 6 · 12–4pm · complimentary parking in the American Rag lot
06/01/2026
We’re teaming up with again 🤍
One day only! Join us Saturday June 6 from 12–4pm for a tasting of Kayanoya’s Japanese pantry essentials, collab dishes, and a few good surprises.
And the Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen is back on the menu June 6–12 — so even if you can’t make the tasting, you’ve got all week.
📍 M Cafe · 148 S La Brea Ave · Saturday June 6 · 12–4pm · complimentary parking in the American Rag lot
05/21/2026
BBQ season, M Cafe style.
House-made Seitan BBQ Sandwich with grilled pineapple, probiotic slaws, dill pickles + sesame brioche — available Friday through Monday only for the holiday weekend. Add a deli side or fries. Come hungry. 😋
05/06/2026
Mother’s Day pre-orders are open. 🌸
This weekend, treat Mom to something made with care — individually sized desserts that are dairy-free and refined sugar-free, as always.
Chocolate Fudge Cake · Strawberry Shortcake · Tiramisu
Order by Friday. Pick up Saturday, May 9.
Link in bio to pre-order — quantities are limited.
05/04/2026
Our kind of Cinco de Mayo. Crispy rockfish · pico de gallo · soy crema · jicama shell. One day only — Tuesday, May 5th (tomorrow!) 🌮
05/02/2026
International Matcha Day calls for the real thing. Fresh whole leaves, ground to order, all day long 🍵
Today also marks Hachijū Hachiya — the 88th night after the start of spring, and the traditional start of Japan’s tea harvest. It’s one of the most celebrated days on the Japanese calendar, and the moment when the season’s first leaves are finally ready. 🌱
04/27/2026
Do you love our outdoor patio as much as we do?! 💚
04/24/2026
The Big Macro had a big morning on Spectrum News. Come celebrate Earth Day with us today and everyday — and then pack an Omakase Bento and call it National Picnic Day. 148 S. La Brea, every day 11–8. 🌿
04/23/2026
The original grab-and-go. Happy National Picnic Day ☀️
04/22/2026
The Big Macro had a big morning on Spectrum News. Come celebrate Earth Day with us today — and tomorrow, pack an Omakase Bento and call it National Picnic Day. 148 S. La Brea, every day 11–8. 🌿
04/02/2026
Ingredient Spotlight: Why dandelion greens belong on your plate right now 🤍
Dandelion greens are one of spring’s most nutritious offerings. High in vitamins A, C, and K, rich in iron and calcium, and long valued for supporting digestion and liver function. In the macrobiotic tradition, bitter greens are eaten early in the season deliberately: the bitterness stimulates digestion and helps the body clear out what winter left behind. The M Cafe take: our citrus tahini dressing softens the bitterness, the chickpea and brown rice make it a meal, and frizzled onions make it absolutely delicious.
Find this seasonal offering in the Marketplace Deli section of our menu.
03/30/2026
One of our most-requested bowls is back for Passover week. Vegan matzo ball soup, made just the way you remember it 🤍 available now for dine in, delivery or pick up!
03/18/2026
This week’s farmers market haul. Breakfast beef tomato from JCK Farms, green kale from Tamai, flowered mustard greens from Mr. Thao’s, purple daikon from Ivan’s — plus dandelion for a spring deli salad we can’t wait for you to try. This is what the season tastes like. 🥬🍅
03/13/2026
A few of our grab and go protein favorites. Egg-less salad, albacore tuna, curried chickpea 🤍
03/10/2026
Pick three. Feel great. Repeat. Our Marketplace Sides make it easy to mix, match, and build a meal worth returning for! 🤍
03/04/2026
The Arnold Palmer. Made in-house. Refined sugar free. No notes 🍋
02/20/2026
This is what perfectly toasted looks like.
Saturday, February 21 · 12–4pm M Cafe La Brea, inside
A one-day pop-up with and .
Taste our kimchi grilled cheese made in the Balmuda toaster — and see why it’s in a category of its own. Special drinks, special recipes, and both machines available to purchase on-site.
02/19/2026
This is what fresh-ground matcha looks (& tastes!) like.
Saturday, February 21 · 12–4pm M Cafe La Brea, inside
A one-day pop-up with and . Special drinks, special recipes, and both machines available to purchase on-site.
02/16/2026
Chef Kaji’s market run
Sprouting romanesco & purple cauliflower, rainbow chard, flowered bok choy. From local farmers, straight to your plate 🤍
02/13/2026
Exceptional Japanese kitchen technology, one day only.
Join us February 21 (12–4pm) for a pop-up with and at our La Brea location inside . We’re creating special recipes to highlight what makes each machine worth having in your kitchen: fresh-ground matcha lattes, kimchi grilled cheese toasted to perfection, and demonstrations throughout the day.
Machines available for purchase on-site. See you there! 🤍
02/06/2026
Fries, the macrobiotic way. Fried in rice bran oil and paired with our house-made ketchup—no gluten, soy, or refined sugar. Just whole ingredients. 🤍
01/31/2026
Winter heat wave 🤝 le Big Macro
01/27/2026
Golden hour in a bowl. Our Coconut Curry brings together steamed market vegetables, roasted cashews, and aromatic yellow curry sauce over your choice of grain and protein. Best shared with good company 💛
01/19/2026
Dinner, sorted! Grab one of our pre-made meals. Gluten-free, dairy-free, ready to heat at home 🤍🍽️
01/16/2026
The beauty of an M Okonomi Bento? It’s yours to customize 🤍
Address
7119 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90046
The café and health food restaurant are located on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. For those using public transport, the closest bus stop is on the corner of Melrose Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard, serviced by several bus lines including the 217, 218, and 780. Alternatively, visitors can take the metro to the Fairfax station and walk approximately 10-15 minutes to reach the establishment.
For drivers, there are metered street parking spots available along Melrose Avenue or nearby side streets. Additionally, there are several paid parking lots in the area for those who prefer secure parking options.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 9pm |
| Friday |
9am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
9am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
9am - 9pm |
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What people say
M Cafe on Melrose Avenue is a health food restaurant that serves up Contemporary Macrobiotic Cuisine. Their mission is to provide nutritionally balanced food that tastes great and stays true to their principles. The chefs at M Cafe prepare each item fresh daily using only the finest natural and organic ingredients, without any refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat, or poultry. This makes it an ideal spot for vegetarians and vegans looking for delicious and healthy options. The cafe has a cozy atmosphere that makes it perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely meal with friends. With its commitment to serving healthy and delicious food, M Cafe is definitely worth checking out!
