I haven't been yet (soon, soon!), but I love their beautiful Gratitude Bowl. $7 bowl of veggie goodness or pay what you can. Pay more if you can afford more, paying forward the next bowl, for the next person who might need a few $ toward their meal. I wish that all of the world worked this way. Thankfully, this love intelligence exists in the universe, so it can exist wherever we choose to make it so.  Beautiful!

http://cafegratitude.com/component/content/article/40-home-area-three/90-the-grateful-bowl

When myhusband and I visited San Francisco, I really wanted to stop by Cafe Gratutide. We were driving around in San Rafael, and to my astonishment, drove right in front of it by coincidence!  My husband was skeptical while I was thrilled. We stopped in and had a delicious meal - so much that we returned the following day... and bought the cookbook!Absolutely delicious and such a friendly environment.

I live in the Chicago area, and am looking for more vegetarian/vegan restaurants, too!  I'm up in Evanston, and in our neck of the woods there is a restaurant that we love called "The Blind Faith Cafe".  It's vegetarian, not vegan, but there are plenty of vegan options.  Plus everyone there is super nice, and its got great atmosphere.  I know there are a couple of raw vegan restaurants around (one is about to open a new location), but I can't remember the names off the top of my head, and haven't tried them.  Good luck, and let me know if you find any places you love!

I'm sad to report the Cupertino store inside of Whole Foods has closed. While a bit bummed, I'm not surprised. This particular Whole Foods is HUGE...the largest I have ever seen. CG was located in the very back left hand corner. You could know it was in the store, but if you had never been there you would have to ask where it was. I can't complain too much though....at least I have a Whole Foods and a Sprouts nearby. Judging from other Kind Lifers saying how far they have to go for a good grocery store, I'm lucky.

Update....ALL northern California stores have closed!!

http://cafegratitude.com/component/content/article/36-home-slides/464-to-our-cafe-gratitude-community

Not all have closed Norm K. Just some of them. Gracias Madres which is owned by the same people who own Cafe Gratitude is another wonderful Vegan restaurant to try if you are in San Francisco. I love Mexican Food and this place is awesome. Definitely recommend trying the Tacos!

This is really great news! Thank you very much Heather.

I am going to try Care Gratitude! Thanks for the tip. Herbivore in San Francisco has great savory disshes and options. It is all vegan, the staff is very kind, and they always have a fun special!