Active Culture Menu (Update 2025)

Active Culture is a trendy, intimate vegetarian cafe located in Long Beach, CA. Their menu offers a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options, including breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and desserts. Customers rave about the fresh and scrumptious dishes, like the massive tacos and filling wholesome bowls. The atmosphere is welcoming, with indoor and outdoor seating options and pet-friendly accommodations. The restaurant also offers gender-neutral restrooms, free Wi-Fi, and environmentally-conscious practices like compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. With friendly service and a focus on clean, healthy eating, Active Culture is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious and nutritious vegetarian fare.

Bowls

Wholesome Bowl

Organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, green cabbage, salsa, avocado, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce | Gluten-Free

LB Rice Bowl

Organic brown rice, prosciutto, aged gouda cheese, apple, dates, basil, lemon vinaigrette | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Lentil Goodness Bowl

Organic brown rice, organic garbanzo beans, lentils, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, seasoning, OG sauce | Gluten-Free, Vegan

Eastern Trade Winds

Organic quinoa, organic garbanzo beans, kale, red pepper, cucumber, red onion, dates, peanuts, walnuts, Slammin sauce | Gluten-Free

Quinoa Lentil Bowl

Organic quinoa, organic garbanzo beans, lentils, kale, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sunflower seeds, lemon vinaigrette and Slammin sauce | Gluten-Free

Veggie Bowl

Organic brown rice, organic garbanzo beans, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, OG sauce | Gluten-Free, Vegan

Evolution Bowl

Organic brown rice, organic quinoa, lentils, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, cranberries, almond slices, mint, Slammin sauce | Gluten-Free

House Burrito

Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, slaw, red onion, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa

Saucy BBQ Burrito

Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic black and red beans, cheddar cheese, slaw, red onion, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, BBQ beet sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa

Hummus Burrito

Flour tortilla, organic brown rice, organic house-made hummus, organic mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, slaw, red onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa

Not Your Mamas Nachos

Tortilla chips, organic black and red beans, melted cheddar cheese, tomato, red onion, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, seasoning, OG sauce | Gluten-Free

The Cali Quesadilla

Flour tortilla, melted cheddar cheese, sprouts, avocado, cilantro, seasoning, served with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream

Grassroots Burger

House-made lentil burger, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning, falafel sauce, on a bun, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa

BBQ Burger

House-made lentil burger, red onion, slaw, avocado, seasoning, BBQ beet sauce, on a bun, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa | Dairy-Free

Potato Tacos ( Tacos)

Flour tortillas, organic roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, slaw, avocado, green onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, sour cream, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa

Specialties

Salads

Simple Salad

Organic mixed greens, organic garbanzo beans, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, avocado, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, house vinaigrette | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Big Salad

Organic mixed greens, organic brown rice, organic garbanzo beans, lentils, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, avocado, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, house vinaigrette | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Rustic Kale Salad

Thinly sliced kale, cranberries, grapes, walnuts, almond slices, parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Hummus Quinoa Salad

Organic mixed greens, organic quinoa, organic house-made hummus, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, red onion, tomato, sprouts, sunflower seeds, seasoning, lemon vinaigrette | Gluten-Free, Vegan

Breakfast Burrito

Flour tortilla, organic brown rice or organic roasted potatoes, organic black and red beans, organic scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, green onion, seasoning, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa

Breakfast Bowl

Choice of organic brown rice or organic spinach, organic black and red beans, organic scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, green onion, seasoning | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Huevos Rancheros

Organic corn tortillas, organic black and red beans, organic over-medium eggs, melted cheddar cheese, ranchero sauce, crumbled goat cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, seasoning, served with choice of tortilla chips or organic roasted potatoes | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Breakfast Tacos ( Tacos)

Flour tortillas, organic roasted potatoes, organic scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, slaw, avocado, green onion, seasoning, falafel sauce, sour cream, served with tortilla chips and a side of salsa

PCH Bowl

Organic quinoa and organic house-made almond milk topped with organic granola, walnuts, banana, blueberries, honey, cinnamon | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Breakfast

Acai Bowls

Velvet Bowl

Organic Sambazon Acai topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, honey | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Hanalei Bowl

Organic Sambazon Acai topped with organic granola, banana, pineapple, coconut flakes, honey | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Protein Bowl

Organic Sambazon Acai and peanut butter topped with organic granola, banana, almond slices, cashew pieces, cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, honey | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Bountiful Bowl

Greek yogurt and organic Sambazon Acai topped with organic granola, banana, blueberries, strawberries, flaxseeds, organic agave nectar | Gluten-Free

Deluxe Egg-El Sandwich

Toasted bagel, organic scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, sprouts, seasoning | Soy-Free

Prosciutto Egg-El Sandwich

Toasted bagel, prosciutto, organic scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, sprouts, seasoning | Soy-Free

Garden Patch Bagel Sandwich

Toasted bagel, avocado smash, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning | Soy-Free, Dairy-Free

Hummus Bagel Sandwich

Toasted bagel, organic house-made hummus, tomato, red onion, cucumber, sprouts, seasoning | Dairy-Free

AC Bagel

Toasted and open-faced bagel, cream cheese, avocado, tomato, seasoning | Soy-Free

Bliss Bagel

Toasted and open-faced bagel, cream cheese, sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, honey, cinnamon | Soy-Free

Bagels

Pick-Me-Up

Organic house-made almond milk, kale, watermelon, pineapple | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Raw

Berry Tasty

Organic Acai, blueberries, strawberries, banana, apple juice | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Raw

Detox

Watermelon, grapes, lime, sea salt, cayenne | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Raw

Tropical Harmony

Pineapple, banana, kiwi, orange juice | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Raw

Briz-Beet

Blueberries, pineapple, beet, chia seeds, basil, ginger, orange juice | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Raw

Blue-Green Envy

Organic house-made almond milk, banana, blueberries, kale, almond butter, cocoa nibs, chia seeds | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Strawberry State-Of-Mind

Organic house-made almond milk, bananas, strawberries, agave | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Kombucha Mojito

Organic original kombucha, mint, lime, agave, ice | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Raw

Naked Coconut Shake

Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Chocolate Bliss Shake

Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa powder, organic raw cocoa nibs | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Moonlight Mint Shake

Organic house-made almond milk, organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa powder, organic raw cocoa nibs, fresh mint | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Honey-Lavender Bloom Shake

Organic vanilla soft serve, blueberries, honey, lemon, lavender syrup, oat milk, edible flower garnish | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Protein Dream Shake

Organic house-made almond milk, organic hemp protein powder, almond butter, bananas | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan

Date Shake

Organic house-made almond milk, organic vanilla soft serve, dates, walnuts | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free

Java-Joy Shake

Organic frozen coconut base, organic raw cocoa nibs, coffee | Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan