Amara Kitchen

Great Eats Award Winner

Established in 2013, Amara Kitchen is a charming café nestled in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. The eatery is renowned for its health-conscious menu that caters to a variety of dietary preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, and paleo options. With a commitment to sourcing local and organic ingredients, Amara Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience that emphasizes both flavor and well-being.

how it all started.

Amara Kitchen was founded out of a passion for creating delicious, healthful food that makes people feel good. The team believes that food is the key to health and that one diet does not suit all. This philosophy is reflected in their diverse menu, which reinterprets classic dishes to accommodate various dietary needs. In 2021, Amara Kitchen expanded to a second location in Altadena, which was warmly embraced by the local community. Unfortunately, the Altadena location was lost in the Eaton Fire in early 2025, but the Highland Park café continues to thrive.

What should you Try?

Amara Kitchen’s menu is a testament to its commitment to wholesome, flavorful dishes. Some standout offerings include:

  • Amara Breakfast Plate: Two bison breakfast sausage patties, two eggs, seasonal fruit, and a choice of bread or a single pancake.

  • Bison Sausage Breakfast Burrito: A hearty burrito filled with egg, bison sausage, cheese, pickled onions, salsa verde, and cilantro, served with purple potato cubes and house-made hot sauce.

  • Green Eggs: Two poached eggs accompanied by roasted sweet potatoes, mixed greens, avocado, pesto, beet puree, pickled cabbage, pickled carrots, cherry tomatoes, and toasted sesame seeds, served with a choice of house-made bread.

  • Vegan Breakfast Sandwich: Dijon mustard aioli, caramelized onions, sweet potato patty, avocado mash, and mixed greens on a house-made gluten-free English muffin, served with a side salad.

  • Sweet Potato Quesadilla: A delightful combination of black beans, chipotle sweet potato mash, avocado mash, cilantro, pickled onions, and salsa verde on a brown rice tortilla.

In addition to these dishes, Amara Kitchen offers a variety of baked goods and sweets, such as almond pancakes topped with seasonal compote and toasted pistachios, and cardamom date granola served over Greek yogurt or a choice of milk.

Location and Contact Information

  • Address: 519 N Avenue 64, Los Angeles, CA 90042

  • Phone: (323) 255-2220

  • Website: amarakitchen.com

  • Instagram: @amarakitchen

  • Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Whether you’re seeking a nourishing breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a cozy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee, Amara Kitchen offers a welcoming environment and a menu that caters to a variety of dietary preferences.

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