For a nutritious and satisfying meal at lunch or dinner, we have a superb range of delicious sandwiches and wraps made from organic bread baked with organic wholegrains.
Our menu offers a choice of carefully planned sandwiches that include a balanced amount of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats and fiber for your body. You really don't have to be vegetarian to appreciate these amazing flavours.
Each slice of bread is lightly grilled, glazed with our own recipe fresh herb dressing, and all sides and toppings are freshly prepared each morning. We have organic sourdough and honey whole wheat bread, with a gluten free option available on request.
We source every organic ingredient we possibly can, with bread from organic suppliers and fresh produce and herbs from local farmers markets in Brentwood and Santa Monica. A lot of our organic ingredients are also certified by USDA, QAI and CCOF.
For the gluten intolerant, please note our bread contains wheat and may also contain traces of tree nuts. A gluten free option is available. All vegetarian meat options contain wheat and soy, and the Veggie burger also contains walnuts.
For the lactose intolerant, the cheeses used in our sandwiches are all dairy, but we do have a vegan cheese option on request. If you are unsure about any of the ingredients, please consult our helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Our Soups Du Jour are prepared daily from the freshest organic ingredients, and using seasonable vegetables where available. Each soup is prepared from scratch to our own special recipe, with no processed ingredients, and is heated without the use of microwave ovens.
The majority of our organic soups are suitable for vegans, and would also suit diners that are both lactose and gluten intolerant as no dairy products or wheat are added to the pot.
In addition to the listed menu items, Chef's specials may also include Butternut Squash and Bean Tortilla Soup, available with our own optional herb encrusted bread.
These wholesome soups are ideal for colder weather as a tasty lunch or dinner, and they are served in a biodegradeable take away containers so you could also enjoy your meal in the comfort of your own home.
Rivva organic salads are freshly prepared on the premises every morning and we have a choice of different salads every day. On selected days our chef's specials may also include Quinoa Salad and Beet Salad using the freshest organic ingredients. All are ideal for brunch, lunch or an early evening meal.
Most of our salads are vegan, but all are vegetarian and can be used as part of a structured detox regime. Our organic salads do not contain eggs, and our cheeses are made by using vegetarian enzymes so they are rennet-free.
These salad recipes have all been carefully designed to provide a balanced selection of protein, carbohydrates and fats. They contain selected organic ingredients sourced locally from the farmer’s markets and USDA certified wholesalers.
Our dressings are made from scratch and are blended daily with fresh local herbs, organic olive oil, organic sesame oil, marukan organic rice vinegar and italian volcano lemon juice.
For taste, the majority of our salads are sweetened with organic agave but some dishes do include organic brown sugar. For the gluten intolerant, please note that a number of our salads contain wheat and nuts, so please consult with a member of staff before ordering. The pasta salads and the Rivva Salad also contain dairy.
Using locally sourced organic ingredients, we have a traditional and vegetarian alternative menu of delicious toasties made from organic bread, baked with organic wholegrains. We have organic sourdough and honey whole wheat bread, with a gluten free option available on request.
The bread is marinaded in our fresh herb olive oil dressing and grilled to order at any time of day on our panini grill. These toasties are light, crispy, and are great as a fast food alternative snack made from organic and natural ingredients. No MSG, no added sugar and full of organic goodness.
For the gluten intolerant, please note our bread contains wheat and may also contain traces of tree nuts. A gluten free option is available. All vegetarian meat options contain wheat and soy. Our kiddies toastie contains peanuts.
For the lactose intolerant, the cheeses used in our toasties are all dairy, but our vegan choice toastie is dairy-free. If you are unsure about any of the ingredients, please consult our helpful and knowledgeable staff.
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