Read more: 15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss<\/a><\/p>\n What’s on the menu at Amara Kitchen Breakfast pudding at Amara Kitchen – amarakitchen\/Instagram<\/p>\n Given Guasp’s latin connections, some expect to find Mexican dishes on the menu, and there are a few \u2014 just not in the typical style. For example, a hearty breakfast burrito comes with\u00a0the expected eggs, salsa, and cheese, but also a twist of roasted purple potatoes and avocado mash. There’s also a version with bison sausage and pickled onions. The same quirky purple potatoes show up in a poached egg dish, with the potatoes turned into patties and joined by pesto, arame seaweed<\/a>, mixed greens, and sesame seeds.<\/p>\n Other well-loved favorites include the gluten-free buckwheat pancakes<\/a>\u00a0that come with seasonal compote and freeze-dried raspberries, and two breakfast sandwiches that feature sweet and savory flavors of caramelized onion and dijon mustard aioli. Almost all of Amara Kitchen’s housemade pastries carry a tag of either vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free, and some are sweetened with either coconut sugar, maple syrup, or both. Breakfast-compatible coffees and drinks include the Sunrise with fresh-squeezed OJ and rose ice tea lemonade, and an array of espresso and matcha options.<\/p>\n The restaurant’s story has unfortunately included moments of loss and resilience. In January 2025,\u00a0devastating wildfires<\/a> swept through Altadena, destroying homes and businesses across the community. One of the casualties was Amara Kitchen’s second location in Altadena. In the aftermath, the broader LA community rallied, offering support through messages, donations, and shared memories. That location is now permanently closed, but Amara at Highland Park keeps going strong thanks to devoted locals.<\/p>\n Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter<\/a> where we’re helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. You can also add us as a preferred search source<\/a> on Google.<\/p>\n![\"Breakfast](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ecc97ad2134669e757ea4438b9cd49ce.jpeg\"\/)
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