This place has a cozy retro vibe. The proprietors offer top-notch service and an eclectic array of vegan and gluten-free food options.

Their mocktail bar is very tasty, too! I like that they are mindful of those who are trying to abstain from alcohol while still having a "drink."

Published 4 months ago

January 01, 2025.

It’s my wife’s birthday today. We’ve been married for less than one year and have been making things happen. She and myself have been repairing the trauma given to us over the coarse of years that we had. Together we heal each other’s inner child and listen to one another intently. She is not my therapist and I am not hers but we feel safe talking to each other like that.

My wife and I enjoy drinking our calories in order to stay slim. They could range from electrolytes to protein shakes and everything in between. However, this also means we were enjoying stiff cocktails and this became a problem in our relationship; the consumption of alcohol and the frequency of it. We were drinking to relax everyday. Perhaps it was the endless cycle of work and poverty. Perhaps it was our friends/family and the battles therein. It had to stop!

So we started spending our cash elsewhere; kombucha, Agua de Kefir, BCAA’s, and sugar free soda. Kombucha and Agua de Kefir is a reliable and delicious replacement for a beer. But a beer and a cocktail are different as some of you might know and we sometimes want something stiff.

My wife and I have successfully abstained from alcohol together! 4 months and enjoying the alcohol free days. That being said, our love for hand-crafted beverages has not ended. As a matter of fact, I would say it has grown many thanks to FREE SPIRITED. Arleo the bartender puts together amazing NON-alcoholic “mocktails.” And his wife Amber serves delicious hearty meals that pair well with Arleo’s beverages. The combination of Amber’s arugula salad and Arleo’s Green Moissanite will send your male partner’s tastebuds on a dance. Or you could order your wife the Uppies!!! paired with the Dirt Coupe for a lovely combination of a chocolate frozen delight and espresso martini! Alcohol free of course.

It’s a small world! Arleo also has experience as a bartender; from what I know he has also prepared hand crafted cocktails at another bar in Whittier.

In the photos you’ll see the “scallops” but don’t be fooled by the name or the ingredients because they are better than you could imagine! They are truly delectable and you will never want them to end.

I support this place because Amber & Arleo are doing favors for people who want to have a bar experience without the downsides of alcohol. No hangovers, no bloating, no drunk driving, life is good.

Thanking God for the culinary expert Amber and the 5 Star bartender Arleo.

Published 4 months ago

World class drinks, delicious food! I’m a career bartender, so is the owner. He makes even better drinks than I do, and they definitely aren’t mocktails. Made from scratch, and no NA spirits, he makes desirable adult Non Alcoholic cocktails with a focus on totally zero percent alcohol. Which makes it even more difficult. And then the food. It was legitimately delicious. They only had the two owners working on a busy Friday night, but they had obviously done it before. Go here, tip them extra, and experience a Non Alcoholic bar that has made it one year old. What a sweet and dear couple working harder than most.

Published 4 months ago

We love Free Spirited! We’ve had dinner there twice and we’ve loved every dish. The NA cocktails are all made by hand, we love to just tell them to surprise us and see what delicious concoction they come up with! You really can’t go wrong no matter what you order.

Published 4 months ago

Amazing place with lovely owners. My girlfriend and I had several of their cocktails and all of them were wonderful. Easily the best NA cocktails I've had anywhere! The food is also amazing, and a great example of how vegan food can be delicious too!

Published 4 months ago

Love the mocktails and vegan friendly menu. We got the X-ed out which is like a mocktail Old Fashioned, and the Dirt Coupe dessert. Healthy, balanced, nothing was too sweet. I LOVE that a place like Free Spirited exists in this part of town. Highly recommended

Published 8 months ago

Absolutely one of my all time favorite places - I am not Vegan, sober, or gluten free and I have found the dishes and drinks here to be absolutely phenomenal. The menu is diverse and delicious, the drinks are complex and stunning, and the atmosphere is great. Absolutely a must try place regardless.

Published 4 months ago

My wife and I had an amazing night out here. The drinks were fantastic and the vegetarian / vegan food was fantastic. Such a great atmosphere. As a vegetarian who doesn’t drink, but loves a good mocktail, I was thrilled with our experience. It was definitely the perfect date night spot. The owners were such nice people who really thought out this concept. 100% recommend for people of all diets.

Published 6 months ago

Kindest owners ever!! Safe space for everyone and offers dishes perfect for everyone their mocktails all tell a different story and it’s all a vibe. they also have lots of board games too. overall very fun and cute!!!

Published 3 months ago

Absolutely one of my all time favorite places - I am not Vegan, sober, or gluten free and I have found the dishes and drinks here to be absolutely phenomenal. The menu is diverse and delicious, the drinks are complex and stunning, and the atmosphere is great. Absolutely a must try place regardless.

Published 4 months ago

January 01, 2025.

It’s my wife’s birthday today. We’ve been married for less than one year and have been making things happen. She and myself have been repairing the trauma given to us over the coarse of years that we had. Together we heal each other’s inner child and listen to one another intently. She is not my therapist and I am not hers but we feel safe talking to each other like that.

My wife and I enjoy drinking our calories in order to stay slim. They could range from electrolytes to protein shakes and everything in between. However, this also means we were enjoying stiff cocktails and this became a problem in our relationship; the consumption of alcohol and the frequency of it. We were drinking to relax everyday. Perhaps it was the endless cycle of work and poverty. Perhaps it was our friends/family and the battles therein. It had to stop!

So we started spending our cash elsewhere; kombucha, Agua de Kefir, BCAA’s, and sugar free soda. Kombucha and Agua de Kefir is a reliable and delicious replacement for a beer. But a beer and a cocktail are different as some of you might know and we sometimes want something stiff.

My wife and I have successfully abstained from alcohol together! 4 months and enjoying the alcohol free days. That being said, our love for hand-crafted beverages has not ended. As a matter of fact, I would say it has grown many thanks to FREE SPIRITED. Arleo the bartender puts together amazing NON-alcoholic “mocktails.” And his wife Amber serves delicious hearty meals that pair well with Arleo’s beverages. The combination of Amber’s arugula salad and Arleo’s Green Moissanite will send your male partner’s tastebuds on a dance. Or you could order your wife the Uppies!!! paired with the Dirt Coupe for a lovely combination of a chocolate frozen delight and espresso martini! Alcohol free of course.

It’s a small world! Arleo also has experience as a bartender; from what I know he has also prepared hand crafted cocktails at another bar in Whittier.

In the photos you’ll see the “scallops” but don’t be fooled by the name or the ingredients because they are better than you could imagine! They are truly delectable and you will never want them to end.

I support this place because Amber & Arleo are doing favors for people who want to have a bar experience without the downsides of alcohol. No hangovers, no bloating, no drunk driving, life is good.

Thanking God for the culinary expert Amber and the 5 Star bartender Arleo.

Published 4 months ago

Great NA lounge serving vegan and gluten free food. Cool old school atmosphere. The owners appear to really care

Published 4 months ago

This place has a cozy retro vibe. The proprietors offer top-notch service and an eclectic array of vegan and gluten-free food options.

Their mocktail bar is very tasty, too! I like that they are mindful of those who are trying to abstain from alcohol while still having a "drink."

Published 4 months ago

Amazing place with lovely owners. My girlfriend and I had several of their cocktails and all of them were wonderful. Easily the best NA cocktails I've had anywhere! The food is also amazing, and a great example of how vegan food can be delicious too!

Published 4 months ago

World class drinks, delicious food! I’m a career bartender, so is the owner. He makes even better drinks than I do, and they definitely aren’t mocktails. Made from scratch, and no NA spirits, he makes desirable adult Non Alcoholic cocktails with a focus on totally zero percent alcohol. Which makes it even more difficult. And then the food. It was legitimately delicious. They only had the two owners working on a busy Friday night, but they had obviously done it before. Go here, tip them extra, and experience a Non Alcoholic bar that has made it one year old. What a sweet and dear couple working harder than most.

Published 4 months ago

We love Free Spirited! We’ve had dinner there twice and we’ve loved every dish. The NA cocktails are all made by hand, we love to just tell them to surprise us and see what delicious concoction they come up with! You really can’t go wrong no matter what you order.

Published 4 months ago

HOLY WOW!!!

I am blown away with what I just ate.
Being Celiac, it's hard to find a place where I can eat EVERYTHING!!! And not only is it safe, but it's amazing!!!

Don't stress that it's 90% vegan, it's incredibly satisfying.

I had the Bone Marrow, Calamari, and Sauteed Green Beans. And washed it down with the Scooter SSR craft cocktail (alcohol free). It was all vegan, but when it's this good .. WHO CARES!!!

The bone marrow is a signature dish. It's delicious, and filled with umami. And with a little addition of the sauce from the green beans, it graduates to EPIC!

The green beans are wonderful, and the sauce is sip worthy.

The Calamari blew me away. It's made from mushrooms, but has the taste and texture of real calamari. Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!

And the cocktail was perfect. Perfect taste, texture and heart.

If your celiac, vegan, both or neither... You have to try Free Spirited. You won't regret it.

Published 4 months ago

This place is my dream: a full vegan menu AND non-alcoholic menu? The dinner we had was delicious and it was so fun trying a bunch of NA cocktails. It’s such a comforting and inviting place, we can’t wait to visit again soon!

Published 4 months ago

The owners are so sweet and really have a passion for crafting a unique and fulfilling experience. The environment is perfect and the drinks are thoughtfully created. Highly recommend.

Published 4 months ago

Great vibes, fun drinks, complimentary card and board games to play with friends. Absolutely a great idea for a date, meet-up, or hang out with friends!

Published 4 months ago

We live in the neighborhood and have been here a couple times. Incredible food (sooo good) and mock-tails. They host many different weekly/monthly events. We will definitely be going back!

Published 5 months ago

So you stopped drinking but still want to go out? This is the place. A bar without alcohol.

Published 6 months ago

My wife and I had an amazing night out here. The drinks were fantastic and the vegetarian / vegan food was fantastic. Such a great atmosphere. As a vegetarian who doesn’t drink, but loves a good mocktail, I was thrilled with our experience. It was definitely the perfect date night spot. The owners were such nice people who really thought out this concept. 100% recommend for people of all diets.

Published 6 months ago

Published 6 months ago

This our first time here! We celebrated a friend’s sober-sary and it was a great evening. The drinks were delicious, the food was tasty, and the owners were generous. The owners are passionate about their business and it shows. I would highly recommend this bar if you want to explore non alcoholic spirits!

Bonus points for having tip and taxes already calculated into their prices!

Published 6 months ago

My girlfriend and I have been laying off alcohol recently and enjoying mocktails at home and around town. We went to Free Spirited after finding it on Google and absolutely loved it.

The owners of the store were so very friendly and their story is very inspiring. The inside felt like a “real bar” and there were fun board games to play just like a pub.

The mocktails were soooo good and made me realize mocktails really can taste as great as cocktails. We can’t wait to go back soon and we recommend it to anyone looking for a great night out.

Published 8 months ago

I would have loved to give this place a high ranking, I love the idea of a dry bar as someone who doesn’t drink but loves the bar atmosphere but Free Spirited just fell short. The drinks were good but quite pricey and I don’t mind paying a little more for a high quality drink but at the end of the day it is just a drink, and at $14 a drink it’s not a very nice experience to come in and just get one drink because spending almost $30 just for two drinks is a little crazy. The food was good tho and I love the passion they have for high quality vegan and vegetarian options that actually taste good. At the end of the day with its pros and cons it’s just too expensive in this economy to enjoy.

Published 8 months ago

I absolutely love this mocktail bar + restaurant. So vegan friendly! The atmosphere is well designed to make you feel like you’re in Hogwarts/the chillest speakeasy. I love connecting with the owners. The entire menu is made with intent and clean ingredients. I cannot wait to come back here soon! Great place for drinkers and non drinkers.

Published 8 months ago

Love the mocktails and vegan friendly menu. We got the X-ed out which is like a mocktail Old Fashioned, and the Dirt Coupe dessert. Healthy, balanced, nothing was too sweet. I LOVE that a place like Free Spirited exists in this part of town. Highly recommended

Published 8 months ago

A great little place to have a great time with friends! Everyone is super friendly and the service is amazing. They genuinely care about the people and their mission and it’s hard to find places like that these days. Highly recommend and definitely try the popcorn!!!

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

The food is very allergy friendly and the service is super nice

Published 9 months ago

Very cool and cozy concept. They have an interesting variety of foods and mocktails. They also have a lot of board games you can borrow.

Published 9 months ago

My family and I had great food and drinks at Free Spirited. I was looking for a place that specialized in mocktails, and it delivered and as a bonus it had great food!

Published 9 months ago

Truly lovely environment. We had so much fun at karaoke with a very rare lack of embarrassment about singing poorly plus plenty of encouragement to have fun. I didn’t take any pictures or videos but my friends did! They should post their all positive reviews soon.

Please support this sweet couple and their amazing small business. Proper creativity with non-alcoholic drinks is way too rare. I was so happy to drink something delicious I’m sure I couldn’t taste anywhere else.

Published 9 months ago

The food is absolutely amazing! The owners and staff are incredibly nice and helpful. Try the piccata it’s delicious!!! Definitely going to come back!!!

Published 10 months ago

Had an extremely pleasant experience at Free Spirited. There was a free parking lot and ample street parking available. Board games are available for customer use, with a mahjong table even!

During the meal, my friend and I got to talk to the owners Amber and Arleo; both whom also cook and bartend the drinks! Both were extremely hospitable, explaining each item in great detail.

My friend and I tried
-Quarantine Heart: Amazing pineapple drink that tasted like a pina colada with coconut
-Scooter SSR: Drink that somehow tasted like a milk tea dessert despite not having any tea and fruit flavors!
-Tough Tide: Amber brought out a blowtouch to light the cinnamon stick in front of us, added an extra smoky flavor to the drink
-Dirt Coupe: Mousse like pudding with chocolate and coconut flavors, excellent
-Calamari: Talked to the owners and they bread and make the ketchup in house

Overall, a 5/5 meal with 5/5 service! Notes: accepts card and are welcome to all ages

Published 10 months ago

I love this place sm!!!!!!! I recommend the magical cat 💕🤍

Published a year ago

Great staff, good food, and fantastic drinks. This is a great place to visit whether you drink alcohol or not. Each mocktail is hand crafted and delicious.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

I'll start off by immediately saying that this is my new favorite local spot! Just for a little background, I've never been a drinker; I've gotten drunk once in my life and it wasn't for me, so I feel as if Free Spirited gets me!
I've had a number of dishes here and they haven't disappointed! Here are a few favorites of mine:

- Popcorn: I've had both the Hapa and BBQ popcorn and they are a delicious mix of salty and sweet! Personally, I prefer the Hapa, but you can't go wrong with either.

- Guacamole: Fresh and delicious, this may be the best Guac I've ever had. I'm not sure what it is about it, but it tastes so refreshing and perfectly complements the chips.

- "Bone Marrow": I've never had real bone marrow before, so I can't compare to the non-vegan version, but I found it very tasty, and I don't usually like mushrooms (which is what the substitute is based on)!

- Street Tacos: Very flavorful, one of the best vegan dishes I've ever had (and again, I don't like mushrooms usually)!

- Black Garlic Pasta: I just love pasta. So delicious. I've never had Black Garlic before, but now I know I'm a fan!

- Roasted Asparagus: Simple, salty, delicious. One of my faves.

- Chicken Picatta: I've never had Picatta before, but it turns out it's one of my favorite ways to have chicken! Delicious!

- Gravlax: I've never had salmon like this before, but it's very nice. I don't know how to describe it other than tasty and salty!

- Dirt Coupe: A nice meal ender, not overly sweet, but great for a treat.

Overall, I am very impressed with all the different flavors and unique culinary experiences offered at Free Spirited! I feel like I'm experiencing something new or originally reworked with each dish I try.

As for drinks, I haven't had as many, but I have really liked what I've had so far:

- Quarantine Heart: Definitely my favorite so far. Like a sweet nectar. Tastes classy and fun.

- Uppies!!!!: My close second-favorite (maybe tied for first). Super tasty caffeinated drink. Tastes unique from other coffee drinks to me. Even though I love Quarantine Heart, I can see myself getting this one often!

SSR - Might actually be a three-way tie for first. This one has a very nice balance of sweet and spicy, and includes a unique type of boba. I get it with less spice, and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite drinks.

- Tough Tide: A nice balanced drink, not too sweet, with a nice tropical flavor. If you're not into the sweeter drinks, this one is a great choice!

Moving on to the lounge itself, I absolutely love the vibe and décor. It feels like a historic establishment with many stories in the walls. I love the old, storied paintings and classy touches around the bar area. The whole seating area just feels so warm and cozy, like a tavern found in a fantasy world. Speaking of fantasy, this is also a very board game-friendly establishment and I can't wait to play some Gloomhaven, Forgotten Waters, Telestrations, and more here! They have a selection of games you can borrow and play as well!

The people working there are also exceptionally welcoming and friendly, looking to provide you with the best experience possible. The owners are around often and you can tell they are putting their heart and soul into this place; it is abundantly clear that this is their dream and they will do anything to make it a success.

Overall, I think this is a wonderful new establishment that I imagine I'll visit often. I have been very impressed with the food, drink, décor, and service and think it's a perfect place for people looking for a non-alcoholic, vegan-friendly lounge.

Published a year ago

My husband and I had a GREAT time at Free Spirited and would highly recommend! I'm pregnant, but wanted a fun night out with 'cocktails.' It was perfect! The drinks were yummy, the food was tasty, and the service was great! The owners served us, and they are so helpful and sweet! Would definitely go back!

Published a year ago

Love supporting a local Alhambra business. The owners are so kind and have a great mission. I’ve been cutting down sugar and eating healthier in general so love having a spot that takes dietary restrictions seriously. They’re so accommodating and kind about it all! They also take the best care of all customers and just want you to experience the best time you could have.

The drinks are tasty and are a true mocktail! Complex flavors, not just soda and juice. Definitely coming back for them. Food was great as well but didn’t get any photos because we ate it so quickly. Overall we got a bunch of things to try and really enjoyed ourselves.

Nice spot to hangout with friends and play games. We brought our own cards but they have a huge selection. Coming back soon!

Published a year ago

Bomb 💣 that's all I gotta say ...great dining experience

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

We visited Free Spirited a couple of weeks ago and really liked the warm atmosphere. My husband and I ordered the Quarantine Heart and Tough Tide drinks. Loved them! Also had the very tasty tacos and roasted asparagus, so yummy! Everything we had was delicious! We also found the owners Arleo and Amber so down to earth and friendly. We'll definitely be back!

Published a year ago

I loved the vibe of this place. The owners took really great care of our group and we are planning to come back more often. I really liked the Belarosa Mocktail and the Espresso martini. Also this is a great place to hang out with friends since they have games.

Published a year ago

Stopped by for the grand opening. Great vibe and great drinks. Love the concept!

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Published a year ago