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    Cacao Tree Cafe

    4.5 (206 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian
    Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Mexican salad
    Judy N.

    My friend and I both got the Mexican salad. Service was super friendly and excellent. I would've liked to try more items but I got full. Great option for those looking to eat healthy, gluten free and/or vegetarian. CTC has been around for many years so that is a testament to how much people love it.

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    Lindsay G.

    Ok... stop what you're doing and go get yourself some OUT-OF-WORLD chocolate avocado pudding from CTC. It is the most refreshing dessert, that has all the healthy fats, but is equally creamy and dreamy. I was able to try to sampling after talking to Erin, who was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They even make their own almond milk!! I sampled the pudding from their tent at the USA Wine and Food Fest so I haven't visited the storefront just yet but it is a cozy and quiet cafe tucked into Royal Oak. I will update my review soon once I check it out!

    Mexican salad
    Annie A.

    I stop into this cafe an embarrassing amount lately, usually just for a smoothie or treat from the refrigerator but recently ordered one of their salads for lunch. The staff is always very sweet and the food is usually made in 5 minutes or so. This is such a little gem downtown royal oak, especially for health nuts :) The Mexican salad had "meat" made from ground nuts with spices on them and I was really impressed with the flavor and texture for a vegan option. I also liked the flavor of the vegan sour cream. The veggies (pepper, tomato, avacado) were fresh. Other items that I've enjoyed in the past are the almond butter bar, sunshine smoothie and on a beach Hawaii smoothie. There are a few spots to sit down inside but most people seem to get the food to go.

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    Carolyn E.

    I only tried a smoothie - but it was perfect with no added sugar - exactly what I was looking for. They were so friendly and the place is very inviting and smells delicious. The soups on special sounded great, and I see and very much appreciate the whole-foods vegan approach to their menu. Literally everything sounds delicious and I can't wait to go back and try more food. I was happy to see that they were very busy with people picking up orders.

    general tso wraps
    Sam L.

    My favorite spot in Royal Oak. Their General Tso wraps are heavenly and the owner Amber has such a lovely energy

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    Dagmar L.

    My second visit to Cacao Tree was not long after my first; as much as I enjoy trying new places, I liked Cacao Tree so much I wanted to visit again. This time I parked at the theater, as I was seeing a movie later, and I walked to Cacao. It's a nice stroll and good opportunity to see and enjoy the area a bit more. I ordered the tomato basil soup. I also purchased another container of the kale chips to take home. As I was enjoying the soup, which is fabulous, I sprinkled some of the kale chips on it. Don't knock it 'til you try it It was delicious. Once again the team members working that night were pleasant and helpful. This place truly is a little gem.

    Burrito
    Tiffany T.

    I love trying out vegan places, so I had to try this one out. For the most part, my meal was ok. My friend didn't really enjoy his wraps either. The smoothie were on the good side too but I didn't like the almond meat at all. It just tasted like dried ground up nuts as a meat substitute and there was really no other protein sub except for the almond mixture. I wish there was a little bit more options or atleast something that wasn't so dry. I was a little surprised to see that a vegan place had no soy options at the time. I would maybe come again if someone suggested it and I could try something else, or only get a smoothie. Compared to the other vegan places I've tried in the area, this one just wasn't for me.

    just the happiest place ever. and the owner immediately credits her great, happy staff! if you need a lift in spirit, appetite-wise or mood-wise, definitely add a stop here!! all are LOVED here, and maybe everywhere?

    UNBELIEVABLY YUMMY MEXICAN SALAD

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    they wernt using proper measurement's and dumped a bunch of powder in my smoothie and it tasted like butt. THEY MADE A GREEN SMOTHIE BLACK

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    Awesome place! You can taste the love in this food!! A definite must when you're in RO!

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    Burrito and chocolate pudding were great! I'm not vegan and was surprised at how tasty everything was.

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    Love their General Tso lettuce wraps. Order online.... Pick up and go. Great lunch item. Super fresh healthy food.

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    We just had our Mothers' Day brunch today and it was great…read more I ordered the "chicken" sandwich, my wife had a breakfast burrito, and our son had the nacho mac-n-"cheese". It was all excellent. Even the coffee was really good. Our server was completely knowledgeable about accommodating our son's allergies, too. Btw, it's a good thing we arrived slightly before 11:00 because the place was packed by noon. I think this is going to be a regular thing for us, to stop off on our way to our Detroit Symphony Sunday afternoon concerts. The only thing that might have made the experience better: if Spacecat V-stro had a liquor license and could have served us Bloody Marys with our brunch. ;-)

    I've been trying to eat there for years, but they close early in the afternoon, so I never got a…read morechance, until Saturday morning. We decided to have breakfast there on our way to Detroit. First of all, the place is super cute, very clean and the staff is welcoming and friendly. They don't have many items you could call a breakfast, so we went with the burrito and the special of the week, waffle party. Both were good, well seasoned and tasted really home made. They should mention that the dishes come with sweet potatoes, not regular ones, as not everyone likes sweet potatoes. My husband doesn't, so he wasn't very happy when he got the plate. I had to eat them. The warm salad could have more seasoning. Overall, we were happy with the food and everything l, the reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the price. Not that there is anything expensive going into the food, chickpea tofu is far less expensive than soy tofu, homemade sausage too if you compare to fake meats. For that reason we probably won't be coming back. $20 for a waffle sandwich is too expensive in my opinion.

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