This is how I like to eat and wish there was a plant based casual restaurant like this in my own city. Food is as healthy as well-prepared as you can get. While our favorites were the salads and soups and curry, everything looked good. As dairy free and gluten free, the desserts were a real treat and the staff members were very friendly. Did I mention the selection of smoothies with their homemade nut milk?! read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - Freshest green salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

This is the BEST plant based cafe in Oakland County! Everything is 100% vegan except their local honey and bee pollen. If you're looking for nourishing food that is organic, mostly raw, gluten-free and made from scratch daily....look no further. i first came here many years ago just thinking it was a smoothie/juice cafe but they offer so much more.' Salads, wraps, raw desserts, zucchini pasta, and featured daily soups will please everyone even if you're not vegan. I'm a huge fan of their Mexican salad and General Tso Lettuce Wraps. The "meat" is a spiced nut crumble made of almond, walnut, sunflower seeds and is very flavorful. The chipotle vinaigrette is fresh and the cashew sour cream tastes like the real thing. My favorite smoothies are the Refresh and Inner Warmth. Whenever i'm there I usually pick up a bottle of my favorite local Kombucha, Neu Kombucha because it is difficult find in the grocery stores. Prices are at the higher end but this isn't Tropical Smoothie Cafe and you won't find added sugars, artificial ingredients or processed fake meat alternatives here. I'm wiling to pay more and invest in my health with quality organic ingredients and superfoods. Amber and her staff are extremely friendly and provide great customer service. read more

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By far my favorite vegan joint in the metro Detroit area. I feel like I'm walking into a dear friend's home and kitchen when I walk into cacao. The team at Cacao Tree are a unified and clearly cohesive group of folks who seem entirely happy with what they create. My only sadness is my difficulty getting in before 4 pm on weekdays... and it makes my weekend visits that much sweeter. read more

I had a great experience with one of your staff today. She was clear about the rules but still took a moment to see me as a person and speak kindly. It was really regulating and grounding on a hard day. You're lucky to have her. read more

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. read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - Mexican salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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! read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - a chalkboard sign with a strawberry on it - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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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. read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - Mexican salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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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. read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - a menu on a table - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Food was good. My favorite was the cold brew protein shake, which I have been back for multiple times. The only down side is they only have gluten free bread, I don't care for the texture, personal preference. Service is great and staff is super friendly. read more

I took my wife here for her birthday. She's vegan and plant based (as I am). We absolutely adored the ambiance, the authenticity of the staff, and not only how excellent the food was but how dedicated the staff was to a lifestyle of healthy and conscious choices. All the food was vibrant and delicious. We'll be back! read more

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

I'm highly skeptical of these health food types of places but I got the Caesar wrap and it was actually amazing. Service was extremely friendly and helpful too! Just a little pricey. read more

Nice place to grab some healthy "fast food" their smoothies, juices, soups, salads, dressings and sweets are all house made with healthy, non-inflammatory oils and wholesome ingredients. read more

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

Cacao Tree Cafe - general tso wraps - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Anytime I'm catching a movie in RO I always come early to stop here! Such a cute little place and the employees are friendly and informative. Lately I've been having the vegan BLT which is soooo good with homemade coleslaw. If I lived closer I'd be here more often. Their entire menu including daily specials always sound delicious I can't recommend this place more. read more

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. read more

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I love Cacao Tree! It's so hard to find quality food anywhere! We gotta support places like this :) always good, always consistent, always thoughtful! Much love for this place, you won't be disappointed read more

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. read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - Burrito - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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? read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Enjoyed this restaurant! Hope to see more vegan restaurants in the Detroit area. I wish it opens on Sunday too. It a small place, not too many seats available. But it was nice and cozy. I got the salad and soup combo. The portion was generous. I like the white bean soup. The half salad is a lot bigger than I thought. I enjoyed the dressing, and love the bowl of green. I hope to come back to try more items on their menu. Love the places that you can satisfy your stomach and confidently about your body will also appreciate what you had. read more

This yellow split pea is the best soup in the area! Long time cacao tree customer- this soup is topping my list right now! Keep up the outstanding work read more

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

If you added creaminess, meatiness, spiciness, tanginess, richness, and crunchiness all together you would get the Cacao Tree's Mexican salad. It includes a ground beef substitute (that most Mexican dishes contain) made from ground nuts and mixed Mexican spices. It also contains a cashew-based sour cream, avocado, red bell pepper, pico de gallo, and your choice of house-made nut-based ranch or house-made chipotle vinaigrette (ps 95 percent of the stuff here Is made in-house). I personally prefer the ranch, but the vinaigrette will give the salad a lighter touch. You may feel a little heavy after eating this, but all the flavor is totally worth it! Definitely way better than eating something that's been drenched in butter or grease because it's a whole food plant based meal! If you're more in the mood for a wrap to go, but want this same flavor, I recommend getting the Mexican burrito. It's essentially the same flavors and ingredients but instead of sour cream they use guacamole. If you want lettuce boats ask for the Mexican burrito on lettuce boats! If you want the burrito on a sprouted grain wrap, they have that too! As you can see, even though they're a mostly raw restaurant, they offer many ways to make eating their menu options catered to the way you desire! read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - UNBELIEVABLY YUMMY MEXICAN SALAD - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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

How could I 4-get how good the food is here? The General Tso Salad Wraps are insane. The wraps are made with fresh lettuce, red cabbage, sprouts, avocado, sesame nuts (meat) and a side of General Tso Sauce that is spicy & sweet. These wraps must be one of their popular entrees, it took my palate to a new level. The raw root vegetable juice is also a winner. I can't wait to eat those wraps again! read more

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

One of the best Vegan restaurants in the greater Royal Oak/ Birmingham area that specializes in a host of healthy raw/fruit drinks, salads with homemade dressings, soups and wraps. All ingredients used at this establishment are for the most part fresh and organic. The restaurants itself is a very small and rustic establishment located on Fourth street in Downtown Royal Oak. The food is very tasty where our personal favorites are the smoothies (grandson loves these) and the burrito wrap. On the downside, seating is a bit limited inside with some additional outside seating available during nicer months. As an option to getting around the limited seating they also offer carry out which is our primary option when getting food at this establishment. Even if Vegan is not your thing, the drinks, salads and soups by themselves would appeal to most people and this is an establishment that should not be missed if you're in the Royal Oak area looking for a meal on the lighter side. read more

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I've been dining at Cacao Tree on and off since they opened and most of my experiences have been quite enjoyable. However, today was different. I ordered a soup and salad combo. I discarded 3 of the salad lettuce leaves because they had rot. I know, fresh greens are hard to come by in this region. I was willing to let that slide. I enjoyed the rest of the salad. But the soup was a different story. It was their garden vegetable. After a handful of bites I had to stop eating it and throw it out. The first issue was a bite of super starchy non chewable vegetation about an inch long. Maybe a dried out broccoli stalk. That was followed by a couple bites that had that sandy or dirt grinding on the teeth. Followed by maybe a half inch of something that seemed like a dried twig. I couldn't eat anymore. Money down the drain. And I'm surprised by this. I'm posting this because a plant based restaurant should use fresh ingredients and care. Maybe it was a rare occasion. Maybe this is happening often. I will have to read recent reviews and find out. read more

This place is unbelievable. Everything is clearly made with love. I am so thankful I found you! My husband usually refuses to eat healthy food, but amazingly every time I have ordered from here (3 different occasions with 6 different dishes), he devours every bite! We love you and I wish I had enough self discipline to take a photo of your masterpieces before I eat them. Also, neither of us are vegan and the meals are very filling. read more

Loved the smoothies! They were very nice when it came to answering our questions about the different fruits and powders in their smoothies. The orange creamsicle was a pretty shade of orange and it tasted just like a creamsicle. The "A Beach in Hawaii" was fantastic. It is green because of the spinach, but the tropical fruits blend together well to make a refreshing smoothie. Overall, they make delicious smoothies. They were refreshing and filling. They produce they use looks vibrant and colorful and I hope to try their other smoothies in the future. read more

Cacao Tree Cafe - Orange creamsicle and A Beach in Hawaii - Vegetarian Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

The best vegan food in Michigan. Everything is so fresh. Their General Tso Lettuce Wraps (I ordered it in sandwich form) is sooooo yummy. I also ordered the Magic Bar (not sure 100% of the name) and omg, tasted like an Almond Joy. Contained chocolate, coconut shreds, caramel and maple syrup. I could eat their food every day. And the owner is so nice and helpful. read more

I am obsessed of the fact that there's healthy foods that taste so great in my living area. The only thing I wish is that the meals would cost under nine bucks plus tax. It's like 15 for one meal. I also wish that they would update their Instagram post; daily. Posting daily soups, snacks, drinks.. anything. Hopefully there's a awards program that once you buy so many meals eventually one will be free. My favorites are the southwest bowl, chips w / side of sour cream, kale soup, chili, broccoli cheddar soup and the breakfast blend smoothie. read more

The smoothies are soooo good. They have many healthy vegan/plant based options and so many yummy super foods to choose from. I want to go back and give everything a try. read more

I love this place and I can't get enough of it! It's so cozy, the employees are very friendly, and it feels comfortable inside. It just smells healthy! I get a smoothie or raw juice at least twice a week usually, and I've been slowly trying out their food menu too. Favorite Smoothies: Bee Green, Inner Warmth, Refresh Favorite Juice: Strong Heart The mexican salad's "meat" is a combination of walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds that are flavored phenomenally! They use this in their tacos and quesadilla too, and I swear it's just as good if not better than the real thing. A must try! My only complaint is the pricing, which prevents me from eating lunch here every day! (If I could afford it, I would!) All the ingredients are organic, super fresh, with shipments of new produce coming in very often..so the pricing is justifiable, but not "affordable" for every day trips. Check it out next time you are in town, this place is worth it! Also, I know they make gluten-free pies and desserts for the holidays if anyone is interested! read more

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Listen, if you like food that is nourishing to your body but also delicious, this is the spot. Every time we get Cacao Tree I profess my love. It's so consistent- balanced flavor and perfectly dressed. It's just so right on. If I ever decide to move, I'll likely look in Royal Oak solely for better proximity to this goodness. read more

I have been coming here for 6 years now, whether vegan, not vegan, hungry, not hungry ;), raw, not raw, hot, cold, everything. There are warming dishes and drinks and cooling ones for any mood, ailment, sickness, celebration, etc. It's also a small cafe that allows you to see everything made from scratch in front of you, locally and organically sources, and somehow is able to never let a single wilted green or sprout into your dish. There are great dishes for those who would never eat raw or vegan, and a ton to excite even those who have traveled the world visiting and working in raw food cafes like me! They use a variety of medicinal superfoods and mushrooms that are rare even for some seasoned superfoodists, and a description for each for customers. :) Staff is friendly and creates good relationships with regulars, and you can feel and see the careful intention behind every move of this business. Support local, ethical, and HEALTHY! They work SO HARD to provide this for us, please thank them and support them! read more

Spent serious cash here over the years, more on drinks than food. Having lots of experience with raw, vegan food, theirs lacks creativity and flavor. Anything that has mustard is overpowered by too much of it. Horrible experience with the GM Megan. I was destitute after the fallout of a traumatic #MeToo situation and asked for half a rollup on a collard green. Megan said "it's against our policy to do a half order, we don't want to waste half a tortilla". I pushed back and told her it's a collard green, how does the other half go to waste when it's used for all sorts of other things on the menu!? She continued her rote response "It's against our policy". I let her know of my years of experience in the restaurant industry and have never heard of refusing a half order sandwich/roll-up, EVER. Her nastiness continued, and they've lost us as loyal customers. read more

I'm not even vegan and I'm in love with this place. I highly recommend the quesadilla and chocolate pudding. Their smoothies are also good. Pretty much everything I've had from here has been delicious. The staff is also very friendly! read more

I do like the Be Green smoothie, always add Chia and Hemp to it. This was my 4th time here. I want to like the food, but every time I eat actual food, I am thoroughly disappointed. I tried a cup of the veggie lentil soup, it was good, but much too runny, should be more hardy. I tried the General Tso for my main meal, but could only eat part of one leaf, it was too rich, the nuts was over powering and it turned my stomach within minutes. The sauce is overly sweet too, a bit of heat, but not enough to balance out the immense sweetness of the dressing. Needless to say I gave the rest to my friend, she thought it more edible, I didn't want to make myself sick, any further. I will have to stick to smoothies only when I come. I did get their sample of the hot cider, that was delicious, but I didn't like the sample of the Thrive or the Pumpkin drink. Overall, it was an expensive $12 for a dish I didn't like and more than upset my stomach. read more

This is THE best vegan restaurant I've ever been too and my favorite place to eat. I always go in there when I'm having a rough day and walk out with a smile and happy belly every time. Their cheery moods and delicious organic food are pretty unbeatable. God bless cacao tree! The superfood bowl and orange creamsicle smoothie really hit the spot. read more