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    Cacao Tree Cafe

    4.5 (207 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian
    Open • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    featured smoothie- The Touchdown!!   GO LIONS!!
    Holly N.

    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.

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    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.

    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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    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!

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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.

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    Sam L.

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

    First time here, enjoying a chai while I wait...
    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.

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    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.

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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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