Cacao Tree Cafe

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?