American
Organic
Raw
Juice bar
Honey
Mostly-vegan restaurant specializing in raw foods and detox cuisine using local and organic ingredients. Daily soups and salads, wheatgrass shots, desserts, juices and smoothies, handmade raw chocolates. Modern & natural space. Vegan except for bee products. Open Mon-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm.
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22 Reviews
First Review by Keith_Thode
georgiegirl626
Points +120
Joyful (almost) Vegan Oasis - Edit
Small but bursting with positive vibes! Food was unique and delicious. Staff was lovely. I went with two non-vegans who enjoyed their food immensely!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-18
Pros: Friendly staff, Unique options, Cute decor
Cons: No coffee or tea products
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andreamahal
Points +182
All around kindness! - Edit
I’ve been going to this establishment for YEARS. They are consistent, kind, and (my favorite) extremely clean. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they enjoy what they do.
Read morePros: ABLT is delicious, Love the curbside pickup option
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TyLyMia422
Points +82
The Best Burrito 🌯 - Edit
Very nice and clean. An awesome energy . The food is definitely made with love. The burrito was my favorite. The southwest bowl was fresh and tasty. And the ABLT was delicious.
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mikeramon68
Points +15
Fresh and tasty - Edit
First time here, had the miso vegetable soup which was delicious. Had a chickpea salad wrap.
Read morePros: Fresh, Tasty, Good service
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KatyRead
Points +54
Made with love - Edit
Cacao tree is nothing short of delicious. We've tried smoothies, brunchy things, lunch and dinner. Everything is always amazing. You always get the best vibes from this place
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Above and beyond friendly staff, Delicious always
Cons: Wish they were open Sunday!
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LeeDukes
Points +23
BEST STAFF EVER! - Edit
STAFF WENT OVER & BEYOND ON EVER SINGLE PLAY, I'M GRATEFUL 🙌🏾
Read morePros: STAFF GOES OVER & BEYOND , FOOD OPTIONS GREAT! , Great location
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mmarra
Points +110
Love! - Edit
Love this place have been eating here since 2016! Everyone is so nice & the food/ drinks are great!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great food, Great pricing/portions
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GGia
Points +16
Awesomeness - Edit
Many raw options /General Tso and Burrito are my personal favorites. Their desserts are to die for...with zero Guilt. The people there are always friendly and willing to help. I have gluten issues and they found very tasty substitutes.
Read morePros: Many raw/vegan/ gluten free options, Reasonable prices
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pfbeard
Points +26
Simply Amazing - Edit
Wonderful, knowledgeable staff with excellent care and concern. This is a next level place.
Read morePros: So many things to choose from. Top notch quality.
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DeannaAllen
Points +26
Fresh beautifully thought out and amazing food! - Edit
I had the southwest salad bowl and the raspberry chocolate pie for dessert and it was AWESOME! Thank you so much for the recommendations Kate!
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Ishani
Points +32
Not as Good as Last Time... - Edit
i'm writing this a year later...Very disappointed last time i went...i go once a year when i'm out in Detroit, but i'm not as inclined to go again, because they didn't juice anymore as of last year...they still had smoothies, but i wanted juice, and i drove a ways to get there...Also, the teenagers working there were playing disturbing music that i didn't feel was conducive to relaxing...Also, the energy of that music goes into the food...i'm really surprised that they are allowed to play that music there, so it creeped me out so much that i don't know if i'll ever go back...They hardly had any desserts when i was there...no soup either...it just seems like it went downhill quite a bit to me...It's pricey for what you get, and they don't recycle, which is strange for a more conscious restaurant...Kind of mainstream people were working there last time, as far as my memory recalls...
Read morePros: Vegan, A lot of raw food
Cons: Terrible Music, No more juice... Everything's Pricey , They don't recycle
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CBT
Points +46
Food Made with TLC - Edit
Love love love The Cacoa Tree!!!!!
Read morePros: Like mom would make, if she cooked vegan. , I always leave here feeling happy and full. , Quality ingredients, great vegan options!
Cons: Not closer to my house, So many choices - I want everything! , Should be open 24/7
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pink_quartz
Points +18
i wish this place was as common as wendys - Edit
So good. Sooosososo good. quesadilla & burrito are heavenly. Thankful for this little spot 💓✨🌧🌞💞🦋🍓
Read morePros: TASTY, VEGAN , LOTS OF RAW OPTIONS
Cons: Honestly can't think of any this place is the best
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engineco22
Points +17
Excellent! - Edit
Happened by on the way to the Royal Oak Music Theater. Ordered the Mexican salad...awesome! Highly recommend.
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veganinvegas
Points +368
Tucked away in the corner of the street - Edit
Had the unchix sandwich and a beet juice drink. Very tasty "chix" made from sunflower seeds on a wrap. Gingery beet juice was just the drink on a hot and muggy day.
Read moreHad a nice picnic area out back, next to the parking garage. Lots of trees, a picnic table. Ate outside and was protected from the humidity for some reason ;0
Pros: Nice sized portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Bit overpriced
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XOXO
Points +1828
Raw is hard on michigan's winter - Edit
They offer soup during winter. Good raw wraps if you feel like having one. Also good desserts.
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HannahAlbers
Points +16
Quesadilla Was Okay - Edit
I got the quesadilla and I was pretty "whatever" about it. Not sure why they insist on keeping it in "quesadilla" form because it's served cold... I ended up rolling it up like a wrap to eat it easier. It was very filling I'll give it that! I only had half of it and saved the rest.
Read moreI also got a small chickenless salad to try. It does taste like chicken salad! Texture is obviously way different but I liked it. I also tried the raspberry cheesecake square... that was yummy!
This place is pricey so get ready for that. What else would you expect from a niche restaurant in Royal Oak?
Pros: Friendly Service, Interesting options, Enough food for leftovers
Cons: Expensive
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Vegan BB
Points +87
Still dreaming about the quesadilla - Edit
Outstanding raw food, top notch service
Read morePros: Beautifully prepared food, Absolutely delicious, GREAT staff
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EffieInHawaii
Points +52
Oh Boy - Edit
The only thing better than the food was the service. I got the quesadilla and am still dreaming about it. Everything there is vegan and gluten-free, so I was in heaven. The three ladies working were SO fun and friendly. I'd live there if I could.
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Vegtravel4
Points +319
Okay raw food, cute location - Edit
I am vegan, but not raw. I don't generally go for raw restaurants because my husband is allergic to raw cashews and raw carrots, and raw food leans heavily on those ingredients. We had their quesadilla and farm hand salad with ranch because we were passing through town and hungry for vegan options.
Read moreQuesadilla was pretty good. It was folded in half and the ingredients spilled out a little, probably because it was raw so the nut cheese couldn't melt and work as glue. It had a little spice, which I always like! Nice flavor. Salad was fine, but nothing special. They were out of avocado that day, which was kind of a shame, for both the quesadilla and the salad. The food menu here is small (several salads and wraps). Might be nice to see them offer more in the future, and get a little more creative than only salads, juices, and wraps.
My favorite thing was actually this little dessert we picked up on a whim on our way out. It was like a thin crust with chocolate and maybe coconut and peanut butter on top. I'm not sure what was in it, and it was $5 for a couple little bites, but I enjoyed it!
It was a cold and snowy day in Michigan so I think the raw food just wasn't cutting it in terms of comfort. But that's my problem, not Cacao's.
Ambience was cute and pleasant. The people working there are friendly and helpful. Overall, if you're into raw food and in the neighborhood, I'm sure you would find this to be a great option.
Pros: ambience, desserts, friendly employees
Cons: smaller menu
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Seitan_Nic
Points +250
Raw in Royal Oak - Edit
Was really stoked on this place on my first couple visits, but am sad to say that it has gone downhill. Still has a nice menu for elixirs and smoothies, fresh juices etc, but I feel that the quality of a lot of their other options has declined. They used to do really good daily specials, and they didn't have one this time. I asked the girl at the counter and she said they weren't doing them anymore. Bummer. The desserts were my favorite part of the menu before, and that is where I felt I saw the steepest droop in quality. Not a bad option, but not as good as I remember it being.
Read morePros: Good location, Healthy rawish veg food in Detroit area, Friendly staff
Cons: Desserts could be, and were better, Small menu, limited options, I prefer Inn Season, but I'm not raw
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Keith_Thode
Points +712
Simply the Best - Edit
This area was ripe for this type of restaurant, and with the competition from other types of good restaurants in the area, it has to be great. Even if there were other Raw, Vegan restaurants in the area, Cacao Tree would probably still be the best. Wonderful, helpful waitstaff, friendly, cozy atmosphere, soups, salads, wraps and sandwiches area all great. And, if you're a chocolate lover, well.......go experience it for yourself.
Read moreIf you're not familiar with the area, it may not be the easiest to find, but word of mouth about this place is spreading fast and those in the area have discovered it. Those outside the area will find it worth the search. The easiest way to find it is to park in the large public parking structure (free until 5pm). Walk out of the south end of the structure, and the Cacao Tree is right in front of you on the right.
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