Cafe Chocolade

Google Reviews (Keywords: Gluten, Celiac/Coeliac, Vegan, Dairy)

Reviewer: Evan
Date: 2024-07-06
Rating: 5/5
Review: The black bean burger was the best sandwich I have ever had, macaroons were amazing and really loved the tiramisu and lasagna. Definitely a new favorite GF place for my wife and favorite place for me too. The gluten free tasted the same as gluten dishes.

Reviewer: Geneva Pullen
Date: 2024-05-10
Rating: 5/5
Review: Gluten-free deliciousness, from soup to nuts! There is a dearth of dedicated gluten free restaurants with a full service menu (i.e., not just sweets). In fact, I don't know of ANY others in Pittsburgh, and honestly, dedicated GF is the only fail-safe way to dine out with celiac. Cafe Chocolade is not only dedicated gluten-free, it is whole food, all made from scratch, and much of the menu is plant-based. And you can get actual meals - and what a meal that is. From gourmet appetizers like the avocado fries (so perfect: avocado dipped in a from-scratch bread crumb mixture, sauteed, and served with a plant-based creme, made, of course, from scratch), the entrees feature hand-made pastas, house-made plant burgers, dairy-free cheeses (again, made in-house), and pierogie - and these are just the menu items I've tried! The menu changes weekly, so you can always get something a little different. The chef is an experienced gourmet, truly excited about good food. And oh, the house-made bread pastries, chocolates, and cakes are remarkable. Light and fluffy cakes and breads that lack the heaviness of some gluten-free baked goods. Nothing missing here - except the gluten. You can order a cake for a special occasion, as I did for my sister and brother-in-law's 50th wedding anniversary lunch. It was gorgeous and delicious, filled with ganache, berries, and frosted with plant-based "buttercream". My pic isn't perfect, as the cake had been boxed to-go and we un-boxed it on the spot, but we couldn't resist digging in right there, after our superb lunch. And get a french-pressed coffee with your dessert while you're there. Roasted in-house daily. Mmmm. (Also offers hand-made GF pastas to go, for cooking at home. What more could you ask for?)

Reviewer: Julie Ann Sullivan
Date: 2024-04-26
Rating: 5/5
Review: This is always a unique and exquisite dining experience. The food is made with care, it's presentation is gorgeous and the taste is beyond compare with any vegan restaurant around, anywhere. I love treating myself to this magnificent restaurant. I may wait a bit longer or pay a little more, but it is more than worth it. Care takes time, source ingredients cost more. This isn't a fast food restaurant....thank goodness!