"BEST RESTAURANT IN ORLANDO"   My Rating
3 Cristie	Posted on: Friday, October 02, 2009
	Review: Garden Cafe is simply the best.. which is why it has been around the longest. The food is amazing, great hours, great service, and centrally located to downtown Orlando right off I-4. YUM!!!!!   Pros: delicious food * great service * centrally located Cons: none * none * none
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"Perhaps I didn't choose the right entree"   My Rating
13 nardanddee	Posted on: Thursday, May 28, 2009
	Review: This restaurant is easy to find and offers a wide variety of choices. It is totally meat-free and I am truly impressed with that. There was even a sign on the front door stating that they only offer a meat-free menu (I guess folks had been coming in and expecting something different). I ordered the dumplings (as an appetizer) and the curry stew as an entree. The dumplings were alright...not spectacular, but alright. The curry stew which I was greatly looking forward to was a disappointment. Far too much tofu (was either not marinated or not marinated long enough) and not enough flavor overall. I ended up having to pull out all of the tasteless tofu slices and avoiding what appeared to be potatoes that were cooked many moons ago to simply eat the rice and the sauce. Perhaps I just chose the wrong entree...but I know what NOT to get if I ever dare to try this place again.   Pros: many choices * completely meat free * Cons: do not accept AMEX * tasteless tofu * preoccupied staff
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"a dream come true"   My Rating
1 sophiecast onguay	Posted on: Monday, March 16, 2009
	Review: This was an excellent vegetarian restaurant to go to with my carnivore husband. The menu was just like a typical American/ Chinese restaurant except everything was meat substitutes. I had pepper ``steak`` for the first time in my life and my husband had ``chicken`` balls. Awesome experience!! I need to go back to try the ``fish`` and ``shrimps``. Lots of parking available. The restaurant was clean and cute for a chinese restaurant.   Pros: great service * delicious * great prices Cons: * *
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"Orange Beef-Yum!"   My Rating
7 justingros s	Posted on: Monday, January 12, 2009
	Review: Ate here last night. They have a great Chinese menu with all the stuff that meat-eaters get to order at non-veg places. We ordered two dishes plus the spring rolls. Spring rolls were very good. Sesame Chicken was ok. But the Orange Beef was excellent. The only thing that bothered me was that our waitress was not very friendly. Maybe she had a bad night but it's so important that veg places have excellent customer service. It helps support the overall cause. But the food was very nice. A great option for veggies visiting Orlando. Plus, very close to downtown.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Garden Cafe is wonderful"   My Rating
1 gnuzzi	Posted on: Sunday, November 16, 2008
	Review: We had a wonderful experience at the Garden Cafe. The food is fresh and tasty.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Wonderful, Wonderful"   My Rating
1 Marsha	Posted on: Monday, August 04, 2008
	Review: The chef and his wife own and operate the Garden Café with the mission of creating food that can be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Make no mistake – the flavor and texture are all there and then some. While most of the menu is Chinese; serving vegetable dishes with and without meat substitutes as well as tofu; one can also find western entrees such as Harvest Burgers, pasta dishes, Three Bean Rice, portabella sandwich and the best of the best, in my opinion, mushroom with vegetables which is sort of like a fragrant, thick portabella mushroom stew with the most extraordinary flavor. This is one of the original recipes served that requires an hours-long broth preparation to achieve a unique sweet vegetable taste. This is the restaurant of choice among many of our family and friends because any palate can be pleased at Garden Café. This glowing review isn't because I hold stock in the restaurant. Rather a vegetarian that loves to dine out with friends at an establishment where the food is carefully prepared and everyone can be pleased with the selections. The location is convenient, just to the west of downtown on Highway 50. One aside: If you are a vegetarian you know the frustration of trying to explain to wait staff that sea life and meat broths aren't vegetables. Here you know that the only flesh to darken the door will be you, your guests and the friendly staff at Garden Café.   Pros: Sooo Flavorful * Value * Selection Cons: Closed Mondays * rare language barrier * Left turn is one is traveling south
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"Great!"   My Rating
4 JulBio	Posted on: Saturday, May 17, 2008
	Review: Simply great. This is a mock meat heaven. Every dish I have had has been excellent. Sadly, the area where Garden Cafe is is kind of run down, but it wont keep me from a great meal there! :)   Pros: Great Price * Great Food * Cons: Bad Neighborhood * *
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"Garden Cafe Addict"   My Rating
2 KNM	Posted on: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
	Review: My omni boyfriend and I go to Garden Cafe about every other week. They recognize us when we come in and know what we're going to order. He gets the cheeseburger (Beware: I don't think this cheese is vegan), and I get the pork chop in Peking sauce. Every time. It's awesome.   Pros: pork chop * staff * Cons: not healthy * *
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"My home away from home"   My Rating
GUEST	Posted on: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
	Review: As a long time veggie, I am so thankful to have such a treasure as Garden Cafe. A huge menu with almost all vegan selection really makes my evenings out with friends and family. It is also great to know that we have such an established place, instead of one of those here today, gone tomorrow veggie places that you find in so many other cities.   Pros: variety * vegan selections * food Cons: none * *
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"fantastic meat-substitutes"   My Rating
5 felinedrea ms	Posted on: Sunday, June 17, 2007
	Review: this place is amazing! not a single non-vegetarian dish in the entire restaurant.... i reveled in being able to order "General Tsao's Chicken" for once in my life, since it was 100% meat-substitute. try everything on the menu... twice. this place is a godsend for vegetarians in the north-central florida area.   Pros: amazing variety of dishes * provides venue for AR lit * nice atmosphere Cons: * *
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"Fantastic selection and quality; modest cost"   My Rating
1 distancehi ker	Posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
	Review: My wife and I try to eat here every evening we are in Orlando. The building and decor are humble, but the selection and quality are unparalleled. The House Chicken and House Beef dinners contain the best "non-meat" I've ever tasted -- the perfect texture and taste. As in frequent as my visits to Orlando are, it will take a lifetime to work through their entire menu. Don't forget their appetizers and fresh carrot juice.   Pros: Fantastic selection * Consistent high quality * Great service Cons: None * *
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"Delicious!"   My Rating
9 redheadgo	Posted on: Saturday, April 14, 2007
	Review: This is a fantastic vegetarian restaurant in Orlando. The neighborhood is pretty rough though, so I wouldn't go here at night (at least not alone). Each time I travel to this city I make a stop here. The spring rolls are filled with flavor, wonton soup was excellent with a tasty broth. Also enjoyed my Kung Pao Chicken. Everything was tasty, fresh and reasonably priced.   Pros: Delicious Food * Friendly Staff * Reasonable Prices Cons: Neighborhood * *
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"deeelicious!"   My Rating
3 lunabelle	Posted on: Sunday, November 05, 2006
	Review: I just love the garden cafe! It is such a rare treat to look at a menu and know that I can order anything on it. I have never had a problem with service, although they are usually quiet. The turnip cakes are the one thing I order every single time and I love the simple vegetable stir fry, which is inexpensive and wonderful.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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