The Garden Cafe
by Melody Carpenter
THE GARDEN CAFÉ - Vegetarian & Vegan
810 W. Colonial Drive
(407) 999-9799
Awarded best vegetarian restaurant in 2000 by the readers of the Orlando Weekly. This unique Chinese café uses meat substitutes such as tofu and soybean protein for the all vegetarian menu. Plus, the café has dishes that do not include eggs or dairy products for vegans. Owner/chef David Chan creates innovative dishes like sweet and sour chicken, sesame eel, crispy fried shrimp and double fried pork. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike can enjoy these dishes that fool the eye and the taste buds. The options are also plentiful for those who don’t like faux meat dishes, such as the appetizing stuffed tofu. If you’re a Chinese food lover, you’ve found your garden paradise.