The Golden Spoon Plant Cafe

By Laura

vacations, Stephanie discovered dozens of tasty dishes that have inspired her menu. The Beggin’ Eggin’ Cheese, with its New York pronunciation, is a delicious re-creation of a breakfast sandwich she enjoyed on a trip. Organic, eggy tofu and a choice of either seitan or organic shiitake bacon are layered on a flour or gluten-free biscuit or vegan croissant made in house. “Seitan is made from wheat,” Stephanie explains. “Buddhist monks created it because they don’t eat meat.” Seasoned just right, the seitan is an incredible meat substitute in the Buffalo Chick’n Sandwich and breakfast dishes. The Golden Spoon also uses as many organic ingredients as possible and makes all their own dressings. The Cashew Alfredo dish is a surprise and delight, with some of the creamiest, most flavorful alfredo sauce you’ll ever have. You’d never guess it was vegan!

Family Faves

The bright and beautiful McCabe girls–Maddie, Lily and Katie–bring the cafe to life with their vibrant personalities and food knowledge. Katie’s Guacamole is special to her because she is “in love with avocados!” she beams. “We used to make it at parties,” Stephanie explains, “and ours has cucumbers in it.” It’s a must-try as an appetizer or on the taco salad. Lily’s favorite is the Spinach Artichoke Dip made with organic raw almond parmesan. Maddie helps in the kitchen and all three girls love to play in the garden room, many times with other children who are visiting the cafe with their parents.

Food and Fun

The garden room is a warm and inviting space overlooking the patio and scenic outdoors and is perfect for parties or meetings. The lawn can even accommodate a bouncy house. Or guests can just kick back on the patio with a chai latte and enjoy nature. Kids menus, coloring books, catering and eventually food classes are all part of the exciting way Stephanie is sharing her passion with the community. ”We have the privilege of letting people know they don’t have to sacrifice great taste to be vegan,” Stephanie says, “and we love having the opportunity to introduce and interest everyone in vegan food.”

Dine from 9am-3pm every day, or 9am9pm on Friday, at 2851 W. Edmond Road, Suite B, or visit thegoldenspoon.net.