BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE – Chinese
A cozy Gainesville cafe on Southwest 34th Street where a bubble-tea counter and a ramen kitchen share one small room. Bowls are built on house broths: tonkotsu, shoyu, Sapporo miso, a signature version and a veggie one, alongside shoyu tempura udon and rice bowls topped with teriyaki chicken, homemade tofu, curry pork, or raw spicy salmon and tuna. Pork gyoza, popcorn chicken and Japanese-barbecue wings round out the savoury side. The pastry case is the other draw, running to Hokkaido double cheese cake, tiramisu mousse and chestnut earl grey. Milk teas, oolong lattes and fruit slushes round the order off.
3045 SW 34 ST STE 20, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608 352-792-6614 https://www.bestealoopcake.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
Halal at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poke Bowl, Homemade Pastries and Handcrafted Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Poke Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Handcrafted Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Homemade Pastries and Handcrafted Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poke Bowl and Homemade Pastries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poke Bowl, Homemade Pastries and Japanese Ramen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Handcrafted Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE in Gainesville has 3 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poke Bowl, Homemade Pastries and Handcrafted Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Poke Bowl | 7.1 g | 12 g |
| Japanese Ramen | 2.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Homemade Pastries | 4.1 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Main Courses
Comforting ramen and fresh poke bowls made with quality ingredients.
- Japanese Ramen - $15: Grilled chicken, soft-boiled egg, sweet corn, purple cabbage, green onions, bean sprouts, nori, savory broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Bowl - $15: Fresh ingredients, customizable base Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
Freshly made sweets and loop cakes.
- Homemade Pastries - $5: Handcrafted daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
Handcrafted specialty drinks and teas.
- Handcrafted Drinks - $6: Handcrafted specialty beverages Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE
- Is BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE halal-friendly?
- Yes. BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poke Bowl, Homemade Pastries and Handcrafted Drinks.
- What can I eat at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE on a halal diet?
- Poke Bowl, Homemade Pastries and Handcrafted Drinks carry the halal tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Handcrafted Drinks.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BESTEA & THE LOOP CAKE?
- Poke Bowl, at roughly 12g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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