CAFE VOLTAIRE – French
A candlelit room on Southwest Second Street in downtown Gainesville that changes character with the light. Mornings run on Ruby Coffee espresso, loose-leaf teas and crepes; Thursday through Saturday it stays open late for natural wines among eclectic antique furnishings. Crepes are the signature, buckwheat galettes on the savoury side and sweet ones after, including an apple compote version served straight off the pan under a scoop of the housemade gelato. Pastries and a seriously considered tea list fill the rest. Regulars talk about the coffee, the music and how easily hours disappear here. Ritual by day, escape by night.
48 SW 2 ST, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601 352-283-8327 https://www.cafe-voltaire.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at CAFE VOLTAIRE
Halal at CAFE VOLTAIRE
CAFE VOLTAIRE in Gainesville has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Gelato, Buckwheat Crêpe and Sweet Crêpe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CAFE VOLTAIRE
CAFE VOLTAIRE in Gainesville has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Natural Wine, Ruby Coffee Espresso and Loose-Leaf Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CAFE VOLTAIRE
CAFE VOLTAIRE in Gainesville has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Gelato, Buckwheat Crêpe and Sweet Crêpe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CAFE VOLTAIRE
CAFE VOLTAIRE in Gainesville has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Gelato and Sweet Crêpe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at CAFE VOLTAIRE
CAFE VOLTAIRE in Gainesville has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Gelato, Buckwheat Crêpe and Sweet Crêpe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at CAFE VOLTAIRE
CAFE VOLTAIRE in Gainesville has 2 paleo-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ruby Coffee Espresso and Loose-Leaf Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at CAFE VOLTAIRE
CAFE VOLTAIRE in Gainesville has 6 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Gelato, Buckwheat Crêpe and Sweet Crêpe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Plant-Based at CAFE VOLTAIRE
CAFE VOLTAIRE in Gainesville has 3 plant-based-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Natural Wine, Ruby Coffee Espresso and Loose-Leaf Tea. 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 CAFE VOLTAIRE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Loose-Leaf Tea | 0 g | 18.9 g |
| Sweet Crêpe | 16.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Housemade Gelato | 0.1 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Crêpes
Housemade savory buckwheat and sweet crêpes.
- Buckwheat Crêpe - $12: Traditional savory buckwheat flour crêpe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Sweet Crêpe - $10: Classic sweet wheat flour crêpe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Gelato & Pastries
- Housemade Gelato - $6.5: Artisanal housemade gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Assorted Pastries - $5: Selection of fresh daily pastries Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Ruby Coffee Espresso - $4: Premium Ruby Coffee espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Loose-Leaf Tea - $4.5: Selection of premium loose-leaf teas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Natural Wine - $14: Rotating selection of natural wines Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about CAFE VOLTAIRE
- Is CAFE VOLTAIRE halal-friendly?
- Yes. CAFE VOLTAIRE has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Housemade Gelato, Buckwheat Crêpe and Sweet Crêpe.
- What can I eat at CAFE VOLTAIRE on a halal diet?
- Housemade Gelato, Buckwheat Crêpe and Sweet Crêpe carry the halal tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CAFE VOLTAIRE have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Natural Wine and Ruby Coffee Espresso.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CAFE VOLTAIRE?
- Loose-Leaf Tea, at roughly 18.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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