Garden Cafe – American
Sun-drenched and lush, this vibrant escape invites guests to linger over a table filled with artfully charred vegetables and creamy, shareable plates that celebrate the season’s bounty. The air carries the savory aroma of meatballs al forno and blistered shishito peppers, while crisp, garden-fresh salads provide a bright contrast to rich salmon mousse spread over warm, golden focaccia. It is a sanctuary of fresh flavors where every bite, from the crunch of fried zucchini to the silkiness of fresh burrata, captures the effortless elegance of a meal shared in a serene, verdant setting.
5310, Junius Street, Dallas, TX, 75214 +12148878330 https://www.gardencafe.net/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Garden Cafe
Halal at Garden Cafe
Garden Cafe in Dallas has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Artichokes, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Biscuits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Garden Cafe
Garden Cafe in Dallas has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Shishito Peppers, The House and Flat Iron Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Garden Cafe
Garden Cafe in Dallas has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including El Pedro Mocktail, Community Mosaic IPA and Sautéed Local Mushroom Mix. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Garden Cafe
Garden Cafe in Dallas has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including El Pedro Mocktail, Community Mosaic IPA and Sautéed Local Mushroom Mix. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Garden Cafe
Garden Cafe in Dallas has 20 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, El Pedro Mocktail and Biscuits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Garden Cafe
Garden Cafe in Dallas has 33 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Artichokes, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Garden Cafe
Garden Cafe in Dallas has 10 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blistered Shishito Peppers, Saturday Sun Mocktail and Scones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Garden Cafe
Garden Cafe in Dallas has 6 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Sautéed Local Mushroom Mix and Collard Greens with Bacon. 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 Garden Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The House | 17.3 g | 69.8 g |
| The Chop | 37.4 g | 58.6 g |
| Community Mosaic IPA | 0 g | 26.1 g |
| The Ivy | 134.5 g | 24.4 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Meatballs Al Forno | 15.9 g | 21.9 g |
| Meat Loaf | 74.1 g | 21.9 g |
| Salmon Mousse with Focaccia | 10.4 g | 18 g |
| Flat Iron Steak | 0 g | 17.4 g |
| Fried Zucchini | 50.9 g | 15.7 g |
| Saturday Sun Mocktail | 72.9 g | 15 g |
| Blistered Shishito Peppers | 26.1 g | 14.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Thursday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Blistered Shishito Peppers - $8: lime juice, fresh cilantro, queso fresco, crispy shallots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Burrata - $12: arugula, strawberry, honey, pistachio, focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Salmon Mousse with Focaccia - $14: sliced cucumber, house pickles, dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Grilled Artichokes - $12: parmesan aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Crispy Cauliflower - $10: okinawa white bbq, herb salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Meatballs Al Forno - $14: marinara, mozzarella, focaccia bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Fried Zucchini - $12: gluten free breading, dill aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Salads
- The Ivy - $12: garden-fresh kale, shaved cabbage, golden raisins, toasted cashews, parmesan, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- The House - $12: mixed greens, poached pears, goat cheese, candied pecan, fried onion, balsamic Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Winter Caesar - $12: kale, romaine, roasted sweet potato, dried cranberry, almond, parmesan, crouton Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Main Courses
- Cajun Shrimp & Cheddar Grits - $24: collard greens with bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Vegan Alfredo - $18: zucchini, yellow squash, cashew alfredo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Gnocchi Popagano - $18: exotic mushrooms, spinach, ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Meat Loaf - $18: house red sauce, whipped potatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Roasted Chicken - $24: brined + smoked with molasses demi, pickled vegetables and whipped potatoes
- Flat Iron Steak - $24: cauliflower mash, beef demi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Salmon - $24: sweet potato puree, cran-pecan & spinach, cranberry beurre blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- The Chop - $26: frenched pork chop, sautéed summer veggies, voodoo maque choux
- Coffee Rubbed 36 Hour Sous Vide Beef Cheek - $29: pearl couscous risotto, tuscan salsa verde, arugula salad, pickled fennel Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Nana's Chicken & Dumplin's - $18: dale's mother's original recipe from 1941
Sides
- Seasonal Soup (Cup) - $6: featured seasonal soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Seasonal Soup (Bowl) - $10: featured seasonal soup Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sautéed Local Mushroom Mix - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Collard Greens with Bacon - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Whipped Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Cheese Grits - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Fries with Parmesan Aioli - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Scones - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Biscuits - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Featured Seasonal Dessert - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Creme Brulee - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Shortcake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake - $45
- Homemade Pie - $45 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde - $6: Kolsch/Blonde Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lone Pint Yellow Rose SMaSH IPA - $6.5: 6.8 ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Community Mosaic IPA - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Martin House Doctor Bock - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Deep Ellum Neato Bandito - $6: Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Michelob Ultra - $4.5
- Left Hand Milk Stout - $8: 16oz
- Martin House Brewing Company Pils - $5.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ace Joker Dry Cider - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bishop Crackberry Cider - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Martin House Best Maid Pickle Sour - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen - $10: 5.2 ABV, 16.2oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn - $6: Non-Alcoholic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Classic Mimosa - $7: orange juice, sparkling wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Peach Bellini - $10: homemade white peach puree, Belstar Prosecco
- Sangria - $12: garnacha wine, orange juice, fresh fruit
- Bloody Mary - $12: Platinum Vodka, Housemade Bloody Mary Mix, Tajin Rim
- Screwdriver - $12: Platinum Vodka, Orange Juice
- Ranch Water - $12: Dos Locos Tequila, Lime Juice, Topo Chico
- Tequila Sunrise - $12: Dos Locos Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine
- Margarita - $12: Dos Locos Tequila, Rio Loco Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- Aperol Spritz - $12: Lumitivo Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Slice
- Espresso Martini - $12: Platinum Vodka, Espresso, Irish Cream, Simple Syrup
- Old Fashioned - $12: Old Hays Reserve Whiskey, Bourbon Barrel Aged Bitters
- Saturday Sun Mocktail - $7: chamomile tea, lavender, pineapple, lemon, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- El Pedro Mocktail - $10: seedlip spice 94 NA spirit, grapefruit, lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Remy's Garden Mocktail - $8: cucumber, lime, mint, coconut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Garden Cafe
- Is Garden Cafe halal-friendly?
- Yes. Garden Cafe has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Artichokes, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Biscuits.
- What can I eat at Garden Cafe on a halal diet?
- Grilled Artichokes, Blistered Shishito Peppers and Biscuits carry the halal tag, out of 25 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Garden Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 20 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen and El Pedro Mocktail.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Garden Cafe?
- The House, at roughly 69.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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