Hot & Cold Café – American
Steaming bowls of aromatic soups and crisp, vibrant salads take center stage at this inviting haunt, where the comforting scent of simmering dal and savory chicken broth creates an immediate sense of home. Guests can tear into warm, pillowy pita bread to accompany nourishing bowls of velvety black bean or tomato-spinach soup, balancing the hearty warmth of the kitchen with the refreshing, garden-fresh crunch of seasonal greens.
1206, Main Street, Lynchburg, VA +14348464976 https://www.hotcoldcafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Hot & Cold Café
Dairy-Free at Hot & Cold Café
Hot & Cold Café in Lynchburg has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pita Bread, Cucumber and Black Bean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Hot & Cold Café
Hot & Cold Café in Lynchburg has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber, Mixed Garden and Chicken Soup with Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Hot & Cold Café
Hot & Cold Café in Lynchburg has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tawa Paratha, Pita Bread and Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Hot & Cold Café
Hot & Cold Café in Lynchburg has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tawa Paratha and Chicken Soup with Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Hot & Cold Café
Hot & Cold Café in Lynchburg has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pita Bread, Cucumber and Black Bean. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Hot & Cold Café
Hot & Cold Café in Lynchburg has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tawa Paratha, Pita Bread and Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Hot & Cold Café
Hot & Cold Café in Lynchburg has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tawa Paratha, Pita Bread and Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Hot & Cold Café
Hot & Cold Café in Lynchburg has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pita Bread, Cucumber and Black Bean. 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 Hot & Cold Café
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| House Special | 62.8 g | 23.7 g |
| Black Bean | 68.3 g | 13.7 g |
| Tawa Paratha | 27.8 g | 9.2 g |
| Chicken Soup with Spinach | 4.9 g | 8.4 g |
| Pita Bread | 40.1 g | 6.8 g |
| Chicken Soup | 3.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Tomato with Spinach | 13.4 g | 2.8 g |
| Cucumber | 8.8 g | 1.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Soups
Homemade Indian Soups
- Chicken Soup - $6: Homemade chicken soup with mixed vegetables and spices. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup with Spinach - $6: Homemade chicken soup with mixed vegetables, spinach and spices. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Soup with or w/o spinach - $5: Homemade traditional Indian Lentil soup with Vegetables. May order with or without spinach. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato with Spinach - $5: Homemade fresh tomato soup with organic spinach. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
Mediterranean and Indian inspired Salads
- Black Bean - $5: Black beans with carrot, green pepper, red onion with spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber - $5: Cubed cucumber with onion, tomato, lemon juice & spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special - $7: Salad made with romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, green pepper, black olive and Paneer (homemade cheese) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Garden - $5: Romaine lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Garden w/ Grilled Chicken - $8: Add Grilled Chicken to Garden Salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Breads and accompaniments
- Pita Bread - $2: 3 thin 10 inch rounds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tawa Paratha - $2: Homemade whole wheat flat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Hot & Cold Café
- Is Hot & Cold Café dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Hot & Cold Café has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pita Bread, Cucumber and Black Bean.
- What can I eat at Hot & Cold Café on a dairy-free diet?
- Pita Bread, Cucumber and Black Bean carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Hot & Cold Café have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pita Bread and Cucumber.
- Is Hot & Cold Café gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Hot & Cold Café?
- House Special, at roughly 23.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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