Crema's Take
“Pingala is a plant-based cafe that takes vegan food seriously—think creamy pineapple dream smoothies, exceptional buffalo mac crunch, and legitimately craveable vegan burgers that don't feel like a compromise. The riverside setting at Chace Mill comes with genuine atmosphere and thoughtful touches like fresh orange slices, making it equally suited for a solo coffee moment or lingering with friends. If you're vegan or vegan-curious, this is worth the trip; if you're not, the quality and creativity might just convert you.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We had the breakfass sammy and pineapple dream smoothie as well as a croissant. Everything was divine including the thoughtful fresh orange slices. Our only regret was not trying the buffalo Mac crunchwrap because we didn't have time to come back. We will make the pilgrimage to…
The atmosphere is very cute and the view on the river is wonderful. The person who explained the menu was patient and lovely. However, she did not mention that the avocado is mixed with chickpeas, and my dining companion has an intolerance for chickpeas. She offered to replace…
This place slaps ❣️ I love anything that’s all plant based and my sister & their partner came here in December and were like we gotta take you there and I’m so glad they did! The vibes, the decor, the atmosphere, the kindness, and of course the food is on point :) I got the…
Pingala Cafe is an absolute gem! Nestled by the river, the cafe offers a peaceful atmosphere with a refreshing breeze that makes dining here even more enjoyable. As someone who hadn’t considered vegan food before, I was pleasantly surprised – and honestly, I couldn’t have been…
Top! Very good vegan food, we had soup of the day (minestrone), burger, and dumplings 🥟. Everything is top quality and taste. Very authentic atmosphere, waterfalls view. Burger is the best vegan burger I ever had - sometimes about ingredients combination that works really good😋
Crema Reviews
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