The Cutting Edge Cafe
1434 Sam's Dr #102, Chesapeake, VA
Crema's Take
“This Chesapeake spot strikes that rare balance between a quick caffeine pit stop and a destination worth lingering in, with a genuinely impressive food program that punches well above typical cafe fare—their salmon mango salad with citrus-forward dressing and vegan options have earned comparisons to proper sit-down restaurants. The team here clearly cares, greeting customers warmly and moving with purpose whether you're grabbing coffee or settling in with your laptop, all at prices that won't make you wince in an area where healthy, quality food usually costs a premium.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Fantastic! Had the salmon mango salad. The salmon was perfection. The spices and mango and dressing a perfect compliment. Highly recommend. This dish was better than some fancy sit down places. The atmosphere is nice and casual. The place is in a strip mall area and I probably never would have found it without using Google maps to search for lunch places near me.
Great atmosphere and service. We were greeted promptly and our food came out fast. Pictured is the avocado club with sweet potato fries. It was pretty good!
Service was exceptional. We were there after lunch rush so we easily seated. Prices were reasonable. I had the Vegan Blackened Chicken Pita. It was tender with just the right amount of heat. Nestled in a fresh pita with garden greens, mango and a wonderful aioli drizzle. From this omnivore who enjoys plant based foods.... simply delicious. The side of sweet potato fries were fabulous! And the chickpea soup my mom ordered was so special I ordered a bowl to go (they prepared it to be ready just as we finished meal). If I lived in the area (medical visit nearby), they would know me by name. From the chatter at the other tables it was clear that this establishment is a go-to for flat out good food. Love this place. Looking forward to making it a point to return!
This place has great healthy options for affordable prices, which has been hard to find in this area IMO. The mango salmon salad was great and had a nice citrus kick to it with the mango and the dressing. I highly recommend trying this place out if you haven’t yet!
This place was awesome! Excellent vegan menu options! I loved the fresh quality and homemade sauces. The flavors after a much adored taste. The staff were so kind, and we even got to meet the master minds behind these wonderfully succulent recipes! Yes! The food here is great for vegans and non-vegans. I wish they were open for longer hours, but I'll catch them when I can and visit often! This place reminded me of a restaurant in Philly as far as atmosphere and quality! I loved that!
Crema Reviews
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