Hudson Botanical - Café | Catering | Houseplants
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2433A Old Philadelphia Pike, Smoketown
(717) 621-2374
About Hudson Botanical - Café | Catering | Houseplants
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
Ratings
Menu
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 4PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 2PM |
Hudson Botanical offers a unique dining experience with delicious, fresh, and modern meals blending Australian and Asian influences. The welcoming staff and clean facilities make for a fantastic overall experience. Visitors have praised the atmosphere and the kindness of the staff, with one reviewer noting how staff helped when their baby started crying, showing genuine empathy. The restaurant's signature dish, the Pork Belly Chao Dan, has been described as phenomenal, bursting with flavor, with fresh herbs like mint adding brightness to each bite. Their seasoning is spot-on, making taste buds sing, and the iced coffee is considered the best ever, made with high-quality espresso by a skilled barista. Many customers plan to return to try desserts and other menu items, emphasizing the quality of the coffee and the warm, friendly environment. The drink menu is highly praised, with the blackberry green tea, which includes fresh mint, described as extremely refreshing and not overly sweet. The menu offers a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, including vegan banana bread, and portions are generous with great-tasting food. Visitors have enjoyed dishes like the Beyond Burger, waffles, hot chicken sandwich, and salads with Vietnamese-style noodles and grilled chicken, all noted for their interesting flavors and refreshing drinks. The restaurant's busy atmosphere can be noisy, especially during peak hours, but the food quality makes it worth a return visit. Outdoor seating is available, though it may be too warm to dine outside on hot days. Overall, Hudson Botanical is a place to enjoy flavorful, well-seasoned meals in a warm, friendly setting.