Hudson Botanical - Café | Catering | Houseplants

$ • Vegetarian

Hours:
2433A Old Philadelphia Pike, Smoketown
(717) 621-2374

About Hudson Botanical - Café | Catering | Houseplants

Hudson Botanical offers a unique dining experience with delicious, fresh, and modern meals blending Australian and Asian influences. The welcoming staff and clean facilities contribute to a fantastic overall experience. Recent visitors have praised the atmosphere and the kindness of the staff, with one reviewer highlighting how they helped when a baby started crying, showing genuine empathy. Chef Brent Hudson and the team serve tremendous food, with the restaurant's signature dish, the Pork Belly Chao Dan, described as phenomenal and bursting with flavor. The pulled pork benny and breakfast burrito are also favorites among customers. Fresh herbs like mint add brightness to each bite, and the seasoning is spot-on, making taste buds sing. 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 like the chocolate biscoff tart 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 quality of the food 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, with a recommended price range of $13-$25 per person depending on drink orders.

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Recent Reviews

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Food
4.8
Atmosphere
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Service
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Restaurantji Rating

This is a real gem of a place. The atmosphere was nice and the food was so good. We loved the variety of drinks and all of the fresh, heavily veggie dishes. It can be hard sometimes to find veggie focused dishes at restaurants, but the menu had plenty of options (and the options to add proteins).

I had brunch on Sunday it was my first time at HB. the service was great and the food was crazy good! we will be back

Perfect every time.Great food,service and atmosphere!!!You will love this place like we do!!!

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8AM - 4PM
Thursday 8AM - 8PM
Friday 8AM - 8PM
Saturday 8AM - 8PM
Sunday 8AM - 2PM
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