Dietary Options
Gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free at Café Mia.
What we offer for plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free customers — and what to ask for at the counter.
Café Mia accommodates dietary needs without making them a separate menu. Most of our drinks and many of our food items can be modified for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free. Here's the complete breakdown.
Vegan options
Drinks (vegan)
- All matcha drinks with oat, almond, or coconut milk
- All espresso drinks with plant milk (no surcharge)
- Drip coffee, americano, espresso (black)
- Cold brew (black or with plant milk)
- Tea (most varieties)
- Lemonades (house-made, vegan by default)
- Matcha lemonade, rhubarb spritzer (seasonal)
Food (vegan)
- Avocado toast (vegan as ordered — sourdough, avocado, lemon, chili, salt)
- Seasonal grain bowl (specify vegan; we'll skip the soft egg and any dairy)
- Soup of the day (depends on day — ask before ordering)
- Selected pastries (ask which are vegan that day)
Gluten-free options
Drinks (gluten-free)
All our drinks are naturally gluten-free.
Food (gluten-free)
- Gluten-free bread option for breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast (request at counter)
- Yogurt parfait (gluten-free granola available)
- Seasonal grain bowl (most variations are gluten-free; ask)
- Soup of the day (most are gluten-free; we'll tell you)
- Note: our laminated pastries (croissants, danishes) are not gluten-free.
Dairy-free options
All drinks are dairy-free with oat, almond, or coconut milk substitution. No surcharge.
Most food items can be made dairy-free:
- Breakfast sandwich without cheese
- Avocado toast (already dairy-free)
- Yogurt parfait — coconut yogurt available
- Grain bowl (specify dairy-free)
Vegetarian options
Most of our food menu is vegetarian or has vegetarian variations:
- Breakfast sandwich (egg & cheese, no meat)
- Avocado toast
- Grain bowl (without protein add-on)
- Yogurt parfait
- Soup of the day (varies)
- All pastries (vegetarian by default — none contain meat)
Allergy and cross-contamination
Our kitchen is small and shared. We're careful about modifications, but we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination for severe allergies (especially nuts, gluten, and dairy).
If you have a severe allergy:
- Tell us at the counter when ordering.
- We'll tell you what's safe vs. what we can't guarantee.
- For severe gluten or nut allergies, we'd suggest sticking to drinks that don't share equipment.
How to order
Just ask. The counter staff knows the dietary breakdown of every item on the menu. "Is this vegan?" / "Can I get this gluten-free?" / "What dairy-free options do you have?" are all questions we answer multiple times a day. No script needed.
Hours and address
Café Mia · 1128 Broadway · Brooklyn, NY 11221. Open daily 8 AM – 5 PM.
Frequently asked questions
Does Café Mia have vegan options?
Yes — all matcha and espresso drinks with plant milk, plus avocado toast, seasonal grain bowls (with modifications), and selected pastries.
Is the matcha at Café Mia vegan?
Yes — matcha is plant-based by default. We make matcha drinks with oat, almond, or coconut milk for fully vegan versions.
Do you have gluten-free bread?
Yes — gluten-free bread is available for breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast on request.
Are your croissants gluten-free?
No — our laminated pastries (croissants, danishes) contain wheat flour and aren't gluten-free.
Do you charge extra for plant milks?
No — oat, almond, and coconut milks are no surcharge.
