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    4.7 (40 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Bonnie G.

    This spot is extraordinary. If this cafe was in NYC, there'd be lines out the door, people would flip, Michelin stars galore for this warm, zen, causal gem! Both the breakfast sandwich with their homemade English muffin brisket and avocado and their banh mi were the best I've ever had. Talent exuding from this kitchen!!! The sauces, the juiciness, the flavor, the freshness, like no place else. Please make your way to NY! Cannot wait to come back to Vermont and come here. Telling everybody! 5 stars!!!!

    Pulled pork banh mi
    Meg A.

    Tucked away from downtown, Cafe Noa has ample parking, a large & light filled cafe, and an impressive menu of items for breakfast and lunch. The banh mi was flavorful and hearty. Offered with pulled pork or tempeh, the crusty baguette, flavorful kimchi and sriracha mayo combined to create quite a tasty sandwich. Served with a small side of ruffled potato chips, it's about 5 dollars more than one would pay at a mom and pop spot in Seattle or SF, but it was as delicious. The Chicken Cesar salad hit the spot, with its warm, thinly chopped chicken. I think the crotons were homemade but I could be wrong. It wasn't out of this world (a zest of lemon and fresh parmesan would do wonders) but it was dressed lightly and was an abundant portion. This cafe has everything going for it and with a few easy upgrades, it could easy be a 5 star experience. Little touches, such as serving meals on real plates and bowls instead of disposals, upgraded bathrooms, rearranged tables, and a clearer and more efficient way to order (the chalk menu inside the entrance creates a bottleneck) would elevate Cafe Noa and make it a true destination for locals and visitors alike. Worth a return visit, for sure.

    Brisket sandwich - amazing!!!!
    Stacy P.

    The Montpelier locals are lucky!!! I drove out of my way to have lunch here, and it was worth it. Went with the brisket, and it was one of the best sandwiches of my life. I will be dreaming of that sandwich from Denver. Never would have thought to add pickled onions and red peppers to brisket, but it all worked beautifully. At $20 it's a pricey sandwich, but well worth it. Comes with a side of chips. Honestly, I may detour through on my way to BTV just to eat here again. It was that good!

    Uma P.

    we're a cute little spot. It's very unassuming and it's located around the corner in the back of some buildings with three parking. They serve breakfast and lunch with a menu on a blackboard on the side when you walk in. You go to the front and order what you want. You see yourself. They have a large variety of breakfast items and lunch items. The pancakes were delicious. The French toast was pretty good! The breakfast special was also good! didn't eat lunch. it was a nice day and they also have outdoor seating. Great service. The restroom was a dirty, but it was kind of old,

    Ami A.

    Tucked away and worth discovering! Cafe with delicious breakfast and lunch options. The chalkboard has the menu. Indoor and outdoor seating.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Natalie Y.

    WOW. Got the breakfast sandwich- read online their breakfast sandwiches were the best in the city of Montpelier and was made with homemade English muffins, and this did not disappoint! I ordered the breakfast sandwich with tempeh- easily the best tempeh I've ever eaten, and even my friend who doesn't like tempeh loved it. Also ordered with avocado, and it came sliced thinly and was fresh, just how I like it!!

    Eggs Benedict

    Currently the only brunch spot in Montpelier, very solid with a consistently delicious eggs benedict. Friendly service, good variety, and everything can be customized. The Masala chai is authentic and delicious. Live music on a recent Saturday was a pleasant surprise.

    Pulled pork banh mi

    Came here from out of state looking for random hole in the wall type eateries. This fit the bill exactly. It's off a random po-dunk road in a random small po-dunk town. It's a bit overwhelming at first as you're supposed to read the big chalk board menu on the wall and then go to the counter to order your food and then take a table. My partner got an English muffin breakfast sandwich and I got the bánh mì pulled pork sandwich. I've had these from non Vietnamese eateries before and they've been terrible, this one was quite exceptional and delicious. An authentic banh mi usually does not have pulled pork but this was a very nice and respectful tangy fresh twist to a favorite sandwich. My partner mentioned their item was also quite excellent and had notable freshness. Please note food is made to order and they get quite busy so it helps to be patient.Go around or before noon for easy seating!

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    Daniel Thomas M.

    I stopped in for the breakfast special and everything hit the mark -- food was fresh and flavorful, service was attentive without being overbearing, and the view made the whole experience even better. Great spot to start the day, I'll definitely be back.

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    Steve D.

    Difficult to find you must turn onto Putnam which looks like a driveway. Super clean, large menu, great seating area both inside and outside next to bike path and RR tracks.

    Ban mi with pulled pork and cream off broccoli soup.
    Lonnie Y.

    Tucked down an alley. Had a ban mi, chai and cream of broccoli soup. Large portions. The baguette was amazing. Friendly place. Would return if I lived closer.

    Shanna S.

    So cute! In an old car garage. Food was great. Service was fast and friendly! Highly recommend a stop in

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    Eggs badly overcooked. Bacon was oversalted. Toast was grilled not toasted. I didn't finish my meal. No table service.

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    Amazing food, cool industrial space. Staff are nice, professional and accommodating. I could eat here every day!

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    Great little place hidden on the side of Montpelier. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was awesome; well done!

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    Delicious sandwiches and eggs Benedict! Service was very friendly and the small patio was very pleasant on a sunny day.

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    the food is great and Staff is friendly. what a great spot for a quick snack . i highly reccomend

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    5.0(1 review)
    1.2 mi

    I'm actually blown away that there isn't a review for this establishment on Yelp. Blown away…read morebecause of how busy it was when I made a pit-stop for much needed caffeine and calories. It was *packed* and there was a "regulated" frenzy lining up to get thy brew and chew. Counting seconds, minutes, and "hours" (just kidding, it moved fast), chatting up everyone and anyone when you've got absolutely nothing to do until it was your turn to find saving grace from one of the grinders spewing life changing atoms of goodness. Everyone was respectful no matter how groggy they looked. And it all made sense when I got to the pivot in the line. There was a sign that sublimely declared all Karens to keep their best behavior or simply be thrown out. I couldn't for the life of me contain my laughter. I was joined by the few I had already bantered with the last 15 minutes. They, as locals, told me that the establishment protected their employees and would gladly enforce that particular placard any day. GOOD. We don't want them around here anyways. It's already a miracle that someone, or anyone, is willing to wake up more than a few hours earlier to serve anyone barely waking up to their senses. It's a privilege to be here and I can't help but be thankful and appreciate the hardworking folks in the service industry. Thank you. Salute.

    From the owner: As a small-batch artisan coffee roaster, we offer 7 different core roasts along with our specialty…read moreVT Maple and CBD-infused coffees. We use organic CBD oil and organic and fair trade Colombian coffee to create a tranquil, yet energetic Vermont CBD coffee with Creamy, Melon, Dried Fruit, and Chocolate flavor notes.

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    4.3(150 reviews)
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    I am tired! I am always a tired girl during trips, and today I needed some energy mid afternoon to…read morekeep up with all the fun hikes I was doing~ this place apparently makes their own curated beans, specifically and artisan made one and uses some local items like maple into their flavors. Ordered a simple latte with oat and maple flavor. Usually a latte either has too much milk, too sweet, or plain. This one amazed me. Honestly never had the perfect ratio of milk to coffee. The server was observed with another patron explaining his recommendation which made me definitely trust him and his level of expertise ~ they seem to offer tours and tasting but it seems like for the summer months, it's mostly mid week. Maybe a new schedule is pending weekends in fall/winter seasons? great pick me up for the rest of day activities ~ prompt service, quick and kind. This location has a tasting curated section in the front and cafe in the back of the red farm building. Perfect Ac, seating inside and outside~ Get your perfect coffee ~ prices are a tad high but I thought it was worth it. Not an everyday caffe but a fun trip coffee to get your fill of energy~

    Rating: 4.0 Stopped…read moreby for coffee on the way to a hike. It's a coffee shop, cafe and also makes their own coffee beans. We stopped by the cafe on the back side of the building. There is parking in the back area. We parked and went inside. It's a nice space with some wooden counter and chairs with large window bringing in sunlights. We went to the counter and placed our order. They offer coffee as well as tea and some original drinks as well. I got an iced latte with maple syrup. Ice latte was pretty good. Good coffee flavor with hint of creaminess of milk and maple syrup sweetness. It was a lovely drink. They also sell some coffee beans and blend as well. We were able to but they offer tours and some classes as well if you are interested in coffee and its fabrication and roasting process. Service was good and quick. Bunch of younger people were working and seems like some were being trained. Overall it's a solid coffee shop. It's on the pricier side but they are good coffee and seem to be knowledgeable.

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