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    Firebird Cafe

    4.2 (332 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Pancakes w/Grilled Bananas
    Stephanie E.

    Good Eats! Friendly attentive staff. The Cook even came over to double check Hubby was good with a particular item on his order. We'll definitely come back again on our next trip to VT.

    Pork carnitas

    Ate breakfast here. Food is fresh, made from scratch! No microwave at this eatery! The portion was enough that my husband and I shared. Returned for breakfast the following day

    Empty plates equal success.  The short stack was a little much for our kiddo (size of them are great)!

    Food is delicious and fresh. Pork carnitas omelete was full of veggies and pork. Chorizo migas was yummy. Pancakes were great for our kiddo. We would come back frequently if we lived nearby. When we come back this way, we will stop by again.

    Turkey Reuben Panini
    Jimmy J.

    The lunch is great and the breakfast was amazing, it looked great, but the wait time was 20 minutes.

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    Dylan C.

    Excellent place for breakfast!! 10 out of 10 for the bacon and the French toast! Great coffee and very friendly staff!

    Homefries
    Nicole M.

    You order at the counter when you get there. My girlfriend and I shared homefries and they were pretty bland. I got the chorizo Benedict which was good! My girlfriend likes her breakfast dish as well. Overall, it was a mediocre breakfast but a good place if you're in a rush or trying to grab a quick bite.

    Breakfast croissant
    Doreen L.

    Firebird Cafe is a reliably good cafe for brunch/ lunch or breakfast in Essex. It is one of the best brunch options in Essex. (As evidenced by the crowded parking lot and packed seating). You seat yourself, order by the cashier and the food is brought to you according to your number. I've been here a couple times with K and found the food to be better and better each time. We met a friend post holidays for brunch. This place was not that busy around 10 am but filled up around 11:30 am. I ordered a coffee and breakfast sandwich on croissant. K had a chorizo fresco (omelette with chorizo with avocado and non-spicy green chile sauce). My bacon egg and cheese croissant sandwich was perfectly executed. The croissant was toasted crispy, the bacon was perfectly crunchy and the eggs were soft and mildly runny. I loved it. The only item lacking was the chipotle sauce: it lacked spiciness or smokiness. The food is American/New Mexican and reminded me of food in Santa Fe. Specifically the Large food portions, green chile sauce, chipotle sauce and great chorizo. The green chile sauce however was not roasted or spicy at all, which was a little disappointing but maybe that's what the locals like. Also the chipotle sauce was not smoky or spicy. I would definitely return for the delicious coffee and great food. Just don't expect the sauces to be similar to that of New Mexican cuisine.

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    Cute little diner with great staff. The French toast was a good size and hit the spot. Overall, a nice experience!

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    Great food. Creatively done. Cool vibe. It's in a converted garage. We will be back for sure.

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    Okay good food!!!! The wait was long for a table inside but def worth it. I've only been there once since moving in town

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    Ok, so I have had the Chorizo Benedict roughly 50 times. This morning my meal was absolutely delicious. Thank you.

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    Great food and service. The potato pancakes were fabulous. Others gad the salmon Benedict- also very good. Highly recommend.

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    great food, great service, great atmosphere and the menu has a variety of options for anyone.

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    Good service, ambiance, and coffee!…read more I stopped by for a latte during my recent trip to VT. I ordered a Tiger Claw which is chocolate and orange latte with Oatmilk. I was not sure what to expect from this flavor combo but it was really good and balanced. The latte was smooth and perfect amount of creaminess as well. I really enjoyed it. The next day I ordered an iced latte with vanilla from Essex Resort which uses the beans from here and that latte tasted great as well!

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    Sneakers Bistro - Delicious breakfast! This place is warm, friendly and inviting and the staff are attentive. The bacon was delicious, you have to try it!

    Delicious breakfast! This place is warm, friendly and inviting and the staff are attentive. The bacon was delicious, you have to try it!

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