Delicious food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Quinoa salad was out of this world!read more

I was recently at Cafe Anna for a memorial service gathering. It was my first time there after…read morehearing about the place for years. The food was exceptional and the staff was pleasant and efficient. The space has a number of windows and so is full of light. I will most definitely be back!

Came here from out of state looking for random hole in the wall type eateries. This fit the bill…read moreexactly. 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!

Tucked away from downtown, Cafe Noa has ample parking, a large & light filled cafe, and an…read moreimpressive 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.

I was craving a great Chai latte on our drive from Vermont to Kittery, Maine from some boiled Maine…read morelobster. Went to two tea shops but they were both closed her business. Went to Royal Oak coffee in the hopes that they might have that would feel the bill. They DID!!! The barista, who I assume is the owner, made the most exquisite London Fog for me. I could not have been happier. Thanks!

Always delivers. Delicious coffees, inviting atmosphere. Only around 20 seats, but have always…read morefound a spot. Love!

Five stars for their oat-chocolate chip-multigrain cookie. So freakin good with just the right…read moreamount of sweet, salt, and rich dark chocolate. The sweet potato breakfast bar was also fluffy and healthy, but that cookie is divine. Serene spot off the beautiful Stowe Recreation Path. Coming back to try their salted peanut butter cookie and more. 5 stars!!!!

Honestly, the only reason why we ate breakfast at this place was because all of the other…read morerestaurants we wanted to try were closed today. This place was on our way to our first destination this morning and we said screw it, let's give a try, Ooof!! we would've have a better tasty breakfast at McDonald's for half the cost. Yep!! This place is actually really pricey for the quality of food you get here. I ordered the egg, cheese sandwich on a biscuit (because we always like to try the local restaraunt's biscuits) and I added their maple sausage. I wanted to get an almond croissant as well until I saw a fly in the pastry cabinet just have his way on all the pastries. NOPE!! This was probably one of the worse breakfast sandwiches I have ever had to date. The biscuit itself was hard as a rock, dry and crumbled upon touch. It was lousy as heck. The maple sausage was a thick patty, but small, almost like a quarter size round compared to the size of the biscuit. So for what sandwich and a cup of coffee was around $23. Heck no! Was that even worth it with how bad inflation is these days Not sure how they have such high ratings, but just be warned. You're welcome!

Discovering this place has been a big highlight of moving to the area! I have loved everything I…read moretried, with my special favorites being cinnamon rolls and sugar cookies, while my husband favors the scones. Everyone has been lovely and patient when I have to double check allergens as well. Also do look around the shop before you get to the counter, there is a small but nice selection of assorted local goods, from nut butters to stickers.

I came here because of the excellent yelp reviews, and I hope you will too!…read more Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, service and a cute location on the outskirts of town. My iced chai tea latte was made with homemade chai and a touch of maple and it was delicious! I also had the spinach and Chevre(?) Cheese scone, and it was still warm and oh my God I was in heaven!

Sweet , calm ambiance. That ambiance that makes you want to pull a good book out and read it , with…read moreyour hot cup of tea or coffee. This is that place, cozy and filled of kind staff.

Great lunch spot with healthy food choices. I got the sesame noodles with chicken in a wrap and it…read morewas delicious. My friend got an avocado toast with sliced boiled eggs on top and enjoyed it also. Devoured an almond cookie dipped in chocolate for dessert. So yummy. Pretty artwork on walls of cute dining areas. Friendly service too.

Cute coffee shop with tasty drink options. The food looks great too I just haven't tried it yet. I…read morelove that they offer other locally made products (like mugs, artwork etc.) as well!

Community spot of breakfast and gathering. It was hopping! The sandwiches were delicious as was the…read morecoffee. They also sell local fare. Great place to grab a gift along with breakfast/brunch.

Such smooth coffee and attention to detail at this cozy coffee shop right outside the Stowe…read moredowntown. Great Sugar Shack and Maple and Cardamom Latte. Both are a tad too sweet, but they're so creamy and made with local maple syrup, it's worth treating yourself. Wasn't as much a fan of their GF biscuit, but I'm not gluten free. Shoutout to Alyssa who was so generous and helpful with drink recs and town excursions as we explore Vermont on our trip! Also, those little stool seats are deceptively comfy :) 5 stars!!!!

Literally the best coffee is Stowe... you can TASTE the quality of the beans and roasting. I loved…read morethe maple custard cold brew! Also had the chance to try their fresh, hot waffles -- DELISH! The space is small, but there is some seating. The device was awesome, both baristas were very knowledgeable and friendly.

Every time that I drive from St J to Burlington (which is frequently), I stop at Bentley's to pick…read moreup a coffee for the drive and croissants for a breakfast treat the next morning. Service is friendly and efficient. The coffee is great and the croissants are the best! Really the best!

This place is absolutely WONDERFUL! Super friendly staff, comfy, homey decor, outrageously…read moredelicious bakery items, yummy breakfast and lunch menu, and the coffee is fantastic! We live about an hour away, and if we lived closer I'd be a regular for sure.

My love for this place will never wane even though it's already so popular that it gets completely…read moreslammed every day during the period that is winter break for surrounding school systems -- and probably many other times as well. I love that they're socially conscious and really care about social justice and the environment. - They compost.* My pup discovered this after we emerged from a trail next to the back of the bakery. She found all this very scientifically interesting. - They serve in house with reusable metal utensils and plates, which you return to the counter. - They're committed to sourcing organic, sustainably produced flour from a few family-run farms. - Takeout containers (and I feel awful when having to use these at times) are waxed cardboard -- maybe professionally compostable or recyclable, but I suspect not. Still, better than plastic. Eat in if you can. Someday I'll remember to bring my own containers and see if they'll use them. The bread is world class. We've probably tried almost every loaf at this point. They tend towards being traditional styles with robust crusts and a good, slow, cold rise -- breads that take time to make. Our preferences lean towards the sourdoughs, the miche-type loaves, anything with olives, and the potato breads (for those of us with old teeth or missing baby teeth). But everything you could possibly order will be amazing. We loved the beautiful pain d'epi most recently, though the 10 year old (who doesn't have a full set of chompers right now) found it tough to consume without a good dip in Mom's stew at the end of the day. The only version my family cited as more beloved was from Maison Kayser -- yes, a chain, but a very good one where my kiddos literally cut their teeth. Pastries are shockingly good as well, particularly the laminated ones that someone must be getting up at 2 or 3 a.m. to prepare. Chocolate croissants and almond croissants are perfectly layered, generously filled with high quality chocolate (real chocolate, not Nutella!) or almond paste filling that is even good when cold. The "simplest" of pastries (not really at all simple for anyone's whose tried to make these), a plain croissant, will wow a purist. My kiddos love the perfectly frosted maple bun visit after visit. Savory pastries are often filled with beautifully caramelized / browned onions, cheese, and other ingredients depending on the whims of the chefs. Again, I don't think you can go wrong; we certainly never have. There are decent sandwiches and salads on the menu (from the perspective of the spoiled). Nothing is groundbreaking, but they're 200% competent and ingredients are consistently excellent. A recent Harvest Salad, for instance, included fresh and tender butter lettuce, winter squash roasted to tender perfection, nuts and dried fruit in perfect balance. We'd had about 10 different "harvest salads", in the past few weeks in VT at that point, but though this one was more simply designed than many, it was more delicious, given the impeccably fresh, high quality ingredients. We sometimes get here on the earlier side, but never seem able to score a breakfast sandwich, which seems to sell out fast. We like the down-to-earth staff, who smile when they mean it and don't when they don't -- and show fatigue when they need to and ought. I love that the management appears to be humane, opening later than usual when an ice storm makes driving conditions perilous. We recognize some staff members from some years past and we like the continuity a lot. Love the entire picture. All of it. * I just read that all VT households and businesses are required to compost per a state law passed in 2020. Cool! Red Hen seems to have a great sorting system set up, though, with many neat, well maintained bins lined up out back.

I've been a huge fan of Red Hen for years. If I could live on their baguettes alone, I would. I…read morehadn't been to the cafe in several years, but found myself close today so I stopped in for a to-go sandwich. It's always been busy when I've gone, but wait times aren't very long and the staff is pleasant. Needless to say, I got home and inhaled my turkey on a baguette. The only thing I think is a little bit of a bummer is the lack of more "traditional" topping options. I like my sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and onion. The cafe does not offer tomatoes and only has pickled onions. Would be nice to have a little more choice when building your own sandwich. That said, I'm still a big fan and would get food from there again in a heartbeat.