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Tulip Cafe

3.6 (87 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for working
Good for kids

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Very nice setting on Main Street, quiet, soft background music, nicely decorated. Staff was efficient and quietly went about serving politely from coffee, water and drinks to taking orders and serving food. The food was excellent. We shared the Spinach feta Borek and the Eggs Turco. A wonderful mix of flavors! Such an unexpected meal in Brattleboro! Will definitely be back.

The owner kept emailing me over and over again, even when I didn't respond. She made fun of a previous customer for dying of cancer.

If you like being called a "little bitch" by your server/manager or made fun of for dying of cancer by the owner, then this restaurant is great! However, if you like being treated like a decent human being, then I highly suggest you stay far far away. Let me explain... First of all, their name is Tulip Cafe & Creperie. When we went, there was not a single crepe to be found on the menu. We asked if there was a breakfast menu and the waiter just said "no" as if we were annoying him by asking and walked away. Then he returned with warm tap water. My friend ordered the lamb kabob for $26. For that price in a dumpy little town restaurant, you'd think you'd get more than 4 small pieces of lamb. But the serving was pretty pathetic. We politely asked the server if the order was correct because it was so small. He rudely said "That's what you ordered. Now eat it." He dismissed any attempt at trying to reconcile the situation responding to all our questions with a similarly dismissive answer before storming away. We called the manager over, expecting that he may have been better trained in customer service. Instead, he called my friend a "little bitch" and said he was "throwing a temper tantrum" when my friend just calmly asked a question. The manager then snatched the plate off the table, stacked a filthy, used plate on top of my friend's uneaten food and screamed in his face "You lost your chance to eat this. And you WILL pay for it." A few minutes later I gave him a chance to apologize and he said "if you act like a little bitch, I'm gonna call you a little bitch." Crunched for time before a flight, my friend was left to beg for his food back and eat the contaminated meal. And it wasn't even good. Having worked in the restaurant industry, I kindly emailed the owners to alert them of this unacceptable behavior from their staff. Not only was the behavior extremely uncalled for, but stacking a dirty dish on top of an uneaten meal violates health codes, especially during a global pandemic. I sent the email to do them a favor, expecting nothing in return. However, the response I received from the owner was incredibly shocking. You can read my polite, objective email below, as well as the 6 responses she sent me. There were more, and she's still emailing me. In fact, as I write this sentence I just got another email. There have been more than 10 total. I think I responded to like 2 of them, but they just keep coming. In one of them, she made fun of a customer because he complained about her fries and then recently died of cancer. She's probably going to respond to this review with something nasty too like she's done to other reviews. I'd expect nothing less of her at this point. So if you've read this far and still want to eat here... good luck. Don't get the lamb kabob.

Tarrah T.

Oh goodness, what I wouldn't give to have another bite of one delicious french toast breakfast with Vermont cheese and maple syrup! Yum! I think I ordered this because it mentioned "Vermont" twice, lol, so it seemed like it would be quite "local". I don't know that I'd ever thought of having French toast with cheese before, but it was amazing! I reluctantly shared one bite with my boyfriend, but fortunately he was really enjoying his salmon crepe, so he was good to stop at one bite :). Our server was very gracious and informative about the area as well! Can't wait to visit this place and this town again!

Turkey pesto panini with sun dried tomatoes. (Take out)
Nahm O.

Looked at the menu and decided to call in for take out. Turkey pesto panini: I had it on multi grain bread and it also came with a pickle and potato chips. Good smoky taste from the turkey and the bread was a nice crisp, the pesto was just right.. perfect for a light lunch that you couldnt feel guilty about. The only thing I regret is not getting some soup to dunk my panini in... Service: quick and the food was already to go, waiting for me to come pick up! Calling in an order is well worth it! Downsides: dont sit down outside unless your a customer...or the owner will come and tell you that you cant sit there... by chance make sure your wearing church clothes... (I'm not kidding like who in they're right mind does that! Friggin small towners dont run a business if your going to judge customer's coming in who are paying your effin bills!) All in all, good food. But this place needs a personality upgrade.

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Great service, good crepes, paninis and gelato (try the sea salt caramel).

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3.9(279 reviews)
66.1 mi
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Parking can be difficult. I went on a weekday between 1-2pm and struggled to find a spot…read more The hostess was prompt to greet us and directed us back to the counter for to go orders. They were incredibly busy and I was told to wait by the server until she had a moment. After about 5 minutes, she came back to see what we needed. Not exactly the friendliest, but she seemed stressed and running around everywhere. The lobster bisque is fantastic. Like others said, there's no chunks of lobster in it, but it's flavorful, well seasoned, and the perfect creamy texture. The sconewich wasn't dry and well seasoned too, but not overpowering. The apricot jam was a bit much. It borderline overpowered the sandwich. Nice size, perfect for lunch. We'd go back for the lobster bisque.

I visited the Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa for brunch with a couple of friends and had a mixed…read moreexperience. We arrived right when they opened at 10 a.m. and were seated immediately, which was great. We initially considered sitting inside, but the smell of eggs was so overwhelming/nauseating that we opted for outdoor seating instead. The patio was charming and cozy. The service was friendly, attentive, and one of the highlights of our visit. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to expectations. We all ordered the brunch tower, which included a "fruit salad" that consisted of squishy grapes, sour Granny Smith apple chunks, and canned mandarin oranges. The fruit tasted low quality and unappetizing, and I only managed a few bites. I also ordered the bananas foster crepe, which was severely overcooked. The crepe was so tough that I needed a knife to cut through it, and the texture was far from what I would expect from a crepe. Overall, while the service was pleasant and seating was prompt, the food quality left a lot to be desired, especially considering the price point.

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The Whistling Kettle - Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea

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Cobb Salad and a hot cup of tea

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4.7(7 reviews)
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My partner and I came here the day before St. Patricks day and they were fittingly playing Irish…read moremusic. The cafe is quaint and cozy. I ordered the Ruby's special french toast, and my partner ordered the sweetheart strawberry cream crepe. I am a HUGE fan of pastry cream, and it is difficult to find dishes that use just pastry cream and not diplomat cream (or just plain old whipped cream). My food was delicious and I was so pleased with the quality of the cream. My partner also thoroughly enjoyed his crepe. They have a wide variety of food so there is something for everyone and the prices are very reasonable. We picked up an eclair on the way out, which was also filled with pure pastry cream (a rarity!!). This will become a regular place for us when we're in the area. The only thing to note is that they don't have a large staff; when we were there there was one person working FOH and one in the kitchen. This can cause a longer wait time for your food ( we probably waited about 45 min after ordering), but I think it's worth it.

The wait was very long and they were clearly understaffed however the restaurant did everything in…read moretheir power to move the line along without sacrificng quality. An employee who was there to eat jumped in to work and the owner was kind enough to give us sone extra pastries as our wait was a little longer than the others. When i got home and tried my crepe - WOW delicious. We will be back but we will probably call our order in if we are taking it to go.

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Crepes...yum!

Ruby's Bistro & Bakery - French strawberry cake

French strawberry cake

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It's been a while since I've dined here, their hours are limited which makes it more difficult to…read morefind a time to stop in. They have a pleasant French inspired ambiance, which isn't fancy but very enjoyable. Note that their metal chairs, however, don't invite long stays. Historically, most of my visits here have resulted in some tasty crepes. Today was no exception, other than my Country Breakfast Crepe which was outstanding, the best Crepe I've had at this nifty, out of the way spot. After our 3 mile walk at the beautiful Blackstone Canal, we stopped by this interesting, little restaurant and selected: * Ham, Apricot & Brie Crepe $16.95 * Country Breakfast Crepe with Sausage $16.95 The Ham & Brie Crepe was nicely prepared and tasty. The Country Breakfast Crepe arrived surrounded by a cheese sauce with a sausage patty and perfectly cooked sunny side up egg on top. I think there were mushrooms, diced potato and a tasty sauce inside. Would I order this again? You betcha! Service was prompt, and we enjoyed the last few minutes of the live Jazz Ensemble just before they finished up. I look forward to a return visit.

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Maison de Manger - The day's chalkboard menu. Note the musician in the background. Saturday mornings feature live entertainment.

The day's chalkboard menu. Note the musician in the background. Saturday mornings feature live entertainment.

Maison de Manger - Each Saturday features a trio of "shakshuka" specials: two eggs baked in a special sauce and served in the pan they were prepared in.

Each Saturday features a trio of "shakshuka" specials: two eggs baked in a special sauce and served in the pan they were prepared in.

Maison de Manger - I ordered the sausage gravy shakshuka special -- served with a heart-shaped biscuit on the side. Adorable AND delicious!

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I ordered the sausage gravy shakshuka special -- served with a heart-shaped biscuit on the side. Adorable AND delicious!

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