Very cool spot with apple cider tasting (MYFAV!) warm donuts, sweets and much much more!…read more Definitely. Must try when in area.

Cool spot, definitely worth a visit. Store was amazing and the cider tasting was fun. The products…read moreare definitely geared to tourist. Only thing that really brought down the experience was the donuts were not warm even though they were making them. They did not give us warm donuts. Also the dog biscuits for $2 is not worth it, incredibly hard.

Mouth watering pies! We had never tried pecan pie and LOVED it! Also had the apple crumb pie and…read moredevoured it. Rich in flavor. Excellent service, called in the order, it was made fresh for pick up. Cozy, charming store. Also grabbed some cookies and muffin!! Stop by soon.

Thrilled to be the fifth person to review this hidden gem in Waterbury. I have to admit that part…read moreof the allure was that there were no pictures on Yelp for this business (no longer the case). By the time I left this place around lunchtime I felt like I was part of the family. My three hour visit included a blueberry corn muffin, red pepper chicken risotto soup served with a fresh croissant, and coffee. All for $9. (note: cash only). The soup and croissant knocked my socks off. I had visions of Oliver Twist slurping up stew and saying, "please sir, I want some more sir." Mmm....just thinking about it now warms my stomach. Note: this place is no frills. Waterbury offers free community wifi but it can be spotty in this location. The charm of this place is definitely the outdoor patio and fact that you have to stroll through an alley to find it. Double note: they sell breads, gingersnap cookies, croissants and a few other baked treats. The owner told me that he has been operating via wholesale for years but just recently opted to open up for a mini café section. Hallelujah.

Great spot -- nice hot maple latte. The vegan burrito was really good. The biscuit with egg and…read moreadding maple sausage was phenomenal. Service was friendly and helpful. Wish we were locals to come back!

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!

Hhmm, stopped in for some amazing hot cocoa after skiing and had to come back! Nice cute local…read morebakery that serves really good stuff you have to eat, but, you can't eat it all at one time. Starting with the people that work there, excellent, friendly, kind, welcoming. Coffee is excellent and many different options -Starbucks eat your heart out- Muffins made fresh, and if I could picture one in my mind before I got there they are mind readers too! Perfect blueberry muffins. I had an egg sandwich on a greasy biscuits that was Perfect! Not dry or hard, -perfect-. The price is just right and ample parking. Nice find! Bee Kind!!!

Great coffee and bakery items! Super cute place. Service was quick and everyone was very pleasant.read more

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.

This was a delightful little stop to pick up a dinner picnic for our hotel that evening. This cozy…read morelittle grocery features a variety of locally sourced ingredients, prepared foods and widely sourced goods (aka from outside of VT). We ended up gathering a Turkey wrap, broccoli cashew salad, and tomatoes for our dinner. They also sold a variety of soups and salads, kombuchas, fresh cut flowers, oats for breakfast and more. The broccoli cashew salad was fresh and delicious. I was a little bummed that the Turkey was but fresh cut and appeared to have preservatives/lunch meat texture. The staff we encountered were friendly and it was a great visit overall.

What can I say everything is fresh and clean, the egg sandwich…read moreAre stuffed and pre made sandwiches are delicious The store has everything for a gluten to vegan person. The service is spot on everyone is super friendly Ambiance Fresh or cooked food veggies are fresh and beautiful A must stop off the highway

The funky coffee shop is located in the train station. Excellent coffee and pastries. Plus great…read morebreakfast sandwiches and burritos. Their lunch sandwiches are excellent too. The service was excellent.

Black Cap Coffee is a true local gem. Each location has its own distinct vibe, but they're all…read morewarm, cozy, and thoughtfully done. The coffee is consistently excellent (standout espresso and matcha), and they have some of the best gluten-free lunch options around. You can really feel the care behind the details--a European coffee sensibility blended beautifully with Vermont charm.- Black Cap is the kind of place that makes a community better. Grateful to have it here.

This place is adorable and such great variety! I got the iced milky way latte and a maple scones…read more Definitely a much stop place if you're in the area.

This place is so good. The baked goods are truly out of this world. The Crullers are excellent. I…read moretried the blueberry and the maple ones. The cinnamon sugar one also looks great. Their pop tarts are also excellent. Same with the scones. The NJ breakfast sandwich was absolutely amazing. The fresh roll was one of the best I have ever had for a sandwich and the egg was cooked perfectly. The maple latte is one of my favorite lattes I have ever had. The milky way latte was also great. The lady who served us was also extremely nice. The place is small but cute. Cannot wait to go back during my next trip.

A very cute cafe in Stowe. There are only 2 tables that are dog friendly. Unfortunately, the…read moreoutdoor deck does not allow dogs. The staff were friendly. The food was a little overpriced for what you get. I really enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros except there were some burnt home fries. The Eggs Benedict could use some improvement as the pork belly was dry, poached eggs were overcooked, and could use more hollandaise.

The food was ok, but the attitude of the cashier ruined the experience. She spoke in a cold gruff…read morevoice that escalated to anger. It went like this: Her; Whipped cream ok? Me; Can I have the whipped cream on the side? Her: That's odd? Me: It's because it usually melts in the coffee and I want to enjoy it? Her: That's really odd! (You could hear the annoyance in her voice.) Me (attempting to explain) But haven't you ever eaten whipped cream by itself? Her cold judging voice: Yes, but it's still odd! Surprisingly hostile demeanor for a coffee place? Neither welcoming nor comfortable.