Yes, this is run by a religious group. Some people care, others don't. I'm one of the people who do not care. They have AMAZING food and an amazing atmosphere! My husband and I love the food here so much that we decided to stop by other Yellow Deli locations when traveling to other states and even abroad. It's a great community. The documentaries that were done on the Seven Tribes is extremely biased. There's always two sides of the story. I think this "tribe" is doing a great job running their owns farms and their own restaurants. Love that they provide home grown food when it's available. read more

Every time I come to Rutland I know that I'm about to eat a heavier than I normally do. While there are some really delicious meals in this town, it will most likely be beer, wings, pizza and the like for my time here. Yellow Deli is the lighthouse in a land of meat and potatoes. And for the record, this isn't rated high from me because it's one of the very few "healthy" restaurants nearby. It's rated high because the food is just really good. You can tell that the food here was made from love and fresh, simple ingredients. Regardless of the religious beliefs that is associated with this restaurant, you can't deny that their butternut squash soup is just perfection. Loved the Ruben sandwich as well! read more

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I recommend all my family and friends to come here! Best service, and most incredible drink menu. Healthy, and tasty. We always feel better after coming here. read more

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Nice place to stay when getting off the AT for a few days. The town has many accommodations for those visiting. Went to a farmers market Saturday morning and was not disappointed by the service and food. Nice coffee shops in town. read more

Yellow Deli - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

This is a very interesting restaurant. We didn't know the backstory going in, but from our first steps in we knew something was different. The restaurant itself has a very rustic feel, and we later found out all of the decorations were made by the staff. Full disclosure- we did find out while sitting there, that it's owned by the Twelve Tribes, make of that what you will. We had lovely staff helping us out and the food wasn't bad. It's definitely an interesting experience if you're open to it! read more

Yellow Deli - Menu - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

Came here with my mom a few days ago and this place rocks. Small place, had the perfect small town feel. It's right in the middle of town in Rutland and you can walk the shops nearby. The food was outstanding. The service was personal and top tier. We will be back. read more

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So this place is unique in that it is owned and operated by a bunch of hippies living together in a hostel. You can tell the attitude is very lax and the staff gets annoyed when customers walk up to the register to pay for their meals. But if you wait for someone to come around to your table you'll be stuck in the cafe all day. Also, I intended to grab some dessert to go, but our waitress didn't give me the opportunity to ask before she dropped our check on the table and said, "here ya go," as if we were the literal bane of her existence lol. The food is fine. Soups are decent, sourdough is AWFUL--super dense like it's under-proofed or something. The upside is that the hot beverages are delicious. read more

Yellow Deli - Chili and sourdough - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

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I love this place!!!! The decorations, the music, and everything!!!! Very stylish. Made me feel in the wood. Also the food is terrific! My favorite drink is mango Mate. Super recommended!!! read more

Yellow Deli - the interior of a rustic restaurant - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

Walk into this quaint little restaurant and what a gem you will find. Calm music and the decor is so adorable and cozy. Much thought is out into the decor. The menu is small but the salad was amazing. The chili was excellent and the bread so tasty. I highly recommend this nice restaurant! read more

Yellow Deli - Dining area - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

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I enjoy the food and the atmosphere as well as the people in all of the Yellow Deli 12 Tribes places I've visited. Very nice people

The vibes are so amazing here and not to mention the soups and sandwiches are delicious

I couldn't care less about their religious beliefs. Most religions are kooky. The entire staff is delightful. They make phenomenal Yerba Mate - I had three flavors of the iced version and like the Lemon-lime the most. The food is made to perfection and prices are reasonable. They have a market next door and they sell the best granola in the world!! read more

Loved the interior Has a warm relaxed feeling to the place. They gave out samples of different tea and have a nice range of tea chai lattes drinks for the tea lovers. Was confused what to try and what not to try and wanted to drink all different teas so they gave li'l samples to decide too. Veggie burger and breakfast egg spinach sandwich burger was also good. So was their sweet potato pound cake. Love the fact that they are open 24hrs so can get a tea latte anytime for your craving. If I lived around would definitely be my go to place. There is a marketplace to shop soap bath products and tea. Common Sense products are awesome. Love the Hand body lotion Creamy Orange. read more

I love the atmosphere and the food is wholesome and delicious!! The house brewed teas are wonderfully delicious!! You will not be disappointed here. From the moment you walk through the door your senses are warmed by the decor! I have been here several time and never disappointed! read more

Yellow Deli - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

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WOW! Best food I've ever had and we ordered the whole menu. Don't believe the rumors. We heard that they kick you out if your LGBTQ and that is NOT the truth. They welcome all. Sooo friendly. read more

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One of the more solid places with vegan/vegetarian options in town (although there aren't very many at all). Food and service are consistent. You always know what you're going to get, which is a good thing sometimes. I miss when it was called Back Home Again and had a much more extensive menu, but it works. read more

Disappointed! They changed their egg sandwich! Now they use this gross rubbery pre-formed "egg". It was awful! Even the roll was stale! read more

Yellow Deli - Egg and Cheese Sandwich. I added the S&P. The egg was like rubber! - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

After a few visits and sending multiple friends and family over, we can all say this place is special in so many ways. We recommend trying everything on the menu, because you never know what you will end up loving the most. I love all the drinks, and food. It's always been consistent and worth going out of the way for. Thank you! read more

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The yellow deli is so quaint. The fireplace, the warmth and the low lit room makes you feel soooo comfortable. The food not so much. The chili is good. The sandwiches just ok. The service is either very present like too much or is totally inexistant. read more

This place is fantastic. The inside is expertly crafted and a must see, very cozy and artistic. The prices are beyond fair and the food was delicious. We had the chili with artisan buckwheat gluten free bread that was warm from the oven and a cashew and cranberry salad that came with cranberry walnut bread and they also had root beer on tap that was very tasty. The service was a little slow but it just gave us more time to enjoy the place. This is a must stop in Rutland. read more

Yellow Deli - a man sitting at a table in a restaurant - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

I think it has the best Ruben in Rutland. They go out of their way to be friendly too. I also had a latte that was exceptional. I'd also recommend the carrot cake...Yum! read more

If you are staying at the hikers hostel in Rutland beware. This is a cult run establishment with unpaid workers some of whom have checked pasts (criminal history etc) although Most of the workers are kind and hospitable and I can see how a stay at the hostel can be pleasant and uneventful but this was not the experience of my friend and I during our brief stay on 6/13/23. We have been hiking the long trail and intended on spending the night in Rutland for a shower and resupply but ended up needing to fleeing to the comfort inn at 2 am in fear for our safety. My and my friend were the only ones staying in my hostel room and one worker was in charge of seeing to the hostel. He is middle aged with a long greyish beard long stringy hair maybe 5'10 with a wiry frame. He also served us food and we interacted with him sporadically without the day with nothing notable besides noticing he had a slightly awkward demeanor; a little bit off but it is a weird place after all so we didn't think anything of it. Anyways, around 10pm we turned the lights out and laid on our beds on our phones and the man comes in and shuffles past us goes into the bathroom for a minute and then leaves. We figured he was just doing a last sweep because lights out is 10pm. When he came back and did the same thing again a half hour later i was curious but not yet concerned. When he came back a couple more times we began to wonder what he could possibly be doing. We went through all the plausible reasons he might be tending to our room but nothing made sense. By midnight he had come in 3 different times all of which he briefly went into the bathroom before exiting quietly about a minute later. We decided to sit and wait for him to come back. Around 45 mins later at 130 am we were jarred as the door cracked open and he came in to see us sitting on a bed. We asked him what he was doing because it's really late and he said he'd been using the bathroom. We didn't buy it. There was no toilet flush any time and nothing in the toilet. We were too freaked out to go to sleep so we left. I'll never know what that guy's intentions were but I felt something was wrong and I couldn't let it slide. Be safe out there. read more

My wife and I made this our go to place for our weekly date night, the food is always amazing and the staff are always nice and make you feel like you're home. The ambiance is to die for and seating is perfectly set up. We especially loved the fire place and the seats next it which make for a very cozy meal. read more

Amazing food with friendly atmosphere and a warm, comforting environment. Staff can be pushy about their beliefs when asked so beware of asking questions regarding this. There are controversies about their treatment of children/women so eat here at your discretion. When considering food, this place does deserve 5/5. read more

Hands down the best veggie burger on this planet. From the bun to the texture to the flavor to the toppings, Yellow Deli delivers. I go to Yellow Deli frequently in the summer and I would say it is a fun place (mostly because the veggie burgers are so good). Inside they play some music that makes me feel like I am in​ the countryside and the wall art is beautiful​. The reason why Yellow Deli gets three stars is that supporting Yellow Deli also means supporting Twelve Tribes of Israel. I guess every time you make a purchase you also make a political statement, but this is extremely direct. I would suggest you google Twelve Tribes (the group that owns the Yellow Deli) before going here and see how you feel after reading. But hey, a good veggie burger is a good veggie burger. read more

I stumbled upon this cafe with some friends when I was visiting Rutland a couple of years ago. The food was good, lots of vegetarian options and everything was natural and/or organic. I noticed a lot of folks eating there were wearing similar outfits and looked similar to the Amish including the waitstaff. Our waitress sat down with us while we were eating and made herself at home. She then proceeded to ask us about our religious affiliations, which I found a little strange. A little while later we witnessed a huge group of people attending the restaurant gather together in a corner of the restaurant to sing and dance. Which I also found a little strange to say the least. We left the cafe quite confused. After returning to Ludlow, I looked up the restaurant on the internet and found out that they are owned and operated by the Twelve Tribes of Israel, which sounded a lot like a religious cult. Anyway, if you're feeling like you need to get away from the real world and possibly join a cult and you also have some dietary restrictions, this is the place for you. read more

We loved this place! The inside is so unique--lots of natural wood, macrame, and leather accents. We got a cozy table by the fireplace. The food was excellent! My creamy butternut soup was savory and a little chunky and came with melt in your mouth sun-dried tomato bread. My husband got chili and a veggie burger and ate every bite even though he claimed not to be hungry! The ambience, service, and food make this a place we hope to visit again! read more

If I could give it -5 I would. First of all our wait person was a real dip. Showed no interest in us or her job. Secondly the menu says MAKE YOUR OWN SANDWICH. But they couldn't make me a BLT ???? So we ordered a turkey sandwich with swiss and lettuce & tomato. What part of that order would make you think I wanted the sandwich lathered in butter and toasted??? It was so greasy, it was disgusting. I just ate the insides with a fork. My friend ordered a green salad with vinaigrette on the side. The dressing was as thick as paste. The salad had at least a dull cup of croutons in it. And they were the cheap little cubes you buy in the grocery store in a box. Ick. Next to the salad was a thick slab of bread SOAKING in butter! Unbelievable. This place has awful. We imaged the cook in the kitchen must have a paint brush sitting in a bucket of melted butter and he just brushes everything that goes by. This place will get down in our book as one of the WORST restaurants we've ever been to. Plus- the decor was cool and we were able to get out of there quickly read more

These guys were turning out the best food & energy in Damascus, VA for Trail Days in their food truck! I'm so happy to meet them after having read about the Twelve Tribes. If you don't know, they're one aspect of an intentional community devoted to unconditional love and understanding. I highly recommend checking it out for all walks of life! read more

Yellow Deli - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

When you talk about the best restaurant experiences in Vermont, the Yellow Deli has to be included in the discussion. Forget about fine dining, this is Vermont dining! "Vermont Dining" means to me: a) Quality, fresh ingredients, b) Healthy, delicious comfort foods, c) Vermont-vernacular setting, d) Friendly, personal service, and e) Fair and reasonable pricing. They get an "A" in every one of these categories. So next time you're cruising by the Rutland area, this would be a place to seek out and try. read more

Yellow Deli - Does it get any more "Vermont" than this? - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

Really good sandwiches, amazing teas... even if you're not a big tea person. Fun, relaxed environment and cute decor. read more

Yellow Deli - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

The food was phenomenal, the staff was incredibly friendly and the ambiance was to die for. I strongly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. read more

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This place was awesome! Super quaint and cozy, came on a particularly cold day and got sat right next to the fire. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. The butternut squash soup was a special that day and frankly the absolute best I've EVER had. I also had the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was perfect, a little heavy on the garlic mayo but incredibly tasty, the bread was soft and toasty. I'd come here again a million times if I wasn't just in town for one day on tour. read more

Great little place. Beautiful wood decor inside. Very friendly people and great food and drinks. Wish we could stay longer. read more

Yellow Deli - Beautiful wood decor - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

Came on a Sunday afternoon Place was DEAD. Literally nobody yet our order of 4 sandwiches and 4 waters took just shy of 30 minutes. Unacceptable. When I pointed out it took WAY too long the guys answer was "well we aren't a fast food place". Again 30 minutes for 4 sandwiches. Food wasn't even great. Average.... Never again. read more

Great little restaurant with very cool interior. The friendliest staff I've ever encountered!! I just got a sandwich and soup to go, but delicious and affordable. read more

Wow! 8 of us walked in at 8:30 pm, tired and hungry. We left totally satisfied and making plans to return. YELLOW DELI is a total unique experience with GREAT food and charm. We'll be back! read more

I LOVE The Yellow Deli! They have the best atmosphere and some of the best food in this town. The staff is always so pleasant to us and are always so punctual. After a long night, I used to go in with friends at like 3a.m. and they were still very happy to assist us. We grew to know some of the people working there and it was a nice feeling to feel so welcome.They are the only place open that late that is within walking distance after a night of fun. They always accommodate me everytime I go there. I will never get sick of going there! read more

A very nice place the design and the inside architecture is absolutely astonishing prices are very affordable to revisit absolutely the service rocks also read more

Yellow Deli - Delis Near Me - Rutland, Vermont

Such a little piece of heaven! The drink samples were absolutely perfect to start with. They were samples of teas and everything so fresh and so good! The atmosphere is so inviting and comfortable. The service was friendly and sincere. I am so excited about this place and would love to come back my next trip through VT read more