I am not exaggerating when I say the citrus poppy seed muffin I had today brought tears to my eyes. West Meadow Farm Bakery has, hands down, the best gluten free baked goods I have ever had. The absolute best part? Their loaves of bread are actually sandwich sized!!!!! I cannot wait to make French toast with the oatmeal bread, and a grilled cheese with the white bread. Many dairy free options as well!
Gluten free baking is expensive. There’s no getting around it. There are so many ingredients and components involved. This place is 100% worth the cost. I’m already spending $8 a loaf at the grocery store. I would rather pay $10 for a better quality product and support a small business. And the bread isn’t pre-sliced so I can cut it to my liking!!! I can’t wait to go back!
I have had the pleasure of visiting Healthy Living Market & Cafe multiple times, and each visit has left a lasting impression. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, offering a wide range of healthy options from salads and wraps to hearty bowls and sandwiches. Their menu caters to various dietary preferences, with plenty of vegan, gluten-free, and organic choices. One standout is their smoothie bar, where you can customize your drink with an assortment of fresh fruits, veggies, and add-ins.
The service is always friendly and efficient. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu and quick to offer suggestions if you're unsure about what to order. I have never had to wait long, and they take care to ensure the food is prepared just the way you want it.
The ambiance is another highlight. The cafe has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with plenty of natural light streaming in from large windows. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a meal, whether you're dining solo, with friends, or even for a casual business meeting. The market side of the store is well-organized and stocked with high-quality products, from local produce to natural health supplements, making it a great one-stop shop for health-conscious consumers.
Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or spending time there to enjoy the ambiance, Healthy Living Market & Cafe is a must-visit for anyone in the area looking for healthy, flavorful food with excellent service.
I enjoyed a very delicious sandwich on a GF/vegan bun. I have celiac and the server was knowledgeable and accommodating. Beautiful outdoor space made for a great rest on our journey. Highly recommended.
Superior customer service; quaint space and the best breakfast food in Stowe. Several gluten free options-I had a crustless quiche that was the best I have had in a bakery and cafe. You will love this!
Great experience from start to finish with The Porch Catering for our wedding this June in Manchester. Gretchen and her team were very responsive and accommodating to our menu requests and adjustments. They were also able to accomodate our gluten free guests without any issues. Their staff at the event were professional and kind. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, multiple guests commented on how good the food was. Definitely would recommend!
AMAZING food! I am gluten and dairy free and they were able to accommodate their breakfast sandwiches and lattes to my needs. The atmosphere is very homey and warm. The staff were so kind and very helpful/patient when I needed to customize my sandwiches. I definitely recommend if you’re in the area!
We've been here twice, and the food has been excellent twice! They easily accommodate our food allergies, with a menu clearly marked for gluten, nuts, etc.
Gluten free bread, win!
I spend under 25 dollars for a breakfast platter with a large coffee with gf bread and local raspberry jam, double win! Genuinely my go-to place for a quick breakfast before work.
The best thing I’ve ever eaten: their gluten free vegan blondie with maple syrup, chocolate chunks, and walnuts. It was AMAZING. Delicious. Incredible. They warmed it up and it was melt in your mouth good. Thank you for having so many good vegan options!!
If you’re gluten free and looking to go to the cafe just save yourself the headache. The staff was condescending about the fact I asked for gluten free bread (when the company sells gluten free products), and the wrap they did give me was the most horrible thing I’ve ever tried to eat. Save yourself the money and the trip and skip this.
The work has quality food and fast. I love that I can order online, run in and pick my order off the shelf. I also love that they are environmentally conscious.
The Quinoa bowls are very filling and the artichoke and basil melt on gluten free bread is my fave!
-Tara C.
I had the Demeter Omelette- it so good with fresh ingredients, Gluten free friendly too. my order w/o cheese was correct and they had dairy milk for coffee. Great atmosphere with outdoor seating.
This place is heaven, for meat and non meat eaters! Im celiac and vegan and they took SUCH amazing care of us - M and Kaleb are so kind and wonderful, weve come back three times in ten days. We could not recommend more!!!
This place was awesome!! We went this morning as well as yesterday and they were able to cater to my allergy with gluten free options. Jasmine was also so friendly! They are cash or check only. Definitely try their lingonberry cream cheese- it’s so good!
The absolute best place for breakfast, lunch, or just a quick stop in for a latte or some baked goods. They have the actual friendliest and most attentive staff, the most delicious food, and they even have tons of gluten free and vegan items. My favorite place in southern Vermont (maybe all of Vermont?), hands down. Plus they even have matcha lattes now too!
It's a nice diner-type restaurant with some good options for gluten-free vegetarians, and many other choices for folks without dietary restrictions. The servers are very friendly, and there are locally made quilts for sale that were fun to look at while we were eating.
Gluten free eggs benedict was a pleasant surprise but somehow only got 1 poached egg instead of 2, and probably paid more for it (GF bread not marked on the menu).
UPDATE: When alerted to the issue, they were very responsive and refunded me for the missing egg. Recommend checking them out!
Best Gluten Free chicken quesadillas ever!! also excellent chicken tenders, breakfast sandwiches & burgers. Thank you Ms Claudio for your prompt service & excellent food.
sweetest baristas, amazing baked goods, plenty of AMAZING!! gluten free muffins with wonderful and fun flavors (not just basic, run of the mill ones either), a comfy and chill space, and great cafe music. what more could a girl ask for? 💕
Decided to take one of my best friends to St. Johnsbury for his birthday weekend-he showed me the town online and told me about Dog Mountain, so, of course I booked a 5 day trip to the historic VT town! Well, we both love breakfast. I always felt I could eat breakfast any time for any reason so whenever I go anywhere, my first search is “where to eat breakfast near me”. We tried another place the first day…but the second day we went to The Kitchen Counter. It was the best decision for breakfast and the first morning was all I needed to know that this little cafe would steal my pancake, egg and bacon filled heart! I ordered the eggs Benedict with tomato and spinach (I try the Eggs Benny at every breakfast place) and I was not disappointed. Coffee is self serve and free pours. If you sit on the stools at the counter, the servers and chefs are right in front of you serving and making your food while conversation fills the room. The busier it seems, the better this well-oiled machine runs. I decided I would return for the remainder of our trip.
The second day, I couldn’t decide if I wanted blueberry pancakes or the biscuits & gravy with eggs, so I got both and our hostess was full of smiles and a bubbly personality. I haven’t tasted a more satisfying sausage gravy than when I made it myself at home with my grandmothers recipe. It turns out Crystal, the chef, makes this homemade sausage gravy in-house and special for Sundays…I am SOOOO glad I got the opportunity to experience it! I would give The Kitchen Counter Cafe a 10 out of 5 if I could and I encourage you to walk in with a hungry belly because you are bound to be satisfied! They do have vegan and gluten free options.
Awesome selection of gluten free goodies. Love that there's a farmers market across from here on Sunday's.
Almost removed a star because it's a bit on the expensive side, but the quality makes up for it and it's one of the only close by grocery stores.
I'm not sensitive to gluten, and I ordered the Morning Glory muffin not realizing it was gluten free. It was soooo good!!! Now I get it every day. I love this coffee shop!
Excellent gluten-free options and their lattes are a cut above the rest! Fantastic atmosphere, alert, courteous and hospitable service from a very friendly and customer oriented staff! 5 stars all the way!
Everything here is so great. Excellent quality coffee, extremely friendly staff. I love that they have gluten free options. I stop in multiple times per week.
Delicious!!! I had the jammin' BBST and added turkey and I also had a gluten-free carrot cake cupcake. They were both so fresh and yummy. 🤗
The staff here is super friendly and helpful. Awesome experience!!
Flat iron is a great little cafe to come feel cozy in, to read a book, meet up with friends, or get some work/fun done on your laptop. They have great gluten free bakery options and their baked goods are just tasty in general. Great coffee and the super friendly/helpful service. It's always a joy to come into flat iron, I am always met with a smile.
Great outdoor seating. Very amicable service and clean cafe. They have gluten free bread and wraps. The gluten free avacado toast was delicious. Wonderful coffee.lgbtqi friendly
Great chill out and read or study place. The waffleberry coffee is just epic. Also! The gluten-free baked goods are so good. I usually have to opt out of food at cafe’s so I seriously appreciate the effort and quality.
Update 8/2023
Consider removing the “wrap” stickers from your window even if you haven’t had them for six month. This will prevent people from having to stop in to only be told you don’t have them anymore. Some people may want wrap or gluten free bread but the only option here are bagels.
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Always a good place to stop for a quick breakfast while on the way to work, traveling, or waking down Shelburne Rd. They have a big assortment of muffins as well and their drink cooler is always stocked.
They have a decent coffee selection. Speeder and Earl’s and can make a few specialty coffee drinks as well.
Their salad and sandwich selection is extensive.
My only gripe would be that their wraps aren’t that big and they don’t really stuff them full.
Easy to find GF food options. You can order a GF wrap from a selection of sandwiches that are all delicious! The bakery case often has GF options, and a couple of cookies that are amazing! They also get loaves of GF bread delivered twice a week from a dedicated GF bakery.
Delicious food! They have fresh made gluten free bread. It was amazing. We had a minor issue with our order that was swiftly taken care of. Would highly recommend
It was a nice scenic drive and well worth it. They had serval options to choose from and some were even gluten free. My husband and I were both able to find several items and were ecstatic to see gluten free waffles which will be breakfast tomorrow. The place is small but packed with lots of goodies at a great price.
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