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    4.6 (36 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Pulled pork banh mi
    Meg A.

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

    Brisket sandwich - amazing!!!!
    Stacy P.

    The Montpelier locals are lucky!!! I drove out of my way to have lunch here, and it was worth it. Went with the brisket, and it was one of the best sandwiches of my life. I will be dreaming of that sandwich from Denver. Never would have thought to add pickled onions and red peppers to brisket, but it all worked beautifully. At $20 it's a pricey sandwich, but well worth it. Comes with a side of chips. Honestly, I may detour through on my way to BTV just to eat here again. It was that good!

    Uma P.

    we're a cute little spot. It's very unassuming and it's located around the corner in the back of some buildings with three parking. They serve breakfast and lunch with a menu on a blackboard on the side when you walk in. You go to the front and order what you want. You see yourself. They have a large variety of breakfast items and lunch items. The pancakes were delicious. The French toast was pretty good! The breakfast special was also good! didn't eat lunch. it was a nice day and they also have outdoor seating. Great service. The restroom was a dirty, but it was kind of old,

    Ami A.

    Tucked away and worth discovering! Cafe with delicious breakfast and lunch options. The chalkboard has the menu. Indoor and outdoor seating.

    Eggs Benedict

    Currently the only brunch spot in Montpelier, very solid with a consistently delicious eggs benedict. Friendly service, good variety, and everything can be customized. The Masala chai is authentic and delicious. Live music on a recent Saturday was a pleasant surprise.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Natalie Y.

    WOW. Got the breakfast sandwich- read online their breakfast sandwiches were the best in the city of Montpelier and was made with homemade English muffins, and this did not disappoint! I ordered the breakfast sandwich with tempeh- easily the best tempeh I've ever eaten, and even my friend who doesn't like tempeh loved it. Also ordered with avocado, and it came sliced thinly and was fresh, just how I like it!!

    Pulled pork banh mi

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

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    Daniel Thomas M.

    I stopped in for the breakfast special and everything hit the mark -- food was fresh and flavorful, service was attentive without being overbearing, and the view made the whole experience even better. Great spot to start the day, I'll definitely be back.

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    Steve D.

    Difficult to find you must turn onto Putnam which looks like a driveway. Super clean, large menu, great seating area both inside and outside next to bike path and RR tracks.

    Ban mi with pulled pork and cream off broccoli soup.
    Lonnie Y.

    Tucked down an alley. Had a ban mi, chai and cream of broccoli soup. Large portions. The baguette was amazing. Friendly place. Would return if I lived closer.

    Shanna S.

    So cute! In an old car garage. Food was great. Service was fast and friendly! Highly recommend a stop in

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    Eggs badly overcooked. Bacon was oversalted. Toast was grilled not toasted. I didn't finish my meal. No table service.

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    Amazing food, cool industrial space. Staff are nice, professional and accommodating. I could eat here every day!

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    Great little place hidden on the side of Montpelier. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was awesome; well done!

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    Delicious sandwiches and eggs Benedict! Service was very friendly and the small patio was very pleasant on a sunny day.

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    the food is great and Staff is friendly. what a great spot for a quick snack . i highly reccomend

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    Cold Mountain Cafe

    Cold Mountain Cafe

    4.4
    (148 reviews)
    43.6 mi
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    Cold Mountain Cafe is a perfect stop to turn a long drive into a nice date!…read more We definitely recommend this place, it's a solid 4 that comes off like a 5! We've passed through Bethlehem, NH a few of times as we've traveled between Maine and New Hampshire. A couple weeks ago I noticed a glowing little eatery as we hurried west on Route 2 en route to UMass Amherst. I didn't catch the name of the restaurant I'd noticed, but our return l timing worked to stop for dinner in Bethlehem, so as we headed back, Cary scoured Google and Yelp ...and based upon the menus and ambiance, we settled on Cold Mountain Cafe. Turns out this was the spot. Inside was just as welcoming as I'd anticipated. Nothing against small New England towns, ...but IMO you can't EXPECT a well-rounded professional restaurant package when you're in "two-hours-from-anywhere, New Hampshire". And IMHO, sometimes these fresh-movement country places are presented like funky hippy brightly lit hardscaped cafe's with busy chalkboard menus that look like 60's concert posters. Not Cold Mountain Cafe -the music, lighting and decor was perfectly contemporary ...relaxing ...inviting comfortable conversation. The menu and pricing were well thought out, offering an assortment of cultural fare with asian, french, American, East Indian entrees that ranged from smash-burger, pot pie comfort food, to bistro steak and seared scallops. Unexpected additions like bean cake and Indian lamb stew entrees offered a pleasant, funky twist. Entrees ranged from $19 to $38. The two drinks we tried were really great! I had the Brooklyn and Cary had the Espresso Lovers Martini. I think Cary put it perfectly when she said that the Brooklyn was like desert! The espresso martini was notable because it was made with rum, instead of vodka and it used fresh espresso, giving it a luscious Tia Maria feel. Both drinks had a wonderful silky smooth mouth feel. The waitstaff was not uniformed, but in semi-formal server attire with all black garments and waist aprons. The service was friendly, professional and attentive... our waitress brought us some warm crispy tender dinner rolls with garlicky seasoned oil dipping sauce, took our orders at our pace and checked in on us throughout the meal. The mushroom polenta app was great... smooth, creamy and fresh with balanced earthy woodsy and smoky notes. The pea soup was a bit brighter and fresher than I'm used to (growing up in Boston, my mom made the best pea soup ...a more hearty version with pork meat always made in the days following a smoked shoulder meal), but in the New England small town country, farm-fresh motif, we liked the bright, fresh pea flavors... Cary was concerned about what she would order because she was put off by the steak entree's smoked Gouda sauce. So she had the lamb stew, which was a compromise. Me? I'd spent the previous couple of days at a hotel hanging around UMass, which means a lot more carbs than I want... smash burgers, burritos, eggs Bennies... oof! So I definitely was feeling like something light... and decided to be crazy and try the bean cake. Cary's stew was nice. It didn't hit you over the head, but it had balanced signature Indian flavors, and was nicely presented. We're not volume-conscious but both thought it could have had a couple more pieces of lamb. I enjoyed my bean cake -although I don't really have anything to compare it to. The waitress said it was hearty, so I rolled the dice. I'd probably try it again... it flavorful and satisfying. The chèvre and ginger dressing supplied a good level of moisture and flavor notes to the breaded spiced bean and rice patty. I'd add that the plating on a bed of fresh spinach presented a little bit of a challenge as I had to pierce a few baby fresh spinach leafs at a time, then add the bean cake... but it was manageable... The menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking in on our next pan New England journey.

    Great service, comfortable local space and excellent home…read moreCooked and creative food. Great night! Loved the crunchy salad! Watermelon soup was special. Lots of chartreuse based drinks. Highly recommend as a local foodie experience.

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    Eco Bean + Greens

    Eco Bean + Greens

    4.1
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    Cashier was super friendly upon walking in. Place was clean and welcoming. Tons of places to sit…read more We ordered to go. We got three wraps- Caesar- amazing Greca- good Pesto- not so good Caesar wrap was the best tasting. I'd go back just for that! It was also huge! Greek style wrap was tasty, but not as good as the Caesar. Husband got the pesto wrap and he was disappointed. It didn't taste like pesto at all. It was pretty much just filled with quinoa or hemp (we couldn't figure out what the taste was) but it really wasn't that pesto flavor at all. Disappointing because it was pricey. I understand that good quality food is expensive and we're willing to pay for it if it's good. We also got two of the cacao peanut butter balls that were in containers in front and they were tasty. I'd recommend this place if you want to be full and not feel bad about what you ate! I'd suggest a better rewards system for returning customers because eating like that is not affordable for someone like me. Unfortunately the first time I ordered they didn't ask if I wanted to sign up for rewards and I spent nearly $70 so I guess I lost those points? Regardless, the best option for quick and healthy food in the area!!!

    Heading to Burlington, VT for a weekend get away. Left early and stopped here on the way. We were…read moreable to put in a mobile order so upon arrival our food was ready and still hot! My wife and I were able to work inside the restaurant while enjoying relaxing music and sipping out coffee. I got an americano with 2 shots of espresso and my wife got oat milk latte with VT maple syrup- both of them were tasty! Def recommend stopping in, a lot of gluten free options and many organic option as well- def recommend stopping in!

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