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Sweet Alchemy Bakery and Cafe

★★★★½ 4.8/5 (100 reviews)
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45 Upper Main St #104, Essex Junction, VT 05452 (802) 662-5905 Website
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Reviews (100)

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Travel Vlog
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

One of my favorites ❤️💜

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Kate Anger
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Love the food but as they have mentioned on their website, it’s not safe for celiac or true gluten allergies, which effectively negates the gluten fee aspect of their cooking. I wish they just stuck to gluten free cooking as they are super tasty and are the only place around that can cook vegan and gluten free (if there wasn’t cross contamination issues). That’s said after becoming very ill, it’s not worth the risk. I hope someday, places that cater to gluten free people, will cater to people that are gluten free not by choice.

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Nikita Bhat
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Exceptionally good desserts and baked goods. And not for "vegan standards" or anything like that. People with real talent and skill are behind the recipe development and execution here. Maybe there is some alchemy involved after all! The variety and rotation of desserts is impressive, the food is delicious and portions are filling (the fact that it's all vegan is just the cherry on top), the prices are very sensible and the ambience is lovely and mellow inside the cafe. I don't think it gets much better than this.

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Claire de Luxe
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

We are OBSESSED with this place! Everything is amazing, but current faves are the breakfast burrito and homemade chai latte. Often, vegan restaurants rely on heavy use of garlic and onions to "replace" meat flavor, but here, there are no such lazy shortcuts and everything is super delicious without the use of alliums, which we are so grateful for. And as we all know, vegan baked goods are challenging, but they nail it every time here! You can't go wrong, the take-home freezer meals are also a real treat. We drive 40 mins from Stowe just to eat here, it's so worth it!

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laura ruhlman
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great gluten free desserts

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Ellie Dombrowski
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Amazing gluten free / vegan options! Very cute interior. Worth it!!

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Joy Falls
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Perfect baked good is a beautiful farm setting. The cranberry chocolate slice was so good.

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Emily Luthra
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The squash tacos are my favorite. Cute, pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff.

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Bob Galvin
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

This place is INCREDIBLE! The baked goods are really next level in both flavor and variety. I had the best cinnamon roll of my entire life there last week, and can’t wait to get another. Their lunch and breakfast options are also super tasty, filling, and veg-filled. Highly recommend this spot!

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Liz Bonacquisti
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Really tasty food and drinks. I had the best magic bar of my life from here! A real treat. Highly recommend.

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Anna
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Love this place. Order online and pickup easy peasy! Wish y’all would stick cookie dough more regularly, I can’t get enough of the double chocolate and chocolate chip! So fun to bake at home.

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Lindsey Pentkowski
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The staff are so friendly and the food delicious!

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Nate Reynolds
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

We love the smoothies and coffee here, and the all-vegan menu has great options for lunch. The staff are friendly and the outdoor seating makes this a great spot to eat outside.

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MoMo W
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

our weekend staple for brunch ! the best cinnamon buns I have ever had in my life . you can’t go wrong eating here !

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Stephen Lester
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

So many vegan options and so friendly. A great place to stop and enjoy delicious food.

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M. Kaseweter
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

I find many of their baked goods to have the same flavor, so there's not a whole lot of strength or variety, but what they do they do well. Mostly I'm in it for the atmosphere; I love sitting on the porch (though they do allow inside seating now!).

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Scott Baker
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

We recently learned my daughter has gluten intolerance and so we’re trying to discover more places in the area that offer (and advertise) GF options. The gluten-free falafel was wonderful, and the smoothies are among the best in the area. Plus the staff is super nice!

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Duane Dunston
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I love this place. Great atmosphere and laid back employees. Food comes out quicy and delicious every time. The desserts are stellar, as well. UPDATE 20220617: Still a fabulous place to eat.

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Matt Williams
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I come here for Breakfast sometimes. The vegan breakfast burrito is just so good!!!!

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A. Donaldson
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Falafel wrap and ginger cookie were the best I’ve ever had. Placed our order online and the wait was a bit longer than expected but it was worth it. I wish we had ordered for dine-in because the setting is beautiful. Next time! This will be our go-to spot this summer. My partner says it is the tastiest meal he has had (bountiful bowl and mango lime cheesecake) in a long time and he can’t wait to go back.