Sweet Alchemy Bakery and Cafe

I live my life online as any good millennial does - I buy and eat and otherwise consume with reckless abandon via the internet, and am never moved to write reviews. However: Sweet Alchemy is the most divine, scrumptious food in the greater Burlington area. They are also truly some of the kindest, loveliest folks around.

We started ordering their breakfast food and sweets about monthly, early in quarantine. I went in with low expectations - my partner is vegan, I am not (I like "real food", I told myself). But... mind blown. This is up there with some of the best food I have ever eaten - no exaggeration. Their baked goods are sublime, their savory foods (we get their breakfast specials, usually) will make you weak in the knees. This is the kind of food that makes you just... moan while eating.

I wish I had pictures, but we devour everything too quickly. I maintain that this is truly the best food in the area - we now travel up from Vergennes (about 50mn each way) to regularly get it. 1000% worth it. ILY, Sweet Alchemy.

Great donuts! Dairy free! Absolutely delicious! Gotta try the pop tarts - amazing- 100% Vegan!
Go to New Kensington and try this little shop!

Incredible vegan, gluten-free, nut free bakery, lunch, breakfast, and drink options. My personal faves are the oatmeal chai latte, maple donuts, their glutenfull chocolate chip cookies, maple mocha cookie sandwiches, and lemon blueberry scones are so delicious (just to name a few). They do special order cakes and have a ton of grab-and-go eat at home options like their vegan mac and trees.

They are currently fully contactless for covid (I'm secretly hoping that they keep their online ordering system because it's very well done and easy to navigate).

I've never had bad service or a bad wait here.The ladies behind the counter are always so helpful with great recommendations and never make you feel rushed. Highly recommend if you need a quiet lunch hideaway, a please everyone food stop, or a delicious dessert treat!

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

Love the atmosphere and selection of vegan options, wish you were closer to Burlington

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.

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. I had the ruben for a late lunch. It was fantastic. If it were physically possible, I would have eaten two. They also have a vast variety of baked goods, all of which I intent to try. So far, my favorite has been the cookie dough brownie. This brownie is legit addicting. It makes me want to quit my job and live in the restaurant. The last time I was in, I bought three cookies to go. I told myself to save them for later, but I ended up pulling over and eating them all. That is how good this place is.

Beautiful spot surrounded by a garden. Nice ambience inside, very friendly staff!

Food is amazing and made fresh by order.

The highlights are their bakes. The cakes are soft and moist and flavorful! So so good!!
Make sure you come hungry! 😉

Truly delicious sweet and savory food. I had the falafel wrap and chocolate smoothie which both had such fresh ingredients. The wrap had a great crisp exterior with fresh veggies inside and the nicest salad on the side with tahini dressing. So delicious!

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