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• American-style Vegan Cafe Fare

There is nothing more I could ask for in a cafe that is all vegan American cuisine. This place reminds me of a down-to-earth cafe that happens to be all vegan. The menu is huge, considering how the place is operated - out of what appears to be a small kitchen with just a couple people working the whole show at any given time. Still, I should say I just came here once, so maybe there is inconsistency, but I didn't see it. There is a ton of tables outside and a bunch of places inside, seating maybe about 40 people comfortably? The place is open for easy hours for the workers/ staff, but I would have loved earlier and later hours to allow for more eating here! The location is off the beaten track, but it is great by an old mill and the waterfront. It's somewhat secluded, so it provides more quietude. Now, as for the menu - thank you, thank you, thank you, Pingala. Loved all your choices. The brekkie looked incredible, and I am so glad I have something to look forward to when back in Burlington! Really though, they have a great menu - smoothies, coffee/ latte beverages, brekkie/ brunch, salads, wraps, sandwiches and appetizers. Many items are gluten-free, and as others have noted, they have gluten-free vegan bread. I was skeptical, but wow, it is good. If you have had GF vegan bread before, you probably know it can really really disappoint. I was impressed! The ELT is amazing - who know eggplant skin could be such fun in a sandwich? They love this eggplant approach, as well as tahini-based sauces - who wouldn't? There is plenty of cheesy-ness if you like that. I do wish there were more salads and raw options in general, but, for what they have, it is excellent. The baked goods appeared to all be gluten free - lavender chocolate cupcakes, cranberry scones, peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies and blueberry corn muffins were just half of the fresh offerings. So delicious!!! Most gluten free vegan baking leaves something to be desired, but all of the items I had from Pingala were remarkably delicious. The prices are super fair, though everything is not organic, so that could be why the prices are rather low. Still, the food fills you up, is fresh, freshly made and tasty. I will be back!