Cool cafe feel with a great vegan menu. The dishes are delightfully delicious and very filling. Would have loved more fermented items! But maybe I have to go back and explore more. Arrived around 5:30 on a Wednesday evening and was pleased to see the place fill up steadily over the next hour. Staff are great, atmosphere is lovely.
Very delicious every time. We are always impressed by the amazing flavors and thought that clearly goes into each dish. Friendly staff, timely service and some of the best food in town! The burger is a must try and the specials are always awesome as well.
Exceeded expectations. Four of us had brunch on a Sunday morning; two are vegans.
SERVICE: 4.5. Friendly and Efficient.
AMBIANCE: 4.5. Outside and inside seating available; we sat outside. Covered area on street with flowers/plants.
FOOD: 5.0 - everything was excellent.
- Biscuit with Jam. Amount of jam very generous.
- Breakfast Sandwich with Fries. One order shared between 2 people.
- Tempeh with vegan Hollandaise sauce and Fries. One order shared between 2 people.
Great spot for some vegan fare. Our girls (4 & 7) love it here. Fermenter burger is exceptional. Whether you are vegan or not, this place hits the spot. If you ever see the miatake BBQ burger on the menu, order 2!
Lovely spot! Food was on point delicious, but still somehow healthy at the same time (that's my favorite kind of food). Friendly staff. Highly recommend the bowl with all three sauces. Kombucha on tap!
Friday lunch at Fermenter was busy, so food took a while to arrive, but it was well worth the wait. Everything tasted great (beet Reuben, kale-kraut salad, veg burger, pickle soup, and even the Kombucha root beer), portions were the right size, prices were reasonable, and service was friendly (despite the restaurant and its kitchen being slammed with the crowd). Will definitely return soon.
Everything delicious - easy way to eat a ton of healthy fermented food that tastes amazing! Chill atmosphere, friendly people, good food, and fair prices.
Aaron and his staff create a magnificent restaurant. You just can’t understand how amazing it is to be able to eat such marvelously crafted fermented food that sits so well in the gut, and somehow manages to feed the soul. This isn’t “burgers and fries”. This is comfort, health, morality, ethics, and genius.
Don’t believe me? Just go in and try a pickle. You’ll see the face of god, and he’ll coax you into a glass of artisan kombucha. Eventually, you’re going to make this a regular thing, if just to keep your cravings at bay.
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We were curious about this restaurant and read the website. I read all the values and got emotional. It was incredible to see a business that is growth focused, self aware, and focused on impact.
We explored the food and drinks and found it different and unique. They were out of the Reuben which forced us to try something different. It was a new experience and we hope to return to try more and explore. I enjoyed the drinks.
Want to try the fermenter burger in the future.
I loved the food at this restaurant so much! Each dish has fermented foods and you can tell how much effort must have gone into adding such great flavors to each dish! Can’t wait to go eat there again!
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