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The Cafe at Phoenix | An Authentic Espresso and Wine Bar

 

Rachel in the Cafe at Phoenix

 

Whether you're craving a hot chai or coffee, a strawberry smoothie or a peppermint mocha, we've got a custom-crafted beverage to satisfy your thirst. Breakfasts are also on the menu, so stop in for a wholesome and tasty one today. And remember, we're open bright and early Monday through Friday, so you can start your day with a fortifying coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from the Cafe at Phoenix.

A luscious, frothy cappuccino

Our frothy cappuccinos, hot lattes, and rich mochas are available traditionally or with a wide array of flavor options. These beverages - as well as our creamy, dreamy hot chocolate and our warming, aromatic chai - are made to order with real Vermont milk from Monument Farms Dairy Find out more about the local businesses we support by clicking here. Need time to slow down for a while? Sit a spell and linger over a personal tea-for-one pot. Or meet a friend for a relaxing glass of wine or beer; we often update our choices, so ask to look at a wine list when you stop by! Whatever you choose, don't forget to take a deep breath, a long sip, and enjoy.

Phoenix Rising Breakfast Options

Breakfast Sandwiches: "Make Your Own"!

  • Egg: Regular scramble OR egg white scramble.
  • Bread: Tender English muffin OR whole grain panini-style.
  • Cheese: Cabot chedder, Swiss, provolone.
  • Meat: Crispy bacon, sausage, deli ham.
  • Extras: Salsa for zip!, lettuce, tomato.  

The Phoenix Omelet: Our custom omelet creation! Spiced up with salsa & cheddar, and drizzled with a green chili-sour cream sauce. Served with fresh fruit and toast.  

Lighter Fare:
Comfy Oatmeal
: Organic Oats served piping hot, with a side of dried fruit and dark brown sugar.  

Toasted Bagel: Buttered and served with your choice of marmalade strawberry jam, natural PB, or cream cheese.

Savory Eats

Veggie Monster

Sandwiches: Toasted for melty-hot deliciousness! * The Plump & Perky Turkey: Oven roasted turkey, Cabot sharp cheddar, tart cranberry spread, baked sweet potatoes, and lettuce. Oh yes, you must! * That's Some Pig: Tender ham, baby Swiss, mayo, raspberry-honey Dijon, crisp lettuce, and juicy red tomatoes. * The Veggie Monster: Fresh avocado, juicy red tomatoes, lettuce, sweet onion, melted provolone, with a thin layer of cream cheese. Eat well, feel better! Crockpot Selections: Vary weekly and include a wide variety of flavorful soups & chili's. Cheese Plate: Enjoy hand-picked selections of cheese and gourmet crackers with seasonal veggies. Truly civilized.

Sweet Treats

Sweet TreatsA daily selection of baked goods, baked right here!  

  • Scones: Cranberry-Orange with citrus glaze, Traditional (plain) with maple glaze, Lemon Poppyseed, etc.
  • Cookies: Buttery cran-oatmeal, mocha chip, peanut butter chocolate chip, and double chocolate (chocolate cookie w/ white choc chips)!
  •  Cupcakes:  Deliciously delectable mini-cupcakes from Lori's Cupcakes, right here in Essex!

Keep an eye out for these cooked-from-scratch goodies made by one of our very own booksellers:

  • Lemon bars
  • Brownies
  • Pumpkin-Cranberry Bread

Hot Beverages

(Available with flavor shot(s), whipped cream, &/or on ice. Made with Lavazza espresso beans.)

Republic of Teas

  • Green Mountain Coffee (caf or decaf) 
  • Crema Coffee (espresso roast)
  • Latte (steamed milk & espresso) 
  • Cappuccino (foamed milk & espresso)
  •  Mocha (try our signature mocha with Torani Mayan chocolate) 
  • Espresso (single or double) 
  • Chai (sweet spiced tea in steamed milk)
  • Tea to Go or Tea for One Service (black, green, and herbal Republic of Tea blends available)
  • Cold Drinks

    (Custom-crafted blended bevvies, with local, rBST-free, Monument Farms Dairy milk.)

    • Espresso Frappes: Made with real espresso and available caf or decaf, traditional or with a shot of flavor.
    • Mocha Frappe: Cold, caffeinated, rich and chocolatey! 
    • Milkshakes (Vanilla, Chocolate, Blackberry, Strawberry or Maple) 
    • Smoothies (Strawberry, Mango, and/or Blueberry-Pomegranate): Loaded with real fruit, our smoothies are delicious, refreshing, freezing, and fantastic!

     

    (Food/beverage selection subject to change.)