The Vanilla Bean Cafe Menu

4.5
(1,350+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Oven Roasted Turkey & Avocado

      With sprouts, tomato, onion and honey mustard on whole wheat bread.
      $10.75+
      Oven Roasted Turkey & Avocado
    • Award-Winning Chili

      Award-winning chili topped with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese & chopped scallions.
      $7.50+
      Award-Winning Chili
    • House Made Soup

      Choice of Tomato Florentine and New England clam chowder are on the menu year round. Other soups must be ordered over the phone or in person.
      $6.50+
      House Made Soup
    • Bowl of Chili & Half Sandwich

      Our traditional beef chili is made in-house using aslow-cook method that allows the spices and flavorsto be fully absorbed into the ingredients. Topped withtortilla chips, cheddar cheese & chopped scallions. Pair that with a half of sandwich.
      $18.50
      Bowl of Chili & Half Sandwich
    • Chicken & Bacon Quesadilla

      Made with Cabot cheddar, house roasted & pulled chicken, applewood smoked bacon in a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream & house salsa.
      $15.50
    • Ginger Lemonade

      Fresh ginger lemonade. Available in 16oz or 24oz sizes.
      $3.75+
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Crispy, Soft-centered Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie
      $3.75
    • Grilled Chicken Caesar

      Grilled Marinated Chicken w/ Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing with Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, and a Lemon Wedge
      $17.50
    • Chai

      Chai tea - Spiced or Vanilla flavors with milk, almond milk, or oat milk. Available hot or iced, in small or large sizes.
      $4.50+
    • Matcha

      Matcha with choice of milk (regular, almond, oat), hot or iced, small or large sizes.
      $4.50+
    • Cake

      Homemade cake with seasonal flavors. Typically includes options like strawberry, lemon, or golden butter.
      $10.50
    • Nutella Latte

      Nutella latte with choice of milk (milk, almond, oat). Available hot or iced, small or large.
      $5.00
  • Soups & Combos

    • Bowl of Chili & Half Sandwich

      Our traditional beef chili is made in-house using aslow-cook method that allows the spices and flavorsto be fully absorbed into the ingredients. Topped withtortilla chips, cheddar cheese & chopped scallions. Pair that with a half of sandwich.
      $18.50
      Bowl of Chili & Half Sandwich
    • Cup of Soup & Half Sandwich

      Every day we have three or more homemade soups made withthe freshest ingredients available. The soup menu changes dailyand seasonally; Tomato Florentine and New England ClamChowder are on the menu year-round. Pair this with a half sandwich served with kettle chips.
      $17.00
      Cup of Soup & Half Sandwich
    • Cup of Soup & Salad

      Either Tomato Florentine or New England Clam Chowder served with a small Garden Salad. Includes your choice of dressing.
      $16.00
    • Award-Winning Chili

      Award-winning chili topped with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese & chopped scallions.
      $7.50+
      Award-Winning Chili
    • House Made Soup

      Choice of Tomato Florentine and New England clam chowder are on the menu year round. Other soups must be ordered over the phone or in person.
      $6.50+
      House Made Soup
  • Salads

    • Grilled Chicken Caesar

      Grilled Marinated Chicken w/ Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing with Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, and a Lemon Wedge
      $17.50
    • Chicken Salad Plate

      Our House Chicken Salad over Mixed Greens with Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Red Onions, Sprouts, Sesame Crackers, & Cucumbers. Served with Dressing on the side.
      $17.50
      Chicken Salad Plate
    • Caesar Salad - Small

      Crisp Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing with Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, and a Lemon Wedge
      $10.00
      Caesar Salad - Small
    • Caesar Salad - Large

      Crisp Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing with Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, and a Lemon Wedge
      $13.00
      Caesar Salad - Large
    • Tuna Salad Plate

      Our House Tuna Salad over Mixed Greens with Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Red Onions, Sprouts, Sesame Crackers, & Cucumbers. Served with Dressing on the side.
      $17.50
      Tuna Salad Plate
    • Grilled Shrimp Caesar

      Grilled Shrimp (4) with Romaine tossed in Caesar dressing with Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, and a Lemon Wedge
      $18.50
    • Garden Salad - Large

      Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Red Onions, Sprouts, & Cucumbers over a bed of Mixed Greens. Served with Dressing on the side.
      $13.00
    • Garden Salad - Small

      Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Red Onions, Sprouts, & Cucumbers over a bed of Mixed Greens. Served with Dressing on the side.
      $10.00
  • Sandwiches

    Choose either whole or half sandwich; served with kettle chips & pickle.
    • Oven Roasted Turkey & Avocado

      With sprouts, tomato, onion and honey mustard on whole wheat bread.
      $10.75+
      Oven Roasted Turkey & Avocado
    • All Natural Chicken Salad

      With lettuce, sprouts, tomato and honey mustard on multigrain bread.
      $10.25+
      All Natural Chicken Salad
    • Roast Beef & Cheddar

      With horseradish sour cream, baby arugula, tomato and onion on a bulkie roll.
      $10.25+
      Roast Beef & Cheddar
    • Grilled Pastrami Reuben

      With thousand island dressing, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on rye bread.
      $10.25+
    • Oven Roasted Turkey & Bacon

      With lettuce, tomato and mayo on multigrain bread.
      $10.75+
    • Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel

      With lettuce, tomato, onion, capers & sprouts on a bagel. Served with cream cheese.
      $16.50
    • Albacore Tuna Salad Wrap

      With honey mustard, lettuce, sprouts, roasted red peppers rolled in a flour tortilla.
      $10.25+
      Albacore Tuna Salad Wrap
    • Ham, Salami & Provolone

      With mayo, roasted red peppers, onions, lettuce, tomato and garlic herb olive oil on ciabatta.
      $10.25+
    • Vegetarian with Swiss Cheese

      Vegetarian. With lettuce, tomato, onion, sprouts, roasted red peppers, Swiss cheese, avocado spread & honey mustard on multigrain bread.
      $9.50+
      Vegetarian with Swiss Cheese
  • From the Grill

    • VBC Burger (Vanilla Bean Café Burger)

      Our Basic Burger topped with applewood smoked bacon, smoked cheddar cheese & spicy ketchup (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle.
      $17.25
      VBC Burger (Vanilla Bean Café Burger)
    • Bison Burger

      100% Bison, low in fat but full in flavor; served on a seeded roll with spicy ketchup (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle.
      $18.50
    • Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich

      Staff Favorite! Marinated chicken in a teriyaki-ginger sauce, served on a bulkie roll with honey mustard (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle.
      $16.50
      Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
    • Specialty Burger | Southwest

      The Turkey Burger with avocado, salsa, smoked cheddar cheese & spicy ketchup (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, kettle chips & pickle.
      $17.25
    • Specialty Burger | Herbed Chèvre

      The basic burger with lettuce, tomato, herbed chèvre & roasted red pepper mayo (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, kettle chips & pickle.
      $16.75
    • Garden Burger

      A combination of vegetables and grains mixed with a special blend of seasonings; served on a bulkie roll with honey mustard (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle.
      $16.50
      Garden Burger
    • Marinated Chicken Sandwich

      Moist and delicious chicken marinated in a combination of lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard and herbs; served on a bulkie roll with ranch dressing (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle.
      $16.50
    • Hot Dog (Nathan's®)

      Served with relish, mustard, ketchup, kettle chips & pickles.
      $11.00
    • Specialty Burger | the Farmyard

      The Turkey Burger with Hormel apple wood smoked ham, cheddar cheese, fried egg & spicy ketchup (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, kettle chips & pickle.
      $17.75
    • Turkey Burger

      Organic ground turkey, very lean; seasoned and served on a seeded roll with spicy ketchup (On the Side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle.
      $15.75
    • Black Bean Burger

      A combination of black beans, vegetables and grains along with select spices; served on a seeded bun with spicy ketchup (on the side). Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle.
      $16.00
    • Cajun Dog (Andouille Sausage)

      Served with relish, mustard, ketchup, chopped red onions, kettle chips & pickles.
      $13.50
    • Cheeseburger

      Fresh black angus beef on a seeded roll with your choice of cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and a pickle. Ketchup on the side.
      $16.50
    • Basic Burger

      Fresh Black Angus beef served with lettuce, tomato and onion on a seeded roll. Ketchup on the side.
      $15.50
  • Quesadillas & More

    • Chicken & Bacon Quesadilla

      Made with Cabot cheddar, house roasted & pulled chicken, applewood smoked bacon in a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream & house salsa.
      $15.50
    • Spinach & Caramelized Onion Quesadilla

      Made with Cabot cheddar, caramelized onions, & spinach in a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream & house salsa.
      $14.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      Cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla -served w/ salsa & sour cream
      $8.00
    • Bean & Vegetable Quesadilla

      Made with Cabot cheddar, Refried Bean, Black Beans, Assorted Vegetables inside a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream & house salsa.
      $14.00
    • Bean's Bean Burrito

      With black beans, refried beans, brown rice, cheese, and vegetables in a flour tortilla; topped with salsa, sour cream and avocado.
      $16.25
      Bean's Bean Burrito
    • Vegetable Quesadilla

      Made with Cabot cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, & Roasted Red Peppers in a Flour Tortilla. Served with Sour cream & House salsa.
      $14.00
      Vegetable Quesadilla
  • Desserts

    • Cake

      Homemade cake with seasonal flavors. Typically includes options like strawberry, lemon, or golden butter.
      $10.50
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      Crispy, Soft-centered Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie
      $3.75
    • Almond Joyful

      (Gluten Free) Chocolate covered Almond & Coconut Macroon
      $3.75
    • Gluten Free Cookie

      Gluten-free cookie made with almond shortbread, topped with homemade caramel and candied pecans, drizzled with chocolate sauce.
      $5.00
    • Gluten Free Brownie

      Gluten-free brownie made with rich chocolate, offering a moist and dense texture.
      $5.00
    • Brownie

      Decadent Chocolate Brownie, Perfectly Moist and Rich in Flavor
      $4.25
    • 7-Layer Bar

      House baked with Coconut, Chocolate Chips, Butterscotch Chips, Walnuts, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Graham Crackers.
      $4.25
  • Beverages - Coffee/Tea/Lemonade - Hot or Iced Beverages

    • Chai

      Chai tea - Spiced or Vanilla flavors with milk, almond milk, or oat milk. Available hot or iced, in small or large sizes.
      $4.50+
    • Latte

      Creamy blend with choice of milk (dairy, almond, oat). Available hot or iced. Small or large sizes.
      $4.50+
    • Ginger Lemonade

      Fresh ginger lemonade. Available in 16oz or 24oz sizes.
      $3.75+
    • Matcha

      Matcha with choice of milk (regular, almond, oat), hot or iced, small or large sizes.
      $4.50+
    • 1/2 & 1/2

      Half Ginger Lemonade & Half Unsweetened Tea
      $3.75+
    • Iced Tea

      Choice of unsweetened black or green tea; available in small (16oz) or large (24oz).
      $3.75+
    • Cappuccino

      Creamy coffee beverage. Choice of milk, almond milk, or oat milk.
      $4.50
    • Hot Chocolate

      Rich and creamy hot chocolate. Choose milk type: regular, almond or oat. Available in small (16oz) or large (24oz).
      $3.75+
    • Espresso - Double

      Double shot of espresso, typically prepared with finely-ground coffee beans and nearly boiling water for a bold, concentrated flavor.
      $4.00
    • Espresso

      Rich, flavorful cup of espresso brewed to perfection.
      $3.00
    • Cappuccino - Double

      Double cappuccino. Choice of milk, almond milk, or oat milk.
      $6.25
    • Iced Coffee

      Cool and refreshing coffee. Choice of milk: regular, almond, or oat. Available in small (16oz) or large (24oz).
      $3.75+
    • Hot Coffee

      Drip coffee with options for milk substitution (regular, almond, oat) and various sizes from 12oz to 24oz.
      $7.25+
  • Beverages - Specialty Beverages

    • Nutella Latte

      Nutella latte with choice of milk (milk, almond, oat). Available hot or iced, small or large.
      $5.00
    • Maple Cinnamon Latte

      Maple and cinnamon-infused coffee latte. Choice of milk (dairy, almond, oat). Available hot or iced, small or large.
      $5.00
    • Honey Almond Latte

      Honey almond latte with choice of Milk, Almond Milk, or Oat Milk. Available hot or iced in small or large sizes.
      $5.00
    • Milky Way Latte

      Coffee latte with choices of milk (regular, almond, oat). Available hot or iced. Size options: small or large.
      $5.00
    • Maple Mocha Latte

      Maple mocha latte with milk choices, served hot or iced, available in small or large sizes.
      $5.00
    • Dirty Spiced Chai

      Spiced chai tea with choice of milk (regular, almond, or oat), hot or iced, in small or large size.
      $5.25
    • Mocha Mint Latte

      Creamy blend of coffee, chocolate, and mint. Choice of milk, hot or iced, small or large.
      $5.00
  • Soft Drinks/Juice -Bottled

    • Soda

      12oz Cans
      $3.00
    • Hosmer Soda

      Choice of Birch Beer, Cream Soda, Ginger Beer, Root Beer, or Orange.
      $4.00
    • Bottled Water

      Poland Spring's Water Bottle
      $3.00

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