Hidden Bean Bakeshop

Delicious, artisanal bakery that is not only dedicated gluten free and mostly vegan--with a sumptuous selection: hearty bread, amazing quiches, cakes (lemon-lavender, vanilla, raspberry, carrot, and more); blondies, brownies, and assorted tortes and cookies. EVEN GLUTEN FREE WHOOPIE PIES!! Kelsey, the baker, uses bean flours in innovative and low-glycemic ways--you can find her at local markets/the famous Brattleboro Farmer's Market--but the best is to order and pickup at the bakery--which is also a homestead farm, where this talented chef grows some of her own ingredients. The Hidden Bean is superior to any of the much more expensive bakeries you'll find in NYC or Boston--fresher flavors, better ingredients, and a personable, talented chef/creator.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Paleo friendly

Have been a dedicated patron for quite a few years. We Love the sweet treats and her sourdough bread is awesome.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The treats at Hidden Bean ARE a REAL treat, and honestly the highlight of visiting the Brattleboro Farmer's Market for me--seriously, I get really excited to see what Kelsey has cooked up for the day. (And she's also *super* nice and great to chat with!)

For those of you with friends who have no gluten sensitivities and think GF foods feel like they're "missing something," I can say that the goodies from Hidden Bean absolutely do not feel or taste that way! Everything from there is good but my goodness, the (dairy-free!! 😲🤔🤯) quiche...I couldn't get over it the first time I had one. I yammered about the crust on that quiche for a solid hour, I think.

So give The Hidden Bean a try--even your gluten-loving friends will enjoy it!

(PS, I'm personally convinced the answer to how she achieves such an amazing crust without any butter has got to be...magic and sorcery. 😄🧙‍♀🥧)

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Having had the chance to visit Brattleboro often over the years, I always look forward to finding this bakeshop at the Farmer's market and getting a treat or a loaf of bread. This is top-notch gluten-free baking, and I don't feel like I'm missing anything here -- she managed to use healthy ingredients in delicious combination, and everything -- texture, flavor, the way I feel after eating -- is of the quality you'd expect from an exceptional country kitchen.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options