Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where Does "Scorcher" Come From?
About 1885 the newly evolved “safety” bicycles with two wheels the same size and pneumatic tires captured the imagination of people everywhere and made bicycles accessible for the first time to everyone, not just daredevils. Ordinary citizens, both men and women, felt the thrill of long rides in the country, leisurely group rides and speed! Some of these early cyclists were especially impressed with the speedy aspect of the new bikes, hence the moniker of “Scorcher” given to both bicycles and their riders.
Q. Do you make anything gluten-free?
The pastry case features a few gluten free items regularly, such as Cosmos cookies with yam, toasted coconut, and toasted walnut, Sour Cream Coffee Cake, brownies, and more.
The cafe menu features breakfast and lunch items that can be made with our gluten free Golden Bread, such as egg dishes with gluten-free toast, and sandwiches on gluten-free bread. We also offer house-made gluten-free granola with Nancy’s yogurt and delicious bowls with potatoes, rice, or beans.
A warning: Our gluten-rich environment makes cross-contamination in bread, pastry, food, and drinks inevitable. We encourage those with gluten sensitivities and gluten allergies to be aware that we mill some of our own flour on premises and there may be airborne wheat. If you are highly sensitive or allergic, we may not be the best or safest place for you to eat.
Q. Do you make anything vegan or vegetarian?
Yes! We are a fully vegetarian restaurant. We do not serve meat or fish products. For our vegan friends, we can make most of our dishes without egg, cheese, or any other animal products. We even have some menu items that automatically come vegan such as our Roasted Yam Burrito and TLT Sandwich.
Q. What the heck is tempeh?
Tempeh is a soy-based meat alternative traditional to Indonesia. Our tempeh is small-batch fermented in Eugene by Surata Soyfoods. The fermentation process imparts a depth of flavor and makes soybeans more digestible. We then marinate and bake the tempeh to make flavorful sausage patties and tempeh strips.