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, Orange Juice Loaf, and more.

The cafe menu features breakfast and lunch items that can be made with our gluten free Golden Bread: egg dishes with gluten-free toast, homemade granola, tempeh, sandwiches with gluten-free bread, 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 air-born 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 the base of our Poet’s Bowl.

Q. What the heck is tempeh?

Tempeh is fermented soy beans seasoned and cooked to be a meat substitute. We offer tempeh sausage patties as well as tempeh strips that act like bacon. We make our tempeh in house and from scratch.