Been here a few times and have waited far too long for my order every time but continued to give the business a chance since Palmer has few options. However today went and got a dine in soup and quiche, after 35 minutes of waiting I asked for the order to be changed to go. It took an additional ten minutes for them to approach us to say they lost our ticket and just asked for a name for the to go order and walked away with no apology. ANOTHER ten minutes go by for them to simply bag a soup and the girls behind the counter toss it up and walk away again with no apology or offer of a free bakery item for our toddler who patiently waited with us for 50+ minutes for soup and eggs. I won’t go here anymore
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael
The baristas are so friendly and nice and funny ;) The cinnamon roll is amazing and with a little bit of extra frosting it is to die for ;) and then the gluten-free cookies are awesome 😎
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bob Mill (323Alaska)
Good coffee and funky snacks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amber Jacobs
This place was definitely mid, a solid 6 or 7. We went to lunch here for the first time in October, excited to finally try Vagabond Blues since it has such great reviews. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t live up to the hype.
The dining area was noticeably dirty—tables sat uncleaned the entire time we were there, even though it was a quiet Tuesday afternoon, and there were at least 4-5 people working. My husband got so frustrated he eventually asked for a rag so we could wipe down our own table.
We both ordered paninis with side salads and chai lattes. The lattes and salads were actually quite good, but the paninis were disappointing—way too much aioli and hardly any meat. You can see from my photo how thin the sandwiches were. For the price, it wasn’t a great value, especially if you’re trying to eat on the healthier side, or if you are looking for good protein options.
The atmosphere also felt a bit run-down and dirty. The wall art was missing pieces, wires were visible, and the overall vibe just seemed tired. If the owner put a little more effort into the dining area and the paninis it would be a better experience.
If you’re looking for a great lunch spot in the valley, skip Vagabond Blues and head to The Wandering Cafe or Turkey Red instead, both much better experiences for similar menu options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jenica Lentz
So many great options!! Thankfully they had gluten free solutions for my husband! Also, that strawberry rhubarb pie *chefs kiss*
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Fox
Wonderful breakfast lunch. Excellent sandwiches, soups, salads and more. Reuben and BLT we're both right, so good. Love the open and well lighted dining with great window views. Don't miss this when you're hungry in Palmer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martha Grant
Our family had a phenomenal meal in Vagabond blues. Their soups breads and sandwiches are exquisite. The service provided by Bre and Ziggy helped us feel right at home. I will definitely return to Vagabon blues as soon as I can.
My favorite Palmer Cafe. A great place right in Palmer town for breakfast or lunch with your normal yummy drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Ruoff
Best cinnamon roll we had while on our 2 month road trip to and from Alaska (from Colorado)! Get there early though. They sell out by 10 am usually
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Rolls
Victor B
We had a nice meal here. Lots of menu choices and we were ok with the pay first and wait for the food to come to you service. I had the chicken salad warp and was disappointed - it had limited chicken salad and a lot of lettuce. It tasted good but it was a lot of lettuce and tortilla. My wife ordered a ham and cheese sandwich and they asked if she wanted chips or salad. She thought they were included and said salad, but that cost extra which she did not realize until she paid. That seemed odd to us. The place has a nice local vibe but it was not a 5 for us. VictorB
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
c leonard
The coffee and hot chocolate were excellent and the bread was really good. Wasn't a fan of the soup.
Brad Roche
Hope I don't die from raw bacon in my BLT. Also I thought a BLT was on toast not soggy bread. Might expect more for $15.
Been here a few times and have waited far too long for my order every time but continued to give the business a chance since Palmer has few options. However today went and got a dine in soup and quiche, after 35 minutes of waiting I asked for the order to be changed to go. It took an additional ten minutes for them to approach us to say they lost our ticket and just asked for a name for the to go order and walked away with no apology. ANOTHER ten minutes go by for them to simply bag a soup and the girls behind the counter toss it up and walk away again with no apology or offer of a free bakery item for our toddler who patiently waited with us for 50+ minutes for soup and eggs. I won’t go here anymore
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The baristas are so friendly and nice and funny ;) The cinnamon roll is amazing and with a little bit of extra frosting it is to die for ;) and then the gluten-free cookies are awesome 😎
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good coffee and funky snacks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was definitely mid, a solid 6 or 7. We went to lunch here for the first time in October, excited to finally try Vagabond Blues since it has such great reviews. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t live up to the hype.
The dining area was noticeably dirty—tables sat uncleaned the entire time we were there, even though it was a quiet Tuesday afternoon, and there were at least 4-5 people working. My husband got so frustrated he eventually asked for a rag so we could wipe down our own table.
We both ordered paninis with side salads and chai lattes. The lattes and salads were actually quite good, but the paninis were disappointing—way too much aioli and hardly any meat. You can see from my photo how thin the sandwiches were. For the price, it wasn’t a great value, especially if you’re trying to eat on the healthier side, or if you are looking for good protein options.
The atmosphere also felt a bit run-down and dirty. The wall art was missing pieces, wires were visible, and the overall vibe just seemed tired. If the owner put a little more effort into the dining area and the paninis it would be a better experience.
If you’re looking for a great lunch spot in the valley, skip Vagabond Blues and head to The Wandering Cafe or Turkey Red instead, both much better experiences for similar menu options.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
So many great options!! Thankfully they had gluten free solutions for my husband! Also, that strawberry rhubarb pie *chefs kiss*
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful breakfast lunch. Excellent sandwiches, soups, salads and more. Reuben and BLT we're both right, so good. Love the open and well lighted dining with great window views. Don't miss this when you're hungry in Palmer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our family had a phenomenal meal in Vagabond blues. Their soups breads and sandwiches are exquisite. The service provided by Bre and Ziggy helped us feel right at home. I will definitely return to Vagabon blues as soon as I can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Rolls, Croissant, Drip Coffee
Sweet spot... This place is the real deal . I live 300 miles away and try to swing by when I pass through
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just had the Chicken Pesto Panini with a side salad. It was sooo good! Great atmosphere and delicious food, I’d give it 10 stars if I could.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delish food and atmosphere was great! I love the baked goods the most. BLT was just okay nothing to woo hoo about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Rolls, Lunch Combo
Restaurantji Recommends
My favorite Palmer Cafe. A great place right in Palmer town for breakfast or lunch with your normal yummy drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best cinnamon roll we had while on our 2 month road trip to and from Alaska (from Colorado)! Get there early though. They sell out by 10 am usually
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Rolls
We had a nice meal here. Lots of menu choices and we were ok with the pay first and wait for the food to come to you service. I had the chicken salad warp and was disappointed - it had limited chicken salad and a lot of lettuce. It tasted good but it was a lot of lettuce and tortilla. My wife ordered a ham and cheese sandwich and they asked if she wanted chips or salad. She thought they were included and said salad, but that cost extra which she did not realize until she paid. That seemed odd to us. The place has a nice local vibe but it was not a 5 for us.
VictorB
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The coffee and hot chocolate were excellent and the bread was really good. Wasn't a fan of the soup.
Hope I don't die from raw bacon in my BLT. Also I thought a BLT was on toast not soggy bread. Might expect more for $15.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
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