The Crumpet Shop

Our foodie high point comes as we stumble across The Crumpet Shop. We arrive as they’re closing, and running out of crumpets, so we’re offered “employee crumpets”, the less beautiful crumpets that they don’t sell to customers. We’re ecstatic, we came for the taste, not the look of the crumpets. Our choice of toppings: the maple butter. It’s amazing! The crumpet is both soft and crunchy, the maple butter is sweet and flavorful. Win! The shop’s staff are superb: friendly and enthusiastic about their products, their quality, their provenance. As the customers slowly filter out we chat about all the things, have a chance to try their tasty chai, and make plans to return someday for their savory crumpets.

This is a must stop for anyone who needs a cup of tea and a crumpet in the morning (English muffins wish they were this tasty). I have been a patron for more than 15 years. And remember the Crumpet Shop gives you free refills on your tea so take your cup and stroll the market, admire the flowers, maybe huddle under the eves in the rain and then grab a refill before heading home. Remember during high season the line can be long due to the tourist crowds, but these crumpets are worth it. Sweet or savory, there is something for every palate or mood. I highly recommend the pesto and tomato or for a sweet treat try the ricotta cheese and preserves (the lemon curds are famous). If you want a real sweet indulgence get the "Vermont". You cannot go wrong at The Crumpet Shop! P.S. Rember to bus your own plates when you are done, the bins are under the tea pots across from the silverware.