A New Reason to Visit Weston, Vermont: A Bakery, Café, and Culinary Playground All in One

Outside The Green Cat in Weston. — Photo courtesy of The Green Cat

There’s something quietly magical happening in the little hamlet of Weston this spring, and it smells like fresh bread, hot from the oven.

Tucked into the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, The Weston, a luxurious boutique hotel, has been building something special over the past few years. Not just a place to stay, but a place to slow down, eat amazing food, and unwind in elegant comfort.

And now, there’s a new addition to tempt you into pulling over and staying awhile.

Meet The Green Cat, a new cafe and culinary space for both locals and travelers.

Opening this April, The Green Cat is not your average small-town bakery. It’s part café, part gourmet grocer, part classroom—and yes, it’s worth detouring for.

Created as a companion to The Farm at The Weston and The Left Bank, this new space brings a more relaxed, daytime energy to the property. Think slow Vermont mornings, flaky pastries, and coffee that encourages you to both linger and adventure (which will you choose?).

At the center of this new venture is Executive Pastry Chef Mary Pisanelli, whose resume includes some of the country’s top kitchens, but whose real superpower lies in turning simple ingredients into the most extraordinary creations.

If you’re the kind of traveler who builds an itinerary around food (no judgment here), The Green Cat might just become your anchor in southern Vermont.

The bakery will turn out more than a dozen varieties of bread daily, everything from crusty sourdough and airy ciabatta to rich brioche and classic baguettes. The sourdough starter itself has been evolving for over two years, like a well-kept secret finally ready to be shared.

One standout to watch for: the “Fat Cat,” a seasonal, ingredient-driven take on a traditional bialy. I can’t wait to try it for myself!

A Menu that Follows the Seasons (and the Farm)

A selection of fresh bread at The Green Cat in Weston. — Photo courtesy of The Green Cat.

Yes, The Green Cat is baking the freshest, most flavorful bread, but it’s also telling the story of the land around it.

Ingredients come straight from The Weston’s 50-acre farm, showing up in buttery croissants, rustic quiches, and savory crostatas. There’s a rhythm to the menu that mirrors Vermont’s seasonal cycles, so you’ll always be pleasantly surprised by the offerings.

You’ll also find Parisian-style sandwiches layered onto demi-baguettes (hello, jambon and brie), and one particularly tempting feature: daily rotisserie chickens, prepared in limited batches and paired with farm-grown sides.

Be prepared: you may stop in for a pastry and leave with dinner.

Come for the Pastries, Stay for the Experience

Coffee and a fresh croissant at The Green Cat in Weston. — Photo courtesy of The Green Cat.

Beyond the café and market, The Green Cat will also be inviting visitors behind the scenes.

A tucked-away demonstration kitchen will host hands-on workshops where visitors can learn everything from laminating croissants to baking rustic breads. There will be wine-pairing classes and farm tours woven into the experience, connecting the dots between soil, plate, and preparation.

A Worthy Stop on Your Next Vermont Road Trip

Weston has always been a blink-and-you-miss-it village, but it’s always worth a stop, and with the introduction of The Green Cat, you’ve got another reason to pay this community a visit.

Whether you’re passing through on our favorite scenic drive, planning a romantic weekend getaway, or just chasing the promise of really good bread, this new addition is rooted in the land and just elevated enough to feel like a treat.

Hours: Friday–Sunday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Opening: April 2026