Firebird Cafe – American
Sunlight dances across a vibrant space filled with the enticing aromas of sizzling chorizo and golden, syrup-drenched French toast. The kitchen masterfully balances zesty Southwestern flair with classic morning comforts, serving up everything from spice-kissed migas and hearty burritos to velvety eggs benedict draped in rich hollandaise. It’s a lively neighborhood sanctuary where bold flavors and warm hospitality turn the first meal of the day into a spirited celebration.
1, Main Street, Essex Junction, VT, 05452 https://www.thefirebirdcafe.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, plant-based, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, low-sodium, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday - Monday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
- Breakfast Sandwich - $5.95: 1 egg, cheese; choice of bacon, ham, or sausage; with a dash of chipotle sauce on an English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Traditional Breakfast - $7.5: 2 made-to-order eggs; choice of bacon, ham, or sausage; home fries or toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- French Toast - $8.95: Choice of sour dough, whole wheat, multigrain, croissant, or gluten-free Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $7.95: Short stack (2) or tall stack (3) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Huevos Rancheros - $14.25: 2 eggs, black beans, and cheese on corn tortillas with avocado, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Supremo Burrito - $15.95: 3 eggs, pico de gallo, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and chipotle sauce with a side of home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chorizo Migas - $15.95: Scrambled eggs with cheese, topped with chorizo, pico de gallo, black bean & chipotle sauce, served with 2 corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Benedict Florentine - $15.95: 2 eggs, cheese, spinach, and pico de gallo on an English muffin with poblano cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chorizo Benedict - $15.95: 2 eggs, house-made chorizo, cheese, avocado, pico de gallo and poblano cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Blackstone Benedict - $15.95: 2 eggs, 3 strips of bacon, grilled tomatoes, cheese and poblano cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Pork Carnitas Omelette - $15.95: Shredded pork, sauteed mushrooms, red onions, avocado, shredded cheese, tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Spinach & Red Onion Omelette - $15.95: Baby spinach, sauteed mushrooms, red onions, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, poblano cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Demeter Omelette - $15.95: Shredded chicken, spinach, Kalamata olives, feta, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Poblano Chile Omelette - $15.95: Poblano peppers, black beans, red onions, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Fresh Mozzarella Omelette - $15.95: Basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, pico de Gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- The Frisco Omelette - $15.95: Diced ham, poblano peppers, red onions, jack cheese, pico de gallo, choice of chipotle or tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chorizo Fresco Omelette - $15.95: House-made ground pork chorizo, pico de Gallo, avocado, shredded cheese, tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Pilgrim - $12.95: Smoked turkey, dried cranberries, cucumbers, provolone cheese, tarragon mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Athena - $12.95: House-made hummus, roasted red pepper, feta cheese, cucumbers, red onions, sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Persephone - $12.95: Fresh mozzarella, pesto, pico de Gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- B.L.C.A. - $13.5: Bacon, romaine lettuce, cucumber, avocado, tarragon mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Harvest - $12.95: Smoked turkey, house-made apple chutney, havarti cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey Reuben - $12.95: Smoked turkey, swiss cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Orchard - $12.95: Ham, Brie, granny smith apple, honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jack’s - $13.95: Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, garlic mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Havana - $12.95: Smoked ham, shredded pork, Swiss cheese, fried pickles, yellow mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- C.A.B. - $13.95: Grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, garlic mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Apollo - $13.95: Grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, cilantro, avocado, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Firebird Cheesesteak - $14.95: Shredded beef, poblano peppers, onions, melted cheese, chipotle mayo on a grinder roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Burrito - $13.5: Shredded pork, seasoned rice, black beans, cheese, avocado, tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chicken Burrito - $13.5: Shredded chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Beef Burrito - $13.5: Shredded beef, cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tofu Burrito - $13.5: Seasoned fried tofu, red onions, black beans, pico de gallo, poblano peppers, avocado, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Rice & Bean Burrito - $13.5: Seasoned rice, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fish Tacos - $15.95: Spiced grilled cod, tomatillo sauce, avocado salsa, and jack cheese on 2 corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Guajillo Chicken Tacos - $13.5: Grilled chicken, tangy guajillo sauce, fresh red cabbage, cilantro and jack cheese on 2 corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Garden Salad - $8: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, red onions, sprouts Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad - $8: Romaine lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Greek Salad - $8.95: Romaine lettuce, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Chef’s Salad - $12.95: Romaine lettuce, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, hardboiled egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Breakfast Side: Sausage Patty - $2.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Breakfast Side: Ham - $2.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Breakfast Side: Bacon - $2.8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Breakfast Side: Toast - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Breakfast Side: English Muffin - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Breakfast Side: Corn Tortillas (3) - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Breakfast Side: Home Fries - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Breakfast Side: Black Beans - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Breakfast Side: Eggs (2) - $2.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Good Luck Coffee Roasters Coffee - $3: Single-origin coffee roasted fresh weekly
- Assorted Loose-Leaf Tea - $3: Organic and fair-trade growers