Drifter Ferments

Delicious food and drinks! Their avocado toast is my favorite along with some of their seasonal drinks. They also have a gluten free brownie which is amazing!

There is really no place like Drifter, just as there is no one exactly like the singular Tara who runs it. This is a place where nearly every part of every meal has been handmade and specially prepared in advance by the owner, whose passion for and erudition about food, especially of the fermented kind, infuses every ingredient with meaningful content, flavorful nuance, and nutritional richness. Tara is the author and illustrator of a book, Fermentation on Wheels, based on her experience teaching about fermentation from a bus she lived in across the country. Tara cares deeply about sustainability, local agriculture, the nutritional properties of food, and the complex interplay of quality ingredients with the human biome. I never really liked tempeh much before eating here; now I have to eat one of Tara's tempeh sandwiches off the sourdough bread she bakes fresh every morning with her fermented ingredients on it nearly every week I can. Her miso ginger chocolate chip cookies and new brownies are a treat. Drifter also offers the only pour-over cup of coffee in town and a variety of delicious warm drinks; the coffee and these are other drinks are always robust and satisfying. In addition to all the delicious, nutritious things there are to eat and drink in the cafe, Drifter is a store where you can purchase Tara's fresh ferments, high-quality can foods, kombucha, local sheep yogurt, handmade soaps, coffee beans, small batch oatmeal, and a number of other provisions sourced and selected by Tara with a curatorial eye for excellence. Everyone else who I've ever encountered working there is very friendly and extremely capable. Drifter is a very small place with usually one, sometimes two people working it, creating everything from scratch. This is slow food and and it may take some time to get what you ordered, but it is always worth the wait and it's likely you'll meet interesting, somewhat like-minded people and have a nice conversation while waiting.

Very good coffee, made and ground fresh in front of you- pour over & espresso drinks. A few options for eating, the tempeh Reuben & pnut butter kimchi sandwich was incredible! Also the ginger miso chocolate chip cookie was amazing. Sweet owner who takes her craft very seriously.

Amazing local artisanal bakery and cafe. Best sourdough vegan sandwiches with tempeh, selection of kimchi, sauerkraut and other fermented goodies great matcha latte too. Everything made from scratch on the spot!

Everything from the food to the pour overs is delicious, always fresh and healthy. I’ve never had a bad experience. Tara has opened up my eyes and palate allowing me to try new foods and ferments that are beneficial for my health. Tara and her staff are always very friendly. When you visit it’s just like walking into their home - very welcoming. So grateful for Drifter Ferments!

Such a unique and healthy place to eat! Everything that we tried was delicious, and it’s the kind of food that leaves you feeling good! The BBQ Tempeh sandwich was bursting with flavor, and the chocolate chip cookies were the perfect amount of sweet! My Minty Matcha latte was also a great choice. Love the creativity of their menu!

Drifter has the best pour over coffee in Warwick and a killer thick Rueben! All ingredients made in house, Pacific North West vibes . Her knowledge and passion for fermentation and ethical organic sourcing is above and beyond. Come here for a new food experience!

As a holistic nutrition specialist for 20 years there are few places I can eat and know that I am eating truly healthy. There is no where else nearby that offers handmade, all organic, nourishing Whole Foods. My sons and I absolutely love our weekly visits. Tara is a gem and the entire staff are kind and dedicated. An absolute MUST for any foodie and health enthusiast!