The New King Arthur Flour Store/Cafe/Baking School -- Yeah, WOW, Man!

I'm long overdue for a Pee Place Post; am I right?  

So how fortunate for you! An early release from my work in Central Vermont today gave me all the excuse I needed to go and visit the new (still under construction, really) King Arthur Flour store.

I took some photos of the gorgeous place, of course starting in the most important room:  The pee place!

And, my friends, it is stunning!

Anyone who knows me well knows that this was the first and last place I went on my visit there. 

Next, I went to the cafe to get a sticky bun and cafe au lait, which I enjoyed at one of their lovely tables. You can see I wasn't kidding when I said it's still under construction. That yellow tape is not to indicate that it's a crime scene, but a construction site. 

Highly decadent, and worth every calorie, even if I gained a pound.

And then I went to the store. Baker's mecca! Even though I really held myself back on account of the fact that I just can't and don't bake that much anymore, I still managed to fill these two bags and spent enough to qualify for a free bag of self-rising flour.

I took the bags' photo there because I wanted to show you the beautiful stone wall along the outdoor table space.

The post-and-beam buildings are stately and strong, and reminiscent of Vermont maple sugar houses.

Lots of fabulous (local, I'm presuming) stone and wood throughout.

And look here: 

Copper downspouts.

Definitely worth a visit, even if you aren't a baker.

 

Comments

[JudithNYC]

Looks beautiful. It just so happens that I got my new King Arthur catalog today but like you, I cannot bake much any more mostly because if I bake something I will scarf it down in a couple of days and when I say couple of days I really mean the same day I bake.

[Heather]

When I was there in October on my way home from Rhinebeck, the only bathrooms were in a portable trailer. The new updated store looks beautiful. I may need to make a trip to VT to check it out.

[Carla]

Funny I was JUST there on Friday with my son! It is amazing- We were on our way from one college visit to the next and managed a stop first at WEBS and then at King Arthur- ( smart mom).

[Sandy]

Wow! Thanks for the pictures. I've been using King Arthur flour for baking forever...it's the best! Now you make me want to take a road trip to visit-all the way from Virginia!

[magatha]

I've never been to the store but always use King Arthur flour, and I used to buy quite a bit from their catalog; mostly gadgets for my kids and myself. I did buy their yogurt maker years ago and still use it. The store looks beautiful.

[Julie]

So jealous! We love KA Flour -- even more so now that we are (read must be) gluten free. Their GF Brownie Mix is awesome and I always have a couple in the pantry. I've been watching their new store progress on their blog and if I'm ever in Vermont I plan to visit. What did you get?

[Kristen]

Well that totally beats the joy I had in receiving their latest catalog in the mail today.

[Bev S.]

I so want to go there and take a class.

[lisa]

It's beautiful... the pee place and the rest of it! And I thought I was odd taking photos of pee places when I was in Spain... hahahaha

[gayle]

I use King Arthur recipes from their website all the time. Great stuff!
Love all the wood they used - what a beautiful store. (I keep promising myself a visit someday...)

[regina]

I really, really wish I lived closer. I've only ordered from them via mail order and would love to see it IRL.

[Lori on Little Traverse Bay]

Lucky, lucky you! I love King Arthur flours.

What a beautiful place they are building!

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It just so happens that I got my new King Arthur catalog today but like you, I cannot bake much any more mostly because if I bake something I will scarf it down in a couple of days and when I say couple of days I really mean the same day I bake.