Finding a fresh, from-scratch meal on the go isn’t always easy in the off-season. But chef/owner Daniele Barrick’s Scottish Bakehouse continues to create hearty, delicious food that can satisfy any Islander, from a meat lover to a vegan. While many people know the Bakehouse for their famous egg sandwiches and sausage rolls (breakfast is served all day), the blackboard menu offers so much more. And the generous portions are large enough to feed two people – or one ravenous teenager.

At Scottish Bakehouse, the sandwiches (including classics such as BLTs), the smash burgers, or the specials, like the meatball sub marinara, are hard to resist. The shop offers daily and weekly specials (posted online at scottishbakehousemv.com), and they also participate in the Island Eats program (islandeatsmv.com).

Besides savory dishes, the Bakehouse always has a large selection of delicious pastries and baked goods on hand. Freshly baked breads include gluten-free options, and you've got your choice of croissants, scones, Danish, muffins and at least six types of cookies. You can also find locally sourced grocery items, such as eggs, prepared “grab and go” salads, and seasonal fruit.

Order ahead by phone or online to save time – unless it’s a lovely day to sit on the porch or a picnic table and watch the world go by while you wait for your order.


 

1) Mexican Beans & Rice ($14)

My family’s favorite, this meal is a real deal. It features a generous portion of fluffy Mexican rice and black beans, topped with fresh salsa, fresh guacamole and a fried egg. It will fill you up, whether you eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

2) Key Lime Pie ($25)

I’ve done the research for you, and Scottish Bakehouse’s Key lime pie is the best on the Island. It’s sublime: a slightly crunchy graham cracker base is filled with perfectly tart Key lime filling and topped with a fat layer of whipped cream. (If they’re sold out, try the Key lime tarts; $3 each. The two-bite portion is just as delicious.)

3) Breakfast Burrito ($10)

This is my favorite breakfast on the go. A warm tortilla stuffed with two eggs, refried beans, shredded potatoes, fresh salsa and guacamole, this burrito will satisfy you until dinner – and won’t fall apart while you’re eating it.

4) Brazilian Plate ($18)

This is a dish that will feed one person for dinner and still yield enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Your choice of protein (chicken, beef, pork cutlets or tofu), comes with pinto beans, Jasmine white rice and chef’s choice of two cold salads.

5) Coconut Lentil Curry ($17)

One of the many delicious vegetarian options at the Bakehouse, this has a mild curry sauce with lentils, potatoes, carrots and peas served with fluffy white rice. This is vegetarian comfort food at its best.

 

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Scottish Bakehouse

977 State Road, Vineyard Haven

(508) 693-6633

scottishbakehousemv.com

Open Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 
Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Online ordering & phone orders available

Coffee and cold brew; no espresso drinks

@scottishbakehouse

 

 

Laura Holmes Haddad is a former cookbook editor and a regular contributor to the Vine.

All photos by Ray Ewing.