Drifter Ferments - Warwick

Some places are just unique. My wife and I are extremely happy to have the owners creativity and extremely high standards shine in her brick and mortar space here in Warwick rather than in Brooklyn or somewhere else similar. Both the ferments and drinks, as well as the bakes are really worth trying, as well as other seasonal items (e.g extraordinary kombucha in the summer). Looking forward to tasting more interesting creations from the talented owner.

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!Vegetarian options: Vegan tempeh sandwichDietary restrictions: Great vegan options!

Food for Consciousness.I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve had, what I would call, a genuine full “blown food experience.” One of those rare moments where the food you are eating completely overwhelms your senses, and you have a whole-body experience of being nourished and transformed by the combination of tastes. The world and time stand still, and one is lost in the reverie of how wonderful the food is.One of those moments has been eating a Tempeh Ruben Sandwich at Drifters Ferments in Warwick. The fact that Tara makes all the ingredients herself creates a unique and singular experience. And I keep coming back because it never disappoints.About a month ago I went to Colorado to visit a friend and we did a psilocybin (mushroom) psychedelic journey together. It was powerful and many insights occurred within the journey, one of which was that I had a direct comprehension of Tara’s skill with fermentation and why her food had had such an effect on me. I am going to try to put this into words and I am not even sure it's possible because this is super subtle stuff, but here goes:On the journey, I was seeing on an almost cellular level, the organic nature of EVERYTHING. The earth, human beings, and everything on this planet is organic and is in a constant process of exchange and transformation. I could then see Tara’s specific energy as a human being and how that supercharged the fermentation process of her food in a unique way.I had a direct appreciation of the intricate complexity, subtlety and scope of organic power that is embodied in Tara’s food. And I experienced not only how but, why, that food had affected me. It was an organic exchange of energy through food on a cellular level that had literally changed, shifted and raised my consciousness on the most subtle level.We are what we eat took on a deeper meaning and it really was food for thought! There.... not sure I captured it but I hope you will try Drifter’s yourself someday and find out for yourself.Thank you Tara.

I just met Tara and am drinking the delicious Brazilian pour over coffee she made for me. She has so many choices of fermented food, hand made.I purchased the Miso and I’m very excited to make soup now that the cool weather is coming.I would definitely recommend this shop!

THIS PLACE IS A GEM. The coffee and non-coffee drinks are always excellent but today I got the BBQ special tempeh sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had- and that's including before I became a vegetarian. I rarely write reviews but I felt compelled to write this immediately after. Yes, you may have to wait a little bit. To me that is a sign of good quality. Everything is homemade and, trust me, it's worth the wait. I'm so excited to go back and try someone else!