The Blue Sage is a cozy cafe in Rafter J. As soon as you walk in, you feel comfortable. I went on a dark and rainy day, and felt like I could’ve spent the rest of the afternoon there on my computer drinking coffee.
Other than my food allergies, I’m really not a picky eater. I can usually modify menu items to be gluten free, but the options at The Blue Sage were very limited. Out of the breakfast and lunch menus I had three options: a turkey and cheese omelet, a Blue Sage salad or a Chef’s Salad for $9.75. I went with the omelet; it was good. My friends ordered sandwiches, which were a little overpriced, and looked like half sandwiches compared to other places in town.
The drink menu is large and has a lot of variety. They can make any coffee drink you’d like, with many syrup choices as well as an extensive tea list.
There are also fresh baked goods daily. The muffins and biscotti looked great, and there were many unique kinds, but they are not gluten free.
The Blue Sage opened in July, and is still trying to get everything figured out. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The owner even said she was open to expanding a menu for gluten free clientele.
Still, The Blue Sage is very cozy, and a great place to catch up with some friends over coffee or relax. It’s a great place to get away from the crowds of people in downtown Jackson and enjoy the log cabin feel.
Gluten Free
The owner mentioned that she was talking to a local baker about having gluten free options made in-house, and she’s in the process of getting gluten free bread for sandwiches. She makes gluten free biscotti, which I’ve heard is good, but not on a regular basis.
Vegetarian
There is a grilled vegetable sandwich as well as soup and salad options sans meat. Other sandwiches can be modified to be vegetarian. There are many baked goods like the Tropical Trail Biscotti with papaya, mango, coconut, dates and banana as well as chocolate chip raspberry muffins.
Nut Free
Other than a few coffee syrups and treats, there are no nuts used in foods at Blue Sage.
Dairy Free
There are alternative milk options for coffee drinks. And all of the dairy-filled menu options can be modified.
