Because a sandwich was no longer an option, I opted for a bowl of the vegan gazpacho, minus croutons on top. The soup was a delicious blend of veggies, in a tomato-based broth. I loved how the chopped vegetables, including cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers, were fresh and bursting with flavor. The soup was seasoned with garlic and black pepper, which shone through with every spoonful. Although it was my backup option, I loved the soup, and in retrospect am really glad I got to try it. It was absolutely perfect on the last of summer’s super hot days.

My gluten-eating mom ended up ordering a sandwich on the gluten-free bread, and remarked that the bread was hearty and supported her vegetarian tomato mozzarella sandwich nicely. Overall I really enjoyed my experience, and definitely think that Atwater’s focus on keeping it local pays off. Next time I am in Belvedere Square, I will definitely stop by to see what soups they have on the menu, and window shop their dry goods market that has many niche prepared foods such as prepackaged soups, specialty mustards, bread and butter pickles and other foodie-focused products.