About Us​​​​

The Vice was an idea created by owner, Amanda Davidson many, many years ago. Her first job was in a family-owned and operated ice cream shoppe. In the years that followed, Amanda worked in restaurants and coffee shops while continuing her education. After completing college, she was a YMCA director and enjoyed being part of the local community. She spent many years as the Director of Sales for another local family-owned and operated business, always knowing she eventually wanted a place of her own. When the barn in Westminster became available, she knew this was the time and this was the place! 

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The Vice was created to be a place where everyone is welcome to come in and enjoy their favorite vice, whether that be coffee, ice cream, soda, cheese, bread or any of the other goodies we carry. At the Vice, we choose to carry brands that are both high-quality and that stand for something! Social responsibility matters and we believe that every choice we make can make a difference! We strive to be the hub of our community and will always be committed to providing the best products available. ​

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Our Brands​

Dean's Beans

When Dean Cycon started Dean's Beans in 1993, he set out to prove that a for-profit business could create meaningful change through ethical business practices rooted in respect for the earth, the farmer, their co-workers and the consumer.

They brew great coffee and create real change through:

• Long Term Relationships

• Shade-grown and Bird Friendly Coffee

• Direct Farm-to-Roaster Trading

• Solar-Powered Roasting Facility

• People-Centered Development Programs

• Organic Certification​

 

Herrell's Ice Cream

Herrell’s® has supported local and sustainable farming practices. for nearly 4 decades. They believe that buying local helps keep our local community vital.

In their store, they have no food waste all overstock is given to the local survival center or food bank, or fed local farm animals. Nothing is sent to the landfill.

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Herrell’s® ice cream is made using rBGH hormone-free dairy cows, and the dairy is purchased through local co-ops. Protecting our land, water and environment is a top priority!

Owner Judy has been involved wih sustainable farming practice for many years and currently works with Green America on a project that would bring non-GMO feed to dairy farmers in New England. She is active in farmland trusts and other land protection programs that help maintain land for agricultural use.

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Smith's Country Cheese

Smith's Country Cheese is committed to providing the best care for their cows, making quality cheeses for their customers, and taking care of the environment that has given us so much. You’ll always be eating natural, hand-crafted products when you choose Smith’s. They use only fresh and natural ingredients (the simpler the better). Their cheeses are made with their own raw milk, free of antibiotics and hormones. 

 

Smith’s Country Cheese has made a commitment to reduce their carbon footprint. Their grid-tied photovoltaic solar system offsets over 70% of their hot water and 30% of their electrical usage costs by using the energy of the sun. They make their own compost from cow manure to manage farm waste in a green way.

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Boar's Head

Quality products come from quality ingredients, which they believe begins with the ethical treatment of animals. They collaborate with some of the country’s foremost animal welfare experts and carefully select suppliers who share a common goal of supporting animal health and well-being. They have stringent processes in place for all of their meat, poultry and dairy suppliers. They work with suppliers to continually drive advancements.

They support the globally recognized “five freedoms” for all animals in their supply chain:

1. Freedom from hunger, thirst and malnutrition.

2. Freedom from discomfort.

3. Freedom from pain, injury and disease.

4. Freedom from fear and distress.

5. Freedom to engage in normal patterns of animal behavior.