Central Vermont Restaurants

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  • 1. American Flatbread Waitsfield

    $$

    The organically grown flour and vegetables—and the wood-fired clay ovens that unite them—take the pizza here to another level. In summer, you can dine outside around fire pits in the beautiful valley. Have a moment to take in the surroundings; this spot is located in the heart of Lareau Farm, one of the Mad River Valley's first when it was founded in 1794.

    46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, USA
    802-496–8856

    Known For

    • Maple–fennel sausage pie
    • Homemade fruit crisp with Mountain Creamery ice cream
    • Big Red Barn art gallery on-site

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch, Reservations not accepted
  • 2. Haymaker Bun Co

    $ | Coffee

    This sunlit café and bakery overlooking Otter Creek houses some of the best coffee and pastries in the state thanks to chef-owner Caroline Corrente, who honed her skills at pastry school in France before zeroing in on a love for brioche dough. Corrente's specialty sweet and savory buns change daily based on what is available locally—many ingredients are found within a few miles of Haymaker's doors. The OG Bun, always on the menu, is a cinnamon-spiced ode to the classic sticky bun that draws Vermonters from all corners of the state. 

    7 Bakery La., Middlebury, Vermont, 05753, USA
    802-989–7026

    Known For

    • Sweet and savory brioche buns
    • Locally roasted Brio coffee and espresso
    • Patio seating and riverside views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 3. Jones' Donuts

    $ | Coffee

    Since 1923, Jones' has been a destination for doughnuts and baked goods made fresh each day in the earliest hours of the morning. Fill a box with cinnamon rolls, pie squares, apple turnovers, and some of the best doughnuts in the state.

    23 West St., Rutland, Vermont, USA
    802-773–7810

    Known For

    • Maple glazed doughnuts
    • Crullers
    • Sticky buns

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 4. Mountain Creamery

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    This locally beloved diner in the town center sources most of its ingredients from their own farm in Killington. "Mile High Apple Pie," ice cream made with local dairy, and daily blue plate specials are only a handful of reasons Mountain Creamery is a Woodstock mainstay.

    33 Central St., Woodstock, Vermont, 05091, USA
    802-457–1715

    Known For

    • Homemade ice cream made with local dairy
    • Farm-sourced diner fare
    • Blue plate specials
  • 5. Peasant

    $$$

    The menu may be short in this small, rustic-chic space serving French- and Italian-influenced country fare, but the tastiness is immense, with some of the best pasta dishes in the state. Additional warmth is added by its "peasant family" operation, too, with dad in the kitchen, mom decorating the scene, and daughter running the front of house.

    40 Bridge St., Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, USA
    802-496–6856

    Known For

    • Unique "Peasant's Prunes" dessert
    • Vermont pork Bolognese with penne and Asiago
    • Craft cocktail and wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.-Wed. No lunch
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  • 6. The Mill at Simon Pearce

    $$$

    Sparkling glassware from the studio downstairs, exposed brick, flickering candles, and large windows overlooking the falls of the roaring Ottauquechee River create an ideal setting for contemporary American cuisine—the food alone is worth the pilgrimage. The wine cellar holds several hundred labels.

    1760 Main St., Quechee, Vermont, 05059, USA
    802-295–1470

    Known For

    • Romantic atmosphere
    • Simon Pearce glassware and pottery
    • Complimentary house-made potato chips
  • 7. Worthy Kitchen

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    One of Woodstock's liveliest and most popular places to eat, this upscale pub and bistro remains buzzing through most evenings. The chalkboard on the wall lists the hearty menu of American comfort classics given farm-to-table twists, and the craft beer selection is excellent. You can dine at the bar, at a booth under the lofty, wood-beam ceilings in the dining room, or at a table outside on the patio.

    442 Woodstock Rd., Woodstock, Vermont, 05091, USA
    802-457–7281

    Known For

    • Beer list
    • Social hot spot
    • Burgers with Wagyu beef patties

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays
  • 8. American Flatbread Middlebury Hearth

    $$

    If you love pizza, you're in for a treat. Wood-fired clay domes create masterful thin crusts for innovative, delicious pizzas with a distinct Vermont attitude and an array of locally sourced ingredients.

    137 Maple St., Middlebury, Vermont, 05753, USA
    802-388–3300

    Known For

    • Former marble works
    • Fireside dining with earthen oven
    • Local beer and wine

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Reservations not accepted
  • 9. Angkor Wat Restaurant

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    Chef Chy Tuckerman was raised in Cambodia, Thailand, Oregon, and New Hampshire until moving to Woodstock in 1997 to continue learning the art of baking at local Mountain Creamery. A decade later, he opened his sunny, BYOB restaurant just off Route 4, where he fuses the Cambodian and Thai cooking of his heritage into mouthwatering dishes like ginger chicken stir fry, Khmer curry soup, and traditional luk lok made with beef from nearby Cloudland Farm. Save room for dessert, such as silky mango custard and delicate cheesecake, to experience Chef Tuckerman's 20-plus years of baking knowledge.

    61 Pleasant St., Woodstock, Vermont, 05091, USA
    802-457–9029

    Known For

    • Cozy atmosphere and BYOB dining
    • House-made desserts
    • Dishes fusing traditional Khmer and Thai cooking

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 10. Barnard Inn Restaurant and Max's Tavern

    $$$$

    The dining room in this 1796 brick farmhouse exudes 18th-century charm, but the food is decidedly 21st century. Former San Francisco restaurant chef-owner Will Dodson creates inventive three- and four-course prix-fixe menus with international flavors, or more casual versions at Max's Tavern, also on-site.

    5518 Rte. 12, Barnard, Vermont, 05091, USA
    802-234–9961

    Known For

    • Device-free restaurant
    • Popular for weddings
    • Pond and perennial gardens

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 11. Blue Sparrow Cafe

    $ | Café

    Locally sourced food and big smiles are touted at this small, neighborly café on Main Street. Stop in early for organic muesli and a local egg sandwich with house-made salsa, or peruse the lengthy sandwich menu come lunchtime.

    289 Main St., Norwich, Vermont, 05055, USA
    802-649–7003

    Known For

    • Breakfast sandwiches and burritos
    • Coffee and pastries
    • Creative deli sandwiches

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 12. Café Provence

    $$

    Robert Barral, the former executive chef of the New England Culinary Institute, graces Brandon with this informal eatery one story above the main street. Flowered seat cushions, dried-flower window valences, and other hints of Barral's Provençal birthplace abound, as do his eclectic, farm-fresh dishes.

    11 Center St., Brandon, Vermont, 05733, USA
    802-247–9997

    Known For

    • Sunday brunch
    • Thin tomato pie
    • Seafood stew

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 13. Canteen Creemee Company

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    Stop by the takeout window of this new-wave snack shack for fried chicken, griddled burgers, and kimchi-stuffed grilled cheese. Stay for the homemade creemees, Vermont's answer to soft-serve ice cream; state classics like maple are always on offer, as are seasonal specials like ginger, cinnamon, lemon, and fresh blueberry. The Bad Larry, a whimsical, Willy Wonka-esque sundae on a cone, tops a tall twist of maple ice cream with maple crystals, maple drizzle, maple cookies, and a cloud of maple cotton candy. And in typical Vermont fashion, most ingredients from beef to pickles are locally made.

    5123 Main St., Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, USA
    802-496–6003

    Known For

    • Creemees and sundaes
    • Fried chicken, griddled burgers, and hot dogs
    • Limited winter hours

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Fri.
  • 14. Cloudland Farm

    $$$$

    With the table literally on the farm, this restaurant delivers a unique farm-to-table experience that makes it worth the short drive from Woodstock. All ingredients for the seasonal prix-fixe menus come fresh from the farm or local growers, especially Cloudland's own pork, beef, chicken, and turkey.

    1101 Cloudland Rd., North Pomfret, Vermont, 05091, USA
    802-457–2599

    Known For

    • Large fireplace in dining room
    • Homemade carrot cake with red wine caramel and carrot jam
    • Bring your own wine or beer

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Fri. and Sat., Reservations essential
  • 15. Gourmet Provence Bakery

    $ | Coffee

    Next door to Café Provence, this French bakery offers coffee, pastries (yes, there are croissants and eclairs), prepared food, and specialty goods during the day. There's also a modest wine shop featuring plenty of old-world bottles.

    37 Center St., Brandon, Vermont, 05733, USA
    802-247–3002

    Known For

    • Coffee and espresso drinks
    • Homemade pastries
    • Wine shop and artisanal goods

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 16. King Arthur Flour Baker's Store

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    The café at King Arthur Flour is a fine spot for both the pit-stop sandwich and the leisurely pastry and latte. The adjacent shop and market area is a must-see for those who love bread; the shelves are stocked with all the ingredients and tools in the company's Baker's Catalogue, including flours, mixes, and local jams, and syrups. The bakery has a viewing area where you can watch the products being made, and you can learn to bake them yourself at classes conducted on-site.

    105 U.S. 5 S, Norwich, Vermont, 05055, USA
    802-649–3361

    Known For

    • Croissants, cookies, and brownies
    • Freshly baked loaves of bread
    • Goods to-go, such as local butter, housemade granola, and cheesy crackers
  • 17. Liquid Art Coffeehouse & Eatery

    $ | Coffee

    This cerulean blue A-frame is a mountainside gem for morning baked goods, award-winning chilli, and specialty drinks like the Mounds latte (espresso, steamed milk, coconut, and chocolate syrup). It also doubles as a local art gallery, so you can peruse the work of Vermont artists over a pick-me-up.

    37 Miller Brook Rd., Killington, Vermont, 05751, USA
    802-422–2787

    Known For

    • Specialty lattes
    • Cozy corner tables and free Wi-Fi
    • Award-winning vegetarian chilli

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 18. Minifactory

    $ | Coffee

    Also the home of award-winning jam company V Smiley Preserves, this all-day café serves house-made pastries, biscuit sandwiches, huge salads, creative vegetable dishes and savory yogurt with crispy lentils and poached eggs. On weekends, oysters and cocktails start in the afternoon; dinner features rich soups and roast chicken with tomato jam. 

    16 Main St., Bristol, Vermont, 05443, USA
    802-453--3280

    Known For

    • Jammy waffle (waffle with buttered nuts, syrup, and black raspberry whip)
    • Well-stocked grab-and-go fridge and pantry ingredients
    • Bright, spacious seating area with big windows for people watching

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.--Thurs.
  • 19. Mont Vert Cafe

    $ | Coffee

    This charming two-story café in the center of Woodstock sources most of its ingredients in state. It's the perfect stop for a Vermont maple latte with local dairy, produce-laden salads, and wraps or egg sandwiches worthy of a long line.

    28 Central St., Woodstock, Vermont, 05091, USA
    802-457–7143

    Known For

    • Espresso drinks
    • Breakfast sandwiches
    • Seasonal specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Thurs.
  • 20. Pitcher Inn Dining Room and Tracks

    $$$

    Claiming two aesthetics and one menu, this dining experience offers a posh and pretty upstairs dining room with classic white tablecloths or a stony, subterranean "Tracks," with billiards and shuffleboard on the side. Dishes cover upscale versions of regional classics, with a few international flavors, too.

    275 Main St., Warren, Vermont, 05674, USA
    802-496–6350

    Known For

    • Cocktail list with Vermont spirits
    • Duck breast
    • Artisanal cheese board with onion chutney

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