Southern Vermont Restaurants
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1. Chelsea Royal Diner
$ | |Built into a vintage 1938 Worcester diner, one of the few remaining in the country, the Chelsea Royal Diner serves all-day breakfast and Blue Plate specials from produce (eggs included) sourced from their backyard farm. Save room for homemade ice cream made with local milk and cream from the St. Albans Co-op Creamery—flavors range from VT Maple Cream to Blueberry, Pumpkin, and Mocha Malted Milk Ball.
487 Marlboro Rd., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-254–8399Known For
- Homemade ice cream and soft serve
- All-day breakfast
- Blue Plate Specials, like Friday Fish Fry and Sunday Yankee Pot Roast
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2. Green Mountain Sugar House
$ | |This red-roofed sugarhouse on the edge of Lake Rescue has one of the best maple creemees in the state of Vermont. Locals Ann and Doug Rose have owned the sugaring house since 1985, and almost four decades later continue to uphold their destination-worthy reputation for award-winning maple syrup. Grab a jug of rich amber syrup to bring home, or try it spun into on-site treats like fudge and soft-serve ice cream.
820 Rte. 100 N, Ludlow, Vermont, USA800-643–9338Known For
- Vermont maple creemees
- Award-winning maple syrup
- Maple brittle and fudge
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3. Willoughby's Depot Eatery
$ | |Home of the World Famous Mrs. Murphy's Donuts, this beloved shop turns out fresh doughnuts daily from its small, white-clapboard storefront. Old-fashioned doughnuts come hot from the fryer in the wee hours of the morning, so arrive early for the best selection of flavors like cinnamon, maple cream, and cakey cider doughnuts loaded with warming spices.
374 Depot St., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-362–1874Known For
- Cinnamon raised
- Cider cake
- Sugar-dusted crullers
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4. Arlington Dairy Bar
$ | |The big red barn with a sprawling lawn and walk-up ice cream window is a quintessential summer snack shack. It's where paper boats holding cheeseburgers, loaded hot dogs, and lobster rolls make way for soft-serve sundaes, stacked ice-cream cones, and root beer floats.
3158 Rte. 7A, Arlington, Vermont, 05250, USA802-375–2546Known For
- Nostalgic snack bar atmosphere
- Ice-cream cones and sundaes
- Cheeseburgers and hot dogs
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5. Dot's Restaurant
$ | |Under the classic red neon sign at the main corner in downtown Wilmington, Dot's remains a local landmark and a reminder of diners of yore. Residents and skiers pack the tables and counter for American comfort food classics, starting at 5:30 am with the Berry-Berry pancake breakfast, with four kinds of berries.
3 W. Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-464–7284Known For
- Convivial community hangout
- River-view seating
- Dot's "jailhouse" chili
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6. Goodman's American Pie
$ | |This place has the best wood-fired pizza in town. It also has character to spare: sit in chairs from old ski lifts and step up to the counter fashioned from a vintage VW bus to design your pie from 29 ingredients.
5 Lamere Sq., Ludlow, Vermont, 05149, USA802-228–4271Known For
- Arcade games and pool table in the back
- Pizza by the slice
- Outdoor deck
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7. J.J. Hapgood General Store and Eatery
$ | |You won't find a better meal at any other general store in the state. This is really more of a classic American restaurant, serving farm-to-table breakfast, lunch, and dinner, than a place to pick up the essentials, but like any good general store, it's a friendly and relaxed gathering spot for locals.
305 Main St., Peru, Vermont, 05152, USA802-824–4800Known For
- Buttermilk biscuits
- Outdoor patio
- Wood-fired pizzas
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8. La Casita Taqueria y Mas
$ | |Hidden away in the back of a parking lot behind The Anchor, La Casita is a favorite haunt for Mexican fare, including homemade bottled hot sauces, shatteringly crisp flautas, and loaded burritos. The drink menu is no slouch either, with a variety of local beers and seasonal margaritas on hand to wash down platters of tacos and sizzling fajitas.
14 S. Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-464–8500Known For
- Sizzling fajita platters
- Warm, friendly atmosphere
- Cooked-to-order carne asada
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9. MKT: Grafton
$ | |When the 19th-century Grafton Village Store shuttered 174 years after opening, locals June Lupiani and Alexandra Hartman decided to revive the abandoned building and give it new life. Their modern, newly renovated general store opened doors in 2015, and quickly became a meeting spot for locals and travelers seeking groceries, deli sandwiches, prepared foods, and homemade pastries. It's an idyllic stop for a cup of locally roasted coffee and a cider doughnut on the front porch.
162 Main St., Grafton, Vermont, 05146, USA802-843–2255Known For
- Scratch-made pastries
- Local groceries
- Deli sandwiches and salads
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10. Top of the Hill Grill
$ | |Don't let the diminutive size of this roadside smokehouse deceive you. The place produces big flavors locals line up for: hickory-smoked ribs, apple-smoked turkey, beef brisket, and pulled pork, to name a few.
632 Putney Rd., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-258–9178Known For
- "burnt ends" (brisket burnt ends)
- Excellent view of West River
- Outdoor deck
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11. Wayside Country Store
$ | |The motto of Arlington's one-stop-shop says it all: "If we don't have it, you don't need it!" This charming country store is known for carrying anything from toilet paper to boxed cocoa mix and boasts a popular deli complete with build-your-own sandwiches, prepared foods, and house-made specials like freshly baked biscuits.
3307 Rte. 313 W, Arlington, Vermont, 05250, USA802-375--2792Known For
- Locally made goods
- Deli wraps and sandwiches
- Specialty prepared foods, from stuffed peppers to roasted chicken legs
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