Southern Vermont Restaurants
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1. 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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2. Mystic Cafe & Wine Bar
$$ | |This spacious, brand-new, Euro-chic restaurant is earning plenty of local praise for its gussied-up takes on international cuisines with a Vermont-farmhouse accent. That means plenty of kale, butternut squash, sweet potato, and cheddar in the salads, sandwiches, and tapas-style shared plates.
4928 Main St., Manchester Center, Vermont, 05255, USA802-768–8086Known For
- Paella with Israeli couscous
- French toast
- Wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
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. Butter Mountain Bakery
$ | |Chewy homemade bagels, craggy loaves of sourdough, and brown butter maple cookies are just a handful of the offerings waiting at this tucked-away hidden gem, but remember to preorder as walk-ins aren't usually accommodated. Keep an eye out for seasonal specials like fresh fruit galettes and walnut-studded chocolate brownies—the menu is always changing.
1 School St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-780–0232Known For
- Crusty loaves of sourdough
- Seasonal galettes, like strawberry-basil
- Snickerdoodle cookies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Thurs. -
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6. Harvest Brewing
$ | |This nanobrewery in the heart of downtown Bennington is a haven of craft beers with English-style porters and inventive brews like Melon Grab fruited IPA. All of these beers become the perfect palate cleansers for good pub fare like loaded nachos and deep fried chimichangas.
201 South St., Bennington, Vermont, 05201, USA802-430–9915Known For
- Hazy IPAs
- Hearty Mexican-inspired pub fare
- Seasonal brews from smooth stouts to crisp lagers
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7. 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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8. Mocha Joe's Cafe
$ | | CaféThe team at this spot for coffee and conversation takes great pride in sourcing direct-trade beans from places like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Guatemala. Ground zero for Brattleboro's bohemian contingent and fellow travelers, the café is open until 9 on Friday and Saturday, closing at 8 the rest of the week.
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9. Mocha Joe's Cafe
$ | |The team at this spot for coffee and conversation takes great pride in sourcing direct-trade beans from places like Kenya, Ethiopia, and Guatemala, and pairs them with an assortment of cookies, cakes, and muffins. This is ground zero for Brattleboro's bohemian contingent and fellow travelers.
82 Main St., Brattleboro, Vermont, 05301, USA802-257–7794Known For
- Socially conscious coffee
- Maple latte
- Trendy clientele
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10. The Crooked Ram
$ | |Originally a tiny bottle shop when it opened doors in 2017, the Crooked Ram has since transformed into a cozy beer-and-wine bar with an excellent restaurant and spacious summertime backyard serving wood-fired pizzas. It's now a destination for hyperlocal drafts, seasonal small plates, and brimming Vermont cheese boards, plus a thoughtful stock of unique ciders and natural wines to-go.
4026 Main St., Manchester, Vermont, 05255, USA802-231–1315Known For
- Drafts of local craft beer in stemmed beer glasses
- Award-winning Vermont cheeses and charcuterie
- Seasonal patio seating
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11. The Village Roost
$ | |This bigger-on-the-inside café and lunch joint comes with ample space, especially in the barn-chic back room that serves resting travelers, gaming locals, and conferring coworkers. Keeping them oiled is a menu of organic, non-GMO, locally sourced sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads.
20 W. Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA802-464–3344Known For
- Large stone fireplace in the back
- Quality coffee and tea
- Hangout space
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12. 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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