This is a little gem in the small town of Chester, VT. My friends and I just completed the Vermont…read moreInn to Inn walking tour and upon reaching our final destination in Chester, stopped here. I had a double espresso macchiato & a slice of maple buttermilk pie! My friend had a maple nut scone. The food was delicious. The scone was not dry and the hint of maple was just right. The maple buttermilk pie was to die for!! They have other food items on the menu, but we just needed a treat. The service was friendly and efficient. I especially appreciated the affordable prices. I mentioned this to the proprietor and he said they want prices affordable for locals, so they don't jack them up for tourists. That was a huge plus to me! The restaurant is rather small, but there are enough tables for seating and there was no rush for us to move along. This is a must stop in Chester!

Each time I've been back, it's been wonderful!!!! The food, service, and atmosphere is amazing.read more

This deli was so good!! if you're in the area and want to grab something quickly this is the place…read moreto go. You can take food to go or you can sit down. They have ample seating, where you order upfront, and then sit on your own. The food was delicious and you can tell it was all fresh and from good sources. The service was super friendly and kind

We stopped in today on our way to pick up sugaring supplies in Alstead, NH. The diner was a cute…read morelittle cafe with good food and a delicious latte. Sue was the sweetest to speak with and we really left there with our cups filled both physically and mentally!

Excellent. Love everything about the quaint vibe and delicious food!…read moreIts awesome! Staff is great.

We discovered Grandma Millers last year while just driving around. And now it's our new semi annual…read morebakery stop in VT. I always get the snickerdoodles and my husband loves their oatmeal raisin cookies. We stopped in this last weekend for a birthday pie and he accidentally bought the cranberry orange oatmeal raisin and that's not something he'd ever try normally. But he loves those too. I haven't tried my peach crumble pie yet but I'm sure it's fabulous.

This is SUCH a cute little VT cafe in Wallingford! We stopped in and had a chai latte, peanut…read morebutter brownie, cheese and scallion scone. We also bought cupcakes to take home with us. The drinks and treats were so yummy and we loved the tranquil ambiance of the space. They also have quiches and cakes available for purchase- we will definitely keep them in mind if we ever need baked goods!

Lovely place with great coffee, dairy alternatives for the lactose challenged, and superb baked…read moregoods. And beware, they are HUGE but you won't be able to eat just half, they're that good. The place was recommended during a Rotary event and the recommendation was spot on. Service was with a beautiful smile Their cinnamon muffins are amazing, tasty and soft with awesome glaze. A wonderful excursion from the mountains, hiking, and ski areas.

We ordered a custom cake that was pretty elaborate and we were very impressed with the result!…read more Beautiful cake that tasted great and was skillfully made! The decorator did a fantastic job and went above and beyond to make the cake special and to meet our requests! Great price and friendly attentive staff! We've had other baked goods from this bakery including peanut butter cookies and quiche which were great as well. We will visit again!

Great customer service/sweet kids and the salad and cookie I ordered were DELICIOUS! I'll…read moredefinitely be back.

I'd enjoyed Blue Loon pastries before, but until recently had never visited the bakery myself. A…read morefew days ago, I treated my mom to a stop there for lunch, and it was a wonderful experience. It was lunchtime on a Friday and New London was bustling, yet picking up lunch couldn't have been easier. The sandwiches--made on Blue Loon's own breads--were freshly prepared, neatly wrapped, and stocked in the refrigerator case beside the baked goods. We also picked up a few scones to take home. What impressed me most was the staff. Three young students were working that day, and they were some of the most poised, cheerful, and courteous attendants I've encountered anywhere. One young man immediately understood what I was looking for, gathered everything efficiently, and his colleague had us checked out in no time. In a region already known for friendly people, their professionalism really stood out. The bakery itself was sparkling clean, and I appreciated that the tables were spaced farther apart than is typical, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Next time, I'd love to stay and enjoy a meal there. And the scones? They're some of the best around--always seasonal, always delicious. If you're planning ahead, pick up some clotted cream from the Lebanon or Hanover Food Co-op along with a jar of strawberry jam, brew a pot of tea, and you'll have a treat worthy of an English afternoon tea.

Blue loon bakery was quaint and adorable in every single way. I was in town for a friend's birthday…read moreand looking for a morning coffee to grab for the group. I did some googling and stumbled upon this coffee shop. From the outside it looks like a charming New England house, and the inside is restored into a coffee shop while still maintaining some of that classic New England homey charm. I got coffee and a croissant and spent some time sitting by the fireplace in the living room portion of the coffee shop. Some of my friends came with me and we really just enjoyed our time catching up over a coffee and pastry. It did end up getting really busy so make sure to come either during the off-season or early in the morning. The coffee was really yummy and the croissant was scrumptious too. They also sold a lot of cute snacks, merch, and other goodies. Can't wait to go back

I don't even like coffee. Truly. I've tried Dunkin', Starbucks, and plenty of small coffee shops,…read moreand it's always been a hard no for me... until The Barn Cafe. Somehow, they worked actual magic with their iced maple latte (with whipped cream), because I cannot stop ordering it. I don't understand it -- I just accept it. The food and desserts are on another level. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, and you can tell real care goes into the ingredients. The whipped cream alone deserves its own shoutout -- it holds its texture, tastes amazing, and is clearly not the cheap store-bought stuff. Their dessert cups are dangerously good: the chocolate mousse, strawberry trifle, and the raspberry/strawberry cheesecake cup are all to die for. Now let's talk savory food -- because wow. The jalapeño popper bacon melt is unreal. Perfectly cooked bacon, flavorful jalapeños with just the right kick, and everything comes together in the best way. I've also had their mushroom Swiss melt, and I don't even like Swiss cheese... yet here I am thinking about it days later. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting -- usually quiet and relaxing, though it can get a little busy during rush hours (for good reason). Whether you want to sit and enjoy the space or grab something to go, it's always a great experience. On top of all that, the staff are incredibly kind, sweet, and genuinely welcoming. They're always helpful, patient, and very understanding, which makes the experience even better every single time. Bottom line: I go here all the time, I'm consistently blown away, and I will absolutely keep coming back. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out.

Second time in this awesome breakfast and lunch place and they still rate the big 5. Friendly,…read morecasual, fresh ingredients, great service, excellent salads and superb sandwiches. I had the Asian Chicken Salad, great. My hubby had the Chicken Salad and that, too, was superb. They brought our food to our table. The ambiance was also great, casual, friendly, and amicable. A magnificent place to eat.

Reading the reviews, I didn't know what to expect but it was quite an experience. We came on a…read moreMonday afternoon (Labor Day) and there was nobody around. We looked around at the fresh and frozen pies and they looked appealing. As others have mentioned, there are no prices so that was a little disconcerting. A gentleman came and helped us and as noted in prior reviews, he was somewhat gruff but I didn't take it as grumpy or mean. My take, unsubstantiated by any scientific evidence, is that not every store owner is pre-disposed to having a neurotypical customer-centric focus. That being said, we were offered coffee with our pie slices and a place to sit. There is currently a lot of construction going on at the place because the business was hit hard after COVID and then flooding in Vermont in 2023 caused significant damage. My blueberry coffee cake was good. I will say it wasn't worth $8 per slice. As noted, the prices are sky high here. For two slices, two coffees, a small bag of cookies and a peanut butter bar it was $36....$39 if I wanted to pay by card so I opted for cash and saved the $3. Probably if prices were posted, customers would immediately turn around and walk out. When I saw the price of the pie slice, I immediately thought "This is as expensive as Manhattan". I don't mind as much when I shell out big bucks for food there because it's expected but it was a bit of a shock to see those prices in Vermont. To wrap it up, I agree with others that this place is overpriced and service is brusque at best. However, if prices had been posted, I would have given this 3 stars easily because I appreciate a direct and no-nonsense approach to running a business.

This is a wonderful find and the best baked goods. Tucked away in the back - a great Vermont…read moreexperience- wonderful help too. Must try!

I had never heard of Bellows House Bakery, but I soon discovered they make delicious cookies and…read morebrownies. I was pleasantly surprised yesterday to receive a Next Day Air delivery box of sinfully delicious goodies from a client. The assortment was large and the task was daunting, so after work I invited my sugar-holic staff in my office for a closed-door chocolate sampling session. Soon all 6 women had strong opinions. - We first tried the Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookie, which has a great chocolate taste. The consistency is good- not too hard and not too soft. The cookie is large and heavy and big enough to share. It's a great treat for any choco-holic. - Next, was the Almond Butter Cookie, which after the chocolate cookie, tasted a little too plain but very good. It has a crisp and flaky-like consistency and we quickly discovered that cookie eaters fall into two categories- those that like crunchy, crisp cookies and those that like soft, moist ones. The almonds added great texture. - The Double Cream Cheese Brownie is more of a cake than a brownie. It wasn't a bad size- neither too thick nor too large. The brownie connoisseurs among us felt that it was moist and delicious. - The classic Chocolate Chip Cookie was next. It is very chunky and filled with chocolate. Some likened it to Soft Chips Ahoy. Our bellies were getting filled; Our comments were getting fewer, as we were zoning out on sugar highs. - Raspberry Crumb bars, sit on a shortbread crust and are topped with an oat and pecan-studded crumb topping. Delicious and addicting. - Belgium Chocolate Ganache Brownies were not a big hit with my staff, but perhaps their taste buds were getting dulled. Most felt it was too sweet and the texture was messy. - There certainly were enough cookie types to choose from. Milk Chocolate Butterscotch is a large cookie. My tasters preferred the smaller cookies, where you can choose your portions. This cookie has a rich butterscotch taste. - The Peanut Butter Chip Brownie was delicious. The consistency is nice and chewy, with a subtle peanut butter and chocolate flavor. - Last, but not least, was the Belgium Chocolate Chunk Brownie, which are delicious brownies made with butter, cocoa powder, and walnuts. The warm brownies are topped with a nice chocolate walnut icing. It is very sweet and by this time we all had a sugar rush. I was amazed 6 petite women could devour all that chocolate goodness. They said Chocolate makes them feel loved and special and tastes great as it melts in their mouths. Nuff said. Overall, a very nice gift to receive and/or give.

Bellows House Bakery executes cookies, blondies, brownies, whoopie pies, scones and crumb cakes…read morewith enchanting results. Delicious. I gift them to family and they are a beloved gift. The frosted chocolate nut, their signature cookie, is a family favorite. Cheers!

BEST FOOD EVER! My family and I love this restauran! Everything from the pancakes to the french…read moretoast to the wraps are delicious! Would highly recommend for breakfast or lunch in ludlow.

Had a wonderful breakfast here. Highly recommend the grilled banana bread. The staff was friendly…read moreand accommodating for our large group!