We had an excellent breakfast here. Everyone's meal was tasty and service was great.read more

The service was alright...we were one of the two tables occupied but had to flag down the server to…read moreget water. The food was pretty good but I'm not sure it was totally worth the price. Got the garden salad and it had about 3 leaves of lettuce but was $8. Definitely tourism prices

Cozy dining room, creative menu, and great service! Highly recommend if you're in the area.read more

One of the best evenings we have had in the past ten years. No question about it. Ranks with fine…read moredining big city restaurants. With the dismal and abominably warm winter New England has had in 2022-2023 ski season, we decided to go as far north as we could without crossing the border with Canada, so we lodged and had a superb weekend at Jay Peak, VT. In addition, one of my college classmates and Air Force career colleagues lives in nearby Montgomery Center, so he recommended the Black Lantern and it was one of the best recommendations ever. First of all, the history. Montgomery VT has the most covered bridges in a single town jurisdiction in the US. The area had a role to play in the War of Independence, when construction on the Bailey-Hazen Military Road to Hazen Notch began in 1777 as a way for the Continental Army to invade Quebec. Hazen's Notch Road begins a few blocks from the Black Lantern. The Inn was built in 1803 and remained as an Inn until it closed down in 2015. A group of concerned citizens bought the historic property, remodeled it, bought another building to expand the business, and reopened it in 2018. Its six rooms in the historic lodge and the four suites in the annex, allow for vacationers to stay in the historic town with close proximity to Jay Peak. But this review is for the dining. The truly fine dining offered here. We made reservations and they were honored on the spot, considering the restaurant was certainly busy. The beautiful, cozy and early American decor matched the ambiance and persona of the place. We got together with our friends and were seated in a wonderful location with privacy. The Black Lantern has joined into the farm to table movement and it shows in the amazing, fresh and abundant food available at the venue. Their beef and pork come from a local natural farm a few miles away. So does their lamb, coming from a local farmer. Their chicken is local. Their cheeses are from several Vermont producers including the ubiquitous Cabot Cheese, but also the Boucher Family Farm, the Jasper Hill Farm and the Vermont Creamery. Fresh vegetables come from nearby sources. The local and fresh sourcing of their food shows in the quality and taste of everything on the menu. And then there's their beers.... Local breweries and micros make an extensive part of their menu. Burlington's Fiddlehead, Zero Gravity and Queen City, St Alban's 14th Star beer, and Essex's First Republic. Their ciders are sourced from three locations in Vermont and even they carry wine from local producers. And their coffee is fair trade certified and roasted in town by Big Jay Roasters. The meal was impressive. We started the evening with Fried Yuca infused with truffle oil - succulent, and their Fried Brussel Sprouts that came encrusted with bacon, Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheeses. Crispy, tasty, superb. Then the salads for everyone. Fresh, crispy, beautiful. And it was time for main courses. I had their Chicken Curry stew which turned out delicious. Two of us had the lobster ravioli, made on the premises and as one of our group said, "heavy on the lobster" with not much filler. And then the steaks. About a pound and a half, perfectly seared with marbled pink inside. Truly amazing. Sadly, we had no room for dessert. With amazingly generous portions and two shared appetizers, we were stuffed. But what an evening. Service was impeccable.

Put our name on the waitlist for a busy Friday night and by the time we got there we only had to…read morewait a few minutes for our table to be ready even though our quoted time when we showed up was a little longer. Had an assortment of appetizers including one from the specials menu and a burger. Everyone in my party loved the food.

Very good food with a fresh and unique menu. Small parking lot in the back. Walked in but generally…read morereservations are recommended. It can be a bit drafty and cold inside. 1. Mac and cheese - Properly cheesy and hot. Very good. 2. Jalapeño popper - delicious, not too spicy, large poppers and full of flavor 3. Crab dip - the crackers it comes with can be salty but the dip was good 4. Crispy chicken sandwich - good and crispy. Flavorful. Can be a little messy. 5. Baked beans - hearty and flavorful Overall, I would recommend stopping by at least once!

Excellent food and charming spot!! Best pastries ever. Would definitely going back again and wish…read moreI was a local so this could be my regular spot.

Always reliable for a tasty brunch. Not always happy with portions. Eggplant sabich had very little…read morefried eggplant and so heavily breaded I think I got a total of one small slice of a very small eggplant. Could not taste it. Food can be tasty but always disappointed in portions considering price. Good and interesting pastries. A bit on the heavy side. Service pleasant and the place squeezes in a lot of people in an odd shaped small space.

Stopped in after spending the morning in Canada, so we were in the mood for poutine and this place…read morecooked! We ordered poutine and a couple pizzas and thoroughly enjoyed it ALL (seriously you had to roll me out). The Vermont special was 10/10. My kid, who doesn't like crust, ate the crust! Everyone was so nice from the time we walked in (we looked lost) to the time we left. The vibe was chill- country music on the radio.

We had a perfectly fine early dinner here…read more The pizza was a little oddly shaped. Thicker and a little doughy in the middle and a bit too thin and crackery on the outside edges. It might have just been how it was spread that one particular time. The pizza itself tasted good though. The drinks were good, and no complaints on the service. I'd try again and see if the next time is better.

Was looking for a quick lunch on our way to the Canadian border when we spotted this snack bar…read more Since it was raining, eating outside was out of the question, but, I'm sure the many picnic tables are filled in pleasant weather. We ordered at the window-grilled cheese with ham for me and seafood salad wrap for Jane. We got bottled drinks from the cooler. Our sandwiches were delivered to our table when ready-they were good and served the purpose. The young waitstaff were all very friendly. Plenty of parking in their private lot. Bathrooms are in a separate entrance on the side of the building.

Quick service. Friendly staff. Ice cream was great. Fun place to stop to stretch your legs.read more

Still the best donuts around town!…read more Make sure you go early, if you're after 10am, there probably won't be many donuts left. But, you'll be able to try the wonderful sandwiches. Would definitely recommend checking this place out!

I grew up in this town and have been getting food at the cupboard deli, since before I can…read moreremember. They have always been legendary amongst the locals, with some of the best sandwiches, best homemade bread and incredible wraps and other baked goods. That is until the establishment was sold and taken over by new owners a couple years ago. The quality of food has gone down and the customer service is outright atrocious. They have one female employee in particular, with glasses, short hair and a nose ring who has no business working any kind of job that offers customer service in any kind of way. The new owners (definitely not from around here) are very dismissive and seem to have no appreciation of the locals and tourists who keep them in business. The only reason this post gets 2 stars instead of 1 star is because they still have incredible donuts. It's their only saving grace. I would suggest improving on customer service. It would be a good start to making things better. That and make your prices more competitive. I can go across the street to the burger barn for a amazing juicy burger for less.

A really lovely upscale dining experience. I came here with my family and it was the perfect way to…read moreend the day. The restaurant is in a farmhouse and it feels like it, the interior is so warm and inviting with beautiful views of the Green Mountains. Everything is farm to table and seasonal, and you can tell each dish is made with real care. I do wish they had more vegetarian options, but it feels good supporting such a wholesome local business. If you're heading to Stowe or Waterbury this is right in between and a must stop. Easy parking and great service!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We've been coming to Stowe for the last 7 years or so to ski in the winter and ride the motorcycle…read morein the fall. Always pass this place on Rt 100 and finally ventured in. A snowy Tuesday found us sampling some items that you might find in a better NYC restaurant. We tried the salad with pears marinated in red wine. I'm not a fan of pears, but these were fantastic. I had the sea bass and my wife had the tenderloin. Both cooked to perfection with tasty accompaniments. Had the decent chocolate desert. Will make this a regular stop on our trips north.

Cute place and well stocked when visiting Jay Peak for a ski trip. Cashier was friendly alsoread more

This place deserves so much praise. What an adorable spot. And the perfect place to fuel up on gas…read moreand good food. Also alcohol and local gifts! Incredibly reasonable prices and friendly staff. Can't say enough good things about this place. Breakfast sandwiches all the way!

Took 1.5hrs for the toughest ribs on the planet. Sweet potato fries overcooked. Asked for salad…read moreand got cole slaw. Avoid this place

Service was GREAT. Waitress was as attentive as she was allowed…read more Food? Horrible. Chicken wings were burnt to the bone. Bite in and you went straight through. Ordered a Hot Hamburger. What I got was a frozen pre-cooked patty smothered in canned gravy on soft bread 5 times the patty's size on a bed of over cooked hand cut fries. My wife's wrap was memorable enough to bite once and toss in the trash, as was my son's un-toasted BLT. Upside? Beer was cheap. Will never THINK about going there again OR recommending anyone I like eating there. Pathetic excuse of a restaurant. Jon F'N Mummert