Decent place for a dinner. Very casual and friendly environment. My experience was a long waiting list for get in but this was also Vermonts busiest weekend but do check yelp to join their waiting list in advance. read more

Day trip to Stowe. Got seated with my wife right in front of the fire place which my wife loved. Florida people in VT get cold easy lol. Ordered the bbq chips and dip. Pretty much filled up in that. The mac and cheese was perfect. Got the peach bubbly also. Nice drink if you are into vinegar and peach. read more

Doc ponds was amazing! Absolutely a must-try if you are in Stowe! Went with family and everybody loved their meals. The service was quick and friendly, and the place was really nice inside, lots of seating and they had the bar area to sit at. Besides the beers which are great if you like trying new local brews, the food blew us away. The menu is relatively small but everything is high quality. I really enjoyed my chicken sandwich, and my sister loved the burger. The meat was probably local and tasted like it. The entrees/sandwiches do not come with a side; but the fries ordered on the side were crispy, served with some skin on them. The garlic aioli was very flavorful and is great with the fries. The best bang for your buck here is the half chicken. It is absolutely huge, and the chicken was so tender, juicy, and delicious. I'm not normally a fan of plain cooked chicken, but it was so tender and served with a chimichurri sauce that made it really stand out as an entree. I would also recommend the Mac and cheese; it was oven baked, and the noodles were soft and the sauce tasted fresh-made without being gritty. Overall everyone in our party would recommend a stop here, and we all agree this place is well deserving of a five-star rating. We even stayed for desert, which is not common for us at a restaurant. The chocolate milkshake tasted like it had real cocoa, and the Rice Krispie was homemade with browned butter and salt- it was epic! If we were picking highlights of all the food in Stowe, this place would be #1! read more

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What a view! While the servers were really busy, they still did a great job. My food came out hot and tasted pretty darn good. If I lived closer, I would definitely go back. read more

Eclectic atmosphere with vintage turn tables playing vinyl hits. Fast friendly service. Ordered the calamari which was interesting -- not breaded, dressed in a tomatoey Szechuan sauce which was tangy and spicy (and a bit oily). Ordered the chicken mousse that you spread on some toasted rye with some pickled onion and mustard. Tasted ok. Wife ordered the pork belly which tasted ok if a bit over cooked and chewy. Also she got the braised greens that were overwhelmed with lime, watery and chewy. Got the smash burger that was fair. Side of fries were mediocre. Got the milk shakes which were runny and thin. Was there really ice cream in there? Seemed more like chocolate milk. Tasted fine. Overall par but disappointing from a value perspective. read more

The Doc Smash Burger with American cheese (double with bacon) on a potato bun is like having a Shake Shack burger (look it up) sooo goood!!!

We just visited this place tonight. They don't take reservations so I joined their waist list. It was saying 53-63mins wait, but it was like 20mins. We were lucky to get a table just 5 mins since we checked in. The food was good. The host was very welcoming. Our waitress was attentive. I worried this was not the place for my toddler but it was. The atmosphere is hipster/loud so nobody cared if my kid was loud. They did have stuff for children. Actually, they have sitting areas that work for all ages. All in all, I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Doc ponds is my favorite restaurant in the Stowe area. Very cool vibe that actually plays vinyl LP's. Outstanding tunes, drinks and food.

Hype hype- don't sweat the technics - nice set of 1200's and a stack of vinyl at the front- does this place turn into a club?? We hit up most open places on mountain road and this one is not a standout, similar menu here and most all the bar-restaurants- smash burgers, wings, pork belly something, beets or kale salad, the menu is very predictable on this road We tried the pork belly, good stuff Beet salad, marinated beets, not sure with what, they tasted fresh out of a delmonte can tossed with some creamy goat cheese and a twig of dill to fancy-it...Wings, your usual along with fries Disappointment in the chorizo no chorizo mussels- huge chunks of spicy tomato and 'grilled' bread... the baguette was soft and had a tiny grill mark, but didn't stand a chance in the so spicy not layered flavorful broth Meh Plus the drinks are weak, which loses a star for me! Sorry Doc P, I'm not sure bout the hype here read more

Great food. Service wasn't great but the food made up for it. We had the burger and ordered a side of fries.

I will start with the food, they don't have a very populated kids menu. they everyone can get used to it and once you give it a chance it has a lot of awesome food! The staff is always so kind and it is what I like to call the hidden gem of Stowe, Vermont. read more

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One of the best places in Stowe. The food is always fresh and delicious the service is great and the atmosphere is great

Food and drinks were excellent. Service was great. Hill farmstead on tap is always a win. The baked mac and cheese was really good.

Hands down the best in the area! Got dinner here during weekend and were able to get seatings right away. Ordered Buffalo wings, Cuban, chicken sandwich and everything was just amazing. Food was out in less than 10 mins. Also their staff is very friendly and helpful. Would love to be back again when in the area! read more

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Pretty average experience all around. Tiniest chicken wings I've ever seen, burgers/sandwiches don't come with fries, customer service was average. read more

Amazing food. Best in Stowe!! Love the table by the fireplace in the winter and the outdoor patio in the summer!

Good food and good vibes! We ordered take out after we drove into Stowe on our roadtrip up north. We got the burgers and they were banging. Some items on the menu are gluten free but they did not have gf bread for my burger but it didn't ruin the meal. The cesar salad was yum and my husband enjoyed the fries. The place was a good vibe when we walked in to order. We'll be back next time we are in Stowe. read more

Best place to wait over an hour to not be seated. Don't bother with takeout, they don't do it. Party of 2. read more

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Mostly great food - cheddar fritters were awesome but they only gave me 4 small fritters for 12.00...even if I had not shared them, I still would have wanted one or two more. I have been here a few times and like everything else I ordered. It is noisy in the restaurant but personally, I enjoyed the music played from a diverse vinyl collection and the cozy feel of a crowded little bar/restaurant. read more

Amazing food and great service! Will definitely be back -- got the burger, Mac and cheese, and maple lemonade and everything was great. read more

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Service was spectacular and the music was unreal Beet salad was simple and perfect You like fries - I do read more

Dry rub chicken wings are a must! Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Staff were very friendly, service excellent! read more

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What a yummy dinner we just had! It is a sleepy post-Memorial Day evening in Stowe, and we headed over to Doc Ponds. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly, warm end to a rainy day. We started with the smoked fish dip- rich and tasty, with a nice vinegar zing from the pickled onions. I ordered what I thought was basic, a Caesar and Mac and cheese, and was blown away. The Caesar was fresh and flavorful, with a perfectly boiled egg (get the anchovies of you Le,e them. And the Mac and cheese... well, yum, creamy, with the bite of Vermont cheddar and another cheese that added a nuttiness. Perfect, really. Plus the service is super nice, and very attentive. read more

Doc Ponds - Caesar salad and mac and cheese - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Really enjoyed the chicken wings and burgers. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. Service was great. read more

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Excellent service, eclectic menu, and cool atmosphere. The taps were down when we were there so had a limited option for drinks but our meals were delicious. The calamari dish had an unexpected explosion of flavors. Unique menu. Loved it! read more

Second time here. First time was excellent. This time just average. The sautéed calamari was presented in a bowl of oil and spice . The. Urger was good. The market salad was average at best. Our waitress got off her shift and went to drink at the bar. She didn't bother to tell us she was clocking out for the night read more

The food, while delicious, was very overpriced and a small portion size. For example, I got my burger on a huge plate and it was the size of a slider. I am not from the area, but most restaurants will serve fries with their burgers but here you had to pay an extra $9 for them. We ended up going out to eat after our dinner here somewhere down the road because, after a day on the slopes, we were still pretty hungry. Some of the servers were nice but the majority felt almost robotic and genuinely miserable which made me kind of sad. read more

Great time sitting at the bar, drinking fabulous beer and watching basketball. The burger and fries are delicious. Fries were very crispy. great selection of local beers on draft - even some I had never heard of. Highly recommend. read more

in a word: perfection. my wife and our 12 and 14 year old boys celebrated valentine's day here. negroni and pinot noir as we awaited our table. negroni absolutely delicious. we were fortunate to be sat in the back room cozy with a fire. the food was absolutely perfect wings dry rub - omg calamari - the only weak link. skip it! bluefish dip - the waitress told us that this was a local family that just smokes fish. sign me up. it also had a really nice pickled beets accoutrement. henry had the grilled chicken. pesto gremolata or chimmicuhiri just made it and the chicken was absolutely no joke tender i had the cheeseburger. suffice to say it was the best burger i've ever had. and i didn't just fall off the turnip truck. i've been eating burgers for years. go home, other burgers! fried chicken sandwich - unbelievable but perhaps i could quibble the mayo in the coke slaw was a bit of a distractor julia had kale salad with wonderful breadcrumbs. and then top it off with an unforgettable root beer float read more

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We loved Doc Ponds the chocolate shake was one of the best and the cheddar fritters were delicious. We loved our server Tyler who was very personable and took great care us. It was a fun atmosphere we loved the vinyl records and the casual setting. read more

Been there every time we visit stowe The prices on Drink are higher and glasses are smaller. Food is simple menu, wish they would have better specials. read more

To start, the place has a great vibe, friendly service and they play great tunes on vinyl. The green salad was fresh and had a light dressing and the buffalo wings were meaty, hot and tender. We will def come back next time we are in Stowe. read more

We stopped here during a quick visit to VT. Small menu but great food. Chicken sandwich, burgers, cold beer....what else do you really need!?! Friendly service...we would definitely return when we're in the area again. read more

I hear Doc Ponds had a posse and my friend and I are in said posse (ha). The only negative about this place was the wait to get in. The restaurant is really popular and we waited quite a long time, but what can you do? When we were seated, we ended up in an oddly quiet little room away from most of the crowd. The beers were tasty, the fried cheese balls were great, and the burgers/chicken Sammie's were both good as well. The prices were also reasonable. If you're nearby, stop in and enjoy! read more

Absolutely delicious food, good service and the vibe of the place was spot on! Would definitely recommend.

This place is overly hyped up. People said we had to try it while visiting so we waiting and one and half for a table. We looked at the menu through yelp photos before hand to see what we would order and when We sat down and most of the things we wanted were no longer on the menu. The menu selections were so limited. It's either a burger , chicken or wings basically. The service was good but unfortunately most of the food was basic. The drink were ok. If you do go there get the dry rub chicken wings and the quarter chicken these were the things that was best. The burger was ok too. The painkiller drink was actually pretty good. read more

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Love this spot. The team. The simple and delicious food. The draft list. The turn table

Cocktails and food were delicious- the pineapple mezcal margarita was amazing. The service was also fantastic despite the place being very busy - our waiter was awesome and so kind and the bartender while we waited for our table was superb. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Rustic kind of bar, they play LP's which is cool. Our server was wonderful. The food was simple, but good. The chips & dip were delicious!

Not sure why the high rating, but we didn't find this place to be special... We got here before the lunch rush... So that was good. I believe when we were leaving the wait time was roughly 10-15 mins. We ended up getting the doc burger, mac n cheese and a Cubano. The doc burger was just alright... Nothing great about it, nothing bad about it. Just mediocre... The Mac n cheese was the best thing we got.. The Cubano was actually really dry and not worth it. We didn't finish it. The Cubano comes with chips, the burger was 8 bucks just by itself.. No fries. I suppose this might be a popular hangout after skiing or snowboarding, but i'm sure there are alot of other pubs and lounges in stowe to relax and decompress. The parking lot is in the back, and when we left it was pretty crowded. read more

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