My very favorite place for prepared food!!! Walking through the doors is like going home...friendly faces work there and shop there. Grab a great cup of coffee and cookies as big as your head!!! DUS is the best. read more

+ Ambiance is upscale and small. It's one of posher stores I've been in VT but given its locale, it fits. Their storefront is charming and cheerful New England theme. + The Dorset Union Store stocks mostly food items including produce and baked goods. The DUS is well stocked with a deli in the back and a wine section that any city dweller would be satisfied with. DUS carries many VT products and they even had maple cotton candy :-)) when I visited in September 2022. = Price is on the higher side even for VT but not unusual for the area. ++ Service is quite good and the staff is friendly! + Parking is street, free and ample. DUS is not for your weekly grocery shopping but it is a convenient stop for a pick me up, hostess gifts and a weekend sustenance in NE. read more

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Good food, ok service and Vermont ambiance. Good place to do a quick pick up of staples and select baking, salads and sandwiches that look very interesting. I got a few items and they were good. Seem to cater to Dorset Inn and surrounding area. I'd stop in and see what you think. read more

Delicious sandwiches and a great wine and beer selection! They have some pretty stellar baked goods as well. I love the selection of local small business foods and goods too. The humans who work here have always been wonderful and helpful. The space is warm and inviting, not to mention historic! What more could you want from a small town general store? read more

This place couldn't be any cuter. Wonderful eats and coffee and a whole separate room for wines! Great baked goods as well. A lovely spot to grab lunch or coffee and sit on the Dorset green. read more

My family's been coming to the Dorset Union Store for over 20 years, and the recent upgrades to the food ordering portion at the back of the store have been exceptional. There are now high quality (and slightly pricey, but what's new) sandwiches you can order that taste amazing and are made quickly (the Rupert and the BBQ sandwich are my personal favorites). The store still manages to keep its rustic general store ambiance while serving more modern sandwich options, which makes it a great spot to grab lunch. read more

The food was excellent plus the service was also excellent. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful recommending some good dinner choices plus specials. read more

We were in town for the week for the horse show and stumbled upon the Dorset Union Store and ended up there every day for lunch because it was so good! Excellent selection of soups and salads along with different freshly prepared foods to choose from. Highly recommended. read more

Love this place! I'd probably visit it everyday if they were closer to North Bennington. They always have delicious baked goods, yummy sandwiches, an array of local grocery products and VT merch. read more

Quaint store with a bit of everything-they also have a deli in the back. Very charming space!

We stayed across the street and found this store to be convenient for toiletries, souvenirs, snacks and booze. It was nice having an option for beer and wine at prices more reasonable than a hotel bar. They also offer freshly prepared foods and while we didn't try them, they looked delicious. read more

Classic. Always upholding the spirit of a great country store, bringing community, solace, and delight. As long as it is not relied upon for everyday things (because of the high prices), it is perfect. The excellent food and baked goods are all made in-house--it could not get more local! read more

A great place to go. Sandwiches were terrific service friendly and upbeat it is just what I would expect to find in Vermont. Love this place will go back. PS the chicken salad sandwich was great read more

This place is like a nice antique car with a modern turbo'd v12 s hidden inside. Will the owner please read suggestions at end of review. Pros Food- Im not going to type everything out because there is too much to list. Just know this, any prepared food here is damn good. Hot breakfast sandwiches, full deli, soups/salads/sandwiches, rotating hot entrees and frozen meals and sweets galore. Other - they have a good selection of product, kinda like a mini mini grocery store, beer/wine and stationary store. Staff - Some of the nicest workers out there. Cashiers are always friendly and move the lines to get people out the door. They know all the locals and enjoy sparking up conversations. The kitchen workers are amazing cooks and will customize anything you want. The owners are the real deal, total hands on. CONS Prices. If you want the good stuff ya gotta pay. Most important thing though is that the quality you get here on THEIR prepared food is so high the prices are justified. Suggestions to owner -Your kitchen puts out so much great product but the average joe off the street doesn't know that because the kitchen is hidden and all they see is a tiny deli display case. Get a screen up front at the register mounted high above that scrolls pictures of your magnificent creations with a menu of whats available from the kitchen. People in line will then find out. The tv is cheap and you can set up a scrolling menu/photo gallery for cheap. A nice font and theme with the menu will work wonders. - The muffins need a new recipe with different flour. The muffins need a new recipe. read more

Great place to find whatever you need. I bought wine and beer and snacks. They wine was so good. I bought another bottle to take home.

This is such a high quality market in the town. Given the number of country stores in VT, we were surprised at the quality of groceries, produce, and sandwich menu. The owners work in the business and are engaging and fun to talk with. I knew that the store was going to be great - we stopped in the needlepoint store to ask directions on how to get there, and the owner took out a canvas waiting to be sewn - she told us to look for the green and white awnings. Now that is testament to this store - that it's immaculate store front makes it into a needlepoint kit! read more

Quick and easy place to get whatever you need. Ice cream is very good and items are priced well. Was our go to place while staying in dorset

This is everything great about Vermont in one little store. The deli in the back makes fantastic sandwiches and don't miss the freezer with their delicious prepared foods next to the checkout counter. Look to see if they are serving their maple ice cream, if so you'll need to get some of that too. The store itself features a great selection of locally made items and familiar staples and the wine and cheese room off to the side is definitely worth a look. The store is located right on the postcard-esque Dorset Green, which provides the perfect spot to enjoy the sandwiches you got from the deli. This place is everything great about VT. Absolutely worth the drive over from Manchester. read more

Was excited to visit the store. Entered, received a nice hello but when I went back to the deli counter no acknowledgement. Wandered the store a bit and went back to the deli counter hopeful to get their Rueben and some spicy cauliflower...nobody asked if I wanted to order something, nothing. I looked to see if there was some protocol (this shouldn't be, but when in Rome). I left. read more

The DU is the quintessential country store. Situated on the picturesque Dorset Green across from the historic Dorset Inn, the DU is owned and operated by two delightful and hardworking women, who are constantly stocking the shelves with a mixture of home cooked items, local treats, and household necessities. The deli makes delicious sandwiches, salads, soups, and other items that are perfect for taking home or eating on the nearby picnic tables. The homemade corn fritters with VT maple syrup are out of this world! They have a terrific selection of VT craft beers and a separate room stocked with fine wines from around the world. Our kids love the seasonal soft serve ice cream and penny candy. Our dog even loves to visit, as she'll often get a cookie from one of the friendly clerks behind the register. If you're visiting Dorset or just passing through, it's worth a stop at the DU! read more

Great soup and sandwiches. Don't forget to grab a cookie on your way out, they are huge and scrumptious. Pies and ice cream here are great too. This store isn't large but it has a nice variety of groceries. read more

Interesting items..good quality. Sometimes steep prices and service is many times not the friendliest.

I'm not sure why it's not listed as a bakery, but DUS has a wonderful baker in-house. It is the best place in the area for specialty pies, croissants, cakes and the BEST ginger molasses cookies on earth! The DUS shortbread chocolate chip is utterly addictive as well. read more

Delightfully charming and historic Vermont country store in beautiful downtown Dorset. They have all you need with plenty of local items. Owner was super amazing and soooo kind to 2 New Jersey newlyweds. Highly recommended. Buy local. read more

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Dorset Union Store rounds out the experience of the Dorset "green." Beautiful, homemade soups and pies and frozen meals from a chef's kitchen somehow mix well with white marble sidewalks and the puff of country club golf and tennis. Need a good wine for dinner? Check. How about an early morning coffee and a smile? This place is a good example of how a well-cared-for small business can infiltrate your life more fully than an iphone. Two thumbs up. read more

I think it is about time I leave Dorset because I feel bad. It sort of feels like the edges of my brain are pressed up against two concrete blocks and they keep pushing in. Is this what mental means or am I just overexhausted or is it just both. I really hope my potential roommates are real and not fake and that we will get along. One thing that was essential for me to come to Dorset is that I learned the feeling of great importance matters very little to me. I like being challenged and I don't mean the "eat a meal without crying" challenge, but stimulation. It all feels so plastic and old and archaic and it's hard for me to find the magic. I don't think you can go to a place expecting to find the magic. I think the magic has to come to you. read more

Great people and quality products. They put tremendous effort into their food preparation and carry lots of local products.

Great general store on the Dorset Green. Awesome baked goods, a deli for soup/sandwiches, nice wine and cheese, homemade frozen meals, "Vermonty" goods, and basic supplies. read more

Upon entering, you will notice that this store is a maintained and slightly updated walk through time, if that makes any sense. It has a gourmet blended with an old fashioned general store appeal. The deli is very good and has a nice selection of wines. This is a place that is a must see during a drive through this quaint, refined town that is settled perfectly on the town green. read more

This place is so Vermont! The food is incredible, and the service is great! There are so many different and local products to choose from, and the atmosphere is sheer VT perfection. If you are ever in the area, be sure to stop by for a quick drink, an awesome sandwich, and some smiling faces! read more

An amazing local business... If you want a taste of old school Vermont with gourmet products nestled in a quintessential green mountain town... The Dorset Union Store is your place! The owner Gretchen is often seen talking to the customers about cool new products; of which there are many (I just bought saratoga crackers with parmesan and cracked pepper!!! AMAZING! ) Her ever so vocal canine companion Emi, may also make an appearance from time to time. Gretchen has a wonderful standard for food and it shows! She is a true foodie. To help her, she has the greatest staff, who are knowledgable about the products and enjoy talking about them. They have an excellent gourmet frozen dinner selection for you WEEKEND WARRIORS out there. The family-sized lasagne has saved my life a number of times when friends drop by! They have a wonderful wine selection, (handy if you are staying in Dorset) and if you don't know much about wine, John is great about walking you through a number of bottles till you find the right fit. I wish I could highlight everything that sets this place apart; there are just too many! Check this place out! read more

Charming general store in the heart of Dorset! Amazing baked goods and pot pie to die for!!