Rail City is not a Walmart; it's a distinctive store dedicated to providing good, healthy, and…read morelocally sourced food, including bulk options for shoppers seeking value and quality. On the opposite side of the store, you'll find an impressive selection of local and Vermont-made products, creative work from regional designers, and exclusive items you simply won't see at Walmart. During a recent visit, I noticed two small carts positioned near the front door, highlighting the store's thoughtful attention to customer convenience. The owner and cashiers are warm and welcoming to everyone, whether you're from the area or visiting from out of town. Unfortunately, some reviews misinterpret what Rail City offers. It is not a Walmart--rather, it is a one-of-a-kind Vermont store that proudly supports local products and extends genuine friendliness to all who enter. I highly recommend visiting Rail City for a truly unique and delightful shopping experience

All items are priced out by double $2.99 is the price for a Macro Bar at Target. $4.09 for the…read moreMacro Bar at Rail City Market. The Vanilla bottle is $21 but if you go to Walmart or Target you will see the same bottle priced at $14. If you are someone looking to save money instead of waste it you would not be shopping here. They used to have a small cart by the front but the manager started to hide the cart in the back since coming in with my son who is brown. I assume they think he will steal just based on the way he looks.

Great local farm where you can pick your own apples and get maple cremees (soft serve). The shop…read morealso sells maple syrup and other local goods

What an awesome place. If I didn't have to bike 14 miles (plus take a bike ferry) I would have…read morebought so much reasonably priced stuff. Instead I enjoyed a maple creemee (my first ever!) and looked at goats. Awesome spot. Next time I'm in VT I'll be back w a backpack to bring stuff home in!!

Their fried goat cheese salad is the best ever ! Nice Ambiance and good location for parking on…read moremain street!

Sweet little shop with locally crafted jewelry, soap, and almost any little gift you can imagine…read more They have the store on one side, and then the other has a small coffee shop,bakery, and ice cream area.They have a third area, up a few steps where you can buy plants that have been potted in unique containers or play games. They have some seating inside or out on the deck. Parking in the street is limited and tricky but there is a parking lot right next door for customers to us.

The "Maple Coated Walnuts" are supposed to be made with pure maple syrup. The ingredients list…read moreCorn Syrup, Soybean oil & something partially produced with genetic engineering. Walnuts & pure maple syrup do not contain corn syrup, soybean oil & what is produced with genetic engineering?

Ohhhhhh My!!!!!!…read more Delicious maple candy. Get some of this stuff I tried the maple leaf candies and was over the moon

I was looking for gifts for colleagues for Christmas and found their combination of maple syrup and…read morepancake mix. The bottles on the syrup are absolutely beautiful - tall, sleek, square bottles with maple leaves on it. Very classy, not the tacky plastic jugs or maple leaf shaped bottles that others are selling. They were great with communication via email. I got a tracking email each time one of my 10 gifts was delivered which was very helpful. I accidentally gave them the wrong address on one of the gifts and it was returned. I figured out the right address and they re-shipped it without additional cost. Super nice and helpful. I liked them so much, I ordered one for me too. It's delicious!!!!

From the owner: Don't leave Vermont without picking up some real maple syrup made on our family-run farm! While…read moreyou're visiting grab a box of maple candy or a tub of maple cream. We promise they'll be the best you'll ever taste! Stop in for a sample today!

Dropped in to grab a couple gallons of delicious dark robust maple syrup along with some maple…read morehorseradish mustard & a couple other eye catching & tasty items. The shop is well organized & fun to peruse. I asked several questions of the salesperson who was most helpful and pleasant. The most wonderful treat was the maple creamie! Made with the dark robust maple syrup I sought and mixed through an Italian gelato machine to produce the smoothest most flavorful treat. I believe this to be the highest standard for maple creamies in Vermont....for me anyway. Just outstanding.

As always, a must pit stop for my annual trip to VT! They have everything you'll want as well as…read moregreat gifts with regard to all things maple. Cookies, syrup, hot sauce, candy, etc. I stock up for the year until I can make it back up here the next year.

We have a house in North Hero and this market/gas station is nearby. They have a great coffee,…read morebeer, and snack food selection but I'd expect that. My husband loves their fudge and they always have homemade soup. My biggest surprise surprise was that when I am out when cooking dinner and realize I am missing something, they always have it! You don't expect a corner store to have fresh garlic, onion, ginger and a great selection of spices. Their customer service is always friendly and helpful.

Excellent fudge! Stopped by to get some hot chocolate and I couldn't resist the fudge counter. I…read moregot the chocolate fudge, maple fudge and penuche and all three were incredible. I'd never had penuche before and it was my favorite of the three. I would give them five stars except for the fact that their restroom is a porta-potty outside behind the gas station.

My wife and I have a new son-in-law who is highly allergic to tree nuts/peanuts. As a result it is…read moreimpossible for him to enjoy almost any store bought candies. With him being new to the family it was important that we make him feel included in the Christmas Stocking Treats Tradition. Vermont Nut-Free Chocolates came to our rescue. He thoroughly enjoyed each selection we purchased last year. This year we ordered even more items. We received an email alert from both USPS and Vermont Chocolates that my package had arrived but when we went to the door there wasn't a package. We contacted our neighbors and none of them had it. So we emailed both USPS and Vermont Chocolates about the problem (both closed for the evening). Early the next morning we received an email from Vermont Chocolates informing us that not only had they already created a replacement pkg but they would rush shipping so it would arrive in 3 days. We were extrememly thankful but told them we needed the pkg before we left for out of town (2 days) or we couldn't use it. So Vermont Chocolates switched their shipping service and paid for 2-day rush delivery. All of this at $0 cost to us. Most companies would have just just apologized or at best, refunded me my purchase cost. But I was desperate for the nut free chocolates and Vermont Chocolates didn't disappoint. I cannot thank them enough for going above and beyond to correct an issue that they didn't cause. And keep in mind, this was the busiest week for Christmas shoppers yet they immediately and thoroughly addressed our issue.

They provide Excellent service and Absolutely Delicious chocolates!! I'm definitely a forever…read morecustomer!

What a hidden gem! We had a large family reunion in Alburgh and needed to think of something for…read moredinner to feed 16 people. Are we glad we found Happy Bird! Their smoked ribs and brisket were meaty and flavorful and so easy to reheat and serve! We also recommend their yummy barbecue sauce. We also took home several smoked cheeses which received rave reviews and quickly disappeared. The meal was a highlight of our trip back to Vermont.

We had a nice long talk with owner Emma. Happy Bird Poultry Farm, LLC started as two couples…read moregrowing their own chicken, then one year they gave some of our homegrown free-range chicken as gifts sO they grew more and more! They added the smokehouse and farm market and now offer a diverse variety of local food and non-food items for sale. They aren't a restaurant or deli but do make some awesome pork ribs that are heat and go as well as some delicious pierogis. Oh yeah and cheese curds.