My birthday dinner was perfect. We chose to sit inside as it was a little warm outside and pretty packed. We were one of two couples sitting inside and it was nice and quiet, just the way we like it. The hostess was friendly and accommodating and our waiter was nice and attentive. We had come to this restaurant as a recommendation from a friend, and we were not disappointed. Our drink orders came right away, while we continued to view the menu. We decided to try the VT Cheese Fritters and they were 100% the most amazing app we've ever had. They came to us hot, fresh out of the fryer. The cheese was a soft consistency and the middle was melted to perfection...I took many photos lol! INCREDIBLE- you MUST order this app if you're eating here! For the main dish, I ordered a Goddess salad with chicken breast. Fresh, cool, large and well prepared salad. The olives added a nice taste to the salad and the chicken breast was grilled perfectly. Hubby ordered a notch burger and loved it. The combination of flavors worked well together. He's very particular about his burgers, so this is a huge compliment to the chef. For dessert, we ordered the ice cream sundae and the chocolate cupcake and shared both of them. It was a nice finale to a delicious dinner. Appreciated the fact that the desserts weren't too big and overwhelming so we didn't overdo it for my birthday dinner. read more

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This is the second time we have visited when in Stowe. The food was great! I had the Ruben and my husband a burger. Our server was attentive and made suggestions that really helped our decision making. We also shared the wings and again so great! Highly recommend making a stop here if you are in Stowe. read more

We had a great experience here! The food and service were both excellent. The outdoor seating area is especially nice -- lots of tables, with fire rings farther out that give it more of a bar vibe and plenty of open space for kids to move around. It's very dog-friendly and easy to manage with pets. We visited in the fall, so it did get a little chilly outside -- definitely bring a blanket if you plan to stay awhile. Our server was fantastic, although we did notice one couple nearby waited a bit before being helped. Once their server arrived, though, everything seemed smooth. Inside, the restaurant has an awesome bar area, plenty of tables, and a cozy fireplace -- perfect for colder evenings. Highly recommend this spot for a relaxed, family- and dog-friendly meal with great food and atmosphere. read more

Food was incredible. 11/10, no notes. Got the Notch Burger, absolutely perfect. Crispy fries to boot. Service was fast and excellent. Ambiance is that cute cabin/flannel feel. Beer is excellent as well, their craft drafts are phenomenal. Would love to come back ASAP. read more

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Last year this was our first stop in Stowe, and I was really excited we were able to stop in again. The cocktails are delicious, I had a great watermelon drink. The 3 of us all ordered burgers and they were cooked perfectly medium and were super juicy. I adore sitting at the outdoor bar. It is built around a tree and creates perfect shade. Service was good, all the bartenders and servers seemed to work well together and we never had to wait for anything. Hopefully we can stop back again next year. read more

We are first time tourists on our honeymoom and Rick came and started the fire for us. This man is an absolute gem. He gave us so many recommendations and might be the sweetest human we have ever met. We were already loving vermont but his friendliness made us feel right at home. The beer flight was great and the hot cider was amazing. We will be back later this week to see rick and enjoy the foliage on the patio! read more

Food was second rate, cocktails poor, service was pleasant. Just ick, spent too much money on low quality food

Great food, good service, and a lovely patio to enjoy it all outside. I had the Herbed Chicken Sandwich & could only finish half. The leftover half was reheated for a delicious lunch that I paired with some fresh caught perch sautéed on a Weber grill. read more

Idletyme - Cabin lunch on Lake Elmore. Accompanied by Spotted Cow Ale. - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Horrible, and I mean horrible service. We were told to wait 45 minutes for a table of 4 outside. We waited exactly 41 minutes when we asked if we were still on pace to sit at 45 minutes. The lady told me we had 3 minutes left to wait. When I asked if we would be sat down within 3 minutes, she said it would be another 15 minutes for outside but asked we wanted to move inside immediately. We moved inside and waited 30 minutes for not ONE waitress or waiter to walk up and ask us for waters. We went back, spoke to the manager, and asked if someone would be waiting on us. During that time, another couple sat behind us, was immediately met with a server and water. We were told wait staff would be coming, so we waited another 6 minutes and no one came. That's absolutely ridiculous! read more

Service was phenomenal!! I recommend making a reservation previous to coming on vacation, otherwise you will have to wait for a table. We got lucky and sat at the bar and Jeremy was our bartender. He was attentive, fast, and always checked in if we needed anything! We ordered the pretzels and they came out within five minutes and it was really good. We also split a burger and fries and it was excellent! 10/10 experience and bonus points because the atmosphere is awesome. read more

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Terrific food and service. Nice folks. Delicious food. Beautiful setting. One of Stowe's many treats.

We came here because it was within walking distance from our lodgings, and as we are on a bus tour, we have no transportation. We loved this place! Sheena made a great first impression when I made the reservation and was so helpful when we arrived. It had a fun, friendly ambiance. There was a large group that seemed like a family group sitting next to us and everyone was having a good time. My sister and I had the fish and chips and the fish was delicious. The batter was hot and crispy and the fish was tender and moist. Our server, Heather, was friendly, helpful and efficient. After dinner, as senior citizens, my sister and I were concerned about crossing the busy road in the dark to get back and Sheena went outside and helped us safely cross the road! Sheena and Heather are AWESOME! If I lived here, this would be "my place"! read more

My husband and I have been going here for years while vacationing in Stowe. The food is always amazing. I had the burger and fries and they were awesome. Our waitress was great. She said she was a fairly new server but she was fantastic. You never would have found. I don't really care for the interior and I really wish they would open the pub back up year round. read more

Beer was average, had wings they were delicious very pricey! Service was good, we sat at a high top in the bar area. It was busy.Brew pub setting. Family friendly. read more

Idletyme continues to hit the mark. The food is good with lots of options. We get there at least once every trip to Stowe They handled our group of 14, including 6 kids, smoothly and with no misses on all the orders. The gardens are beautiful and provide a good outlet for bored kids between courses read more

This place is so good that I came back the next day. The decor is fresh and clean. Eclectic furniture and I love the gray and black tones. We had the smoked Gouda soup that was amazing. Their beverages are top notch. We had the wings with the sweet and spicy rub. The wings were amazing. They are really not Spicy and that was what I was going for. We ordered the pumpkin spice salad but unfortunately was too full to eat it so we took it to go and sadly did not eat it. The presentation was amazing. The shaved prime rib sandwich comes in focaccia roll but they graciously placed in on a brioche top as I do not like focaccia. It melted in your mouth! We had the fun guy burger and pub burger with cheddar and bacon. The fun guy burger was slightly under seasoned w lack of salt. My fav was the pub burger. Donut holes for dessert w ice cream was also yummy. I wasn't in the mood for beer but they off a great selection of their brewed beers and flights. This is my new favorite place to eat in Stowe. Service both times was outstanding!! read more

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This a great place to stop for some handheld foods and wonderful ambiance. The chicken wings were delicious. Minus some points for only having drums and no flats (they're my favorite) and only ranch (no blue cheese :/). However, the buttermilk ranch did the trick and went well with the chili-maple dry rub. My girlfriend's Reuben was "very good but was a little dry." The Vermont cheddar fritters were the perfect combination of crispy and gooey. If you are Gluten Free like us, they do not mark things gluten free on their menu BUT they do have GF bread which is not stated on the menu! read more

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A nice warm place to eat in Stowe. We don't drink but there were several non alcoholic drinks. Pub burger is good. The server, Katya (not sure if I'm spelling that right) was great. read more

My mom got wedge salad and she said it was good. My girlfriend got a goddess salad and she said it was good. My dad got the Reuben and he said it was good. We all split the fried pickles which were a harmonious blend of modern and timeless, the homemade batter perfectly complemented the subtle twang of a perfect pickle. I also got the Reuben and it was also good. Heather rocks! read more

Idletyme - Ruben was good - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

We sat on the outdoor dog friendly patio, the patio is large and spaced out so you do not feel like you are on top of others. The menu is plentiful and offers something for everyone, the pretzel sticks were awesome, service was fast and friendly and food was excellent. The visited for lunch on a Friday afternoon and it was quite busy, they do take reservations. read more

Stopped in here on a rainy Saturday afternoon and the dining room was so clean, very open with lots of windows. Out waiter was quick and had drink recommendations off the bat. I'm not much of a beer girl so I started with an espresso martini which was amazing! You wouldn't think it would be so good at a place that specializes in beer but it was! I just did a soup and salad for my meal, onion soup and Caesar salad, both great but the real star was my sisters chili. The chili was unreal, it came with little cornbreads to dip and knocked my socks off! For the cherry on the cake, the sun came out and we were able to have a drink on their patio! They lit up the firepits and we ended up staying for a few more hours! Great spot for drinks or meals. read more

This place was recommended to us by a friend. Katya, the server, is great. The grain bowl is delicious!

While I absolutely love Itletyme, the food is great, It's dog friendly and very good beer. However, I made reservations for a particular time and I got there at least 10 minutes early and I was told that I would be put on the list and I would have at least a half hour wait. Why am I able to make a reservation time and when I get there I have an additional half hour wait? I decided to give them another try a second night in a row and the same thing happened again. They shouldn't be taking reservations for a particular time if they're not gonna hold tables for a reservation. They no longer have the idletyme double IPA, which was a disappointment because that beer is super good I hope the brew master decides to brew that beer again. My dinner the first nite was delicious, but I opted not to stay the second night after being told I had to wait again. read more

I've recommended this place to others mostly for their smoked Gouda soup. I recently went back and had a very strange server who refused to acknowledge 4 out of the 5 in our party, shattered the wine glass of the diners behind us w/o apology, and had to be flagged down for anything including a good 30 min wait for our check. I left no tip for my portion and he called me out on it at the table. Do better Idletyme with your hiring! What a mess. read more

Came yesterday just for a couple drinks. Bartending staff was super nice and very attentive.

An excellent ambiance, slowish service, and average food made my visit to Idletyme exactly what I was looking for on a lackadaisical Wednesday afternoon. I dined stag and chose the bar seating for my day trip in Stowe. The bartender was super prompt - my cider was available right away - but on the other hand the food took what felt like 20 minutes. I had a simple order of a fried fish sandwich and greens. Like, can't you slam that out? The sandwich itself was average. The fried cod was obviously from a freezer by way of flavor, and as far as I could tell, the tartar sauce was just mayo. The salad was heavily dressed and super acidic. Either the chef was trying for balance against the cod umami, or they just wanted it that way. All in all, for a weekday in ski country when skiing hasn't quite yet started up, I got what I wanted to keep the mood going. read more

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Came here after hiking Mt Mansfield. It did the job of getting us seated and filling us up after a long hike, but it was nothing special. My husband and I agreed it was not a good call. But most places weren't opened yet for dinner (we went around 3:20 PM). Food was good but nothing spectacular. My husband got a burger and I got the chili, which was recommended by our waitress. Both okay. The cheddar fritters were good but heavy. All in all, we got good food but wish we would've spent our time, money, and meal elsewhere. read more

Idletyme - Chili, cheddar fritters, burger - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Cute vibe, service was wonderful, drinks were delicious and fairly priced. Food quality was okay, fairly priced but probably the least tasty compared to other places we visited. read more

The food and beer was really good but the service was seriously lacking. We had to ask multiple times for forgotten drinks, side plates and appetizers to be brought out and at the end of the meal we had to ask for an itemized receipt which already included tip, which the waitress failed to mention. Overall not a great dining experience but maybe I'd go for carryout or just opt to buy their beer in a store. read more

Idletyme - Burger and fries - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Walked in around 6 pm and got seated immediately and just beat the rush. Food lacked flavor, staff was busy and it's not that we needed to be checked on more often but it did seem like our waitress was managing a lot! If you need to eat here because it's the only option, go but it's not really worth it. read more

Comfort food that really hits the spot! Come hungry and leave super satisfied at Idletyme. Seriously, this was a really pleasant experience. Drove several hours to get to Stowe and wanted something casual but filling. This place fit the bill. Skipped the brews tonight but I can definitely vouch for selection! The menu boasted many home made brews so take your pick! Perhaps we will circle back to get a sampling. I opted for the fried fish sandwich while my mom went with the French onion soup. Both items wowed us! The cheese atop the soup was some of the best my mom claims to have ever had. Upon tasting I can see why! My fish sandwich was another slam dunk. The portion size was just perfect. The fish was lightly fried but still visibly fish-I hate when I get all breading and no meat. Yummy pickles and tartar sauce rounded it out. Dessert consisted of AMAZING fried donut holes with strawberry sauce for dipping. Basically a deconstructed jelly donut. It was a great way to end a meal. The holes were hot and crispy but light in texture. I was licking my fingers. Great service in a comfy setting! Stop here while in Stowe. It's a stones throw away from the Main Street so don't miss out. read more

Idletyme - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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This was a cute and friendly brewery that we tried during our first day visiting Stowe. All of the staff was really friendly. We sat down immediately as it was around 2pm on a Friday. It was definitely starting to get busy though. Parking lot is always packed when we would drive by. It was a little chilly, but the outdoor area looked really nice. Inside was cozy. We ordered some beers and a flight. I loved all of their beers! The Helle's beer was our favorite-we drank this multiple times throughout the weekend and they offer it at a lot of places nearby too. Perfect light beer. We ordered a pretzel and cheese fritters. The pretzel and beer cheese were really good and perfect to share. The fritters were okay. I wasn't crazy about the sauce. We would definitely return! read more

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The cheddar balls are a must The reuben one of the best i have had they mix both corned beef n pastrami wow Highly recommend read more

If you want to pay $31 for 3 pretzel bites and 6 wings this is your place to go. They don't clean any tables at all, we had to clean off our own table to even sit. Absolutely no hospitality didn't seem like they wanted us there. They gave my food and the tables food next to us each others food then proceeded to take it back and swap it. Good food but horrible management. read more

We didn't have any food here but the food we saw come out looked amazing. The courtyard in the back with the outdoor bar is awesome. We stopped by more than once during our week in Stowe. Service was quick and kind read more

Great place with great food! Lovely place to be and Katya was of great service, her recommendation of the Notch burger was top notch!

The notch burger was incredible as were the cheese fritters! The service was great and the vibe of the place was good! Good music. Good beer. Good food what more could you want?! read more

Came here while on vacation in VT and so glad we did! The staff were kind and service was fast. The beer and food were sooo good!!! Definitely recommend getting the Ruben sandwich!!! Was delicious and trying out their flight of beers! read more

Idletyme - Vermont Chedder Fritters - American Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive. The food was good. I ordered the fish & chips and my husband the barbecue pork sandwich, The corn chowder soup was outstanding. The atmosphere is very nice. Overall a very good experience. read more

Came here for some appetizers and we got some wings. Absolutely delicious. The maple dry rub is amazing. Homemade ranch was amazing. Service was also quite good. I would love to try some of the other food. Love the atmosphere. read more