Awesome General Store!…read more True VT and nicely updated GS. LGS is the heart of Lincoln and it changed hands a couple of years ago. The new owners have done a wonderful job restoring the architecture and updating the store. They scratch make sammies each day and just found that Sandy who used to own the Bobcat pub (Bristol) a few years ago makes burgers on Fridays here :). I used to eat one after my hikes nearby and GTK since Bobcat closed permanently a few weeks ago! LGS has a bit of everything, bevies, caps, groceries, candles, cleaning, fishing supplies etc., and decent gift section too. It's a great stop for the residents, visiting explorers and hikers too as the Long Trail and Mt Abe are close-by. When I visited many residents and kids were coming and going. I saw a young boy putting out ca$h for his candy which was so cute. Sharon behind the counter was friendly and helpful. With many old VT disappearing, I was thrilled to find LGS thriving! Parking is on the side of the store. Enjoy!

This is the only store in our little town. It has just about anything we ever need... from soup to…read morenuts, as they say. Homemade sandwiches, wraps, soups, chili, and more... The desserts are always luscious! They have fresh coffee, Glen's Pride bread made by our local baker who lives just down the road. In Summer... fresh vegetables, strawberries, and everything we could need for a picnic or barbecue! A nice selection of wines and beer, lots of snack items from chips to ice cream bars! The only thing missing is the kitchen sink!

The new Paradise is totally awesome. They have completely stepped up everything- from their…read moreselection of market goods to their food. We ordered some of their sandwiches and grilled items and were very impressed. The prices are solid and the ingredients were high quality and fresh. They have an awesome selection of baked goods, breakfast items, and coffee drinks too. Excellent spot for breakfast, lunch or to pick up some household staples. Also- they have AMAZING maple creemees!!! They are seriously so good and a good price point. They also sell good bread, Flatbread pizzas, specialty products, etc.

Ordered Italian Sub. Got a Turkey & Cheese. Of course didn't realize until we're 20 minutes away,…read moreso not going back. Also ordered a BLT with Avocado. The Avocado was $3 extra. The base BLT was fine, but the avocado was totally unripe. Like hard. Tomatoes in both sandwiches were like cardboard. Paradise used to be so good, and we have never had any complaints, but now..... Again, by the time we noticed, we were too far away to go back. Despite the food, the people there couldn't have been nicer.

Brooke and his team are top notch for boots and skis. The staff listen to you, and place you in the…read moreappropriate boots. Skis, or board based on your skill level and needs. Yes, my family bought boots, skis, board, and snow board boots. Brooke and his team do not sell you the most expensive gear, they sell you the appropriate gear for you! And Brooke will ensure your boots are perfectly fitted to your feet, he is passionate about getting you the perfect fit.! He is an expert and artist of boot fitting! You simply cannot find a place and staff that will exceed the knowledge and skill at Mountainside Ski Service.

These guys were a Big Help; they can do everything! For Sugarbush their prices were shockingly…read morenormal. Dad got a new set up for less than a lift ticket.

This was probably our favorite shop in downtown Woodstock…read more We walked in and were greeted warmly and spent a few minutes walking around looking at the beautiful works - the train, ornaments and different tinkling bells. I ended up purchasing a Christmas themed candle holder for my mother that had tiny acorns around the base, but many of the thoughtful ornaments really called to me, so I'll definitely be looking them up again come holiday time! Overall, a really beautiful warm store that if you're in the area you should definitely stop into.

When I learned that Whistle Pig is actually distilled in Vermont and that they had a tasting room…read moreinside Danforth Pewter which was literally down the road from our inn, I was thrilled! I've enjoyed Whistle Pig for quite some time now so I insisted on stopping here for a visit. We purchased a bottle after sipping on some samplers and after my husband whole heartedly agreed that the whiskey was terrific. The shop is cute and a good place for gifts if it suits your tastes. I did find it interesting to learn a bit about pewter and the craftsmanship that goes into them.

Excellent broccoli rabe sandwich - good place to get local foods and tchotchkes. Good serviceread more

The food here is fantastic! The Jambon-Beurre sandwich was so good! I do love anything on a…read morebaguette, and theirs are exceptional. It wasn't too busy when we were there. cool interior. The service was quite attentive and friendly. The prices are quite high, so be prepared!

Vermont pewter at it's best! This store has a couple different locations this one is in the Cabot…read moreAnnex. They have gorgeous items like jewelry, baby collectibles, ornaments, vases, spoons, key rings.. you get the picture. Everything here is exquisite and handcrafted in Vermont. Danforth has a friendly staff and will help you look for that special gift to give. One of a kind items that you will treasure for life. Great store, a must see.

From the owner: In our workshop in Middlebury, Vermont, Danforth makes beautiful gifts for all…read moreoccasions—heirloom-quality with enduring designs—made to be used. From Christmas ornaments passed down through generations, to oil lamps to light cozy homes, to jewelry to adorn the everyday, you'll find special gifts to give or to treat yourself at Danforth. Support small and contribute to a thriving local economy when you shop at Danforth.

A really nice shop in Burlington for handmade jewelry and housewares, kind of perfect if shopping…read morefor unique birthday or holiday gifts. There were handmade pewter ornaments, spoons, earrings, picture frames and more, all (in my opinion) really reasonably priced! I ended up leaving with a stunning pair of mens cufflinks that I squirreled away until Christmas. When checking out, I also found out that Danforth Pewter has another store in my hometown of Portland, Maine!!!

While they had cute stuff, the girl who works there (4/9/2021) was horrible. She had zero…read morekindness. When she rang up my order, she just left the items on the counter and didn't say a word. I had a glass syrup jar 2 boxes with necklaces. So she didn't put them in a bag so I had to ask for one. Then she literally put the bag on the counter-no words. As I had a glass jar which is very breakable, I had to ask her for the paper to wrap it. No words said to me again but she put the paper down on the counter. As it wasn't enough paper, I had to ask again for more paper. Again, no words were spoken to me. I felt as if I was in the twilight zone & was really bothering her for shopping there.

We have recently needed service on our 2015 SQ5 due to a road construction mishap and a nail in and…read morea brand new tire. Both experiences were outstanding, good communication while the work was being done, and explanation of the damage and the needs to make it perfect again. Brett at the service desk is professional and friendly. The team even recommended an excellent break fast stop in Burlington. We ended up having a serious family situation the night our car was ready, The immediately offered us to keep the loaner as long as we needed it. That is going the extra mile in service! The car always looks better when we pick it up then when we drop it and the work has been complete without issue.

Just purchased a 2025.5 Q5 (IYKYK) from Trevor and it was a WONDERFUL experience from start to…read morefinish. Began online and Trevor was super responsive without being a nuisance, which is a fine balance in sales. Whole deal was worry free; straight forward and transparent. I felt respected and appreciated as a repeat customer and I feel we negotiated a fair trade and deal. After the sale, Trevor followed up with me to be sure tech was all working the way I liked, helped me change settings to my preferences and made the new computer system easy to navigate, even from a boomer point-of-view. Trevor also helped my daughter set up her MMI in the 2021 Audit I passed down to her. Above and beyond sales experience and highly recommend reaching out to Trevor for your next Audi!

A dealership that cares…read more.. Every employee treats you with the utmost respect and is there to assist you. With over twenty-five years of experience in the automotive field, I always leave White River with the impression that they know how to make their customers pleased to be a customer of White River Toyota.

Tough lesson for us: I am sharing our experience to help future consumers navigate the sales and…read morefinancing process at White River Toyota. During our purchase of a new Toyota Tundra (Stock #T30435), we were charged $1,599.00 out of pocket for a "Zurich Shield" environmental and undercoating package, along with a $3,040.00 Platinum extended service contract (VSA) and a $1,700.00 prepaid maintenance contract. Because of the high costs, we explicitly asked both our salesperson, Sheldon Snavely, and the finance officer, Zack Roberts, if the undercoating protection plan was handled by an outside company and if the price could be adjusted. Both individuals stated directly to us that it was an independent third-party product, that it was not their company, and that they had no control over lowering the price. However, our final paperwork revealed a completely different story. The internal service routing invoice explicitly lists the undercoating work under "WR RECON" (White River Recon)--which is the dealership's own internal reconditioning department--carrying a standard internal "No Charge" cost code. The staff coordinated to tell us a direct untruth about who was performing the work simply to protect a massive in-house profit margin. Furthermore, we explicitly stated during the transaction that we were prepared to pay for the vehicle outright. We were told by staff that we had to finance the vehicle, under the claim that if we did not make at least three months of financing payments, our vehicle title "would get lost in transit." This is a completely fabricated scare tactic. In reality, dealerships receive a backend commission kickback from the lender that gets revoked if the loan is paid off in full during the first 90 days. Telling customers their legal title could be lost to protect a dealer commission is entirely unacceptable. What you need to know about their warranty and maintenance pricing before you buy: You do NOT have to buy your official Toyota warranties or maintenance plans from the selling dealership. You can purchase the exact same factory-backed policies from out-of-state volume Toyota dealers online at any point before your factory 3-year/36,000-mile warranty expires. The price differences on our paperwork are staggering: - Toyota Platinum VSA Extended Warranty: White River Toyota charged us $3,040.00. You can purchase the exact same official factory Platinum VSA plan from a volume dealer for $1,800.00 or less ($1,240 markup). - Prepaid Maintenance Contract: White River Toyota charged us $1,700.00. A volume dealer sells the official factory maintenance extension plan for roughly $550.00 ($1,150 markup). Advice to future shoppers at this dealership: Do not take verbal assurances at face value in the finance office. You have the absolute right to pay cash outright without financing, and you have the right to refuse heavily marked-up, dealer-performed add-on packages. Demand to see all itemized line items on physical paper before signing anything, and buy your warranty products elsewhere for a fraction of the cost. Also, look up David Machavern and Dillon Machavern for yourself and you will see they own the dealership and the undercoating company.

Shout out to Freedom Nissan! And, an embarrassing confession about being stubborn. :(…read more First time driving a Nissan-love it! First time leasing-love that too! After decades of owning cars-mostly Prius to more easily drive around Northern VA, I decided to get an AWD when my last Prius needed to be replaced. I was convinced there was only one brand to look at-a non-Nissan brand. I am still kicking myself over my narrow view and stubbornness. I drove that non-Nissan for almost 2 years and then decided I did not want to continue making large payments for 4 more years so I started considering leasing. This change was scary for me. I am now driving a Nissan Kicks and I look forward to driving. It's fun! Plus, the car (Kicks SR) has all kinds of bells and whistles I would not have been able to afford in the other brand-the brand I stubbornly told my younger self I had to have. I never really looked forward to driving that other car-it didn't feel fun to me, but I was okay with that. Driving my Kicks reminds me of how much I really like to drive. I am so glad I finally found an open mind. Leasing a Kicks is pretty great! Thank you Samantha for being very patient in capturing my "must haves" and showing me several cars. And thank you Shain for making a typically confusing, impersonal, lengthy paperwork process more enjoyable. Together they helped me get a car and leasing deal that are a perfect fit for me!

DONT BUY FROM THIS DEALERSHIP: My car buying experience…read moreshould have been straight forward and easy for any of the sales staff. I was pre-approved by my lender; I had researched the make and model of the car I wanted and was ready to purchase. Freedom Nissan in South Burlington, VT had a Mazda that I was interested in buying. This is my experience with this business. Treating me horribly was completely unnecessary. All they do is lie! 1. We sat down with Seth Quittner, who immediately wanted to know about our trade in. I told him that we were interested in test driving the Mazda. He went with us. We noticed the "Blind Spot Prominently Sensor" warning light was on. Seth stated that "it was common with heavy rain or snow" - he got calls about it all the time, no big deal". It was raining quite hard, so we didn't think much of it. That was a LIE! 2. Once I decided to buy the car, there was no negotiating the price. Seth makes it sound like he will take your offer and go back to the owner and ask if they can do it. It's a con game. I watched him do it with other customers. Instead, Kyle Nichols, the manager came out and I got shown a sheet of paper, which has a list of all the Mazda's in the area and they didn't even let me hold it to read it. I was told they have the best pricing. I had already vetted the car with my lender and the price was decent, but this tactic is what they do with everyone. 3. In order to complete the paperwork process, you get taken upstairs. Shain Quartz was being trained on the process by Kyle Nichols. Shain called me a day after I had signed my documents to tell me that he made an error and that I needed to drive back to their office and resign them. I asked him to email me the documents to show what changes he had made. Not only did he not email me, he sent my documents that he made changes to, without me knowing what they were on to my lender. That is illegal. When I spoke with Kyle Nichols about it, his response to me was "Shain is a nice person, he is being trained, how can you hurt his feelings? THAT IS WHAT THEY ALL DO; THEY DEFLECT FROM THE REAL ISSUE AND NEVER GIVE YOU A STRAIGHT ANSWER. 4. On the day I purchased the car, as I was leaving, I noticed the fob was broken. When I asked Seth if they could fix it, he told me they are "NOT A NISSAN DEALERSHIP", THEY ARE A SMALL BUSINESS and that fixing the fob would cost $75.00. I just purchased a car that was over $20,000.00 and they turned fixing the fob into a MAJOR ordeal. I went to Kyle Nichols, who is the manager. He agreed to replace the fob but I had to drive to the Mazda dealership in Montpelier to get it fixed. He paid them directly and I picked up the fob thinking that was the last interaction I would have with this business. I WAS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!! And I found out why I needed to go to the Montpelier location - Freedom Nissan is shady. 5. I made an appointment with the Burlington Mazda dealership to have the sensor looked at. Apparently, Freedom Nissan KNEW THE SENSOR WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED before they put it on the lot for sale. THEY KNOWINGLY SOLD ME A CAR WITH A SAFTEY ISSUE. They got an estimate, chose to put the part in themselves and never had it calibrated. The cause of the sensor not working was due to an accident, which was not disclosed on the car fax sheet. Seth told me it was due to rain! Mazda sold Kyle the part but could not confirm if they had installed it. This situation required me to text Kyle and ask him. Another tactic they use, is only wanting to talk to you on the phone, so nothing is in writing. The lies in our text conversation are mind blowing. Kyle: Freedom Nissan did not do the work on the car; we paid Mazda to repair it. LIE - We don't repair electronics on non-Nissans. We always do the right thing and pay the manufacturer. Another LIE! - I'm working on getting a copy from Mazda I'll report back. If we could chat on the phone real quick - I got a lot of info Me: It was looked at, not fixed at the Mazda dealership. Email it to me please, I was told by Mazda, Freedom Nissan did not complete having it fixed there. They need to know if you put in a new module somewhere else. And if you say you did, why wasn't it calibrated? Kyle: What does Mazda say needs to happen? I misread the internal notes looks like Mazda gave us the module to fix. Me: Are you saying Mazda gave you the part? Kyle: It appears we brought it to Mazda, they sold us a module, then our technician repaired it. Are they requesting for a calibration of this module? This review platform doesnt give me enough space to tell you the rest of the story... they refused to pay for the repair unless I signed a non disclosure / settlement document - I was yelled at - I was told by Mort Shipario that I needed to "Step Back about calling them liars". - which was a threat. I have never been subjected to such unprofessional, unethical, cons like this before - totally discusting.