Great spot to eat or hang. We were three for lunch. They have a good selection of dishes. We…read moreordered the ribs, the poutine and the fish n chips. All were excellent. Plenty of choices for locally brewed beer. Every dish was moist savoury and delicious.

What a STEAK and FRITES…read more I was so happy Loved it Wife salad was BAD Caesar salad with massive piece of lettuce on top of Cole slaw Good drinks Did I mention AMAZING steak and fries

Doc Ponds was a highlight of our trip to Stowe! We are a family of 4, with a 16 year old and 10…read moreyear old. We all agreed that Doc Ponds was the best meal we had in a while. The food was fantastic! I recommend the dry rub wings, corn chowder soup, and mac and cheese! The ambiance was cozy and the music was a cherry on top! Worth the wait.

Very good food with a fresh and unique menu. Small parking lot in the back. Walked in but generally…read morereservations are recommended. It can be a bit drafty and cold inside. 1. Mac and cheese - Properly cheesy and hot. Very good. 2. Jalapeño popper - delicious, not too spicy, large poppers and full of flavor 3. Crab dip - the crackers it comes with can be salty but the dip was good 4. Crispy chicken sandwich - good and crispy. Flavorful. Can be a little messy. 5. Baked beans - hearty and flavorful Overall, I would recommend stopping by at least once!

Such an amazing little find! We happily stumbled upon this…read moregem on our way to Ripplecove for a weekend getaway. Food was amazing and plentiful. My husband had one of their signature grilled cheese sandwiches and I had a chicken salad with one of the best chai lattes I've ever had. Worth the detour!

This place was chosen for Sunday brunch by my friend who lives in the area. Appears to be an old…read morefactory building in the heart of Magog. Very cozy design and busy yet welcoming place. Started with lattes, mine was a dirty chai (chai with a shot of espresso). Never had that before, interesting combo, but not for purists :) We each had the crèpes salées, savoury crepes filled with asparagus, cheese and ham, with hollandaise. Oh the ham was so good, big pieces and wonderfully textured. We each added a poached egg, because why not. Potatoes and a small fruit cup also on the plate. A maple butter for the fruit was absolutely amazing, but no way to eat all of it and I felt bad for the wastage of something so delicious. Would return yo try a grilled cheese sandwich, of which there are so many to choose from and seemed a hot item coming out of the kitchen. Service had zero flaws and was quick and efficient. About $30 each on the bill with tip, a very satisfying experience.

It was our first visit to the KTA/Burke, after picking our son up at UVM, for a weekend getaway. As…read moremountain bikers the local region is phenomenal. We heard of the Kingdom trails but didn't realize how much we'd love the area and all it has to offer. The Publick house is off the main street and near the trails/Mike's Tiki Bar. It's a cool old structure/barn that has a lot of charm if you appreciate the preserved nature of old places! There's plenty of parking nearby or in the Tiki bar lot. Bikers everywhere and the place was packed. We got lucky and were seated immediately around 7:30 on Saturday evening. We'd biked all day so we were starving and started things off with poutine. We also added on some burgers and mac n' cheese. It's bar food well done because everything was delicious. The poutine was massive and the 3 of us devoured that dish. My burger had some maple syrup and was unbelievable. Our waitress was phenomenal! Great vibe, great visit and reasonably priced - thank you Publick!

Really great atmosphere in summer and winter. Tasty classics and nice outdoor space. Good…read morebartenders and servers. Overall great staple.

We had a great time here! It was not very busy. The beer was amazing and the food was absolutely…read moreincredible and our server was so so so friendly! I would definitely go back if I came near here again!

After spending a few days in Quebec City for the winter festival, we stopped in on our way back to…read morethe US. I'm a brewery hound so this was an easy pick close to the border. I'm not kidding when I say - and my traveling partners agree- this was the best food and drink we put in our mouths our entire trip! Get a fondue, a couple of apps, and a beer and enjoy a wonderful meal!! We even saved room for a maple dessert - also fantastic! Come and enjoy- you won't be disappointed!!

Our party of four came to this excellent restaurant for lunch on Canada Day (July 1st). The…read morerestaurant had an appealing sidewalk dining area set up with an awning, sculptures, and flowers (See photo). We walked into the restaurant for a look and the decor inside was beautiful as well. It was such pleasant weather that we elected to dine outdoors. Our server, Myriam, was friendly, personable, and attentive. She spoke English very well, and brought us English menus as well as French menus. I got the seafood crepe and my husband ordered the mushroom crepe, and we shared. Both crepes were fantastic! The melted cheeses were creamy and smooth, and the crepes themselves were the perfect texture--not too thin and not too thick. The entrees came with soup (I choose lentil soup) and a small mixed-greens salad with dressing. We both opted for raspberry vinaigrette, and enjoyed how light it was with just a touch of sweetness. The other two diners in our group both ate sausages and said they were superb! It was the kind of meal that had us all commenting "oh wow, this food is really really good!" the whole time we were eating. All four of us agreed that we highly recommend eating here!

Wonderful ambiance. Delicious seafood crepe for me and pizza and hamburger for my children…read more Presentation was outstanding. So was the service. Interesting wine selection. I heartily recommend this gem of a restaurant.

We loved the food and prompt service we had here! My husband got the short rib special and I got…read morethe roasted half chicken and they were delicious! Actually the best food we've had to far in Stowe! Our server Olivia was fast and friendly.

Best brewery we visited on our trip. And that's saying something as we hit almost half a dozen…read more We were in Stowe for the day to see friends and do a few things. We wanted to hit some of their top breweries. A friend who had been last year said his favorite was Idletyme so we hit their first. We wandered through the inside areas in to the back area. That's the spot. Underneath the canopy of trees there sits a long wooden bar. The vibe that day was ideal with the sunlight cutting through the leaves. I got their pilsner and it was the best beer of the trip. An excellent subtle tasty golden beverage. We moved on shortly after to the next spot but I had to agree that Idletyme was the spot. I plan to make it back to Stowe again soon, and Idletyme will be one of my first stops.

My wife and I loved our visit to this fun and friendly gastropub in Stowe. It was crowded for a…read moreWednesday night, but the staff was friendly and efficient. We waited about 15 minutes for a table. Not bad at all!! Our server was energetic and accommodating. She cheerfully answered all our questions and honored our request to get a margherita pizza as an appetizer. The aforementioned pizza arrived in no time. It was good. Not the best ever, but still quite solid. The star of the culinary show was the salmon entree. Both my wife and I got it and we both loved it. It was a big piece of wood fired salmon and came with a nice assortment of roasted veggies. I'm talking real veggies--zucchini, broccoli, fingerling potatoes, the works. Neither one of us are big drinkers, but there are LOTS of microbrews on tap if you're into that kind of thing. The dining room was lively without being too noisy. Both of us enjoyed hanging out there. It would be a great place to have a beer and watch baseball on TV. Will definitely return the next time I'm in town.

Let me cut to the chase: get the steak frites or anything else with the chimichurri. It's going to…read morechange your life and you can go ahead and thank me later. The poutine was very good, but I'll grant you that it's maybe hard to get that wrong - but their gravy is on point! Service was great - got there around 5:40pm on a Wednesday, so the wait was non-existent and a table for 5 was easy to accommodate. Duncan was the server, who disclosed that he was new but you wouldn't know it from how he took orders and brought food out. Even threw him a curve by asking for the steak frites with an additional side of brussel sprouts, which he handled no problem - even though there weren't any sides I saw on the menu. Steak was medium rare and perfectly seasoned, and I think I mentioned the chimichurri but it deserves additional mention. Maybe you're wondering about beverages. The maple lemonade is great - it leans harder on the tart side and there are sweeter options around (Cliff House) but I love a lemonade that tastes... lemony. Pineapple cherry punch was also a hit - but that's secondhand hearsay, unlike my direct opinion on the chimichurri - which I would drink if I could. Definitely check this place out. The table near ours seemed to immensely enjoy their meal and also get great service from Duncan.