This is one cafe that seems to be thriving this year (2025) with ample and friendly staff…read more ++. Ambiance is cheerful and comfy cafe with an attached gift shop. Architecturally it's the most commanding storefront in Rochester and is hard to miss. They offer several porch tables over looking the Main Street as well as a casual indoor DR. ++. Food is updated American comfort fare. Everything ( salads and sandwiches) I've had over the past decade has been very decent. Their sweets and floats are good too. They also serve ice cream ( but no creamies) at their country store. ++. Price is typical for the area +++. Service is friendly, attentive and competent. ++. Parking is a shared private lot and street MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane -- Disgusted - Don't bother =. Missed the Mark +. Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE... WHERE have you bee my LiFe!

Perfect breakfast spot in quaint Rochester. The wait staff were all personable, the menu was…read morewonderful, the chocolate chip pancakes were excellent, and they kindly gifted us a small maple syrup because there was a hiccup with the service. Really hope to come back some day and glad we stopped by after visiting Liberty Hill Farm.

A quirky little spot in Rochester! I love when coffee shops and bookstores are in conjunction with…read moreeach other. A variety of pastries, food, and beverages, as well as local Vermont merchandise. Lots of fun little things to look at inside. Good service, good coffee. Nice place! Check it out if you're passing through.

Charm: 6 stars. Comestibles: 3 stars…read more We took the "back way" home from VT this winter break, a strategy that avoided interstate traffic, but also occasionally situated us behind slow-moving tractors and trucks on one-lane country roads. Overall, we enjoyed the way's meandering charm, especially when we stumbled upon places like Sandy's Books and Bakery in Rochester, VT (which made me immediately think of you, Mercedes). Per the headline, Sandy's is a used bookstore with original, classic, 1960's and 70's era finds from Agatha Chrystie, Isaac Asimov, etc... newer books about foraging, mysticism, and other fun things; locally made candles, soaps, walking sticks, crocheted hats; and locally made food products in / adjoining the cafe. There are numerous rooms on two floors where you can take your time to slow down and enjoy a book. (Fiction, science fiction, horror and mystery are upstairs!) Cafe tables are set up in many of these semi-private reading rooms so you can enjoy a coffee or pastry alongside a good read. Places like this make me swoon and had we not been on the clock, I would've loved to browse for hours and hours. The setup certainly invites that, as do the friendly local patrons. Sadly, we had to peel our children away from smelling each and every homemade soap and candle, and from trying to fence with the beautiful, polished, natural wood walking sticks (pickaxes, our 8 year old called them), and get our food order to go so we could make our an appointment (for race ski sharpening ) in time. What we tried: - Broccoli and potato quiche, made with a gluten free tortilla crust -- delicious and homemade, with tender, custardy egg -- but undersalted by our standards and made with very little cheese. The eggs had an interesting and unexpected faint whiff of vanilla. - Roasted carrot and lentil soup -- soup made with small green lentils was conceptually great, but overly sweet and served with what could've been a wonderful bread roll, but one that was microwaved and inedibly rubbery as a result. We would've enjoyed diced carrots that had been cut smaller than these 2" slices, but that's a preference. - Apple cider donuts -- I'm sure these would've been amazing fresh out of the fryer, but sadly, these spheroids (not rings) of fried dough were dense, oily, and well past peak freshness (two or three days old?) on our Friday morning visit. - Morning glory muffin -- moist, not overly sweet, very good - Cafe au lait -- you're told to fill a mug with pre-made coffee from the dispenser and to come to the counter for the steamed / frothed milk, which was unexpected for me. The coffee on our visit was watery. Baked goods (including cookies of all sorts), looked so lavish and amazing that I'd come again to try other items, but really, it's the overall experience that charms. Food and drink may not be the winning components, but perhaps I don't mind when a bookstore is so darn welcoming and charming. Bookmarking for a return visit.

Cute! It is one of the old store in the area and is a must visit spot, not just because of its…read morerustic looks but for the food and coffee. They had all the retro candies to enjoy and beautiful vintage decors. They staff is pretty friendly and locals to buy from here. Coffee here was just delicious!

What a treasure. On Vermont 100 only place open in 30 miles as most places closed Monday-Wednesday…read more Serves great sandwich's, burgers , fries plus hot beverages. Plenty of cold beverages to choose from . Eat inside or on deck. Friendly service. Also shop in country store.

Good food, comfortable atmosphere, very clean and exceptional waiter - looking forward to returning.read more

A shell of its former glory…read more I grew up hearing my parents rave about this place, they were nearly regulars a few years ago at their old location. I tried my brothers steak and we both agreed it was the most unique tasting steak we'd ever had in a bad way. My mom ordered a dish that came with rice and it seemed as if it was a type of quick/instant rice and her meal wasn't enjoyable. She said the quality went downhill from previous years. I ordered the duck, and I could hardly cut it, it wasn't tender, it was extremely chewy and the flavor was almost tasteless and what I could taste wasn't good. The sides were better than the duck sadly. My little brothers got burgers and fries and I will say the fries easily best the rest of the food with their salt and skins still on. The prices are steep and are comparable to other "fancy" middle tier restaurants, another side note all of our dishes for 6 people came out within 10 minutes which says something. I wish our experience was different.

Great local bar and restaurant. Good food. Friendly staff…read moreand great atmosphere. 2 miles from exit 3 off i89. I would recommend this restaurant.

We were in town for our family members graduation from nearby Norwich university. Was hungry so…read morelook for a place locally on our way to Woodstock. We went there on a Saturday and there was a large party already seated foods not out yet. There were a couple guys at the bar in another couple sitting by the bar area. There was only one waitress. She was kind and polite and got her order. It took a little longer for our food to come probably we came at a time when they were shortstaffed. I can see that this was a veteran owned establish Schmidt. The decor and ambience inside was comfortable and homie and I can see why the locals would love coming here. We ordered the local favorite the mushroom toast, which was very good. The chicken sandwich can be a little more moist, however. The fries were slightly over cooked. They were a brown color, but crunchy and when we were hungry, it tasted OK with ketchup. We also had the onion soup. I can see why the locals love this place because it is clean and cozy ambience I can imagine during the winter months that it would be a great place to go hang out.

First off the wait staff was extremely kind and helpful. But, the star of the show had to be their…read morehomemade corned beef hash. in the conversation for best I've had in my life. I will definitely be back again!

Creek House Burger w/onion rings n a sida slaw w/unsweet tea with lemon - update to come - well the…read moreburger was phenomenal, onion rings so tender, the slaw *chef's kiss* and the maple creemee to top it off - taste

This spot definitely is a must go for a healthy meal. The space is pretty big with lots of seating…read morebut it does get packed quickly during popular meal times. The bowls are made fresh and very yummy. Smoothies are also really good.

FANTASTIC! There are many cafe options in Hanover. We, thankfully, decided to try The Works…read more Excellent lattes. I had one of the best sandwiches of my life there - and I'm 63 years old. The roasted artichoke melt sandwich was absolutely spectacular! Roasted artichoke hearts, provolone, baby spinach, tomatoes, and pesto on sourdough bread. Inspired! In fact, everything was delicious. What a wonderful cafe!

Stopped by for lunch , I got the chicken chipotle sandwich and my bf got the roast beef sandwich…read morewhich we split it Both around $15-$16. The sandwich's were both very good but honestly I felt like they're very skimpy. The flavor was good but felt like i was having sauce and spinach on the chicken chipotle and sauce and lettuce on the roast beef. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing .

This place was just okay for us. Came here while on vacation. Menu was interesting, food was mid,…read moreand service was also mid. Nothing here particularly stood out. Still, I'd probably give it another chance because the vibe inside is cool and I low key love the name Liquid Art.

Update: went back for another trip a year later. Worthy burger was just as delicious and the fries…read morewere on point. One of my favorite finds in my time around VT and NH! The hostess was incredibly personable and sweet. I'd had a crap day and really just wanted a beer. It was 5 minutes to close. I figured it wasn't going to happen, but I figured I'd look at their draft menu for the next day and get an idea of what I'd want to eat when I come back. Not only did they take great care of me and get me a MUCH needed beer, but when I came back to eat the next day it got even better! I couldn't decide which beer I wanted. The girl was SO nice and gave me half of each. Good call, because I definitely liked one more than the other! Now HERE is the BEST PART: the worthy burger. Sweet Jesus. I heard angels. Seriously one of the best burgers I've ever had. Ever. The bun was perfect and THOSE PICKLES! The cheese was perfectly melted. Just the right amount of secret sauce. Did I mention the pickles were amazing? I also ordered truffle fries with Parmesan and a kid size order of the Mac and cheese. Because real cheese. They weren't bad. The truffle fries were on the milder side, but tasty. Maybe a little soft. Pro tip: get the pesto aoli to dip! I like homemade Mac and cheese and I hardly ate more than a few bites. I had heard great things but eh. Maybe I was just in love with the burger! I didn't get a picture. My phone died and I couldn't wait do yourself a favor- get the worth burger with some extra pickles on the side!

Ordered takeout so didn't get to see inside (but so cute from the outside!). Really enjoyed the…read moregrilled chicken sandwich and truffle fries no parm. Never seen that but loved the option (and will be asking for at other spots). Would definitely hit again for a casual dinner if you're visiting Woodstock!

The food was delicious!! Unfortunately we felt 45 minutes for our food to arrive after ordering…read morewas a little much. My fries were room temperature but we waited long enough that I wasn't going to send it back. It was Mother's Day and we were a large party but that was quite long for the younger ones to wait. We ordered desserts too and that was also 40 minutes wait?? But the food there NEVER disappoints !! Maybe they need more help in the kitchen... or more waitresses so a party of 13 has 2 waitresses?

There is a reason this restaurant has survived all these years. Great food and great service. Adore…read morethe fried clam strips platter ( like don't talk to me for a few minutes after I start enjoying them.) Our waitress,Lisa, was clearly a favorite amongst diners. The only reason I gave a 4 v 5 stars is because the raspberry pie and the strawberry rhubarb pies' crust was tasteless. They may have been frozen and not made in-house. Will always return however, because, it's Toziers!!!!