Yummy homemade bagel and chai. Two thumbs up! Traveling North and needed a chai. Found them…read morethrough yelp. Made the stop. Nice local vibe and feel. All Vegan menu.

I got a sun-dried bagel with vegetable cream cheese. The cream cheese was loaded with vegetables…read more It was amazing. I got an iced coffee with maple. Service is great and the food was so good. It got crowded quickly. They have a library you can purchase books for $1-4. We really enjoyed it and will be back.

I love this place!…read more First Branch is a quaint little coffee shop nestled in downtown South Royalton. They offer a nice variety of delicious coffee and baked goods. The vibe is warm, and inviting. The staff is super friendly. Prices are reasonable. If you happen to be in the area I highly recommend stopping by First Branch. You will be glad you did.

Some of the best cup of maple latte in Vermont. Coffee is…read morenutty and just enough maple syrup. We going back before we leave Vermont. Plenty of parking outside. Highly recommend.

I just found out about Fat Toad Farm-a local Vermont Family Farm and purchased a small batch of:…read more COLD BREW COFFEE FLAVORED CARAMEL! It was packaged in their own hand stamped classy gift bag with a wooden serving spoon attached! What a wonderful concept....artisan made caramel sourced with goat's milk in the following flavors: Original, Vanilla Bean, Vermont Maple, Cold Brew Coffee, Spicy Dark Chocolate, Irish Whiskey Cream, Salted Bourbon, and Cinnamon. What I LOVE: That a Vermont Family raises their own goats, harvests the goats milk, teams up with other locally sourced entrepreneurs to create a variety of caramel flavors! They also offer locally sourced honey from a small batch raw honey apiary called Hera's Bees. Which sustainably harvests honey from their hives while allowing enough for each harvested hive to sustain itself through the cold Vermont winters! Thank you Judith for nicely packaging and sending me the Cold Brew Coffee Caramel and Hera's Bees Honey! ABOUT THE CARAMELS- Ingredients: Original: Nothing but goat's milk, pure cane sugar, baking soda Salted Bourbon: Nothing but goat's milk, pure cane sugar, Kentucky straight Bourbon, baking soda, sea salt Vanilla Bean: Nothing but goat's milk, pure cane sugar, baking soda, French Bourbon vanilla beans Vermont Maple: Nothing but goat's milk, pure cane sugar, Cold Hollow Vermont Pure Maple Syrup, baking soda Cold Brew Coffee: Nothing but goat's milk, pure cane sugar, Vermont Artisan Cold Brew, baking soda Spicy Dark Chocolate: Nothing but goat's milk, pure cane sugar, Taza Organic Stone Ground Chocolate Liquor, baking soda, ground cayenne Irish Whiskey Cream: Nothing but goat's milk, pure cane sugar, heavy cream, Irish Whiskey, baking soda, sea salt *Irish Whiskey Cream contains cow's cream Cinnamon: Nothing but goat's milk, pure cane sugar, baking soda, organic cinnamon sticks Source: https://www.fattoadfarm.com/the-petit-caramel-jar-gift-bag-2oz/

We stumbled upon the Farm while heading to Randolph for Thai food at SAAP. Which is one of the best…read moreThai restaurants in the Eastern United States. We were greeted by Judith's 3 dogs, what a welcoming! They wanted their ball to be thrown. One of the last reviews stated they were generally there 10-4 on weekends so we took a chance, and I am glad we did. Judith shared their story, invited us to check out the production facility just over the ridge and even go see the goats a few miles away at the goat creamery / dairy. I have always been a fan of caramel, but had no idea you could take it to this level of flavor. We bought the 2oz jar sampler packs to return home to Pennsylvania. The salted bourbon and Vermont maple caramels were my favorite, my wife enjoyed the cold brew caramel and cinnamon. We plan to cut up some fresh apples when we get home to enjoy of new found heaven and remember just how nice Judith was and how she shared a piece of her life with us. Vermont is a beautiful place!

Came here from out of state looking for random hole in the wall type eateries. This fit the bill…read moreexactly. It's off a random po-dunk road in a random small po-dunk town. It's a bit overwhelming at first as you're supposed to read the big chalk board menu on the wall and then go to the counter to order your food and then take a table. My partner got an English muffin breakfast sandwich and I got the bánh mì pulled pork sandwich. I've had these from non Vietnamese eateries before and they've been terrible, this one was quite exceptional and delicious. An authentic banh mi usually does not have pulled pork but this was a very nice and respectful tangy fresh twist to a favorite sandwich. My partner mentioned their item was also quite excellent and had notable freshness. Please note food is made to order and they get quite busy so it helps to be patient.Go around or before noon for easy seating!

Tucked away from downtown, Cafe Noa has ample parking, a large & light filled cafe, and an…read moreimpressive menu of items for breakfast and lunch. The banh mi was flavorful and hearty. Offered with pulled pork or tempeh, the crusty baguette, flavorful kimchi and sriracha mayo combined to create quite a tasty sandwich. Served with a small side of ruffled potato chips, it's about 5 dollars more than one would pay at a mom and pop spot in Seattle or SF, but it was as delicious. The Chicken Cesar salad hit the spot, with its warm, thinly chopped chicken. I think the crotons were homemade but I could be wrong. It wasn't out of this world (a zest of lemon and fresh parmesan would do wonders) but it was dressed lightly and was an abundant portion. This cafe has everything going for it and with a few easy upgrades, it could easy be a 5 star experience. Little touches, such as serving meals on real plates and bowls instead of disposals, upgraded bathrooms, rearranged tables, and a clearer and more efficient way to order (the chalk menu inside the entrance creates a bottleneck) would elevate Cafe Noa and make it a true destination for locals and visitors alike. Worth a return visit, for sure.

Stopped in on a busy Tuesday morning for some coffee and donuts. This place is cozy, welcoming, and…read moredelicious!

Good coffee in location formerly occupied by Sweet Spot. Donuts currently Friday thru Sunday…read more There's another location in Williston.

We got to sit at the bar during this visit! Amazing food and…read moreatmosphere once again. Hard to go wrong with anything you order. We were not disappointed. Always have leftovers with generous portions. Owner made us feel welcome from the start. A must visit! Worth the drive if you are in the area

Have visited this place a couple of times. There is a nice selection of breakfast(ish) and…read morelunch(ish) items on the menu. Service is friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. So many fun items to explore, this place will require a few visits to find that favorite dish. Most recently, tried a couple of hash items: Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give a Yam, and Cowboy Hash. Also, ordered a small (very) side of the house salsa. Great food, and a generous portion on the hash items. If you can get there when they are open, be sure to stop in!

Such smooth coffee and attention to detail at this cozy coffee shop right outside the Stowe…read moredowntown. Great Sugar Shack and Maple and Cardamom Latte. Both are a tad too sweet, but they're so creamy and made with local maple syrup, it's worth treating yourself. Wasn't as much a fan of their GF biscuit, but I'm not gluten free. Shoutout to Alyssa who was so generous and helpful with drink recs and town excursions as we explore Vermont on our trip! Also, those little stool seats are deceptively comfy :) 5 stars!!!!

Literally the best coffee is Stowe... you can TASTE the quality of the beans and roasting. I loved…read morethe maple custard cold brew! Also had the chance to try their fresh, hot waffles -- DELISH! The space is small, but there is some seating. The device was awesome, both baristas were very knowledgeable and friendly.

My love for this place will never wane even though it's already so popular that it gets completely…read moreslammed every day during the period that is winter break for surrounding school systems -- and probably many other times as well. I love that they're socially conscious and really care about social justice and the environment. - They compost.* My pup discovered this after we emerged from a trail next to the back of the bakery. She found all this very scientifically interesting. - They serve in house with reusable metal utensils and plates, which you return to the counter. - They're committed to sourcing organic, sustainably produced flour from a few family-run farms. - Takeout containers (and I feel awful when having to use these at times) are waxed cardboard -- maybe professionally compostable or recyclable, but I suspect not. Still, better than plastic. Eat in if you can. Someday I'll remember to bring my own containers and see if they'll use them. The bread is world class. We've probably tried almost every loaf at this point. They tend towards being traditional styles with robust crusts and a good, slow, cold rise -- breads that take time to make. Our preferences lean towards the sourdoughs, the miche-type loaves, anything with olives, and the potato breads (for those of us with old teeth or missing baby teeth). But everything you could possibly order will be amazing. We loved the beautiful pain d'epi most recently, though the 10 year old (who doesn't have a full set of chompers right now) found it tough to consume without a good dip in Mom's stew at the end of the day. The only version my family cited as more beloved was from Maison Kayser -- yes, a chain, but a very good one where my kiddos literally cut their teeth. Pastries are shockingly good as well, particularly the laminated ones that someone must be getting up at 2 or 3 a.m. to prepare. Chocolate croissants and almond croissants are perfectly layered, generously filled with high quality chocolate (real chocolate, not Nutella!) or almond paste filling that is even good when cold. The "simplest" of pastries (not really at all simple for anyone's whose tried to make these), a plain croissant, will wow a purist. My kiddos love the perfectly frosted maple bun visit after visit. Savory pastries are often filled with beautifully caramelized / browned onions, cheese, and other ingredients depending on the whims of the chefs. Again, I don't think you can go wrong; we certainly never have. There are decent sandwiches and salads on the menu (from the perspective of the spoiled). Nothing is groundbreaking, but they're 200% competent and ingredients are consistently excellent. A recent Harvest Salad, for instance, included fresh and tender butter lettuce, winter squash roasted to tender perfection, nuts and dried fruit in perfect balance. We'd had about 10 different "harvest salads", in the past few weeks in VT at that point, but though this one was more simply designed than many, it was more delicious, given the impeccably fresh, high quality ingredients. We sometimes get here on the earlier side, but never seem able to score a breakfast sandwich, which seems to sell out fast. We like the down-to-earth staff, who smile when they mean it and don't when they don't -- and show fatigue when they need to and ought. I love that the management appears to be humane, opening later than usual when an ice storm makes driving conditions perilous. We recognize some staff members from some years past and we like the continuity a lot. Love the entire picture. All of it. * I just read that all VT households and businesses are required to compost per a state law passed in 2020. Cool! Red Hen seems to have a great sorting system set up, though, with many neat, well maintained bins lined up out back.

I've been a huge fan of Red Hen for years. If I could live on their baguettes alone, I would. I…read morehadn't been to the cafe in several years, but found myself close today so I stopped in for a to-go sandwich. It's always been busy when I've gone, but wait times aren't very long and the staff is pleasant. Needless to say, I got home and inhaled my turkey on a baguette. The only thing I think is a little bit of a bummer is the lack of more "traditional" topping options. I like my sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and onion. The cafe does not offer tomatoes and only has pickled onions. Would be nice to have a little more choice when building your own sandwich. That said, I'm still a big fan and would get food from there again in a heartbeat.

Honestly, the only reason why we ate breakfast at this place was because all of the other…read morerestaurants we wanted to try were closed today. This place was on our way to our first destination this morning and we said screw it, let's give a try, Ooof!! we would've have a better tasty breakfast at McDonald's for half the cost. Yep!! This place is actually really pricey for the quality of food you get here. I ordered the egg, cheese sandwich on a biscuit (because we always like to try the local restaraunt's biscuits) and I added their maple sausage. I wanted to get an almond croissant as well until I saw a fly in the pastry cabinet just have his way on all the pastries. NOPE!! This was probably one of the worse breakfast sandwiches I have ever had to date. The biscuit itself was hard as a rock, dry and crumbled upon touch. It was lousy as heck. The maple sausage was a thick patty, but small, almost like a quarter size round compared to the size of the biscuit. So for what sandwich and a cup of coffee was around $23. Heck no! Was that even worth it with how bad inflation is these days Not sure how they have such high ratings, but just be warned. You're welcome!

Five stars for their oat-chocolate chip-multigrain cookie. So freakin good with just the right…read moreamount of sweet, salt, and rich dark chocolate. The sweet potato breakfast bar was also fluffy and healthy, but that cookie is divine. Serene spot off the beautiful Stowe Recreation Path. Coming back to try their salted peanut butter cookie and more. 5 stars!!!!

One of the best coffee places I had in the area of Woodstock…read more The service was pleasant and fast. Love the hipster vibe, organization, and open space of the coffee spot. Great place for studying and meeting up. The location is isolated in a beautiful spot. The iced lattes were very delicious. They were so good, we went back the next day to order again but they were closed. Highly recommend the lattes here!

Cute little coffee shop with a roastery. I was really excited to try it. However, I was sadly…read moreunderwhelmed by my Pie Yammie Spice drink. There didn't seem to be much flavor which surprised me with all those spices and no toasted marshmallow came with it. My Mom was also underwhelmed by her drink. Oh well, maybe it was an off day.