This place was so good, I came back twice within a 5 day VT vacation…read more The first time, we came for happy hour and had a very good cocktail while waiting for takeout: I ordered the Cobb Salad. One of the best Cobb salads I've ever had. The only thing, it was really skimpy on the lettuce greens. Our last night in VT, we came back for dinner and we had an outstanding meal. The shrimp over fettuccine was recommended by the bartender and it was amazing. Also tried two of their cocktails and they were all good. This place is right in Morrisville and just off the rail trail. The back of it is now a cafe that does coffee and breakfast/lunch. The front end is the restaurant that does dinner and bar scene. The servers and bartender were all very friendly and their recommendations were on point. I know there is a lot of good eating in the area, so the fact that this place stands out says a lot. 6 miles north of Stowe and 12 miles north of Waterbury. Pair this with a trip to the two microbreweries in town and Green Mountain Distillery and you have yourself a foodie and beero day to remember.

Came in on a late night, friendly hostess/server, food came out quickly (we may have been one of…read morethe last groups in) but the food was delicious. I got the strip steak and it was cooked perfectly and was a really nice piece of steak. The Brussel sprouts and potatoes were also great too. Pricing was also totally reasonable. If you're staying outside of Stowe area and want a nice place to have a good meal, I recommend trying here out. Will likely be back next time I'm up that way!

Love this place! Been coming here for years, and there is such a great selection of beer and cider…read more If you can't find it elsewhere, you can probably find it here! We also got a couple of cheeses and did a make your own cheese plate. 10/10 recommend doing the same, they also have a great cheese selection. Great place to sit outside on a cool afternoon. We were helped relatively fast earlier in the afternoon when there were less people, but they still didn't take too long when it got more crowded

Lots of selections for here and to go options. Had one or two beers chatted with the person working…read morehere. Tried local beers and cheese, wining !!!!

Great little shop for what you need to find.... Not over the top or fancy. Just what you want in…read morethe moment...

Still Not The Best Hours! But Better Than Before…read more.. My first rant about Yankee Spirits mentioned their terrible hours. Since posting that rant they have increased their hours on Friday and Saturday from closing at 7:30 p.m. to now closing at 9:00 p.m.- which makes more sense. I'd still be happy to see them open til 10:00 p.m. on the weekends but this is a nice change! When I do get into the store, I'm never really impressed with their beer selection. I mean there are two coolers and that's it for beer other than growlers. I've seen gas stations with better beer selection than Yankee Spirits. Liquor selection is ok, but nothing to write home about. This store has a decent wine selection though. Lastly, they could sell more juices/ mixers in larger quantities, you know so people can make mixed drinks. I was specifically looking for orange juice which they only had smaller, personal bottles rather than larger jugs. I didn't see much for other juices either though they do have some margarita mixes. woo Overall I was disappointed with Yankee Spirits which is a shame because they have a lot of potential. It appears they do the bare minimum to operate a liquor store. End Rant.

Nice store that had all we needed for our weeklong stay at the Sterling Resort. Clerk behind the…read moreregister was super friendly helping us find toiletries like soap and shampoo as well as groceries.

Pretty amazing. This small general store has everything you need. But my purpose of this review is…read moretheir prepared food. Tonight for dinner I got a chef's salad. It was better than a restaurant. Everything in it tasted so fresh it was so surprising that it was a grab and go. It was big and was very reasonably priced. I go in often and have to say, the staff is very engaging and friendly.

My experience in Stowe beverage was very pleasant now a days customer service is hit or miss and…read morethe young man Fred working during my visit was very pleasant extremely helpful give him 10 out of 5 stars customer service like his is hard to come by now a days thank u highly recommend

Yet another example of local businesses kow-towing to the bougie tourist population and not giving…read morelocals the time of day. You can't call these folks on the phone for a simple price quote without getting dissed because they have a "line" waiting, which could simply have been a, "I've got people waiting, could I put you on hold or could you call back in 30?" But instead was a mocking statement that implied he (Stowe Bev) could easily do without my business and that answering me politely simply wasn't worth the several seconds it would take to do. Never mind the argument the staff person posed when "correcting" me as to how long it takes me to drive from my house in Waterbury to the store front (30 minutes, but he corrected me, assumedly knowing better than I do where I live, and said, "It only takes 15 minutes to get here from Waterbury . . . . ." which is patently incorrect, even if you have no traffic and break all the speed limits. Rude. Dismissive. Imperious (in the extreme). Short sighted (when the tourist business dries up, as it does from time to time (economy, pandemics, shortages), you'll be looking to the locals to keep you afloat. Hopefully, we'll have better things to do - like patronize someone else. Stowe Bev, wake up. You're not the only show in town.

Vermont Beer Collective is a craft beer specialty store that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in…read moreFebruary 2024. It was founded by husband and wife Nate and Liz Dunbar. The shop on 3 Elm Street had originally opened under the name 'Craft Beer Cellar' in December 2013. It was part of the 'Craft Beer Cellar' chain of specialty beer stores that was founded by Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker in 2010 with the opening of their flagship store in Belmont (MA). Two years later, they began franchising and at the chain's peak they had 33 locations in 15 states. Mark Drutman was the original owner of the Waterbury location. By 2019, CBC locations began to close (including the flagship location which closed in 2023). After the Dunbars made their home in Vermont, they decided to switch craft beer from their hobby into their livelihood. Drutman sold the Waterbury CBC to the Dunbars in May 2023. They slowly began to make the shop their own and by the following year they left the franchise and unveiled a new logo and a new name. The Vermont Beer Collective now has one of the best craft beer selections that can be found in the state. The Dunbars even added a bar in the store where customers can sample beer from 8 taps as well as a three-tap LUKR faucet from the Czech Republic. The couple also have a love for hiking, skiing and cycling and hope to make their shop a venue for the outdoor sports community to gather. I recently visited the Vermont Beer Collective while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. It's conveniently located right across the street from the popular Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery. After enjoying some delicious smoked meat and a pint there, I headed across the street to check out the shop. I was really impressed by their selection! They had offerings from the best breweries in Vermont, around the country, and even breweries from the international scene. We're talking the best of the best! The bar was also really cool! The place is not just a shop where you can buy beer but also a place where you can hang out. I spoke for a few minutes with owner Nate Dunbar. He was really friendly and he told me that he's originally from my home state of Connecticut. He explained that the store had about $25,000 of flood damage in their basement just weeks after they bought it, but they pressed on. He told me about the future plans that he has for the shop and seemed very optimistic. Before leaving, I purchased a coveted bottle by Belgian-based Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen to take home. I'm happy to have discovered the shop and I wish them all the best!

Best place I've ever found for buying great beer. They have a large selection of excellent beers,…read morebut most importantly their staff is remarkably helpful. Just tell them what style of beer you like, or which beers you usually drink, and they can provide numerous recommendations. They were also very knowledgeable about beer in general, proving to be an invaluable resource to help you find some good beers to try. In particular I wanted to sample some local beers, and I loved all of the options they recommended based on my flavor preference. If you're anywhere near Waterbury, VT, and enjoy good beer, do yourself a favor and stop by the Craft Beer Cellar for some great beer recommendations.

On two separate trips to Mike's store, he turned us on to several wines we have never had before…read moreand they were all great. He has an excellent selection of wines to meet nearly every taste and price point. Have fun shopping here.

The owner of the shop was very knowledgeable and helpful. The selection was excellent and well…read morecurated. It's a hidden gem in Stowe!

Stowe Mercantile is a fantastic shop on Main Street Stowe. They have a lovely women's clothing…read moreboutique upstairs. The clothing offerings were so cute. I had to purchase a dress. The service was friendly and the staff were enthusiastic to help me. The downstairs level has a great assortment of homewares, souvenirs, and local food items. We bought a few jams from a local Vermont company for ourselves and as gifts for family members. I loved the large selection and spent a good 30 mins browsing. Very enjoyable experience and atmosphere. The store has sampling stations throughout so you can taste the products before purchasing. I also enjoyed the fun photo opportunity in store. They had an old ski lift car you could sit in for pics.

I really wanted to love this place... and did up to a point. They have all kinds of things to…read morebuy... some are touristy and souvenir in nature, but other things are interesting, fun or even pretty. The problem I had with Stowe Mercantile is that I found out they severely price-gauge the consumer. Let's be honest... I'm sure I've overpaid for plenty of stuff in my time. Of course I have, and I'd do it again if I really want to. However, something just rubbed me the wrong way in this place. I was looking at some "Princess" game for my granddaughter. I saw the retail price was $14, and the store sticker price was $21 or $22. I just put the game down when I saw that... and they were blatant about it... didn't even try to cover over the retail price. They placed the store sticker right next to the original price. That was a bridge too far, and I just got pissed off and didn't want to support this store... so I didn't.

I have been traveling up to Jay Peak Vermont for nearly 15 years and this place never lets me down…read more What a great place, with friendly staff and unbelievable food. We were up at Jay Peak this past weekend and made our way down to the country store every morning. Their breakfast is amazing !! They also freshly bake items each morning, we had freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, donuts and the best of them all their blueberry muffins ! They also have dinner specials, which I just happened to over hear when we were eating breakfast. We attended the prime rib night. For 16.99 they delivery at 16oz prime rib, mashed potatoes, & asparagus. When I tell you this is the best Prime Rib i've ever had its the gods honest truth. I cannot say enough great things about this country store. Thanks for the great food guys !!!

Cute place and well stocked when visiting Jay Peak for a ski trip. Cashier was friendly alsoread more