Humorous too me yet potentially troubling to other seniors such as myself. I stopped by the mountain merchant this evening for some Zin nicotine pouches for my grandson. Now thankfully I quit smoking but in Brattleboro I routinely see store clerks checking id's for all nicotine and alcohol sales I thought I'd be a good guy and just have my id out, I see other stores scan it when using my spectacles. The "clerk" aprox 45, black guy, proceeds to loudly and repeatedly mock and berate me "I do security up and down the road here, see a lotta id's, and don need see to your id, its plain as day that you old, now you looking good, for your age that is, but you old". I won't be back and will tell all of my buddies at the senior center how I was treated tonight at Mountain Merchant. read more

Good prices. Great selection of beer. And Cat is the best. Very friendly and welcoming. See goes above and beyond for her customers.

The owner/manager of the Mountain Merchant assumed that my service dog was NOT a service dog, rudely insisting I provide paperwork immediately as I proceeded towards the front door. It was his tone that was revealing- rude a$$hole - I will NEVER go to his establishment. Instead, I went down the road to a grocery store, entered with my small pup without any questions. I am an Air Force Veteran, served 10 years. I don't believe in BS. My dog is in the process of gaining therapy status, and training to be my emotional and physical support dog. She is sweet and kind, and anyone who does not respect her, I do not respect. Anyone that meets my pup is better off for meeting her- she is a beacon of love, hope, and joy. Don't shop at the JOY-SUCKING store called the Mountain Merchant. I told the guy that I would write this review, I am a person of my word. I have found that people like him receive the CRAP that they dish out--- eventually. The business will eventually go bankrupt: my assessment. read more

Great spot for a quick and delicious breakfast sandwich. Fresh baked English muffins were very good and the whole thing came out hot and fresh and quickly too. It was a spring skiing day so we enjoyed breakfast on the picnic tables outside. The coffee was hot and fresh as well. Lastly the staff behind the counter were very friendly. I think this might be my new ski day breakfast spot. read more

Mountain Merchant - Sausage egg and cheese on a fresh English muffing and a hash brown topper. - Grocery Near Me - Killington, Vermont

At the time of my writing this, Cru is a very-hyped newcomer to the Killington dining scene. Its popular, big sister restaurant Roots is stationed in a neighboring town and is apparently quite good and trendy and fun. So while many have not yet tried it, these many do know of its existence. Knowing this as just a lowly tourist makes it feel wrong to be one Cru's early reviewers, but here we are. As a side note, I hope that by the time people get around to reading this review, Cru/Crux has decided on what it would like to be called. The sign outside reads "Crux". Locals refer to it as "Cru" (read: crew). Both the online menu and the Yelp profiles have also removed the "x". I alternate between the two and confuse myself and everyone else. Putting spelling aside, Cru is a fantastic experience. It was by far our best restaurant experience in Killington and I imagine it will do quite well among locals and tourists alike. It serves seasonal, farm-to-table fare which is mostly healthy and fully delicious. The mixology program is still getting ironed out but the head bartender knows how to stir up (or shake) a solid drink. Cru is one of the few places in town that offers reservations on OpenTable, so I highly suggest going that route -- if this gets as popular as its sibling, you'll need it. We made a res for 8pm and got a great table, right in front of the fireplace in the main dining room. For a more casual seating arrangement, you can opt to dine in the front of the space, at a high top table or the bar. While Cru is more high-end that many of the town's other dining options, it's still super cozy and welcoming and all of the staff are genuine and delightful. An important FYI: at the time of my writing this, there is no "official" cocktail menu here. Part of what had me so excited about coming here was the drink menu posted on Cru's website. When we got to our table, we saw that the drink menu only listed beer and wine. I asked the waitress about the cocktail menu, to which she responded that there was none. Confused, I pulled up the menu on the website. She "oh, that was last year's menu, but I can check to see if the bartender can still make any of those". Odd, because to my knowledge, Cru has not been around for very long. In any case, we waited eagerly to see what ingredients were stocked. Our waitress returned with great news in the form of a list of drinks the bartender could still make with her current bar setup, which included the two drinks I was most excited about after doing my research: the Cranberry Mule (Green Mountain Organic Cranberry Vodka, Fresh Lime, Ginger Beer & Apple Cider) and the Blood Orange Spritz (Silo Gin, St. Germaine, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Finished With Club Soda & An Orange). Both super fresh, refreshing and fruity. And as far as alcohol goes, healthy too! The food menu is even healthier, but that does not mean it sacrifices taste in the slightest. There's a good variety of small plates, salads and entrees, with the addition of a nightly "specials" menu which features 4-5 extra dishes plus a special cocktail. Your main difficulty will likely be the process of choosing what to actually order. Everything looks (and is) fantastic. As I mentioned, the style is farm-to-table featuring oodles of seasonal produce. I can nearly guarantee that you will leave feeling nourished and satiated in the most comfortable of ways. Our eats, below: Crispy Brussels Sprouts w/ sweet soy & ginger glaze, toasted sesame seeds: A+ Oh my gosh I mean come on. I eat Brussels sprouts almost every night at home so you'd think I'd want something else when I go out, but nope. If they're on the menu, I'm ordering 'em. And these were the best there is. Perfectly crispy and uber flavorful, these are possible the best Brussels I've ever had. The bf was visible shaken, in the best of ways. 12/10. Butternut Salad w/ pickled pears, chèvre, candied walnuts, dried cranberry & apple vinaigrette dressed greens: A Another standout and a perfect winter dish. Rich, warming fruits, veggies and roots. Well-balanced, fresh, super flavorful and tasty. Grilled Bell & Evans chicken over pumpkin risotto cake with braised kale & a blistered grape relish: A- The chicken was decent, the risotto cake was fantastic. Again, making use of seasonal ingredients elevated the dish in simple and delicious ways. The bitterness of the kale and sweetness of the grapes balanced out the flavor profile nicely, making for a solid entree. Cajun-Dusted Salmon w/ cheddar polenta, zucchini, sundried tomatoes, artichoke and red onion ribbon salad: A The night's special fish entree, which is similar to the ancho-dusted salmon on the regular menu but with different sides. Salmon was cooked perfectly and seasoned well and the polenta cake was superb. I don't typically like polenta due to the texture (and I usually think the taste is meh), but the cheddar obviously helped it along. The bf doesn't like artichokes so more for me! Yum. read more

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Loved this spot! We visited with friends on a very cold winter night and it couldn't be more perfect and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Came here on a recommendation from our Innkeeper. He said that Roots is a very popular restaurant but nearly impossible to get a reservation but the same guy opened up Crux and it's still pretty quiet. He was right! It was so newly opened that the door still said "OTR" which was the name of the last restaurant that was here (on the rocks). Restaurant had an upscale feel, with lots of wood decor and a big bar area, fireplace, and main dining room. They have a great wine menu and the server was very helpful in assisting with a selection. They have a full bar, and a cocktail menu as well. Service was attentive but not overbearing, which I like. I had the Greek kale salad, which was very fresh and delicious. We also tried the local cheese board, which was divine. Vermont is known for their cheeses and did not disappoint. Will definitely be back to try the other menu items! read more

This is the fastest place to get breakfast on the access road! It is also delicious! The egg-sandwiches are filling with two eggs, cheddar cheese, your choice of meat all on their homemade English muffin! Add a hash brown and you won't have to stop to eat until it's time to Apre! read more

Absolutely a delicious dining experience - ambience, wine offerings, presents, taste and service. Best in Killington! 3 of us selected the salmon special, cooked exactly as each of us requested. The other 2 in our group chose the VT maple braised pork. Everyone really enjoyed our selections. While I live in Killington, the others live in NY, DC and MA and we all have eaten at many great restaurants thruout the USA and Europe. A reasonably priced 2016 Cote du Rhône complimented our dinners. Our server, Hunter, was friendly, helpful and efficient. And a big plus here in Killington, Crux accepts reservations. Don't miss a great dining experience! read more

Above the store downstairs, there is a breakfast/ lunch spot that is amazing!! The women who helped us to our delicious breakfast sandwiches were so kind. The service was quick and the breakfast sandwiches are THE BEST. Make sure to add a hash brown, it's a game changer. read more

Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. You probably can't go wrong with an order, but you MUST get the Crispy Brussel Sprouts! read more

Mountain Merchant - Salmon - Grocery Near Me - Killington, Vermont

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Hillary's breakfast sandwich is among the best on the access road. Definitely get the hashbrown add on. Good coffee too.

Amazing breakfast sandwiches on the best English muffins I have ever had. Hillary from the deli is so nice! Don't miss out on this gem of the access road! read more

Bring your crew to cru. If you want quality food and the best chicken salad you've ever head pop on over. read more

Mountain Merchant - Hidden gem of Killington go check them out. Best chicken salad I've ever had (don't tell mom) - Grocery Near Me - Killington, Vermont

While visiting VT to learn to ski, the wife and I didn't want to skip our weekly date night. After yelping a few places we found Crux, who had ties to a VERY popular restaurant a town over. It was quiet with great ambiance and wonderful service. The food was excellent as were the drinks. I'm glad I looked up places with a local flair as the menu was clearly crafted to pull from local VT suppliers. I had the duck and my wife had the pork, both were exceptional! I hope we come back here in the near future to try more of the menu. read more

They had a nice cozy fireplace, so inviting. I asked for a simple salad with seared salmon and it came out with 2 grilled romaine heads with a beautiful clean vinaigrette with cranberries and nuts. Totally delish. My husband had pulled pork, and I assume it was pretty good because his plate was totally empty. The fries are killer, a must order! read more

Food was amazing. We had the Butternut Salad, the Chicken entree, and the Sweet Potato Hash.The Butternut was pureed and made it easy to blend with the salad and the salad bursted with flavor. The chicken was super tasty with a smoky flavor. The pumpkin risotto cake reminded me of a potato pancake with a risotto flare. Complimented the chicken perfectly. Lastly the service was fantastic, waitress was super friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Mountain Merchant - Sweet Potato Hash - Grocery Near Me - Killington, Vermont

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Great restaurant! Food, service, atmosphere all 10/10. We went four of us and ordered the salmon special, tofu dinner, pulled pork sandwich and butternut squash salad. All were great and cooked perfectly! We also got the dinner rolls which were delicious. Price was VERY reasonable and our waiter/bartender was very attentive and helpful with dinner and wine selection. It was a Thursday night so not jam packed, understandably so, but I'm sure it's busy on the weekend! Definitely go for dinner while you're in the area. read more

I can't figure out why this place was so empty when we came! Amazing food with locally sourced ingredients. I tried the cheese board, the Brussels sprouts, and the burger. The burger in particular was excellent. And the service was amazing, too! Lael took great care of us but we didn't feel rushed. Drink menu was very good too with interesting beer options, solid wine, and speciality cocktails. They even have a cozy fireplace! read more

Awesome food, comfortable atmosphere, accommodating service. All around a great dining experience!

Went as family of 4 and only ordered 2 caesar salads and 4 appetizers. No entrees. All the appetizers were delicious and waitress friendly and attentive. read more

This restaurant is poor sister restaurant to Roots. The food and the service were nothing special, but the lack of adequate service was particularly troubling. The mushroom puffs are otherwise fantastic, as is the duck. The other items, especially, the beef special grilled cut were just ok, if not below what other restaurants in the area offer. read more

The food was fresh and delicious, the restaurant was very clean and beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a nicer meal!

We come to Killington every year for vacation and this was our first visit to Crux. We were blown away by the food. Absolutely delicious, from the fondue appetizer and the house bread, to the entrees. We had the homemade pasta and the VT braised pork. Very impressed with the meal and highly recommend it! We'll be back!! read more

Was at Killington for the weekend and happened to see a sign for Crux and a small sign under it that seemed to indicate farm to table cuisine. Loving this kind of food I decided to investigate and learned that this was a new restaurant owned by the same person as Roots which was highly reviewed. I checked the menu online and I was sold. We walked in without a reservation they were able to seat at the bar. It was a smaller more intimate setting and not a lot of craziness compared to some of the larger places on Killington Rd. We got the cheese board for app. It was excellent and they were more than happy to accommodate my need for gluten free bread. Apparently the bread was made in a bakery that is also run by the owner. It was soft and delicious artisan bread. It was really good. A nice surprise in place of the usual hard cardboard gluten free products most restaurants offer. The cheese plate was great with a variety of dipping options. My husband had the roasted chicken over risotto and I had the glazed salmon with sweet potato hash. We both enjoyed incredibly. The plates were clearly well thought out and balanced. We also had the creme brûlée which was also delicious. They cooked the meat and fish perfectly. We ate at wobbly barn the night before and honestly it was more expensive and the food was rubbery. We also found the hostess short and rude at wobbly. Crux is a gem. Great friendly accommodating service with delicious and memorable meal. I think this place is perfect for the 30 something and over crowd who want a lively but not rowdy crowd. I think it would be good for families as well if you book a table in advance. They are on open table app for reservations. read more