Would give more stars if I could. Food was delicious from simple eggs and toast to the breakfast…read moreRuben sandwich. Service was phenomenal. Michelle was outstanding, great service and so fun, made it feel like we were dining with old friends! Highly recommended

We've eaten here twice. It was great both times. Solid breakfast food. Cannot say anything about…read morelunch, but breakfast is great. Highly recommended. Very laid back atmosphere. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. Coffee is self serve, they don't "require" you to clear your plates but there is a table with bins for dirty plates and trash. They do add 16% gratuity to all orders. They tell you this when ordering. Just be aware of this when adding to that tip.

My wife and I stopped by for opening day today. We've been fans of their donuts and coffee from…read moretheir Waitsfield, VT location. The donuts prepared by Emma are amazing. Made with love, the donuts are hand-crafted from organic flour nearby in Charlotte, VT. My wife and I enjoy the churro donuts, which are an amazing treat. The donut is the inspiration for the business name. It's a French crueler donut twisted into a textured halo (see pic), expertly fried and then lightly dusted with cinnamon and sugar. The first bite is heavenly. The crisp texture of the exterior and the light custard interior make for one of the most flavorful and euphoria inducing experiences. The light strands of the interior dough and the texture of the crisp fried exterior are a wonderful mouth-feel and "Mmmmm" inducing delight. The selection from behind the barista bar is more than just coffee. Selections range from espresso, to latte, to chai, as well as herbal teas for the "not coffee" inclined. I ordered an Americano (see pic), which Tay prepared with perfection. I added a shot of maple syrup for sweetness and sipped in satisfaction. The interior is still in need of decoration but for an opening day, that in no way detracts from the experience. The fanbase is strong with Twisted Halo. They sold out within the first hour and continued to bake to keep up with demand. It was great to see friends connecting with friends as they arrived, conversed, and parted ways, making this the ultimate social spot for a morning or post lunch coffee and donut. I would highly recommend a visit and to take a moment to savor the flavors of Twisted Halo.

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

Omg this place was epic We were two starving souls and…read morestumbled upon this place and we can't wait to return. The dill beans and Bloody Mary are a must when you go there !!!! Ask to buy the dill beans sooo good Love this place

The area is spacious. Got An Apple A Day pancake. It was fluffy and had granola. It was very good…read moreand definitely a must try. The corned beef hash was also great. Very quick service and very pleasant ambience. Prices are decent.

very good, impressive breakfast place…read more a bit unorthodox with the offerings, but very creative dishes. anyone looking for bland tasteless food should go to dennys or McDonalds or a mini mart. i had the very tasty woodsman sandwich piled high with chorizo and egg on a Portuguese roll. It was covered in syrup so it was hot and sweet which was excellent. Very friendly customer service. Plenty of space and the acoustics were good. One thing that is mist important is a place that has good acoustics. I was able to eat comfortably and sip my coffee in peace. A nice surprise in the mad river valley.

Not great.... very expensive for a terrible breakfast sandwhich. Would not come back. The coffee…read morewasn't good either. nice staff.

Another awesome Breakfast at the most popular breakfast place in our area! And it's just down the…read moreroad from us! All their pancakes are amazing, even though with my sodium issue I only get a taste of my husband's. My ole favorites were Pumpkin and their classic Sugar & Spice with the perfect amount of sweetness and spice mix. I wish they would serve saltless grits! That would make this girl happy! I only eat a couple of the potatoes, they are very tasty however salt is used or the rest of you wouldn't be eating them....am I right! Of course, my eggs were cooked perfectly! I keep forgetting you have ice cream! They also have many local theme items for sale and don't forget to not head home with Vermont's local Maple Syrup! If you came in March you will get to see the sap being processed into syrup!

Our usual day trip for pancakes spot is in New Hampshire. Sadly, they are closed on Wednesdays, so…read morewe needed an alternative venue for our pancake and maple syrup tradition. After searching reviews across four states, Maple Sugar & Vermont Spice was clearly at the top of the list. Three hours after leaving the Boston suburbs, we pulled into the parking lot. The scenery was beautiful we were hungry, and we were happy to be promptly seated by our friendly host. Every positive thing you read in the reviews is true. The staff is friendly. The food is plentiful and wonderful. However... we were not seated in the main dining room. We were brought to an auxiliary room on the west side of the building. The most dominant feature of the room was the white interior sloped ceiling, barn-like wood paneling occupying about two-thirds of the horizontal portion of the walls, and a few coffee mugs and small photos resting atop the paneling. There was a small casement window in the center of the southwest wall. This room had all the charm and natural light of a church basement in Indiana. The comparison to the main dining room is stark. The main room has a view of the grill, and is filled with all the syrup and souvenirs they could possibly fit into the space. The main room is as funky and fun as the auxiliary room is sad and depressing. Will we go back to Maple Sugar & Vermont Spice? Absolutely. The food and service was wonderful. However, we would insist on sitting in the main dining room. If you go, you should, too.

A very cute and environmentally friendly cafe! I loved that they had eco-friendly alternatives,…read morelike linguini strips for stir bars instead of single use wood/plastic ones. I got the matcha latte with maple syrup and their egg and sausage breakfast sandwich. Either they forgot to add the maple, but I did not really taste it in my latte. It was still good and packed with matcha. The egg and sausage sandwich was more like an omelette sandwich. It was premade but still really good. Our total came out to be under $20 which was great!

Cute small little coffee shop up in Fairlee. I got a matcha and a gochugang cookie. The cookie had…read morea delightful kick of spice. There was one barista and she was very nice. There's a nice patio space as well. It shares a lot with a general store next door. Nice to check out both!

In Waitsfield a few weeks for a family matter, dad has lived in Waitsfield since the early 90's,…read morethis was my wife and I first time at Mad Barn, what a treat, everything was excellent, great vibe, food was outstanding.

We were looking for unique VT experiences while on our 3-day trip. The Barn dining and live music…read morewere coming up, so we gave it a chance. The restaurant itself is beautiful and trendy, great local brew selection and lounging seating area accommodated couch seating, high tops, bar and regular tables. A couple of game options helped us finish our drinks and extend the visit a bit. The staff were quick and friendly, however I have a lot fewer positive words to say about the food. We had beef chili with sweet potato fries. Not much beef was found in the chili along with very lacking flavor, no flavor to be more exact - no bay leaf or spice or any hint of garlic, anything would be great. The fries were great, no complaints here. The old fashioned I had abter the meal was quite deluted, missing the chatacter. The live music was not good, classical amature background performance you would hear in an indie movie. Another $100 dinner, not worth it.

Don't listen to the folks on here saying this place is "a hole on the wall." It's a funky spot with…read morelocal character and good food! From the skateboard wheel doorknobs to the ski masks behind the register to the chalkboard menus, Mad Taco has strong alternative vibes. The punk rock/ classic hip-hop soundtrack playing made this Xennial's little 90's heart happy. Other reviews are accurate when they say the tacos are absolutely packed with meat! My partner had the carnitas and I had the Colorado tacos with house mole sauce. SO good, I think this might be my fave mole sauce ever. He has food allergies; the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful in helping us know what was safe for him to order. We got the queso special as an appetizer... delicious and well-balanced. Def could've used more tortilla chips, as others noted, but that would've left less room for tacos. Finally, we got the tortilla soup. It had quite a smoky flavor and contained jalapeño slices, somewhat heavy on the spice. It had lots of chicken as compared to commercial soups. Smoky soups are not our thing. But for folks who are into that sort of thing, don't skip it! We liked the farm-to-table sourcing they advertised. The quality ingredients show through in everything they make. Also, the patio is dog-friendly; they even have dog bowls available outside. Glad our friends in the area recommended Mad Taco-- this place is the real deal!

We went here with some friends and kids and enjoyed a nice meal inside. The outdoor seating area is…read morealso cool and we enjoyed our food here. It also came pretty quickly. Food wise I like that they have a few choices for kids, although it's too bad they don't have a non-spicy ground beef option for kids. We split a special and the Ahi Tuna Tostada, which was tasty, although I wish the tuna portion was less meager. Smoked wings were decent and were spiced differently than others that I've had. Portion size was fair. Overall pretty positive experience and I'd come back to this location and/or explore the others.

This restaurant has definitely got "it" going. Walking in reminds you of walking into an old…read morefarmhouse. It's very inviting and friendly. The bar area is large and has a "Cheers" type atmosphere. The dining room is just off the bar. It's very accommodating. The only issue is the hump in the dining room floor and the lean of the building walking to the restroom. If you know, you know. The food was prepared with pride. The Clam Chowder was some of the best I have ever had. It was probably top three. I had the Chicken Pesto sandwich which was good. Good flavor but a little dry. The French Fries were plentiful and good. My wife had the burger which was prepared at a medium well. Very good taste and meat to bun ratio. (Ditto on the fries). The remainder of our party had the Meatloaf with mash and the Salmon. Both stated the food was really good. If in the area, definitely give this place a try.

Three of us dining each had the Faroe Island salmon. The salmon itself was well-prepared and…read morecooked. Unfortunately the rainbow carrots were raw. We don't know if that was the chef's intent, but it took the vibe off the meal. One of our party could not eat the raw carrots because of dentistry and asked to have them cooked more thoroughly. We enjoyed the salmon but not the meal as a whole.

Food: I got the breakfast sandwich with bacon and red onions, a maple scone, and maple latte. The…read morebreakfast sandwich was unique but one of the best I've had around. More akin to a breakfast panini, the gooey fluffy egg and cheese, crunchy bacon, and bright onions were perfectly supported by two slices of crunchy, crusty toasted sourdough. Such great flavor! The iced maple latte was a bit on the sweet side but still very much enjoyed it. TBD on the scone, but judging by how busy it was, it is gonna be great! Service: Friendly group passionate about what they do! Ambiance: Small town, comfortable bakery where I assume all the netizens gather.

We drove from Moretown (based on several recommendations) for a baked treat and coffee…read more We waited in a long line, which moved quickly, and ordered a London Fog, Maple Latte, Maple Scone, and Beet Focaccia. The scone was okay, as well as the latte...the coffee was dark roast and WAY too much for wanting to enjoy a simple latte. We will say that the customer service was great. The staff that took our order seemed a little overwhelmed, but she was kind and provided great customer service. Our thought is that while the food and drinks are mediocre, the bakery appears to be known for their bread. We would have loved to have the opportunity to try the bread, they did look delish!!