Emily's is a true local bar! Always amazing service and I love that she has yummy…read moresnacks/tapas/dinners to go with your drinks.... One of my favorite stops when out and about in the valley !

Very cute local spot. Everyone knows the owner and greets her personally and she is such a ray of…read moresunshine! The Cosmo I ordered was so great and they have a small dinner menu as well. given the chance, come early and order dinner. you won't be disappointed... tasted like the best home cooked meal ever. they also had live music and the band was awesome, I will definitely come back here!

We were finally able to try this restaurant and were blown away. We started with the beet root…read moresalad which was fresh and delicious. My husband had the gnocchi which was one of the best gnocchi we had ever tasted. I had the salmon which was cooked beautifully and the vegetables were fantastic. The service was impeccable. We will definitely be back!

Had a nice meal here last saturday night! Got the melted cabbage, a bao bun, and the char siu pork…read more The food was delicious, the bao bun being a highlight. The pork was served with a little asian slaw that was good, but definitely could've used more of it to balance the pork, and maybe some rice? Didn't feel like a complete meal. The waitress was also a bit cold, especially after we told her we weren't ordering drinks (we don't drink). She then asked if we'd looked at their mocktail section. Felt a bit pressured to buy something else and a bit like she was trying to run up the bill. I totally understand waitstaff wanting big tips, but it was a bit pushy. The ambiance was very nice, a bit awkwardly quiet, like maybe they could turn up the music a bit, but very pretty inside.

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.

Came with a friend for dinner! Love the setup here. Lots of parking, casual outdoor seating on the…read morelawn with multiple firepits going. The interior has the restaurant basically fully integrated with the kitchen - some tables are literally right in front of the pizza oven, which seemed warm so we opted for a table by the wall. It was fun to watch the pizza chefs at work and enjoy the barn atmosphere. The service was fine. Friendly, but slow despite the restaurant not being packed. The food was super yummy. We got their classic Evolution salad with the blue cheese added. We also ordered a half and half pizza. One half was pepperoni and peppers - delish. The other half was Punctuated Equilibrium - also delish, but we wanted more olives. Crust was nice and crispy. Would come back! Especially with my toddler for the al fresco dining.

I often visit this location when I'm in this neck of the woods as it's a really beautiful to hang…read moreand the scene is fun with games, kids/family's running around, fire pits, the farm, and river across the street. We sat inside this time because it was 30 min instead of an hour wait to be outside. In part I think you are paying for the experience here, not that the pizzas (or flatbreads which are pretty similar) aren't good but they are pricey. On this occasion we wanted to try the special salad but they were all out so we got the regular evolution. It's a simple, but fairly priced and deliciously dressed salad that I would recommend. Pizza wise we split medicine wheel, classic Vermont sausage, and a split pepperoni cheese for the kids. All of the pizzas were tasty but I maybe liked the herbs on the medicine pizza the best. Service we knew would be slow because of how busy it was but perhaps not as slow as it was. Drinks came relatively fast but then it took probably thirty minutes to place our order which, after waiting to get in, meant that kids weren't eating until well after 8 when we got there before 7 which was less ideal.

This is a must stop - great views, outdoor area. Small plates but also specials (the butternut…read moresquash soup was insane!). They keep things moving, it's very chill - and they donate all their tips to charity. Highly recommend!

Lawsons do have some fine liquids!…read more Attended a wedding welcome party at Lawsons, in their main dining area. The venue itself was very nice, open and airy, the food was great and from what I can tell standard menu items, set up to be catered. The beer, cold and delicious and staff friendly. One cool thing that I learned is their gratuity system is set up to help local non profits and charities, with a new charity receiving all (possibly a portion) of the tips. A very thoughtful way to help the local communities!

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.

The new Paradise is totally awesome. They have completely stepped up everything- from their…read moreselection of market goods to their food. We ordered some of their sandwiches and grilled items and were very impressed. The prices are solid and the ingredients were high quality and fresh. They have an awesome selection of baked goods, breakfast items, and coffee drinks too. Excellent spot for breakfast, lunch or to pick up some household staples. Also- they have AMAZING maple creemees!!! They are seriously so good and a good price point. They also sell good bread, Flatbread pizzas, specialty products, etc.

Ordered Italian Sub. Got a Turkey & Cheese. Of course didn't realize until we're 20 minutes away,…read moreso not going back. Also ordered a BLT with Avocado. The Avocado was $3 extra. The base BLT was fine, but the avocado was totally unripe. Like hard. Tomatoes in both sandwiches were like cardboard. Paradise used to be so good, and we have never had any complaints, but now..... Again, by the time we noticed, we were too far away to go back. Despite the food, the people there couldn't have been nicer.

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.

This place gets slammed during the winter holidays. It's one of the few restaurants in town that…read moredoes not take reservations, which we love, since we aren't good at getting our act together in advance for reservations most of the time -- but wait times can be very long. Pizza remains good, with an enjoyable, crisp, thin crust that falls somewhere between St. Louis style and New York style. It make the kiddos happy especially when they do their own builds -- a pesto base for one kiddo, marinara for the other. In years past, we had issues with over-salting and over-cheesing. Not this time around. Salads are a bit meh and small and overpriced for what they are, but ah well. I never seem to remember the lesson! I know staff were working hard, but b/c of the crowds, there were long waits and little check-in. We had to flag folks down for more water, a delayed dish, and at the end the check. Next time: takeout!

Not too shabby! My…read morehusband and I were trying to find a place that was opened since so many places were either closed or the wait was too long! Thankfully this place had a bar, so the wait wasn't bad... we even talked to another patron who was also waiting; he was extremely kind and we had a great conversation! Parking was easy and the lot is a fairly decent size. Staff was extremely busy, so it took a little time to actually order to go (we weren't in any rush!). The restaurant is definitely a locals' spot where people hangout or takeaway. The pizzas are quite large and what we ordered was pretty good! We definitely had left overs. I can't say it was the best pizza we had, but it definitely helped the cravings. *THE PIZZA-PIZZA: Red Sauce, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Sausage, Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion: Big (16") $27. In the end, I can say I would be back to try other dishes.

The Warren store is located in a tiny village on route 100 S Vermont. What a gorgeous venue that…read morehas everything and anything you could possibly want in relation to Vermont. We did not participate in any of the foods that they have an offer, but we did browse the store and bought some trinkets along with some clothes. Not a thing I normally do for today. I just couldn't resist. The staff are so friendly and helpful, they have parking outside, but it is limited so you have to try and find some street parking. They also have a beautiful river with small waterfalls running alongside the store. A lot of tourist visiting today, especially during leaf peeping season. It is definitely worth the stop.

We absolutely love the Warren Store! The vibes are so good the food doesn't need to be, but it IS!…read moreThis time around we had breakfast one day and lunch another (sadly eaten too quickly to be photographed). The 802 coffee grounds are A+ as are the friendly staff members. Can't wait to visit again.