BEYOND RUDE. After waiting to be seated for 10 min despite several open tables around me I chose…read morewhat I'd like to have (an omelet) and mention I'm allergic to wheat. The waitress says "we make pancakes in that same space on the grill, you're ok with that?" I said well could you have the chef just wipe down that portion of the grill it should be fine. She said "I'm not gonna do that, so if you're not ok with contamination then that's not for you". I was like- you can't take two seconds to just wipe it down? I got up and left- I have never EVER had an issue at a breakfast place in my life. They weren't busy- it's a Monday morning, no reason that should have been an issue. I will never go here again.

Excellent place to start your day. You are greeted with a…read morefriendly, big smile and it gets better from there. Fresh food made well with some interesting twists. The feel is warm with great service, but also the vibe offers a help yourself style for coffee , juice ,etc. you won't be disappointed!

Just how bad exactly does a restaurant have to be to make someone reactivate a Yelp account that's…read morebeen dormant for 9 years, just to warn people? Well, apparently this is it. In my nearly 30 years now working in, with, and patronizing the food and beverage industry, I've never experienced such repugnant service as what Suzy and I had at The Downtown Grocery. I should point out that we weren't just the usual tourist who come to Ludlow to ski. We actually lived here for several years, and I couldn't post this review until we moved away because of the owner's repeated behavior of attacking people on social media who disagree with or criticize him. The food here is "fine", it's not actually bad or anything. But it is tiny in portions (a rarity for Vermont), and it's overly "chef-y" without actually executing well. It's one of those places where the chef probably thinks that he would get a Michelin star if only they would come to see him, but I can tell you having eaten at over 100 cumulative Michelin stars in my life this is nowhere close. It fails in flavor, presentation, and execution. But again, not terrible. The setting is actually kind of nice too, somewhat homey which is juxtaposed and ruined by the arrogance of the staff. If you don't mind being guaranteed to wait well beyond your actual reservation time, and then waiting probably another hour just to get some meager first courses, then maybe this is the place for you? I doubt it though, there are so many options just in Ludlow alone, and even more that are worth the 45 minute drive to Woodstock or Manchester to avoid having to eat here if you want a "nice" meal. Whatever you do absolutely avoid coming any time near "stick season" or "mud season" (Vermonters will know) because you're guaranteed to get even worse service then. Ludlow has a ton of restaurants for such a small town, many of them quite good. This is the ONLY place we actively recommended friends and guests of ours to avoid. Even the crappy fake taco place down the street got occasional business over this place due entirely to the repeated piss poor attitude of the two owners.

Had no clue this gem was here! Popped in on a Wednesday night for a drink and sat at the bar…read morechatting to the wonderful bartender. I had their specialty Ruby Bulleit cocktail with bourbon, ginger liqueur, and blood orange juice - the blood oranges were so juicy and fresh! My partner enjoyed the Smokey Elder, which had mezcal, ginger beer, and some other fun ingredients. After scanning the ever changing menu on their chalkboard - we were inspired to order the maple creme brûlée with fresh black berries. It was delightful. Can't wait to come here for dinner sometime soon. Make sure you make a reservation!

Can I just say... we had the absolute best cheesesteak here. It happened yesterday, and I can't…read moretell you how many times my best friend and I have brought up the cheesesteak in all its unforgettable majesty today. Is it weird to form such a strong bond with a sandwich?! The bun was toasted just right, perfect ratio of meat, cheese, veg.... Shoelace fries on the side... sigh.... We will most certainly be back. Please tell the cheesesteak I'll be thinking of her.

I cannot rate the food, as we left without being served…read more The 1 star is for the 10 minutes my friend and I were soundly ignored by the wait staff. The place has a large sign advising patrons not to come into the restaurant, and to wait in the small entrance area to be let inside. So we dutifully waited. And waited. The servers were milling around and had to have noticed us, but we got nothing. Even a wave or a "Just a minute" signal would have been great. But nope, just them walking right by us several times with no acknowledgment whatsoever. The kicker is that while the booths were full, the large bar was empty save for 3 people eating. There were SEVERAL empty seats. We left and had a fantastic lunch down the way at The Vermont Country Store. Not in a hurry to try this place again.

I came here with a group of 12 on a Saturday night. We made a reservation and had an entire room…read moreupstairs to ourselves (with our own bathroom!). This restaurant does shareables so you order a bunch of apps and entrees to split with the table. The waiter was very helpful determining the right amount of food to order. We ordered almost everything off the menu. Not one plate disappointed. Everything was incredible and the portions were good too. The atmosphere was rustic but elegant. Highly recommend this spot for a nice dinner!

Great, great place to dine family style. Delicious food and if you mention in your reservation, you…read moremay get the private room upstairs.

Reading the reviews, I didn't know what to expect but it was quite an experience. We came on a…read moreMonday afternoon (Labor Day) and there was nobody around. We looked around at the fresh and frozen pies and they looked appealing. As others have mentioned, there are no prices so that was a little disconcerting. A gentleman came and helped us and as noted in prior reviews, he was somewhat gruff but I didn't take it as grumpy or mean. My take, unsubstantiated by any scientific evidence, is that not every store owner is pre-disposed to having a neurotypical customer-centric focus. That being said, we were offered coffee with our pie slices and a place to sit. There is currently a lot of construction going on at the place because the business was hit hard after COVID and then flooding in Vermont in 2023 caused significant damage. My blueberry coffee cake was good. I will say it wasn't worth $8 per slice. As noted, the prices are sky high here. For two slices, two coffees, a small bag of cookies and a peanut butter bar it was $36....$39 if I wanted to pay by card so I opted for cash and saved the $3. Probably if prices were posted, customers would immediately turn around and walk out. When I saw the price of the pie slice, I immediately thought "This is as expensive as Manhattan". I don't mind as much when I shell out big bucks for food there because it's expected but it was a bit of a shock to see those prices in Vermont. To wrap it up, I agree with others that this place is overpriced and service is brusque at best. However, if prices had been posted, I would have given this 3 stars easily because I appreciate a direct and no-nonsense approach to running a business.

We visited after the recent Honey Festival in town. All baked goods were frozen. No prices were…read moreposted. We picked up the lemon pound cake and a 2 pack of cinnamon rolls. The total price was $52. There was a surcharge for using a credit card. The 2 rolls were $18!! We don't mind paying for something that is exceptional however that was not the case. The owner even seemed annoyed by our visit. When we got home we thawed out the rolls. They were only cooked on the outer edge and the inside was raw. Raw! It literally turned to mush. We had to toss it because it was already coated with icing ands couldn't be rebaked. For the second roll we decided to bake it since the first one was raw and the dough was even stretchy. That did absolutely nothing. Guessing since it was half baked it couldn't be rebaked. It could make someone ill with the rawness. I messaged the owner on FB and no reply. We will not be going there again. We visit Las Olas in the winter and frequent upscale bakeries paying $60 for a cake. A cake that is freshly baked and exceptional. The lemon pound cake we bought was actually freezer burnt. Again if the item was fresh baked it's worth the cost. We always support local and small businesses. We understand how ingredients cost a lot, especially these days, but these products are frozen and there is no date on each package to indicate the date it was made. I wish I realized that before I got home. If I lived closer I wouldn't returned the products. A complete disappointment and waste of money.

Stopped in for breakfast on a trip to Killington. Cute cafe, fast service. The banana bread french…read moretoast, served with real maple syrup is a 10/10 (even for somebody that prefers a savory breakfast). Would recommend a stop here. Didn't order any but they do have alcohol on the menu.

This is my favorite spot in killington. The omelets are amazing and the pancakes are the best I've…read moreever had.

This place is absolutely delicious and the price is so good it's a very decent price and when they…read moreserve u they definitely fill ur plate with the food I recommend this place to everyone! lol

Attentive wait staff, real corned beef and numerous breakfast offerings. The only downside is…read moreminimal parking.

I've come here with friends multiple times while visiting to ski at Killington. This spot is very…read morehomey and servers all kind. The pancakes and waffles are delicious while the maple syrup is made in house and sold in bottles as well. Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping here for brunch if visiting the area. My only comment is that the coffee is not very strong but otherwise, the food and service is exceptional.

Amazing place for breakfast. Very chill vibe with super friendly service, reasonable pricing and a…read moresmall portion of the space for last minute VT goodies for gifts. Pancakes were massive. Potatoes small and crispy, packed with flavor. Coffee decent strength too. A+

Scrumptious and beautifully crafted food. Very nice staff and owners are a huge part of it. They…read moreaccommodate to your allergies with a smile.

It was a bit out of the way for us but well worth the drive. The food was top notch. Donna was…read moresupper nice and helpful as our server. There were a lot of specials that it made it difficult to choose what to get. I got a burger that was perfect! My DH got a salad I can't remember which one. The desserts were SO good! We shared the ooey gooey maple pie and strawberry cheesecake.

Booked this place super last minute for a one night stay while skiing at Okemo, and I can't say…read moreenough good things about it. The location, atmosphere, and service were all wonderful. Yes, it's an inn so small and a bit older, but that just adds to the cozy charm and makes it a perfect northern getaway. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the heated bathroom floor, towel warmer, and shower jets were such a nice touch. We were even welcomed with warm cookies waiting in the room. Breakfast is included and made fresh. You choose your options ahead of time, which was great. The TV in the room is small, but it fits the cozy vibe. There are plenty of books and games in the lobby and extra room for entertainment. One small note, I'd recommend staying in an upstairs room, as some of the floorboards creak and I imagine the sound carries to rooms below. Since we were only there for a short time, we mainly interacted with Peter at the bar and he was fantastic. He even added something to my drink to make it sweeter. I would absolutely stay here again on my next Okemo trip and would love to try dinner next time too.

Wow.....I am so glad Yelp helped me find the Hidden Kitchen at Weathersfield Inn. I was staying…read morenearby and lamenting the fact that almost nothing was open on Sunday night in and around Ludlow VT. Knowing that I had to eat, I started my search and came across this highly rated place. As we walked in, there was a group of folks walking out with satisfied looks on their face and one gentleman said, "Enjoy your dinner" with gusto. We entered the quaint lobby and followed the signs to the dining room where we were greeted by several friendly and helpful employees. They offered us a seat at the bar while they prepared out table and I had an amazing smoked old fashioned. We were seated shortly and from there on, the evening just kept exceeding expectations. Our waiter was really exceptional. I can't recall his name but he made the night extra special. We started with spicy tuna bites where we great and a perfect size for an appetizer. I had the surf and turf special which was really great. I sampled some of my husband's NY Strip and it was also very nice. We tried to save room for dessert and I had an exceptional peanut butter bar. That was awesome. My better half had a pistachio brulee cheesecake. It had a good flavor but I thought the texture was too soft, but to be honest is was good. It just didn't meet the same level as everything else. The atmosphere the whole night was wonderful. The place as low ceilings and there were a lot of tables so I thought it might be too loud but it was perfect. The hospitality oozed warmth, every person I interacted with was lovely and we left with big smiles on our faces. If we'd run into anyone coming into dinner as we were leaving, I'm sure we would have told them to enjoy their meal as well. Highly recommend Weathersfield Inn for a meal.