Papa Pete's was the best choice for breakfast while in Bennington. The staff were funny and attentive, our food was hot and delicious, and the atmosphere was comfortable and authentic. The lumberjack breakfast was as perfect as described on the menu and the coffee was hot and fresh. Highly recommend Papa Pete's for breakfast. read more

We arrived for brunch at 11:00 a.m. and were told there would be about a one-hour wait, even though the restaurant appeared to be only about one-quarter full. We had also seen photos online showing mimosas being served, but were disappointed to learn they were not available. The space itself is quite small, which may contribute to the wait times. Unfortunately, as we decided to leave, we learned the restaurant was closing before the typical lunch hours. Overall, the experience did not match our expectations based on what we had seen online. read more

Very friendly people a wonderful atmosphere in the place. Small breakfast spot promoting a giant pancake. Well we were intrigued as the next table was served a pancake bigger than most pizzas these days. So we were a group of four and decided to order the pancake with blueberries with sides of bacon and hash. The pancake was enormous but a bit disappointed that we were only provided with a small amount of syrup and had to pay for more. Well we bought a $10 jug and took the rest home. All was delicious but the pancake kid of sat in my stomach all day read more

Papa Pete's - Blueberry pancake - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

This place was fun! Tiny little spot. The owner/waitress was a hoot, friendly and helpful. We had the famous 14'' blueberry pancake and all three of us could only eat half but the leftovers were delicious the space is eclectic with decorations for every season and holiday but I enjoyed it the breakfast plates we got were all yummy- everyone enjoyed their eggs in their different styles and the toast was yummy. We enjoyed the local maple syrup from a nearby farm- my friend bought some to go which was really reasonably priced. Would eat here again if stopping through Bennington. read more

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Terrible. I gave them two stars because the service was good, but the food and the cost - terrible. Uncooked pancake. Bacon that was reheated most likely more than once. Hard as a rock. Reheated fried home fries. And the smell of Lysol being sprayed at the end was icing on the cake. read more

Ok. I really like this place. Homey feel. Courteous service. Good food. Here's my issue. We got the 14" pancake. It was not bad. With a pancake of that size, how much syrup would you expect? At least a third of a cup, right? Nope. You get about three ounces of syrup. That's the amount of syrup people typically use for a silver-dollar stack of pancakes. But never fear. They'll give you another two ounces of syrup...for two dollars. I guess capitalism has to do what it does best: capitalize. read more

Papa Pete's was disappointing. When we arrived (10 am on a Saturday) they told us food would be a 30 minute wait, which was fine so we took a table. We ordered coffee (which tasted like Folger's, it was mediocre) and water. We placed an order for 3 eggs, hash browns, and white toast along with a giant banana pancake. We were told the giant pancake would take 20 extra minutes. I said that was fine and said we could take the dishes as they were ready, the waitress said "that's not how we do things here, they all come out together." We waited for 45 minutes and received the smaller items, and the waitress said the pancake was getting put on the grill now so it would be another 20 minutes, even though she had told us everything would come out together. The smaller items were fine, but unseasoned. The giant pancake came out after 1 hour total and it was fine, but it could have had more bananas. One small container of maple syrup was provided for the pancake and extra small containers are $2 each, so use sparingly. read more

Papa Pete's - The "giant pancake" post-hour long wait. - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

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Food amazing, along with the portion sizes! My husband had the giant pancake and I had the stuffed French toast with fresh blueberries!!! Owner is amazing she makes it a place to be in. Service was great and lots of laughs. Ambiance is down home and great. If you're easily offended you may not want to stop. This place reminds me of a big family! We will be back again and again. We also were able to park our 5th whee and truck no problem read more

Papa Pete's - Stuffed French toast with blueberries - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

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Papa Pete's not only has the largest pancakes I have ever seen, but they are also delicious! Everything we ordered from the pancakes, to the breakfast burrito, to the homemade corned beef hash was incredible. What we may have enjoyed more was the owner Kathy's hospitality, though. She was so friendly, funny, and welcoming and made our breakfast feel like we were guests in her home. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area. read more

I may have only been passing through between NY and NH, but this diner feels like home. We were welcomed like old friends that have been too busy to stop in. Not only was our waitress amazing, the owner was also quick to attend our needs. The Christmas Eve specials included a Monte Cristo, and it took me back to my childhood. The fresh maple syrup just took it over the top. If you're hoping for a corporate cookie cutter, look somewhere else. If you want grandma's home cooking, and the warmth and love it comes seasoned in: this is the place. Thanks again for the amazing service. ~RJ~ read more

Best staff ever. It's like a comedy show and best big breakfast for an entertaining and relaxing start to the day. Come to laugh and roll with the punches. Enjoy a "Vermosa" or two and make sure you tell the Bitch how wonderful she is. She is awesome and deserves it. Seriously, Kathy, you made our visit memorable and we thank you! read more

Papa Pete's - Two Vermosas and a Mimosa - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

The service was very friendly. The owner is very welcoming. This place is an authentic Vermont breakfast experience. It is in a rundown little drafty building with pictures of guests all over the walls. Locals were there discussing their truck problems and drinking soda with their giant pancakes at 8am to fuel their day of hard work ahead. They are known for their giant pancakes. We shared the adult/kid size and it was huge. Their giant pancakes are the size of a medium pizza and could easily feed a whole family! They give you real maple syrup in a small container but it went further than we expected as we dipped rather than poured as recommended by the owner. The pancake was very thick and dense. My husband prefers fluffy, light, crispy pancakes but I loved the thickness of it. I must say, however, the best thing I had was the corn-beef hash. It was delicious, very meaty and had a great texture. read more

I had a fabulous omelette. Very unusual cinnamon apple and cheddar omelette. Fabulous Home fries as well. I only wish their hours were better. I believe they close before lunch and only open for breakfast. read more

I've been going to thos cute little place for years and always been happy. Last week hubs and I went and the owners daughter was rude and bossy. She acted like she was doing us a favor by being there. While there a customer choked and the daughter yelled at the customer telling him if he was going to choke he needed to take it outside. Wow! Just wow! I've been in customer service basically my whole life and was horrified by the actions of the daughter of the owner. read more

My favorite place to eat out. Great atmosphere, the staff are warm and welcoming. They talk and share stories and make it inviting. The food is outstanding! I am still unsure how they make their home fries but they are crispy on the outside and like melt in your mouth mash potatoes on the inside. You have to try when you go, you will be missing out if you don't. Everything else tastes amazing and is fresh and always looks great. The maple syrup they have is also worth noting. While I have tried countless "real" maple syrup I have never been a fan except theirs. It is not overly sweet and is great with French toast, pancakes, or whatever floats your boat. If you are in the area I recommend eating here and if you're up for a challenge try their giant pancakes! 10/10. read more

The food is good, but there are some things in there not enough, workers and decorations are OK

Went in fall of 2023, amazing food, huge portions (the small pancake was giant and delicious!), staff was outstanding with service and fun. Hope to return this fall read more

We were spending a fall weekend in the area and ate outside, which in and of itself was so kind of the waitress because she was the only one working that morning. She brought out a treat for our dog, and just was so, so kind and funny, fantastic service. Beyond the great service, the giant pancakes (and I do mean giant) were so yummy, as was the bacon. Can't wait to stop back here during our next trip to Vermont, I highly recommend Papa Pete's to anyone in the area! read more

I thought I reviewed this place before but apparently not. We stopped on the way back to NY from a ski trip to Okemo. It was a Sunday morning and the crowd was pretty light but that filled in a bit while we ate. From the street this place doesn't look very special and the interior decor is a bit outdated but the food was exactly what we were looking for. The menu isn't as big as many comparable diners but the offerings vary enough to keep everyone satisfied. Items from burgers to pancakes to reubens to a variety of egg based breakfasts. I had the philly cheese omelet and my wife had Poached eggs. Our son had a pbj which he devoured. The breakfast potatoes were excellent and the horse sauce on the side of my philly was a nice touch. Omelet was good and packed with meet and peppers. Poached eggs were cooked good as well. Food came quick but they had one waitress in duty who was super friendly but she was stretched thin. So while the food was on the good side of fair and pricing Very good, the one waitress won me over with her table side manner. She gets 5 Stars. Spoiler alert: no reflection on the food but the next sentence may spoil your appetite. Our four year old was very tired from a long weekend and choking a bit from his allergies. He choked so much that he vomited at the table a bit (before eating his entire sandwich) Without missing a beat, the waitress brought napkins and towels to help clean him up. He didn't make much of a mess but she made him and us all feel comfortable with the mishap. We found out she was a mother and school teacher so it made sense. I don't wish this on any of the future diners but I just needed to mention bc so many servers could have made a big deal, shamed or ignored what happened and this women stepped up. Thank you to her and we will definitely be back when he's feeling a bit better. As noted above, he proceeded to eat his entire meal after that and her service was a big part in that. read more

Papa Pete's - Poached eggs - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

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Loved this place. Epic pancakes and omelets. Along with an amazing hostess in Kathy. Would definitely recommend.

Pretty disappointing across the board. The building is grungy and rundown, which should have been my first clue to leave. Service was meh - the server/owner was much more invested in her conversation with other local business owners (the people who own The Local - which we will be boycotting moving forward based on that conversation). The conversation included some pretty gnarly details about the state of the building the diner is located in (apparently they share a landlord). Like I said, she was very invested in THAT convo. The giant pancake was good, but this is where the scale tipped completely in the wrong direction. For a massive, plate sized, extra fluffy pancake, we were provided a tiny deli cup of syrup....and then told if we wanted more we could buy it by the bottle. Are you kidding me?? You know you are a diner in VERMONT, right? The land of flowing maple? The rest of the food (bagels, hash, eggs and benedict) were basic, nothing to write home about and definitely not worth the bill at the end of the meal. Do yourself a huge favor and skip over to Iron Coffee in Hoosick Falls. Owner Mike Milliron makes every customer feel like the only person in the room. He renovated his building (it's gorgeous and so so clean), and he's doing great things with coffee (roasts his beans in house!). It's more of a coffee house so has a very limited but very delicious menu of breakfast sandwiches. read more

Big parking lot for a small spot. We showed up before the rest of our party and they had no problem with us sitting early and ordering drinks. The service was just great. And the food, so much food!! We tried to finish it all but just couldn't. Just a wonderful little breakfast spot that you have to hit up if your in the area. read more

Papa Pete's - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

Very cute restaurant and friendly service. Brought my pup and ate on the deck, the staff had treats and brought out a water bowl for her (so sweet)! Food came out quick and was tasty read more

I have to say, this place exceeded my expectations by a mile. From the exterior, it is completely unassuming and old town charm. But once we stepped inside, the owner was vibrant, welcoming, and funny as can be. We had the giant pancake and an assortment of beanies, which were a once in a lifetime experience! I absolutely loved this place and I'm looking forward to going back again sometime soon. I am pretty sure that this place is a landmark to this community. read more

Papa Pete's - The world famous giant pancake. - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

Seriously the best pancakes we've ever had!! 1000% worth the wait!! Get there, & go hungry!! read more

What a great little find! Reservations needed! If our travels bring us back to southwestern Vermont, we will definitely revisit! Run by mother/daughter team. Super nice and hospitable and who also take the pandemic seriously and cautiously abide by the required procedures. That being said, we were lucky to grab an outside table for us and our 2 dogs, who were treated just as great as we were. I highly recommend this place. We had a multi meat sandwich that was a special and the huge blueberry pancake that we had to take home. This is large enough to be shared. You should definitely try this place if you are in the area!! Yum!! read more

Papa Pete's - a pancake covered in powdered sugar - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

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Papa Pete's of Bennington VT took over the Top Notch Diner over a year ago, which is located on the east edge of Bennington close to the junction of the Bennington Bypass (VT 279). They serve breakfast (all day) and lunch Thursdays-Sundays closing at 3PM, so it has been a challenge for me to stop here at the right time since I drive by here when they're already closed. The atmosphere inside is the same as its predecessor inside has the homey diner feel with booth seating, table seating, and lunch counter seating with kitchen in the back. The menu here sounds pretty appetizing offering the typical breakfast favorites (served all day) egg dishes, omelets, pancakes, French toast, homemade hash, homemade muffins & sourdough bread, home fries, Green Mountain Coffee and more. The lunch menu offers sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, and more. They offer several posted daily specials as well as $5 breakfast and lunches on Fridays. The prices are fair, most items priced in the $5-$11 range. Recently, I had lunch here and was seated in a comfortable booth. I ordered an ice water and started out with a cup of hot minestrone soup ($2.50), which was out of this world and had small penne pasta, vegetables, & kidney beans in a hearty tasting tomato broth, great on a cold day. I decided to go with the BLT ($5.75) on toasted sourdough bread (add $1) served with a side (I chose mashed potatoes) and dill pickle chips. The food was up quickly. The homemade mashed potatoes were very good, which were chunky and soft and topped with homemade gravy. The BLT was very good too, which had crispy juicy bacon strips and the sourdough bread upgrade was definitely worth it! While I was eating, the owner was going around and taking pictures of customers at each table after they finished eating, to put up on their wall. I love pictures, but I was in Yelp mode and I try to stay discreet in all my reviews. I decided to get much of my food to go, cash out, and boogie. I still had a busy afternoon including a visit to the Bennington Museum. Overall, the food was standard looking, but very good tasting which counts for a lot in my reviews. The service was efficient and I'd return again if the place is open and I'm passing through town. NOTES: Cash Only FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bennington-VT/Papa-Petes-of-Bennington-VT/189049503043 read more

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Awesome pancakes! Yes, they take the covid issue seriously! Thankfully they show concern for the health and well-being of their patrons. Yes, you are required to make reservations but I got there very early and didn't need to but again, they asked for my number to "contact trace." I am a relatively private person because of my career in entertainment but I'm onboard with protecting my community and fellow patrons. I have a motorcycle and gladly wear a helmet, I drive a car and gladly wear a seatbelt. While the pancakes are to die for, I'll still wear the mask.... read more

Papa Pete's - Banana and blueberry pancakes. I call it a snare drum cake. - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

Very expensive but food is good. Burger and fries 2 vermosas (apple cider and champagne) 2 eggs over easy, home fries, and bacon $52 yes it was $52 that did not include the tip. The meat is fresh never frozen delivered daily from a farm down the road. The service was very polite and the place was very clean. The food was good but we were just taken aback by the price. Easy GPS access and plenty of parking read more

Did a weekend girlfriend's trip to see the autumn foliage and stumbled upon this little gem. This family restaurant is operated by Cathy (mother) and Erica (daughter). You'll never meet two more funny, hospitable, lovely ladies. The food was delicious. Papa Pete's is known for their crazy big pancake. As big as a pizza pie. Many of us had the lumberjack breakfast, which included a smaller version of their giant pancake, and of course real Vermont maple syrup. Everything was delicious! Also try the Apple cider mimosas. They are only open until 12:30, last services is about 11:30. Because of COVID, seating is limited so call ahead and make reservations. read more

Hands down the best biscuits and gravy on the planet - or at least the parts of the planet we have been to! By themselves, the biscuits are a bit dry, but that sausage gravy? incredible! A unique item on the menu was the apple and cheddar omelet - a combination of cinnamon and sugar apples and Vermont chedder made gor an excellent flavor combo! it was an excellebt choice! Looking at other tables, we all wished we had gotten a pancake - they are the size of a dinner plate and dressed up with your choice of fruit toppings and powdered sugar. We didn't get one but we will the next time - and there will be a next time! Our waitress was very helpful and did a good job. read more

Papa Pete's - apple and cheese omelet - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

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Great food with great service! Call to make a reservation. Outdoor seating. The owner was very friendly and made sure we had a great experience! We ordered the Vermossa ( Vermont mimosa made with apple cider) which was yummy. The homemade corned beef hash was the best I ever tasted. Not too salty and just delicious. Thank you for opening safely. read more

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The freshest corn beef hash I've tasted! The place is nostalgic and they have a sign saying the last diner for 20 miles... well I'd say the best diner for 20 miles. Highly recommend read more

This was a gem of a restaurant. The owner was very welcoming and treated us to a complimentary bottle of the local maple syrup. The food was amazing and filling. A real good breakfast spot in Vermont! read more

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The food was mediocre. Service was absolutely terrible. When I asked for another drink because I didn't like mine the waitress rolled her eyes and said she didn't have time. The staff was yelling constantly and complaining about the "rush" even though the place was empty. read more

Awesome family diner. We dined here on 2/12/22 and loved it. Food and vibes were great. Highly recommend

Best breakfast in Vermont, fast and friendly service every time. Very reasonable prices.

Food is great!! Server was kind and friendly. We're a family of 4 so it was a little strange that the food came out one by one (kids meal, adult, adult , kid) and you almost feel weird eating before the kids. They're also open until 2 but the owner is older and may close at 12 ish so you may want to call first. Loved the atmosphere and the hot delicious food. read more

Papa Pete's - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont

Amazing breakfast! Super friendly service. Eggs, bacon, sausage and kielbasa! (Yes, lost of meat) If your looking for a great breakfast (all day) stop here! read more

Great food and friendly service. Do yourself a favor and get the giant pancake! Cute little outdoor seating when the weather is nice. read more

Papa Pete's - Diners Near Me - Bennington, Vermont