We loved this local place. Both had pasta dishes. Food and service were good. Atmosphere fine. The…read moreac didn't work well in the whole restaurant but it was very hot outside. Would go back.

This is the kind of local diner I always look for when I travel. Great food with local flair. Great…read moreservice. You feel like you are home with family when you walk in. I shared an omelette and pancakes with my friend. It was a good amount of food but I wasn't stuffed. The coffee was strong, and refilled often. I will be back!

2nd time there…read more... First time about 2yrs ago with out of town friends. Breakfast was just so-so. I decided to give Mae's a 2nd chance and went for a late breakfast/brunch yesterday (Sunday) . Walked in and was left to stand there, no acknowledgment...finally after approx. 4-5mins was told I could sit anywhere. by an older, flustered waitress. The place wasn't THAT busy. I ordered a Mae-Mosa (based on my check I think I was charged about $13-15?) which came in a beer pint glass...not at all a common way to serve a mimosa nor was it good.. By the way, there are no prices on the table card with the list of drinks...which were beer, wine or mimosas. I ordered waffles ($9.50) and a side of bacon ($4) "crisp" please. The consistency of the cold waffles was that of a wet sponge. Mushy. On the plate was a cute, but empty porcelain cow that was supposed to house maple syrup I assumed. I waited and waited to get the waitresses attention but to no avail so I got up, went over to where you pay and when I advised her I did not receive any maple syrup she never made eye contact with me...no apology and was quite busy counting her checks. I asked should I leave this lil' cow with you ? Again without looking up, said yes. While I waited for maple syrup which finally came but was given little plastic take out container filled and dropped off in a hurry...I thought the syrup tasted more like "pancake syrup" than Vermont's #1 pride and joy commodity. The "crispy bacon"? was far from crispy...1/2 of each of the 3 pieces was fat...and greasy as hell. I pulled apart what was edible and left a plate with lots of gristle . I truly should have sent all of it back but I was too hungry I guess and ate as much of what came out of the kitchen and was anxious to leave. Sooo my $25.50 Sunday brunch...with tax was extremely disappointing. I would have been MUCH better off going to the Morningside Bakery around the block which would have been better and less expensive. https://morningsidebakery.square.site/ It's a shame...and I'm not happy leaving a review like this as the owner & her husband are really nice folks but...Cest la vie.

Food was great ! Tomato and bacon soup was creamy , seasoned well and full of fresh tomatoes and…read morebacon . Grilled cheese with cheddar cheese was buttery and grilled to perfection ! Waitress was polite and attentive. Lots of seating , no booths . High bar and regular height tables .

This is one cafe that seems to be thriving this year (2025) with ample and friendly staff…read more ++. Ambiance is cheerful and comfy cafe with an attached gift shop. Architecturally it's the most commanding storefront in Rochester and is hard to miss. They offer several porch tables over looking the Main Street as well as a casual indoor DR. ++. Food is updated American comfort fare. Everything ( salads and sandwiches) I've had over the past decade has been very decent. Their sweets and floats are good too. They also serve ice cream ( but no creamies) at their country store. ++. Price is typical for the area +++. Service is friendly, attentive and competent. ++. Parking is a shared private lot and street MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane -- Disgusted - Don't bother =. Missed the Mark +. Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE... WHERE have you bee my LiFe!

Currently ( July2026) closed. Looking for new team to bring…read morethis back. It's got a loyal community and excellent tourist spot!

We had a party of 8 and gave an excellent review for excellent service on our last visit. We…read moreordered pizza, burgers, wings, a meatball sub and a grilled chicken Mexican salad. All was good except we received a Greek salad instead of the Mexican salad ( didn't realize it until I bit into it) We never received a return visit for drink refills but I did ask for ranch dressing for the " Mexican salad". They were very busy and we were very disappointed due to not receiving the correct order or a return for assistance. It took a very long time to get the bill and when we mentioned the salad the waitress said she didn't know and it was clear she didn't care. I think it's time to find a new place to visit. The food overall is delicious but the service this time was terrible.

Solid food, service was very friendly and responsive to all customers. Its very clear that this is…read morea friendly community that knows and respects each other. The ambiance was cozy. Country music, stuffed deer heads, warm lighting. Classic.

Been wanting to dine here for awhile and Valentine's Day was the perfect reason. Fixed menu was…read moreamazing. Portions were just right. I had the salmon. Hubby had the steak. Service was on point. Owner came out and chatted with each guest. Lovely atmosphere. Vermont cozy. If you have the opportunity, dine here. Tues-Sat 5:30-9:00pm.

Beautiful place and had a lovely dining experience. The food and service were both wonderful.read more

A really quaint spot. It's small, not a ton of tables, but wasn't a problem on a Saturday at noon…read more Friendly staff and a price point that made our stop the right call. The menu we found online was more limited than what they offer, which was a pleasant surprise. The food was good, nothing fancy, but good enough that we'll head back again tomorrow. Under $20 for 1 adult and 1 kid.

Disappointed a regular My husband and I have been going here for breakfast for a couple of years…read morenow. We typically go twice a month on Saturdays. We recently adopted a second puppy and are unable to go in for breakfast but love it so much, so we order it to go! Today, Mother's Day, I called to place my regular order and was met with a response that surprised me a bit. It wasn't so much what was said to me but how it was said. "I'm not taking any to go orders today. We are just too busy!" And then she hangs up. No apology, no empathy, no care for her loyal customer. I was taken aback, as this is not at all how this wonderful cafe operates. It is such a great place to go to. The staff and owners are friendly and welcoming, the food is fantastic and it feels like home. It is a true Vermont treasure and I'm hoping it was just a one off.

I was very happy with our evening and meal…read more Guys trip to the resort. The night before the six of them came in while I slept from a long day of work the night before. Tonight the seven of us decided to try and pop in right after the hot tub. I quickly turned around and went back to where we were staying as that certainly wasn't appropriate for the staff and other guests. Soon after I they were right behind me. After we all washed up we went back out and had a terrific time. Ann was our server. Although she could probably see right through all our shenanigans, I think she was certainly appreciative of the was I assisted her in some order on the table. She definitely enjoyed our company though in a good way, made her evening. Everyone ordered from the pasta bar, I ordered duck. I ordered a clam chowder too and I could have had another serving and been satisfied as my meal. Westminster Crackers for the win too! Only had duck once, this meal reminded me of Thanksgiving. Cooked perfectly, fall off the bone, mouthwatering bites. I could have had a plate of just the potatoes and vegetables too. Cannot remember what the dessert was called but was enjoyable. We stayed right to the end and probably a little later than they wanted us there. I tipped both cooks for a great job and appreciation. Before we left one of the other servers showed us the room next to where we were seated and the wall of birch trees looked great to tie the room together. Overall for off the Killington beaten path, this place is alright and worth coming to.

Service Open tables but wouldn't sit us. Understand being…read morebusy but just needed a seat and some water. Better places on the mountain.

So I was looking for a spot for us to work remote in Vermont for a week, and there were so many…read moreoptions. I was looking at an entire state so trying to whittle it down to a handful of options was tricky. I started with some specific things we wanted in a house, but then i decided to focus on local eat and drink options. And that's how I found Clear River Tavern. The word on line was that it was a great tavern, pretty good food, and extra like a disc golf mini course, live music and solid pool tables. After a week of living right up the road, walking distance(awesome), I can vouch for all those details. We got dinner or an appetizer at least 3 times; had drinks 3 or 4 times. The Sausage and pepper dog was pretty good, the pretzel bites were far better than they should have been, and I should add the service couldn't have been better. The guy bartender was all business, ina good way. Quick with a drink, and told me it was ok to bring my beer out back and play a couple holes of disc. The gal bartender was super sweet, and I watched her listen to some of the older locals talk about their day and she listened to every word. It's true, we picked our work remote location based on this Tavern, and it worked out so well.

Great value. Great service. Good food. Great company. When you're here you're in the Clear and who…read moredoesn't want that?