Stopped for lunch on our way to Stowe. Very clean. Very friendly. Good vibes. And fantastic food! Had 'The Bloody' with the local cucumber vodka and it was delicious! For lunch, we ordered the pumpkin soup with a popover, chicken confit, and maple turkey bacon sandwich. All 3 dishes were so awesome that me and my husband ended up just sharing everything because we wanted to share the goodness! read more

Rustic Roots - 'The Bloody' - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

Cute little place, nicely decorated, cozy atmosphere. Food: Eggs Benny, one of my favorite staple breakfast dishes- overall ok. Poached egg was a bit under creating a less appealing egg white that was runny. Hollandaise had a bit too much lemon for my taste. Beautiful presentation, however. Potatoes that came as a side were nicely seasoned. Veggie burger- bland and slightly dry. Great concept though. Curried squash soup - what curry? Basic squash bisque, nothing special. Service was good. read more

We just stumbled on this ch and went in to check it out. Great service, great food (breakfast all day) great ambience. Next time, I plan to try their Bloody Marys. Have tried the Bloody Marys: my father has always made the greatest bloody Mary's on the planet....until now. Spices made with their own home made smoked combination and beautifully served. read more

Rustic Roots - This is the interior to a charming little restaurant in Shelburn, VT. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

We have had brunch there twice. Food was very good, the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon were excellent and the turkey sandwich was good (but not great). At another visit, the eggs benedict were very good. Service is VERY good and the manager is very friendly and knowledgeable. Coffee was nothing special. Recommend reservations as they can get quite busy. read more

Came here with a group of 9 for brunch. Definitely reserve ahead of time because there was always people waiting to get in. Theres a parking lot in the back that can fit about 10-15 cars Food was delicious. I ordered the rustic breakfast. A very buttery and perfect popover. My friend had a bloody Mary that he was racing about. The service was excellent! Definitely will be back here next time I'm in the area read more

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Cute cafe with thoughtful brunch fare and wonderful service. Their mainstay popovers and home fries are cooked a bit too dark brown for my silky liking--better for those who prefer crunchy over silky texture. read more

This was our first time here! It was small and quaint, the staff was very welcoming and helpful! We all had the mocha to start, and it was MAGICAL, a perfect blend of coffee and chocolate. We tried the Eggs Benedict, Shirred Eggs (bacon and mushroom) and the rustic breakfast. The coffee maple sausage was dreamy! Also, the herb butter? To die for! (Don't be lame and ask for plain) the homemade marmalade was so good too! If you're looking for local eatery with a amazing atmosphere, and scrumptious food. This is the place to be! #thebrunchbunchstrikesagain read more

Rustic Roots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

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This place is wonderful! Was visiting in the area & saw some great reviews so we went for a late lunch. I had the chicken liver mousse. It was outstanding, it also included a boiled egg that my husband enjoyed. The mostarda was fantastic with the mousse & rye toast. The hand made potato chips were thin, crisp, salty perfection. The restaurant is small & busy. Our server was prompt though our lunch did take some time to prepare. read more

Rustic Roots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

Such a gem. The food was delicious. I was appreciative of our waitress giving us the inside about what's happening around the area that weekend. It was nice to sit outside and enjoy our meal. read more

delicious breakfast, great service, great location popovers are amazing must order! very easy to make reservations -- which I highly recommend especially on weekends read more

This is a small place. Expect to wait if you come during "prime times". I came before lunch primetime and all tables were already occupied. They have a small bar, and actually have a liquor license here too. They have Titos vodka, and organic Praire gin along witb some other regional options and of course some of the usual suspects. The menu is small and they serve breakfast all day. They are open some evenings for dinner as well I gather. But focus is breakfast and lunch. I had their popular breakfast option that included eggs, breakfast meats, potatoes and a popover. The eggs were poached without hesitation, and poached really nicely. The breakfast meats were good, I much preferred the sausage to the ham. The popover was great. The service was good and attentive. I can see why this place is so highly rated. Parking in back. read more

Yummy, large portions and good coffee! Quite small, so make a reservation if you can.

Stars for cute place, kind helpful host, menu offerings, the outside seating for our pups and 4star crepe. Breakfast was overdone and disappointing. If you are going to serve Breakfast at the very least your egg game should be on point. read more

Rustic Roots - Eggs ordered med well, yolks completely runny and egg white overdone. Eggs on right were the replacement - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

I stopped in here to pick up breakfast sandwiches, so we didn't sit down for food-- but I wish we had! It's so cute & cozy inside and their bloody mary's looked delicious. The sandwiches were substantial and the service was excellent & incredibly friendly (especially when I had to call back a second time to ask if they could actually hold off on making the sandwiches because we wouldn't be arriving for another 30 minutes to pick them up). Would love to go back next time we're in VT for a full brunch experience. read more

Stopped in for a late breakfast and was quickly seated at the bar. Nice quant surroundings, and it was fun to hear the staff welcome the majority of the people entering by their first names. Clearly this is a popular place with the locals. The ice coffee was above average, great taste (not watered down). I got a spinach and bacon omelette home fries and a popover. The omelette was outstanding, really fresh, fluffy and perfectly cooked! The home fries were just ok, a little dry and no real flavor. The popover was a little over cooked so the outside was a little too crunchy and dry. Service was superb but the place could use a good deep clean. Sitting at the bar I had time to stare at the nooks and crannies that could use a scrub. As always wish I could give half stars I would give a 3.5 based on potential. The good here outweighs the average, there is NO bad here. If I'm in the area I will return, the omelette, coffee and service would be worth the trip. read more

Rustic Roots - Hard to see but the frame around the ice maker, the crevice next to the cooler and obviously some of the surfaces need a good clean. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

Excellent quality and unique offerings Charming atmosphere What Vermont is all about! read more

Service was decent, although there was some sense of wanting you to finish and get on your way--which is understandable in such a small restaurant. The food was adequate, but fell short of my expectations which were based on the menu descriptions. I'm sure many enjoy this decent breakfast/lunch establishment, but I was not overly impressed on my last visit, although the experience was positive enough to warrant another try. I'd like to rate it 3.5 stars, a bit of granularity here would be helpful. read more

This is a small place and pretty loud, but they have a small wrap-around deck so we sat outside. The food was interesting, everything was just a bit different than we were expecting. The pancakes were fluffy but also a bit tough, the french toast was a type of wheat bread I think, the coffee maple sausage didn't taste like coffee or maple but it was pretty good, and the eggs were eggs. Definitely worth trying, but be prepared for something a bit different than your average diner. read more

Amazing little place in Shelburne, VT. Great customer service, nice, smiling, happy staff. Food was amazing. Pancake and blood mary were the star. read more

Rustic Roots - Shirred Eggs, Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

Finally stopped in here for a sit down meal after doing take out lunches for almost a year - and talk about worth it! The service was fabulous and worth the extra time to just sit and enjoy. Of course great company always makes things seem brighter, but the experience was entirely fabulous from start to end. We arrived for brunch around noon and were able to be seated immediately; it looked like we had narrowly caught the tail end of a brunch rush so maybe call ahead or plan to wait since the dining area has limited seating. The interior, as the name conjures, is totally rustic themed - lots of exposed and weathered wood (tables, chairs, walls, ceilings, bar counter). They feature a local artist on a rotating basis and always have work for sale (postcards, pottery, and prints). The food is tastefully crafted and artfully presented - local and fresh. In the past I have always gotten the seasonal sandwich (pumpkin croquette was my favorite so far) but today I went with the namesake 'rustic breakfast' and a well crafted iced coffee. Eggs (over-easy) were cooked to perfection, popover marmalade was absolutely out of this world (and filling - so come hungry!). My friend ordered the eggplant & hummus wrap - also rave-worthy. Rustic Roots primarily does breakfast & lunch - and is now open for dinner select nights in the week. Charming and cozy, this is a delightful stop. I will most definitely be back to sample dinner fare. read more

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We have been here for dinner a number of times and it has always been a great experience. Sunday brunch was no different. The place is cozy and popular, so bring your patience. However, they make the wait as pleasant as possible by offering a beverage while you wait. Courteous service and amazing food. I had the vegetarian version of the eggs Benedict. The server asked if I was a vegetarian as the potatoes are cooked in pig fat. Not a problem, they will make potatoes without the fat. Delicious either way! read more

10/5 - fantastic eatery! Seasonal soup was a smoked tomato bisque that was perfectly balanced. Kale & bacon salad was warm and nicely accented with red onion. French toast was good, but I was by far more interested in my other items. Other items had by my party: Bloody Mary (amazing), breakfast special (maple coffee sausage ), shirred eggs, turkey bacon sammie, chips, and a popover! Grapefruit cocktail was also fantastic. Thanks so much for a delicious meal! Highly recommend reservations to make sure you experience this place! read more

Called ahead and were able to make a reservation for dinner on a Friday. Upon arrival the hostess and owner were more than accommodating and let us sit at a table of our choosing. We decided we wanted to mingle and sat at the bar. After ordering drinks the menu was explained to us and we decided on the 3 course meal complete with popovers. The appetizers were great and between the two of us, we got 4 small plates and shared. All of the dishes were delicious and my favorite was the truffle popcorn. Highly recommend getting a bag and putting it in your purse for a movie later. My husband ordered the pork chops and I ordered the chicken off of their October menu. Both were cooked perfectly and were well balanced plates. Deserts and drinks also had a high attention to detail. This place was a great find while on our honeymoon. The staff are happy that you are there and are passionate about their food and it shows. We can't wait to be back. read more

Rustic Roots - Chicken Duxelle from the dinner service in October. Great food and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Do the price fixed 3 course - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

What a cute little place! It was great to find an excellent brunch spot outside of downtown Burlington. Service was very friendly, homey farm-like ambiance was welcoming and intimate. Love the creativity in cocktails and the food was absolutely fantastic! Some of the best hollandaise I've ever had and the popovers were to die for. Can't wait to go back! read more

Possibly one of the best bloody Mary's ever! Service and food are great! Highly recommend!! read more

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Loved the food and the Bloody Mary. It was the first time trying coffee bacon, not a fan, but then again I don't like coffee. The food presentation was fantastic and the food farm fresh. The popovers are mind blowing and just writing about it now is making me want to drive the 7 hours it would take me to get there to have them again! Service was fantastic. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in all of Vermont. Great food, great vibes, great art, and every employee is wonderful. We miss sitting in "our spot" inside the restaurant very much. We have a reoccurring Sunday takeout order with them during the lockdown. They also do crepes and soups on Thursdays! We're very happy to be supporting them during this difficult time and encourage everyone to do the same. read more

I went to Rustic Roots today for brunch! It is a little gem of a restaurant in Shelburne Village. My SIL lives in town and we like to go here for breakfast cuz the food is always so good! We both ordered the Rustic Breakfast (I think that was what it was called). Two eggs (your way), sausage, ham, potatos and a popover. It was fresh, perfectly prepared, and hearty. We didnt have to wait long either. We took seats at the little bar and were waited on by the adorable Morgan (she probably gets sick of being called adorable but it totally fits!). She was friendly, attentive and professional. She gave us a little of the homemade marmelade to slather on our popover (popovers were killer!). Yummy! This is a keeper and next time we are going to try and check out the dinners as everything coming from the kitchen looked superb. Thanks Rustic Roots and Happy Holidays! read more

Easily one of the top three best brunch experiences I've ever had, hands down! (And that's saying a lot given how many times I've been out to brunch, and to how many different places.) We decided to stop here on our way back to Boston after our weekend stay in Burlington. This place was recommended to me by a friend who is local to the area. She told us it was a scenic drive from Burlington - which it is, as long as you don't take the most direct route via Shelburne Rd. The drive back to 89 from here was stunning via the back roads. Vermont is just gorgeous. Anyway, this is a very, very small farm to table spot. There are about (8) to (10) tables, and a bar that seats (6.) We arrived around 11:30 on a Sunday morning and waited a little less than a half hour for a table - definitely not bad and so worth the wait. There is some parking in the back - but I think the lot fills up rather quickly (there was only one spot when we arrived.) Inside, they have artwork from local artists up for sale on the walls, which I thought was a nice touch. The staff is very friendly and attentive, and I appreciated that our waitress never once made us feel rushed despite how small the restaurant is. I started off with the Bloody Mary, which for $10, comes with the works - a little skewer with olive, pickle, Brie cheese, bacon, tomato, and a tater tot. It was delicious! Definitely not super spicy either, which I appreciated. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, and my boyfriend ordered the Shirred Eggs. The Benny was superb - I really liked how both eggs were served on once piece of toast, so you don't fill up so much on the bread. And, they drown it in Hollandaise (the best part!) It was absolutely delicious, and super filling - highly recommend. (Also, the butter they use on their toast is heavenly.) Even though we were honestly bursting at the seams post-entree, we couldn't NOT order desert! We ordered the Apple Streusel & a Kahlua/cocoa/coffee desert martini (can't remember the exact name of it.) We shared both - but honestly, the martini was a desert in itself. The apples in the Struesel were cooked perfectly - soft, but still a little bit crunchy. The definition of "comfort food," for sure. We'll absolutely be back to RR the next time we're in town! read more

Rustic Roots - Stacked Bloody Mary! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

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This is our first visit to Rustic Roots and we had a fantastic meal. We sat at the bar and it couldn't have been a better meal and experience. The entire staff was first rate. I didn't meet the chef but if i did, i'd give them a huge hug. I had the Breakfast in Jersey sandwich and my wife had the Rustic Breakfast. All stellar! read more

This was my first meal during my trip to Vermont and it was absolutely amazing. Not only was everything we ordered incredibly delicious, but the service was extremely friendly. The sliced meats in all the sandwiches were extraordinary. They had amazing flavor and were nice and juicy. The fresh baked breads were hearty, with great flavor and were nicely toasted. The spreads/sauces/jams that were on each sandwich also paired perfectly with all the flavors. Their pastrami sandwich was definitely my favorite of all the ones I tried. The savoriness of the pastrami and the tanginess of their whole grain mustard was simply delicious. The service was super friendly, quick and provided great suggestions on the food. They even went above and beyond and gave me great suggestions on places, restaurants and breweries to visit during my time in Vermont. Overall it was simply an excellent dining experience and I will definitely be dining here again the next time I am in Vermont! read more

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Very Good. Rustic breakfast was hearty, tasty, and pleasant. The ambiance was amazing and cute. Staff appeared to really like their job. Didn't get any drinks but the drink menu looked pretty cool. The bread that came with the rustic breakfast was unique and delicious. Totally recommend. read more

Two visits so far. First one on Mother's Day and service and food were excellent. As were the Bloody Mary's. Had the crab and avocado Eggs Benedict special - yum! Second visit a couple days ago. Bloodys were great again. Regular Eggs Bene were good. Asparagus, pea, & ricotta omelette was OK but didn't wow us. Too much water in the eggs made it fluffy but bland and the fillings seemed under seasoned as well. Infused tea was very refreshing. read more

Wow Service terrific & friendly Not expecting Sushi grade tuna in Niçoise salad Very good GO! read more

Came here for a late breakfast. Good food and nice atmosphere. You can eat at the location during COVID. All the tables are distanced.

I called ahead to inquire about indoor seating and was able to make a reservation for two inside. We were seated immediately upon arrival. The other tables were socially distanced. As we were reviewing the menu, our water was delivered with a smile. A few minutes later we saw the waitress bring out two large salads with a salmon fillet on top for a table. We decided to order the same. It was delicious!! Not much of a wait. Friendly staff. Very pleasant experience. read more

Oh my gosh Visiting friends who live right around the corner. Went Sunday morning around 9:30-10. Told an hour late. So we hung out and had a couple of Sunday Funday rounds. Mango Bellini was good, not life changing. But the Bloody Mary's!!!! I'm very picky about them but these were perfect. Not too spicy, lots of flavor, and quite the party stick of veggies, Brie cheese, bacon, and an olive. We split a popover while waiting. I grew up on popovers and while these weren't my moms, it was tasty. Little overdone. So, the hour wait passed quite pleasantly. The food.....I had the shirred eggs with sausage, spinach, and a side of hollandaise (pro tip - they'll happily provide the side), and a side salad. Everyone else got eggs Benedict. We started with the giant fluffy blueberry pancake which was quite tasty but I wanted more butter and moisture. It also comes with a side of home fries for some odd reason, but they were good, kind of bland. My eggs were awesome and everyone was very happy with their food. No one ordered coffee (I don't know how) so no comments there. It's a small farmhouse building, only about 8 tables and a small albeit fully stocked bar. Very cozy and pleasant. Absolutely take the time to go, be ready to stay awhile, and soak in the experience. read more

Rustic Roots - This Bloody Mary though - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

Best bloody Mary's in Chittenden County. Hands down. Garnished with pickle, Brie, roasted tomato, and bacon, and the mix has pickle juice and the perfect level of spice. We ordered an apple caramel crepe and side of the potatoes and hollandaise sauce. Both were incredible read more

The food is excellent with well made dishes to satisfy gourmets and fine diners alike. The shirred eggs were exquisite and the popovers were perfect. While the crowd was popping with reservations, walk-ins and take out orders, we were seated promptly at the bar and had good service! read more

This was a small, homey place. We made a reservation, which you should do if you want to go for dinner, and walked from the inn we stayed at in Shelburne. The surprise (sorry for ruining it) popovers that came with dinner were great, my only complain would that they would've been even better with the soup starter. Soup was the best of what we ordered, but the main courses were very good. We left full. What we had: (Him) Flannel Friday, Butternut Squash Curry Soup, Porkchop (Me) Elder Gin Fizz, Butternut Squash Curry Soup, Risotto read more