No idea why anyone would give this a 1 star review. We had a lot of fun. For $6 a head you get a…read more30-45 minute tour of their first ice cream factory. That was cool, hearing about the history, wins and losses (some flavors just weren't destined for greatness). and the entire behind-the-scenes processes. At the end you get a sample, though it is small. And once outside again you can buy as much as you want at the store. But for $6 that's not bad at all; we learned quite a bit about ice cream itself, which was cool. Highly recommended, and very easy to find just off the main highway/Rt 100.

Before I wrote my own review, I had to go and read the 1 star reviews because I can't believe…read moresomeone could give this place only 1 star. I do see their point, it is a bit of a "tourist trap" as evidenced by their paid 30 min tour and silly flavor graveyard but I think if you're someone that has enjoyed Ben and Jerry's ice cream, the "trap" actually feels like more of a feel good/nostalgia thing. Tickets for the tour are purchased online in advance. You are warned multiple times that you might not see actual production but we were lucky enough to see them making some cherry garcia when we went. The factory is pretty small as their majority production is done elsewhere where people that give 1 star reviews don't get to go. The ice cream that we got to try on the tour was available at the window and that was kind of a bummer. I will admit that it would have made the $50 I spent on the tour a bit less painful if we had some secret flavor. Either way, it was neat to see how they do things in an almost wonka-like way. After the tour we all had some ice cream from the window. Once again, it was the same flavors you can buy in the store. People were friendly enough and overall we had a great time. The ice cream was amazing as always!

Weird to see some of the low reviews. What are you expecting from what is essentially a convenience…read morestore? My wife and I were here hiking and I asked everyone we saw where the best Creamees were. Many different walks of life and personalities weighed in but, to a person, everyone smiled and said "you gotta go to crossroads". We got the maple creamees and they were excellent. Service was quick and courteous. Outside of that... it's a deli attached to a gas station, guys!

Worker wearing red tshirt on Saturday night was an absolute nightmare to have behind the counter…read more Barely said my order before he shut it down and didn't give any options or any bit of kindness. It was a first time getting ice cream there. Don't care how busy of a day you had, be kind to the people tipping you.

Such an incredible spot for hot donuts, cold-pressed cider, and creemees with crispy maple…read moresprinkles on top. Best donuts I've had in ages. The cider is the best I've ever had, so refreshing. Delicious creemees. Charming gift shop. Tons of picnic tables outside. Adorable and a must-go. 5 stars!!!

Cold Hollow large gift shop, bakery and delicious apple cider. The Gift shop was packed. They bring…read morebus loads of guests in. Too commercialized for me. We purchased a half dozen donuts which were fresh however had no flavor. They have a cafe on the other side of the gift shop. Tremendous amount of parking in the back. If you're in the area stop in.

Food: I got the breakfast sandwich with bacon and red onions, a maple scone, and maple latte. The…read morebreakfast sandwich was unique but one of the best I've had around. More akin to a breakfast panini, the gooey fluffy egg and cheese, crunchy bacon, and bright onions were perfectly supported by two slices of crunchy, crusty toasted sourdough. Such great flavor! The iced maple latte was a bit on the sweet side but still very much enjoyed it. TBD on the scone, but judging by how busy it was, it is gonna be great! Service: Friendly group passionate about what they do! Ambiance: Small town, comfortable bakery where I assume all the netizens gather.

I came in here to the Red Hen Baking in Montpelier in the hopes of getting a decent cup of coffee…read more I did. They have a lot of different flavors and options along with the most delicious looking freshly baked bread I have ever seen. I didn't get any food just coffee today, but I will definitely return. The place is super busy, but the line moves efficiently fast. The staff are very good at their jobs, moving the lines fast. A cool vibe in here. They also have chairs tables in the street. Parking from what I can see is street. Do not miss.

This was such an appropriate stop to supercharge our six-hour journey home, albeit just outside of…read moreStowe. We didn't make it too far out of town, into Waterbury to be exact, before the aroma of chocolate drew us in. A nice variety of specialty and discounted items has you feeling like you've saved on the factory mishaps so you can splurge on some one-of-a-kind delicacies or more gourmet items. Regular chocolate bars and all their varieties were arranged in a nice display that's easy to understand and decide which flavors you'll bring home as gifts. The highlight of the stop, however, was the hot chocolate bar, which featured their blends from around the world. With options for sweet or rich, like the Aztec Chocolate (featuring chipotle, ancho and cinnamon) and more intense dark chocolate, hazelnut or peppermint alternatives. It's quite a fun and educational stop, the staff is very accommodating and informative and helps you make decisions based on solid personal recommendations...it must be bittersweet working around chocolate all day, but our once-through was both savory and sweet!

Rating: 4.0 Stopped…read moreby briefly for chocolates. We tried their chocolate at another shop so we decided to stop by. They offer various chocolate and also some local products. I ended up getting some chocolate and artisan coffee for my gifts. I also tried their limited caramel pecan chocolate. The chocolate was nice and sweet with bold dark chocolate flavor. Service was good overall Price was on the expensive side. Overall it's a good chocolate store. I believe the main location at lake champlain as its name but since we didn't stop by when we visited lake champlain we figure we stop by here.

Where to start? Being from out of town my wife and I wanted something good but not too pricey…read more Upon looking at some reviews we fell on this place, which we had never been to, and decided to give them a shot. Upon walking in you'll notice that it is a very small restaurant with their lights dimmed low. The bar area is ready to be taken in photo and put in one of those decorations magazines. The hostess was great, the waiter we got was really friendly, knowledgeable and the food recommendations were FANTASTIC. We got the chicken wings with pickled carrots and house ranch, the side of pulled pork, their Pig Mac burger (a double) and their duck fat French fries (OMG). Everything was good, we would just look at each other and say "did you try this, did you have a bite of that?" my only regret is that I didn't get a chance to try their skillet cookie and that we live more than an hour away. We will definitely go back and eat at this restaurant again.

This place has well over 1000 reviews and most of them are positive for a reason! Pro Pig checks…read moreso many boxes and is a must try for anyone in the area. It gets busy and they don't take reservations. They do have an online waitlist but we went around 4:30 and didn't have to utilize it. Our party of 6 climbed camel's hump earlier in the day and showed up famished. We knew this was the right pig out spot for us to refuel from the moment we walked in, smelled the food and saw the amazing ceiling-high bar. The smoked meats were outstanding. High quality cuts smoked to perfection. We had an order of every meat they offer and they were all just as good. That being said, I could go back just for the cornbread w maple butter. My word, it was like eating cake for dinner. The Mac & cheese was ooey and gooey with a nice crispy top. And the cookie skillet was like a party in your mouth. We didn't think we'd be able to finish everything but there wasn't a crumb to be found when we were done. As far as service goes, it was as good as I've ever had at a place like this. Our server was laid back yet always on top of things. We never waited for anything and her timing was perfect. There's outdoor seating if that's your jam. We sat in the large table by the window and got to look out on main st. It couldn't have been more perfect.

Cheese! Saw lots of about this shop~ got here early, and keep in mind to check the hours online…read moreversus google. There are some Vermont select cheese and normal versions. Plenty of merchandise that are very cute! Some samples but I would've loved more selections to try out different cheese. My partner got EVERY flavor of bagged chips and popcorn Cabot snacks and I got a very cute cup along with the artisan cheese since it was a flavor offered as a sample. Check out person was sweet and kind. Check it out if you want to spend money on snacks or gifts~

This is a good place to stop in along your travels. The only bathrooms available are port-a-potty's…read morejust an FYI! No hand washing facilities, just hand sanitizer. The Cabot place itself does have a lot of cheese and spread options for purchase. They have maple syrup and a lot of options for charcuterie boards too. They had about 6-8 samples on this day and they were self serve with toothpicks for picking. This location is not the actual cheese factory, just a store front.

Came with a friend and everything was lovely! It was a full house but the interior is spacious…read moreenough that it doesn't feel crowded. The warm wood decor was very inviting and we were impressed with the calm projected from the open kitchens. For drinks, my friend got a chilled wine which she loved and I had a tasty Hen of the Wood cider. For food, every dish was a hit. Parker house rolls with radish butter, a local cheese with their homemade crackers and apple hazelnut sauce. The heirloom tomato and beet appetizer set on a sauce of tahini and chili oil was honestly my favorite taste of the evening - that sauce combo was so yummy. We shared the duck entree and very delicate broccolini side - divine. The lemon posset and corn ice cream for dessert. Anything you order will be fabulous. We had reserved our table far in advance, but the bar seemed to have decent turnover rates so I imagine one could have a good chance walking in for dinner there.

Couple of notes: 1)…read moreapparently, the menu changes frequently. For example only one or two things on the yelp menu were on the menu I received 2) New American is a very apt characterization of the menu with emphasis on new. As in new to the point of unusual/unfamiliar/avant guard. 3) I am not a huge fan of cruciferous vegetables and the offering was chock full of them, like Ham and Pork Belly with buttered Cauliflower 4) I could not find an entree that sounded terrific from the 4 offered that day. The hanger steak on the menu Yelp showed would have been great. 5) I had two of the starters - chicken liver pate with grilled bread and salami cotto. They were good. Pate is hard to make into a stand out. The Salami appeared to be made in house and was quite good but would have been better to share -- it's a lot of salami 5). The place was full and loud. Not sure why restaurants with hard surfaces and high ceilings think bass driven background music is the thing to do, but it appears to be. The noise volume detracted from the intimacy of a couples dinner. If you are really adventurous- this place is for you. If you favor the more familiar with a twist, you may be there the wrong night.

Yes, I was in the town of Waterbury, VT - rather out of the way but not if you just came from the…read moreBen & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory. We had finished our morning tour ($3 per person) which earned you a big scoop of ice cream (basically you paid for it in the admission). Anyway, we were back on the road and needed a little savory lunch. We stopped by this deli mart and discovered some tasty subs. Bf got some massive 8" or 10" Italian sub, loaded with everything - 3 types of meats, peppers, onions, dressing, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, the works. I had a bite or 2 and it was pretty good. I opted for the Wednesday ($2.99) special. Same multi-hand required sub but I had the Thanksgiving Special - roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry, lettuce, tomato, and some other condiments. It hit the spot. And it was uber fresh. The sub assembler was a humorless sort of hairy man, but he knew his stuff. A true master sub builder - quick, adept, no waste of motion. Good stuff.

A quick stop and shop in the rural Waterbury area with good sub sandwiches and friendly service…read more If you need a quick snack while on the go, this is the place for you.