Nice store that had all we needed for our weeklong stay at the Sterling Resort. Clerk behind the…read moreregister was super friendly helping us find toiletries like soap and shampoo as well as groceries.

Pretty amazing. This small general store has everything you need. But my purpose of this review is…read moretheir prepared food. Tonight for dinner I got a chef's salad. It was better than a restaurant. Everything in it tasted so fresh it was so surprising that it was a grab and go. It was big and was very reasonably priced. I go in often and have to say, the staff is very engaging and friendly.

Essex Beverage has been so great to buy from over the last 6+ years. They WILL match or beat prices…read morefrom their largest and closest competitor in Winooski, Vt and they will do everything possible to make you a regular customer and keep you coming back. We've compared prices on case quantities from other Discount outlets and Essex Discount Beverage (located in Essex Town, VT) always beats its competition. Highly suggest you give them a try if you are buying your favorite brew or other beverages anywhere else. I remain faithful to them and they're the only place I go to for case quantities of our favorite beverages!

Not just reasonably priced alchohol. Great sandwiches and desserts and clean kitchen. Convenience…read morestore with a little bit of everything and really nice and efficient employees.

Great selection of wine and high end alcohol. By far ones the best shops i've been in the north eastread more

Dependable, flexible, always friendly, well-stocked liquor aisle. Thank you.read more

This is my wife and my go to for an afternoon beer after skiing. Great beer and a cozy room to…read moreenjoy a couple of pints in peace and quiet. Probably my favorite place in Stowe.

Charming! We walked through lovely Stowe and decided the Adirondack chairs were sending us an…read moreinvitation to sit down and relax. He had an IPA from a vast selection. I tried one of their canned cocktails which was light and effervescent. Perfect for an afternoon refreshment. Great people watching on the lawn in quaint downtown Stowe.

I really liked this place. I unfortunately came during covid, so the experience was much more…read morelimited, but I would easily come back here. I did order a grilled cheese, and this was probably the best grilled cheese from a cheese shop i've ever had. Was it mind blowing, no, but it was darn good. Will easily come back here the next time i'm in Vermont.

High end quality, curated items. Went here two weekends ago and tried some different cheeses. The…read morecheesemonger was very knowledgeable! I ended up getting the Cabot/jasper hills cheddar and my husband got another cheddar. And I couldn't pass up some of the other items like maple popcorn and buttercrunch.

Extensive collection of beers almost all available as singles. Many local Vermont options and an…read moreaisle of international beers. Also has cider and wine. Best selection of high quality beers I've seen in Vermont.

Definitely the best spot around in terms of price points and selection. They are knowledgeable and…read morealso very kind. We also bring our cans here too.

Yet another example of local businesses kow-towing to the bougie tourist population and not giving…read morelocals the time of day. You can't call these folks on the phone for a simple price quote without getting dissed because they have a "line" waiting, which could simply have been a, "I've got people waiting, could I put you on hold or could you call back in 30?" But instead was a mocking statement that implied he (Stowe Bev) could easily do without my business and that answering me politely simply wasn't worth the several seconds it would take to do. Never mind the argument the staff person posed when "correcting" me as to how long it takes me to drive from my house in Waterbury to the store front (30 minutes, but he corrected me, assumedly knowing better than I do where I live, and said, "It only takes 15 minutes to get here from Waterbury . . . . ." which is patently incorrect, even if you have no traffic and break all the speed limits. Rude. Dismissive. Imperious (in the extreme). Short sighted (when the tourist business dries up, as it does from time to time (economy, pandemics, shortages), you'll be looking to the locals to keep you afloat. Hopefully, we'll have better things to do - like patronize someone else. Stowe Bev, wake up. You're not the only show in town.

The customer service was phenomenal, my brother in law trained them Not to take my money! It was…read morehilarious to hear the whole conversation. As I will always shop here when in Stowe.

Food / booze options loads…read more Service they were super helpful Ambiance super quiet but it's a booze store so what do you expect.

Howdy! Awesome…read morestore, great service, amazing staff. What more can I say? The only problem I have with them is that they aren't located closer to Montreal... Gotta find more excuses to visit the Champlain Valley. If only to have the opportunity to shop there more often.

Vermont Beer Collective is a craft beer specialty store that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in…read moreFebruary 2024. It was founded by husband and wife Nate and Liz Dunbar. The shop on 3 Elm Street had originally opened under the name 'Craft Beer Cellar' in December 2013. It was part of the 'Craft Beer Cellar' chain of specialty beer stores that was founded by Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker in 2010 with the opening of their flagship store in Belmont (MA). Two years later, they began franchising and at the chain's peak they had 33 locations in 15 states. Mark Drutman was the original owner of the Waterbury location. By 2019, CBC locations began to close (including the flagship location which closed in 2023). After the Dunbars made their home in Vermont, they decided to switch craft beer from their hobby into their livelihood. Drutman sold the Waterbury CBC to the Dunbars in May 2023. They slowly began to make the shop their own and by the following year they left the franchise and unveiled a new logo and a new name. The Vermont Beer Collective now has one of the best craft beer selections that can be found in the state. The Dunbars even added a bar in the store where customers can sample beer from 8 taps as well as a three-tap LUKR faucet from the Czech Republic. The couple also have a love for hiking, skiing and cycling and hope to make their shop a venue for the outdoor sports community to gather. I recently visited the Vermont Beer Collective while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. It's conveniently located right across the street from the popular Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery. After enjoying some delicious smoked meat and a pint there, I headed across the street to check out the shop. I was really impressed by their selection! They had offerings from the best breweries in Vermont, around the country, and even breweries from the international scene. We're talking the best of the best! The bar was also really cool! The place is not just a shop where you can buy beer but also a place where you can hang out. I spoke for a few minutes with owner Nate Dunbar. He was really friendly and he told me that he's originally from my home state of Connecticut. He explained that the store had about $25,000 of flood damage in their basement just weeks after they bought it, but they pressed on. He told me about the future plans that he has for the shop and seemed very optimistic. Before leaving, I purchased a coveted bottle by Belgian-based Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen to take home. I'm happy to have discovered the shop and I wish them all the best!

Best place I've ever found for buying great beer. They have a large selection of excellent beers,…read morebut most importantly their staff is remarkably helpful. Just tell them what style of beer you like, or which beers you usually drink, and they can provide numerous recommendations. They were also very knowledgeable about beer in general, proving to be an invaluable resource to help you find some good beers to try. In particular I wanted to sample some local beers, and I loved all of the options they recommended based on my flavor preference. If you're anywhere near Waterbury, VT, and enjoy good beer, do yourself a favor and stop by the Craft Beer Cellar for some great beer recommendations.

Stowe Mercantile is a fantastic shop on Main Street Stowe. They have a lovely women's clothing…read moreboutique upstairs. The clothing offerings were so cute. I had to purchase a dress. The service was friendly and the staff were enthusiastic to help me. The downstairs level has a great assortment of homewares, souvenirs, and local food items. We bought a few jams from a local Vermont company for ourselves and as gifts for family members. I loved the large selection and spent a good 30 mins browsing. Very enjoyable experience and atmosphere. The store has sampling stations throughout so you can taste the products before purchasing. I also enjoyed the fun photo opportunity in store. They had an old ski lift car you could sit in for pics.

Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a great variety of tourist-y treasures and local…read morefavorites. They have maple everything -- syrup, candy, snacks, and all the quirky souvenirs you didn't know you needed. Grab a cup of their rich, delicious coffee before you start browsing -- it makes the whole experience even better. Fun, lighthearted, and a solid stop to kick off your day of exploring.