My order: iced maple latte The review: I downed that thing…read morein like 5 minutes. The maple latte was tremendous. I asked for less milk. I loved their beans, so I decided to buy a bag of the espresso roast. They also have single origin roasts, which I would love to try if I'm ever back here. The place is a walk up window with a very small patio, and it seems like back in the day, it used to be a place that you could walk inside. As for staff, there was one singular man making everyone's coffees and also bagging up coffee beans. Hats off to that guy (the owner? unsure). Really glad we stopped here, and I highly recommend making the stop if the line isn't too long.

The iced maple latte was a phenomenal way to end the VT trip! Chris was such a good barista and did…read morenot take that long to make two coffees. 10/10 coming back next time especially with the house music!!!

A perfect stop on the way back to NY from VT. The West River Coffee Barn had great service and a…read morevariety of snack items for sale by well known brands and some products from local vendors as well. The pastry case was a bit bare by 12:30 on a holiday weekend Sunday but their fresh made quiche was delicious! Today's variety was sun dried tomato and spinach, but apparently they rotate varieties. I got the iced maple latte which was the perfect amount of sweetness. I liked the rustic look and that there is easy traffic flow from entrance to order to pickup to exit. They also offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and had lovely donated handmade ceramic mugs. This will be a new go-to on our trips to Vermont!

Great food! Great coffee! Great ambiance!…read more I was on a road trip across Vermont, and was so delighted to get a decent Red Eye coffee (drip brew & espresso) before I hit the New York border. I also bought a slice of quiche to go, and it was delicious! The coffee and quiche were SO MUCH better than Starbucks! The service was prompt and friendly. As a Green Mountain Boy, I was so happy to support a local, Vermont business, and not a corporate, international chain.

This is SUCH a cute little VT cafe in Wallingford! We stopped in and had a chai latte, peanut…read morebutter brownie, cheese and scallion scone. We also bought cupcakes to take home with us. The drinks and treats were so yummy and we loved the tranquil ambiance of the space. They also have quiches and cakes available for purchase- we will definitely keep them in mind if we ever need baked goods!

Lovely place with great coffee, dairy alternatives for the lactose challenged, and superb baked…read moregoods. And beware, they are HUGE but you won't be able to eat just half, they're that good. The place was recommended during a Rotary event and the recommendation was spot on. Service was with a beautiful smile Their cinnamon muffins are amazing, tasty and soft with awesome glaze. A wonderful excursion from the mountains, hiking, and ski areas.

Stopped for a coffee after skiing; friendly service and good espresso and coffee to go. Ha,…read moredelicious cookie to go as well.

This little kitchen and bar is awesome! Tucked away from the main street, but not hard to find…read more Great sandwiches - I had a Fabio, i. e. Ham and Swiss cheese, salami, sauerkraut, banana peppers, and slices of tomato on an Italian bun. Fabio is fabulous. All the food items, including the specials seem fairly priced. A decent selection of national and local canned variety of beer. I opted for Super Nova IPA 6.8 % ABV from Middlebury VT. The owner/chef Jonny is friendly, quick with a smile. A great guitar and base player. Stop in the afternoon toward the end of the end to enjoy some blues and jazz. Don't forget to bring your favorite instrument to join in on the fun.

Drove from nearby cities for breakfast--worth it. Fresh, delicious sandwiches. Maple buttermilk pie…read more(flan-like) devoured in car. Kind cashier addressed me by name. Welcoming locals' vibe. Would return.

We especially appreciated this place because they make lunch sandwiches early in the morning, so we…read morecould get one early to eat on the VT Inn to Inn walk during the day. And the sandwiches were excellent. The turkey with cranberry mayo was especially good. They also had great coffee and cookies. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Funny, they only thing we did not try were the pies, but they looked awesome!

Visiting the Maple Reserve was on my list of places to go while in Vermont this weekend. Touristy?…read moreYes. Worth it? Heck yes! Stopped in on Saturday midday thinking I was going to get a latte and maple creemee. However when I get there, I saw some guys drinking beers at the bar which piqued my interest so I took another look at the menu. Why not get an Affogatotini? Caffeine and a maple creemee all in one! This was DELISH! The girls that work here are so nice. I visited twice in the same day and both times this place was swamped. They took it in stride and still had a smile on their face while working through the line. The Maple Reserve offers ice cream / creemees, coffee, pastries and serves alcohol. They have a little area where you can also buy pure Vermont maple syrup, jams, sauces, small kitchen accessories, etc.

My order: Affogato (maple) The review: I wish I were able to…read morecome back and try literally every menu item. I saw one woman chilling on her laptop who had bought 3 things for herself: a cup of ice cream, some sort of cocktail, and a boba drink. She looked like she was loving life. Made with espresso from locally roasted coffee beans, the affogato with maple creemee was absolutely divine. They drizzled more maple syrup atop the creemee. It wasn't too sweet and just perfectly creamy, as the name suggests. I was pleased to see that there were many gluten free options, including the waffles, which come on sticks like popsicles. Would make the 3 hour trip just to try those one day. The Maple Reserve is definitely Aya-approved.

Everyone who works here is really kind! They welcome you with a smile, even when it's early in the…read moremorning. This coffee bar has a lot of space so feel free to come in and stay a while! Only thing is... I wish they had more food options but the espresso is yummy. If you aren't trying to wait in the long line at Dunkin's, give this spot a try.

What a gem! It was a cheerful and welcoming. I had a delicious latte and a locally baked cherry…read moretart. Pleasantly surprised by a gallery wall. I enjoyed my coffee looking out on a stunning view of the Black River. Be sure to have a chat with Mike, the owner, if he is in the shop. He is charming and friendly and loves to share the fascinating history of the town and the precision valley. The town is adorable and reminds me of a Louise Penny novel. And by the way, the bathroom was sooo clean .

The restaurant was closed at The Vermont country store so we came across the street for sandwiches…read more I had country ham and cheese on white bread, lettuce and tomato. The bread and veggies were fresh, the ham was tasty but I was disappointed with the size for the price. There was very little ham and it came with nothing.....for $9.99. So add in a tiny bag of chips for $2.99 and your sandwich+ chips is almost $13.00.( I was not looking for an overstuffed sandwich, just more than a couple of ounces of meat). The fudge was great, we all got some and the cheese selection was good and the souvenirs were very nice.

Wow . What a store ! We were driving back from Vermont to New Jersey and stumbled upon the store on…read morethe way... it surely is a hidden gem . They not only have a lot of gifts and collections, but also have a store that sells cheese and fudges.. and of course they have a great sampler so people can taste it and buy the best.. we tried jalapeño cheese, and it was truly magnificent... Women selling the cheese was so patient and smiling.. They had a wide range of fleece T-shirts and Vermont magnets and other gift items... they had some fleece on sale and we got it for 14.99. It was worth it... not sure if they are new or used ones but they looked clean.. parking outside is good.. overall had a very good experience... thought of giving a four star, but this one sure it deserves a five star...

Came here just before driving out of the city. It was worth the stop…read more This is a cutsey mom and pop operation. We came literally a few minutes before closing time, and they were kind enough to accommodate our group. There was a few ppl seated enjoying coffee and convos, but no one line, so ordering was quick. Parking- easy, a lot out front of the entrance. Service- was easy, the kind gentleman. I didn't get to ask if he was the owner or much about the business but I wish I had. Food- I split a brekky sandwhich with my friend and it was good. And we shared some of the apple cider donuts. I tried to be good girl and only take a few bites. But I really wanted a whole donut to myself. They are in fact very yummy. I see why this is popular item in this part of the country.

Came here on our way out of VT to get some Apple Cider Donuts. They close at noon, and we got there…read moreat 11:59! And the owner was sold out of almost everything and was kind enough to let us order some hot breakfast sandwiches, which were so good! I had the bacon, egg and cheese, and the eggs were cooked to perfect, the bacon was nice and crisp just like I like! Bacon in every bite! And the bread it came on was light and fluffy, super yummy. I am not a big donut person, so I didn't try them, but my friends seemed to love them, because the half dozen we got were all gone between the 4 of them!! Great owner, super nice, and so kind! Loved the little cafe, which you can tell is a local fave spot, as there were some ladies enjoying breakfast and looked like they were having a great goss sesh!

Really good sandwiches in a neat historic town. Peru VT a welcome accident on the road to Acadia.read more

This is all.about the atmosphere. On a beautiful day the perfectly manicured lawn, the yard games,…read morethe marble patio make this a great destination. The inside really arrives for "general store", and it's cute, but they are far more focused on the bistro side: with the best chai latte I've had. They also have a full bar. As far as food- its expensive. The fresh bread is a step up from what I would expect, but it's not quite worth it for the food alone. (But combined with the atmosphere it absolutely is). Oddly, breakfasts and drinks are very reasonably priced. If I lived near this would be a routine summer morning stop. As it was, really glad for the stop at the start of a very long drive.