Quick service and excellent food. They get busy but that doesn't seem to slow them down. Coffee refills could have been offered more. FYI they are CASH ONLY! read more

We are visiting in town for a few days and I'm realizing this is not the place to come for food and service. We ate out both mornings and were greeted with so/so service and average food. The service was very slow here and they weren't busy. The food was ok, my pancakes were not done all the way and my eggs a little dry. My husband got the biscuits and gravy and that was pretty good. There isn't much competition in the area so this would do if you end up here. read more

Excellent food. Friendly waitress. The place itself was a little dated and looked unkept, sort of your infamous "dive" breakfast place. It's smack in the middle of some tourist areas which is probably why the food was a bit more money than I'm ok with. Fortunately the food was awesome so it calmed the price down for me. Def worth trying out. read more

The Hatchery - Sausage, bacon, eggs, home fries and pancakes. Very good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ludlow, Vermont

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Was here for brunch on 5/17/14. Went in not expecting much and was completely pleasantly surprised. We ordered the Eggs Benedict over crab cakes, the cilantro omelet, and a chicken artichoke sandwich. Everything was delicious, service was good, coffee was good. Would benefit if they updated the tables and chairs but the food was so good we barely noticed. They also have brunch mimosas and bloody mary's! read more

I am a breakfast fanatic and very picky. The food was absolutely delicious, uses all local fresh ingredients, service was good, and enjoyed the quaint Vermont atmosphere... Only reason we gave a 4 star rating is because they did not have poached eggs. Corn beef hash with no poached eggs is a crying shame, although the corn beef itself was amazing. Would def would come again! read more

Had our first breakfast here today and it was wonderful! Eggs cooked just right. Hash that was "different but flavorful ". Home fried potatoes with just the right seasoning and fresh green onion. Of course is off season so wasn't too busy but we hope to return before our vacation ends. Clean, comfortable, food served promptly as well. Highly recommended! read more

The Hatchery is a classic Ludlow go-to. With fresh eggs, pancakes, vermont cheddar, vermont apples, and "right out of the tree" maple syrup, what's not to love. Sure, it's had its ups and downs, but it's always there and always good. People (mostly the out-of-towners) get all bent out of shape when a line forms at the door and have to wait, god forbid, "15 minutes." But you're not in NYC or Hartford are you, you're in Vermont in a cozy little town, in a cozy little place called the Hatchery....take a deep breath and bask in the warmth of the thought of real blueberry pancakes and delectable sausage links smothered in maple syrup. You'll get there (if you wait for it) and you'll love it...it's just beautiful Vermont goodness. read more

There was nothing organc on the menu, but the food was good (not great). The floor was dirty and the place unkempt, but the staff was very friendly and inviting. Great view of the mountain. read more

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Let me begin by saying that I am not a food snob nor do expect perfection when I dine. My wife and I had a late lunch (brunch) at the Hatchery. I ordered the gravy and biscuit and my wife had the NY strip wrap. I took one bite of my biscuit and gravy and it tasted vile. It tasted and smelled so bad that it sickened me. I asked my wife to taste the dish and she agreed that it was terrible. I notified the server and asked if maybe something out of the ordinary had happened during preparation and was told no. My wife said that her dish was very good. This restaurant has a very good rating so I must have caught it on a bad day for gravy and biscuits. read more

The huevos rancheros were really good. It tasty and a relatively good portion. My boyfriend got the hash plate which was a bit smaller portion than anticipated. The hash was not as good as we've had at other places, but it was still decent. A reminder that it's cash only! The staff were relatively friendly, and the place was not too crowded when we went (Sunday at around 12pm). Though we came in the off-season, so I can imagine it probably gets more crowded during the ski season. read more

Great spot for breakfast! Had a delicious homemade pop tart and home fries. The staff is friendly and super accommodating. Even when it was very busy, the wait wasn't long. read more

A friend and I stayed up the road on a weekend getaway, and decided to stop in the Hatchery for breakfast on a Saturday morning. It was about 10 in the morning, and the place was barely half full... should've known right there the place wouldn't be that special. Anyway, the waitress who waited on us was low energy to say the least. Didn't smile once, and forgot to ask us if we wanted coffee or juice. We both ordered scrambled eggs, and that came with a choice of bread and hash browns. Pretty easy breakfast food to cook, right? Well...the eggs were dry, the bread was cold, and the potatoes were undercooked and not seasoned. Disappointing to say the least. If you call yourself a breakfast spot, but can't get any of the basics right, you probably should rethink your whole business plan. read more

Great place for breakfast. Diner fare, but a little on the "crunchy" side in terms of, for example, omelette combinations. During high season, there is often a line at the door. I probably would have gone with 4 stars except I'm always a little surprised at the price. Not expensive by any means, but not quite as inexpensive as you expect from a diner-like establishment, read more

Went here today for breakfast and we had a good experience. Yeah it's a little hole in the wall place, but contrary to the less favorable reviews here, our service was really good & friendly and our food was delicious. We started off with coffee & Bloody Marys (nothing fancy just your average drink). I had the cilantro omelette which was awesome. My hubby had the breakfast omelette, which his only complaint was he wished they grilled the onions & peppers rather than just putting them in half crunchy. We shared one walnut pancake and it was DELICIOUS! Home fries were great....hubby liked the hash which was homemade. The only reason I took away a star is that it's rather expensive. We dropped more on our breakfast than dinner the night before. Granted we had bloody Marys but I would expect to pay more if it had been loaded with other garnishes besides a lemon and celery stick. Still would recommend it for breakfast...just go in realizing you're going to pay some dinero. read more

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I always order the famous downhill. Great bacon and eggs, and awesome sausage and French toast. Very solid, delectable sandwich selection. Weak coffee. Reliable, quick and friendly. read more

For Breakfast, not greeted, waited 5 min to be seated with two tables open. One Coffee cup had Lipstick on rim. Toast was hard. Eggs, Bacon and home potatoes were excellent. The Sausages were burnt on one side, undercooked (Pinkish in middle). Staff was friendly. read more

Meehh food. BAD , Slow service. Definitely in the middle of nowhere service. But the food was ok. But way over priced $$! For what it was

Great breakfast! My wife and I were in the area for our anniversary and stopped for breakfast. Portions are large! I had the homefries poutine with sausage gravy. Very different but soo good. Service was excellent. Was right in the heart of downtown Ludlow, parking on the street. Just make sure you go there hungry! read more

If you can get past the rusty cafeteria style furniture, the horiffic sounds of hacking coughs comming from the kitchen are sure to gross you out. All that aside, the sunny side up eggs were grossly under cooked, the home fries were dry, and the coffie tasted like dirty water. On the plus side the waffel and bacon were edible. Over all it was the worst breakfast ever. Avoid at all costs. read more

Not the friendliest place, but the delicious vegetarian sandwiches made up for any deficiencies.

Cozy spot. All around great breakfast food. Blueberry pancakes hit the spot. Prompt service. Definitely a place to hit while in town.

Food was delicious, we had the Ver-monster and the Turk-oui sandwiches. Atmosphere was great sad the staff was helpful. You won't regret it.

Place is great, ignore the comments on decor can't beat the breakfast. I hit this place on the way in and way out when staying in Okemo.

Why why why haven't I eaten here before. Serves breakfast and lunch. They close at 2:00. I wish they were open for dinner. I gave it 4 stars because the ambience isn't much. But... the food is excellent freshly prepared. The staff is friendly. We will be back read more

How do you not love The Hatchery? It's the breakfast joint that we used to have before the Dennys and IHOP's of the world took over. Terrific food. Great "old time" atmosphere. It's the best. read more

The Hatchery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ludlow, Vermont

Great place for a country breakfast. During ski season it can be a mad house...

Been going hear for 30+ years,I really like it.I have NEVER had a bad meal here EVER !!!.....But it has gotten a bit pricey for my liking. I have been visiting the place across the street more often because of this......But you HAVE to take home some of their fresh breads,Rye,White Whole Wheat and Cinnamon Raisin !!!....DELICIOUS !!!! read more

Been coming here for years -great little local luncheonette serving fresh breakfast and lunch classics. Love this place

We've been coming to Ludlow for 25 years and visited the Hatchery regularly. The food is reliable but uninspired. Expect diner fare without the "urban flair" that their menu claims. The setting on Main St. Is cozy but starting to look a bit tired. The whole place--menus, appearance, food selection, service -- needs some refreshment. They only accept cash which I find increasingly irritating as well as inconvenient. read more

Good food, great service. What else do you need to say about the local breakfast joint? The prices are somewhat on the high side but you don't get cheated. The ingredients are fresh, and the portions are large. Oh yeah, the OJ is terrific! To those that complain about everything but the food. Ludlow is a SKI town! If you show up on a big weekend, which is to say Christmas, MLK, or after a big dump don't expect fast service because everyone that got there before you is going to get served first read more

Just had breakfast here. AMAZING doesn't even cut it. The food is some of the best seasoned breakfast food I've ever eaten. The poutine with sausage gravy was outstanding! Will definitely be back!!!! read more

GREAT BACON . Amazing food and really nice people. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone near here.

We stopped in based off of Yelp reviews and loved it. I'm gluten and dairy free. They listened well and came back out from kitchen to discuss my order. Food was delicious, particularly the bacon and fresh juice. read more

I took my mom out for her birthday this morning. Picked this place pretty much at random and because the listing said it had great home fries which are hard to come by, in my experience. They were not lying or even exaggerating, in fact all the food was absolutely incredible! It was served quickly, obviously homemade and fresh, and so delicious I took some home, even though I could have finished the very generous portion. I actually stopped eating for the sole purpose of insuring that I had some left for later that day. It was that good! They even served fresh squeezed orange juice. (that did not make it home) The server, Christina, was incredible as well. Very down to earth and friendly and she treated us like she had known us forever, even though we had just met. My mom asked for something they don't normally serve and had settled on something they do, but Christina brought her what she had originally requested. She went out of her way to make it happen. This was Before my mom told her it was her birthday. She made my mom feel very special and her timing was absolutely perfect, as was our whole experience. We felt right at home and had a beautiful view of the Okemo Mt. ski slopes. When we were leaving they asked if we would like two complimentary coffees to go. It's little things, like that, you remember. Great place and great people! Thank you so much for helping to make my mom's birthday a special one. It was a little more expensive then some other places that serve premade, reheated, Food Service home fries but in most cases, you get what you pay for. In this case, it was well worth every penny! read more

My husband and I were spending the month of July in Ludlow, Vermont to get away from the summer heat in Texas only to have it follow us! Breakfast at the Hatchery is a must! It's generally crowded so be prepared to wait for a table. The service is good though so the tables turn over quickly. My husband had the house made corn beef hash with eggs. Very delicious. read more

The food was ok. Pancakes a little crispy, and omelette kind of flat. The price, though, was out of control. $65 for a family of 4 to eat breakfast! Definitely not worth it. read more

Nice atmosphere. Slow service. And how hard is it to get pancakes right? Apparently, harder than you think. Mine were too crispy and dry. Best bacon I've had in a long time, though. And good coffee. Maybe the waffle is better. read more

Great breakfast. Delicious homemade hash, and tasty eggs. The price and service were both very good. Decor is so so, but food makes up for it. read more

I just payed $12.50 for the skimpiest and worst breakfast I have ever had in my life. There were empty tables and it took over 10 minutes to be seated. I asked twice for peanut butter for my pancakes and never got it. The server never came back to check in after our meal was served so I sat there with an empty coffee mug and nothing to wash down the undercooked pancakes with. As a culinarian myself I was extremely disappointed by the quality of service and quality of food. By far my worst breakfast experience ever. read more

Service was horrible. We sat for 20 minutes before somebody came to our table. Really expensive, nearly double average breakfast prices.