JULY 2026. On a warm sunny misty Friday afternoon. Penguin was here. Got Mom's Meatloaf with a side of mashed potatoes. Iced tea. A BLT with Avocado and Mayo on toasted whole wheat and a side salad and a lemon water. read more

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Had a great dinner here! Was in town for work so I sat solo at the bar. The interior was more elevated than I would've guessed. Staff was friendly and efficient and clearly have a loving rapport with the locals. The local crowd at the bar was friendly as well but didn't force conversation, which I appreciated. In terms of food, this place really surprised me! Wasn't sure what to expect, but the burger was rather culinary. Wagyu beef cooked perfectly, a deliciously light bun (locally baked), and fresh toppings. The fries were yummy too. I'd be a regular if I lived nearby! Strongly recommend :) read more

I loveeee this place. We come here every summer for breakfast and they do the job every time. The espresso drinks are great, the service is always wonderful, the new location looks amazing, and of course the food is fresh, local, and made to order. For anyone traveling through or looking for a classic diner breakfast this is the spot. read more

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We visited for the first time at 8 AM on a Friday and the parking lot was absolutely packed! The porch was busy and though seats were still available, it was jumping. Multiple staff working but it seemed like only one was able to take an order and others did beverages, food delivery and so on. Good selection of not-black tea and delicious sounding coffee and cold foams. The menu is extensive and made with locally sourced items including the syrup, fruit, salad greens and eggs. The lunch menu also looked great. It took awhile to order but our drinks and our food came quickly. The portions are good and not too big and the food isn't heavy or greasy, just solid, plain, tasty fare. We will happily return. The gluten free options felt limited but what there was seemed good to me. read more

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Visited here for lunch with my parents. This location is beautiful. Love the building. It was a nice day, but the porch was full so we sat inside. Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the Putney Burger and asked for it to be made medium rare. It did not come to me medium rare. It was well done. I still ate it because I was starving, but it wasn't as juicy as I would've hoped and I could taste too much char. The fries were good. My mom got the sweet potato fries. I'll get those next time. Overall everyone seemed to enjoy their food and I'd come back again when I'm in the area. read more

I was on a girls trip to VT and we stopped at the Putney for lunch. Really the food is 4 but the overall experience was a 3 . We pulled into the parking area and asked the workers we saw outside where the handicap entrance was and the kid looked at me like I was crazy. He said I don't know. I asked if he worked there and he said yes. ok is there a ramp? He asked another worker who told us to go to the other side of the building. One in our party is in a wheel chair and this place just squeaks by as being accessible. The ramp is old and feels very unsafe and when we got to the top there was no signage and there are no safety handles. It's scary. Once inside we had a wonderful experience. There is ample seating and it's rustic and cute. Our server was very nice Now the food: I got a Patty melt on rye with sweet potato fries (adding a side of maple syrup to dip those fries is a must) the burger was ok but was much too small for the bun. Friend 1 got a juicy mushroom burger with fries. It was very good. Fries are homemade and delicious. Friend 2 got a chicken wrap that tasted very fresh and was delicious. Side of sweet potato fries as well. Over all food is really good but not very wheelchair friendly read more

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Love the food, and the people. The service is great, and everyone is friendly, and always willing to share a laugh with customers.

We went here on the recommendation of a local business owner in the area. It was phenomenal! My hubs and I both got burgers. The best burger I have had in a long time!! I also had raspberry sweet tea to drink...this stuff was so freaking good!! Seriously! I got a tea to go when we left and I had my husband goo buy there in the morning before we left town so I could get 2 more and put it in my Stanley to drink on for the day. That tea was the bomb!!! read more

Besides being in a gorgeous town, The Putney Inn has superb food and service in a quaint historical building in the heart of Putney village, Vermont. We came here after attending a meeting in a town south of it and on the way to Woodstock VT. What better place to have breakfast. Our party devoured the pancakes, perfectly cooked eggs, tasty and crispy hash browns, all accompanied by superb coffee. Wait service was equally outstanding. Overall an excellent breakfast and service. We'll be back. read more

I don't want to dissuade anyone from going. I just want to encourage the Putney Diner to up their game. Positives: 1. The space is great. Exposed beams. What you'd hope for in an updated rustic old Vermont building. 2. The service has been excellent on both visits, with the caveat that breakfast is busy and the food took a long time to arrive. 3. Breakfast was solid. Not transcendent but solid eggs and toast and home fries and coffee and everybody seemed happy. Room for improvement 1. For Putney Vermont - get some decent vegan and vegetarian options. 2. The veggie burger was bean based, mushie old-school 70's style. Fell apart as soon as you picked it up. 3. The cheeseburger was good. It's just that for $18 you could show a little more attention to detail. A greenish slice of winter tomato. A single leaf of iceberg lettuce. 2 ringlets off an onion slice. And no pickle. 4. The fries that came with it had to be sent back to be cooked longer. And there was a big puddle of oil on the plate once I slid the par-cooked fries onto a side dish. The server was lovely about it and they came back fast and cooked through. But my guess is the oil wasn't hot enough hence the grease puddle. 5. The chicken orzo soup was meh. I don't try it. Brought it home for sick family member. And sorry but my personal pet peeve - the pre-calculated tip options were 20,22,25% and all calculated on top of the sales tax. Understand that it has gotten VERY expensive to go out for a burger for your average local. So putting a little more attention into it would be greatly appreciated. All the best, and thank you. read more

I took my handicapped cousin here for lunch on a Saturday. She wanted to eat on the porch because it is hard for her to get around in cramped spaces. I went inside to tell them where we were and the host said to me we would have to order our lunch as a take out order from the bartender. I stood there for 5 minutes being ignored and finally sat on a barstool to get waited on. I told the bartender what we wanted and he said he could only take my drink order. Sooo, he snagged a passing waitress who did not look happy to have to take our order. I ordered, they did not take my name. I had to ask if they would alert us when our order was ready and the bartender said no, I would have to stand there waiting or keep coming in to check. It took a good thirty minutes and about every 5 minutes I would go in to check. What kind of a crazy, customer negative experience that was! We ordered Mac & Cheese w/side of avacado and a tuna melt w/sweet potato fries and pink lemonade. Food was mediocre at best. I was shocked to see the bill was $48 I think and I tipped 20% (which in hindsight was NOT earned). When I got home I looked up what our food prices were and I could only add up to $38. My cousin paid the total of $58! I understand that it was a packed Saturday during foliage season, and the bartender was the nicest person involved bringing our drinks out to us, but this is no way to serve (or not serve) paying customers who want to walk away saying what a great experience they had! If you don't serve people where you have tables and chairs take them away! I will not recommend this establishment unfortunately. read more

Service was great, best mimosa I've ever had! The food was fast and perfect portions! read more

The Putney Diner - Passion fruit mimosas - Diners Near Me - Putney, Vermont

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so me and my girlfriend are on a road trip and we decided to stop by this place seemed pretty interesting when arriving the ambience was very nice. I started off my meal with two mimosas and a mocha Arigato or something like that and it was very good when the food came. That's where my concern started because I paid four dollars for some avocado and only got four digital slices of avocado, supermarket, avocados, and cost me three dollars. I understand you have to make some profit at least give me half of an avocado you just gave me four slice The food was OK. I had to put some salt on it for some taste and the waffle was pretty whack the waffle so you can't really do much. I definitely have better waffles. Me and my partner ended up paying about 140 so it was pretty pricey. My partner enjoyed their meal. They got a simple eggs, bacon, a bagel, but we both agree on the pancake that we shared from the waffle it's pretty disappointing overall I don't know if you wanna come come. the food also took a while to get to us compared to others. read more

The Putney Diner - Diners Near Me - Putney, Vermont

Adorable restaurant. Service was great. Food was delicious. It's not your typical diner though. Limited menu. I highly recommend the brussel sprouts!! read more

This review is for lunch only since their breakfast is amazing even if everyone runs around totally stressed. Went there for lunch today with my family. I ordered fish and chips for myself and onion rings for the table. Just awfull.both were a half burned greasy mess. i had to scrape and cut out as much batter as possible and put the fish back in the sandwich.Onion rings were the same.definetly old and over used oil. Rest of the meals were not as bad but not worth the money. As far as service,i gave up on trying to get a cup of tea and no one came to check on how the food was or if we needed anything. Will go back for breakfast but never for lunch read more

First, this is not a handicap accessible restaurant. There is very limited street parking, but you can probably use the lot across the street. I thought there was parking behind the building, but it was all gravel and appeared to be a construction site. There are a few steps to get into the restaurant, and then 2 doors, which makes it difficult for someone using a walker, even with the assistance of their family. Definitely not wheelchair accessible. Inside the restaurant, we were seated promptly, the table was clean and roomy enough for 5 people. Our waitress was quick to take our order, and we were all satisfied with the food. I loved the little carafe of maple syrup, and the French fries were some of the best I've had in a while. They were very thin and crispy without being burnt. It was a little unsettling when we all got our food and my son's burger hadn't been served to him yet. I glanced around and our waitress was at another table taking an order. She hadn't mentioned it would be out shortly, and I began to wonder if he'd been forgotten. We couldn't catch her attention as she walked past us looking the other way. After another minute or 2, she finally brought his food. When it came time to pay, we were presented with the order slip, and a credit card reader. She placed it on the table and walked away. I had wanted to pay with cash, but it didn't appear to be an option. On the card reader, I opted for an emailed receipt. My receipt just says the total, nothing was itemized, so I have no idea if we were charged correctly. I found this whole process unprofessional However, the food was good, the staff was courteous, and the prices were reasonable read more

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Amazing diner, one of the best I've been to. Everything. Was so fresh and cooked perfectly. I ordered an omelette with toast, and even the jam was freshly made. Very friendly and helpful staff :) read more

My go to fav place in town for any meal anytime. So good. Eat in or on the porch. Paradox pastry for dessert!! read more

great experience for our labor day dinner lovely food for kids - delicious cocktails, our entrees great. lovely service and comfortable ambiance. good stop driving either up north or back down to long island. recommend!!!!!! read more

With its Twin Peaks vibe this is a good place for breakfast, great for dinner. The leek potato soup was a standout. We had the fish and chips, also very good. I ordered the chicken Marsala but my dish tasted more like a chicken piccata. Piccata has lemon, Marsala usually does not. Someone needs to check the ingredients and either correct the Marsala dish or change the menu to reflect what is being served. Having said this my meal was delicious and the diner is so worth the trip. read more

Wanted to love it as I do diners in general, but too many things to complain about to go back. Granted it was 10:30 on a Sunday so we fully expected a wait. After 10 min, we noticed counter stools and since no one on line in front of us wanted them, we took a seat. It went downhill from there. Despite 3 people behind the counter moving slowly and doing very little, we had a hard time getting anyone's attention to get coffee and menus (not kept at counter???) It was at least 15 min before we got one of the not busy girls to find someone to take our order (they can only serve coffee???) Once we ordered, the food didn't take long to arrive. It was OK. Nothing special or noteworthy. Last comment- because we were at the counter, it got very cold when the door was held open by others waiting for a seat. A simple sign saying "please keep door closed" would have helped a lot. Instead, I had to turn and ask people 3 times to close the door. One time, it was an employee holding it open! There may not be a lot of choices in the area, but I can't abide by poor service and won't return. read more

The food was okay but not overly enjoyable. We did come during a very busy time so it was crowded and cramped as well as loud. Good for the business but unfortunately hard to enjoy an expensive meal. It was a beautiful place but again eating almost hitting elbows with the table next to you isn't personally my choice of an enjoyable evening. read more

Very welcoming for my first experience. We tried some passion fruit mimosas which were sooo good, and pictured were our order of classic eggs, bacon, hash brown and toast plate, and my friend got a peaches and cream french toast. Everything was well flavored, not too sweet and not too salty. It was a calm vibe which was perfect for the beautiful day out. Thank you to the folks at this diner, i would recommend for anyone to come to this place! It also seemed accessible to wheelchair users :) read more

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We loved it! Definitely will stop again. Had the Irish omelette with homemade corned beef hash. It was cubed corned beef and potatoes. I would prefer it mashed up. Still yummy! The special pancakes were strawberry rhubarb! Delicious!! read more

The Putney Diner - Strawberry rhubarb pancakes Special - Diners Near Me - Putney, Vermont

We love this place! I recently had a birthday and decided to host a celebratory brunch at the Putney Diner. I phoned ahead to warn them we were a large group of 9. We were seated immediately, and as my guests trickled in were attended to. The place was very busy and I felt everything was expedited beautifully. One of my guests became prickly when her latte was either forgotten or the coffee bar became "weeded," and I was embarrassed by her surliness. Kudos to the waitstaff and food runners who let it roll off and brought the missing drinks asap. As a former server, I know all too well how it feels when a guest is unhappy, so big thanks to everyone. And my boyfriend told me he tipped extra. read more

Out of this world hole in the wall diner in Putney!! The food was phenomenal. We had the green mountain special (two eggs, two pancakes, meat and home fries) and a veggie omelette. The pancakes came with real maple syrup, portioned out from a steaming cauldron of it, and was absolutely delicious. Also got some cranberry pecan toast that was magic!! Sweet staff was working their butts off, so impressed with the ladies running this place. Great road trip find, will be back!! read more

The Putney Diner - Green Mountain Special - Diners Near Me - Putney, Vermont

Whoa! I was very surprised when I went to your former kitchen saw the sign then looked across the street and there is the Putney Diner! Huge move across the street from the tiny location to a much larger and beautiful building. The inside is spacious and immaculate. Impressive! OK. Now for the food. I ordered a veggie type omelette like I have done when I visited the former loc, with homefries and coffee. My omelette looked like a large ravioli square puffed up in the center with an empty head and tail of lightly fried egg. Also, the plate that the omelette was on was quite smaller than the plates at the former; about the size of a salad plate. It was very tasty for what there was of it. Service was friendly and efficient as always. I do understand increased overhead must be costly. Please, do not take this out on your customers. Give me (us) the same quality and quantity as we have been experiencing before the move. If you need to increase the price, let it happen but keep the size and expectation the same. I absolutely will be back. Maybe next time I will have one of those handsome looking muffins. Or maybe I will give that omelette another try. Let's see what happens. read more

Delicious and good service. The patty melt was tasty! Huge drinks ! Great ambiance. Will stop again if ever in the area.

Yummy!! Love the atmosphere! Their chai latte is perfect if you are a chai drinker! Breakfast is great but dinner is amazing!!

Great made to order breakfast, beautiful location, great specialty coffee. A must eat when you're in the Bratt/Putney area.

Delicious! Quaint. Friendly! I would absolutely return! I left there full and satiated read more

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Such a great spot! We had the Thanksgiving Day After sandwich and the Grilled Rueben sandwich and they were both out of this world. The bread of both sandwiches were so tasty! Service was impeccable even being a little short staffed. Everyone was kind and helpful. The inside is so cute and warm. Will definitely be back when in the area. read more

One of the best diners I've ever been to in Vermont. The food is GREAT! Service is good! Coffee and hot chocolate is served in giant mugs! Specials are available on the wall each week. The pancakes are to die for.. So delicious! You will always see a line out the door on the weekends. You can't make a reservation. It's first come, first serve. So get there early or go late morning. Parking can be tricky if the side of the road in front of the diner is full..just take your time driving around and finding a spot. I wouldn't go here with a large group but 4-5 people is ok! Large wooden booths and individual seating is available. I definitely recommend going here if you're hungry and in the area. read more

The place is adorable. Farm country chic. I was surprised by how many tables this place has without feeling cramped. One booth could probably even seat up to six. The service is friendly with a smile. I was expecting a longer wait for food but it came pretty darn quick. The food was good. My husband said it was the best western omelette he's ever had. My son also seemed to enjoy his veggie omelette. He cleaned his plate. My green mountain breakfast was good, nothing exceptional but it was exactly what I was craving. I wish I had been able to try the maple latte. The specialty coffee drinks that the other guest ordered looked amazing. They also have so many baked goods it would be the perfect place to stop for a coffee and sweet treat around 2 or just grab something to go for later. Homemade pie, yummy! read more

The Putney Diner - Today's pie selection - Diners Near Me - Putney, Vermont

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They messed up my Thanksgiving breakfast by serving me onions, which I am allergic to. No one came to apologize, not the cook or the waitress. They had some poor other server come over to handle things, and I ended up not eating on Thanksgiving morning. read more

They have a Barista. French toast latte was amazing. Pancakes light and fluffy. Hash crispy. Great Cajun skillet They moved across the street. They have a handicap entrance now. read more

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I recently visited Putney diner with some friends for breakfast, and I must say, it was a delightful experience! The restaurant itself is quite cute, with a cozy and We went on a Sunday afternoon of course during busy hour, Which was around 12-1. It was quit busy. The breakfast menu had plenty of options to choose from, and everything we ordered was delicious. The lattes were very good too. Very friendly staff and good service. Overall, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great breakfast spot with excellent service. read more

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RUN don't walk to the Putney Diner! My favorite place to go for breakfast. The lattes are amazing and creative. Today I had a s'mores latte, last time I had a Nutella latte. Breakfast today was the Vermonter omelette stuffed with cheddar cheese, crispy ham, bacon and sausage. Don't even get me started in the home fries! Delish! Comfortable, clean atmosphere and friendly people. Super service! read more

Charming diner! Very rustic great location! Food was excellent. Homemade corned hash was excellent. Service was ok though.

Still love the cheese burger and fries. Coffee and breakfast overall are truly amazing, custom made maple lattes and cappuccinos. Get there early on the weekend to avoid a wait. read more