Great breakfast place from the coffee to basically anything on the menu. That gets a 5.. Even the crowding is fine once you are seated. They still have specific male- female bathrooms which could be made available to both or 100 of the new sex orientations. My only problem is their hours. Most breakfast places seat diners during their open hours. If it says 1:30pm then the staff can get out by 2:30. This restaurant tends to push people away - who are there for brunch - at about 12:15. Not sure the owners know how much business they are actually turning away since it's not apparent that once someone has been turned away over an hour before their end of day never bother to return. Also now that tips aren't technically taxed I would think employees would like a full day of work. Perhaps they need 2 shifts of wait staff and/or open for breakfast at 8:00am rather than 7:00. I moved to Manchester 3 yrs ago and have been baffled by the shortage of people willing to work full time or employers willing to add part-time workers on their busy days (Friday through Monday) There must be a way to keep staff and accommodate early afternoon brunch (10-2pm) diners. Manchester is basically a resort town that has kept its small town feel - which is a positive - but most restaurants in the area depend on seasonal diners. (Ski season, Fall foliage (leaf peepers, Summer equestrian, musical, play events and quiet during "mud season" so many businesses take a break some time during April/May. Manchester is an odd duck of a town - more New England than upstate NY or E. Pennsylvania. Some old locals insist on calling lunch - dinner and dinner supper which just confuses anyone who isn't a member of the DAR. (Daughters of the American Revolution) I have friends here who had relatives come over on the Mayflower - it was obviously a VERY crowded boat. read more

Awesome place in Vermont for breakfast. The portions are large and fulfilling. They are well made and tasty. Definitely what one needs to fill up before a physical workout in the mountains. The coffee are well made and tasty, I think its infinite recharge. Definitely worth coming here for breakfast and you get more than what you pay for : ) read more

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My wife and I went three for a quick brunch before they closed and really enjoyed it. I had an omelette with Brie cheese, apples and bacon. The omelette was overflowing with the apples and had a good amount of bacon. I typically don't order and omelette with fruit but wanted to live on the edge and was glad I did My wife had a waffle with bananas and chocolate chips. She really enjoyed it as she's not a huge fan of breakfast meals but this one she fell in love with. Service was super fast and we had out food in minutes. We showed up within an hour of closing and the other tables were lined up to leave. Our food was out in 10 minutes or less. This is a place my parents have been coming to for 10-20 years and pushed us to visit on our vacation. It's a small place w limited seating so you might have to wait, but it will be well worth it. read more

Up For Breakfast - Omelette with Apples, Brie Cheese and Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

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This little breakfast joint is like a morning hug from your grandma--if your grandma only took cash and cooked like a champ. The corned beef hash? Crispy, salty perfection. Blueberry pancakes swimming in Vermont maple syrup? Basically dessert in disguise. Bacon was so crispy it could shatter glass (in the best way). The California eggs Benedict with spinach, tomato, and turkey bacon made me feel healthy enough to justify the pancakes. Service was friendly, coffee kept coming, and remember--bring cash or be prepared to wash dishes. read more

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Outstanding local hole in the wall breakfast spot with great menu items to start your day! Service as friendly and quick, and in the small one-room upstairs it was easy to get coffee as needed ;) read more

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We eat here EVERYTIME we are in Manchester. Staff is always very friendly! Food is consistently good. They can move a lot of people through quickly, without feeling rushed. Wish they had more choices for cookies/ brownies along with their muffins. read more

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The entire town of Manchester is a dream. Up For Breakfast needs to be everyone's number one stop when you visit. Some things to know: 1) very small which means seating is limited and they do not take reservations 2) it is located on the second floor and is not handicapped accessible 3) cash only - ATMs are located across the street. For the experience, we always have a great time here. The people are nice and the food is tasty. I usually get the Hungry Hiker (which you can't go wrong ordering here) but went with one of their specials this time. If you are lucky to see the Banana Bacon pancakes on the menu, go for it! The maple late is also a staple here. I get it iced and it's the right level of sweet. The inside is very cozy, not great for big parties (4+) or hyper children. The servers will definitely accommodate you and but the vibe is more for an intimate low-key breakfast. read more

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I actually never post on yelp, but today I felt inspired to because of how bad my experience was at up for breakfast. the sourdough pancakes are a strange mix of sour and raw. I only ate too bites because the flavor was repulsive and strangely tasted a bit like vomit or something that I can't put my finger on. i was never checked up on, and the check was thrown on my table with a full stack of pancakes left. please save your money and whatever time you have left and go to the many other fabulous breakfast spots in town. read more

Best breakfast in a town with several excellent breakfast spots so that's saying something. Interesting specials like elk sausage. I had Croissant French Toast with fresh berries and pecans. Perfect bacon. Beware of over-order. Big portions. Great service always a line except in early November, February, & March. Worth the wait. read more

Up For Breakfast - Croissant French Toast with pecans & fresh fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

Outstanding (slightly hidden) find :) Food and service was terrific and it's a cozy little nook of a spot with an elevated view of Manchester. I can see it getting quite crowded (luckily we were there on a slower Monday morning) As Emily A warned - just make sure you have cash (or a debit card) Prepare to spend between $40-60 with tip. read more

Up For Breakfast - Hungry Hiker and the Apple bacon Brie omelette with Maple lattes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

The waitresses were wonderful! We quickly were seated. They need a raise for keeping that place running! The food was delicious! We had pumpkin pancakes, eggs, and bacon. The maple syrup was wonderful! Love the quaint location was special too! read more

Up For Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

Great food, good service, lousy tight ambiance. What can I say. Hate sitting in other guys pocket.

We were traveling through the area & found this amazing little breakfast place in beautiful Manchester, VT. As we looked at menu a local couple said, " Go in, they're great!" The server, Jasmine was super sweet & informative. Great coffee- what a treat as I am not a fan of Dunkin coffee. THE best corned beef hash I have had in over 20 years! I made sure to compliment the cook! I have 2 cousins who attended the CIA ( Culinary Institute) in NY. Both ran breakfast places & made great CB Hash, this place rivaled them! My husband's breakfast sandwich with Vermont cheddar tasted like it was made with Easter Ham- so fresh & tasty! The place filled up quick! We're so glad we got there early! Don't miss this little gem! read more

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When I asked my friend for restaurant recommendations near Manchester, Up for Breakfast was number one on the list. It was amazing! As a visitor, I had no idea the restaurant was really "Up" on the second floor. I actually missed it the first time I drove by. Luckily I saw the sign when I drove around again, and found street parking. I was not told that it was cash only, but the owner pointed me to the ATM across the street. Found out the owners were originally from NJ just like me. Very friendly people. Jesse was very nice in recommending me to the dish I ordered...Bistro Omelet. It was heavenly. The coffee was also excellent. As I was eating, the cook came out to use the restroom. She asked me if I like the omelet...I took her yes! She was very nice also. So, come here for breakfast! Bring cash! Come early! I was the only one there at 8am, but by the time I left, there were already many more people. read more

Food quality / price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is casual & laid back. Plan on waiting a little while for a table because this place is very popular with the locals, and attended extensively by visitors to the area. They only serve breakfast and brunch, and have limited hours, so check to he sure they're open. The owners, Amy and her husband are typically in house, with Amy running the front, and her husband running the kitchen. Amy's background includes a stint as a "service trainer", teaching people how to improve customer service, and she obviously lives by that mantra. I had the "Hungry Hiker", two eggs any style, fresh bakery rye, wheat, or sour-dough, two strips of baco, two sausages, and two pancakes with genuine Vermont pure maple syrup. Everything was high quality, prepared and presented nicely, and very hot. The wife had the "Farmers Omelette", and it was also excellent. The service was excellent and very timely. They have a typical diner breakfast menu, but with some very, very interesting spins on your standard expectations. (See the "Specials Menu" photo.). The prices were very reasonable, but it is "cash only". Highly recommended!!! read more

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Great food chef/ owner and wife ad to charm. Pancakes are fantastic, fluffy well cooked and offering daily specials with pancakes like today's special raspberry and peach was great Worth the wait if there is one read more

good pancakes, sausage links bland, home fries tasted mostely like pepper. Service was very good. Ambience ok. read more

Bummer of a breakfast. Not tasty unfortunately. I had buckwheat blueberry pancakes and have had them before so I knew they may be dry-ish but they had a papery taste. Sausages were fine. My husband had regular pancakes and he wasn't a fan. Coffee was mid. On a positive, the staff was super nice. I'd recommend eggs, they looked good! read more

Hair in food, so much hair in food. Long hair in my eggs benedict so I sent it back - when the new dish came out, there was another hair in the food. Wanted to love this place but unfortunately I cannot recommend or ever return. read more

Up for Breakfast was sold back in August 2022 and is under new ownership. Very happy to say the ambiance, service, and food quality haven't changed. It's still a great place with a great menu. The owner seems to be very "hands on" in the kitchen, which is great. The one downside they didn't change? Cash only!!! I had a veggie scramble with sourdough toast and it was excellent. Everyone else in my group was also incredibly happy with their meals. Jesse was our server and was friendly, accurate, and checked on us regularly. Remember to tip well. read more

Up For Breakfast - a table and chairs in a kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

I snuck in here this past mothers day with my wife and youngest. The place was packed and I was nervous about the service. I was pleasantly surprised to be seated quite quickly, at the bar counter. The staff were busting their butts in the kitchen and on the floor. the service was excellent. The food came out quick and was fresh and delicious. Very well done and well managed spot. Fantastic cozy location. I will be back here for sure. read more

There seems to have been quite a few changes at UFB and none of them are good. Radio station music, very disappointing food, mediocre service, and plastic dishes. The only thing that remained the same, during this morning's breakfast with my sister, was the hefty price. After over a decade of enjoying everything about this restaurant, it was a total letdown. We won't be coming back. read more

Outstanding! Had the Irish scramble. It's was one of the daily specials. Everything was cooked perfectly, spiced perfectly and tasted amazing. Special shout out to the corn beef hash! So good! The grilled scone is at legendary status. We split an order of sour dough french toast. Absolutely worth it. There will be fresh jam on the table. read more

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Have eaten here many times, its always very good. Small dining room, they only take cash. Service is very good, very pricey, but its Manchester. read more

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Delicious food in cosy warm space. Service was helpful and cheery. We were a big party so they were able to split us into two tables. Loved the blueberry pancakes and eggs Benedict Enjoyed maple latte, cowboy hash, bacon and scone. Would definitely return ! read more

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A local favorite for good reason!!! The food is consistently great and the service is the best!!!

We are long time local residents and have been to UFB many times over the years. Tend to view UFB favorably for the food. But a few days ago, we waited patiently to be seated to a two-top late morning on a not busy day. Three tables of people left and we still were not seated, the couple in front of us who did get seated still hadn't had their order taken. Had to have been 30 mins elapsed time. We left. Now not feeling like going back ever again. read more

We were in Manchester for the day and wanted to check this place out. When we arrived there was a line of people waiting so we knew it would take some time. Upon checking in with the host she let us know it would be 20-25 min wait. We ended up waiting over 45 minutes to be seated. Once in, it took them 20 minutes to come and check on us and take our order. Once our order was in we WAITED another 45-60 minutes for our food. The waitress checked on us 1x, they sat us next to a window and opened it all the way. We were freezing until my husband closed it. The food is good but NOT WORTH the overall waiting time. Not to mention they don't accept cards only cash. Would not recommend. read more

Up For Breakfast - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

We were in Manchester and ordered takeout ( we had our fur baby with us). The food was plentiful and delicious. Would definitely try again next time we are in the area. read more

Super quant cute place. They were able to accommodate my gluten and dairy allergy!! I had the best omelet of my life-- a veggie egg white omelet with gluten free bread and fruit on the side. It came with orange juice as well. Great value!! The wait was almost an hour so definitely go early to put your name in. But it's worth it! read more

It does not change. Still the finest breakfast fare extant, with servers of uniform good will and intelligence. Yes, it's worth the inevitable lines. Go!!! read more

We love this place! Nearly everything they have is homemade. Service with a smile. The place is very small so there early or you have to wait in line. Hours are short 700a-1230n. I believe they are closed Tuesday and Wednesday. They used to be open 7 days a week but they told us do to staffing shortages they have to close two days a week. read more

Up For Breakfast - The Standard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

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Great breakfast place. All the other 5-star reviews were spot-on. Server had a great upbeat personality and did not miss one detail. Okay, it's Cash Only but just be prepared. You'll be glad you stopped in. Be forewarned, it's a popular place in season! read more

The name of this place seemed to me to feature an invitation for our first meal of the day. We were both UP and hungry too! Tight quarters made it easy for us to engage the newlyweds sitting about eight inches away from us. They were served ahead of us - we looked longingly at their plates. I placed my order for the Raspberry Crepes as she had. The Raspberry Crepes not only just looked good, they were off the chart beyond delicious. The plate was equipped with four sausage links. My wife shared her scrumptious Western Omelette, nicely browned Raisin Toast and well done Home Fries. Hot Tea & Coffee It wasn't until I descended that I figured out the double entendre: UP FOR BREAKFAST Jessie was polite, fast, attentive and engaging - she is tops! - As a waitress and as a person. read more

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I'm editing my review after eating here three days this week and we'll probably go back tomorrow. It's true what they say: absolutely delicious breakfast. HH had the blackberry walnut pancake special with bacon. I had the blueberry short stack with Moroccan Lamb Sausage. Indescribably good. On subsequent visits I've had the Greek yogurt with granola and fruit. Perfect coffee. So, so many things on the menu I wanted to try. Note: Cash Only. And the portions are huge. Don't be like the couple we sat next to who ordered eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, hot chocolate, and juice. I was staring because I care. read more

Up For Breakfast - Pancakes! The warm syrup adds to their perfection. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

The food was fantastic, it's a small place and cash only, but the food is amazing, we are going back tomorrow. We had chicken maple sausage that was delicious along with homemade corn beef hash. The meatlover's scramble was awesome as was the hollandaise sauce on the eggs benedict. A great breakfast spot and we will be back! read more

Great food! Cozy spot. We had a great breakfast here on our way out of town. Highly recommend the French toast and venison sausage. Friendly people too! read more

Up For Breakfast - Croissant French Toast... incredible! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

One I thing I love about Yelp is it leads me places like this . Went for breakfast before skiing. Defining a true VT breakfast ! Amazing blueberry pancakes with crispy bacon . The waitress was super friendly start to finish! I asked if the maple syrup was fresh and she laughed "of course it is " . In the middle of eating she asked how everything is and I from was amazing ! She said "I know I just like to hear it ". Going forward I will not miss this spot when in town ! read more

While staying at a friend's rental during August I visit Up for breakfast. It's on the 2nd floor of a retail building, not sure if they have handicap access. They only accept cash or check for payment. It's a cozy dinning area so I can see this place getting packed. We arrived before the "brunch" crowd and were seated immediately but there were a few parties waiting by the time we finished our meal. The kitchen staff seems with work fairly quickly and the servers are pretty efficient and attentive. I can't remember the woman's name who served our table but she had a great personality. I ordered the Red Flannel (homemade corned beef x Vermont cheddar) omelet with a side of venison sausage and my partner ordered the Omelet with Brie and Apples. These were two of the best omelets I've eaten at a restaurant in a long time! They were cooked perfectly and the ratio of filling to egg was on point. I'm always hesitant to order omelets because they tend to be over cooked but I would 100% recommend trying these dishes. The venison sausage was lean and cooked throughout which is to be expected with game meat. It had a great flavor to it. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

This review is from the point of view from an AT Thru-hiker. This cash only location is only accessible fe a flight of stairs up. They had seriously good unique breakfast options that were more upscale and unique than the typical omelets and pancakes. I had a salmon dish with hollandaise sauce and I could not get enough. For coffee you can have regular coffee or with hazelnut. Meals are huge so you feel well fed after eating. Since meals are "fancier" than your typical diner do know that the prices match (it is more expensive) but some meals come with coffee. Real maple syrup is an extra charge. There is a men's and women's bathroom near the entrance. Tables with chairs are available or a small bar/stool area. read more

Up For Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont