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Vermont Apple Pie Bakery

3.5 (201 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Small apple pie
Barry D.

Very expensive for a very average pie. Large apple pie is $32 and small apple pie is $12. That was what we told as no prices are posted Bought the small pie and it was not exceptional, average at best. Crust tasteless and filling was okay. Not going back.

Tara G.

In my mind, I've went back and forth on what I was going to write for my review, and what I was going to rate this restaurant. Some of the reviews of the owner being a scam artist made me skeptical about our visit, so I came cautiously. It was a chilly morning at the start of fall. We'd never visited Vermont before, and this restaurant just seemed like the archetypal dining experience we'd envision a Vermont breakfast eatery to be. We drove out of our way from where we were staying, to try this establishment. When we pulled up, a sign noted that they were only opened on weekends. I'm not sure if this is standard, or just a seasonal rule, but you may want to check the hours prior to your visit. When you get inside, you are downstairs, but don't expect anyone to be waiting there. This is a small 'ma and pa' shop, with a husband and wife team running the place. She seems to do the cooking, while he waits the tables. The owner saw us fairly quickly, and told us to come on up and have a seat. We were lucky enough to beat the crowd. He immediately asked us if we'd like a cup of coffee, in which we replied yes. All the tables were already set up with coffee cups, so he flipped them over and got us started. He gave us a few minutes to look over the menu. I immediately noticed on the front that it states, "$5.00 share plate". My husband and I often share a breakfast because I cannot eat very much. I find this to be a deplorable rule to put into place; this is one of only two restaurants I've ever come across with this caveat. For whatever intention, many couples share for reasons that need not be explained, and to charge someone for sharing a plate is tacky and tasteless. Nevertheless, we decided to order separately to avoid the charge, even though I knew it'd be much more food than I could eat, and we had no way of keeping it fresh since we were mid travel. My husband ordered the apple cinnamon pancakes and closed the menu. The owner asked if he would like to try a glass of homemade hot apple cider. Without asking the price, my husband said, "Sure" (it was $6.95 for a glass of apple cider!) He asked my husband if he'd like his pancakes with bacon or sausage. My husband said, "Bacon" (not aware that it doesn't come with a meat and this was another additional charge). I do realize that this was a mistake on our part, not asking questions, but the owner does slyly have a way of getting you to order more, once you've closed your menu, so be aware. I ordered scrambled eggs a la carte, with Vermont cheddar added to them, and a side of country ham. It took awhile for our food to come out, which we didn't mind. The place is adorable and charming! I absolutely fell in love with the decor, the cleanliness, the music choices overhead; everything about this place was delightful. In the meantime, although not friendly, the owner was efficient about keeping our coffee cups filled. When the food came out, we were definitely wowed! The presentation was stunning! My husbands pancakes were almost too pretty to eat. And according to him, were delicious! At this point, we rated this restaurant a 5 star in cleanliness, presentation of food and taste of food. Prices were a bit high, so we'd rate a little lower on the value, but we're accustomed to paying high prices living outside of Washington DC, so we shook it off. I was fully prepared to highly recommend this restaurant to friends and family...that is until the bill came. Now comes the stingers. Somehow, we missed that they generally only accept cash as a payment method, but were quickly brought up to speed when a party of 4 sitting across from us, went to pay their bill. They were told that there was a minimum of a $3.00 charge to use a credit card. The problem is, this is a variable rate with no cap. In other words, the owner can use his discretion on what he wants to charge you in order to use a card. We heard the entire conversation with the table next to us. They would be paying nearly $20 to use a credit card! My husband and I didn't have enough cash, so we were prepared to just suck it up. When the bill came, I added everything up for myself because other Yelpers noted that he tends to overcharge. Sure enough, he added incorrectly and upcharged us 50 cents. It's not much, but it is deceitful. If every table he serves is paying an extra 50 cents here or a dollar there, he is running a pretty good scam on the side. With the share plate fee, the unlimited credit card fee (luckily we only had to pay the $3, which is NOT reflected on our original bill) and his deceitful upcharges, he is nickel and diming his customers. Our bill went from $39.45 (which should have been $38.95) plus $3.55 tax, a $3.00 cc fee and a $5.00 tip to $51.00! MAKE SURE YOU ADD YOUR BILLS YOURSELF! I cannot in good faith recommend this restaurant due to the owners fraudulent ways! What a shame because the food and atmosphere are fantastic!

H L.

Originally a business selling just apple pies, hence its name, Vermont Apple Pie Company later expanded to include breakfast dining. Its proprietors, Charlie and Sheryl have created a cosy home-like ambiance, employing rustic wooden tables and chairs and then completing the country look with cheerful red and white gingham tablecloths and window valances. Fun decorative wall signs, many featuring witty quotes, line the walls. Some of them will remind you of the virtues of patience. As this tiny place can accommodate no more than 5-8 tables, waiting for a table is the norm if you intend to dine here. The waiting area is on the ground level. Sign in when you arrive and make your presence known to Charlie who will check in periodically. There are several chess sets laid out for waiting customers, this is a great opportunity to hone your chess skills. You will be invited upstairs to the dining room once your table is available. Vermont Apple Pie Company offers an extensive breakfast menu (waffles, French toast, pancakes, eggs any style...). Everything is freshly made in the kitchen by Sheryl. It truly is a family affair with daughter Erica helping out. Ever since our family fell in love with their delicious waffles, we have been coming here whenever we are in the area. Their freshly made Belgian Waffles have a slight crispy exterior while retaining a lovely fluffy centre. Absolutely scrumptious with just Vermont maple syrup, although sides such as fried eggs, sliced smoked ham, crispy bacon, home fries and sausage patty make great accompaniments. Other perennial favorites include the Apple Cinnamon Waffles, Chocolate Chip Banana Waffles and the Egg Muffin Sandwich. Highly recommended if you are in the area and want to treat yourself to a nice leisurely breakfast.

Vinnie C.

Tiny dining room, husband/wife team. Be prepared to wait. BUT don't leave!!! The ridiculously delicious and creative breakfast entrees are worth playing a couple games of checkers while you wait I had Maple Bacon French Toast that was NOT on my diet but when you're in Vermont, you have to eat things with maple and apples and this dish takes care of both. Add bacon to the mix what was I supposed to do? While there, take the time to pop into the kitchen and give Cheryl your feedback. She's a super nice lady with an adoring husband (who's also your waiter). We'll be back next time we're in the area

Steak and Cheese Omlette
Kent P.

Service severely struggled. Food was okay. Price didn't match quality or level of service. However, large portions and fresh ingredients... We were excited to try this country Vermont setting for breakfast after reading the reviews and seeing the pictures of the food in other posts. Luckily we were not in a rush, We entered and gave our name to the hostess and waited to be called and when we were sent up the stairs to the dining room, we found many open tables. Empty tables sat vacant throughout our hour and half breakfast while other parties waited outside and in line to get a table. We had viewed the menu and picked out what we wanted while we were waiting and so when we sat at our table, we were ready, but the (only) server was not ready and overwhelmed. we started by ordering coffee and water and that took much too long. The water didn't arrive until about 30 mins later, until after our meals arrived, even though we asked for it each time the server visited our table. We noticed other tables waiting for water and coffee (and service) throughout the meal. We were given a daily specials menu which didn't exactly match the dry-erase board at the entrance/waiting area, and wasn't given it when we asked to view the menu while we waited. We placed our order and after a not too long wait 1/2 our order was brought out to the dining room but sent to the wrong table, and back it went, to sit in the window while the other tables meals were all served. I liked my meal, fresh tasting, and plenty of food but the lack of drinks and service and the severe wait before, during, and after we were done took my rating from 4 down to 2 stars. Overall, we probably would not return or recommend it to others BUT the place has potential... They just need to have a 2nd server or have the help standing around the kitchen (playing on their iPhones) come out and help bus and set tables, fill drinks, etc. the server needs to be a bit more personable and work on the hospitality part of serving. He was trying very hard but seemed overwhelmed, hurried, and forgetful the entire time.

French toast with home fries
Peter C.

This is the cozy breakfast experience you want to fulfill your Vermont get away weekend. The place is small but very quaint. Decor is home-y, with pictures of the owners family, I think. Alot of rustic touches. The food is out of this world. Portions are big and everything is made fresh. You can taste the difference. I don't think you could go wrong with any thing you order. I suggest pancakes, but that's a personal favorite. I had the wild blueberry ones. The only two negatives I see... First, since the place is tiny, with literally 6 tables, you will be waiting a long time if it's busy. We went when it was slow, so we got a seat immediately. The place filled up fast though... all 6 tables. I suggest you keep your group between 2 and 4 people. Any more and you might be waiting over an hour, easy. The second complaint.... the waiter... an older gentleman, wasn't the most warm and inviting. He may be the owner. It seemed like he could benefit from hiring a bubbly young waiter or waitress. He does not give you the warm and fuzzies. He's not rude, but you may feel like he doesn't have time for you. Be prepared to wait for water or extras, as he seems to do all the work himself. You should stop here while in Vermont. The food is worth it. The hostess was super nice. Maybe she should wait tables. :-)

The menu
Mara M.

I never wrote a review but after being treated by the owner. I had to Me and my boyfriend arrived with time to spare. We got there and were told to wait a little. We get upstairs there was only one table of five people there. So quick service? No. We we seated and ignored from start to finish. I asked for an iced coffee came out hot but it was good. My boyfriend asked for his drink several times. In the meantime the one other table was helped numerous times. The owner as per other reviews is absolutely, wholeheartedly a crab. Extremely unpleasant. Ruined the vibe for me. He did offer me another free refill of my coffee but I was already angry. I ordered the sunrise which was spectacular especially the pancakes my god. Although the home fries were awful though( rock hard bits of potatoes) boyfriend got the bagel sandwich. The bill was expensive but the prices are listed. I also asked if there was takeout so the next day we could get the food and just leave. It's not available for takeout. I would never ever go back just to be treated like that.

Banana pancake with eggs, home fries and sausage patties
Maggie L.

After a 4-hour drive from NYC, my bf and I arrived in Ludlow, VA, ready to check-in to our room at the Castehill. We made it there 2 hours earlier, so there was no other choice than to use the time to put an end to the disturbing growls from our tummies. The night before our departure, I read rave reviews about this restaurant. The resort also did ample advertisement for them, so we figured why not give it a try? First thing I noticed when we pulled up was the cute exterior. Like many restaurants within the vicinity, the place resembled a house more than a business. Once we stepped foot into the doorway, I smelled and spotted PIE. Yummay! The interior and decor were absolutely adorable, with red checkered table cloths, cute sayings on the walls, rustic furniture and an old charm. My bf and I ordered a platter with eggs, toast and home fries, as well as the banana pancake platter that came with eggs, sausage patties and homefries. The pancake can feed a family of 6, but was extremely moist and full of flavor. The eggs were cooked well and homefries were well seasoned but I must say, a bit on the dry side. We were starving when we sat down, but the pancake still defeated us. It was THAT big. If you're up for generous portions, good coffee, at a charming restaurant in the middle of nowhere, you should come here without a doubt. I definitely enjoyed the meal as well as my short getaway :)

Sofia M.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMING HERE ! According to my own personal experience AND a few other reviews I see below, this place is a SCAM. They will scam you for a bigger tip. Maybe I should remind you that a tip is based on service. We gave the minimum expected amount for a tip, then he ran outside and banged on the side of my car saying that we had to give a bigger tip. The entire meal, he was slow and we had to ask multiple times for things he forgot about like SYRUP. How can you forget syrup at a breakfast place?! He was slow the entire time and when it came to chasing us down for the tip, he finally picked up the pace. At first, I thought maybe he just had a kind of rough personality, but nope, he's actually just rude. The FOOD itself could have been amazing! The presentation was really beautiful, I have to give them that... But it came out cold and was really just dulled by the awful service we got.

Scamming evidence on the bill. Lying on the sub total. 25% Vermont sales tax?

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Frozen pie was mediocre, at best, especially when considering the $35 price point. Will not be coming here again

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Outrageously expensive at $38 for a mediocre apple pie. Owner was not very friendly. You can do better elsewhere or bring one from home!

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