Amazing fresh Haddock lunch plate! The ladies waiting on us were extremely kind, bubbly and…read morecapable. Thank you Kyla, kiahna, and Rhiannon!!!

If I were lactose intolerant, I'd still come here for their soft serve ice cream and or milkshakes…read more They're that good. I was in town visiting family and this was our nightly adventure to get out and grab some ice cream. Expect lines and limited parking during peak hours. Tip - it's all peak hours. Everyone was friendly and patient waiting in line. It's Vermont, after all. Everyone knows that the ice cream will be there and that everyone gets a turn. If you're in the area, and they're open, stop in for a bit. You'll be happy you did.

Now the Crux and Crumb. Rachel and Doug are working hard to keep up the quality and variety of ice…read morecream flavors as David and John always did. Rachel has added a variety of baked goods with a menu changing weekly. Renovations are ongoing in the off hours to brighten up the place and have allowed for some premade options as well as fresh local dairy goods including MacNamara milks.

Dave an employee there is always open for a new flavor. Everything is home made not pre made…read more Excellent ice cream for the connoisseur!

Stopped in at the country store and found myself at the order counter here looking for some food…read moreafter my ski trip. Ordered myself a Mildred Burger, quite pleased with how quickly it came out and it's overall deliciousness. Bacon could have been crisper but that's just my preference. Will stop to eat here again and probably find myself with an ice cream too.

Friendly service and great little pit stop for treats. Had the grilled cheese, shake, cone with…read moresprinkles, and Mac and cheese. Excellent! Would come back again if ever in the area.

Cute place but this sign is obnoxious and a sign of the times. "Tips to ensure prompt service"…read more How about "I am paying for a product and I should get good service regardless of a tip or not". Plus I ordered three pieces of their candy along with my husbands Ice cream and she gave me the wrong ones. Never offered to correct the problem.

Absolute 10/10 experience. Very friendly and helpful service in an adorable shop that sells ice…read morecream along with many other cute trinkets. We tried their "ice cream nachos" loved the concept! Choose a scoop of the Vermont Maple and a scoop of the Golddigger - both were delicious!! They had a nice variety of topping and sauce options for the nachos. Would love to come back next time I'm driving through!

Great place to stop for some ice cream and to just relax. The environment is very friendly and…read moreupbeat. The service is outstanding. They're sitting outside in picnic tables as well as inside. Nice and clean great place to take family and friends or just a date night. Definitely a place you want to stop at. We will be back again for sure.

Excellent flavors and all hand made. Corn hole and swings. Took my 3,5&7 yr old on way home from MA…read moreto NH on 91.

We have been coming here more the past two years since they expanded to more food options. With…read morehot dogs, lobster rolls and pulled pork also available they have become a last minute dinner idea for my daughter and I while my wife is work. Lobster rolls some how fit about a whole lobster of meat on a roll and are available with butter or mayo. One of my favorite ice cream options, with the many available is the vanilla frappe with a shot of maple syrup, a unique and delicious option for sure. Where once I would have traveled the extra 10 minutes to go to Kimballs, Charlie's exceeds their flavor options and selection ans you are best served by staying in town and going to Charlie's.

My go to ice cream is campfire s'more every time I go out for ice cream. Charlie's has by far the…read morebest of all the variations I've tried. It's a perfect blend s'more(Graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow) and creamy flavor

Here for the first time in a couple of years. Very impressed with the huge number of flavors and…read morethe very low prices (compared to what would be charged back home in DC). Friendly young women serving

Your ice cream deserves a 5 star rating. Although your staff is friendly, the long pony tails…read moredraping above the tubs of ice cream while the server is in the cooler was distressing to witness. And the worse of it, my wife found a hair in her ice cream. Please, tie your pony tails back. If their length allows it it to fall over your shoulder and it's tip is above the food, that is seriously wrong. PLEASE, WEAR A BASEBALL CAP OR SOMETHING AND TIE THAT TAIL SO THAT IT DOESN'T MOVE!

So good. This is right next to the movie theater and has the best ice cream I've had around here…read more(including ICM and Walpole which I love - based on only one visit, it's better than either). They have standard flavors (chocolate, strawberry etc.) and some interesting ones. We split a generous Mint Moose Tracks cone and probably should have ordered two. Next time!

There are places that make you feel as though you've stepped into another era, and Hidden Springs…read moreMaple is one of them. Tucked away about an hour north of Hadley, Massachusetts, the drive alone is worth making. On this visit, the sun was shining, the temperature never climbed above 80 degrees, and the winding country roads were perfect with the sunroof open. By the time I arrived, it already felt like I'd left the rush of everyday life behind. I've always been fascinated by how real maple syrup is made. The kind that comes from the sap of maple trees rather than the artificially flavored syrups so many of us grew up with. While I didn't get to see the sugaring process itself, Hidden Springs Maple serves as the retail home for the family operation. Inside, the rustic barn-style shop is wonderfully nostalgic, with weathered wood, shelves lined with glass bottles and jars, and the unmistakable feeling of an old-fashioned country store. It feels less like a gift shop and more like a place where New England traditions have been carefully preserved. The young man behind the counter patiently entertained every one of my tourist-style questions, answering each with genuine enthusiasm and an obvious pride in the craft. Before making a purchase, I was invited to sample three grades of syrup--Amber Rich, Dark, and Very Dark (Robust)--a thoughtful touch that lets visitors appreciate how the flavors deepen from one variety to the next. Amber Rich was my favorite, and I happily left with a jug, along with maple cream, locally produced honey, smoked maple syrup, and a gift box of regional jams. Now comes the only real challenge: figuring out how to pack the maple jug and those glass jars for the trip home without breaking a single one. It's a small price to pay for bringing home a taste of a place that feels wonderfully timeless.

TLDR: delightful maple creamies in a beautiful spot…read more Beautiful shop with lots of maple syrup and souvenirs including some toys for kids. The maple creamies just had the right amount of sweetness. If you're feeling more decadent the diabolical donut bowl might fit the bill, which is maple creamie soft serve over a donut with maple syrup poured over.