This Inn is going to change your life…read more Months ago, all I wanted to do is book a cozy, romantic, farm B&B on our first-time New England escape. (which the Inn certainly delivered) But now...I can't stop thinking about the powerful reality of farm-to-table living and Jackie's insistence that we finally pick up and read The Omnivore's Dilemma on the nightstand in every guest room. The many awards and accolades this place continuously receives year after year speaks for itself. Let me tell you about our experience: We booked the Mustard Room and since Jackie had other rooms available, she upgraded us to stay in the Rose Room. Bonus. The bed was fit for a king and after a long drive we snoozed until the wee hours enjoying pure luxury. If only we could have spent more time exploring the rooms which were decorated with rich detail. Have fun playing board games in the front room or pick up a cozy book in the library room. The bathroom feels like a spa and the sunroom is where you need to spend your time. Better yet...get outside and explore the grounds! Learn how to build your own compost, collect eggs, pick vegetables, play with the animals and so much more. Lola just comes out and gives lots of love :) The 3-course candlelight breakfast was delicious! On how many occasions have you enjoyed a beautiful flower with your meal as you chat with the cook about how many more blooms you should eat for a balanced meal? My first popover was steamy and tasty. Too bad I filled up on the complimentary cookies in the pantry that I couldn't eat more. But you know what? These cookies were the number one recipe in town. No, really. They won the local contest for best cookie. I think I ate like 10 cookies in one hour. You have to stock up on the town's NUMBER ONE cookie!! No shame! But the food really is incredible. All straight from the farm. All organic, all sustainable. The partnership with local farms and shops is inspiring. Jackie gave us great tips on things to do in town and the best way to enjoy hot cocoa at Burdick's. (half and half). Probably the best tips she gave us were life-changing and inspiring for our future farm to table efforts. One day, Jackie! One day! You really need to stay here and taken an apprenticeship on sustainable farming. I still find myself wondering how much Coco and Lola have grown (friendliest goats in the world). The Inn really did change my life.

This was a favorite stop that we will come to again. The inn is also a working farm. The beds are…read moreclean and comfortable. There is a place for a before dinner or after breakfast walk that is clearly marked n the woods behind the inn. After the very filling breakfast you will need to take that walk. Everything was picture perfect and our host even left out fresh baked cookies for snacking.

We were vacationing nearby and geared up for the days touring around here each day. We were so…read morepleased to find it. The breakfast sandwiches and baked goods were all high quality and reasonably priced. The coffee was very good with lots of specialty coffees available. The white bean chicken chili was also very good. Picked up some drinks and snacks and headed out for our day. Thank you Putney Food Co-Op

Traveling for work and stopped in for an iced coffee before hitting the highway. I knew I wasn't…read morewalking into a specialty coffee shop or even a Starbucks/DD but they had their coffee menu proudly displayed. I ordered an iced mocha latte, a pretty straightforward drink. Watching this process was prob the most painful 20 minutes of my life. The counter person who took my order/made my coffee took about 3 minutes on each step. Ice in the cup - 3 minutes. Coffee grounds in the machine - 3 minutes. Milk in the cup - 3 minutes. Conversation with a co-worker about filling the coffee machine later - 5 minutes (in the middle of my order). There were hamburgers and fries ordered after my coffee that came out first. The final straw was watching them add 6 coffees worth of chocolate syrup to finish it off (they had already added enough for one drink 12 minutes earlier). It looked so bad I walked away before they could spend another 3 minutes finding/putting a lid on. Unfortunately I paid first, so I ate the $6 and walked away, incredibly disappointed. They may have been a newer employee, but it was clear no one even gave them a quick course in how to put coffee, milk, and chocolate syrup in a cup...

It's a nice spot to get some fresh produce and a bite to eat. The food was fresh. The home fries…read morewere perfectly seasoned and crispy - just how I like them!!! The birds basically beg for food. It's comical. Seating indoors and out. It was a nice day so we chose outside. It was fairly priced and the portions were perfect. Definitely would go back.

Stopped by on a busy day and the kind worker at the counter was able to take our order while…read morerunning around and doing a bunch of stuff as well. Fantastic produce, good food, and kind service.

I have always loved Cafe Loco for lunch. The farm market is also wonderful. Have visited every…read moreJune for several years on way to Vermont Quilt Show.

Love this place. One side is the organic farm market (the farm is right outside the window!) and…read morethe other side is Cafe Loco. Delicious food. You can eat inside or out... views of the fields and the beautiful working organic farm. Nice people. It opens May 1, and when it opens each Spring, all is right with the world.

We are traveling around New England and found the Hungry Diner. A really sweet girl met us at the…read moredoor and explained their ordering system and was very helpful with recommendations. My husband had the burger and I had a fish sandwich. Both were cooked to perfection. Also, the fries had a great seasoning. So good, ketchup wasn't needed. Also, while dining, the song Way Down South on the Chattahoochee" was playing. Unbeknownst to them, they were playing our song. We are from Georgia and practically grew up on the Chattahoochee River. We highly recommend the Hungry Diner!

Best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. The staff is super friendly and the setting is beautiful.read more

Great staff, fantastic maple products. Brunette girl behind the counter is a total gem. Thank you!read more

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.

Amazing brownies! Neat, unique store unlike others…read more Definitely worth checking out any time of year. I'll be going back for sure later this spring and summer.

Allen Brothers has very tasty prepared foods. My mother loved her delicious grilled sandwich on…read morehomemade wheat sourdough and I loved my slice of scrumptious gluten free strawberry cake. Four GF treats on offer! It was hard to chose and now I will have to go back and try the others! And Mom wants to go back as well.

JULY 2026. On a warm sunny misty Friday afternoon…read more 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.

I don't want to dissuade anyone from going. I just want to encourage the Putney Diner to up their…read moregame. 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.

Formal and delectable bistro style restaurant with insightful, friendly staff. I have been here…read moremany times and have enjoyed all visits. I highly recommend this great atmosphere to all people who have food in their blood!

We have eaten here a number of times over the past several years and have always found it to be…read moreexceptional food and service. Our most recent visit was an exception. Everything seemed off and was unremarkable. We ordered two mocktails that were incredibly bland, no flavor. The salt cod brandade was insanely salty (salted cod brandade should have a savory, pleasant hint of salt, but it should not taste overwhelmingly salty or briny). The ciabatta vegetable sandwich was simply okay, the watercress and pear salad, while the greens were fresh, the slices of pear had brown spots and the salmon, generally cooked to perfection, was underdone. The waitstaff, while attentive, didn't seem as engaging and friendly as they have been in the past. Overall, the food lacked a wow factor. Hoping they were having an off day because a $100+ lunch should be enjoyable and warrant a return visit.

What a surprise to see that Green Mountain Spinnery, a small worker-owned co-op, produces such…read moreincredible yarn in their tiny facility. I was expecting a large mill as I've heard so many people use their yarn around the world. The staff is dedicated and pours their knowledge out to you with the years of experience. Dropped a chunk of change on their gorgeous yarn, well worth it, and drove home to start 2 sweater patterns they created specifically for their yarn. Well worth the tour (booked in advance)! Look them up on Youtube. So worth it!

A small retail outlet for high-quality, gorgeous rustic yarn and some knitting supplies (needles,…read morepatterns, wool wash) in the entryway, and a larger space where I could only peek in - it looked like the place where wool magic is created. A great stop just off of I91 - definitely worth the stop.