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    Workhorse Cafe

    4.6 (106 reviews)

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Best onion rings I've ever had
    Dan L.

    What a great find. Right around the corner from Stratton access road. Just a small sandwich place but packs a huge taste. Got the chicken Cesar wrap that was packed full of breaded chicken cutlet, crouton and flavor. Also tried the Vietnamese BBQ Pulled Pork Banh Mi, which was so unique for a lunch sandwich. Pulled pork was melt in your mouth good. We got a side of onion rings that may be the most unique onion rings I've had; they are a combination of salty and sweet that is very special. This place was so good we returned for breakfast the next day. Burrito bowl was really good, and Vermonter was also great, which adds a a little maple syrup to the egg sandwich. Highly recommend this place.

    Philly cheesesteak bowl
    Kevin C.

    We were visiting Stratton resort and wasn't enthused with any of the limited restaurant selections in the Stratton village itself. So found this place on Yelp which is only about 7-8 mins away from Stratton. This place is really good. Great customer service and ample seating especially outdoors with a great view of a creek. I got the pork banh mi sandwich which the meat was very tender as they roast their own meat in the smoker. My son got the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and while you can taste the smokiness of the meat, they could have put more Swiss cheese in it. My wife got the Philly cheesesteak bowl which came with beautifully seasoned potatoes. All the dishes had their own great distinct flavor. Finally got their award winning onion rings which I have to admit, you can taste the freshness of the batter and the onion themselves.

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    The perfect lunch place when we go to Stratton Mountain. You have to try their homemade potato chips. They're the best

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    Great food, lots of choices, friendly staff. A great place for barbeque, soups, desserts, meals to go. A must!

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    Delicious sandwiches. Can't wait to go back and try a new option. The bahn mi and corned beef were great!

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    One of the BEST breakfasts on our tour of Vermont! Great choices for meat and non-meat eaters alike!

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    Awesome breakfast sandwich. The service was great and friendly. Very refreshing to have an all around great experience

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    The best pulled pork and Mac-n-cheese plus friendly staff. Great caterers too! I haven't been disappointed yet.

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    Honeypie - Vietnamese

    Honeypie

    4.3(145 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Vermont Valhalla. No lie. From the curly haired goddess at the register to the sweet smiley lady…read morethat served our ice cream the service was top notch. Great vibes. Food is superb. "Stuck in a jam" double cheeseburger may be the best burger I've ever eaten. Smashburger with spicy jam and bacon. Fiiire Vietnamese salad. Perfect balance of heat and vinegar snap. Ended it off with ice creams for the kids and a luscious maple milkshake. 10/10. A+

    After a long day of skiing we were too tired to go out, so we ordered from Honeypie! Our Airbnb…read morehost recommended this place but honestly it was the Yelp reviews that sold me on it-- i had to try their dessert! Our group ordered a bunch of burgers and took heed of some reviewers' warnings-- the burgers are kinda small so you'll want a double or a whole other burger if you're hungry! For me, they were just the right size to satisfy! I got the sLAMBer burger which was SO GOOD, such an amazing mix of flavors that I couldn't stop gushing about how good it was! I heard similar sounds of approval from friends enjoying their burgers (the jam one was really popular in our group). Fries weren't spectacular but when you want fries, a GOOD fry is all you need. Now the honey pie! 3 of us ordered a slice and I think everyone enjoyed it! It's a sweet baked good unlike anything I've really had before and the salt flakes on top help to cut the sweetness. It was a bit too sweet for me to eat on my own in one sitting but I still liked it! I wish they delivered but we didnt mind picking up the order since it was only 6 min away by car! I originally thought the prices were sorta expensive for burgers but honestly not that bad because what you get is so delicious. I'm super interested in trying their 16 oz matcha milkshake... next time!

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    Honeypie - Menu and ordering area in the cool converted old gas station

    Menu and ordering area in the cool converted old gas station

    Honeypie - Veggie and fried chicken

    Veggie and fried chicken

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    Christos' Pizza and Pasta - WOW, One of the best Garlic Breads I've Ever Had. A Must Get!!

    Christos' Pizza and Pasta

    3.8(215 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$

    Well deserved an updated review! The precipitous decline of this joint is nearly complete! $35…read morepie! Yep! Toppings continue to shrink faster than melting snow in May! And on top of having customers pay merchant fee on credit cards! News flash Christo's it's a called a merchant fee, because the merchant pays it! It the price for accepting credit cards and get cash deposited into you acct the next day and not have a cash headache. This place used to be something back in the day! But it's clear the family is exhausted and no longer committed to being the dining establishment it once was! At this rate a PapaJohns franchise might be the best out!

    Ok. So we couldn't decide where to eat while in Manchester, VT…read more Beautiful little town! Beautiful little downtown area. Many restaurants and shops to check out. I know Manchester is no "best kept secret" but it kinda feels that way. Very nice place. Bougiiiiiiie! BOUGIE! We love Bougie haha! I saw a pink Bentley that absolutely made me day lol. As mentioned, tons of shops and restaurants. However, Manchester SHUTS. DOWWWN! At like 6! Winter probably even earlier. I mean, shuts dowwwn! There are like 3 places open past that time. Christos, the avocado restaurant, and the grocery store. Everything else...if you get into town late and need a place to eat...the avocado place and Christos is it...that I saw at least. Ok so we didn't actually eat here. Couldn't figure out what I wanted. Place is EXPENSIVE! Pizza that expensive is ... absolutely wild to me. I couldn't believe it. My brother had eaten here in the past and liked it. I am picky af when it comes to eating. I couldn't see myself spending this much on pizza lol. I told him...we can just eat here bc I'm tired of looking. We went to the avocado place instead tho. I'm not trying to deter anyone from going here. You're gonna do regardless of what reviews say...especially since they're open till like 9..while every other place...is not. Staff was ok. Not the friendliest. The other place we went to...staff was incredible. So I guess my review is just to give a heads up to everyone that this place is pricey. Like I said, my brother ate there before and liked it. I know the food is amazing, but again, spending what they charge for..:pizza! Hard pass. Restaurant itself is nice. Nicely laid out. Dimly lit. Very clean. Just looks like a super nice pizza place haha. I guess that's it. Was this review pointless? Maybe to some. For others, letting yall know it's an experience pizza joint...I think from that stand point it's not a pointless review. Staff is all young. We all know this generation, even tho so many work retail (for some reason) and hate talking to anyone other than their friends and coworkers. The staff here...you will experience this generation and the "no eye contact" generation and the "yeah?" When they ask if they can help. "Yeah" is "welcome in, wha can I get you" So the management here can take that into consideration especially for being a nice place that has the prices they do. Thanks for reading, JesúsYelperChristo's! Cheers

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    Christos' Pizza and Pasta - Craft Beer Was a Perfect Compliment to the meal.

    Craft Beer Was a Perfect Compliment to the meal.

    Christos' Pizza and Pasta - 18" pizza half plain cheese and half olives and bacon.

    18" pizza half plain cheese and half olives and bacon.

    Christos' Pizza and Pasta - A vegetarian and carnivore can both be happy sharing a pizza!

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    A vegetarian and carnivore can both be happy sharing a pizza!

    The Elm Street Market - Ethan Allen wrap - curried chicken salad, goat cheese, spinach and mayo

    The Elm Street Market

    4.7(118 reviews)
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    Stopped in for a breakfast sandwich and coffee. This tidy, little corner deli has a great vibe and…read morethe service is friendly. I had a toasted everything bagel with a very healthy portion of egg, bacon, and cheese. Delicious, as was the coffee! Quality craft beers, iced tea, and sodas in the coolers. Two thumbs up!

    Worst experience in Bennington! Do not patron if you enjoy…read moreany level of hospitality & actual value. I came in cheerful & this guy ruined the day... I ended up leaving angry and literally cried.... Their online ordering has a Reuben with an option for $2 extra meat & a note box so I cld have written there asking for the extra portion on the side. EASY. Yet, I went in person to see what the specials were hoping for a great lunch, because Im here for medical procedures at the hospital and had fasted since the day before. Id never been to The Elm Street Market before, but it was close to the hospital, & love Vermont markets for all the years I have lived here. But THIS place :: T E R R I B L E mistake! The employee at the counter was as fake & uncaring as it gets, & shld definitely not be the customer guy. He would not just let the added side be $2 , but wanted to weigh it out & charge me for a deli style $6 sliced side in a package as an addition to the $14 sandwich. ($20 Reuben?!) I said I didn't need or expect a package of sliced cold meat, that I was just adding the side portion to share with my pups. For Lunch. He just becomes patronizing, dense, & fully lacking capacity or willingness to help and says he "can't bc it just doesn't work that way" unless I get it on the sandwich. I cld order it online but not with him at register. And for some reason he cant figure out a $2 portion of meat. Surreal Incompetence. The next level of downhill not-so-fun is seeing the tiny soup. A cup of soup for $8. A latte "special" that I cld not even taste the smoked maple flavor and was only 3/4 full. It's actually shocking- what happened to actually CARING about just helping ppl have a good experience if you are working in the restaurant business as a small local independent market? Hey Elm Street Market Fella, you cld do the simplest things like not try ripping ppl off & being kind! His patronizing attitude & lack of capacity really took it over the top- how am I supposed to enjoy this $36 ordeal? Supposedly he is refunding the meat, bc I explained I didn't order a package of meat. He took it out of bag & literally said "take your sandwich & drink & go". I was upset~ I said this is truly unacceptable ~ try some Kindness & Authenticity! And left. The other young lady who was working that day & witnessed this whole debacle seemed to feel bad making 'Im So Sorry' faces. She at least offered me a dollop of maple syrup & noted the drink was not filled~ but also was being oppressed by his attitude. I cld tell he was being an overbearing tyrant. Wtf - this is NOT Vermont as it should be DUDE. All it took was putting a few slices on the side for $2 & filling up a drink. Ridiculous.

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    The Elm Street Market
    The Elm Street Market
    The Elm Street Market

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    The Vermont Country Deli - Turkey, Swiss and the fixins

    The Vermont Country Deli

    4.4(326 reviews)
    25.2 mi
    $$

    New year, new review…read more Popped in after a morning of skiing New Year's Day and place was packed for lunch! I didn't mind as I was in no rush. As I waited in line I enjoyed conversations with both the people in front and behind me whom all have never been before. The joy and excitement on their faces as they made their way to order was priceless. As for myself, a small mac to help start the new year strong for total lbs sold (81k in 2024) and a small pulled pork. Wanted to order some other things but my refrigerator is full at home, so another time. If this will be your first time, just be aware of parking could be very busy as there's not much. Both ways before pull out of parking spaces as well. Main road can be a cluster at times. I also recommend getting lots of little things rather than a little of a lot. You can always come back for more!

    A local had suggested this spot as a favorite roadtrip stop, and it is now my new favorite too!…read moreLimited parking and togo lines were long, but service was quick. There are 2 lines - deli and sandwiches. Great selection of Vermont-made snacks, drinks, and souvenirs as well. I ordered: - Macaroni and cheese ($4.29 per 1/2 lb) made with Vermont's Cabot cheddar cheese - very creamy, cheesy, and had a perfect texture. - Maple BBQ Pulled Pork ($5.99 per 1/2 lb) - very juicy and moist - Turkey Sandwich - had this the next day and it was still tasty. Not dry at all. All were very flavorful and delicious! Highly recommend visiting ~ I can't wait to be back :)

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    The Vermont Country Deli - Part of the shop. It's so cute and has so many cool things to look at.

    Part of the shop. It's so cute and has so many cool things to look at.

    The Vermont Country Deli - The most delicious Mac and Cheese.

    The most delicious Mac and Cheese.

    The Vermont Country Deli

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    Table 43.1

    Table 43.1

    3.4(30 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I wanted to love this place, because it was literally the only option available when we were…read morestaying mid-week. Everything in the village was closed, nothing else around and door dash type deliveries not available. Unfortunately it wasn't a great experience. We had a friendly but non attentive server who didn't even mention specials to us, which we only found out midway through our meal when a neighboring table received lobster ravioli which was definitely not on the menu. The menu was odd, with it mostly being pasta dishes and a handful of other options. I noticed there weren't any gluten free options except maybe one thing, in case that's of use to anyone requiring a GF diet. The food was average at best and wildly overpriced for what it was. It lacked atmosphere and felt like a standard ski lodge where you leave your gear for the day, and in no way attempted to resemble a more up scale dining experience. The only positive for us was that it was open when everything else was shut down.

    After a long day up in Stratton Mt. I needed to grab some dinner and decided I'd make it easy and…read moredine at Table 43.1 after taking a peek at their menu. Plus I was staying at the lodge where it's located. They had some good sounding Italian selections and I do enjoy some good Italian food so I figured why not? I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana which comes with Vodka sauce and Linguine. It was delicious! Just a little spicy for me but definitely hit the spot. Matter of fact I was so hungry that I forgot to take pictures of my meal! Service was great. Very accommodating staff. As far as noise levels it was pretty calm. Few people here and there dining and enjoying their meals. They also have a nice fireplace which is super cool! Keeps the spot nice and cozy. So there you have it folks. Nice spot in the mountain area to grab a nice meal. Have a great one ya'll! -Ray

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    Table 43.1 - Kids tenders

    Kids tenders

    Table 43.1 - Flour less chocolate cake with white chocolate ganache

    Flour less chocolate cake with white chocolate ganache

    Table 43.1

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    Workhorse Cafe - sandwiches - Updated May 2026

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