Local Food

Bristol, Vergennes, Middlebury Area

  • The Bobcat Cafe: Bristol. Vermont local fare and craft beers

  • The Tillerman: Bristol. Just north of the village, enjoy locally sourced fare and an award winning earthen oven pizza

  • Smoke & Lola’s: Bristol. Great café to pick up items for a picnic

  • Minifactory: Bristol. Great for people watching and pastries

  • Cubber’s Restaurant: Bristol. Local pizza joint with all of the fixings

  • Snap’s Dinner & Café: Bristol. A great spot for brunch on Main Street

  • Lu Lu Ice Cream: Vergennes. Try locally sourced ice cream prepared in unexpected flavors, like salted caramel or curried peanut

  • 3 Squares Café: Vergennes. Enjoy lunch at the delicious little café. Great specials, delicious sandwiches

  • Black Sheep Bistro: Vergennes. Make a reservation for this delightful bistro. You’ll enjoy masterfully prepared local fare

  • Basin Harbor Club: Vergennes. Open seasonally, this family summer camp offers thoughtful meals in a delightful setting

  • The Daily Chocolate: Vergennes. Like walking onto the set of the movie Chocolat, this lovely shop offers artisanal chocolates for every taste

  • Starry Night Café: Vergennes. Reservations suggested. This small restaurant is celebrated locally for its delightful menu of locally sourced and thoughtfully prepared dishes, served in a cozy café

  • Fire & Ice Restaurant: Middlebury. Offering up American-fare in a relaxed dining experience, don’t miss their expansive salad-bar and delicious cocktails

  • American Flatbread; Middlebury. Enjoy locally sourced ingredients on wood-fired flatbread

 

Waitsfield, Waterbury, Stowe Area

  • Hen of the Wood: Waterbury. One of the favorite restaurants in Vermont, Hen of the Wood serves top notch dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Reservations recommended.

  • American Flatbread: Waitsfield. Enjoy locally sourced ingredients on wood-fired flatbread

  • Mad Taco: Waitsfield. Sample their homemade hot sauces and indulge in the best tacos around

  • Big Picture Theater: Waitsfield. Don’t miss dinner and a movie – or join them for a delightful brunch at this a diner-esque restaurant in the mountains. One of a kind

  • Three Mountain Café: Waitsfield. Stop in for coffee on your way to the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market

  • The Waitsfield Farmer’s Market: Waitsfield. Saturdays 9am-1pm, from the middle of May through the middle of October. With a wide variety of vendors, live music, and events, this vibrant market is not to be missed

Local Beer, Wine and Spirits

BRISTOL, VERGENNES, MIDDLEBURY AREA

  • The Middlebury Tasting Trail & Tours: Visit local wine, beer, and spirits operations. Book ahead for shuttle service

    • Otter Creek Brewery & Wolaver's Visitor Center and Pub: Sample the selection, have a pint and enjoy lunch in the cafe! Open Daily 11-6

    • Woodchuck Cider: Middlebury. Sample their varieties and see what all the buzz is about! Open Wed-Fri 11-6; Sat-Sun 11-5

    • Drop-In Brewery: Middlebury. Serving up "Worldly Beers with Vermont Character". Ask about taking a Beer Appreciation class. Open Mon-Sat 11-7 & Sun 12-5

    • Appalachian Gap Distillery: Middlebury. Enjoy free tastings of locally distilled spirits. Open Fri-Sat-Sun 1-5

  • The Bobcat Cafe: Bristol. Sample house beers and regionally made craft beer,  wine and cocktails.

  • Hogback Mountain Brewing: Taproom with great catering and event space available.

  • 51 Main at the Bridge; Middlebury. Enjoy drink specials throughout the week. Killer cocktails in a great location.

  • American Flatbread: Middlebury. Serving up local and regionally sourced beer and wine

     

WAITSFIELD, WATERBURY, STOWE AREA

BURLINGTON, SHELBURNE, WILLISTON, WINOOSKI AREA

 

Your getaway awaits.