6 Best Restaurants in Central Vermont, Vermont

Mountain Creamery

$ Fodor's choice
This locally beloved diner in the town center sources most of its ingredients from their own farm in Killington. "Mile High Apple Pie," ice cream made with local dairy, and daily blue plate specials are only a handful of reasons Mountain Creamery is a Woodstock mainstay.

The Mill at Simon Pearce

$$$ Fodor's choice

Sparkling glassware from the studio downstairs, exposed brick, flickering candles, and large windows overlooking the falls of the roaring Ottauquechee River create an ideal setting for contemporary American cuisine—the food alone is worth the pilgrimage. The wine cellar holds several hundred labels.

Worthy Kitchen

$ Fodor's choice
One of Woodstock's liveliest and most popular places to eat, this upscale pub and bistro remains buzzing through most evenings. The chalkboard on the wall lists the hearty menu of American comfort classics given farm-to-table twists, and the craft beer selection is excellent. You can dine at the bar, at a booth under the lofty, wood-beam ceilings in the dining room, or at a table outside on the patio.

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Café Provence

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Robert Barral, the former executive chef of the New England Culinary Institute, graces Brandon with this informal eatery one story above the main street. Flowered seat cushions, dried-flower window valences, and other hints of Barral's Provençal birthplace abound, as do his eclectic, farm-fresh dishes.

Minifactory

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Also the home of award-winning jam company V Smiley Preserves, this all-day café serves house-made pastries, biscuit sandwiches, huge salads, creative vegetable dishes and savory yogurt with crispy lentils and poached eggs. On weekends, oysters and cocktails start in the afternoon; dinner features rich soups and roast chicken with tomato jam. 

Breakfast Brunch Café Dinner Lunch Quick Bite $
16 Main St., Bristol, Vermont, 05443, USA
802-453--3280
vermontminifactory.com
Known For
  • jammy waffle (waffle with buttered nuts, syrup, and black raspberry whip)
  • well-stocked grab-and-go fridge and pantry ingredients
  • bright, spacious seating area with big windows for people watching
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.--Thurs.

Mont Vert Cafe

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This charming two-story café in the center of Woodstock sources most of its ingredients in state. It's the perfect stop for a Vermont maple latte with local dairy, produce-laden salads, and wraps or egg sandwiches worthy of a long line.