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
- American Flatbread Waitsfield. Serving up local and regionally sourced beer and wine 
- The Alchemist: Waterbury. 
- Prohibition Pig: Waterbury. 
- Stone Corral Brewery: Huntington. 
- Trapp Family Lodge: Stowe. 
BURLINGTON, SHELBURNE, WILLISTON, WINOOSKI AREA
- Fiddlehead Brewing Company: Shelburne. 
- Magic Hat Brewery & Artifactory: South Burlington. 
- Switchback Brewing Company: Burlington. 
- Burlington Beer Company: Willison. 
- Queen City Brewery: Burlington. 
- Zero Gravity Craft Brewery: Burlington. 
- Vermont Pub & Brewery: Burlington. 
- Four Quarters Brewing: Winooski 
- Frost Beer Works: Hinesburg. 
- Foam Brewers: Burlington. 
