Hardwick St Cafe

Northern Vermont


At Greensboro's brand-new Highland Center for the Arts, this bright, high-ceilinged cafe takes advantage of its proximity to some of Vermont's finest producers, serving Hillstead Farm Brewery beer on tap along with salads and sandwiches featuring local greens and stupendous cheeses from nearby Jasper Hill Farm. The daily lunch special (any two listed items for $9) is good value.


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