Must-see restaurants in Northern Vermont

Arguably the finest dining in Northern Vermont, this chef-driven restaurant, set in a historic grist mill in Waterbury, gets rave reviews for its…

This grand post-and-beam structure with 30ft cathedral ceilings and views of mountains, meadows and birches has become an instant Stowe classic since its…

This ever-popular downtown eatery serves pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelets and tofu scrambles, along with sandwiches, tacos, salads and delightful…

Vegetarian fine dining? And romantic atmosphere to boot? Yep, they all come together at this cozy brick-walled restaurant that makes creative use of…

If there's a food co-op heaven, it must look something like this. Burlington's gourmet natural-foods grocery (recently expanded to a second location in…

One of Vermont's finest bakeries, Red Hen is well worth the 6-mile trek west of Montpelier – and a perfect breakfast stop if you're headed toward Stowe,…

Central location, great beers on tap from the in-house Zero Gravity microbrewery and superb flatbread (thin-crust pizza) are reason enough to visit this…

Pouring two dozen microbrews from Vermont and beyond, this pub is a perennial late-night favorite. It's also popular for its pub grub: grilled cheese and…

What started as a humble Church St food cart is now a Burlington institution, serving its delicious crepes at multiple locations, including this main…

Housed in a beautifully refurbished former hotel with high coffered ceilings, leather couches and antique lighting running the length of the bar, this…

An offshoot of Waterbury's legendary Hen of the Wood restaurant, this high-end dining mecca and its acclaimed chef Jordan Ware have repeatedly won 'Best…

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…

After a stint in Italy rediscovering his Italian heritage – and authentic gelato-making techniques – Vermonter Paul Sansone returned to Burlington to…

This immensely popular eatery in a plank-floored 1820s farmhouse blends cozy atmosphere with delicious food from New York–trained chef Gary Jacobson …

Casual fare, from tacos to burgers to mac ‘n’ cheese and milkshakes, dominates the menu at this popular spot near the heart of Stowe village. Walls…

Burlingtonians kick off their summer weekends with snacks and drinks at this stellar Friday-evening gathering of food trucks, held in the parking lot…

A 10-minute drive south of Stowe, this is one of the area's standout eateries. A seasonally changing menu built on locally sourced ingredients is served…

'Live well, laugh often and love much' advises the sign over the bar at this stylish and convivial Parisian-style brasserie with an elegant, tin-ceilinged…

Rustic wood decor, cheery burgundy walls and warm service make this Shelburne's favorite brunch spot, perfect for a break between stints at nearby…

Stowe's favorite breakfast place welcomes early birds with a host of breakfast options: steak and eggs, build-your-own scrambles and a wide range of…