The dinner house is just a wonderful place to go. My husband and I went there when we were going to…read moreBread and Puppet, which is only a few minutes away. This was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. The berries were freshly handpicked, the sauce made to order, the menu choices imaginative and, it turns out, delicious. The server was lovely, professional, thoughtful, excellent in every way. The grounds are absolutely impressive, beautifully maintained, and interesting with thoughtful landscaping filled with plants native to the area. I'm a vegetarian and I especially appreciated that there were really delicious choices for not only meat eaters, but also vegetarians. Classy, unfussy, quality gourmet food. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful restaurant.

A destination dining experience that quietly rivals Michelin-level restaurants…read more Some places are good. Some places are memorable. And then there are places that make you stop mid-bite and think, "How is this here?" The Dinner House is absolutely one of those places. Tucked into the most charming corner of Vermont, this restaurant feels like a discovery -- elegant without being pretentious, warm without being casual. During my stay, the dining room was packed every single night, with real waitlists and a steady buzz that confirmed what was already obvious: people know this place is special. The food is on another level. Thoughtful, refined, and deeply satisfying -- every dish is executed with precision and heart. It's the kind of cooking that feels effortlessly confident. Honestly? This is Michelin-consideration legit. The kind of restaurant you'd expect to read about in a city dining guide, not stumble upon in rural Vermont. Behind it all is a true culinary powerhouse: Steve, the chef, and Maria, the baker. Together, they are magic. The savory dishes are layered, balanced, and beautifully composed, while the baking is exceptional -- the kind that lingers in your memory long after the plate is cleared. Their collaboration elevates the entire experience. Sunday brunch deserves special mention -- indulgent, comforting, and flawless. Come hungry, expect to wait, and trust that it will be worth it. This isn't just a great local restaurant. It's a destination. If you care about food, hospitality, and experiences that feel rare and intentional, make the trip.

Loved it! Great service and delicious ice cream. Loved the personal messages on our cupsread more

Serves Gifford's ice cream. Was delicious! Fast friendly service. The cotton candy flavor was a…read morepleasant surprise! Toasted coconut was another fav! Definite must try in St J's.

I was lucky enough to teach at a retreat catered by Cold Spring Kitchen and the food was…read moreSPECTACULAR. As a big food lover in general, I can be picky sometimes about quality but every single item, from salad to soup to entrees to (oh my God) desserts was just top notch. I can't wait to come back again!

I'm a sucker for a good Thanksgiving sandwich, and this place makes an epic one! The other…read moreofferings sounded yummy, as well. Their baked goods are varied and delicious.

They need to rename this place as a bakery & deli. Had the most wonderful fresh sandwiches of the…read moretrip here in a funky, friendly setting.

OMG!!!! OK , I must admit , I do know the Michaud family but I didn't know that they were this…read morebusiness until I looked into who owned this company. We drive 15 miles extra to a store that carries this milk , it IS that much better !! And I don't even like milk ! But in my cappuccino , you can feel the love in that milk! I know that sounds hokey, but a small company puts their heart and soul into their products ! Look at Ben &Jerry's , I had the vanilla flavor last night , and it was AWFUL !!! I have had that ice cream since it was "born" and when it was sold to that conglomerate company , the quality has gone from best to worst . The ice cream last night tasted like ice milk , not ice cream. I can't wait to find Kingdom Creamery ice cream , and when we are released to travel , we are certainly headed to East Hardwick for LOTS of ice cream ! Michaud family , I know times are hard right now , but please hang in there , you ARE THE BEST!!

Always amazing food, nice staff, I normally go for maple creemee (sizes are HUGE) , PB shake or the…read morepot hole sundae

This might be the best ice cream parlor in the world. The ice cream is so delicious so many flavors…read morethat cheese from and not too expensive scratch that not expensive at all the ambience is not the greatest however, if you just drive two minutes, there's a park right around the corner and there is also a lake front view. The service is also super fast.

They literally bake the best bagels I ever had! Like honestly who would have thought one could find…read moresuch fire bagels in Vermont? I'm from NJ/NYC and these were literally better than anything I've ever had over here. Jocelyn and Cinta sell some items in The Roots Market in Middlesex and I saw some bagels there while visiting over the weekend and am OBSESSED. Like I wish I could order these bagels in bulk online? They're that good. I couldn't believe it. I barely even like bagels, and I'm over here writing a whole review on them?! I'm literally coming back to Vermont just for these bagels! And I can't wait to try their other items because I know they'll be amazing. Such good quality!

This isn't a retail operation. They supply to local general stores. Wasn't able to find any goods…read morein Derby.

I live out of state & wanting a cake for my son's 40th birthday he lives in Montpelier & her cakes…read morewere what I wanted. she made a wonderful carrot cake & my son loved it

Delicious treats! I was gifted 6 delightful half pint jars of cakes from my workplace for my…read morebirthday and they were incredible. The packaging was so thoughtful and cute. Each flavor was perfection. It was clear how much passionate work went into creating these. Would definitely recommend these for care packages or parties!

Always the best ice cream, and the best waffle cones! Their *homemade* waffle cones are fried and…read moredelicious. They also sell their "waffle cone brittle" in store and we grabbed a bag last night... can't wait to try it! I also bought a coffee mug :) Boyfriend had a chocolate cone and I tried the blueberry pecan - a seasonal flavor - it was amazing! Tbh I preferred their mint chocolate, but that's my favorite flavor always, so I'm partial. So glad they are open year-round... we will be back!

I'm so bummed I didn't take any photos here. But if you're in the area I highly recommend!!!…read more The flavors change either every other day or each week. Either way, you can't go wrong with any of the flavors they have to offer. You can't tell the ingredients are fresh. I tried the mint and it tastes like the kind of spice you'd grow right in your backyard! The chocolate and honey flavors were also really good when I was in the area--we stopped twice on our trip. Each time we came in, the staff were incredible. Be prepared to wait in a line if you plan on getting this ice cream. The locals gave us that warning and they were right. Either way, it's well worth the wait!

When visiting the area we met a local who sang this ice cream shop praises and he wasn't wrong! The…read moreMaple creamie here was delicious. All of the ice cream was so good we came back as many times as we could in our trip! The portion sizes were gigantic too! The gals at the window were so sweet and patient. I'm pretty sure the kids loved the outdoor set up as well- the fire truck was so fun for them- I've never seen them use their imagination like they did in such a long time. There was also plenty of picnic table seating so the adults could relax while the kids played!

This is the place you will judge all other ice-cream stands against and the others all fall short…read more Not enough words to adequately explain how excellent they are starting from the people to product and surroundings. Doesn't get much better or closer to perfection than Sweet Scoops!