We had a wonderful visit to the Blue Benn Diner! I had the cinnamon swirl French toast, and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious--especially with real Vermont maple syrup. The service was friendly and attentive, and the vintage diner atmosphere gives the place so much character. It feels like stepping back in time in the best possible way. Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

I've had my eye on this diner for years because it's always packed, which is usually a good sign…read more The classic train-car setup and nostalgic décor make it feel like stepping back in time. We lucked out when we arrived and snagged the last open booth. Service was quick, with our drinks and food arriving fast, and I loved seeing a selection of hot sauces right on the table. Not pictured is the cinnamon roll we split because it was too good to wait for a photo. The Texas burrito and chili got rave reviews from my dining partner, and my omelette was solid, though interestingly assembled. The fillings were layered rather than chopped and mixed throughout. Once I cut it all together, the flavor came through nicely, and the home fries were great. We'll definitely be back, and I'm already eyeing a few other dishes to try next time.

One of my favorite places to go for breakfast when I'm in town. Great food. Clean and a comfy…read moreatmosphere. The staff always have smiles and make me feel comfortable to come back again and again. I'll always keep coming back whenever I come back in town.

We came for a breakfast/brunch. The location has a pretty large area for seating. Also a counter…read moretop seating. Happy to see live acoustic music. There is quite a bit on the menu. And lucky to have mimosas! Now, the one item that I would like to see improve, staffing. Location was maybe 1/2 full. 4-5 young ladies walking around. Took 20 minutes to come over to take our drink order. Drinks came quick. Then another 10-15 minutes to take our food order. The food came out pretty quick. However, we didn't have silverware. Had to ask. Then we never were asked about additional drinks. One more small item, air conditioning was set for a high temperature. It was hot in there. Enough to leave sweat on the seats. Food was very good. Would we come back? I think the staffing left enough of a bad "taste" that we may be back.

This is a gem of a breakfast place on Main Street! The food was really good, and our waitress was…read morelovely. We sat in the booths. I was looking at the yellow color in the front room, which was lovely, and the atmosphere was calm. We'll definitely be going back again!

Exactly what you want from a good diner: fast and friendly service, a tasty, hearty breakfast, and…read moresolid cup of joe. Excellent western omelette; the homefries were perfectly seasoned. Spent two weeks in the Bennington/N.Bennington area and this was the best breakfast I had, by far. Will come again.

We went for breakfast. It was very busy, so we had to wait outside for about 15 minutes…read more The service was very good at the counter, and the food was amazing. They have a wide menu and specials for breakfast.

We loved our breakfast here! We arrived on a Sunday morning around 7:30 and were the only ones…read morethere. The waitress was super sweet and attentive the whole time even though she was working the whole room as it got busier. We watched as tons of locals and tourists came in. The space is small and cozy. Arriving early is definitely an advantage. The pancakes were fluffy and large! The corned beef hash was delicious and had a unique flavor (maybe some vinegar?). The California Benedict was an excellent. The waitress asked me to check my eggs and ended up having them redone. The home fries were beautifully seasoned. I would 100% recommend Dot's for breakfast.

My wife and I went three for a quick brunch before they closed and really enjoyed it…read more I had an omelette with Brie cheese, apples and bacon. The omelette was overflowing with the apples and had a good amount of bacon. I typically don't order and omelette with fruit but wanted to live on the edge and was glad I did My wife had a waffle with bananas and chocolate chips. She really enjoyed it as she's not a huge fan of breakfast meals but this one she fell in love with. Service was super fast and we had out food in minutes. We showed up within an hour of closing and the other tables were lined up to leave. Our food was out in 10 minutes or less. This is a place my parents have been coming to for 10-20 years and pushed us to visit on our vacation. It's a small place w limited seating so you might have to wait, but it will be well worth it.

Awesome place in Vermont for breakfast. The portions are large and fulfilling. They are well made…read moreand tasty. Definitely what one needs to fill up before a physical workout in the mountains. The coffee are well made and tasty, I think its infinite recharge. Definitely worth coming here for breakfast and you get more than what you pay for : )

After a nice run of skiing we were happy to grab some breakfast/lunch on the way to my friend's…read morehouse and we found Cup N Saucer on the route. Just a little diner, not much to see from the outside, but inside it is unique with the only seating at a large circular counter with the open kitchen on the side. The menu is pretty much what you expect with mostly breakfast items and sandwiches; this is supplemented by a couple of different special boards and signs. Service was attentive and friendly. My friend ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of eggs, I got a spinach, tomato and cheese omelet that came with hash browns and cinnamon raisin toast. The food came out promptly, with generous portions of nicely prepared food. My omelet was good with the fresh spinach and tomatoes adding some nice contrast to the eggs. the potatoes were good and the raisin toast was excellent. Cup N Saucer is well worth a visit just to experience the old school feel with solid food. The service was good and the server seemed to know all of the other customers as friends and regulars.

Such a cute place!! Love the retro interior wrapped around counter. Small inside but offer lots of…read moreyummy breakfast and lunch items. Friendly staff, quick service. We ordered Farmer's Benny (with hash browns), kielbasa breakfast, cinnamon toast French toast, and chocolate chips pancakes. Everything was delicious !! We will definitely be back.

We were headed from Londonderry to Okemo for a day of skiing and my friend wanted to grab some…read morebreakfast so we stopped at the Maple Leaf Diner. Just a little local restaurant that shares a building with a small market. Maple Leaf is utilitarian, nothing fancy, but service is good and the food just what you would expect. Since it had been a while since I had a good diner breakfast I figured I would get one of my favorites, the French Toast. My meal was 3 full slices with a little side of butter patties and a small bottle of maple syrup. I expected the French Toast to be a bit sweet, but this was more just bread dipped in eggs and grilled; it lacked the custardy goodness and moist interior I look for in the best French Toast. Overall this was OK, but nothing special. Maple Leaf seems like a nice little place with pretty good food, unfortunately I think I just picked the wrong item and my expectations may have been to high. If you are looking to grab some breakfast in Londonderry give them a try.

Nice little diner. Friendly, comfortable, and welcoming. Good coffee and though I had nothing…read morespecial for my meal, it was excellent. Enjoyed having real maple syrup with my pancakes too.

Really enjoyed this place - I'd intentionally made it part of my visit, planning to come here for…read morelunch. Just looking for something simple and good. The people are really great and so accommodating. I feel like one of the guys came by my table every 10 minutes to check on me. Pretzel rod appetizer was perfect - get the cheese! Soft, warm and just enough salt. Loved it Got the Reuben with a side of Onion rings. Highly recommend. This is a sandwich that you CAN screw up. Theirs was delicious!! And about to my waitress Grace, who had a smile on any time she talked to anyone in the place!!

Short version: Great staff, nice atmosphere, unfortunately very inconsistent with quality…read more Ive lived in the Bennington area for a year now and firmly believe in supporting local businesses. Kelli's was one of our favorite spots to fo early on. The vibe is laid back, staff is always friendly and helpful. Unfortunately it seems to have changed in the past 6 months or so. Fried items tasted either overly scorched or like the oil had not been changed recently enough. I am usually very forgiving on food but there was a special grilled cheese dish my husband got that I tried one bite of and was absolutely inedible. Even the waitress wrinkled her nose at it when we returned it. We kept coming back, hoping these were only occasional issues, but inevitably at least half the ordered items were disappointing at best. Recently visited with my mother who ordered a drink with tonic, easy enough, but it tasted like club soda. Both of us HATE club soda. Ive had enough gin and tonics to know what tonic tastes like. Bartender remade it, tells us it was absolutely made with tonic, and again tasted like club soda. Maybe a line was crossed and marked incorrectly? Maybe they used poor quality tonic? I dont know. Her meal also came out and she was disappointed with the quality of meat, left most of it on the plate. That was the last straw, I cannot bring visiting friends or family here anymore, and I am truly sorry because of how supportive I want to be. I honestly hope this constructive criticism is taken from a place of local pride and changes are made. I plan to try again myself in perhaps a year and see if things have improved. Please do, we want to support!