Sitting behind an unassuming facade on the east side of Main Street is some of the best food…read moreanywhere around here. Legitimately excellent. Don't let the bakery tag fool you, there is a full sit down menu and I came away from lunch with my next order already in mind. Food absolutely blew me (and my wife) away, without waxing too poetic I'll just say that it's special and an absolute credit to Canaan's food scene. Staff were incredibly friendly, the atmosphere is warm and the reason you're presumably there (to eat) is what makes this place special. They're punching well above the price point, I've been served an inferior soup at twice the price at many a cute little inn or b&b across New England. Glad to have them in town and excited about the idea of a dinner menu making an appearance soon!

Sunday morning and the place is packed -- cute vibe, and we were quickly seated. Due to the number…read moreof people our dishes took a while to arrive -- best was the bagel with egg, then the burger, the breakfast sandwich was rather dry (too bready and the yolk was hard). Next time will go for the baked goods, which looked tasty.

I've stopped in for breakfast sandwiches in the past, those egg sandwiches have always been decent…read more But yesterday, I was hankering for a burger, and I recall seeing a billboard in town claiming that Olde School Deli has "the Best burgers in Town", so I decided to order one since I was passing through. I went with a mushroom Swiss burger, and I also decided to get some beer battered fries to go with my burger. I walked back to my vehicle to consume my food, and I have to say, THAT'S ONE TASTY BURGER. It really hit the spot, loved the fries too. Honestly, I have high standards for burgers, and I always feel like I make better ones on my own grill myself, so every time I order one out, I'm disappointed. Not so with the burgers at Olde School Deli. I drove home satisfied, and look forward to another burger when I'm passing through Canaan again.

Great breakfast sandwiches and terrific coffee. We were just passing through and had pleasant,…read moreprompt service and fantastic food!

We found this place on Yelp as it was walking distance from where we are staying. They close at 5…read moreon Monday and we got there at 4:00. I ordered up the beet Rueben and it was life changing it was so good!!! I had a cous cous Mediterranean salad that was delicious. The girls who work there were happy and helpful. Thanks for a great experience!!

I really like coming in here for a cup of coffee or tea. It's comfortable, great location, staffed…read morewith fantastic people, and can scratch any breakfast/lunch/snack itch you may have as they pertain to a couple of delicious pre-made sandwich and salad options or basic pastries. There's even a limited line of frozen "heat and enjoy at home" items... stemming from chili, pot pies, and typically a vegan/vegetarian option or two. Don't let the simple format fool you. Food is of the highest quality and planned by fantastic chefs. It's the simple experience your schedule allows with the quality and elevation you'd expect from the White Hart. Not inexpensive by any means. But serves its niche well.

What a gem of a place…read more We were looking for someplace rustic yet refined- and this was the perfect blend of both. Perfect weekend getaway. And we were treated to an amazing jazz band on Friday night! No front desk everything is handled by text it call and that worked just fine for us. Very responsive and helpful. The rooms do not have TVs or mini fridges- but you aren't here anyhow to watch TV. Really comfortable bed and perfect for a peaceful nights slumber. The property is beautiful - plenty of hiking and walking trails. Great locations and amazing views. Do not overlook the stagecoach tavern in the property for dinners- I'll review that separately. Breakfasts were amazing and the same superior quality as the restaurant. Best food we have had in a long time. The staff is more than happy to accommodate you in the private sauna or an outside fire with smores! Looking forward to our next trip here.

Buyer beware! I'll break this review up into three parts because there are a lot of moving parts…read morehere. Booking/ pricing/ management: We stayed a night at the Race Brook Lodge to see a concert a little while ago. At first glance, a stay here looks a little pricey based on what you appear to be getting. In my head, $200 for a small room in a converted barn is steep. When I went to book it, I was asked to select a "package." There was one advertising a nights stay, a three course dinner in the Stagecoach Tavern, and breakfast the next day for $185. I thought since dinner and breakfast were included, that wasn't such a bad deal after all. Total cost after taxes and fees when I hit the purchase button: $201 Imagine my surprise when I got my confirmation email and took a look at the receipt- $309. I quickly looked at my credit card statement, sure enough- $309. I sent them an email immediately asking what was up with the extra $108. Crickets. Oh well, I figured I could just hash it out with them when we got there. I came to find out that there is no front desk, and everything is handled over text messages, so that made it a little more difficult. When the time came to check out, I got a text asking me to click a link to view my "balance." I clicked it and discovered that they were attempting to charge me another $92. At this point I sent them another email and told them that this felt like a scam, and that I would be disputing the charges with my credit card. They responded right away saying that there was a miscommunication, the "package" was actually separate from the room charge and that they were supposed to let me know of that right after I booked, but someone dropped the ball. They did eventually honor the original $201 price that I was quoted, but if I hadn't noticed the discrepancy or been firm about fixing it, I can't imagine they would have refunded it by themselves. Sidenote: when looking closely at the dinner/breakfast package pricing- it's an absolute ripoff. "Package" dinner: $150 Meals Tax: $10.50 Billed gratuity: $24.00 All in- $184.50. For ONE person. For dinner and a middle of the road buffet breakfast? The "three course dinner" allows you to pick any starter, entree, and dessert from the restaurant menu. If you picked the three most expensive items in each category, it would be $104. Plus a $15 breakfast, you're still not even in the neighborhood of $150. I suppose selecting the meal package bestows on you the honor of donating an extra $31 to the owners of the lodge. Great deal! The Room: We were happy enough with our room. It was nothing special, but it had air conditioning, hot water, and it was clean: really my only three boxes that need to be checked by a hotel. The photos on their website appear to be from 2017, which made me a little weary, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the room actually looked better in person. We stayed in the Hayloft #7 room. The concert in the barn: The concert we saw was EXCELLENT. The barn is an amazing venue for a small show like the one we saw. Everyone was giving each other a respectful amount of space, and there truly was not a bad view to be found anywhere. It was hot inside the night we were there, but when it gets to be a little much, you can just step outside, grab a glass of water and some fresh air, and come back in and still have an amazing view of the show. As far as concert venues go, it doesn't get much better than that. All in all, I can't recommend staying here. I'd go see another show in a heartbeat, but would look elsewhere for accommodations. Our time at the lodge was pleasant enough, but the funny business with their pricing left a really bad taste in my mouth. At my most charitable- I'd say it's bad bang for your buck. At worst, the pricing is intentionally ambiguous.

Everything aspect of Sweet Williams --from baked goods and coffee varieties to the artwork-filled…read morefront room, seasonal outdoor seating, and intimate cafe seating in their back room --creates a good place!

We were searching for a bakery on our way to our daughter's hous. Sweet William's Coffee Shop &…read moreBakery had the most delicious chocolate double layer cake! It was a big treat for our family.

Worst dunkin on the planet I waited 15 minutes in the drive through before having to come inside…read morethen received burnt food and this is not the first time this happened

They are horrible don't listen to your order and when you question what they give you they have an…read moreexcuse instead of oh sorry let me fix that for you. Like I wanted a black coffee with sweet foam. The lady told my husband-he was there ordering it-that it was there it was fixed in with the coffee. Umm no and this isn't the first time they've messed things up

Food and service was very good. Proprietor was very helpful. Ambiance of old country store in good…read moreshape.

What a wonderful little gem tucked away on a quiet road. The lazy Sunday vibes were immaculate as…read morewe chowed down brunch. The food was delicious. I recommend the Huevos Rancheros. The eggs and tortillas were perfectly fried and the creamy black beans were so smooth and delicious. The fresh cinnamon roll was moist and gooey with the right amount of sweetness. The cappuccino was also top notch. Outdoor seating available on a nice day. There is a wonderful community vibe to the place as well as locals mixed in with families who have vacationed there for years.

Dinner at Stagecoach Tavern was utter chaos. The singular star is dedicated to the bartender & the…read moreburger my partner received. We came to RBL for a very specific concert. When we reserved our room, we purchased the dinner package, which included a three course dinner at Stagecoach Tavern. The website stated that gratuity was included in the package because "we have raised our prices to provide better wages for our staff." With the lack of a front desk & seemingly no internal system for keeping track of guests, this "package" proved to be difficult & frustrating to redeem. The staff didn't seem to to know about our 6:45 dinner reservation, let alone our dinner package. But eventually we were led to a table where we sat & waited. & waited. We waited so long, without anyone visiting our table to even take our drink order, that we had time to notice some disturbing things around us. 1. Lipstick stains on the cloth napkins. 2. Lipstick gunk on the water glasses. 3. Flies buzzing around everywhere. 4. Other patrons looking annoyed & restless. About 15 minutes into our sit, another couple was led to a table next to us. Then the server returned to take their drink order. Then they received their drinks. Then they ordered food. ... All before anyone spoke to us. At one point, we made note that they might know the owner. In that case, how embarrassing for Stagecoach Tavern to have a dining room full of restless guests & continuing to only dote on the customers they know personally. Bad practice. Finally, after about almost an hour of sitting, a very stressed bartender noticed us. He stopped to take our drink order, despite our table being very obviously out of his jurisdiction. He was out of breath & agitated, so we didn't think it was a good time to bring up our alleged "package." We just ordered "whatever can be made quickly," since we had a concert to get to. My partner ordered the burger. I ordered the fried fish. He was quickly on his way. Then the special table next to us received their food. Our table was still empty, except for the lipstick stained napkins, the lipstick gunked water glasses, & the flies. There was a table of 3 near us that had been already sitting when we arrived at Stagecoach Tavern. They were restless & clearly upset. When they finally got a chance, they flagged down the elusive server (who had still not visited our table) to ask for their food to-go. They couldn't wait any longer. We watched in horror as the server gave no explanation, no apology, & no discount to the table of 3 that was requesting their "fine dining" to-go because it was taking so long. After speaking with the table of 3, the server finally came to our table. It had been OVER an HOUR since we had been sat. She didn't realize that the bartender had been by, so she asked us what she could get us to drink. We told her that we didn't need to order anything, as we had already spoken with the bartender. I did request replacement water glasses, though. We also asked if our two entrees could be covered by our dinner "package" because we didn't have the time to wait for a three-course meal at this point. She said no. We asked her to check with a manager. The VIP table next to us had completely finished their meal & were waiting for the check, at this time. We didn't hear back from her & didn't receive new water glasses. Eventually, our drinks & food were dropped at our table by a member of the kitchen staff. My partner said the burger was phenomenal. The fried fish dish was a nice medley of flavors. I particularly enjoyed the unique blueberry/dill combination. It was, unfortunately, tedious to eat & not enough food. I knew I would still be hungry, but we certainly didn't have the time or patience to order anything else. The concert was due to begin at any moment, so I left the tavern to head over to the venue, leaving my partner with the unsavory job of settling the bill (thank you, love you.) Apparently they did eventually call it a wash, as our two drinks & two entrees tallied up to a total that was far less than what the dinner package could potentially include. My partner left a $20 bill on the bar for the bartender. After the fact, we were charged $185 for the dinner package that was supposed to be included in our room reservation. They included a $24 restaurant gratuity charge which really tied my knickers in a knot, considering their spiel about raising staff pay & included gratuity. Even if you build your own three course dinner by ordering the most expensive starter, entree, & dessert off the menu, you still won't tally up a $185 bill. The dinner package is a scam. After repeated attempts to contact their customer service (again, there's no front desk) we finally received a refund for the dinner package. What a disaster. Where is management?

Amazing food, impeccable ambience, great service - I just wish this place was (still?) open when I…read moredrove by (went last year)

Excellent food and cozy hometown atmosphere. You will be very pleased. Menu great and always adding…read morenews items. Small town country charm. Service excellent.

ORIGIN: After much anticipation, Liz and Howie Ives opened…read moreOff the Trail Cafe at the beginning of summer 2025. The name of the cafe is a reference to the proximity of the Appalachian Trail. LOCATION: The cafe is located near the town park at the beginning of charming Main Street. It is close to the Appalachian Trail, so the cafe is an especially welcoming destination for hikers. CONCEPT: Off the Trail Cafe is a place where community members, as well as visitors from afar, are welcomed to refresh, connect, and relax. EXPERIENCE: The cafe is open every day except Wednesday until 3 PM. The menu is evolving, but what is apparent is a commitment to support and showcase other businesses in the region. For example, Litchfield-based Peaches N' Cream ice cream and Millerton's Harney & Sons teas are served, and on Saturday mornings you'll find fresh donuts from North Canaan-based Pastries by Hanna in the pastry case. (Hopefully-- they don't last long!) AMBIANCE: The setting is relaxed, welcoming of all, with no pressure to leave. SERVICE: Items are ordered at the counter. TIP: The inclusion of a children's play area also highlights a value for making everybody feel welcomed to spend time in the cafe.

We had the chicken and the shrimp dinners. Both were excellent and cooked to perfection. The hot…read moresauce is wonderful. The warm bread pudding was delicious and perfectly spiced. The service was outstanding. We will be back.

Very delicious chicken sandwich. We stopped on our way to grab a healthy bite before heading a…read moreblock away to the Great Falls Brewery. Nummy!