They are welcoming and we were very grateful for the hospitality. The beer is amazing. I cannot…read morewait until we go there again. The camp fires were an amazing touch!

This is a fabulous brewery! The rural location really lends itself to the rustic, homey feel. The…read morebeers are delicious and the people are wonderfully accommodating and patient! I wish I lived closer. Merci mesdames- nous avons bien aimé notre arrêt!

This place is amazing…read more The beer cheese is my favorite, and the brie was solid. Others in the group liked their swisslike cheese and softer one with some vegetable ash that was a bit ripe for my taste. Being direct to customers it's around the same price as super market cheese and WAY better. Worth going out of your way on the way back from MTL if you're in upstate NY. The olive bread in stock is really well done and even the sparkling juice was really tasty. We got an apple blend (grapefruit I'm tempted to say?) and it was a delicious treat for the ride back.

This cute little fromagerie has great cheese and condiments. We enjoyed sampling a few of the…read morecheeses and purchased our favorites along with crackers, coffee, and a few sweets. The coffee is made using Nespresso pods and the selection of cold beverages includes juice, soda water, and standard cold drinks. There are a couple of small tables to sit inside and enjoy the atmosphere!

I have never been to a sugar shack before and since we were in prime sugar shack season, we decided…read moreto go. It's so neat because you could see all the buckets on the trees where they have tapped them. They were cooking the maple sap, which is pretty watery, down to maple syrup. They had a drink they made with gin and then hot maple sap water and hot maple syrup. Oh my gosh! It was pure deliciousness which surprised me because I did not think that I liked maple syrup. Perhaps I've never had a good maple syrup. After all, I grew up on Aunt Jemima. They had wine which they make, too. So much food that it would be hard to eat it all, however, if I were to be honest it was fairly plain. Afterwards, you go out to the main area and they pour the hot maple syrup onto snow and it turns into this most delicious candy. Again, I was shocked how great that tasted ! I even had a second one. Loads of information about how maple syrup is so much more nutritious than corn syrup, etc. I think that I would try another one next time if we go this same time of year.

OMG, how could I not write about this experience!? I've been to the Cabane à Sucre and it's pretty…read morestandard. So I won't write about that. However, last year, I discovered their Cabane à Pomme (Apple Shack) and that, my friend, you must absolutely try!!! It usually runs from late September to October. You must call to reserve because they prep the food just for you as it's not cooked or served in bulk. While you book, they include a complimentary wine tasting of their maple wines and ciders (yay)! All you need to do is show up 30 min before your meal and head over to the boutique to taste. I always buy the Maple Wine which is a dessert wine with a delicate hint of maple. It's not too sweet, very refreshing and aromatic. You can choose between the 4 or 5 course meal. You must go with the 5 course because the Cold Cuts Platter is totally worth it with: Pork rillettes, Salted St-Isidore Turbot with Herbs, Beef jerky, Reinvented apple pie, Garden marinades & eggs in balsamic vinegar, Cornbread. My favorite was the deconstructed apple pie with cheddar, scallions, apples, cinnamon and I could not get enough. I could order a whole pie like this and eat it myself! The balsamic eggs were delightful with a slight tang from the vinegar, beautifully colored soft-boiled eggs. The turbot was delicate and delicious. Cornbread was covetable and we finished all the pickled veggies. Pork rillettes were so good we needed more bread! They served 3 salads: green beans & sweet corn, carrot & celeriac, romain. The beans and corn salad was sooooo good, I took them home. The dressing was sweet like a Dijon mustard and honey mix which really brought out the flavor of the beans and corn. The other two salads were ok. The soup. Cream of roasted cauliflower and garlic croutons. The soup is on the thinner side so you can eat a whole bowl. The flavor is perfectly seasoned and there are tiny bits of cauliflower giving it a nice texture. The main course. Deep fried turkey wings (omg) were so so good. The outside was golden brown and the meat inside was juicy. It was served in a basket and with a sauce. The braised pork was melt in your mouth served on a bed of barley with apple compote. They had a plate of sauteed purple cabbage that was so tasty, I tried recreating it at home. Just was not as good as theirs! I'd pass on the parsnip puree though as I'm not a fan of parsnips to start with. Then dessert: apple fritters! apple crumble and a strawberry ''ti-moune''. All were top-notch though the texture of the ti-moune is slightly surprising, it's mostly a whipped cream confection but nice nevertheless. Even though the food isn't served as 'all you can eat' it is definitely plenty. We left there stuffed and sleepy because of the turkey so maybe don't plan anything after your meal for the next 2 hours :) I referred a colleague who went the weekend after and also had rave reviews. No apple picking season is complete without a Apple Shack at Domaine Labranche. Yes, I am a fan.

Loved the place. It's hardly half a mile after crossing the border. Good place to take a break…read moreafter a long queue at the border. We went for a coffee, cappuccino, veggie omelette bowl and an apple walnut salad. They, unfortunately, ran out of walnuts, so it was substituted by pecans. Everything was great. Loved the omelette and the salad. Salad would have been better with arugula and spinach instead of lettuce though. The staff were nice and friendly. Nice clean place. There is street parking outside and a parking lot across the street. Definitely recommended!

I love finding hidden gems while traveling, and this is one of them. Rare to find a coffee shop…read morewith baked goods, many kinds of coffee drinks and their roasted coffee, roasted right there. For baked goods, tried the pineapple coconut muffin - sweet, sticky goodness; blueberry scone - more muffin / cake like than I generally like, but still tasty; walnut cinnamon crumb cake - excellent. I had an iced coffee which was fair - probably will try another drink next time. For the roast coffee - I bought a bag of the Moka Java - wow. Well blended, and perfectly roasted. This blend rivals anything I've ever gotten from the major retailers. Service was friendly and helpful. Plenty of seating inside. This is well worth coming into town before heading to Vermont or Canada.

We drove from Champlain on this hot day to Devyn's Creemee Stand since our local ice creamery is…read moreclosed on Monday. And we are so glad we did! It is tasty, with a wide variety of hard and soft ice cream. Plenty of options at reasonable prices. Plenty of outdoor seating. There is also a cute gift shop with home made (hand crafted) items. We will be visiting again!

I had high hopes for a Vermont creamee, and it was just ok. I will say the sizes are VERY generous!…read moreMost people will need at x-small, maybe a small. I recommend doing the vanilla and maple twist. They have plenty of outdoor seating with picnic tables. They also have a a little store to browse local treats like jams and such.

The bread smell as you go in is AMAZING ! And not only that, they make chocolates. An amazing…read moreselection and so good. There's also a wide variety of local products. You can also get ready to eat meals. They offer a eat in section. They also have a museum on the chocolate. The service is awesome. Top notch and they will take there time to explain and tell you about what they offer. We loved it ! So if your going from Ottawa to Montreal. Take exit 17 and head for Salaberry de Valleyfield and drop by at La Petite Grange !

Everything item in this store is local. All the prepared dishes are freshly made. The boutique is…read morefull services from a bakery, to a fromagerie, to a chocolatier to a café to a grocery store. It is a huge place. The staff is very amiable and helpful. We went in the morning, we asked for a breakfast sandwich with eggs and latte. The sandwich was so good; the secret ingredient caramelized onions. Plus I got a chocolate box that my friend highly recommended. They are succulent that you feel heavenly. The prices are steep, but know it is all local; everything was handpicked, so it's understandable.

We had a satisfying lunch here after walking around Isle La Motte…read more The variety of items in the display case was good and gave a lot of choice. Two people had the ham and cheese pastry which was generously filled and smelled great. I had a small Hawaiin pizza. The pizza crust was an obviously pre-made crust complete with the holes all over it that those types of crust typically have. It wasn't a fantastic crust BUT it was prepared well and not dried out. It was soft and bready and the rest of the toppings were great including the ham. We had 2 Heath bar cookies and they were absolutely top-notch. I would definitely go back here for the tasty well priced food, spacious pleasant dining area and overall feel. There were a few insects flying around the room the day we were there. They are probably tough to keep completely out of the room in spring but they are off-putting for sure.

St. ALBANS LOCATION This location sits where the Hangry…read moreDonut Bar was located. Inside, small changes have been made (see photos). Customer Service was good. Simple menu. Delicious display of desserts. Baked breads available. And different items throughout the store. I and a couple others ordered Phillys with a side of mac. My Philly was seasoned well, good amount of cheese, bell peppers and onions. It was on white bread and wrapped in foil. The mac was thick and creamy. Texturally the pasta was slightly chewy and the cheese sauce was thick. It coats your tongue. I believe it's a white mac (vermont cheddar, most likely. As it was sharp and slightly sweet). It was packaged in a 4oz to go cup with lid. I also picked up a magic bar and a cinnamon roll (not pictured). My only complaint, is when a co-worker went an hour later and ordered the same thing, her sandwhich looked better. It was double the meat and her bread was toasted. So there seems to be a bit of inconsistency depending on who makes the sandwhich. I'll post pics of both sandwiches.

I spot Le Chat Botté on our way to Philion orchard and after collecting our apples we decide to…read moreexamine the little winery. For our joy they are opened and wine tasting can begin. Without knowing what are we going into we decide to do the full tasting that includes all the wines. Note the tasting is not complimentary. Pours are not extremely generous, but absolutely sufficient to sense the bouquet of the wines and decide to buy some. Our big disycovery is the straw wine, the owner would explain in details the process of preparing it during the tasting. There are three of them produced by Le Chat Botté, they are on the sweet side, but rich and extremely aromatic. As we sip I build a vision about foie gras and the amber straw wine. We leave with three bottles of different types, one of them will be indeed consumed later at home with mousse de foie gras and strong cheese, and believe me it was amazing. The straw wines cost 40 cad the bottle (35 cad if you buy two), but they are the absolute treat and worth buying. Beautiful discovery and strongly recommended to visit!