A charming local spot for breakfast or lunch in the center of Manchester. I stopped by around…read more10:30am for a bite to eat and was pleased to see that I could order off of the lunch menu as breakfast foods are not my favorite. I got the portobello and roasted eggplant sandwich and it was delicious. The focaccia bread was divine. So soft and satisfying. The subtle pesto spread was just enough to add good flavor without making the sandwich soggy or drippy. The sandwich came with a side of carrot salad and a shredded potato salad. Everything tasted really fresh and nutritious and really hit the spot. The staff were all very nice and attentive. Overall a great spot for a more casual quick meal!

Very friendly and attentive service, delicious and fresh ingredients on all 3 of our meals, which…read moreincluded 2 breakfast items and a lunch sandwich. Not fancy, just cozy, highly recommend

My wife and I started with the local hard cider, nice taste touch…read more Instead of bread we had cheese Bomb Boule, could have been the feature of the meal! Very alert and helpful waitress Ruth. Chef Sheri created the outrageously good fresh Garganelli mushroom blend pasta, with Marsala cream sauce, better than anything we've had in France, Italy, or Switzerland. Ask Ruth bout wine choices for the entree, either a resplendent by Erath Pinot noir or a Joseph Mellot sincerite.

I've been coming here for years, and it's always been one of my favorite restaurants. The food has…read moreconsistently been amazing, which is why this visit was so disappointing. I know there's a new chef, and unfortunately the difference was noticeable. My favorite salmon dish came out undercooked and mushy, so I couldn't eat it. My friend's medium-rare steak was overcooked. I also ordered a glass of wine that was forgotten. After reminding our server, she told me they were out of it, so I ordered something else, but it didn't arrive until I was almost done eating. We were also surprised that the bread, which used to be complimentary, is now an extra charge. I'm hoping this was just an off night, but after this experience I can't recommend the restaurant the way I used to. It's disappointing to see a place I always looked forward to and confidently recommended fall so far below the standard it once had.

Beautiful sitting by the fire. Great food and service and nice and quiet. Will definitely visit…read moreagain

I enjoyed a couple breakfasts here while I was staying at the inn…read more The food was good - I had corned beef hash and poached eggs both times - and the service was friendly. The coffee could be better. I preferred the tavern room to the garden room, but both were fine options for breakfast. Eating at the Dorset Inn Restaurant was a nice way to start the day.

This place is amazing, and as the sign says if they don't have it you don't need. All dogs are…read morewelcome and they even have a treat box for us on the main floor Gotta stop by, bring your hoomans and be amazed

A really awesome general store so large it contains just about anything you may need. They have…read moreplenty of clothing, toys, souvenirs and food items for sale. It is a very convenient place to shop at.

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 : )

Great breakfast place from the coffee to basically anything on the menu. That gets a 5.. Even the…read morecrowding is fine once you are seated. They still have specific male- female bathrooms which could be made available to both or 100 of the new sex orientations. My only problem is their hours. Most breakfast places seat diners during their open hours. If it says 1:30pm then the staff can get out by 2:30. This restaurant tends to push people away - who are there for brunch - at about 12:15. Not sure the owners know how much business they are actually turning away since it's not apparent that once someone has been turned away over an hour before their end of day never bother to return. Also now that tips aren't technically taxed I would think employees would like a full day of work. Perhaps they need 2 shifts of wait staff and/or open for breakfast at 8:00am rather than 7:00. I moved to Manchester 3 yrs ago and have been baffled by the shortage of people willing to work full time or employers willing to add part-time workers on their busy days (Friday through Monday) There must be a way to keep staff and accommodate early afternoon brunch (10-2pm) diners. Manchester is basically a resort town that has kept its small town feel - which is a positive - but most restaurants in the area depend on seasonal diners. (Ski season, Fall foliage (leaf peepers, Summer equestrian, musical, play events and quiet during "mud season" so many businesses take a break some time during April/May. Manchester is an odd duck of a town - more New England than upstate NY or E. Pennsylvania. Some old locals insist on calling lunch - dinner and dinner supper which just confuses anyone who isn't a member of the DAR. (Daughters of the American Revolution) I have friends here who had relatives come over on the Mayflower - it was obviously a VERY crowded boat.

My very favorite place for prepared food!!! Walking through the doors is like going home...friendly…read morefaces work there and shop there. Grab a great cup of coffee and cookies as big as your head!!! DUS is the best.

+ Ambiance is upscale and small. It's one of posher stores I've been in VT but given its locale,…read moreit fits. Their storefront is charming and cheerful New England theme. + The Dorset Union Store stocks mostly food items including produce and baked goods. The DUS is well stocked with a deli in the back and a wine section that any city dweller would be satisfied with. DUS carries many VT products and they even had maple cotton candy :-)) when I visited in September 2022. = Price is on the higher side even for VT but not unusual for the area. ++ Service is quite good and the staff is friendly! + Parking is street, free and ample. DUS is not for your weekly grocery shopping but it is a convenient stop for a pick me up, hostess gifts and a weekend sustenance in NE.

Service is 5 stars! The moment we walked inside a man who seemed like the owner was happily…read moregreeting everyone as they enter. Such a great vibe! Our server was carol and a young 14 yo assistant named Austin. The place was hopping but you wouldn't know it as Carol and Austin were GREAT!!! Carol is definitely a serving heart kinda gal. We split our delicious meal. It had everything except potatoes so we had a side of those. Smart! Eggs over medium and super good sausage links! One blueberry pancake and one buckwheat. So accommodating to get to choose different pancakes!!! Who does that?!! No restaurant we've ever been. Pancakes delicious. Only wish the syrup was warm. Everything else was perrrfect! Must go!

I've come here with friends multiple times while visiting to ski at Killington. This spot is very…read morehomey and servers all kind. The pancakes and waffles are delicious while the maple syrup is made in house and sold in bottles as well. Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping here for brunch if visiting the area. My only comment is that the coffee is not very strong but otherwise, the food and service is exceptional.

One of my favorite stops on the way to our cottage. I have to admit, I'm a tavern girl, so I…read morehaven't had the dining room experience in all the years I've been coming. Tonight there is music! A fun time after a long drive...for sure. As always the fireplace is roaring, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious.

The Barn has changed hands, but their food is just as good. Their staff is friendly. Their…read morebartender makes wonderful cocktails. Their kitchen staff cooks the food as asked for. I'm happy they've added more hours and specials to their menu! Plus, they do a Vtel Senior dinner, which my mother loves!

So I recently put together a snowboarding trip to Stratton Mountain with a crew. We had a blast but…read moreeventually we had to head back to the city. While heading back I saw my favorite place for breakfast! Bob's Diner! I had some eggs, potatoes, toast and a pancake which was all delicious. The crew had a breakfast burrito, sunny side up eggs, eggs Benedict and more. In the end everyone enjoyed their breakfast. The prices are very reasonable too. In the end the food was fantastic, service was fabulous and as far as ambiance, it had a great vibe. It's like you're back in time at the soda shop! Has this throwback vibe that I just love! So if you're in the Vermont area check this spot out. I'm sure you'll enjoy your meal and have a great time!

The only reason for not having 5 stars was a very loud noise level from both a large group of…read moreteens, polite but loud, and the grill exhaust. Otherwise, our bacon cheddar burgers were great and service was fast and friendly.

Visiting the Maple Reserve was on my list of places to go while in Vermont this weekend. Touristy?…read moreYes. Worth it? Heck yes! Stopped in on Saturday midday thinking I was going to get a latte and maple creemee. However when I get there, I saw some guys drinking beers at the bar which piqued my interest so I took another look at the menu. Why not get an Affogatotini? Caffeine and a maple creemee all in one! This was DELISH! The girls that work here are so nice. I visited twice in the same day and both times this place was swamped. They took it in stride and still had a smile on their face while working through the line. The Maple Reserve offers ice cream / creemees, coffee, pastries and serves alcohol. They have a little area where you can also buy pure Vermont maple syrup, jams, sauces, small kitchen accessories, etc.

My order: Affogato (maple) The review: I wish I were able to…read morecome back and try literally every menu item. I saw one woman chilling on her laptop who had bought 3 things for herself: a cup of ice cream, some sort of cocktail, and a boba drink. She looked like she was loving life. Made with espresso from locally roasted coffee beans, the affogato with maple creemee was absolutely divine. They drizzled more maple syrup atop the creemee. It wasn't too sweet and just perfectly creamy, as the name suggests. I was pleased to see that there were many gluten free options, including the waffles, which come on sticks like popsicles. Would make the 3 hour trip just to try those one day. The Maple Reserve is definitely Aya-approved.