I'm a New Yorker and it's rare to find fresh and delicious seafood. This little place have done a wonderful job in achieving the flavors of fresh seafood. I ordered the lobster roll platter and the fried scallops platter to share with my boyfriend. The lobster roll was very tasty; lightly-buttered bread with fresh lobster. It didn't need other condiments to make it better. It also came with fries, cole slaw and a pickle. As for the fried scallops, it was very fresh and tasty. The tartar sauce is homemade! Only downfall is that we paid $13 for six pieces of small scallops with the sides. Joe, the owner, is extremely nice! He was making sure we enjoyed the food. He makes everything from scratch every morning - a plus! If you're in the area, definitely try it out!! read more

Joe's Home Cookin' - people at a food stand - American Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

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Outrageous. Sitting directly in the sun w/2 kids and staff forbids us to use the shade umbrellas on tables b/c they are "$100" each. A lovely spot but the height of inconsiderate. See pic of $5 fries and $12.50 lobster roll (kids said tasty) but extremely skimpy on meat and both kids said there was some shell in their meal. This was really disappointing in that we've never had such an experience anywhere in the Deerfield Valley. My recommendation is to GO TO WAHOOS, fresh food, right on the creek and they welcome customers. read more

Joe's Home Cookin' - a plate of french fries and golf tees - American Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

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Lobster roll for ~$15 is their big draw, but it's too bad that it's a bad deal for the buyer. Expect to get one hotdog roll with a few scraps of lobster that don't go past the brim of the bun. My fiancé was still hungry after the lobster roll meal with French fries, coleslaw, and a pickle. Smallest lobster roll I've ever seen to be honest. Don't waste your money. I had the scallop roll which was good and overflowing in its hotdog bun, but the scallops certainly seemed to be double or triple battered. They were very thick. This place is also cash only. The older man working here seemed very fed up with us for some reason even though we had just met. Younger kids working here were very kind. Overall: overpriced. 2.5 stars read more

CASH ONLY. We are here every summer, we eat ice cream at the Creemee stand plenty of times, yet never tried Joe's next door. No good reason, just didn't, we usually eat at home and come to Creemee for ice cream. This evening, we gave Joe's a try. End of summer, very cool evening, so few people were there. I can imagine what it would be like on a hot summer day crowded with people. This evening it was calm and lovely. Really liked it. Spouse and I ordered the haddock sandwich special (with drink), and daughter ordered haddock platter (with extra fish and cole slaw). It took maybe 10-15 minutes for our orders to come. Sandwiches were really good, good size fish portion, fries were fine. Platter was too much for daughter to finish, so I did the honors. Cole slaw was tasty. Fish was lightly breaded and soft, not like the crispy, thicker crust that I often get as fish 'n chips places or Irish pubs. Bun was delicious. Eat at outdoor picnic tables with plenty of the right bottles (malt vinegar, ketchup, hot sauce). Good tartar sauce served alongside a lemon slice. Tasty dill pickle. As with almost every restaurant in the Wilmington area, this was good and tasty, but it doesn't have me craving more. I would definitely return. And yes, if I brought some beer along, it would definitely be a good scene. read more

You cannot beat the freshness of the lobster roll here. Good price and perfectly served with slightly salted warm butter. Worth a trip!

Joe's Home Cookin' just opened up next door to the great Creemee Stand this past Memorial Day Weekend. My family and i stopped in and we tried the Lobster Rolls, they were very very good, fresh lobster, large chunks, good all around. For $10 you get a lobster roll, cole slaw and french fries, the best part, it's all homemade!!! I spoke with the owner "Joe" who was a friendly guy who came out to ask us how our food was. He also told us that he gets fresh lobsters himself, and that he makes the cole slaw and french fries himself, impressive for a small roadside stand. It was great to see someone who cares about his product, and his customers!!! They have tables and chairs with umbrellas and plenty of parking. Try it, trust me on this one! read more

Joe's Home Cookin' - The lobster roll I had. - American Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

My first lobster roll and it was VERY tasty!! Hot butter and NO mayo or any other fillers. $11.50 for the roll, fries, slaw and a pickle. I'm definitely coming back and spreading the news! read more

If I could give half a star I would. Just spent 29.50 for a cheeseburger, fries and a lobster roll with a water and iced tea. As if the price wasn't bad enough the lobster was on a hot dog bun that was not even half full and that's it - no side. The cheeseburger was tasty but the fries were literally inedible. They were a strange brown color and so soggy and undercooked. First time I ever threw out french fries. Total waste of time and money. read more

I love the Lobster rolls here! However, the french fries are also not to be missed! The first time I ate here, I was surprised by the price for the lobster roll, fries and cole slaw and split an order with my daughter. The next time I shared with no one! The fries are homecut, boardwalk style fries. For $5 you can get a whole plateful. The lobster is fresh and cooked perfectly. Best little stand in Vermont! If possible, leave room for a creamee dessert next door! read more

If you ever go skiing at month snow this is the place to eat! Vary nice stuff! All kind of home/restaurant cocking . Prices are vary normal and big size dish. I think it's a new place and I wish them all the best ! (We will come again) Fish & chips recommend read more

Great outdoor eating! Love the home taste of Joe's food. Can't go wrong with the seafood from this place!

Like all the other reviews state: great food,great atmosphere(outside at a picnic table by the road in Vermont), and Joe is a great guy. Totally authentic, totally fresh! And right next door to the best Creemee stand in Vt. read more

The other reviews really misled me. My husband and I both ordered a lobster roll plate. We are from Massachusetts and have had numerous lobster rolls across New England. There was literally TWO pieces of lobster in our lobster rolls. The taste was good but honestly we were so disappointed. As others said the fries are hand cut and very good. Would not go back. read more

This place is a gem. Literally a gem. I came here pit stopping on the way home and I had THE BEST LOBSTER ROLE OF MY LIFE. MELTED IN MY MOUTH IT WAS SO NAUGHTY. I like being able to sit outside too and enjoy the sunshine. He gets his lobster from Canada which is totally awesome. And he fries are the bomb as well. I would definitely stop here it's better than any of the top notch restaurants here. read more

A great place along route 100 right next to creemee stand. We had cheeseburger with fries and clam roll. Not cheap but you get quality homemade and local food. read more

Amazing food friendly service the burgers come right from adams farm next door, fresh as it gets!

You can always count on Joe. This is a great place to stop off for food! Joe will tell you the hot dogs here are the best to be out there, and he's right. A clean establishment under honest and dedicated ownership. I always make a stop by Joe's, this is a family owned and operated business, and it's done right. A total time capsule. read more

Great roadside seafood stand. Everything is fresh and made on premises. Had a truly outstanding lobster roll with fresh-cut fries and cole slaw. Next door is a roadsode ice cream stand if you need desert after. read more

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Delicious!! Got the cheese burger special. It's a real burger. Fries were delicious also. Was craving a burger all day and this place hit the spot. read more

Love the lobster roll and fries! Always fresh and delish! Cant wait to go this Labor Day weekend.

Stopped by Joe's for the first time this past weekend. I heard about is from my parents who have a home in the area. All I can say is wow, Joe's has the best lobster rolls I have ever had. No mayo, none of the usual extra ingredients, they let the lobster speak for itself just adding a little bit of butter. Service was great and the cast of characters very friendly. Everything was extremely fresh, the fries and slaw were the perfect compliment. EAT AT JOES! you will not be disappointed! read more

The lobster role was great and the owners were very kind and accommodating. Thank you!

Do not miss this stand if you like lobster rolls! Served warm with a special sauce.

I got a lobster roll and requested to have it with cheese. Joe said no one ever asked for that before but he made it anyway. It tasted amazing! I will definitely come back the next time Im in VT. My only regret is that I didn't take a picture. read more

After reading tons of great reviews here, we excitedly headed over to Joe's for lunch today, excited for a lobster roll fix during our little Vermont vacation. And we're somewhat shocked by how bad it was, in all ways. The woman taking our order was grim and bizarrely unfriendly to the point of extreme rudeness. But we honestly wouldn't have cared if the food was great. Folks, it was not great. It was not even good. The lobster rolls has barely any lobster in them. The fries were heavy, soggy, awful. Even my kids, ages 7 and 11, who'll eat pretty much any fry, said, "these are gross." The coleslaw was just...repulsive and weird (perhaps had gone bad?). The haddock sandwich was, again, oily, heavy, just terrible. My son--not a picky eater at all--literally couldn't eat it. We felt like we basically threw fifty dollars away, sometime we rarely feel! It was that lame. (We fed the kids a second lunch an hour later...) read more

Very fresh. We had lobster rolls, fried shrimp and the fish and chips. All were very fresh and very good. Well done Joe!

Delicious! I had the lobster roll which was delicious and my husband had the scallop platter which was delicious. The hand cut fries were to die for and the cole slaw was fresh and tasty. read more