A charming local spot for breakfast or lunch in the center of Manchester. I stopped by around 10:30am 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! read more

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

Our annual trip to Manchester Vt does not end until we visit Little Rooster Cafe. Their signature pancake "flips" are out of this world. The best maple syrup and is a quaint and friendly environment. Can't wait till next year read more

The food here was delicious. I had the spicy chorizo omelet, and my husband ordered the poached eggs Mornay. Our server was friendly, and we really enjoyed the laid-back, cozy atmosphere. read more

Nice little café with a homemade-style menu and locally sourced ingredients. The food and coffee were excellent--delicious and prepared to perfection! Everything came out quickly but still tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. The kids had pancakes and waffles with chocolate chips and fruit--and for the first time ever, both finished their meals! We tried the Gardener Platter and the omelette, and both were absolutely delicious. The cozy, family-run vibe and charming decor really added to the experience. Definitely worth a visit! Large free parking lot outside. read more

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Although it's technically not eggs Benedict the mornay was fantastic! Sauce delicious and the best ham and English muffin possible! My wife let me try her French Toast and is was Devine. We drove over an hour to eat at Little Rooster and I can't wait to go back! read more

Little Rooster Cafe - Challah French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

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We're carb-loading at the Little Rooster Cafe because let's face it, we need all the fuel we can get for the ride home. Their pancakes are insane and the "Crab Beni" is a game-changer. read more

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The food was spectacular - eggs mornay was my favorite; husband's frittata was very tasty. Service was great everyone friendly. Small quaint restaurant - service was efficient and they accommodated lots of people. We were from out of state and this place was worth the stop !! Don't miss this great place. read more

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Food was good...service was fast and friendly. Stopped in for breakfast and was satisfied.

We really enjoyed this breakfast spot. Super yummy, convenient and relaxed. Very good coffee and service to match.

Every week, I take an hour and enjoy a quiet breakfast at this little cafe in Manchester. It is such a treat. Not only is the food really, really good, but it's fresh and creative... and, yummy. This is not even half the fun though, the team working there is such a blast and they create a great atmosphere. This is really the only place you should go out for breakfast in the Manchester area. Hands down! read more

Very cute diner, has a real homey feel to it. Food was excellent, staff was friendly. read more

Little Rooster Cafe - Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

Been coming here for work for 10yrs now. I've been coming here every year and it's always a pleasant experience. Love finding the breakfast gems. Get the French toast every time. This time also got pulled pork hash special. YES!! read more

After are first stop to eat in Bennington, which we had a bad in counter so we didnt get to eat and continued on our merry way to this gem. They weren't especially friendly either but didn't push us out the door so it was a win. We got a seat right away so they get a bonus, just for that. The rush came in afterwards and was seated within a reasonable time. It took a few minutes to get our drinks. The service seemed OK but yes a little rushed but near the end if the meal the waitress mellowed out and even smiled after my companions conversation. We ordered our meals, which mine was a poached egg breakfast entree with ham and a sauce. My companion ordered the salmon entree and enjoyed it. We also ordered a side of hash to share and it was different, had lots of peppers and onions in it and chunks of cornbeef so crispy and sooooooo good!!!!! read more

Little Rooster Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

The food was wonderful. So good we ate there 2 times! Once for breakfast and again for lunch.. Lunch and breakfast served all the time.. Service was great.. Always busy.. read more

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Adorable, casual breakfast spot in Manchester. It was often packed but we didn't have to wait more than 20-30 minutes. Prices were reasonable and my breakfast was tasty. I enjoyed my mimosa, as well. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Little Rooster Cafe - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

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We were glad the popular place in town closed early for bfast since we ended up here due to a shopkeeper's suggestion! The most delicious blueberry pancakes have had in ages. Friendly waitress. Choco chip pancakes delicious too - perfect texture and flavor! read more

Yum! We came for breakfast and loved it! We both had omelets (she had a special & I had Spicy off the menu). We also split Granola, fruit & Greek yogurt and a side of banana pancakes. Everything was delish. But I will say they serve "cheddar potatoes" as a side to most breakfast and I found it anticlimactic. For a "signature" side, I was hoping it would have a little more flavor. Standard tourist town high pricing. read more

Little Rooster Cafe - Homemade VT Maple Granola (back) Spicy omelette (up close) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

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Great find thanks to Yelp. Reviews were mixed on service, but we found our waitress to be very nice and appreciated our business. Super cut space all decked out in....yup, you guessed it....roosters! Cute chairs with painted nests/eggs were a nice touch at our table. I had one of their specials. It was the brisket hash and it was so darn good. Two poached eggs cooked perfectly and a couple pieces of local sourdough bread, lightly toasted with butter. It was the perfect amount and that brisket had an incredible smoky flavor that kept me going back in for more. Decent pricing. My kiddo had the (2) pancakes and they were very large and pretty thick. She loved them. Coffee was huge steps above diner coffee and they had a flavored option too (maple walnut). It used to be cash only, but they now accept cards over a certain amount. Great visit! read more

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This was a decent breakfast joint with good service. Laura got the buckwheat pancakes- the were meh... I bit grainy and taste was fine but not worthy of ordering again. I had an omelette which was tasty. Good backup breakfast joint when in the area. Salud! read more

Excellent breakfast right in Manchester village and next to the outlet shops! We got a table quickly as we arrived at 9:30am, however when we were leaving, there was a line! So try and get there early to avoid the lines! Am on the search for corned beef hash, and Little Rooster Cafe made one of the better dishes! While I was very tempted to say the hash was the best, it was only until I tried Bob's diner that I realized it was slight better there. Also got maple coffee, very Vermont fitting! Pancakes were good too! read more

Little Rooster Cafe - Corned beef hash with whole wheat bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

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If you want to be at a place that makes you feel like you're not wanted than this is the place for you! The staff were immediately rude and seem annoyed we were there. Seem to despise children. We left before we even got our food as the waitress was an absolute terror. read more

We visited for breakfast on the recommendation of the inn, and we had a great meal. The service was prompt and friendly, and the food was fresh and delicious. Breakfast orders mostly come with a square of cheddar-topped hash browns, and their toast selection are served with preserves or marmalade - we tried the raspberry with sourdough toast, and it was scrumptious! Special coffee of the day was maple walnut, which almost didn't need sugar or creamer. True to its name, the decor is homey and poultry-themed, right down to the seating, and it had regular traffic from locals as well as out-of-towners, always a good sign! read more

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Great breakfast in an old school diner. Service and coffee good as well. Cinnamon Roll French Toast was very good!

Perfect friendly service Hash browns with poached eggs was simply amazing perfectly seasoned. Great experience I be back tomorrow Well Done everyone read more

No dogs are allowed outside eating We wanted to order take-out and eat outside. The waitress said dogs were not allowed even outside. She even told my husband that he was not allowed to order to go or sit outside. I was surprised since Vermont is a pet-friendly state, and most outdoor restaurants allow pets. I was disappointed with this establishment. read more

Little Rooster Cafe - No dogs are allowed outside eating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

Great service. Cheery little local breakfast spot. Hey chef, don't be afraid of salt. read more

We had a wonderful lunch. One of the best chicken salad sandwiches I have had. They were able to accommodate my wife's request for gluten free bread and she enjoyed her Rueben to no end. The sides of carrot and jicama salad was a nice change from potato chips or French Fries. Service was friendly and fast. No sooner had we ordered than it seemed our sandwiches arrived. The server could not have been more friendly or efficient. She even recommended several places in town for the couple next to us to enjoy dessert later. read more

So good!! Very kind and attentive service, a lot of wonderful options. I adore their chocolate pancakes! Honestly, best restaurant in town!

Having just been to the Hildene, we wanted to have a lunch that was close by. This place is small and busy but we were able to be seated right away. I got the Niçoise salad which came with green lettuce, snap peas, egg, potatoes, etc and a choice of tuna or salmon steak. I opted for the salmon steak and wow, this dish just spells freshness and flavorful all in one. I finished to the last bite. My wife got the roasted eggplant and portobello mushroom sandwich and they made it on gluten free toast. I was almost going to get that myself and glad to see my wife loved the freshness of their ingredients. My son got the ultimate corned beef hash with 2 poached eggs. You can tell the corned beef hash was not straight out of a can and everything cooked on the spot. We all really enjoyed our meal and would highly recommend. read more

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This restaurant fairly recently moved to a slightly larger space but it's still limited in size and accommodation. So try to go at off-peak hours. Nevertheless, the food and service are great. Does not accept CCs. Cash only. read more

Amazing gem of a cafe with a warm welcome and excellent service by our server, an awesome menu and the most delicious turkey sandwiches I've ever had (and on delicious gluten free bread which was a plus). Highly recommend for outstanding quality food, a good menu selection (unique items like egg cream, and root beer floats) and excellent service that feels like you're eating in someone's home. Can't wait to go back! read more

If you are visiting the area, skiing or enjoying the foliage, this is a good place to start your day. Food seemed to be well prepared, well presented and brought to the table in an appropriate amount of time. Not seeing my preferred eggs Benedict on the menu, I ordered their eggs Morley. They were ok. My wife had an omelet special that apparently was listed on a blackboard placed too far away to see. She enjoyed her meal. One thing that takes priority in my mind is how incredibly loud the restaurant is. Acoustics are awful and while we were assailed with conversations happening all over the venue, it was impossible to speak to each other due to the din. Seating at a small table near the entrance to the restaurant also provided an awakening blast of late December air every time the door opened. The mostly ski crowd were enjoying themselves though and even though, as a local, I certainly will never return, I recommend that if you are looking for a place to have a decent breakfast or lunch in between tourist activities and don't really feel the need for a cozy, quiet place to enjoy your meal you will be well cared for here at a competitively priced restaurant in the center of Beautiful Manchester. read more

Nice people and tasty breakfast. Corned beef hash was very good and the coffee was hot

Great spot with superb breakfast . The two women who worked there also gave excellent hiking suggestions. Their homemade granola with fruit and yogurt is the stuff dreams are made of. HH got an omelette with about 49 things in it. Perfect sourdough toast and jam. Life is too short to eat a sad breakfast. Eat here. read more

My family ate here for breakfast on our recent trip to Manchester. The food was decent, but nothing spectacular either. However, my poor rating comes from the appalling service we received from the moment our waitress asked us what we would like to drink. She was rude and seemed to be constantly rushing. My four year old daughter ordered orange juice and she rudely asked "regular or fresh squeezed" and "pulp or no pulp". We asked for fresh squeezed and no pulp and she snapped " the fresh squeezed has pulp". There was no need for the attitude, as we only responded to her two questions. When my husband asked for regular coffee, she was very rude in asking what type of regular and quickly gave him 3 coffee choices. Throughout the meal she never checked on us and left us sitting waiting for the check for a very long time. Watching her, she was much nicer and more attentive to other tables....especially those tables of people that seemed more local to the area vs my New York family. She gave checks to 2 groups who arrived after us and finished their food after us and refused to make eye contact with me even though it was obvious we finished and were waiting for the check. Lastly, she added a 20% tip to a bill for parties of 5 or more, but there were only 3 of us. When I pointed it out, I stated that she could give me the cash rather than voiding the whole debit transaction. She responded "well if you're going to give me 20% I can just keep it. I ALWAYS tip 20% but out of principal due to the poor service I asked for the cash and reluctantly tipped her 15% I absolutely do not recommend this restaurant! read more

My family and I were vacationing in Manchester, Vermont and Little Rooster seemed to be the only sit down breakfast place in town open before 9AM. (Bob's Diner is about 2 miles out of town & also gets the job done). I'd recommend getting there by 8:30 AM Because any later and you'll likely experience a 15-20+ min wait. The restaurant is cafe-esque and has a cozy vibe. It's bigger than you'd expect and seems even more spacious as I believe they removed some tables to increase social distancing amid the pandemic (a nice touch!). The staff is nice but you can tell they don't have time to chat. Very busy (esp. during the morning rush) but the service is excellent and you can be in and out of the place if you wish (but of course, I'd recommend taking your time and having an extra cup of coffee!). They had regular coffee (and when we were there) a maple walnut variation. Similar to K-Cups, the maple walnut coffee didn't taste any different than regular (as expected) but has a nice aroma that will remind you it's fall. There aren't a TON of breakfast options but hit most of the big categories. There isn't any pancake platter option (pancakes + eggs + meat) but I luckily had some of my moms eggs/hash browns. The food is EXCELLENT and is served on colorful plates which adds to the ambiance. Pancakes are super greasy/buttery, but personally I think those are the best kind. I got the blueberry pancakes the first time I went (yes, we went twice!) and the banana pecan pancakes the second time. Both were phenomenal and the other options my family got were on point as well. Net net-- great breakfast spot if you're looking for a relaxing start to a day (especially if you're on vacay!) complete with friendly service, delicious food & a satisfyingly warm cup of coffee. read more

Little Rooster Cafe - Blueberry pancakes melted in your mouth!! Marble rye toast & hash browns don't come w the pancakes, FYI (mom shared hers) :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

Really good food. Fairly priced, given today's economy. Nothing real fancy inside but it is clean and they hustle. The staff was prompt to the table, and coffee refills. Only thing missing is no place for your coat if at the counter. read more

As local as it comes. The staff is awesome and friendly, the food is super. Frittata was veggie packed. read more

Little Rooster Cafe - The Rooster breakfast vibe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont

A+.. wonderful breakfast, wonderful staff, easy parking, COVID contact tracing..gotta love it. I had the hash, my wife eggs and their cheesy potatoes (shoe string). Very tasty hazelnut coffee as well. read more

Little Rooster Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manchester Center, Vermont