Cabot is unequivocally the best dairy company in the US and the winner of the blind cheese taste…read moretest at our home. When my husband and I got married, we were both used to buying specific products and did not agree on cheese. To settle the battle, my husband had me do a blind taste test between Cabot and another leading brand. Needless to say, we only buy Cabot when available. It's so smooth with so much flavor. Even their butter is noticeably superior. They make other butters taste like salted lard. Not all stores carry Cabot butter, but the Publix on Neptune does and I noticed just the other day the last two boxes of butter were all the way in the back, so people are buying them up. Winn Dixie used to carry their horseradish cheese spread, but I couldn't find it last time. I hope they were just out. What's wonderful about Cabot, besides the taste, is they are a coop of local farms up north where they were established, so you're supporting small farms while enjoying a great product.

September 10, 2026…read more Dear Cabot Cheese People, Cabot Cheese used to stand for something: a cooperative in Vermont that sounded darn near utopian to me, with happy milk farmers getting together and making a quality product. Indeed, the product used to be great. I remember getting your cheddar that was crumbly and had the tang that only sharp cheddar has. I could count on Cabot in the past to live up to its reputation as an honest and delicious cheese. I have done zero research on the Cabot Creamery and I am not going to. Maybe the same farmers are still running the place. But somehow I doubt it, because recently I bought some Cabot Extra-Sharp Cheddar and it was about as sharp as a butter knife. And the texture? To borrow from Pete Seeger, where has your crumbly cheese gone? The texture was strangely rubbery--hell, your cheddar gives Velveeta a run for its money. In short, your product sucks. This proud company has gone down the drain of greed and B.S.  Do you think the public doesn't notice--that we just stuff our faces and never actually taste things? You might be surprised. If you replace the good with the mediocre, folks will eventually catch on to your scrimping. You really can't fake quality, try though you will. Cabot Cheese: You are a great disappointment to me. I shall never buy another Cabot product. And I am telling all my friends not to as well.  Sincerely, William Minifie 446 East 86th Street NY Ny 10028 whminifie@gmail.com

Very good cheese all around! There is no doubt that this creamery makes some fantastic goat cheese…read more This is especially true due to there being very few goat cheese options in my city of Pittsburgh beyond the standard supermarket brand. This cheese doesn't taste like foodservice. It takes like genuinely delicious artisan cheese. As far as I know, this particular location on Yelp is not open to the public. Maybe it was at one point, but newer reviews point to it being closed now. So I probably wouldn't recommend making the drive here just for some free samples, especially considering the cheese isn't expensive anyway. I was able to acquire some from a local Aldi for just a few dollars ($3-4, I believe). I was quite blown away. The cheese is so creamy and all around perfect. No grittiness, perfectly pure flavor that truly makes it feel like an upscale experience. This particular cheese is a dip, but I ate it straight from the container because that's how good it is. Plus, it's also quite light! 45 calories for 2 tablespoons, and around 250 for the entire container! I will say, though, it's tough to get your hands on this product sometimes. All in all, I highly recommend giving the Vermont Creamery's cheeses a try. The goat cheese dip is fantastic, and I enjoyed it straight out of the container. I'm sure their other products are just as delicious, and they make for a great gift, appetizer, or snack.

Vermont creamery is a must try if you are in the area- their butter and Bonn bouche are to die for…read more Came to Vermont to check out some of their most popular creameries. I have been enamored with Vermont creamery since I worked at Whole Foods in New England, so this was at the top of my list to visit. What you're actually visiting is their corporate offices. Inside they look a little like a fancy, corporate barn. The staff is SO welcoming. When you get there, although you can't do a tour, you can taste your way thru their award winning cheeses. I forget the front desk woman's name but she was THE NICEST. Upon walking in, she asks if we want to try some cheese. Well, of course we did! She walks on back to the kitchen and a few minutes later emerges with something magnificent. A wooden cheese board in the shape of the state of Vermont featuring: - 3 kinds of goat cheese: pepper jelly, honey, and regular - cultured butter: yes, we ate this by the spoonful alone and have zero regrets. - creme fraiche with vanilla - their award winning Bonn bouche- an ash ripened goat cheese that is stinky and delish! All of this was on the house! Then you can purchase anything you'd like but at cost which is AMAZING! We brought home a ton of goat cheese from here and our friends and family were extremely pleased. Loved visiting Vermont Creamery

Vermont Beer Collective is a craft beer specialty store that opened in Waterbury, Vermont in…read moreFebruary 2024. It was founded by husband and wife Nate and Liz Dunbar. The shop on 3 Elm Street had originally opened under the name 'Craft Beer Cellar' in December 2013. It was part of the 'Craft Beer Cellar' chain of specialty beer stores that was founded by Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker in 2010 with the opening of their flagship store in Belmont (MA). Two years later, they began franchising and at the chain's peak they had 33 locations in 15 states. Mark Drutman was the original owner of the Waterbury location. By 2019, CBC locations began to close (including the flagship location which closed in 2023). After the Dunbars made their home in Vermont, they decided to switch craft beer from their hobby into their livelihood. Drutman sold the Waterbury CBC to the Dunbars in May 2023. They slowly began to make the shop their own and by the following year they left the franchise and unveiled a new logo and a new name. The Vermont Beer Collective now has one of the best craft beer selections that can be found in the state. The Dunbars even added a bar in the store where customers can sample beer from 8 taps as well as a three-tap LUKR faucet from the Czech Republic. The couple also have a love for hiking, skiing and cycling and hope to make their shop a venue for the outdoor sports community to gather. I recently visited the Vermont Beer Collective while I was on a Vermont craft beer road trip. It's conveniently located right across the street from the popular Prohibition Pig Restaurant & Brewery. After enjoying some delicious smoked meat and a pint there, I headed across the street to check out the shop. I was really impressed by their selection! They had offerings from the best breweries in Vermont, around the country, and even breweries from the international scene. We're talking the best of the best! The bar was also really cool! The place is not just a shop where you can buy beer but also a place where you can hang out. I spoke for a few minutes with owner Nate Dunbar. He was really friendly and he told me that he's originally from my home state of Connecticut. He explained that the store had about $25,000 of flood damage in their basement just weeks after they bought it, but they pressed on. He told me about the future plans that he has for the shop and seemed very optimistic. Before leaving, I purchased a coveted bottle by Belgian-based Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen to take home. I'm happy to have discovered the shop and I wish them all the best!

Best place I've ever found for buying great beer. They have a large selection of excellent beers,…read morebut most importantly their staff is remarkably helpful. Just tell them what style of beer you like, or which beers you usually drink, and they can provide numerous recommendations. They were also very knowledgeable about beer in general, proving to be an invaluable resource to help you find some good beers to try. In particular I wanted to sample some local beers, and I loved all of the options they recommended based on my flavor preference. If you're anywhere near Waterbury, VT, and enjoy good beer, do yourself a favor and stop by the Craft Beer Cellar for some great beer recommendations.

Lots of selections for here and to go options. Had one or two beers chatted with the person working…read morehere. Tried local beers and cheese, wining !!!!

Love this place! Been coming here for years, and there is such a great selection of beer and cider…read more If you can't find it elsewhere, you can probably find it here! We also got a couple of cheeses and did a make your own cheese plate. 10/10 recommend doing the same, they also have a great cheese selection. Great place to sit outside on a cool afternoon. We were helped relatively fast earlier in the afternoon when there were less people, but they still didn't take too long when it got more crowded

This marked our fifth year visiting the fabulous Vermont Cheese Festival. This year it returned to…read moreShelburne Farms south of Burlington for the first time since 2019; the most recent festival was held in Greensboro in 2023, and there was no festival in 2024. So it was a big welcome back in 2025, and the event -- held inside the newly reconstructed, enormous breeding barn at Shelburne (please see the photos) -- was quite a big deal. There were perhaps 50 or so vendors, and the general public was limited to just 1,000 tickets, which made it, unexpectedly, something of an elite event. (Tickets were sold out months in advance.) The festival offers a wonderful opportunity to meet the these dedicated craft cheesemakers and, best of all, sample their work. And wow, did we ever sample their work!!! We won't go detailing each of those cheeses, but please know there were many and not a one disappointed us. Other vendors offered everything from ciders to jams, sauces, charcuterie and -- believe it or not -- peanut butter. At a cheese festival? The atmosphere is inviting and rewarding for the makers and the public, and assembling such a large and skilled group of crafters in one place makes for an extraordinary moment. We congratulate the executive director of the cheese council, Hale, who did a splendid job. A couple of small issues for us: while there were a few chairs outside the barn there was almost no seating at all inside, and there was space which could have been worked fine, we think. And after a hour of walking around, a sitting break could have felt good. Also, there were food trucks selling ice cream, Indian food, cookies from King Arthurs, but they were placed placed pretty far from the barn, requiring a bit of walking. We also enjoyed the band playing outside, but they too were a bit moved from everything else. And then, it was hot -- near 90, but that's just the way it was. And for attendees, it was clearly not the temps defined this dazzling event. We're ready for 2026!

My wife and I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival as…read morevolunteers a couple of weekends ago. We had signed up to help and it turned out to be so much more than just service. Right off the bat, the food was extraordinary, what a spectacular showcase of Vermont's artisanal cheese scene! Samples ranged from classic cheddars to Gouda to pepper jack, all crafted by passionate local cheesemakers. We also discovered delightful pairings, cheese and jam was a Hit; I wasn't expecting it, but "jam is my jam," as one participant aptly put it. lol As for service, the volunteer coordination was seamless. Helping vendors set up before the crowds arrived gave us a chance to chat with cheesemakers, learn about each cheese's story, and feel truly connected to their craft. The staff were friendly, organized, and the energy was warm and welcoming. The ambiance was downright charming. Set at historic Shelburne Farms' Breeding Barn, the festival unfolded on a perfect summer day - sunny, scenic, and relaxed. It felt like celebrating cheese right in the heart of verdant Vermont, complete with the buzz of fellow cheese lovers, artisan vendors, and farm surroundings. A bit of history: This year marked the 13th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival, hosted by the Vermont Cheese Council at Shelburne Farms. The festival is rooted in Vermont's rich artisanal cheese tradition, highlighting how the state leads the nation in cheesemakers per capita. It originally began as a celebration of the state's cheesemaking success a sort of "cheese carnival" introducing the public to local producers and their craft. Notably, this year's event was completely sold out tickets were snapped up well in advance, and none were available at the door. Even the general admission waitlist was full, and volunteer slots had closed early too. This level of demand speaks volumes about how beloved and highly anticipated, the festival has become. Volunteering at the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival was a fantastic decision. The combination of exceptional cheese, purposeful and friendly service, and a picturesque setting made for a memorable afternoon. It's clear why this sold-out event has become a beloved summer tradition. We'll definitely be back, with or without volunteer duties to savor more of what Vermont's incredible cheesemakers have to offer!

We popped into this place after reading about it in the WSJ. We got the impression that the owner…read morewas a bit hesitant about our intentions when we first walked in. We mentioned the article and he seemed impressed since he didn't think the article would bring anyone in. We loved the eclectic feel of the place. It was a Wednesday and the special was pot pie so that's what we decided to order along with a bottle of Spanish wine. He mentioned the pot pies sold out by 5pm the week before. It was probably the tastiest pot pie we've ever had. Don't pass this place up if you're in the area.

This June will be Fox Market's 1-year anniversary! I learned this during one of my many visits to…read morepick up their delicious foods, because they are so friendly here. What a gem of a place - great ready to eat food, specialty grocery items, AND big smiles. Wednesday - pot pie day! Hefty for its size - the chicken pot pie yesterday (flavors change) was loaded with so much meat that a slice didn't change its shape on my plate. That pie crust was buttery goodness! Thursdays thru Saturdays - hot rotisserie chickens (ready at 4pm)! Sticky caramelized skin, mmmm. These pastured chickens are raised in VT, so they are as clean as they are delicious. Daily baked goods - the banana buttercotch scone, brown butter chocolate chip cookie, & raspberry chocolate chip muffin are all fresh & so yummy, with crispy edges and moist centers. Their strawberry pop tarts look to die for! Groceries - an excellent selection: local eggs, beautiful cheeses, Vermont Salumi, Sisters of Anarchy ice creams, panko breadcrumbs, Asian condiments (fine brewed soy sauce, soup bases, etc.), Tony's chocolate bars, fresh produce, frozen fresh raviolis, kombuchas and specialty sodas, and a large selection of wines. Giving back is a loving theme here. With every purchase, you have an opportunity to give your tips to their monthly partner. This month they are supporting the Pride Center of Vermont. I'm looking forward to next Saturday's dinner special (eat in or to go), and Sunday's savory hand pie!

great market and deli It's like an old fashioned general…read morestore We will stop by again when we are in the area !

Based on good reviews, we stopped for lunch at 12:20 on. Friday. The prep woman was washing a large…read morebin in the large sink. After a few minutes of washing, she took our order for two sandwiches. Then she proceeded to make them without washing or changing her cleaning gloves. If this isn't a health violation it should be. It took her 20 minutes to make our two sandwiches, while others were lining up behind us. Lots of turkey on a good white roll. Two good slices of tomato. A few pieces of onion. Green peppers sliced a half inch thick that wouldn't stay in the roll. Half a romaine leaf and too much mayo, even though I asked for very light on the mayo. Please wash and dry your hands or gloves before you make my food.

Such an incredible spot for hot donuts, cold-pressed cider, and creemees with crispy maple…read moresprinkles on top. Best donuts I've had in ages. The cider is the best I've ever had, so refreshing. Delicious creemees. Charming gift shop. Tons of picnic tables outside. Adorable and a must-go. 5 stars!!!

This place is the biggest tourist trap. Paid $44 for 2 soups, a sandwich, and 2 drinks at the cafe…read more The soup came with a side of bread so I got the cheddar biscuit which was the only redeeming part of the meal. The corn chowder had no flavor and was barely warm. The sandwich was nothing special. All the baked goods except for the donuts looked they were mass produced off site and maybe baked there. Before we left I got a Dreamee (cider donut with maple ice cream sandwiched in the middle.) Before I ordered I watched as people around me ate delicious soft serve cones and fresh donuts dropped out of the machine. What I was given was a tiny premade flavorless frozen rock. They do give free cider samples and the cider is at least good. Otherwise avoid this place. Not sure what else is around here but I've been to countless places back home that are actually good and worth the money.