Maria&#x27;s Bagels

Everything was delicious! I was impressed with how much of the food was locally sourced. The staff…read morewere attentive and informative. The corned beef hash was made in house and WAY better than the hash at IHOP or Waffle House. The portions were perfectly sized. We had a wheelchair in our party of 5, and the staff had no issues accommodating us. The restaurant was quite accessible. Oftentimes businesses just add a ramp, but don't consider the extra space needed for a wheelchair to navigate between tables and chairs. I especially liked the mural that featured local icons: a granite quarry, the statue from Main Street, a locomotive painted in the colors of the local railway. We will be back!

This is such a wonderful diner! The food is always super tasty and really reasonably priced!…read moreService is really fast and the people working there are wonderful. The space itself is super cute with a beautiful painting on the wall and different decorations rotating for each new upcoming holiday! If you're in Barre you should def come check it out!

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The beautiful painting on the wall!

Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen

4.2(184 reviews)

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Found a nice restaurant in town that was still open! They have several beers on draft! The pumpkin…read morecider was amazing! The staff was super quick. The fried cauliflower with Thai chili was great for an app. I have the steak special. Medium! So good! Perfection! The sides could've been a little bigger but I think they were thinking about plating instead of my stomach which was famished from hiking. Would definitely go again! They also have several TVs to catch the game! My friends got the stuffed baked haddock. It needs a bit of seasoning! Something! Anything! It was a little dry too. :/ but my food was great!

We went here on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. I was…read moresuper hungry and opted for the VT burger. It was absolutely delicious. My only complaint is that it was not cooked medium rare as I asked, definitely full on medium. My husband got the straight up burger, and his was good too. The fries were delicious too. I would definitely come back here, particularly when I'm in the mood for a burger! The environment was cozy and perfect for a Vermont winter day. The staff was helpful and pleasant, attentive without being intrusive.

CHICKEN WINGS

BAKED HADDOCK stuffed

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Espresso Bueno

3.9(58 reviews)

My first morning office and it was very nice. I stayed here four hours, arriving at 7am when they…read moreopened and leaving at around 11am. I know it was that long because the limit on the parking meters is two hours and I moved from one in the front to one in the back. Inside, comfortable seating and a fantastic coffee. I started off with a simple cortado that was excellent. Just the right mix of coffee and steamed (not foamed!) milk. The second drip coffee was also rich and delicious. Great service, a neat little hangout here in Barre that was excellent for working on my laptop. Five stars! [Review 1665 of 2024 - 153 in Vermont - 22688 overall]

Espresso Bueno has become one of my go-to spots and for good reason. I have been here quite a few…read moretimes, and every visit has been consistently enjoyable. The service is always friendly and efficient, with a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay a while. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, perfect for catching up with friends, getting a bit of work done, or just enjoying a quiet moment with a good drink. There's a genuine local charm here that sets it apart from your typical coffee shop. My usual order is the Chai Tea Latte - their house-made chai sweetened with maple syrup and steamed with oat milk. It's rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. On warmer days, I will switch it up with the Bueno Smoothie, which is just as delicious and refreshing. I often pair my drink with one of their fresh pastries. usually a scone and it always hits the spot. The food is thoughtfully prepared, and the menu offers a great variety of light meals and snacks that cater to different dietary preferences. Espresso Bueno has a way of making you feel like part of the community, and I always look forward to my next visit. Highly recommended!

Me enjoying this place on a Saturday.

Great window seating area with a neat art gallery.

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Front of Espresso Bueno, Barre

kitty korner cafe

3.8(16 reviews)

0.7 mi

Very kind man at the register, Amazing service! I highly…read morerecommend the tropical PURRRadise!!! Family and I loved the food! Very mellow and calm. Cant wait to be back in the area and try out some more. CATS!!!! Love them, staff give a brief overview of how to act around the cats. The cats love treats that you can purrrrchase at the register for 1$. The cats are so sweet and the staff are even sweeter

I was there a couple days ago and I loved the food and drinks- it was just me and friend in there…read moreand nick helped us out. He was the nicest person and made great conversation- and was really helpful! We loved spending time with the cats and there were a lot of new faces which was nice to see. 10/10 recommend, great prices, great service, and adorable cats my favorite cat wanted to pose for some pictures, very photogenic fur ball.

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Morse Block Deli

4.7(75 reviews)

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This place is such a gem. The soup of the day was amazing and the Rueben was perfect. The staff was…read moreso polite and the same woman that made our food brought it out with a smile even though she was working alone and doing it all. The music was on point, and the artwork is whimsical. Truly an elevated deli experience and worth the time and money 110%.

I've been wanting to eat here since I saw their spectacular Instagram Photos and Food Network…read moreChallenge that Stefano did. I also love the fact they are farm-to-table. Yesterday was the perfect opportunity to go, as I often times am in Barre when they are closed. I had the soup of the day, a Tonkatsu Pork Ramen described as a "rich pork broth, porchetta, wild mushrooms, fresh ramen." He'd asked me if I wanted a soy egg, which I should have asked what that was; I assume it was a fake egg versus an egg infused with soy sauce (next time, I will inquire), so I politely declined. It was a copious bowl of rich flavor: the porchetta was outstanding. The broth itself lacked a little flavor, initially, as I think I needed to mix the seasonings more. Once I did, YUM! My friend got the The Granite City, which is house maple-bourbon turkey, cheddar, cranberry mayo, LTO on cranberry pecan whole wheat. He asked if he could have it toasted (it was so chilly outside and we'd skied all morning) and Stefano said they don't normally do so, but sure, why not. My friend said it was delicious. Stefano later told us that he hadn't thought about toasting it before, as no one had ever asked, but he bet it was good. He was also really nice; he sells the Maple Sap Soda that I cannot find elsewhere and he was willing to sell us a six-pack. I considered it and then kind of forgot. I was tired from the cold and skiing. The food is great and the cafe is toasty and warm. I highly recommend.

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Granite City

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Korean kimchi stew with a cloud drop from Upper Pass!

The Meltdown Grilled Cheese and Taproom

4.6(116 reviews)

0.4 mi

I would like to respond to the recent poor rating from someone who chose to air their…read moredissatisfaction while hiding behind an avatar, as opposed to speaking directly to management at this wonderful lunch and dinner venue. Diane, John, and their crew of dedicated employees, opened this restaurant in the summer of 2020, in the middle of an international pandemic, and still managed to rise to the top as a fantastic, family-oriented, slow food restaurant in a small town with several well established restaurants as its base. Their idea was grounded in the "simple" grilled cheese sandwich, reimagined in some delightfully tasty presentations. The menu is modest and, other than seasonal specials, is steadfast in its design! I have eaten there more times than I can count and have YET to experience any deviation from the quality they presented at the outset! How many restaurants can attest to that, alone? The atmosphere is homey (it is a former home in a lovely neighborhood), the service is top-notch and the food is delicious. The management attends to every table at least once during your stay (so there was ample opportunity for this customer to express any concerns to the person in the best position to correct any issues), and the staff consists of community members who are our friends, neighbors, or children thereof. So special is this space, the youth servers appear every spring in their prom-best to have their pictures taken with Diane and John! How special is that???!!!! This is a team that places community at the center of their work: even facilitating massive community fundraising efforts post-flood, 2024 and 2025! If you live in this area, you already know what a gem this place is. If you are visiting, put a night out (or lunch) on your "must do" list while exploring Barre's rich granite industry history. If you haven't made Barre a stop on your journey, run, don't walk and see what the buzz is all about! See you at The Meltdown!

Pretty good burger melt. Very good fries. Nice beer selection. Enjoyed patio. Owner is awesome; she…read morereally cares.

Bar area

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Subway

2.7(6 reviews)

The customer service is the best part about this location. Subway tastes decent no matter where you…read morego, but the employees here are friendly and do the job well.

Service is amazing this is the only subway i love going to because of how good the service is…read more Definitely try to strike a conversation with the cashiers they are great and make your sandwiches perfectly.

McDonald's

2.1(18 reviews)

1.7 mi

Stopped here on my way to Quebec and had a great experience. The location (despite being listed on…read moreexit signs on the interstate) is a bit difficult to find and enter. We had to take backroads in an empty field for about 10-15 minutes until arriving, which baffled me that it was even listed on the exit. Don't fret though, once you make it, you'll be lovin it. The restaurant is moderately clean for a McDonalds. They could have cleaned the tables off better, but it's not surprising for a fast food place. The food itself was spectacular though-- the oil seemed like it was recently changed so the food seemed as "fresh" as can be for a fast food place. Great stop in a quiet town.

I live a half mile from this location and I am always amazed at how poor the quality of the food…read moreis. Even something as simple as a drink gets screwed up. Today I bought my third Pineapple Mango Refresher there. First two times it was fine. This time it wasn't blended and had chunks of something, neither pineapple nor mango, on the bottom of the drink. Stay clear of this one! Management is as clueless and the kids working there.

These are the straws I received

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I didn't order extra attitude only extra pickles.

KC'S Bagel Cafe

4.3(65 reviews)

15.8 mi

Delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Staff were very friendly and patient with the heavy…read moretourist traffic that day. Cute rustic cafe vibe inside. I got a giant bag of free bagels from their day old basket, so they'll be feeding me for weeks to come!

Not quite like the Soup Nazi, but service is... efficient and crisp at this very busy Waterbury…read moredeli. There is plentiful goodies from sweet to salty to accompany your bagel sandwich or wrap. We got a buffs burrito. and regular turkey on whole wheat with Dijon mustard, lettuce and tomato. Quality for price and tasty. Small town feel and surprisingly cool inside with four ceiling fans and a large oscillating fan to supplement the split AC unit..