Mary&#x27;s Cafe

Speakeasy Café in Rutland is the kind of place that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile…read more The interiors are playful and full of character with artsy murals, whimsical sketches, and cozy speakeasy vibes that make the space feel instantly welcoming. The sugar house coffee was a standout. Rich, smooth, and exactly what you want on a cold Vermont morning. We also tried the handmade biscuit, warmed and buttered, and it genuinely felt like a hug in biscuit form. Shoutout to Ethan for being incredibly helpful and thoughtful with recommendations. With his guidance, we built a fantastic sandwich with sourdough, hash browns, avocado, green sauce, and chili crunch. He understood the assignment. Messy, hearty, and delicious. The vegan wrap was also flavorful and satisfying. We left happy, full, and already talking about coming back. Highly recommend Speakeasy Café, especially if you're looking for strong vegetarian and vegan options in Rutland.

I really don't know why people frequent places like Dunkin Donuts & Starbucks when gems like this…read moreexist. My husband and I stopped in for an iced coffee while out shopping. He ordered a large iced coffee with cream. Their iced coffee comes with coffee ice cubes so your coffee is never watered down. I ordered a small iced Vermont Maple Cremee Latte, which was awesome! Our total came to EIGHT dollars! Not sure you can visit any chain for that price. Can't wait to stop back in and try their breakfast sandwiches!!

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Last Cup Cafe

4.7(10 reviews)

3.4 mi

Best espresso in town. I get the most perfect iced lattes, refreshing teas, and occasional…read moreamericano with cold foam. Great spot for NYC bagel and house made cream cheese. The owners are the nicest locals! Wonderful cafe with lots of south facing window seats, cozy fire place tables. All time favorite coffee shop.

Unassuming from the outside on a not-so-busy street, but there's so much room inside with a decent…read moreamount of seating options. Staff were SO friendly, latte was delicious, and reasonably priced. The gluten free blueberry muffin also hit the spot; lots of gluten free/vegan options for pastries. A nice spot to sit with my book and enjoy my drink.

Sign, out front

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Coffee counter

The Bakery

3.8(40 reviews)

We ordered a breakfast sandwich with sausage/egg/cheese on onion bagel, and their turkey sandwich…read moreon rye, plus took home a blueberry lemon loaf cake. All were amazing! Everything was fresh and of perfect textured! Will be back again, and remember to take pictures next time

A bacon egg and cheddar sandwich on a sesame bagel sounds like a very boring order you could get at…read moreany NY style deli or bagel shop. How was this one so much better than the rest? Each component was great. The bagel was tender and fresh. The egg was lightly fried leaving some golden liquid yolk instead of a hammered dry patty. And the server was right, they have really good bacon. Add in a lovely melty slice of white cheddar and a do it yourself squirt of sriracha and you have a powerhouse breakfast. I also got a chocolate chip cookie that I of course waited many hours to eat after my breakfast and it was excellent also.

Special of the day Falafel sandwich

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Rutland Area Food

4.8(13 reviews)

My go to for healthy, quality, and local food in Rutland. They have a great mix of produce, dairy,…read morebreads, drinks, frozen, and house hold/soap products. Their employees are always super helpful and very friendly. I try and shop here as often as possible to support our local producers!

Refreshingly nostalgic of the coops of the 90's. Not one of those pretentious gentrified yuppie…read moreplaygrounds as is the trend elsewhere.

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Starbucks

3.8(13 reviews)

3.9 mi

The food and the they have absolutely talk to you would recommend the Starbucks to anyone and their…read moredrinks are delicious. Like the person of my drink was so nice. I decided to give her a $10 extra tip.

they are always busy the workers here are extremely polite…read moreand smiling they work very hard in a time where places are short staffed so be kind and nice to the staff..and appreciative this store is open the management as well is very kind and i am there almost every day and greeted with a smile and my name! be patient with restaurants, retail and businesses in general ..

Iced Orange Cream Matcha

Orange Cream Cold Brew

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Orange Cream Frappuccino

Loose Loona

4.2(5 reviews)

Easy five stars. No doubt…read more Absolutely beautiful setting. That's half of the experience, right? Service was excellent. Not intrusive, but attentive and accommodating. Nice job Samantha! And the owner is a great person. Tea: loved it! The selections are astonishing. Sandwich (tomato and mozzarella) and soup (broccoli and cheddar) just SO GOOD! High quality ingredients; exquisite taste, not overdone; and the bread... delicious! Rutland is blessed to have this place. As good as any similar establishment in a big city, here or abroad. All at very reasonable prices! Definitely the place to go.

July 27th catching up on reviews We were walking around…read moredowntown trying to visit a shop across the street and they were unexpectedly closed. So, decided to check this new place out. When we have more time we will be back. We were quickly acknowledged and answered any questions we had. We ordered 2 drinks teas both were delicious, can't remember them right now. As our drinks were being created I was checking out their huge selection of bag teas, I had Lapsang Souchong tea on my shopping list for making seitan, I was shocked to find it in our lil small town and so happy! The Gentleman that waited on us knew all about its smokey flavor! I'm impressed! Looking forward to using it this week! The shop is nicely set up and has room for expansion. Has a seating area that is nicely spaced out. Very clean shop items, teas have their own areas. Looking forward to visiting with some friends soon!

Absolutely stunning interior of Rutland's historic Tuttle Building.

11 Center Street Rutland, VT. 05701 802-438-3311 www.looseloona.com

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View from a table to Rutland's Center Street

Bald Mountain Farm

5.0(1 review)

4.9 mi

Amazing!! The owner is so nice and they have an amazing selection of meats eggs and maple syrups!…read moreWill definitely come back.

From the owner: We provide authentic, small batch, hand raised, grass-fed beef. We also provide over 5 types of…read moreother meat, are home to over 2 dozen different local Vermont food and craft makers, pure Vermont maple syrup ranging from 1/4 pint to whole gallons, salsa, jams, jellies, pickled goods, sauces, raw honey, fresh eggs, Chaga tea, and various fruits and veggies when in season

Steak

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Sandwich Shoppe

4.9(213 reviews)

3.4 mi

Wide variety of sandwiches and wraps, all are available to be customized. Service is always fast,…read morethe owners are extremely friendly. Everyone is family here! I love to sit at the tables by the window and watch out Merchants Row. The Rueben is delicious as well!

Where to start? I got there early on a Wednesday. Stopped in quick for a decent homemade breakfast…read moresandwich while I was visiting. Locals say good things yet I haven't been. Ordered 2 sandwiches and got 2 salads: Sausage, egg and cheese, BLT, seafood salad and Macaroni Tuna Salad. All were simple and classic, just what I was looking for. I was thankful for the friendly service and happy with the quality of ingredients! Thank you!

Reuben! Yum!

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Gill's Delicatessen

4.4(128 reviews)

3.6 mi

The sandwiches were massive. There was a long line at after 2 in the afternoon but they had 5…read morepeople making them. They were fast and efficient. They place was clean and spotless even with all the people

The hot Italian sub was a dismal mess. Lots of shredded cabbage, small amount of low grade meat on…read morea terrible roll and very few "hot" peppers.

Outside the Gills Rutland Vt

Large cheese and veggie grinder with olives, cabbage, tomatoes, and pickled peppers

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Alizona R.

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14 years ago

Wonderful, Extremely Clean and the food is GREAT ! have been coming here since before the renovations ! Always pleasant and patient wait staff, make you feel welcome each & every time ! Great Coffee ! Don't miss this gem ! read more

Alain M.

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7 years ago

Really good restaurant, service excellent !!!! I stop on my way to a meeting in Rutland, for got to take some US currency with me, and Mary was accept my Canadian currency,.... Feel like having meal at my mom's place !!!! read more

RueAnn A.

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9 years ago

Going to this restaurant is like eating with family. The staff is extremely friendly. The food, I have never had a bad meal. Good home cooked food. read more

Danny W.

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9 years ago

I've only been here for breakfast, but every breakfast has been top notch! Excited for my next visit (hopefully soon).

Shawn B.

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8 years ago

Really really really good food. Very small so it can get crowded. Decent prices............I like it there

Linda O.

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10 years ago

Great food and service...........we go almost once a week! Linda Mytych

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Where to start? I got there early on a Wednesday. Stopped in quick for a decent homemade breakfast…read moresandwich while I was visiting. Locals say good things yet I haven't been. Ordered 2 sandwiches and got 2 salads: Sausage, egg and cheese, BLT, seafood salad and Macaroni Tuna Salad. All were simple and classic, just what I was looking for. I was thankful for the friendly service and happy with the quality of ingredients! Thank you!

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