It's a coffee place with decent coffee. That's about it. I ordered a medium doffee and an egg…read moresandwich with "sourdough" muffin. What I got was decent coffee although pricey, and a poor excuse for an overpriced egg sandwich, dinky, microwaved, completely soft and inedible. I asked the barista if it was microwaved, and his answer was "Yes, I just work here." He knew.

everything tasted okay but for the price not near worth it. $8 for a medium is insane. nothing…read morestood out aside from the atmosphere which was pleasant. staff was nice

In Bennington randomly for a doctor's appointment with my son. Reached for Yelp to guide us for a…read morebrunch-time sandwich - this led us here. Outside looked like a furniture/nicknack store. Typical "I love VT" t shirts and stuffies in the window, $400 syrup, and artsy cards and candles etc. Making our way to the back was a small nook of seats and tables and a breakfast/sandwich/bagel menu. To say we were skeptical was an understatement. My son ordered a Southwestern steak and egg sandwich on a rainbow bagel. I had a dill pickle chicken salad sandwich on an everything bagel. Add in a coffee, a hot chocolate, two cans of Diet Coke (and a small cheesecake round for my son) and we were all set. Menu was way more reasonably priced than we expected. Average bagel sandwich (which they fill amply) was roughly $10. All of the fillings were very good. Well seasoned. Creative. Again, exceeded our initial expectations. Even the bagels were surprisingly good. Please note I grew up in NJ so a bagel is essentially unattainable to me north of the Tappanzee Bridge. I was expecting "airport quality," however, it was not half bad. Chewy and tasty for the area. Service left me with two very distinct feelings. 1) the people were AWESOME. Friendly, attentive, seemingly happy to be at work (a rarity). But... 2) there were 6 total customers in the store (some simply reading books) and yet it took 16 minutes for our coffee and hot chocolate and roughly 30 for the sandwiches. Was so weird to experience the quiet of the store - yet the ticket time and wait of a bustling morning at a deli. Oh well. Was a pleasant place to be. Will likely find a different place next week following our upcoming appointment. But was not mad at the experience.

Stopped here for breakfast to go. got the bagel with lox and caesar salad wrap both were good. the…read morebagel was chewy has decent amount of lox. The staff were nice. The place was big. Merchandise in front and the cafe in the back. I do recommend this place. Sorry i forgot to take pictures.

What a good spot! This has all kinds of local goods, little jars of honey, maple syrup, and…read morejellies. An array of beverage coolers from juices to beer, as well as a smoothie bar, coffees and espresso is available. When you walk straight to the backside, there's an additional area that has a service bar for ordering sandwiches and other hot meals whether it's breakfast / lunch or dinner. I can't believe this was the first time I've ever been - will definitely be returning.

Such a cute (not general) store! Plenty of novelty products to shop. We stopped in early as we were…read moretraveling through from NY. Grabbed coffee & espresso drinks to go, no sit down breakfast but, plenty of grab & go options. Lovely lady that helped us & topped our americanos with fresh crème, yum! I asked about tipping & she replied with a smile 'No, please leave us a review'. The WC was small but clean, for those needing a potty break.

Location is chronically understaffed. I go to this location a few times a week and it is always…read morebusy with only one or two people working. Service is often slow but always friendly. Nora and Fawzia are always busy on Sundays when I am there. And always so sweet and helpful despite being what I assume is very overwhelmed with the flow of customers.

Awesome crew! I go in daily, in the morning. Carly and a new girl are EXTREMELY AWESOME, they are…read morefast, and make the drinks the best. A great way to start the day. Great drinks, great breakfast, and great speedy service.

I've had my eye on this diner for years because it's always packed, which is usually a good sign…read more The classic train-car setup and nostalgic décor make it feel like stepping back in time. We lucked out when we arrived and snagged the last open booth. Service was quick, with our drinks and food arriving fast, and I loved seeing a selection of hot sauces right on the table. Not pictured is the cinnamon roll we split because it was too good to wait for a photo. The Texas burrito and chili got rave reviews from my dining partner, and my omelette was solid, though interestingly assembled. The fillings were layered rather than chopped and mixed throughout. Once I cut it all together, the flavor came through nicely, and the home fries were great. We'll definitely be back, and I'm already eyeing a few other dishes to try next time.

So I'm not a Vermonter and definitely not a Benningtonian...actually my first trip to Vermont…read morevisiting friends. Was kinda shocked to see a diner and even more shocked when I drove up and was transported back in time. Like this is a real old time diner with the counter and stools and juke boxes at the tables! What a pleasant surprise. The best part of course was the service AND the food. The food was excellent and the portion sizes were hefty hefty hefty. I did the bagel melt with bacon instead of ham and they did it up right!! I ate every morsel including the mildly seasoned well cooked home fries. The bagel had the right toasted crunch to it, the sandwich was not oily and thus my clothes were spared. The egg was perfectly fried and the bacon lover in me was in heaven because it was not salty and my extra bacon was the right portion. My friend's plate was also done well and he ate every bit. I took off one star for the following: The booths are not for us larger people and so it was quite a squeeze (in and out) and I should have sat on a counter stool but that did not look any more comfortable for the tush. Also, the entrance was not ramped and thus not handicapped accessible. Otherwise, I would have given the place a 5 and if ever in Vermont again, will definitely stop by...I may even go by again before I leave the state. Great meal and experience.

What a breath of fresh air. A small market with healthy food options. Though not a vegetarian, I…read morelove their veggie special sandwich. Some items are extremely expensive for what you get, but there are reasonable options. The house-made hummus and curried chickpeas are good values. Breads vary widely. Service can be slow at times, but they don't claim to be a convenience store. Given the extreme difficulty of hiring reliable help these days, I think they do a good job with what they have. Would be five stars if they had some less expensive pre-made or MTO sandwiches.

Truly fantastic small market that I recommend without hesitation. They are small and have an…read moreeclectic collection of gourmet goods. For example, they carry Yalli hummus and incredibly delicious, freshly baked, gluten free bread.

This is a pizza "parlor" serving scrumptious pizza on an airy, crispy crust along with salads,…read morepasta, calzones and bagel sandwiches. Counter service inside with takeout and deliver options. Visiting Bennington for the first time. While this isn't your standard NY style, I really enjoyed the crispy and airy crust. Sauce is a straightforward, basic tomato sauce, but toppings are of good quality and tasty. What we ordered: - small Greek salad w/ creamy Greek dressing: (4) Quite tasty. The feta made the salad. I wish the olives were pitted. I didn't realize they weren't until I bit into one. Oops. - 10" cheese: (4) pretty simple pizza. The misses liked it and she is a fan of simple cheese pizzas. - 10" the whole shebang (4.25): I am a fan of the crust and the toppings were perfect. Could have split this, but me and the misses like different pizzas. Some seating inside and a lot of outdoor seating when the weather cooperates. Ambiance gave us the pizza parlor vibe.

Our go-to pizza place in Bennington…read more... Huge fan of the calzones here - buffalo chicken is phenomenal, also love their sausage and pepperoni calzone! The pizza and wings are also great, and the bagels make for a nice breakfast. Sitting outside on the porch there is beautiful. Was happy to see that the inside seating was available again last year, too! Would love to be able to enjoy a nice cold beer while waiting for food, but they don't serve alcohol. The food is good enough, however, that we will sit at the pizza place (whose food is not as good...) across the street and have a beer while waiting for food from Benner's if we haven't ordered ahead. The wait times can be long (maybe an hour) on busy nights, like Friday, for pick-ups; but most places are (it's not fast food...). They are always pretty accurate with timing estimates when we call and order so we plan accordingly. I've rarely had to wait beyond the amount of time indicated when going to pick up the food. I've never had an issue with the food or how it was cooked (except when I've ordered a half-only-cheese, half-six-different-toppings pizza - there is literally no way to make sure that is cooked evenly, lesson learned). Typically have had good experiences with the staff. There have been a few interactions that were a little off-putting, but nothing that would deter me from coming back. I've seen myself on a bad day at work - it happens.

I was on my way for a weekend in VT, and stumbled across this cute lil' brewery near our final…read moredestination. There is some outside seating and the indoor is cozy & unassuming. We tried the "Day Job" NEIPA which had a pleasantly fresh flavor with abundant fruit undertones. We also split a "Dad Bod" which was nice, with a bit more bitterness & subtle earthiness. They have a light menu (see pic).

Here for a beer and dinner just past opening time. A friendly bartender and a lovely fellow drinker…read morewho asked me about my travels and suggested a few things I might need to see while I'm passing through New England. The beer? One of their delicious New England IPAs. It was cold and smooth and quite flavorful. Dinner? I reviewed the menu and while it all looked great - tacos, enchiladas, nachos and burritos - none of it would come even close to my keto diet. I simply enjoyed the beer and headed onwards. Neat homey place and delicious brews. Worth it. [Review 18456 overall - 56 in Vermont - 1978 of 2022.]

Worst experience in Bennington! Do not patron if you enjoy…read moreany level of hospitality & actual value. I came in cheerful & this guy ruined the day... I ended up leaving angry and literally cried.... Their online ordering has a Reuben with an option for $2 extra meat & a note box so I cld have written there asking for the extra portion on the side. EASY. Yet, I went in person to see what the specials were hoping for a great lunch, because Im here for medical procedures at the hospital and had fasted since the day before. Id never been to The Elm Street Market before, but it was close to the hospital, & love Vermont markets for all the years I have lived here. But THIS place :: T E R R I B L E mistake! The employee at the counter was as fake & uncaring as it gets, & shld definitely not be the customer guy. He would not just let the added side be $2 , but wanted to weigh it out & charge me for a deli style $6 sliced side in a package as an addition to the $14 sandwich. ($20 Reuben?!) I said I didn't need or expect a package of sliced cold meat, that I was just adding the side portion to share with my pups. For Lunch. He just becomes patronizing, dense, & fully lacking capacity or willingness to help and says he "can't bc it just doesn't work that way" unless I get it on the sandwich. I cld order it online but not with him at register. And for some reason he cant figure out a $2 portion of meat. Surreal Incompetence. The next level of downhill not-so-fun is seeing the tiny soup. A cup of soup for $8. A latte "special" that I cld not even taste the smoked maple flavor and was only 3/4 full. It's actually shocking- what happened to actually CARING about just helping ppl have a good experience if you are working in the restaurant business as a small local independent market? Hey Elm Street Market Fella, you cld do the simplest things like not try ripping ppl off & being kind! His patronizing attitude & lack of capacity really took it over the top- how am I supposed to enjoy this $36 ordeal? Supposedly he is refunding the meat, bc I explained I didn't order a package of meat. He took it out of bag & literally said "take your sandwich & drink & go". I was upset~ I said this is truly unacceptable ~ try some Kindness & Authenticity! And left. The other young lady who was working that day & witnessed this whole debacle seemed to feel bad making 'Im So Sorry' faces. She at least offered me a dollop of maple syrup & noted the drink was not filled~ but also was being oppressed by his attitude. I cld tell he was being an overbearing tyrant. Wtf - this is NOT Vermont as it should be DUDE. All it took was putting a few slices on the side for $2 & filling up a drink. Ridiculous.

Awesome service even better food. They have a nice porch to eat on and picnic tables in the back…read more Def recommend !

The Apple Barn is a cute, albeit touristy stop on the outskirts of Bennington, offering a plethora…read moreof Vermont-made food items, both fresh and pre-packaged. They also sell some non-food items, as well, such as t-shirts and sweatshirts. We bought a box of 6 little jars of Vermont-made jams and some maple syrup to bring home to CA, as well as a maple flavored "cremee" (Vermont's version of soft serve ice cream) to eat there and some maple fudge. The cremee was excellent and loaded with maple flavor and just as good as the one at Vermont Cookie Love in Ferrisburgh. My husband got the fudge, and he loved it. They also have many bakery items, but we actually didn't buy any of that. We were quite satisfied with the ice cream and fudge. The Apple Barn is worth the stop and has lots to offer. I'd definitely make my way back here if in the area again.

The quintessential small town Vermont store. You could purchase anything from souvenirs, clothing,…read morefood, knick-knacks, beverages, the best tasting donuts, literally melt in your mouth maple infused ice cream, large variety of cheeses...and so much more. Very welcoming and friendly staff! I significantly contributed to their financial success for the week i was there.