Had a nice quick pit stop at this brewery/restaurant on a road trip. Shared a beer sampler to get a…read moretaste of their most popular beers and enjoyed most of the options. I think the imperial IPA was our fav. We shared the Buffalo cauliflower as an app and the big cranberry salad. It was plenty filling and perfect for an afternoon snack. The maple balsamic dressing was nice on the salad. Prices and service were as expected. Nothing crazy but dependably good.

Wanted to enjoy this place. However left with amazement, disappointment and utter lack of…read moreprofessionalism. Start with the food it was ok. Nothing wow or great just ok. Flavor on the food was just lacking. Even the Vermont cheddar cheese was bland and only a whisper of sharpness. The home made chips good but lacked anything special. The true problem of this place is the ownership/management. We went there little after it opened. To see a table with a 5 gallon bucket of utensils and servers doing their side work on a table you have to walk past to get to anywhere in the seating area. Then we come to the management/owner. My biggest pet peeve is doing the books or daily paperwork in the guest area. You have an office or a place away from your guests. Not in full view and with in ear shot of your guests. And not in a place where sound carries. The BIGGEST complaint is the language. You are the leader of your staff. You set an example for the behavior and attitude of your staff. Dropping F-BOMBS and other vulgar language is not at anytime acceptable. Clearly the servers knew it and didn't thankfully follow your lead. This is NOT your buddies garage or basement. You are having people come in and hearing your language and seeing and clearly hearing your behavior I can not recommend going here. If it was based on food maybe. But clearly the ownership and leadership will keep me away from here. Such potential wasted by such poor work ethics.

We came here totally by mistake. As the restaurant we wanted to come to was actually closed on a…read moreTuesday, we were delighted with the boot here. Excellent, we got the fish and chips. I definitely recommend the short drive to come here.

Tiny little whole in the wall with very simple utilitarian decor inside and the expected British…read morethemed wall hangings and even a ref phone booth. I just got the standard fish and chips. They were made to order and so delicious. Some of the best I've ever had. Service was good. I only wish they seved a nice ale to accompany the meal. Will definitely be back!

The Cobb salad is amazing! The service is good. We love the vibes and location. It sits on a corner…read morein downtown Bennington and is great for grabbing a bite to eat and people watching. They also have some large screen tvs for sports.

They make a great burger and fries! I like to sit with a crowd of good friends at the big table at…read morethe back by the bathrooms. Excellent service!

Dinner here was very good. Loved the salad bar and the bread with sweet butter…read more We had the NY strip and prime rib. Both dishes were delicious. Loved the sweet potato side too. Great service and beautiful views!

Recently went for dinner and I ordered the soup and salad bar. I could not believe how much they…read morecharged for a mediocre salad bar. I would liken it to an elementary school salad bar, complete with generic, awful salad dressing options. There were no inspiring or creative options and everything looked like it came out of a bag. The service was meh. I would NOT recommend.

We had a wonderful visit to the Blue Benn Diner! I had the cinnamon swirl French toast, and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious--especially with real Vermont maple syrup. The service was friendly and attentive, and the vintage diner atmosphere gives the place so much character. It feels like stepping back in time in the best possible way. Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

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.

Best hamburger and onion rings in town.!!! All their food is just outstanding too! Can't wait until…read moremy first of the year!

Amazing. Very happy I had a chance to stop here one day and try their cheeseburger and fries combo…read morebecause it's by far the best burger I've had. Not dry, juicy, made fresh when ordered. The fries are perfect with the burger. Their combo meal lets you chose a cooler drink and they have picnic tables up to sit and eat or sit and wait as you can take food togo or eat there. The people are friendly and I have always felt welcomed and had great service. They are by the local park so there is also the option of bringing kids to play, walk down to eat, and go play more or there is a pavilion with seating and a good view in a quiet area if you just want to sit and eat on a break. I recommend highly to try their food! 10/10.

Really enjoyed this place - I'd intentionally made it part of my visit, planning to come here for…read morelunch. Just looking for something simple and good. The people are really great and so accommodating. I feel like one of the guys came by my table every 10 minutes to check on me. Pretzel rod appetizer was perfect - get the cheese! Soft, warm and just enough salt. Loved it Got the Reuben with a side of Onion rings. Highly recommend. This is a sandwich that you CAN screw up. Theirs was delicious!! And about to my waitress Grace, who had a smile on any time she talked to anyone in the place!!

Short version: Great staff, nice atmosphere, unfortunately very inconsistent with quality…read more Ive lived in the Bennington area for a year now and firmly believe in supporting local businesses. Kelli's was one of our favorite spots to fo early on. The vibe is laid back, staff is always friendly and helpful. Unfortunately it seems to have changed in the past 6 months or so. Fried items tasted either overly scorched or like the oil had not been changed recently enough. I am usually very forgiving on food but there was a special grilled cheese dish my husband got that I tried one bite of and was absolutely inedible. Even the waitress wrinkled her nose at it when we returned it. We kept coming back, hoping these were only occasional issues, but inevitably at least half the ordered items were disappointing at best. Recently visited with my mother who ordered a drink with tonic, easy enough, but it tasted like club soda. Both of us HATE club soda. Ive had enough gin and tonics to know what tonic tastes like. Bartender remade it, tells us it was absolutely made with tonic, and again tasted like club soda. Maybe a line was crossed and marked incorrectly? Maybe they used poor quality tonic? I dont know. Her meal also came out and she was disappointed with the quality of meat, left most of it on the plate. That was the last straw, I cannot bring visiting friends or family here anymore, and I am truly sorry because of how supportive I want to be. I honestly hope this constructive criticism is taken from a place of local pride and changes are made. I plan to try again myself in perhaps a year and see if things have improved. Please do, we want to support!

We checked in to our inn after a four hour drive and were told this place is the best in…read moreBennington. So, how could you go wrong with that recommendation. We didn't even stop to unload the car and went straight there. Only a few minutes away. Two options. Sit inside or outside. Fortunately the weather had cooled off a bit, so sitting outside was perfect.. my wife and I split an empanada appetizer. Very tasty. She ordered the crab cake sandwich. I ordered the lamb and greens, glad I did. It was really good. Nicole was our server and she was terrific. All in all, a very good experience. The food was really good. The service was really good. Glad we ended up going here.

Ate there 4 times and found the food excellent. Fresh ingredients, outstanding lamb chops and…read morefriendly and attentive service. Beautiful setting on the patio, truly a hidden gem.

Terrific Green Apple and Cheddar omelette earlier today. Tall mug of delicious coffee too. Plenty…read moreof parking and quick service. My omelette was accompanied by potatoes and toast all to spec. The walls here are decorated with photos of families, guests, and pets.

A delicious breakfast, comfortable atmosphere and friendly, funny servers. The home fries were…read moreperfect, eggs Benedict delish and the pancake was heavenly! We're looking forward to returning.

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

We stopped in here to grab sandwiches on our way home from a long weekend in Killington. What a…read morelovely place! Very cute, bright, and clean. The sandwiches were unusual and excellent, and the two fellows working there were super friendly. Vermont souvenirs also available (nice ones, not tacky). I'm just sad that I won't be able to come here again until our next trip to Vermont!