The food here is fantastic! The Jambon-Beurre sandwich was so good! I do love anything on a baguette, and theirs are exceptional. It wasn't too busy when we were there, thankfully, although I've heard it can be. The service was very attentive and friendly. The prices are quite high, so be prepared! read more

Cool spot with good food & quality products. They are a bit spendy, so be prepared. The staff are very friendly & accommodating. Terrific location. read more

Easily one of our favorite places anywhere in Vermont. So many choices, and they're ALL great. Well worth a trip or three!

the food was good enough, two tables inside. not a huge deal. but NONE of the kitchen staff wore gloves. I watched them pick up my frittata with bare hands, and grab salad green with bare hands. so I didn't eat the greens, or the back of my frittata because I'm a celiac (I took them) and can't risk cross contamination. But if they're that cavalier about handling food what else do they do. At the end of the day I paid for food that I could only have a few bites of. Isn't there some guidelines that gloves are a minimu? read more

The name pulled me into this café/diner. I walked in and was met with the donut case in the picture, which made me smile. They sell an assortment of items: homemade soups, spices, etc. I have been on a hunt for "the perfect" cake donut for the last few weeks, and I cannot explain it. I opted for the maple donut, and it was okay. Not too much sugar icing (read: decent crackle), flavor, and chewy. It looked like a cake donut, but alas, this was no cake donut. The staff is very friendly, and there is plenty of seating inside and outside. Parking is also not an issue. read more

Misery Loves Co. - Donuts - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Will since prepared food is why I came, and what predominates here I'll come straight out and say this place is phenomenal; ideologically and in what they offer. I only wish they had seating options, even if only outdoors during warmer months. Alas, its intent seems to be more of a community grocer that also features exemplary, daily take out options. You will not regret you made the trip. read more

Takeout from this restaurant was a horrendously expensive mistake. This was the most money I have ever paid for fried chicken in my life -- and I've lived in very expensive cities and frequented plenty of pricey spots. $68 for one whole fried chicken is exorbitant. But I wouldn't have minded paying that much money -- I mean, after all, I knew what I was getting into, and I paid in advance (sadly) -- if it had been at least decent fried chicken. Our meal wasn't ready when we came at the appropriate pick-up time, and that apparently was because they were leaving it in the fryer for an extra 20 minutes or so in order to burn it through and through and dry out the meat entirely. I assumed, of course, that we had a decent take-out meal, and didn't check on the state of it before we drove an hour home. Imagine my surprise when I opened the bag to these chicken cinders. As per the accompanying pictures, be forewarned before you pay SIXTY EIGHT dollars for a burnt, dry fried chicken. They should never have put that in a bucket to serve to paying customers. For SHAME, Misery Loves Company. You certainly lived up to your name by providing us with quite an inordinately miserable meal tonight. read more

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Bought a Natalie's Lemonade 12oz and couldn't believe the nerve of charging $6.06 as a market. This drink is half the price as a 16oz at City Market. The 32oz is on sale for $5.99 right now. I realize this is a small market but the markup is ridiculous....for $6 this lemonade should come with a shot of vodka! read more

When I saw $26 for two pieces of fried chicken with sides, I rolled my eyes. Is Vermont this expensive? That is until multiple people said "this is the best damn chicken in the country". Let me tell you, this is the best fried chicken I have ever had in the entire country. I don't know how they get the chicken this crispy but it is worth every penny. The chicken goes excellent with the biscuit that's provided. The baked beans are also a big hit. I can't believe I'm saying this but I would come here again and pay for a whole bird. read more

Misery Loves Co. - Fried chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

I have only been here for Happy Hour, so I cannot speak to their Dinner and Brunch menus. I enjoyed the Oysters, Fried Oyster Ssam, and Chicken Wings in the Red Dragon Sauce. Service: Amazing. No other words necessary. Oysters: Not the greatest. I live by the water, so these oysters didn't quite compare. I did enjoy the $1/oyster price tag. Fried Oyster Ssam: The other reviews aren't lying - it is a must try! Chicken Wings: Absolutely delicious. They came with a Chive-like Aioli. All 3 apps came to $27. Can't beat that. read more

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Must Try Chicken Sandwich ! The mother of Onion City this daytime location not only provides great food but as a market place a great community service. read more

Overpriced and fairly unimaginative menu. Tried twice and both times disappointed. If they had the variety of Sneakers and Penny Cluse, they might have won me over. read more

They stop making sandwiches at 3pm so I had to settle for a grab and go. The chicken salad sandwich was good and the off brand soda was not worth the cost. There used to be no free parking anywhere nearby read more

The clever name is what initially drew me to this restaurant for brunch. This is a cute, quaint little place with accents like sparse, random decoration and mismatching plates -- hipstery vibe for sure, but it does feel homey and welcoming, like you're at a friend's house who hasn't quite got their life together yet. I'll just get right to it: four stars because the food is good but not amazing, and just a tad pricey, in my opinion. We got the cheddar beignets for the table, which were very interesting (in a good way) and then I ordered the Croque Madame as my meal. Like I said, it was good but not great; there wasn't anything super special about it. But still satisfying! Everyone has their own opinion on what's considered a little pricey, so I'll break it down so you can form your own thoughts on the matter: 3 people + 2 coffees + 1 app + 3 meals + tax & tip = $68. read more

Misery Loves Co. - The Croque Madame - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Tried this place because of the great Yelp reviews, and was not disappointed. Began with a server who described each dish with such mouth watering detail that I wanted to order everything on the menu! Lacking the capacity for that we went with a couple of small plates, one of the House made pastas, and the fried chicken (with extra vegetable sides). It was more than enough for four of us, with everyone getting a taste of everything. Everything was quite lovely. It's unusual for me not to try new and unusual dishes and not find something that, "Well, I wouldn't order that again," but there was nothing here that I wouldn't order again without hesitation. The desserts were every bit as fabulous as the food, and the topper was the Eden Ice Wine. A Canadian style ice wine with a sweet but crisp apple flavor, and a gorgeous golden color. read more

Delicious food, great menu, cozy ambiance and friendly service. We enjoyed our chicken sandwiches - great fries, Definitely worth a visit to Winooski. read more

Ive heard nothing but good things since i got to Burlington and have wanted to get here. When i saw they had a roast beef sandwich special i knew i needed to try it. Naturally i biked from uvm in a snowstorm to get it. Was it worth it? Well the sandwich was fantastic, it had a great tangy flavor from the horseradish cream and arugula salad, not to mention it came on a excellent crusty baguette. That being said, it felt a little lacking in the meat department. The flavor/texture of the roast beef was lost in the bread and arugula. A 21$ sandwich should NEVER have that problem... This sandwich is close to greatness- just not all the way there. read more

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I love this place! Stopped by on a whim. Arrived at the airport between lunch and dinner. So we came here and they were doing happy hour. Dinner service didn't start til later but we didn't care because their happy hour menu is awesome! We started with 30+ oysters. They're only a dollar a piece! They're from Nova Scotia so they're a little on the small side and kinda briny. They were served with a mignonette and hot sauce. We also ordered the pate. It came w delicious toast points and pickled onions. So good. The tartare was also very tasty. I've never had it served with potato chips, but I used the chips for the pate too! Haha For beverages I was a bit disappointed because he happy hour menu had a few on there, but the price was no different than on the regular menu. So what's the point of having featured cocktails when the whole cocktail menu is available??? Service was pretty good. I think they forgot about our fried chicken sandwich because we had to ask for it, and then it came out right away. The server was quick to keep our waters full and to walk by and see if we needed more cocktails. The food as a whole was amazing. I would totally go back here and try some more. The place is cute, with cookbook decor and an open kitchen. Parking is on the street, no lot. So you gotta pay the hourly rate or find something in the neighborhood and walk. Check this place out. The name is funny but you won't be sorry! read more

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This place is incredible. The chicken parm sandwich pictured was so fresh tasting. The restaurant appears to pride itself in sourcing its ingredients from local, organic sources, and it shows. read more

Misery Loves Co. - Eggplant Parm Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Excellent spot. We had the fried chicken for the table - 6 pieces of chicken nicely done plus two sides - shishito peppers, roasted beets, fries, etc. We also had the great pumpkin - a sugar pumpkin carved out and filled with faro, roasted veggies plus crumbled blue cheese and cheddar on top. For starters we had the fried green tomatoes and the steak tartare which both were excellent. They have an excellent beer selection , wine list and cocktails! Great staff who knows the menu. read more

This is a terrific place. We loved the great variety of appetizers. It is such a cozy spot with great views of the action in the kitchen. Our server was great, too. Highlights on the tasty taste front were: cheddar beignets (awesome!!!) and the hash browns! read more

Imagine perfectly fried tender chicken, covered in buffalo sauce, and blue cheese on a soft bun... you knows it's going to be messy, but you also know it's totally worth it... yep! Order the Rough Francis! As you can tell from my description, it was okay. LOL The Chicken & Waffles looked amazing, and I can confirm the waffle was delicious. It was hard to steal a bite of the whole thing. Since he finished his dish before me, guessing it was really good. Also, they make a great Virgin Mary, the flavors are spot on. read more

Misery Loves Co. - Neatly packaged Vonnegut to go. - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

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Rating: 3.5/5 We stopped by on our way up to Montreal. I'm not gonna lie, the name of the restaurant was a factor in why we chose it. Overall experience was pleasant. We were one of the only tables at 8PM, but nonetheless, service was great and our waiter was knowledgeable and patient in answering all our questions. We ordered about 5-6 dishes total to share between four people, which can actually be quite difficult with the size of the portions. Of the dishes we tried, our favorite was the handmade tagliatelle. We loved their fresh pasta and flavor. Rating was for the food, which was hit or miss depending on the dish and overall value, which was on the higher end. read more

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Really glad I found this place. With unique offerings and a warming atmosphere MLC is a place that I am very happy to live nearby to. Yesterday I had brunch and it was fantastic. I ordered the seafood Benedict and it was by far the most unique Benedict I ever had. Pouring with shrimp, scallops, and cod cheeks this plate packed taste and left me very full. Really clean and fresh tasting but with great depth of flavor. I was completely impressed with how good everything was including my mulled bourbon drink. Our waitress was fantastic, food and drinks delicious, we shall be back. read more

Misery Loves Co. - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

This was my first visit to this restaurant and Burlington, Vermont in general. I'm super impressed with MLC. I went for brunch on a Saturday and wasn't at all bothered by the simple but effective menu. You don't need 50 different choices ever! Not since Amy Ruth's in Harlem have I had Chicken & Waffles so good that I'm contemplating making the drive to Burlington a monthly thing! The dish itself, with its contrast of sweet and salty, is usually a good bet anywhere in theory, but Misery goes one step beyond with its herb seasoning and local maple syrup. Had I known it was going to be this good, I would have skipped the cereal I had for breakfast at the hotel and ordered. 2 servings of this chicken and waffles! read more

Misery Loves Co. - Simple but effective menu! - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

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BOTTOM LINE: What a wonderful place with such a special, interesting menu. They were busy up until 10 on Friday, but they managed to seat us at the bar/kitchen area, so we got to see all of the chefs at work. MLC's menu boasts fresh and interesting takes on some interesting ingredients and I left having eaten dishes with flavor combinations I've never eaten before. THE SPACE/THE SERVICE: The L-shaped bar is up front and opens up to the kitchen. The other side of the restaurant is sit down, and both areas are pretty distinct which is nice. The service was attentive and friendly. THE FOOD: We got, for two people: 1) Fried oyster ssam - two lettuce cups full of pulled pork, kimchi, and crispy oysters. The kimchi kept it fresh and light. Delicious! 2) Rutabega steak with mole and duck gizzard - WOW! A must get. I'm not familiar with rutabaga, but its bitterness was paired wonderfully with the crispy and salty duck and the sweet and spicy mole. I wish I had taken a picture but it looked too great to not dive into immediately. The rutabega was seared well and looked almost like ribs. 3) Stuffed poblano - a huge well grilled pepper with chunks of veal and a delicious and tangy tomatillo sauce and some cheese. It was clear their menu did spicy really well. Spiciness is usually too much for me, but all of their dishes balanced great. 4) Hanger steak with shishito peppers - perfectly cooked and sliced into smaller pieces, which made it so easy to share. Loved the charred scallions on top. 5) peach almond and raspberry crostata - yummy dough that was both crispy and soaked with fruitiness. The ice cream on top was perfect! A great light way to end our meal. My boyfriend got their homemade Irish coffee and he loved it. We can't wait to revisit MLC when we return to the Burlington area. Downtown Winooski is a must visit for good eats and drinks and this place is at the center of it! read more

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Wow - this place was definitely a pleasant surprise during a weekend trip to Burlington, VT! Prior to travelling, I read some reviews about restaurants around VT that are worth visiting, and Misery Loves Company came up in several writeups. Decided to pay a visit for a Saturday Brunch - and was happy that I made a right decision! Seated promptly and ordered their Cheddar Beignets to start, Veggie Hash, and Lemon Rosemary Soda. Let's start with the Beignets - they are DIVINE! These are drenched in honey and the salty-sweet combination was just perfectly balanced and the beignet has amazing texture. The Veggie Hash, which got rave reviews from several Yelpers, did not dissapoint at all. It was a party of texture and flavors - everything was cooked to perfection, and I love how the Salsa Verde complements the dish without being overpowering. Best Veggie Brunch I've had in a while! Loved the ambiance of small local New England Brasserie, and will definitely come back next time I make my way up to Vermont again. read more

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I had dinner here tonight for the first time and was blown away. Every course was incredible and the staff was loving and friendly. The chef salad was like nothing I had ever had before, it was an adventure in every bite! I had the halibut which was so delightful I was basically licking the plate at the end. I will definitely be back and highly recommend! read more

Misery Loves Co. - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

I have been to this location at least two times. The food is pretty good, they have changing specials and appetizer plates. The staff has always been super accommodating, friendly and willing to offer suggestions. The restaurant is clean and the service has always been super responsive. No for why they only rate 3 stars. There are a couple tables right under the A/C in the summer so be careful where you do sit. We went in the fall and that one table was quite chilly for my colleague that had to sit underneath it. The dinner options were quite limited both times I have eaten there and for the amount and quality of food you do get, it is quite expensive for the area. I like the Farm to Market concept and love the appetizers. I think they could work a little more on their main dishes. This is a 3 star come see you again review, not a 3 star sign them off. I will give them another chance and update accordingly. read more

Can't say enough about this place. Really amazing and imaginative food and some of the sweetest staff around. It's a welcoming and warm environment that always smells like delicious smoked meats and savory veggies. I highly recommend the brunch and the evening family meal. Fun and unique and there is usually a DJ at brunch. read more

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I don't get it. I wanted to like this place. Everyone said such great things about it. However, the server was nice (just ok) and the food was meh at best. I was with a large group so we had a variety of food and drinks and no one was impressed. The fried chicken is decent. The beets with berries is exactly as that sounds - there are some pickled beets and some berries on the plate. Nothing interesting about that. The flavors don't meld in an interesting way. They are just there. Same goes with the greens and herbs - it's mixed greens with some (minimal) herbs. If you get the steak tartare, ask for different chips. The ones that come with it are too salty for words. Also, keep in mind the serving is very small (one small scoop). Overall, I recommend going elsewhere. read more

Yum yum yum yum yum! I really love going here. Generally a 5-star review might lead one to believe that everything is perfect and beyond reproach and I don't think that any establishment can boast perfection. But, they can come damn near close and they can push the boundaries in terms of atmosphere, offerings and quality and Misery Loves Co. does just that. I've had lunch there once and dinner twice. I used to enjoy these chefs' foods when they worked for Bluebird Tavern. It's so nice that they have their own place and they are making the food they love. I love their fried chicken with honey/butter side sauce. You get to pick three sides. It's perfect for two people or part of a bigger meal for three or above. The fresh cheese with matzoh, berries and honey is delish. My friend loves their pickle plate. We had the raw halibut last time we were there and it was just ok. It needs something to make the halibut pop. Even a simple plate like salad greens explodes in your mouth with natural flavor. Such a fun place to eat. The last time I was there I had a delicious chocolate pudding-type dessert that was a pure 5 stars. We also ordered an almond cake. When we bit into it it was pure lemon (which we weren't expecting) and we found that the lemon completely overpowered the almond, so what was the point of the almond at all? It was ok, but not as delightful as almost everything else was. I look forward to going back a lot. The very positive reviews you see on this site are there for a reason. This is a foodie's paradise. If you're into very traditional food you will still find things on the menu you enjoy. read more

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WOW. I came here on a Thursday night and was seated immediately in the window table in the back. I've been a few times prior but had never been specifically to try multiple courses of food at once, so I was pretty excited. I was super happy to see that the menu was 95% seafood with very few meat options, as I'm pescetarian and do not eat any farm animals. I ordered 3 menu items and a couple beers, and my first pick was one of the top 10 things that I have ever eaten, anywhere! It was a Halibut Crudo with Asparagus Ice, Yogurt and Smoked Almonds. It was UNBELIEVABLY good. Wow. I would EASILY go there any day of the week just to order this one item!! So incredibly good and such an exciting and unique combination of flavors, textures and temperatures. Well done guys. The second course was octopus, also phenomenal, easily a 7-8 out of 10, but nothing mind-blow in like the Halibut. The third course was the only disappointment and should be removed from the menu. It was a whole fried crab with a plate of fried veggies; which prepared any other way would have been good, but being fried it tasted like a plate full of cholesterol and salt. Way too much salt. We both wished we had not ordered this one. The service was great although we pretty much had to ask for second rounds of drinks and then again for thirds, they'd be smart to train their servers to watch people's drinks and prompt them for more, they're probably losing out on a lot of drink sales by not proactively serving the customer when the customers are ready. The location isn't the best (they'd be a whole lot better off with a nicer space in a better location that suits their incredible food) and the outside LED street lights that lit up our indoor window table as if we were sitting inside a K-Mart definitely killed any ambiance we had hoped for, but besides that these guys are amazing. Overall they are are killing it with unbelievably creative food and fantastic beers and drinks. Well worth a visit by anyone except vegans and vegetarians read more

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Great little restaurant ....Pretty much everything is homemade...from the bread to the soups, salads, etc. We got a table outside and the service was prompt and friendly. They run several specials like beer, specialty sandwiches, etc. We all had sandwiches or burgers and they were all great. A bit salty for my tasty, but overall still very good. I saw diners with pets sitting outside, and the waitstaff would bring a little bowl of water to the pooch...very nice touch... read more

I found the reviews compelling so when my son suggested we go to this eclectic cafe, I was thrilled. He said that he had only been here for lunch, which i hear is amazing. The menu needed a bit of interpretation and the plates are a bit petite for the price. Most of the items are very flavorful, but a bit too fancy. Maybe the build-up for lunch had me expecting something different. The reason i gave it only two stars: - our food came out very haphazard, usually with a full ten minutes between dishes. Others around us were getting multiple plates sent to their table at one time - some dishes were cold plates and this would've been nice to highlight - we sat at the bar while waiting for a table, and when one person in my party asked the head chef working behind the bar about a dish, he looked like he wanted to bite his head off. I am almost convinced that the slow food service from that point forward was payback by this 'Gordon Ramsey' imitator. I think i would give MLC another chance. Next time, without having as much an appetite and also just a two-some, not four people. read more

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Have loved seeing MLC be reborn as a market/cafe. Excellent and ever-changing selection of take-home meals in the coolers and comfort food on the cafe menu -- it's always a struggle to narrow down our order. Finally left room to try the pickle pakora this weekend and were not disappointed! read more

"Trashy meets classy" is how our waiter described Misery on our 3rd visit to this Winooski joint. I really really love this place and I don't give many restaurants 5 stars. My personal favorites are the french toast (always an explosion of flavors), the avocado salad (I miss you please come back), and the tater tots surrounded by ranch and covered in salmon and salmon roe. Meanwhile my boyfriend swears by the Rough Francis--their take on the spicy chicken sandwich. Great service, great prices, and great food. Forever a Misery customer. read more

Misery Loves Co. - best french toast ever and a lone chicken sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

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We came here on a week day for an early dinner. It was a little pricey, but the service and food are good. We opted to share the fried chicken dinner (for two people and you select your own sides). It was a good experience, though didn't have a huge menu selection. They do have Heady Topper on tap! read more

It was a humid, hot Sunday brunch day so I sat at the a bar, instead of outside. Good thing I didn't go too crazy the night before, because it felt like 90s retro club night. Anyone hungover, beware, it's alarmingly loud. I loved the music, just not at 11AM on a Sunday. I went with the daily special. It came as tortillas on the bottom, topped with a mountain of chorizo, two pouched eggs, fat slice of juicy fresh tomato, side of jalapeno. The dish was a bit challenging with a tough to cut corn tortilla. It could have possibly been crisped up or fully be turned into a taco dish. A fantastic portion nonetheless. Delicious meal, amazing service, fantastic alcohol selection from what I gandered, but it also was $16 for a brunch plate... read more

If I love this place, does that make me a miserable person? I was extremely charmed by this establishment in oh so many ways. The name is catchy. The décor of Shaker farmhouse rustic very much fit into the charming town the restaurant resides in. The service was personable, helpful and down to earth. And the food, oh the food..... Firstly, I love it when a plate arrives and it is one sexy looking dish. Call me shallow all you want, but looks do matter. And the fish dinner entrée here photographed better than almost any plate I've snapped in the last year. The coloration of the deep green sauce contrasted with the firm white fish and iridescent charred skin was a photographer's wet dream. And even better all the flavors were spot on; each element on the dish was distinct and clear yet melded with the other flavors. These flavors were best friends, it was clear why they were all hanging out on a plate together, having a grand old party that continued in my mouth. Yes, I just said "party in my mouth". I am not ashamed. Without further ado, here's a rundown of what I had. I ate here for dinner, and while the atmosphere is casual, the plating and quality of the food is very fine dining calibre. Don't let the lack of pretention fool you-these are some serious chefs that mean buisness. The menu changes frequently and is all scrumptious, so don't sweat it if the dishes I ordered are no longer around: Bread, Butter and Fat ($8)-Normally I pitch a juvenile little fit if a restaurant makes me pay for bread. I slam my fists on the table and become a yelping little yelper. It's like Custer's Last Stand with carbs. But this one I liked, and it was so ample and fresh with fantastic farmhouse rolled butter, that I almost forgave them the 8 dollars. Almost. Chilled Asparagus Soup with smoked trout roe and buttermilk ($9)-It tasted "green" in a very good way. Spring in a bowl. There was tang from the buttermilk, salty pop from the roe, and, well, "asparagus-ness" from the "asparagus". There's not really many mouthwatering descriptors for asparagus. They're tiny little bitter Martian trees. Spring Salad-ramp romesco, morels, savory milk jam ($10)-WOW. What a beautiful dish. I love how the menu coyly under promised with the description here. This looked like the most delicious garden exploded across a plate for my gustatory delight. Lubina with ramps, sunflower, tender shoots ($15)-Otherwise known as European seabass, for you not so fancy people. This, as said above, was in the top five most beautiful dishes I've seen this year. The photo really speaks for itself. This is the type of dish that long after our time together I will still keep pictures and love letters from it in a scrapbook, to occasionally go back to and sigh over. It was one for the ages. MLC Cultured Buttermilk Soda; MLC Cucumber Celery Soda (both $4)-They make their own sodas here! And they're incredibly unique and fun! Thanks for making this mostly non-drinker feel like less of a party pooper. I loved both flavors I tried, with a very slight edge to the cucumber celery flavor because it was so very refreshing and zingy and light. read more

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