The bagels are a must try, & the french toast is great! Jackie is really friendly & will explain anything on the menu. They really dress the plates up with fruits & veggies which is aesthetically pleasing. read more

Love this place! Fabulous breakfasts - the french toast is perfection. Sandwiches, salads are tasty and substantial and beautifully presented. We've visited at least 6 times and has never been disappointed with food and service. Sincerely friendly service in this locally owned cafe. read more

Very cute little cafe. The serving sizes are very generous - make sure you save room for a pastry!

Stopped in here for a drink during a road trip after a guy at one of the ski shops in town recommended it. So glad we pulled a U-turn to come in! My group all ordered a specialty drink and breakfast pastry and everything was to die for. I got the Aztec Hot Chocolate and was in love, so rich and tasty without being too heavy. I also got their signature Maple Syrup Bread Pudding and it was so, so good. Just melt in your mouth buttery and sweet. Do be warned that this is in a small town that's in no rush. It did take about 15 minutes for the barista to make all our drinks, but he was pleasant and chatting with us the whole time. The slower pace may annoy some city people used to the speed of Starbucks, but the quality is 10 times better than any chain. I would happily wait a bit for a memorable drink. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped here based on Yelp reviews. It ended up being one of the best places we ever ate at. From the smoothie menu, and breakfast served all day to their cabinet of fresh baked goodies, this place was heavenly. Definitely stop in! read more

Moon Dog Cafe - Smoked ham, apple and Brie. - Soup Near Me - Bellows Falls, Vermont

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We decided to move out of Essex Ct when our neighbor across the street purchased the dilapidated house next to us, tore it down and made it a dog park with a life size bronze of her French poodle. We surveyed New Hampshire end to end but found it too sterile. On to Vermont! Areas near ski areas were absolute ghost towns mid May and local places deserted. Then we came to Chester and found Moon Dog. Fabulous food at great prices. Friendly, interesting people working there. Our search for a place to live began there. MoonDog has moved to Bellows Falls read more

Been here before the Hot Maple is an excellent warm drink instead of the usual coffee, tea, or cocoa. My husband and older daughter had breakfast which is served all day, large portions and very good. My younger daughter and I had sandwiches hers grilled cheese with VT cheddar I had the steak wrap very tasty. They use local products and carry some unique items. read more

Moon Dog Cafe - Hot maple, YUMMY! - Soup Near Me - Bellows Falls, Vermont

4.5 STARS! If you are just passing near Chester VT, try to stop into the Moon Dog and do your best to have enough people to sample as much as you can because has a diverse number of creative, fresh and mostly organic eatibles that you can imagine. We asked for a triple sampler of salads and they were absolutely delicious, as was the soup. But the big star was my smoothy that my wife drank most of. LOL. It was a quick stop that we went out of our way for as they were closing on the way to a motel and a great choice. As we were the only ones, we got to sit out in the window seat and view the quiet town. One of the staff had time to come over an share local lore with us and we learned quite a bit. The niftyest suggestion was to go to Chester Junction and see the 'stone village' , a wonderful little experience, especially the tiny stone UU church in the middle of nowhere. read more

Second time here. Had to come back for Grilled Ham and Brie! Highly recommend. Organic food and gifts too. Friendly staff and peaceful atmosphere. Peach mango iced tea made just for me. Right in the heart of Chester shopping district. read more

Moon Dog Cafe - Soup Near Me - Bellows Falls, Vermont

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our lunch here. Respect to Moondog for sourcing natural/local/organic ingredients for their food, drinks, and healthy/beauty products. The emphasis on quality products and a homemade touch really makes a positive difference. Located in a nice space right on Main Street in Chester it's easy to find. We parked right in front and were able to grab a little table indoors to eat. We ordered the moon dog salad, Greek salad, minestrone soup, maple walnut cupcake, and kombucha that was on tap. All of it was healthy and tasted delicious!! Good music played over the radio and the wait staff was friendly. If your in the area definitely stop in! read more

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We found this restaurant on Yelp. It is astounding! My wife ordered the Tuna Melt and I ordered the Clam Chowder and 1/2 Apple and Ham Sandwhich. The chowder is a light, not overly creamy sauce with a hint of Dill and packed with clams and potatoes; it is absolutely the best I have ever had - beyond a doubt! The Apple n Ham on cracked wheat was just amazing. The restaurant has an ambience that is both new an old. It is right on Main Street and in an old beautiful building that has an 1890s feel. My wife's tuna melt was also light and done with a white cheddar; we also took home scones and Apple crisp. Everything is just superb with a fine and delicate taste. I can't recommend this place enough, read more

The diner down the street was packed, so I backtracked to Moon Dog and so glad I did! This place is cool. Had a "breakfast special" this morning, eggs with goatcheese, peppers, spinach - made custom for me. It was AMAZING. Serve-yourself coffee. Fun eclectic décor. The fellow behind the counter made my day. read more

I've stopped at this spot more than a few times now but each time has come with different surprises. The homey and eclectic atmosphere is pleasant despite the confusing setup somewhere between sitdown and order-at-the-counter-style restaurant. At the same time, the eatery is inviting with a roomy yet cozy feel to it, so being comfortable won't come at the price of feeling cramped. The food is relatively fresh, with an interesting selection of local and unique brunch options to meet most peoples' taste, and an array of homemade desserts and pastries to choose from. But as an asvertised café, it is dissapointing to report that the cappuccinos being served need to be given a new breath of life, and none of the surprisingly expensive pastries are labeled with prices. The young waitresses at the counter were very pleasant, but the service from the main woman whom I took to be the owner, was notably slow and haphazard. Albeit being a decent plate of food, the attitude given to other customers about their having to wait to order was enough to make me rethink coming back. read more

Had the grilled chicken sandwich and wasn't expecting much BUT it was super, super delicious. Moist chicken, yummy veggies, and I don't know what was in the mayo-based sauce, but it was pure umami. Best darn sandwich I've had anywhere in years (and I'm a sandwich connoisseur). Plus, really friendly staff, very clean, and quick service. I will go out of my way to return to Moon Dog Cafe. read more

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Amazing place to eat. Ambience is perfect and the food is divine! Don't forget to bring home some of their amazing baked goods for a treat

I drive past this place everyday on my way to work and just stopped for the first time today. It was fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had the organic vegie burger with the curry sauce on it, I could have eat 20 it was so yummy. My boyfriend had a salad that he was just as impressed by. We split the chicken and stars soup which was simple but had a wonderful flavor. All the ingredients to our meals were organic and I believe local, very fairly priced. Friendly service (perhaps the owner) and lovely atmosphere. We were very happy with our lunch stop!!! Also while your meal is being prepared there are little shops to peak around it. read more

Love, love, LOVE Moon Dog Cafe! We've been here many times for coffee or lunch and never leave disappointed. Lots of local, organic, vegetarian options. I haven't had anything on the menu that I don't like, though the portobello sandwich is a favorite of mine (and my husband's!). They also make their own hummus, which is fresh and delicious. All of their baked goods are heavenly....and hard to resist from their glass case display. The vibe of the restaurant is artsy and eclectic -- lots of local fares for sale (crafts, clothing, food, etc), and they feature various artists in the gallery in back. Yes, the vibe is a little hippy, but honestly this is everything you could hope to find in a small Vermont cafe. read more

No hours listed on yelp, ok. Google the name, find their facebook page, no hours listed, but facebook links to their blogspot. Blogspot says "Monday through Saturday, open til 6." Awesome! It's tough to find a place to get a coffee or something in the evening when you're driving back down south after skiing. Park out front, lights are on, door is unlocked, walk inside around 5:20, woman behind the counter says "oh sorry, we close at 5 today." Are you serious? Thanks for wasting our time. Sorry you wasted yours by reading this. read more

Simply​ super lunch! Generous portions of exceptionally high quality ingredients. Will be sure to return the next time we're in the area!!!

Nice little local store / sandwich stop. Service was good & staff (family) friendly. A few chairs outside were nice. Sandwich was good.

Tried the lemon cake, good. They also carry a lot of local products, Great! Plus very friendly service

I have to be honest - it is tough for me give the small guy a bad review in this world of corporate nonsense; however, i have to express my disappointment in the cafe. The staff is extremely nice and helpful; however, I filled one of their bulk bags with something from the bulk aisle - you know where the dry flours, rice, and other grains are. To my astonishment the next day upon opening the package I sealed and dumping my grains into hot water to cook, there were brown living bugs all throughout it. That was one of the most disgusting food instances that has ever happened to me. I would imagine bulk bins of grains would have to be severely neglected for a long period of time to get infested with bugs. I hope they read this review and clean up their bulk aisle to avoid this happenening to others as they were very nice people. read more

Awesome breakfasts, lunches, smoothies, and local atmosphere. Is good anytime... but best on weekends when Susie is at the grill ensuring delicious fare.... and Larry delivers superlative customer experience at the counter! Not to be missed! read more

I had the yogurt- super delicious with fresh apples and grapes. However the cappuccino was not very coffee-y. Tasted like warm milk only.

Their sandwiches and baked goods are the stuff that makes Vermont great. Everything's fresh, homemade, creative and local. Plus, it's just terrific place to hang out. read more

We stopped there on the way down to NJ from Dartmouth College. Ordered a Blue Cheese Salad and 2 cheese steak sandwiches. They were not only gigantic but delicious as well. It was more than enough to feed 4 hungry adults.I am glad we found the place on our hunt for lunch. You can also buy local milk and eggs there along with some other goods. Funky place nice folks. That beef... so good! read more

Decent spot for breakfast or lunch right in the midst of the quaint main drag in Chester, right near the turnoff toward Ludlow and Okemo. I had a very nicely stuffed turkey sandwich served up on sourdough wheat with stuffing and cranberries. They roast their own meats, which not only gives the place a tremendous aroma but vastly improves the quality of the sandwiches. I'm not one for sweets but I did take note of an impressively mouth watering display of baked goods that I'm sure would please those of you who still eat such stuff. read more

Moon Dog Cafe is excellent! Great specials, epic curried chicken salad, great service. Ask for Larry.

Excellent food and vegan friendly options. They do not advertise vegan because an employee told me "people think it's weird and won't buy the food if we say it's vegan." They should be proud of being one of the few places to offer truly vegan food. I'd like to see them expand their vegan offerings because the quality of texture, taste, and presentation was top notch! I would have given five stars because the food really is worth that, but the employees comments were just a bit of a turn off for me. I'm just being picky I guess. read more

This is one of those places that has great potential but falls short with the owner and service. I love the organic products and odds and ends - at least I have a place where I can buy Rice Milk in Chester! read more

I'm always satisfied with the food. The tuna melt was the best I ever had. Can't go wrong with the lox and cream cheese bagel. Although the small flute of orange juice for $5 is ridiculous. I am constantly disappointed with the service and over all unfriendly nature of the employees. I always feel unwelcome, the staff seems cold. I give it 4 stars for the food satisfaction. read more

The worst experience I have ever had at a café. It was pathetic, and primarily due to the owner. The girl who waited on me, who did not seem to know what she was doing, went back to make my meal leaving no one at the counter to wait on the long line of people. The owner came to help make lattes for people who came in after me. She did not greet the customers, even though the latte station is in front of the register. There were several people working but they were prepping or bringing cardboard downstairs. There was no structure, just utter chaos. I do not recommend this place, especially since the owner showed no concern for her customers. I work in the restaurant industry and couldn't imagine not helping or acknowledging my customers. I am appalled!! read more

Expensive but good. Service is painfully slow but nice. Funky. Locals hang over coffee. Great muffins & cookies. Interesting local products too read more

We live 40 minutes away but still drive down very regularly for brunch. Everything that I've had here is amazing (so difficult to pick just one thing off the menu!). Also, there is a Waldorf playspace upstairs which makes going with your kiddos a serious treat (it's the only place I get to go and actually eat my meal while it's still hot!) Great service and atmosphere too. read more

i was looking forward to this cafe, and planned my whole day around it. As a local, I had heard rave reviews and wanted to see what all the hubbub was about. Boy, was I in for a surprise. When I walked in, I was the only one there and placed my order quickly, even though I hadn't decided what I wanted, as I sense the woman behind the counter was grumpy/impatient. As I waited, a crowd came in. Already a hot day, the throngs of tourists with screaming children descended and chaos ensued. When I received my order, the woman behind counter was again curt, quite literally tossing my change before walking away without a word. The smoothie was okay, but it had clearly been sitting on a counter and was warm and frothy as the contents separated. So much promise, so much disappointment. I wasn't impressed by my experience, but I encourage you to try for yourself -- maybe it was an off day. read more

These folks have run a quirky little cafe and odds-and-ends shop in Chester VT for years, then moved to Bellows Falls when they lost their building. It's just as good: friendly; all food very fresh, tasty and generous. read more

Unpretentious and authentic, the Moon Dog makes you glad to be in Vermont. More than just organic, it's quality too and a grateful dead kind of vibe that makes you an instant Moon Dog head ... read more

This cafe will be a regular stop for us when traveling to VT. The owner and her staff are down to earth and super friendly. But what really stands out is the quality of the food. Lentil soup, chicken salad, and meatloaf sandwiches were all amazing. Do you self a favor and track this place down. read more

Fantastic breakfast, Great coffee, and over the top bakery. Sorry I missed out on the famous noodles. I planned to come back and when I did I couldn't get a parking spot so many people were there. Next time! read more