My wife and I stopped by for opening day today. We've been fans of their donuts and coffee from…read moretheir Waitsfield, VT location. The donuts prepared by Emma are amazing. Made with love, the donuts are hand-crafted from organic flour nearby in Charlotte, VT. My wife and I enjoy the churro donuts, which are an amazing treat. The donut is the inspiration for the business name. It's a French crueler donut twisted into a textured halo (see pic), expertly fried and then lightly dusted with cinnamon and sugar. The first bite is heavenly. The crisp texture of the exterior and the light custard interior make for one of the most flavorful and euphoria inducing experiences. The light strands of the interior dough and the texture of the crisp fried exterior are a wonderful mouth-feel and "Mmmmm" inducing delight. The selection from behind the barista bar is more than just coffee. Selections range from espresso, to latte, to chai, as well as herbal teas for the "not coffee" inclined. I ordered an Americano (see pic), which Tay prepared with perfection. I added a shot of maple syrup for sweetness and sipped in satisfaction. The interior is still in need of decoration but for an opening day, that in no way detracts from the experience. The fanbase is strong with Twisted Halo. They sold out within the first hour and continued to bake to keep up with demand. It was great to see friends connecting with friends as they arrived, conversed, and parted ways, making this the ultimate social spot for a morning or post lunch coffee and donut. I would highly recommend a visit and to take a moment to savor the flavors of Twisted Halo.

We were the first in the door for the day. The maple donuts were really good but the coffee was…read morereally lacking. Very expensive in my opinion. $8 for cold brew is insane. The inside needs some love. No real decor inside. Service was very slow. Not the best but not the worst. 3 stars only because of the donuts

The new Paradise is totally awesome. They have completely stepped up everything- from their…read moreselection of market goods to their food. We ordered some of their sandwiches and grilled items and were very impressed. The prices are solid and the ingredients were high quality and fresh. They have an awesome selection of baked goods, breakfast items, and coffee drinks too. Excellent spot for breakfast, lunch or to pick up some household staples. Also- they have AMAZING maple creemees!!! They are seriously so good and a good price point. They also sell good bread, Flatbread pizzas, specialty products, etc.

Ordered Italian Sub. Got a Turkey & Cheese. Of course didn't realize until we're 20 minutes away,…read moreso not going back. Also ordered a BLT with Avocado. The Avocado was $3 extra. The base BLT was fine, but the avocado was totally unripe. Like hard. Tomatoes in both sandwiches were like cardboard. Paradise used to be so good, and we have never had any complaints, but now..... Again, by the time we noticed, we were too far away to go back. Despite the food, the people there couldn't have been nicer.

very good, impressive breakfast place…read more a bit unorthodox with the offerings, but very creative dishes. anyone looking for bland tasteless food should go to dennys or McDonalds or a mini mart. i had the very tasty woodsman sandwich piled high with chorizo and egg on a Portuguese roll. It was covered in syrup so it was hot and sweet which was excellent. Very friendly customer service. Plenty of space and the acoustics were good. One thing that is mist important is a place that has good acoustics. I was able to eat comfortably and sip my coffee in peace. A nice surprise in the mad river valley.

Not great.... very expensive for a terrible breakfast sandwhich. Would not come back. The coffee…read morewasn't good either. nice staff.

Is it possible to fall in love with a store? YES! The Warren Store is not your typical "store". It…read morehas one of the best selections of wine (from $10 on up) and craft beer. The deli is amazing!! Fresh roasted coffee, house made pastries, homemade bread, soups, sandwiches, everything you would want from a country store. The owners are wonderful people, warm and inviting, as well as helpful (without being pushy). It's adorable too, rustic, and cozy with great local art. It's been in business for several decades and is cherished by the locals. That tells me everything. If you are headed up to ski or explore, stop here. You'll probably see me stuffing my face on one of their pastries. (We are lucky enough to travel here four times a winter). See you there!

The sandwiches are next level. The setting like most in Vermont is pretty by the water. One star…read moreoff tho as The help tho was not too friendly.

Went here two days in a row, food is great, love seating myself and ordering at the counter with…read morethe super friendly staff, girl who brought our food both days was very nice and overall a perfect experience

We've eaten here twice. It was great both times. Solid breakfast food. Cannot say anything about…read morelunch, but breakfast is great. Highly recommended. Very laid back atmosphere. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. Coffee is self serve, they don't "require" you to clear your plates but there is a table with bins for dirty plates and trash. They do add 16% gratuity to all orders. They tell you this when ordering. Just be aware of this when adding to that tip.

I was craving a great Chai latte on our drive from Vermont to Kittery, Maine from some boiled Maine…read morelobster. Went to two tea shops but they were both closed her business. Went to Royal Oak coffee in the hopes that they might have that would feel the bill. They DID!!! The barista, who I assume is the owner, made the most exquisite London Fog for me. I could not have been happier. Thanks!

Always delivers. Delicious coffees, inviting atmosphere. Only around 20 seats, but have always…read morefound a spot. Love!

I really liked this place. I unfortunately came during covid, so the experience was much more…read morelimited, but I would easily come back here. I did order a grilled cheese, and this was probably the best grilled cheese from a cheese shop i've ever had. Was it mind blowing, no, but it was darn good. Will easily come back here the next time i'm in Vermont.

High end quality, curated items. Went here two weekends ago and tried some different cheeses. The…read morecheesemonger was very knowledgeable! I ended up getting the Cabot/jasper hills cheddar and my husband got another cheddar. And I couldn't pass up some of the other items like maple popcorn and buttercrunch.

Food: I got the breakfast sandwich with bacon and red onions, a maple scone, and maple latte. The…read morebreakfast sandwich was unique but one of the best I've had around. More akin to a breakfast panini, the gooey fluffy egg and cheese, crunchy bacon, and bright onions were perfectly supported by two slices of crunchy, crusty toasted sourdough. Such great flavor! The iced maple latte was a bit on the sweet side but still very much enjoyed it. TBD on the scone, but judging by how busy it was, it is gonna be great! Service: Friendly group passionate about what they do! Ambiance: Small town, comfortable bakery where I assume all the netizens gather.

Initially came to Red Hen Baking to try their sticky maple buns but , unbeknownst to us, those are…read moreonly sold at their Farmer's market on Sundays :( we ended up trying their raspberry danish ( which was incredible), a London fog and a Cortado. The London fog was ok, not the best I have tasted and not the worst. Hands down, the best part of our visit was trying their delicious focaccia and the baguette! Their bread is fresh and baked to perfection! Highly recommend trying it!!

Great little store with lots of good stuff and nice people…read more Stopped in almost daily while in the area for ingredients for meals. Head in there for local meats, produce, baked goods and pantry staples. Also have an excellent selection of beer and prepared foods :) Wish we had a store like this where I'm from!

Quaint little country store that used to be a school house. Local foods as well as a good variety…read moreof other stuff. Cheery service!

I ordered the Marukyu Koyamaen Izusu 100g bag and it came SO fast! They even wrote me a cute card…read morethanking me for my order and included a sample of hojicha which was delicious! I would 100% order again!

This place is like nothing I've ever experienced in all my travels. The ambiance, service and tea…read morecan NOT be beat. I discovered this place by chance in 2017, and have returned at least once a year to spend a weekend simply sitting in this place to have the best tea and time of my life! I live in PA and will drive the 7hours gladly to be here. And when I can't be here, I order online so I can have their tea in my home! If you love tea, you MUST visit