We had such a nice experience at the Stowe location. Friendly service and excellent chocolates and…read morehot chocolates. We loved the treats.

When we travel, which hasn't been often for us, we not only figure out what sightseeing we want to…read moredo and what hotels to stay at, but a huge part of it revolves around the food. Of course it does !! I look at others who deal with food on the fly, meaning they'll just grab something with no aforethought, and I'm thinking... NO f'ing way. I want the scoop on what's good, what isn't, to include meal food, snack-type foods, and my favorite, the sweet factor. Gotta hit local bakery and chocolate shops and gotta know ahead of time where those are and when they're open. As is the case with Vermont, we found A GREAT MANY places either close early (or earlier than we'd prefer) or aren't even open the days we were floating through the various towns. However, Lake Champlain Chocolates was one of the few places that is open seven days a week. Yay, no pressure to beat the clock here. Inviting presentation of beautifully crafted chocolates, and let me tell you, they tasted as wonderful as they looked. We bought and devoured the following: 1. chocolate covered orange rinds - excellent quality chocolate and extremely fresh orange rind. 2. chocolate covered apricots - same excellent chocolate, but SUPER IMPRESSED with how soft and fresh the dried apricot slices were. Really plump and easy to bite into, and the chocolate just melted in our mouths. The BEST I've had !! 3. chocolate caramels - hard to go wrong with these. Delicious... and just the right amount of chew. 4. Hazelnut truffle, champagne truffle, and a piece of toffee - we only bought one of each of these and we're sorry that was all. They were delicious, but only getting one small bite of each wasn't enough. It's difficult to know how much to get; plus we didn't want to overindulge at the beginning of our trip. Now I'm thinking, shoulda overindulged, lol. Oh well. This is a great place to stop if you want something sweet, if you want INCREDIBLY FRESH chocolates, not to mention DELICIOUS chocolates, and I understand that they are really well known for their hot chocolate, too !! However, we were there during an unseasonably hot summer day (according to the locals), so we were vying for nothing but cooling off type things. Anyway, if you're reading this review, and you're in Stowe, GO HERE !!! (They have other locations in other parts of Vermont, too, but this is the one we descended upon.

Immediately upon entering we were greeted by the hostess who took our names and said the wait was…read moreabout 20 minutes. We ordered beers at the bar and were seated within 10 minutes. It was the busiest place in town for a Sunday night. The burger was cooked exactly as requested. It didn't come with fries so I ordered the barbecue chips and dip. A huge order we took home to snack on the next day. Service was fantastic and quick!

Unexpectedly great food, but some of the rudest service I've experienced in a long time…read more I stopped in recently and the kitchen absolutely delivered: everything was hot, well-seasoned, and honestly far better than I expected for a casual spot. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. From the moment we sat down, the attitude from behind the bar set the tone in the worst way. The older woman tending bar was openly dismissive, rolled her eyes at simple questions about the menu, and made us feel like we were inconveniencing her every time we ordered a drink or asked for something basic like water or silverware. No greeting, no smile, and zero effort to be even minimally polite. At one point she dropped drinks in front of us without a word and walked away before we could even ask for what was missing. It's a shame, because the kitchen clearly cares, but the experience at the bar completely overshadowed how good the food was. If ownership ever addresses the front-of-house attitude, this could be a fantastic place, but until then, be prepared for excellent plates paired with some truly miserable service.

Get the maple cremee! Delicious soft serve and i believe it's their most popular flavor…read more We also tried a brownie sundae with peanut butter fudge ice cream - whew!! Decadent and cozy. There's also a walk up window if you prefer not to go in.

This place has a cute environment with some interesting little things on the shelf The service was…read moreaverage and the ice cream was good! I got the cotton candy and though not super smooth, it tasted good! I would go back if I was in the area already

Gluten free heaven!…read more Ate at cork last night and every single appetizer and both desserts were gluten free and it was amazing!!! Gluten free lumpia and gluten free beignets?! Mind blowing!

Great food and services Rachel is well knowledgeable and…read moreoutstanding The whole vibe is friendly

Best food we ate in Stowe, VT so far, by a long shot. Absolutely fantastic food here. The…read moreatmosphere was warm and cozy. The wine selection was quite good. Every bit of food was prepared just right. We did eat a pineapple salad that was so fresh and crisp and not overly dressed, which was on the Specials menu. I also ate the Halibut for my main course, which was also on the Specials menu. This was nicely done as well. My wife ate the pork tenderloin, from the regular menu, and it was delicious. The coup de grâce was the dessert. The ice cream of the day, which was an maple gingersnap flavor was outstanding, and carrot cake was hands down the best I have had in my life! The service was good, fast and efficient. If you are looking for a very good, but not inexpensive meal, we would absolutely recommend Harrison's.

Food was delicious! Dark vibe , indoors , bottom floor , no…read morewindows. Salmon , burger , bees knees and the frozen mocha cheesecake was to die for. Brought the kids and they enjoyed mac and cheese.

We had reservations for the day before Thanksgiving (2025), and they did not disappoint. Even…read morethough it was a packed dining room, our table was right next to the fireplace. We started off with the soup of the day which was turkey bacon. My husband got the seafood diavolo and I had the NY strip. Dessert was apple blueberry crumb pie. Everything we had was delicious. The drive from CT was so worth it, we'd take another drive just to back there! Our server, Chelsea, was attentive but also allowed us to enjoy our meals. If you're in Stowe, this place is a MUST! Definitely recommend making a reservation.

What an amazing restaurant. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. They knew it was our anniversary…read moreand they had the best table ready for us as well as a handwritten card! What a special touch. The food was amazing from appetizers to dessert. They had a nice wine list too. We could not have been happier! The interior of the restaurant was warm and inviting. Heather was just the best. So genuine, happy and provides the best service. She made our night. If I could give ten stars I would. We liked it that much.

Everything was delicious, the service was great and the place is so cute and was decorated for…read moreChristmas, like other people have said it is a bit on the pricey side but we went for Christmas dinner so we expected to pay more.

I came in with an open heart and mind but left disappointed. $55 for 5 ounces of fillet to boil in…read morechicken broth is a bit rich. The sauces to accompany the meat fondue were worse than grocery store sauce and had zero flavor. All tasted like straight mayonnaise. The cheese fondue was fine, but was lacking due to stale bread and no other accouterments. At least throw a little veg. Salad was dressed with mayonnaise (weird) , raclette appeared to be microwaved and was 3 ounces at best. This place has so much potential but sadly it's overpriced and underwhelming. At least the server girl was super friendly and helpful the only redeeming quality of the place which kicked it up a star. Also super cold inside, and the wine list was so sad with little to no appropriate wine. Dry reisling not sweet people. For $200 for 2 we were sorely disappointed..

We had a bit of a wait, but it was a Saturday night and we did not have to wait as long as they…read moresaid. They use the Yelp waitlist, but I couldn't join it until we showed up to the restaurant, which was a little confusing. We ended up sitting at the counter by the wood fire, which was neat to watch. Our server (Jenn) was awesome. My drink was very pricy ($18), but it was pretty tasty. Everything was absolutely delicious - we got a Mac & cheese and 2 burgers with fries. I love that it's all farm-to-table. Would absolutely eat here again and *highly* recommend it.

I returned to The Bench following my last visit in 2014... kudos to the owners for surviving Covid…read moreand still delivering a spectacular meal. I remembered the duck as one of the best of all time, and they didnt disappoint tonight. Starting with warm, friendly service, a solid menu and inviting atmosphere, it all came back to me. We started with an outstanding poutine with a base of fries in duck fat. Spectacular!!! Next, I had no other option but to try the duck. Served in a skillet with potatoes, and broccoli in a savory sauce that has a hint of sweet without being overwhelmingly sweet, it is perfect. This is definitely a must stop when in Stowe!

Oh my - what an experience. We loved everything about this place. The vegetarian selections were…read morecreative, filling and so delicious. I love eating food that I probably wouldn't make at home, and they nailed it - from appetizers to desserts. The atmosphere is very moody and romantic, perfect for our anniversary celebration. The waitstaff were efficient and unobtrusive, happy to guide us through the menu. I would definitely return.

Plate is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in the country. Any person I've heard is coming…read morethrough Stowe I've said GO HERE and they do and then they thank me later. This place is a gem. We came once like 10 years ago and did their tasting menu which blew us away but this time we just opted for dinner and it still didn't disappoint. They really have a creative way to prepare and present food while using local ingredients and seasons ingredients. The vegan crab cakes stole the show for me. So much so we ordered two! I love the interior and the service is always top notch.

Charming! We walked through lovely Stowe and decided the Adirondack chairs were sending us an…read moreinvitation to sit down and relax. He had an IPA from a vast selection. I tried one of their canned cocktails which was light and effervescent. Perfect for an afternoon refreshment. Great people watching on the lawn in quaint downtown Stowe.

This is my wife and my go to for an afternoon beer after skiing. Great beer and a cozy room to…read moreenjoy a couple of pints in peace and quiet. Probably my favorite place in Stowe.