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 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.

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.

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!

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!

Service: horrible Food: Dry & awful waited 20+ minutes for…read moreONE burger and fries and everything came out dry and burnt as if the server forgot and rushed it Ambiance: Amazing! Such a shame. We were charged $3 1 piece of white bread because our 19 month daughter couldn't eat anything on the menu If visiting VT try somewhere else unless you're going to the actual bar

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.

Had dinner here with another couple. The burgers here are usually on point but my husband said his…read moreburger was just ok. He had the mushroom swiss. The rest of our meals were good. Chicken quesadillas, santa fe chicken salad bowl. My favourite is the chips and salsa. They were busy on a Friday night but we got seated pretty quick.

Okay okay, I agree- yes it's very random. I took it for granted living back in CA but as I sat…read morethere with our group of 16 - you gotta thank these chain restaurants.   Huge shout out to the staff that helped us out on Sunday - we were not an easy group (mostly for size, I'd like to say weren't difficult in customer service way)   I ordered (me and for the table): Chips and dips (if you have a free account, you get this for free) I like how salty and thin chips are - salsa has teeny spice Triple dipper (we got the mozz sticks, the Nashville crispers, buffalo wings) I like the mozz sticks, definitely heavy even for half of the cheese. Crispers were a little stringy and buffalo wings were also a little tough Quesadilla (chicken and bacon) Pretty huge portion, 8 slices, good to share with someone, pretty heavy to eat though Overall, pretty good portion for price point but the food itself is just...beige and fried. So, don't eat here that regularly but I enjoyed my experience

We came for a breakfast/brunch. The location has a pretty large area for seating. Also a counter…read moretop seating. Happy to see live acoustic music. There is quite a bit on the menu. And lucky to have mimosas! Now, the one item that I would like to see improve, staffing. Location was maybe 1/2 full. 4-5 young ladies walking around. Took 20 minutes to come over to take our drink order. Drinks came quick. Then another 10-15 minutes to take our food order. The food came out pretty quick. However, we didn't have silverware. Had to ask. Then we never were asked about additional drinks. One more small item, air conditioning was set for a high temperature. It was hot in there. Enough to leave sweat on the seats. Food was very good. Would we come back? I think the staffing left enough of a bad "taste" that we may be back.

Diner food. Good service. Homely feel. Booth seats…read more Small town Bennington, this is supposed to be in the Main Street area... food wise, is just ok. Had sandwiches here 2x. Fried chicken sandwich (over fried) and turkey club (salty, not great). Don't love it. Very salty. My work trip takes me to this town... and I am struggling to find really good eats here. Been 3 years now... and I am stuck with just good sandwiches or nothing else. Have not found anything worth telling the city friends - yep, it's the spot...

This place punches above its weight class. Did not know what to expect based on quirky decor and…read moretwo different entrances. Still the service was very good and the waiter was knowledgeable about the menu. The food and wine were excellent. The salmon belly tempura special was similar to a Four Seasons shrimp dish in NYC. We had a variety of dishes (Ribs, bahn mi, and chicken) all were delicious. The wine list was limited, but we all enjoyed the white wine) Thanks for a fun night!

This review is for the restaurant;…read more Service was just good, nothing bad to say and nothing particularly outstanding. I don't mind though! I prefer not getting disturbed while I eat. For the last few days, I've only really been having awful food in Massachusetts (nearby, not the city area) so, I was sort of apprehensive despite my constant good experiences with restaurants in Vermont. Fortunately, this was a good pick and I left really happy! The appetizers were well-presented and most importantly, pretty good! The zucchini chips were a tad on the greasier side and difficult to stomach. However, it was still very tasty, I just don't really like oily food. Garlic roll was just slices of a baguette with a bit of olive oil and garlic (?) It's fine, I was even told by my server what it is so it's a matter of my own personal expectations not being met. Scallops were salty atop some sweet potatoes which balanced it out! Definitely eat it with the potatoes or it's too salty. For the main entrees.. The tenderloin. ($45 I believe) It was just a plain, good steak, though I will say that I really liked the subtle smokiness to it! As small as the platter is, the stacked potatoes served with it are rather dense thus allowing you to be comfortably full, not stuffed. The chicken shawarma ($16?) was definitely stuffed with seasoned chicken unlike typical places that instead try to make it majority fillers in comparison to what you're paying for: the chicken. I don't like shawarma sauce but their maple tajin one, while it threw me off at first, does definitely grow on you! It's hard to explain the taste as someone who doesn't exactly have shawarma a lot.

Whenever I eat at TOTs, which is as often as I'm able to, I feel like I'm transported back in time…read moreto the glory days when I'd visit or "spend the night" with my grandma and be fed to bursting and hugged and heard and supported and sent about my way. In other words, TOTs (Taste of Tradition on corner of Safford & Main St.) caring, personalized service; a clean, warm, homey ambiance; and an accepting, intimate vibe set this place apart from others. I would ask for more vegetarian or plant-based options, but I go to TOTs for the comfort, love & warmth I feel there most of all.

On the way back to NY we saw this on the way thru town and stopped. The people were so friendly and…read morethe food was marvelous, the portions were more than generous. If we lived closer we'd go on a regular basis.. If you have the chance do stop and enjoy, you won't regret it....