This is the authentic swing in and have a beer after work kind of place. We visited and I wound up…read morecoming back the next day after eating here. I came back just for the breaded, deep fried mushrooms. I loved the boneless chicken wings. I ordered the sweeter maple bbq sauce. Totally scrumptious we also ordered a kids meal grilled cheese and fries the cheese, yes she shared, was melted perfectly and the fries are delicious. But I must repeat myself the deep fried mushrooms!!!!!!! ‍ yes!!!

Very "local" feel. I am not sure if it always like this, but it smelled of sewage on this Monday…read moreafternoon. We ordered food and had to change it "to go". The wings were declared not quite on point. I order Mac and cheese and it was so bland. I added a ton of salt, pepper and minced onion which made it edible.

Food is hit or miss. Service depends on what bartender is…read moreworking. The older one acts like he is doing you a favor getting you a drink. He will ask you when he is damn good and ready. Don't ever ask him. It has nothing to do with being busy. The Bartender Nazi. Many local regulars have completely stopped or rarely go because of his attitude. A customer is an inconvenience to him.

Great place to meet friends for a catch up meal or just drinks. I got the maple burger and it was…read moredelicious. Not super maple but just enough flavor to it. I also subbed for sweet potato fries as well. Apps we got the egg rolls and the fried pickles. Both arrived super hot but both really good. Usually pickles are ok chips but these were the spears which was cool. We sat outside which I prefer as the inside is usually really dark . Will always stop in

I came here on a whim just a half hour before they closed for the night. The band was winding down…read morebut the bartender was more than happy to pour us our drinks. Which could best be described as simply "okay". My friend and I each ordered a signature cocktail which came with very large light up "ice cube" floating inside it. The biggest take away for me was how much they leaned into their cheesy probation era speakeasy vibe. The entire bar is covered in photographs of flappers and gangsters and the seating exclusively consists on plush velvet couches and chairs. I would like to come here again to try some more of their drink offerings and maybe spend more time absorbing their vibe.

Found a nice restaurant in town that was still open! They have several beers on draft! The pumpkin…read morecider was amazing! The staff was super quick. The fried cauliflower with Thai chili was great for an app. I have the steak special. Medium! So good! Perfection! The sides could've been a little bigger but I think they were thinking about plating instead of my stomach which was famished from hiking. Would definitely go again! They also have several TVs to catch the game! My friends got the stuffed baked haddock. It needs a bit of seasoning! Something! Anything! It was a little dry too. :/ but my food was great!

We went here on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. I was…read moresuper hungry and opted for the VT burger. It was absolutely delicious. My only complaint is that it was not cooked medium rare as I asked, definitely full on medium. My husband got the straight up burger, and his was good too. The fries were delicious too. I would definitely come back here, particularly when I'm in the mood for a burger! The environment was cozy and perfect for a Vermont winter day. The staff was helpful and pleasant, attentive without being intrusive.

Stop. Remove all of your preconcieved and stereotypical beliefs about grilled cheese. Good. Now do…read moreeat at this place. It is sooooo good. We started with the soup flight. The tomato soup is excellent. The cheddar ale soup is unforgettable. I would gladly drive hours to have that ale soup again. I can't remember the soup of the day, but I'm sure it was good. The only complaint is the size of the three samples. Too small. I needed more of the ale soup. My daughter had the apple, fig, and brie sandwich (minus the arugula). I had a burger. The food was very very good. We opted for maple syrup (hey, it's VT) and it was the perfect foil to the more savory foods we were eating. Lots of booze options as well. You might inhale when you see the prices for "grilled cheese" but trust me, these are not your run of the mill toasty cheesy sandwiches. Our server, Amy, was fantastic. We loved talking with her and she made sure we had everything we need and had a great experience at the restaurant. Two thumbs way up.

I would like to respond to the recent poor rating from someone who chose to air their…read moredissatisfaction while hiding behind an avatar, as opposed to speaking directly to management at this wonderful lunch and dinner venue. Diane, John, and their crew of dedicated employees, opened this restaurant in the summer of 2020, in the middle of an international pandemic, and still managed to rise to the top as a fantastic, family-oriented, slow food restaurant in a small town with several well established restaurants as its base. Their idea was grounded in the "simple" grilled cheese sandwich, reimagined in some delightfully tasty presentations. The menu is modest and, other than seasonal specials, is steadfast in its design! I have eaten there more times than I can count and have YET to experience any deviation from the quality they presented at the outset! How many restaurants can attest to that, alone? The atmosphere is homey (it is a former home in a lovely neighborhood), the service is top-notch and the food is delicious. The management attends to every table at least once during your stay (so there was ample opportunity for this customer to express any concerns to the person in the best position to correct any issues), and the staff consists of community members who are our friends, neighbors, or children thereof. So special is this space, the youth servers appear every spring in their prom-best to have their pictures taken with Diane and John! How special is that???!!!! This is a team that places community at the center of their work: even facilitating massive community fundraising efforts post-flood, 2024 and 2025! If you live in this area, you already know what a gem this place is. If you are visiting, put a night out (or lunch) on your "must do" list while exploring Barre's rich granite industry history. If you haven't made Barre a stop on your journey, run, don't walk and see what the buzz is all about! See you at The Meltdown!

Staff is seriously rude the owners especially the female owner always looks like she's mad at the…read moreworld. Food is never really up to par.

Amazing food, kind staff, best chocolate milk ever, fries tasted like five guys'. "That was really…read morefricking good" -My grandpa

The best tastes in one meal. Crispy Chickpeas…read more Chicken Nuggs. A "small" burger. Tater tots that melt in mouth. Ordered dessert because if all that was THAT good, the chocolate torte w pecan and caramel should be as epic. It was. Among the greatest meals EVER!!

Always stop here when in Montpelier Not only a fantastic selection of local beers on tap, the food…read moreis also excellent. Fresh and well prepared and reasonably priced. We had charred vegetables and a grilled Ahi tuna sandwich. The veggies, asparagus carrots Brussels sprouts and potatoes, were nicely charred and topped with a basalmic and feta dressing with oepitas the tuna was pink and rare like we like in on a bun with slaw on top and a pickle on the side. Tasty and enjoyable, as usual

This is the perfect restaurant to enjoy a chill dinner with friends. The corn chowder soup was…read morechunky, which was something I savored since it made for a heartier meal on a cold, fall night. The grilled cheese hit the spot and tasted even better when I dipped it in the soup. The waitress was friendly and the entire staff provided great customer service.

Burger was just ok but the fries are good. Service was…read moregood. Fast. I was there early so no atmosphere or music