(Was inspired by a man named Randy Kay to check this place out!)…read more Attention all atheists and agnostics: Bring your strongest spiritual armor when you arrive, because Breaking Bread will inspire you to believe that only a loving God could create baked goods this nourishing and delicious! Better load up on these treats before the Second Coming in '27/'28 as it is unclear if heaven itself will have a franchise (and your time is running out)!!

Food was great just like home.service was great and it's always busy. The couple that own it are…read morevery nice people. God loving.

My mother and I had such a fun dinner at Helen's Place! Glad we got there early (just after 5pm on…read morea cold and snowy Friday) because it was like watching a bird feeder with all the people zipping in and out for their take-away orders. In between, people were arriving for dinner and most opted to sit in the bar room where there is a big TV, though I never heard it. In fact, given all the people pouring in, I was surprised it wasn't louder. I spied an Absolut Citron Cosmo on the cocktail menu, and that is the official Cosmo recipe, so I was quick to order it. I was thrilled when our amazing server, Brooke, delivered not only my Cosmo to the table, but a lowball glass with the "dirty" ice the bartender had shaken the drink with and thought to send to the table with the perfectly crafted cocktail! What a great touch! I can't remember the last time I ordered a Cosmo out because I got tired of being disappointed. This one was 100% on the mark. I really want to give Brooke a shout out. I am vegetarian and she was really helpful sharing how they can customize so much of the menu. I had already seen the Impossible Burger on the menu and had my mind made up, but next time I will try the pizza (though the Impossible was perfect and piping hot!). I chose sweet potato fries as my side and they were very thick yet crispy on the outside and tender in the inside. I also ordered Sara's Choice Salad, which was red and green Little Leaf lettuce topped with sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, thinly sliced red onions, blueberries, and big dollops of goat cheese. The maple balsamic vinaigrette on the side was the perfect accompaniment. The coffee is FRESH. Helen's must be one of the only places remaining that dumps coffee if it sits past a certain amount of time. My mother knows her coffee, and she commented on how good it was. The atmosphere is super casual, like a rustic family cabin. Very warm and welcoming, especially on a dark, messy night. Even the patrons were wonderful. I recommend this for a casual date night, family dinner, people of all ages, or if you just want a really good takeout meal. This is a really great local gem and I think I found my kitchen away from home.

Helen tells GREAT stories; food and service...muah! My personal fav is the Rueben or any pizza(and…read morebeer!)!

Ordered the Roast Beef & Butter Cheddar Sandwich with caramelized onions for lunch…read more Beautiful setting outside on the lawn. The caramelized onions and melted cheese (now stone cold) was on top of equally cold beef. The bun was still slightly warm from being grilled though. We waited for an hour for our food to arrive which was delivered by an untrained and inefficient waitress who never came back to the table without us flagging her down.

awesome server. She wasn't helped much by the kitchen though. Waited for 1 hour and 9 minutes for…read moresandwiches. And then some, as fries came out after, separately.

Nice to have the option of getting smaller portions. Truffle fries were great but enough for 8…read morepeople. The wine was good but the mark up is ridiculous.Bar staff was fantastic.

Food is meh. Service ranges from excellent to poor. This is not a fast food restaurant as the…read moreprices let you know that! Yet, some of the girls delivering food to patrons at the bar have no personality. They quickly drop off the pizza without a word and run! I had to call out to get napkins and silverware. Another patron at the bar had the same exact experience. Dirty dishes are not picked up promptly off the bar, even when a new patron sits down. I love the ambiance of this place, and have been going on and off for 30+ years. But it no longer is the same. Prices are very high and Service is unpredictable. The owners need to teach their workers hospitality skills.

My wife and I got the Fenway Burger. The veggies were fresh. Bacon was tasty. The burger needed…read moresome seasoning. Fries were homemade. Yum. Prices weren't bad either. $13 each. I recommend people. 6.9 out of 10. Oh yeah sausage was strong tried to complete with Patty. You should stop if you are in the area.

My husband ordered the maple burger that was delicious. The maple mayo was so delicious! Maple…read moresausage was a nice addition. Would definitely order again! I had the Hawaiian Vermonter which was also delicious! The chicken breast was huge and just lightly breaded and then Vermont cheddar, grilled pineapple, maple bacon. Such a delicious combo! After we ordered a maple shake which was very tasty and unique...never have seen one before. Their flavors of ice cream was quite large. The pink peppermint stick was delicious. Service was very friendly and quick. Definitely a place we would go again if ever in the area again.

Delicious sandwiches with home made focaccia bread! Staff were very accommodating and friendly. A…read morenice view right across from the lake, as well!

Breakfast sandwiches were small, very basic, bacon was pencil thin and bacon was an inch and a half…read morebig. For the flavor and overall quality, items were very overpriced and below average/average...AT BEST!

Jean knows cooking! She and her staff always serve freshly made food promptly. They are always…read morefriendly and do a job to be proud of. We are always eager to stop by!

While driving into Newport, I made a stop for a quick bite at Dad's Scoops & Dogs, which is an…read moreoutdoor roadside eatery serving ice cream and drive-in style foods. This location was formerly the Fabulous 50s Car-Hop Drive-In. The place has outside takeout windows (covered area) and a covered picnic table seating in front and more seating out back with a wooden Noah's Ark replica ship play area. The menu offerings consist of typical drive-in fare and ice cream treats including burgers, hot dogs (Nathan's All Beef Hot Dogs), chicken nuggets, fries, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Gifford's Ice Cream (17 flavors of hard scoop), 34 flavors of soft serve, shakes, floats, sundaes, banana splits and Pepsi products. The prices are reasonable here. There is also free religious literature on the counter. I ordered a Chili Cheese Dog ($3.95 plus tax), which topped with plenty of thick dense meat & bean chili and shredded cheese. The hot dog had that snap biting in and the chili on topped was hearty and filling, with a slightly spicy flavor. The chili was warm and not too hot. The bun was soft and slightly chewy. Overall, the chili cheese dog was a good tasty snack before having dinner two hours later. CASH ONLY

You would never expect such a amazing restaurant to be located inside a hotel... But it is!…read more We stayed at the Holiday Inn Club Vacation Mt. Ascutney for a week and decided to have a low-key night and have dinner at the onsite restaurant, The Maple Kitchen. It was a slow Sunday night and no reservations needed. The restaurant only had the bar tender manning the bar and the tables. He was very nice but the wait was long... luckily we were in vacation mode so we didn't mind the wait. While we were waiting for the food, we were enjoying the Moscow Mule made by the bartender. He poured all his drinks to the rim, it was great! They only had 2 things on tap: Switchback ale and Harpoon hard cider,but they were solid brews. It took about 45 minutes before our entrees were served and we started to think this may be a mistake. Boy were we wrong in the best way. The lobster bisque dip came with 2 rolls of warm bread already buttered on the outside...soft center with the creamy dip spread over it was so scrumptious. The lamb chop was cooked to perfection and had a orzo chickpea side that can be a main dish in itself. The duck was cooked with crispy skin on, very tender and also came with a delicious rice pilaf. We also had the half chicken breast dish which was perfectly seasoned, juicy! Came with a mushroom and spinach stir fry and mashed potatoes was more like creamy scalloped potato. We were completely stuffed but wanted to try a dessert because the food was just amazing. We shared a raspberry white chocolate cheesecake that did not make it in my photo because we finished it so quickly. Definitely come here, you will not be disappointed.

If you are on GLP-1 I would recommend; however, for those who are hungry and appreciate value for…read moretheir money choose another place. First of all the bar was not stocked, the dirty martini was so dirty it needed a shower. Basic items like ice tea and lemonade were unavailable. Bud Light was not in stock either. It was a quiet Friday night, about at 20% capacity, service was slow. The meal took about 45 minutes to service. Although flavorful the lamb chops were anorexic. The short ribs, were a little on tough side, and lacked flavor, the portion size more consistent with a small plate menu than entree. Good restaurants are in demand in this area; however, this was another missed opportunity.