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!

Five stars for the warm, welcoming spirit of this place, the classic grilled cheese with delicious…read moremaple syrup, and the homemade fries, which are unreal, some of the best I've had! Four stars for the apple and fig sandwich and the tomato soup, since the sandwich was a little sweet and the soup more like a tomato sauce. The owner is so energizing, resilient, and generous with her business and everyone who walks in which, alone, is worth the trip. 5 stars!!!

We were on our way to the Vermont golden dog farm, my husband found this place for lunch for its…read morenamesake since that's his mother's madden name. I had the lobster dougie. It was the best lobster and best bread I've ever had! He had the BLT, wow the beautiful juicy tomatoes. This was a lovely lunch spot.

The Granite City sandwich is so good. I am still thinking abt the cranberry pecan bread! Loved the…read morepotato salad as well. Joy you typical mustard and eggs salad which is a nice change.

Just a few miles from I-89 and worth the drive. Cute little spot, friendly staff, and delicious…read moresandwiches.

Yum!! Best roast beef sandwich! And adorable owners who are the sweetest ever! Thank you for being…read moresuch awesome people who take pride in what they do!!

Good sandwiches and fast service. A good market deli. We will definitely return when we are in the…read morearea.

Delicious sandwiches! We got the Caledonia and the Fairbanks. We will be back soon!!!read more

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!!

Fantastic sandwiches, the cook was super nice and helpful, and the town is cute and quaint! Located…read moreright by a park where you can eat at picnic tables and such. Definitely would recommend!

The serving sizes are large and the food is hearty. Sandwiches hit the spot and their sides are…read morefilling. I loved the breading on the fried okra. Inside the deli is a treasure trove of everything you need, i.e., convenience necessities or specialty grocery items.

Five stars all day long! My husband was so happy he loved his Cajun pasta chicken and I had the…read moreEisenberg wrap that was out of this world! Veggies and hummus! The menu has any option you're looking for. We came on our motorcycle about 20 min before they closed and we were welcomed! No pressure to hurry. Customer Service and the owner were so friendly! Do not pass it up if you're in town!!

Had a great meal here, all the staff and owner were very personable, food was hot and tasty! The…read moreowner made time to come over to the table and check in one our meal, that means a lot! We had two different burgers and they were cooked perfectly, little crispy tasty bits around the edges and mid-rare inside! The staff were all knowledgeable and pleasant, waiting to serve. I would definitely recommend and will visit again when in the area.

Delicious, hearty, quick and reasonable sandwiches in Montpelier! My wife and I were passing…read morethrough and stopped in town for a bite. We walked downtown looking at menus and noticed the Roasted Tofu Wrap! Sold! We walked in and both ordered it. The sandwiches were made quickly, were good sized and delicious! Very fresh ingredients. And since it was Free Cookie Friday, we got free chocolate chip cookies!! What a deal! I would highly recommend this place.

Im not a huge fan of subs, but when I saw they had paninis I knew I had to come here! I ordered the…read moreturkey panini and added tomato, and it was so tasty. The pesto mayo gave it a nice flavor, and it was loaded with turkey. The bread was really tasty and it was all perfectly grilled and melty. The service was pretty quick and the employee working was very friendly and helpful. The inside is super cute and has lots of artwork as well as lots of seating.

Meat eaters pizza with jalapeños and banana peppers was excellent…read more Parmesan garlic wings were perfect. Fries were great. I'm visiting from Mississippi and will definitely be back for more over the next few months.

Very good sandwiches- you pay a premium but for quality contents. I got #1- Turkey, cheese,…read morelettuce , tomato and mustard wrap( quite good). They also sell wine, produce, meats, jams, soups, etc. not your typical grocery store items. Staff is nice with plenty of parking

My mind is blown. How can a small little sandwich shop in a landlocked wooded area have the BEST…read morecold lobster rolls? Way better than Luke's Lobster. It was flavorful, bread was nice and buttery, just absolute perfection. I would suggest getting two if you want to be full, but well worth the price.