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    The North Branch Cafe

    4.6 (48 reviews)
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Avocado Toast with egg, Avocado toast with tomatoes and basil, iced coffee and a chai latte
    Justin H.

    We're new to town and we stopped in today for an early lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered an Avocado Toast with egg, Avocado toast with tomatoes and basil, a maple iced coffee and a hot chai latte. All super delicious in a really fun small cafe atmosphere with great service. Will definitely be back.

    Some of Montpelier's best tea- strong, yet smooth.
    Eric T.

    My first ever Montpelier coffee shop, and I was not disappointed. I discovered this gem while traveling out of Burlington en route to Boston, and needed a bit of time to relax a bit. This cafe is one of the few in the Montpelier area that seems to be open later during the week (6-7 PM) when some of the other coffee places close earlier. Welcome to Montpelier. Upon entering, you feel as if you are walking into a building with several other businesses. The cafe is on the right side. Definitely an old school design. The seating area has both plush areas, and rigid areas (i.e., the bar seating). For you PC users out there, the outlet plugs are limited here! There is a separate room for wine, etc. Instead of coffee, I chose a strong imported tea instead. The presentation of the tea was different for me- a silver strainer that you dip into your deliciousness is all that you need after several minutes. There are snack options, as well as really good water from the big glass jug at the corner of the bar area in order to cleanse your palate. Customer service here is excellent. I really enjoyed conversing with the two female employees that worked here. Parking is somewhat challenging here (as with most businesses in town), so you'll have to look out for an open space that is metered. The meter goes until 5 PM, I think. I had to park on the street directly behind the building & walked a block or so over to the cafe, yet it wasn't terrible at all. Will certainly return when in Montpelier, VT again!

    Thomas H.

    Great service and amazing tea! Very welcoming and the people are very helpful and happy!!!!

    Brittany S.

    Just the light lunch we needed after a scone-filled morning at Red Hen Baking Co. up the road. We both ordered the veggie quionoa, one with a side of cheese and the other with hummus (which tasted like the white bean variety). Our orders were rounded out with an iced chai tea and lemon, chili powder tea combo (perfect for my cold - I'm going to say it healed me;) . The experience was both recharging and healthful. We loved the natural light that poured into the room and the ideal location on "Main St." in Montpelier. Now, if only we had room for those gluten free cookies and slices of shortbread in the dessert case.... Note: they have wine available by the sample and full pour size is an automated dispense machine. This is a great spot for tea junkies.

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    Fresh and delicious! We enjoyed everything we tried! You can taste the quality. We took some muffins to go.

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    It's a cute cafe with a wonderful tea option and delicious food. The staff is sweet as well. Recommend stopping by.

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    Really cozy, great tea and wine selections. I'm always delighted when I go, but the prices are a little too high to go often.

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    La Reprise

    La Reprise

    4.8
    (13 reviews)
    34.6 mi

    Amazing service and niche restaurant. It's really a wine and tapas place. Only 4 entrees but all…read moregreat starters and small plates. Really quality meats and cheese. Wine is mostly Italian and French. Low end of the spectrum but interesting choices. The most expensive half bottle was the Chateau Y'Quem for $500. There was another Sauternes on the menu for much less. I was greeted , seated and served quickly and with a smile. All the plates were nice charcuterie type foods. The dessert was delicious. I ordered 5 plates and 2 glasses of wines and a %20 tip for $140. Please try them. Bon appetit

    I love this cozy little wine bar. I've always admired it from the outside for the vines slowly…read moreclimbing the brick, but finally making it inside was a treat. When you walk in, you're greeted by a friendly hostess and the vibe is awesome for a date night or evening with friends Wine selections- love them. It's enough that you have choices without being overwhelmed. I opted for the Sangiovese and I'm currently trying to figure out who sells it where I live since we're just visiting Burlington! They also have a cava from a vineyard that I walked by in Spain a few summers ago so they're selling the good stuff. We ordered the bread and butter which I originally felt was elevated pricing but we felt the butter made it worth it. Meatballs were good but not my favorite of all time. Loved the pasta dish. It's truly homemade and as a pasta maker myself, you can tell that a lot of effort goes into it. Service was wonderful with attentive people who are happy to share their favorites with you. We would definitely come back for either dinner or some small bites and wine!

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    Carbonara pasta with owner's suggestion Domaine Rougeot Les Grandes Gouttes Bourgogne Côte d'Or
    Carbonara pasta with owner's suggestion Domaine Rougeot Les Grandes Gouttes Bourgogne Côte d'Or
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    Putnam’s vine/yard

    Putnam’s vine/yard

    4.8
    (19 reviews)
    44.4 mi

    You're in the very suburban town of Lebanon, New Hampshire. You've got everything that you need at…read moreyour fingertips but maybe you're looking to enjoy wine or sip a cocktail at a place with more of an urban edge. Drive 5 minutes over the state line to Putnam's in White River Junction, Vermont for that sommelier-staffed experience. Love the ambience and rigorous focus on elevated, quality ingredients, at Putnam's. They have a corkboard-covered 3-ring binder menu which is aptly named a Field Guide. Trust me, this name is earned by the Tasting Notes alone. The field guide is like a thesis for advanced Upper Valley sippers, Vermont or not. If you forgot your book or paper, just saddle up to the Putnam's Field Guide. You'll find an elaborate offering of editorial descriptions of beverages from wine to martinis (6 kinds) to beer and whiskey (one from Japan). Btw, it's rare to find a wine bar that doubles as a gorgeous coffeehouse serving pastries, espresso-based drinks, teas and breakfast sandwiches on weekends. I'm looking forward to enjoying them sometime if I'm back. The offering at Putnam's Vineyard rotates seasonally, so I will describe what was there on my visits. Visit their website for updated menu surprises. As for the evening and weekends Fall menu, they call their offering Picnic Food. It's a modest title for an extensive offering of appetizers and a few sandwiches. Think fancied-up olives, pretzels, Brazilian cheese puffs, a craft beer mix, 2 melty sammies with Vermont cheeses (1 with turkey, the other veggies), beet and chevre arancini, dips and a vast selection of desserts. Vermont cheeses, apricots, Marcona almonds, dried apricots and crostini are looking divine on the cheese board. Oh, and there's also Superbon Madrid potato chips with Osetra caviar and a mini spirit of Gaston Chiquet champagne. Just saying. There is also a weekend brunch menu with bagels and egg sandwiches. As for the wine, I recommend a flight at Putmam's. In the fall season, these flight offerings were named: the Bella Blanca Wine Flight, the Falling Leaves Mixed Wine Flight, Fireside Reds Red Wine Flight, The Forgotten Bunches Mixed Wine Flight and the almighty and an unforgettable Sparkler Flight. In this flight, I slowly savoured 3 wine sparklers at $25 total. (And no, I cannot spell savour without a "u.") These wine flights are a true value. And here are the wines in the sparkler flight: 1.) Cava 2021 by Avinyó 2.) Crémant de Bourgogne Sparkling Brut Rosé NV by Albert Bichot 3.) Lambrusco by Villa Castellazo ROTA The Cava is everything. All three were delightful and I showed up needing warm fuzzies on an evening where there was live music so the total experience was extra lovely. There is also a whiskey flight! The coffee and craft beverages selection for the fall/winter menu includes a nitro cold brew, a brown butter latte with Maldon sea salt and biscotti and a FROLA New Orleans style cold brew slushie with maple syrup and coconut cream. To any craft and coffee beverage you can add Vermont Ice Cream Coffee Liqueur or Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon. Yes, please. If you are making a trip of it, catch the local bbq joint across the way from Putnam's at lunch and then visit the wine bar for drinks. Layer up, because I've been nippy there twice, and then linger over one delightful beverage after the next. Oh, and there is a charming wine shop at Putnam's with handmade gifts to peruse, as well.

    Simply the coolest hot spot in this little nook of Vermont. Arriving on a Sunday night, the outside…read moreof this fabulous old depot building looks like it's abandoned. But oh the speakeasy that lies within! Follow it around to the "secret" entrance and you are welcomed in with an impressive industrial chic meets garden / exotic jungle atmosphere. Little nooks of seating areas with their own unique feel. Cannot overstate the oozing charm of this large space that manages to create cozy corners. Friendly service, generous cheese board, a gift shop selection of sassy souvenirs. There is only goodness to be found here in the vine/yard. One of best hidden gems we have ever discovered.

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    Creative space in which to imbibe and perform
    Creative space in which to imbibe and perform
    Kudos to the design team in mixing materials to create this truly eclectic vine vibe.
    Kudos to the design team in mixing materials to create this truly eclectic vine vibe.
    Bloody gorgeous speakeasy

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    Sarducci's

    Sarducci's

    3.9
    (395 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Really enjoyed the dinner! We got there early on a Thursday and got seated in one of the few choice…read moretables with the Winnooski River view. We enjoyed the mussels gauzzetto and calamari fritti. The Mediterranean chicken was well prepared and tasty. The pasta special was spinach feta almond slices in a light tomato sauce and I substituted penne for fettucine - I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. The margherita pizza was good. We suspect you need reservations for prime dining hours on a weekend. The decor feels a little dated but the food is great. We can forgive the $2 for a quarter loaf of bread because it's only a few dollars and the bread was fresh and served with garlic oil, not like overpriced $10-$12 Parker House Rolls, but it's not a good trend to charge for bread. Service was good until we wanted to pay our bill - that took a little bit. We'll happily return.

    What a beautiful town Montpelier is. Walking the streets and doing some window shopping. I ended…read moreup at the end of main Street at sarducci's. There was ample seating at the bar and as a single I sat down and the bartender was nice and cheerful. She helped me through the menu and I ended up with the fruits of the sea.. in an alfredo sauce. The scallops and shrimps were delicious. The noodles were great and the sauce, although a bit thick was very tasty. The only thing I wish I did different was I ordered the lemon cheesecake.. it was very cold so it'd been stored in the fridge as a slice and it didn't seem to be the freshest but it was okay. The atmosphere is wonderful. The location is great. The service is wonderful. I will be back. I'll just order something different. Dessert.

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    Inside
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    Prohibition Pig

    Prohibition Pig

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    10.3 mi
    $$

    Excellent foods Friendly people…read moreExcellent drinks Highly recommended Wait list to be fair to everyone What else?

    We went in for dinner while visiting from out of town and this place was slammed. Luckily we were…read moreable to sit and eat at the bar top. Despite the packed house, servers were friendly and reasonably attentive, and while the food came out slow, that's to be expected. I wouldn't say it was unreasonable at all considering the volume, AND they were churning out a ton of to-go orders. No televisions in here, which I loved, and a great vibe. Tons of people just having a great time. Great non-alcoholic drink menu. About to celebrate three years of sobriety, and I truly appreciate that. The food was good-great, depending. My wife got a salad with pulled pork and I got the brisket. Both were just "fine" and the meats desperately needed sauce. The brisket was pretty dry, which was disappointing. We also split a side of the smoked mushrooms, which we thought were good, and the pasta salad, which was unfortunately quite bland and not very noteworthy at all despite using pasta from the acclaimed Gallus. Now here's the sleeper: the dry rub wings were incredible. Some of the best I've ever had! Don't miss out on these just because they're on the appetizer menú. If I came back I'd just get a double order of these bad boys. Sweet and smoky and cooked to perfection. Absolute 10/10.

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    Brisket sandwich.
    Brisket sandwich.
    Special of the day: cassoulet with smoked pork sausage and duck in a white bean stew

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    Special of the day: cassoulet with smoked pork sausage and duck in a white bean stew
    Wilder Wines

    Wilder Wines

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    34.7 mi

    This place opened up recently on College St. My husband first spotted it driving by one day and…read moremade a note for us to go check it out. I'm very glad we did. We were warmly greeted, and they inquired if we were there for a table/bar seating, or the retail shop. We sat at the bar, and there were other customers at tables enjoying a glass and engrossed in conversation. They offer a small snack menu, along with a selection of wines, and they have a good knowledge and will provide counsel on the options. We ordered the ricotta toast and the lonzo, a ham similar to prosciutto. Both were delicious! The lonzo comes with a drizzle of quality olive oil on top, and a sprinkle of salt, and a dab of mustard. The ricotta toast (no pic sorry) was also tasty. The space leans to industrial loft, but is warm and invites conversations and relaxation. The shop also has a retail space, and a monthly wine club subscription is an option. It is separated from the restaurant, but not a quirk of their shop, but archaic Vermont liquor laws. We decide to subscribe and picked up our first selections to take home.

    Perfect in so many ways! Beautiful space, kind and knowledgable folks, amazing natural wines and…read morewell-designed small plates menu. We sat at the bar for glasses of wine with lots of treats: a bowl of yummy olives, fancy tinned fish, bresaola, mind-blowing new award-winning blue cheese from Jasper Hill (withersbrook) and a cherry, tomato, almond, burratini salad...all served with slices of excellent bread. Perfect accompaniments to each plate: lemon and garlic with the fish, cherry conserves with the cheese, etc... We'll be back again and again, with friends in tow.

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    Wine side of menu.
    Wine side of menu.
    Lonza. W/olive oil, sea salt

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    Lonza. W/olive oil, sea salt

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