We walked in on Valentine's Day and the hostess made it work to let us sit right away, which was…read morevery nice. Food: 4/5 - we got the bomb sandwich, one steak one grilled chicken. Steak was cooked nicely, but probably would prefer thinner cuts vs chunks. Chicken was good and extra cheesy. The fries were excellent Vibe: 4/5 - we sat in the room with the kitchen so it was smoky but not offensive. The other room had a better ambiance. Value: 4/5 - Fine. Filling meal, reasonably priced drinks Service: 3/5 - they tried hard. It was busy but we waited probably 45 min for our food and they forgot our appetizer. Everyone was nice though

Highly recommend making a reservation if you're planning to visit Echo in Brattleboro; if you just…read morewalk in, they'll likely turn you away at the door. Our group of seven was seated right away thanks to our reservation, but the wait for both drinks and food was on the longer side. Our server apologized multiple times, which we appreciated, and we passed the time playing phone games with the kids to keep them busy. The pierogies were a highlight, with a nicely crispy exterior and a creamy filling, and the shoestring fries came out salty and crunchy. My chicken cordon bleu sandwich, though, didn't really live up to the name, and the side salad was pretty plain with just a basic vinaigrette. My wife's grilled cheese with fried chicken strips also seemed a bit undercooked, and the chicken had a slightly rubbery texture. Overall it wasn't our best dining experience, but the atmosphere inside is very nice and the staff themselves are kind.

Amazing ambiance, friendly staff, and great food. Kipling's is exactly what I have in mind when I…read morethink of a pub or a tavern.

Everything went well... It is perfect. We love the food, the staff and the owners. The service is…read moreabsolutely amazing.

The yelp reviews are correct. Great food, quick service, a very low key establishment with friendly…read morestaff. Order drinks and food at the counter, get your silverware and head to a table. Comfortable and not presumptuous. Did I mention the food is 5 stars good.

Food was excellent. Pad Thai was tasty. Drunken noodles was very good. Good selection of beers on…read moretap.

The Thirsty Goat Bar at Retreat Farm is a great way to relax and have some fun! While at the Farm…read moredoing other activities like enjoying music at the Food Truck Round Up or yoga on a Friday evening, having a drink at The Thirsty Goat is the perfect complement. Heard that they will be offering cheese tastings too!

From the owner: With coveted craft brews, Vermont spirits, and artisan cheese plates, the Thirsty Goat features the…read morearea’s largest outdoor patio. Located in our historic North Barn, guests can relax while taking in the view. Visit with our animals on pasture, shop local in the new Retreat Farm Market, and book an animal experience to enjoy all that Retreat Farm offers. Book experiences at retreatfarm.org.

Well, I wanted to love this place. We bought a rotisserie chicken to go as well as some local items…read moreto try out. When we got home, the chicken was bloody and not just a little bit, it was oddest thing. We basically had to cook it ourselves. If you're selling food to go, aren't there certain safety standards you have to adhere to? I wouldn't buy prepared foods from them again.

This place has everything you could possibly want from a regular grocery store. I came in for an…read moreemergency needing to use a bathroom and I bought something in anticipation, but the restrooms are actually well maintained and open to all. There is a cafeteria with seating, water, and outlets. Cashier was kind and made conversation with me. Decoration around the coop makes the place feel cozy and welcoming. I had the mixed roasted vegetables and three bean stew and it was much better than whatever else I would have eaten for dinner otherwise. Also, they don't charge extra for gluten free bread (THANK YOU!)

We found the Vermont Marketplace & Bar 580 on our way out of town, a mix of shops all in one big…read morespace. It was a Monday 3:45pm hard to find many shops open in Brattleboro, or this area. We did stop at The Marina to eat but stood at the host desk waiting for someone to greet us for 10 minutes and we just kept being ignored by servers walking thru so we decided to walk out of The Marina and keep going. (Note to self, make Mondays in Vermont for driving, or nature, & less to-do activities). At Bar 580 a really friendly bartender/server made for a very welcoming experience. Sorry I didn't catch his name. The menu had a lot of burgers and sandwiches and salads. We had a tasty Ruben sandwich, great fries and a bowl of 580 Mac n cheese (with bits of diced jalapeño pepper and creamy local Grafton cheddar cheese! This was great tasting casual dining. For fun we enjoyed playing billiards on the 2 smaller tables up front. The sun-streaming & huge outdoor space on the back patio looked inviting, facing the woods and a fire pit. (but I request better seating other than only the picnic tables please) Thanks again to the Monday afternoon bartender for the friendly Vermont hospitality! Oh and make sure to visit the shop across the way for fun souvenir items before heading home.

Bartender Matt has terrible judgment, allows people to fall off stools and stumble. Yet will not…read moreserve out of town people that are sober. Great bar outside of the night he is there. Best of luck.

Our hostess, Kristen, was unbelievably accommodating. Our server, was more than that, Hannah, was…read moreauthentic, friendly and attentive. My tequila cocktail was generous and delicious. The 3 oysters, cause we only wanted 3, were simply perfect. And we shared a chef special bolognese with homemade pasta that was so well balanced that I ate veal for the first time and loved it!

It looked like a nice place, but we were told that we would have to have reservations and we did…read morenot have any. Meanwhile, they had completely whole empty garden patio outside with no one sitting in it. I am sure we could have ordered at least oysters for an appetizer which takes exactly 5 minutes to eat and drink some wine until some people who reserved would arrive. There were no people who were arriving either. I think that this a bad trend lately after pandemic started when restaurants ask if you have reservations and sometimes even have a reserved sign on some tables, but no one is using the table for hours. I don't know why they do this thing. Maybe to look busy and unaccessible and don't want to take customers money. It's silly. So we don't know what the food tasted like.

Kipling's Tavern sits right near the town center, with a multi-level parking garage directly behind…read moreit, which makes getting there pretty convenient. The space itself is small, so I'd definitely suggest calling ahead to see if they have room. There's basically no indoor waiting area, and standing by the door or outside in the winter, like we did, got uncomfortable enough that we almost left for another place, even though the wait was only about 20 minutes. Our server was friendly and tried to stay on top of things, but you could tell she was a bit overwhelmed with how busy it was and the constant flow of people coming through the door. In our group, a couple of the burgers came out very undercooked, with blood pooling on the plate. No one had been asked how they wanted their burger cooked and it wasn't mentioned when we ordered, so it was an unpleasant surprise even if it wasn't exactly anyone's "fault." I ordered the spicy Korean fried chicken sandwich, which ended up being just okay. The bottom of the bun was soggy, so it fell apart and was hard to pick up and eat. The kimchi on the sandwich didn't bring much flavor or heat, so it kind of missed the mark for something that's supposed to be a bold, spicy option.

This is our second time here. Tiny place (8 tables + bar)…read more Food: 5/5 we got the French onion grilled cheese and spicy Korean chicken sandwich which were both incredible. The beignets were the star of the show!! Plus the burgers are great too Service: 5/5 spot on and extremely efficient. To the point where we noticed that there's not one slacker on the staff, they work together and meet the needs of every customer. Exceptional! Vibe: 5/5 we love a good bar food, low frills place. It's homey and fun without being over the top. Overall would come back every time we're in Brattleboro