fresh unique and super friendly staff. The eggs Benedict were very spicy with a very unique flavor…read morethat was super delicious. The coffee was fresh and hot. I even got a free refill. So gracious! The ambiance was airy, plenty of space what seens to be an old train station, and plenty of room outside to sit. Definitely a worthwhile stop that is off the main street but worth a try. Recommended.

I love this place, but always forget about it. The food is really excellent--I love everything I've…read morehad here, which has included breakfast sandwiches, a turkey sandwich, and the tuna melt. The space is great for hanging out with friends or working. The staff is wonderful. However, the music is unendurably grating--cheesy canned piano tracks that drone on and on. Also, sometimes you can hear different music coming from the kitchen at the same time--generally this is much better music!!! It is really disorienting and awful to hear the two at once. I have had to leave because of this.

Everything was delicious! I was impressed with how much of the food was locally sourced. The staff…read morewere attentive and informative. The corned beef hash was made in house and WAY better than the hash at IHOP or Waffle House. The portions were perfectly sized. We had a wheelchair in our party of 5, and the staff had no issues accommodating us. The restaurant was quite accessible. Oftentimes businesses just add a ramp, but don't consider the extra space needed for a wheelchair to navigate between tables and chairs. I especially liked the mural that featured local icons: a granite quarry, the statue from Main Street, a locomotive painted in the colors of the local railway. We will be back!

This is such a wonderful diner! The food is always super tasty and really reasonably priced!…read moreService is really fast and the people working there are wonderful. The space itself is super cute with a beautiful painting on the wall and different decorations rotating for each new upcoming holiday! If you're in Barre you should def come check it out!

I've been going to The Wayside for years. They are a local tradition. The food is great, big…read moreportions, friendly and accommodating staff and overall a good experience.

This is a great diner! I was on a ski trip in VT when one of the locals suggested we take a short…read moredrive to grab breakfast here. The diner was comfy and the service was very friendly. We had a couple of mimosas and I ordered the Hippy Homefries. The food and drinks were great! They have a bakery where they make donuts, but they were all sold out by the time we had sat for breakfast. This was a lovely recommendation and we'd stop by when in the area again.

Beautifully made cocktails and bites!! So fresh and delicious. It was a lovely and quaint way to…read morespend the evening in Montpelier.

I ordered the duck, and it came out swimming in grease. I had to rescue the potatoes from the…read moreliteral pool of oil that was on my plate and move them to another plate. When I brought it to the attention of the waitress her solution was to offer me a napkin to "sop up the extra grease." She actually tried to do that process for me - presumably because this was not the first time this had happened. Nasty.

Discovering this place has been a big highlight of moving to the area! I have loved everything I…read moretried, with my special favorites being cinnamon rolls and sugar cookies, while my husband favors the scones. Everyone has been lovely and patient when I have to double check allergens as well. Also do look around the shop before you get to the counter, there is a small but nice selection of assorted local goods, from nut butters to stickers.

I came here because of the excellent yelp reviews, and I hope you will too!…read more Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, service and a cute location on the outskirts of town. My iced chai tea latte was made with homemade chai and a touch of maple and it was delicious! I also had the spinach and Chevre(?) Cheese scone, and it was still warm and oh my God I was in heaven!

Tried The Skinny Pancake - Montpelier for the first time. We plan to visit a few more times to…read moreexplore the many items that sound interesting. This trip, we enjoyed a milkshake, Skinny Fries (they were out of poutine), Noah's Ark, and Breakfast Monster. The house bbq sauce was chosen to accompany the fries: not my favorite bbq sauce; the fries were crispy and well salted. I hope to try the poutine on another visit. Noah's Ark was a nice blend of sweet and savory. The sausage was ok, but probably would try another meat choice next time. For pesto lovers, the Monster will really scratch that itch! Overall a good experience worth repeating. See you next time...

The Skinny Pancake legacy lives on! I stopped by while I was in Montpelier - it was my first time…read morevisiting this location. I haven't been to a Skinny Pancake since I received the devastating no-more-gluten-for-me news, so I was glad to see that they have a buckwheat crepe option for us gluten-free dweebs. I ordered the apple & brie crepe. I was informed that the hash purples go into a shared fryer, so they're not totally gluten-free. I accepted my future stomachache & ordered them anyways, because they've always been my favorite item on the menu. Service was friendly & prompt. Find a table, order at the counter, & they'll bring your food to you. The hash purples were totally delightful, as expected. 5 star color, too. The crepe was unfortunately very underwhelming. It was super thick & the texture was kinda ominous. I didn't end up finishing it. They might just need to tweak their gluten-free batter slightly to get the balance right. I believe in them (: Overall a fun lunch spot in the marvelous capital of Vermont.

My first morning office and it was very nice. I stayed here four hours, arriving at 7am when they…read moreopened and leaving at around 11am. I know it was that long because the limit on the parking meters is two hours and I moved from one in the front to one in the back. Inside, comfortable seating and a fantastic coffee. I started off with a simple cortado that was excellent. Just the right mix of coffee and steamed (not foamed!) milk. The second drip coffee was also rich and delicious. Great service, a neat little hangout here in Barre that was excellent for working on my laptop. Five stars! [Review 1665 of 2024 - 153 in Vermont - 22688 overall]

Espresso Bueno has become one of my go-to spots and for good reason. I have been here quite a few…read moretimes, and every visit has been consistently enjoyable. The service is always friendly and efficient, with a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay a while. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, perfect for catching up with friends, getting a bit of work done, or just enjoying a quiet moment with a good drink. There's a genuine local charm here that sets it apart from your typical coffee shop. My usual order is the Chai Tea Latte - their house-made chai sweetened with maple syrup and steamed with oat milk. It's rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. On warmer days, I will switch it up with the Bueno Smoothie, which is just as delicious and refreshing. I often pair my drink with one of their fresh pastries. usually a scone and it always hits the spot. The food is thoughtfully prepared, and the menu offers a great variety of light meals and snacks that cater to different dietary preferences. Espresso Bueno has a way of making you feel like part of the community, and I always look forward to my next visit. Highly recommended!

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.

I've been a huge fan of Red Hen for years. If I could live on their baguettes alone, I would. I…read morehadn't been to the cafe in several years, but found myself close today so I stopped in for a to-go sandwich. It's always been busy when I've gone, but wait times aren't very long and the staff is pleasant. Needless to say, I got home and inhaled my turkey on a baguette. The only thing I think is a little bit of a bummer is the lack of more "traditional" topping options. I like my sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and onion. The cafe does not offer tomatoes and only has pickled onions. Would be nice to have a little more choice when building your own sandwich. That said, I'm still a big fan and would get food from there again in a heartbeat.

We stopped here on a road trip for lunch, and what a gem this place was! The food was really…read moredelicious, and the owners were super welcoming and friendly even though it was just a takeout order. We got the banh mi and butternut squash soup. Both were delicious. The banh mi was on point & authentic but also had a little twist. And do add the grilled cheese to the soup order. You won't regret it.

Please add about 10x less carrot to the banh mi. Kind of outrageous... I think they're trying to…read morecover up not wanting to buy more meat because the Italian is fairly skimpy on the cold cuts too.

Food was pretty good! I enjoyed was I got. We had a large group and were fine getting seating,…read moreservice was great, the lady was very nice.

Still as great as ever. More menu items than in the past. Def a go to place for breakfast or lunchread more