I recommend this place because there's not many that are left like this and you have to have the…read moreexperience of of what a diner life should be like. I would absolutely recommend you sit down and let somebody cook for you.

Great place to relax and get a home cooked meal for less than local groceries. Bon Appetit!read more

Environment and ambiance was clean and very Vermonty... service was swift and everyone was really…read morenice and pleasant. The food was not great. Got the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise sauce was so buttery that it immediately upset my stomach and lacked any other flavor-- all you could taste was butter. I unfortunately wasn't even able to eat my entire meal because it was just too rich/intense. Fiancé got the biscuits and gravy and it was a hearty portion but had to pay extra for eggs... he said he'd give his meal a 5/10. Both our breakfasts were served with home fries and those were also really gross. It also felt kind of expensive for diner food... we each got the entrees mentioned above, one coffee and waters and with tip included it was $50. If it were for the environment and the service, we'd go back-- but for the food and the price...likely not.

It was pretty busy and we qere still in and out pretty quick food was good staff was friendlyread more

I don't know that I'd call this "fine dining", as it's described on their website. It just doesn't…read morehave that feel, due to factors like flimsy paper napkins instead of cloth, glass-covered tables instead of tablecloths, etc. But first impressions from my limited experience (lunch consisting of a fried fish sandwich, a drink, and a "Citrus Tarte" for dessert) are it's a decent full-service sit-down restaurant, and locally owned (not a chain). Because this was lunch I didn't try any of their numerous seafood entrees. The fish was haddock. A single, thick piece of a generous size that fit the bun well. The fish was very fresh, flaked nicely, and the batter was crunchy, just the right thickness, and adhered to the fish without coming off. The brioche bun, butter-brushed and shiny on top, was fresh and slightly sweet. It's served open-faced with the lettuce (good greens, not iceberg) and tomato (a thick slab, pretty good for a restaurant tomato) on one side and the fish on the other. So the greens stay crisp and you can season to your liking and then assemble it. It was served with generously-sized lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side, and the waitress brought a bottle of Tabasco on my request. This comes with choice of one side. I chose french fries. I feel that it should come with two sides. A small portion of cole slaw would have been nice but I wasn't going to order a large portion a la carte. But the fries were excellent: standard cut, with skins, double fried but not greasy, and generously salted. Perhaps a little more fries than I needed. Half fries and half slaw would be better. It was the middle of the day so I didn't try any of their interesting sounding specialty cocktails, many of which included maple syrup this being Vermont. And the sangrias sounded interesting (2 kinds; the red included amaretto and the white, peach schnapps and Sprite, both made with fresh fruit). Instead, I got a Citizen's Cider, refreshing and bubbly, filling the pilsner glass to the brim, and just slightly sweet. Perfect. My waitress, and service overall, was good. There was a bit of a delay after ordering my drink, and I was very thirsty, but she eventually returned, with apologies for the delay, and also brought water at that time without asking. No other issues with service. She even noticed a mistake on the bill and corrected it before I even noticed: charged me for the wrong dessert, saving me a whole dollar! For dessert I got the "Citrus Tarte". From the description it sounded like a Key Lime Pie so I asked and she said that's basically what it is. I imagine the only difference is they use a generic lime juice or other citrus rather than key lime. It was ok but not spectacular. The filling wasn't really tangy enough and lacked that special key lime flavor. The crust, loosely pressed graham cracker, was very good, with more than the usual amount of salt. However, it was served with an excessive amount of whipped topping out of a spray can, and it was definitely not real cream. Moreover it was starting to melt so it was not attractive. I didn't use it. Either use real whipped cream - even if it's from a spray can - or leave it off completely please. The dessert was HUGE though. I wasn't planning to eat the whole thing but in the end I did. The place was clean but a bit run down. The floor was covered by outdated wall-to-wall carpeting and was stained (but not dirty). Wood paneling was chipped and in need of refinishing. Curtains on the windows have seen better days. Overall though, it's an attractive, comfortable place to eat. The bar was especially attractive with its dark wood and mirrors, and quirks like an antique grandfather clock (not woking) gave it a a homey feel. Bonus: I saw no television anywhere! Restroom was also clean. I don't know that I'd get an expensive seafood dinner here. But maybe I would. They do have quite a large selection, not all standards. I'm a bit bothered by their vagueness about sourcing, saying only "We strive to ... support local farms and other local vendors as much as possible." Without listing the names of those farms and vendors as is customary. And "as much as possible" really means nothing at all as far as I'm concerned. Ok, so first impression, based on a limited lunch experience, is 4 stars. This could go down or stay the same on a return visit and I'll update if that happens. It was good enough that I'd certainly consider a return visit someday.

This is a great little gem in Saint Albans. The food is great. Service is friendly. Prices are very…read moregood They have an excellent maple balsamic dressing that you can purchase. The peanut butter pie is to die for. If you're in the area, you should try this restaurant.

Twigs was pretty good! It was very cute, busy on Friday night, with live music. I had made a…read morereservation, but when we got there the front room was full and they only had seats in the back room which was disappointing because I have hearing loss and could not hear the music from the back room.!My husband and daughter could not hear it some of the time either. They said it depends on the song. I asked to be seated in the main room and the hostess told us that when something opens up she's would let us know so we could move but she never returned. When we left there were plenty of seats available in the front. We certainly would have stayed and had more drinks after our meal to enjoy the music. On to the food. We basically all ordered the same thing in a different form! Haha! It was the Vermonter where you got your main dish with sautéed apples and maple bacon jam. We got the Mac and cheese, the wrap, and a burger on a gluten free bun. We were impressed with their gluten free options and the bun was so good, my daughter was nervous it was not gluten free! It was! And she felt great afterwards. All the food was good, the drinks we had were good, and the service was good. The place was cute and looked like a lot of fun if you were in the front room!

I started with the French Onion soup that was just okay. It was nothing to brag about. Then I had…read morethe plain Mac n Cheese with a fried chicken breast that was cut into big pieces. I had to request a plate to place the chicken on as the dish had what looked like a pound of macaroni in it. It was overflowing and too big of a portion. The restaurant is in a great spot on Main St across from Taylor Park. The decor inside is original brick walls and a retro vibe. I sat at the bar and the bartender plus other staff were friendly.

Really great veggie options! We had a veggie burger and veggie tacos - both were excellent, as were…read morethe fries. The Drake has a nice selection of mocktails as well. Really friendly staff made our evening enjoyable!

Food is good, drinks are better, people are the best at this restaurant. I have always had…read morefriendly, welcoming service here. The place is popular and frequently full. There is a smaller rotating menu in addition to the regular one. Hours are limited to late afternoon and dinner service only.

It's a nice stop if you're traveling north and I have always been pleased each time I visit. The…read morecoffee is good and there's a variety of pastries and breakfast items. It's a cozy space.

I stopped here on my way to Quebec on Labor Day. I know that there were only a few places open but…read moreservice seemed incredibly slow for the number of people waiting. I got a regular coffee and a croissant and I waited over 15 minutes for it. The coffee was great, the croissant okay but I don't know if it was worth the wait.

So many good choices! From quiches, pastries, muffins, and everything in between, you won't leave…read morehungry nor unhappy about finding a marvelous bakery tucked away here. Catalyst, the coffee shop next door, offers breakfast liquids of all sorts. Combined, they make a wonderful way to start the day!

This might Beth best bakery in all of Vermont. Could not recommend coming here enoughread more

The food is great the service is great and the freedom of the ambiance is amazing. Thank you for…read moreaccommodating all of your customers that have medical needs.

The service was not very friendly at all. The steak was not only undercooked but still cold in the…read morecenter. The menu items seemed reasonably priced but I was definitely surprised with all of the add ons on the final bill. Definitely not worth going back to.