Workhorse Cafe

Vermont Valhalla. No lie. From the curly haired goddess at the register to the sweet smiley lady…read morethat served our ice cream the service was top notch. Great vibes. Food is superb. "Stuck in a jam" double cheeseburger may be the best burger I've ever eaten. Smashburger with spicy jam and bacon. Fiiire Vietnamese salad. Perfect balance of heat and vinegar snap. Ended it off with ice creams for the kids and a luscious maple milkshake. 10/10. A+

After a long day of skiing we were too tired to go out, so we ordered from Honeypie! Our Airbnb…read morehost recommended this place but honestly it was the Yelp reviews that sold me on it-- i had to try their dessert! Our group ordered a bunch of burgers and took heed of some reviewers' warnings-- the burgers are kinda small so you'll want a double or a whole other burger if you're hungry! For me, they were just the right size to satisfy! I got the sLAMBer burger which was SO GOOD, such an amazing mix of flavors that I couldn't stop gushing about how good it was! I heard similar sounds of approval from friends enjoying their burgers (the jam one was really popular in our group). Fries weren't spectacular but when you want fries, a GOOD fry is all you need. Now the honey pie! 3 of us ordered a slice and I think everyone enjoyed it! It's a sweet baked good unlike anything I've really had before and the salt flakes on top help to cut the sweetness. It was a bit too sweet for me to eat on my own in one sitting but I still liked it! I wish they delivered but we didnt mind picking up the order since it was only 6 min away by car! I originally thought the prices were sorta expensive for burgers but honestly not that bad because what you get is so delicious. I'm super interested in trying their 16 oz matcha milkshake... next time!

Menu and ordering area in the cool converted old gas station

Veggie and fried chicken

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Cauliflower

Depot Street Burgers

4.4(112 reviews)

8.9 mi

This is literally the best place EVER. As soon as you walk through the door the whole place just…read morefeels at home. The line doesn't take long and it's super easy to order. The service here is amazing and your food comes less than 10 minutes. Also side note, their maple milkshakes are literally the best!!! The food makes my taste buds feel like they're in heaven, so good. If you were thinking about coming, COME IT'S AMAZING!!!!!!!

Stopped in to DSB's after snowboarding at Stratton. The food was great, but our order had issues…read more When we placed our order, we ordered truffle fries, which was an up charge from regular fries. We finished ordering and sat down to wait for our food. A few minutes later the woman who took our order came to our table and said "You ordered truffle fries, correct?" To which we answered yes. She then said "well, truffle fries are $4 extra and I only charged you for regular, you'll need to pay $4 more if you still want them." We paid the extra, but I felt like the cost should have been eaten by them since they screwed up.

Double Burger (no bun) with truffle fries

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Road Runner

4.7(73 reviews)

9.3 mi

Delicious spot down one of the side streets with a good amount of off road parking. Both indoor and…read moreoutdoor eating. Busy but it seemed to move along fairly well and the wait time for our food wasn't terribly long and so worth it!! There were 6 of us and we all enjoyed every single bite. I must say it's the best fried chicken sandwich on bruss slaw I've ever eaten. Crispy, not greasy and oh so tender and full of scrumptious flavor. The hand pounded fries also yummy. I'd for sure go again.

Stopped here for lunch while in Manchester. It was a great little…read morefind tucked off the main street. They were busy with both locals and tourists. Service was quick and friendly. The food was fresh, using local ingredients which I love. I got the Brussels Caesar Salad and I appreciated the twist on a basic Caesar Salad. They have lots on their menu to choose from. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with a super casual vibe. Perfect spot for lunch!

Outdoor dining

Burger with Brussels sprouts slaw only

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Shared order of Philly roast pork sandwich, Buffalo wings, & large fries. All were delicious!

Zoey's Double Hex

4.0(344 reviews)

7.8 mi

just coming on here after a situation that happened. I read Ava's recent review. I was sitting in…read morethe booth next to Ava and what looks to be her husband daughter and son. The restaurant was busy and it was obvious the staff was running around. The young lady took the check and once she gave it back to them the husband instantly said "you guys have an attitude" she justified that she was upset that he assumed they would put dirty silverware onto a clean table. He still argued with her and she obviously was upset. Everything in that review is false. It was a misunderstanding. We go into Zoey's regularly and the staff is always welcoming and nice. The two young ladies are always running around and I've never once seen them be unsanitary.

We were recommended this restaurant by the gentleman at the Vermont Welcome Center. It is cute and…read moreeasy to find. They said they had AC but it was pretty toasty in there and the waitress was definitely annoyed that we opened a window to try and catch a breeze. The food was pretty good! The Creole Burger wasn't spicy, though it seemed like it should have been, but still had a great taste. The crispy onions were delicious. The BBQ Mac n' Cheese was good and nice and filling.

Salmon Burger

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Exterior

Worthy Burger

4.3(414 reviews)

50.0 mi

Quick summary: Amazing burgers - and this claim from someone who is not a huge burger fan…read more I ate here for the first time last week - while on vacation. My wife is a big burger fan (FYI: she raved about her burger, too), so I decided to try the place out, since we were in the area. Bit hard to locate, but parking was fine. Since the weather was good, we ate outside. There is both open air & tent-covered seating options. Speaking of seating - you must memorize your table # BEFORE going inside to order as meals are delivered to your table. I ordered the "Big Daddy M": 6oz beef, medium-cooked, with Bayley Hazen blue cheese, caramelized onions, bacon bits, garlic aioli, bibb lettuce and red onions. What a heavenly, savory combination. Each bite was full of flavor. And the French Fries? Well, super tasty as well - I ate every potato fried crumb. At other places, fries are usually bland, but not here. The order service inside was pleasant and quick; be sure to note the chalk board with a list of food options (e.g. my Wife ordered a custom burger, just the way she wanted). After ordering we went back outside to our #'d table - wait for the food was relatively quick. When done eating, just leave your baskets, etc. on the table (there is a sign stating this practice). Note: while I did not have kids here, there were plenty of families with young kids & toddlers. I definitely want to try this place a 2nd time.

Fries are excellent, you get three choices. The burger was really good, unfortunately, the bun was…read morenot toasted or even warm. The atmosphere was good, and a lot of the other dishes were good as well.

Mushroom Swiss Burger was tasty!

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River Road Eatery

3.9(27 reviews)

0.1 mi

Swordfish special Friday night was delicious along with the tomato salad. My grandson ate all his…read morebuttered pasta. Brownie sundae hit the spot. Staff here is warm and welcoming! I would not hesitate to go back!

Stopped by here on Sunday for lunch with the family on the way back from skiing at Stratton. There…read morewas no wait, the service was great, and the waitress was very friendly. The restaurant was nice and open. The food was solid.

Seating area

Korean wings

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BLT chicken sandwich

Benedict's Eatery and Bar

3.7(52 reviews)

2.5 mi

Since breakfast options are limited on the mountain, we stopped here out of convenience and…read moreproximity. Waitress forgot to add ham to the omelet we ordered so that sucked. We were starving so not worth waiting for them to remake it. The avocado toast on "sourdough" was messy and not great. There was no seasoning or sauce/dressing so the food was just bland. Didn't know what a shaved egg was but found out it was a hard boiled egg sliced up. The sourdough isn't like the good quality I'm used to and it tasted like generic white bread. The food sustained me, but it was nothing spectacular. I did appreciate the eclectic 90s playlist that was on.

Oh man BLUF:…read moreStratton is a great mountain and I recommend going for a ski day but this may not be the most optional choice for food in the village base area Food: Bloody Mary 3/5: Pretty average Bloody Mary Jalapeño spicy burger 2/5: They forgot the jalapeño, egg, and spices Service: 3/5 Servers were nice but kept getting our orders wrong and didn't really fix everything

Beautiful view sitting outside

3 piggies!

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Happy belly skillet

Family Kitchen & Pizzeria

4.4(75 reviews)

1.8 mi

Small but nice and cozy pizza place with delicious pizza. Service was fast and place was cleanread more

Surprisingly good pizza. We have not tried much else, but they serve the best pizza I have had in…read moreSouthwest Vermont.

Inside

Mozzerella Sticks

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Interior

The Upper Pass Lodge

4.6(44 reviews)

6.7 mi

I stayed at Upper Pass Lodge with my son for 5 days while he attended the Chris Lewit Tennis Camp,…read moreand within 24 hours it felt less like a hotel and more like our home away from home. Vince, the owner, genuinely cares about every guest's experience. His pride in the lodge is evident, and I especially appreciated his honesty--he'll be the first to tell you this isn't a luxury four-star hotel. Instead, it's something even more memorable: a comfortable, safe, welcoming lodge full of character. It's like your favorite well-worn pair of slippers or a cozy blanket--relaxed, familiar, and exactly where you want to unwind after a busy day. Dennis runs the bar like Cheers--before long, everyone knows your name. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and it's easy to strike up conversations with both locals and fellow travelers. The rooms are basic but clean, the beds are comfortable, the water pressure is fantastic, and fresh towels are provided every day (thank you Terri!). We also loved the restaurant and bar, especially the daily specials like Meatball Monday, Taco Tuesday, and Burger Wednesday. The food was consistently delicious and reasonably priced.

For the 2nd time in a couple of years I stayed at the Upper Pass Lodge as part of a ski trip…read more Located at the base of Magic Mountain in Londonderry, Vt. it is conveniently about halfway between Okemo and Mount Snow where we had planned to ski on the Epic Pass. Upper Pass is a very nice ski lodge with a nice Vermont feel. The room was spacious and clean and in addition to the main bedroom there was a smaller bedroom with bunk beds and a sink. The decor was nice without being overbearing. Plenty of room, good TV, a desk and couple of comfortable beds. The bathroom was fine with a good shower. There was a small coffee maker in the room and they also stocked the room with some breakfast bars. The rooms do not have a refrigerator or microwave. In the lobby of the lodge is the Red Slate restaurant and bar which are not open on Monday or Tuesday. There is also a nice living room with a fireplace, couches and lots of games. Upper Pass Lodge is an excellent option if you are looking to stay in the Londonderry area. The lodge is welcoming and friendly, it has a great feel as an independent hotel, plus on the times I have stayed it has offered outstanding value for lodging on a Vermont ski trip. Okemo is about 1/2 hour away and Mount Snow is a bit further. The Upper Pass Lodge does hospitality right.

Dining room

Steak Montreal

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In the lounge

Fire Tower

3.6(174 reviews)

2.5 mi

•$$$

They say it's a summer menu. Maybe just shut it down for the summer. Tuna nachos, mushy pickled…read moreonions and the nachos melted in your mouth like powder, really weird. Summer salad has this really weird, thick sauce on the bottom. The lettuce came brown, like it's old. Fries for the smash burgers were like styrofoam. Had a summer sangria, which tasted like tang orange juice. Crispy Chicken was so crispy that it was hard as a rock. Menu hade all apps, four entrees and three sandwiches. Went with 7 people. Everyone was so disappointed. Lazy menu, lazy cooking and lazy service. Maybe why not two tables on a Saturday night.

We had dinner here one night we were in town. Everything is just okay. Since there's limited…read moreoptions on the mountain, I guess the restaurants can get away with the lack of seasoning on everything. I had an 8oz filet which was cooked perfectly but just bland. It looked pretty but tasted average. The brussel sprouts were just fried, no flavor, no balsamic, nothing. Bland ! The green beans were drowned in garlic which saved them. Espresso martinis were good. The yellow fin tuna appetizer was decent and the crispy rice it was served on was tasty. Still on the bland side.. more rice than tuna. We ordered a winter salad to go and it was literally such a joke of a salad, especially for the price. A handful of mixed greens, two tiny slivers of squash, a sprinkle of red onion, disgusting dressing, and a quarter sized amount of cranberries. Little 2oz cup of goat cheese (which was the best part). Absolutely laughable. We ordered the tartufo flatbread and again, just bland. Didn't taste any truffle and it just wasn't great. The best thing I had by far was the brownie with icecream. Definitely the best part of the gigantic meal we had.

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Heidi O.

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3 years ago

Went to Workhorse Cafe on a recommendation from a friend. She said we must go. So since our rental house was 1 mile away, we went. I was there 3 times in 4 days! It did not disappoint! My only complaint it is so far from my home in NJ! Emily was awesome and welcoming and helpful. This place is a must visit!! I'll Miss you guys!! read more

Julie H.

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7 years ago

Great food great find! Delicious home cooking Hand cut fries were crispy and perfect Grilled cheese made to perfection Nice staff Delicious cookies!!! Definitely a go too comfort food place doing it right! read more

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