You don’t have to head to the big cities to find the best food in Vermont. In fact, many of our foodie-worthy restaurants are tucked away in small towns throughout the state. From James Beard finalists to family-owned BBQ joints, check out some of the best places for food in small town, Vermont!
- Hen of the Wood - Waterbury
TripAdvisor/Mary C.
Google reviews/Eric LaMontagne This 1835 grist mill turned wooded dining cellar serves amazing farm-to-table meals from James Beard finalist and chef-owner Eric Warnstedt.
Address: 92 Stowe St #1117, Waterbury, VT 05676
- Curtis’s Barbecue - Putney
Curtis’ BBQ/Facebook
Curtis’ BBQ/Facebook This no-frills BBQ stop serves some of the best ribs in all of Vermont. Curtis’s of Putney, Vermont serves BBQ ribs and chicken from the window of a bus to be eaten at outdoor tables.
Address: 7 Putney Landing Rd, Putney, VT 05346
- Black Krim Diner - Randolph
Black Krim Diner/Facebook
Black Krim Tavern/Facebook This upscale American bistro changes its menu weekly, so there’s always an opportunity to try something new! Most of the produce they use comes from the family-run Pebble Brook Farm in West Brookfield, so you know you’re getting only the best from local farmers!
Address: 21 Merchants Row, Randolph, VT 05060
- Dot’s - Wilmington
Dot’s of Vermont/Facebook
TripAdvisor/Natalie S. For a more laid-back diner vibe, head to Dot’s in Wilmington. Tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner at an affordable price!
Address: 3 W Main St, Wilmington, VT 05363
- The Downtown Grocery - Ludlow
The Downtown Grocery/Facebook
The Downtown Grocery/Facebook Chef-owner Rogan Lechthaler uses farm ingredients to create innovative recipes at The Downtown Grocer in Ludlow. And all of their meat is cured onsite in the restaurant’s cellar.
Address: 41 S Depot St, Ludlow, VT 05149
- Parker Pie Company - West Glover
TripAdvisor/girasole9
TripAdvisor/CarolDM1900 Don’t be fooled. This old country store actually serves the best pizza in the area! In addition to pizza, this pub and restaurant serves a wide selection of beers brewed in Vermont and around the world.
Address: 161 County Rd, West Glover, VT 05875
- Keeper’s Cafe - Reading
Keeper’s A Country Cafe/Facebook
TripAdvisor/55meg It might be called Keeper’s Country Cafe, but this place is more than just a tiny cafe with coffee and scones. While the setting may be homey, this restaurant serves upscale bistro meals that will leave your tastebuds wanting more.
Address: 3685 VT-106, Reading, VT 05062
- The Garlic - Killington
The Garlic/Facebook
The Garlic/Facebook This casually sophisticated Italian restaurant offers a romantic ambiance that’ll make you feel like you’re dining in the Tuscany countryside. In addition to a variety of delicious pasta dishes, The Garlic offers an extensive wine list to pair your meal with.
Address: 1724 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 05751
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TripAdvisor/Mary C.
Google reviews/Eric LaMontagne
This 1835 grist mill turned wooded dining cellar serves amazing farm-to-table meals from James Beard finalist and chef-owner Eric Warnstedt.
Address: 92 Stowe St #1117, Waterbury, VT 05676
Curtis’ BBQ/Facebook
This no-frills BBQ stop serves some of the best ribs in all of Vermont. Curtis’s of Putney, Vermont serves BBQ ribs and chicken from the window of a bus to be eaten at outdoor tables.
Address: 7 Putney Landing Rd, Putney, VT 05346
Black Krim Diner/Facebook
Black Krim Tavern/Facebook
This upscale American bistro changes its menu weekly, so there’s always an opportunity to try something new! Most of the produce they use comes from the family-run Pebble Brook Farm in West Brookfield, so you know you’re getting only the best from local farmers!
Address: 21 Merchants Row, Randolph, VT 05060
Dot’s of Vermont/Facebook
TripAdvisor/Natalie S.
For a more laid-back diner vibe, head to Dot’s in Wilmington. Tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner at an affordable price!
Address: 3 W Main St, Wilmington, VT 05363
The Downtown Grocery/Facebook
Chef-owner Rogan Lechthaler uses farm ingredients to create innovative recipes at The Downtown Grocer in Ludlow. And all of their meat is cured onsite in the restaurant’s cellar.
Address: 41 S Depot St, Ludlow, VT 05149
TripAdvisor/girasole9
TripAdvisor/CarolDM1900
Don’t be fooled. This old country store actually serves the best pizza in the area! In addition to pizza, this pub and restaurant serves a wide selection of beers brewed in Vermont and around the world.
Address: 161 County Rd, West Glover, VT 05875
Keeper’s A Country Cafe/Facebook
TripAdvisor/55meg
It might be called Keeper’s Country Cafe, but this place is more than just a tiny cafe with coffee and scones. While the setting may be homey, this restaurant serves upscale bistro meals that will leave your tastebuds wanting more.
Address: 3685 VT-106, Reading, VT 05062
The Garlic/Facebook
This casually sophisticated Italian restaurant offers a romantic ambiance that’ll make you feel like you’re dining in the Tuscany countryside. In addition to a variety of delicious pasta dishes, The Garlic offers an extensive wine list to pair your meal with.
Address: 1724 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 05751
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Address: 7 Putney Landing Rd, Putney, VT 05346, USAAddress: 21 Merchants Row, Randolph, VT 05060, USAAddress: 3 W Main St, Wilmington, VT 05363, USAAddress: 41 S Depot St, Ludlow, VT 05149, USAAddress: 161 County Rd, West Glover, VT 05875, USAAddress: 3685 VT-106, Reading, VT 05062, USAAddress: 1724 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 05751, USA
