Tiffany's Montpelier Guidebook
Food scene
European style coffee/espresso/tea options, THE BEST Pastries for breakfast, brunch or bring home for a delicious dessert- short walk to Main Street!
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Bohemian Bakery
83 Main StEuropean style coffee/espresso/tea options, THE BEST Pastries for breakfast, brunch or bring home for a delicious dessert- short walk to Main Street!
Best place to get a LARGE ‘Radical’ size cup of coffee, Yerba, and other hot/cold drinks along with standard coffee shopped pasties, bagels, and egg sandwiches. High quality- locally sourced ingredients. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Capitol Grounds
27 State StBest place to get a LARGE ‘Radical’ size cup of coffee, Yerba, and other hot/cold drinks along with standard coffee shopped pasties, bagels, and egg sandwiches. High quality- locally sourced ingredients. Indoor and outdoor seating.
A beautiful bistro/restaurant, casual atmosphere - think small delicious menu- tapas, small plates, entrees, unique cocktails and wine selection. My absolute favorite place to eat in town.
Ondis
A beautiful bistro/restaurant, casual atmosphere - think small delicious menu- tapas, small plates, entrees, unique cocktails and wine selection. My absolute favorite place to eat in town.
The most delicious Thai food in Central VT- spicy with an option to add even more heat! Fresh ingredients! Open only for lunch Monday- Saturday. Closed for vacation a couple times of year so check their FB ahead of time :(
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Wilaiwan's Kitchen
34 State StThe most delicious Thai food in Central VT- spicy with an option to add even more heat! Fresh ingredients! Open only for lunch Monday- Saturday. Closed for vacation a couple times of year so check their FB ahead of time :(
Best option for fast take out! My favorite is the Vietnamese Crepe (I order it without pork) the rolls are good, can’t go wrong w the Pho, my Dad likes the green papaya salad- also the Boba Tea is uniquely blended and comes in many flavors- I order the Thai iced tea add Boba.
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Pho Capital
107 State StBest option for fast take out! My favorite is the Vietnamese Crepe (I order it without pork) the rolls are good, can’t go wrong w the Pho, my Dad likes the green papaya salad- also the Boba Tea is uniquely blended and comes in many flavors- I order the Thai iced tea add Boba.
This is the better of the 2 offerings of Nepalese style food- indoor dining very clean and friendly staff- take out also available. All options consistently delicious!
Ksherpa Dinner House
This is the better of the 2 offerings of Nepalese style food- indoor dining very clean and friendly staff- take out also available. All options consistently delicious!
Best pizza in town- wood fired and sourdough crust- fresh high quality ingredients won’t give you a tummy ache like some of the other options in town. It’s on the $$$ side but- compared to the other option (positive pie) the few extra dollars are worth it! Salad is delicious too!
Woodbelly Pizza
79 Barre StBest pizza in town- wood fired and sourdough crust- fresh high quality ingredients won’t give you a tummy ache like some of the other options in town. It’s on the $$$ side but- compared to the other option (positive pie) the few extra dollars are worth it! Salad is delicious too!
farm to table with relaxed casual atmosphere (dress up or down) high quality, fresh ingredients- something for everyone (vegan-vegetarian-omnivore-carnivore) recently I’ve noticed most menu options lean a bit on the buttery/fat/cheese/fried end of cooking - check their website for current menu posting before you go.
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Oakes & Evelyn
52 State Streetfarm to table with relaxed casual atmosphere (dress up or down) high quality, fresh ingredients- something for everyone (vegan-vegetarian-omnivore-carnivore) recently I’ve noticed most menu options lean a bit on the buttery/fat/cheese/fried end of cooking - check their website for current menu posting before you go.
Traditional American menu- something for everyone, spacious indoor and outdoor seating options. Large portions, large drink menu, fun and friendly atmosphere in the dining room and bar area!
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J Morgan's Steakhouse
100 State StTraditional American menu- something for everyone, spacious indoor and outdoor seating options. Large portions, large drink menu, fun and friendly atmosphere in the dining room and bar area!
This is not in Montpelier but if you have to have Chinese or Japanese food this is worth the 10 min drive to Barre. Large menu decent quality- I recommend trying their drinks too! Nice bar and dining room although I always bring it back home. Please do not order the Chinese food in Montpelier… you’ll be disappointed and possibly unwell.
Asian Gourmet
276 N Main StThis is not in Montpelier but if you have to have Chinese or Japanese food this is worth the 10 min drive to Barre. Large menu decent quality- I recommend trying their drinks too! Nice bar and dining room although I always bring it back home. Please do not order the Chinese food in Montpelier… you’ll be disappointed and possibly unwell.
Bars
Beer and Spirits
‘A dive bar for nice people’ seriously- this place is for everyone. A fun hang out with pool tables and music, and other entertainment- if you want to cut loose, meet some characters, or people watch- this is the place.
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Charlie O's
70 Main St‘A dive bar for nice people’ seriously- this place is for everyone. A fun hang out with pool tables and music, and other entertainment- if you want to cut loose, meet some characters, or people watch- this is the place.
Craft Beer Mecca! All the VT (and NH,ME too) Beers you could want to taste. Also no/low Alcohol options like local kombucha on tap. There is dining room seating too. The pub menu is small but delicious everything from apps to small plates, and dinners.
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Three Penny Taproom
108 Main StCraft Beer Mecca! All the VT (and NH,ME too) Beers you could want to taste. Also no/low Alcohol options like local kombucha on tap. There is dining room seating too. The pub menu is small but delicious everything from apps to small plates, and dinners.
This is a cool bar/music venue with a small bistro menu. Always a fun time had by all and like most places in Montpelier a diverse crowd- all are welcome!
Bent Nails Bistro
4 Langdon StreetThis is a cool bar/music venue with a small bistro menu. Always a fun time had by all and like most places in Montpelier a diverse crowd- all are welcome!
FUNKY Market- Eatery- Bar
Amazing-quirky-artsy-cool market/eatery/bar! Very short drive from town and worth it! Great focaccia style pizzas on Fridays, unique dinners on Saturdays, very cool market with diverse wine and grocery provisions - check the Fox Market social media pages for the schedule of fun events like dance parties and game nights!
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Fox Market and Bar
3070 US-2Amazing-quirky-artsy-cool market/eatery/bar! Very short drive from town and worth it! Great focaccia style pizzas on Fridays, unique dinners on Saturdays, very cool market with diverse wine and grocery provisions - check the Fox Market social media pages for the schedule of fun events like dance parties and game nights!
Grocery Market
Places to purchase food and household basics
Open from 9-1 on Saturdays, you can enjoy music, prepared foods, handmade wares, fresh produce and meats, all from farmers, artisans, cooks from around central vermont! Just a short walk downtown, it’s a relaxed and fun way to spend the morning. Winter markets are held indoors- check market website for details
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Capital City Farmers Market
133 State StreetOpen from 9-1 on Saturdays, you can enjoy music, prepared foods, handmade wares, fresh produce and meats, all from farmers, artisans, cooks from around central vermont! Just a short walk downtown, it’s a relaxed and fun way to spend the morning. Winter markets are held indoors- check market website for details
This Co-Op is the place to find local specialty items, organic local Veg and meats. Best option to find any gluten free, vegan or other dietary specific foods. Check out the prepare food bar and deli menu for a quick delicious meal, great option for bringing home or eat in the co-op dining room with beautiful views of the winooksi river!
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Hunger Mountain Coop station
623 Stone Cutters WayThis Co-Op is the place to find local specialty items, organic local Veg and meats. Best option to find any gluten free, vegan or other dietary specific foods. Check out the prepare food bar and deli menu for a quick delicious meal, great option for bringing home or eat in the co-op dining room with beautiful views of the winooksi river!
Standard grocery market walking distance or short drive from the apartment. Good deals, friendly staff and atmosphere. Pick up and delivery options available using Shaws app and instacart.
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Shaw's
2 Main StStandard grocery market walking distance or short drive from the apartment. Good deals, friendly staff and atmosphere. Pick up and delivery options available using Shaws app and instacart.
Unique Shops
Beautiful shop with a variety of self care items using high quality herbal blends. Custom blends also available.
Grian Herbs
34 Elm StBeautiful shop with a variety of self care items using high quality herbal blends. Custom blends also available.
High quality cosmetic/toiletries for men, women, children- also a large selection of jewelry, accessories, soft leisure wear, and pretty skirts, dresses, and tops. Owner Kelly and her team are extremely knowledgeable about their products and provide friendly expert service!
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Splash Naturals
71 Main StHigh quality cosmetic/toiletries for men, women, children- also a large selection of jewelry, accessories, soft leisure wear, and pretty skirts, dresses, and tops. Owner Kelly and her team are extremely knowledgeable about their products and provide friendly expert service!
Looking for that unique-cool- bohemian outfit to wear while visiting VT? This is the place!
Salaam Boutique
50 State StLooking for that unique-cool- bohemian outfit to wear while visiting VT? This is the place!
Great shop to stop in and get unique high quality pet supplies and snacks, friendly four legged staff greet you at the door!
The Quirky Pet
5 State StGreat shop to stop in and get unique high quality pet supplies and snacks, friendly four legged staff greet you at the door!
Best spot for VT souvenirs and gifts also a great selection for greeting cards and other gift items- a little of everything including VT favorite: SKIDA hats and accessories.
Capitol Stationers Inc.
Best spot for VT souvenirs and gifts also a great selection for greeting cards and other gift items- a little of everything including VT favorite: SKIDA hats and accessories.
Cool Jewels
2 State StBeads, Gems, other strange items…
All the gear and clothing you need for your favorite outdoor activities in VT! Plus a gear shop to help you with repairs or adjustments! Also a good spot to pick up wool socks and base layers for cold weather sight seeing!
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Onion River Outdoors
89 Langdon StAll the gear and clothing you need for your favorite outdoor activities in VT! Plus a gear shop to help you with repairs or adjustments! Also a good spot to pick up wool socks and base layers for cold weather sight seeing!
A super fun toy store for ages 0-100 that has EVERYTHING! Play Mobil, Lego, calico critters, barbie, artisan puppets, board games, science games, coloring books for all ages and MORE.
Woodbury Mountain Toys
27 State StA super fun toy store for ages 0-100 that has EVERYTHING! Play Mobil, Lego, calico critters, barbie, artisan puppets, board games, science games, coloring books for all ages and MORE.
Easy Hiking and Dog Park
Home to many trails for all abilities also some picnic areas. I believe there are also biking trails for mountain bikes and ‘fat tire’ bikes
Well behaved pups are welcome on the trails and there is a designated dog park area.
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Hubbard Park
400 Parkway StHome to many trails for all abilities also some picnic areas. I believe there are also biking trails for mountain bikes and ‘fat tire’ bikes
Well behaved pups are welcome on the trails and there is a designated dog park area.
Beautiful light walking and bike trails, (or snow shoe in the winter) gardens, and a few places to respectfully take a dip into the river. Check their website for special events like seasonal birdwatching groups and guided walks.
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North Branch Nature Center
713 Elm StBeautiful light walking and bike trails, (or snow shoe in the winter) gardens, and a few places to respectfully take a dip into the river. Check their website for special events like seasonal birdwatching groups and guided walks.
Artsy Movie House
Cool spot to see artsy- avant-garde films… small but ‘normal’ style theater upstairs, cool couches and chairs lounge style theater in the basement… snacks including alcoholic beverages served.
Cool spot to see artsy- avant-garde films… small but ‘normal’ style theater upstairs, cool couches and chairs- lounge style theater in the basement… snacks including alcoholic beverages served.
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Savoy Theatre
26 Main StCool spot to see artsy- avant-garde films… small but ‘normal’ style theater upstairs, cool couches and chairs- lounge style theater in the basement… snacks including alcoholic beverages served.