Vermont Cafes

As its name implies, this casual eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The family-friendly café features made-from-scratch cooking, and is known for its generous servings. Located in Vergennes’s historic downtown area, they’re open every day. Visitors can expect a casual ambiance in their vintage dining room, or seasonally, on their sidewalk patio.

Hearty fare ranges at 3 Squares Cafe from organic burgers to homemade hummus to challah french toast. There are also several vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The cafe prides itself on the use of local produce, organic meats, locally-roasted coffee, homemade soups, freshly baked pastries, craft beer, and regional wines.

3 Squares Cafe, 141 Main Street, Vergennes, VT, Phone: 802-877-2772

Cafe Mediterano is a casual café with counter service located in Essex Junction, Vermont. The café, open Tuesdays through Saturdays, has a casual ambiance with sunny yellow walls, large windows, wood flooring, and bistro-style wood tables.

Fare here is primarily Greek, featuring hearty portions of seasoned beef and lamb on gyro wraps, pitas, and platters. Guests will appreciate the cevapi – small spiced rolls of meat grilled, Balkan burgers, and Sarajevo sausages. For the less adventurous, there are also standard burgers and fries. The homemade baklava is a must at the end of a great meal. Limited Bosnian groceries are also available, and the café TV is tuned to a Sarajevo station.

Cafe Mediterano, 17 Park Street, Essex Junction, VT, Phone: 802-878-9333

Espresso Bueno does exactly what the name implies, serves up an array of drinks that start with double ristretto (concentrated) shots of espresso. The coffee house’s signature coffee and espresso comes from local roaster, Vermont Artisan Coffee Roasters. But, since they’re independent, they feature regional specialty coffee roasters. Other beverages range from mulled cider to chai tea latte to steaming hot chocolate.

Guests will also find tap beer, craft cocktails, and wine on the menu. Guests can expect a delicious menu of pastries along with breakfast and lunch items. The coffeehouse also presents the work of local artists and regional musicians.

Espresso Bueno, 248 North Main Street, Barre, VT, Phone: 802-479-0896

Garden of Eatin’ Cafe offers guests a unique dining experience. Situated inside the 6000-square-foot greenhouse of Gardener’s Supply in Williston, Vermont, the café serves a healthy lunch menu all day. Diners can expect house made soups, fresh quiche, sumptuous salads, specialty sandwiches, and an array of baked goods.

Plus, wine and craft beer are also available. The café does a brisk take-out business for local professionals and visitors, but the eat-in experience is well worth sitting down and enjoying a meal among lush floral surroundings. Diners can also take advantage of the onsite children’s playground.

Garden of Eatin’ Cafe, 472 Marshall Avenue, Williston, VT, Phone: 802-872-7687

Mojo Cafe is a contemporary tex-mex café in Ludlow, Vermont. Their menu is dominated by from scratch food that’s created from local ingredients and rooted in Mexican and Cajun flavors. Guests can expect everything from Po Boy sandwiches to burritos to tacos.

Tacos range from Thai to Nashville, and diners who love pho will find it here, as will those looking for a good taco salad. It’s a great spot for either lunch or dinner, with food served in an edgy, urban atmosphere. Guest can complement their meals with hand-picked craft draught brews. There is also a kid-friendly menu that will satisfy the palates of the little ones.

Mojo Cafe, 106 Main Street, Ludlow, VT, Phone: 802-228-6656