Heavenly baked goods! The pastry chef is a true master. The ham and cheese croissant might feed 4 people, but you won’t want to share it. Perfectly buttery and flaky and full of flavor. And the fresh brioche sticky bun? Speechless.
Allysa Rebar
We ate outside and loved the visual atmosphere, but the music that night was incredibly loud. They had what appeared to be a wedding party so perhaps that was why, but it seemed very unnecessary and made it hard to talk. The food was good, but most of it was pretty expensive for the size of the dish. The pizza was big and delicious though! Something to note if you're bringing young kids - they don't have much that can come out fast and be a good option for kids. We asked for just a few chips for our son to snack on while we waited for pizza but we couldn't get any. Totally on us for forgetting snacks, but it would have been nice.
Julie Florio
Incredible. The cocktails and food are delicious. I will be dreaming of the focaccia.
Robert Sturtevant
We are in town for a wedding. The bride and groom hosted a reception here. Servers couldn’t have been more kind and attentive. Empty plates, glasses and used utensils were whisked away promptly. The outdoor post and beam area is inviting and comfortable. The delicious pizzas were never in short supply and perfectly wood fired. The house pickled veggies were incredible. Nice and crisp without being overly briny. The signature cocktails were delightful. If ever I find myself in Manchester again, this will be the first place I go!
ME Allan
Warm and friendly service. Delicious mocha latte and breakfast sando.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Grant
The chef is terrific at creating surprising dishes from produce from farms and locations near Manchester, VT. Each dish is sophisticated, combining textures and flavors that surprise you at each course. The staff is welcoming and you must even when there is a chill to the air sit out at The Yard!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Murphy
We waited an hour for two pizzas and a salad. The salad came out after 25 minutes. At the hour mark we asked the manager what was going on and rather than apologizing or offering any solution, they argued with us and said the kitchen was working as fast as they could. Which would have been a good lie if we hadn’t watched tables seated 30 minutes after us be served before we were. Also if we couldn’t see the kitchen from our seats.
I’ve worked in several bars and restaurants. I am pretty certain the bartender either forgot to ring in the food or forgot to fire the second course. And that would have been fine, if we had gotten an apology or a promise to rush our order (that we ended up needing to take to-go since it took so long). But no, all we got was a poor excuse from the manager that “it depends when the ticket hits the kitchen” with no acknowledgement that 60 minutes for two pizzas is ridiculous.
TLDR: poor service for average pizza.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
MCee
We came back our second morning in Manchester because we enjoyed the first visit so much. The breakfast toasts, pastries, and coffee were great. The yogurt parfait keeps you full all morning. The service was a highlight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Reinbold
Maybe the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had. Coffee was delicious. The nice lady at the counter remembered us from the day before. And the vibes are perfect. 10/10 I’d come here every day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Bigley
love this place! The Yard has great food, super grilled veggie dishes, delish pizza, and great drinks.
Ate at the yard tonight with a large group and the food was incredible and service impeccable! I have a few allergies that are a pain to accommodate and the waitstaff were so kind and went out of their way to help us - 10/10 experience!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caitlin Cunningham
If the restaurant is the treasure box, the people who work there are the real gems. The food is excellent, yes, and the space is beautiful, but it’s the feeling we get every time of it being a homecoming that makes this place a rare one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandra Ziegler
So happy to have The Crooked Ram in Manchester. Great food, inspired menu, young/cool vibe, good music, etc.. And great pastries/coffee in the AM. Great (and needed) addition to the area and has been fun to watch them grow over the years.
Dave Bedard
Terrific food and atmosphere. Plus dog friendly on the patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laxman Mandayam
Crooked Ram may be one of my favorite restaurants ever. The salads are exceptional. I dream about the salads. The ambience and the staff is excellent too.
Heavenly baked goods! The pastry chef is a true master. The ham and cheese croissant might feed 4 people, but you won’t want to share it. Perfectly buttery and flaky and full of flavor. And the fresh brioche sticky bun? Speechless.
We ate outside and loved the visual atmosphere, but the music that night was incredibly loud. They had what appeared to be a wedding party so perhaps that was why, but it seemed very unnecessary and made it hard to talk. The food was good, but most of it was pretty expensive for the size of the dish. The pizza was big and delicious though! Something to note if you're bringing young kids - they don't have much that can come out fast and be a good option for kids. We asked for just a few chips for our son to snack on while we waited for pizza but we couldn't get any. Totally on us for forgetting snacks, but it would have been nice.
Incredible. The cocktails and food are delicious. I will be dreaming of the focaccia.
We are in town for a wedding. The bride and groom hosted a reception here. Servers couldn’t have been more kind and attentive. Empty plates, glasses and used utensils were whisked away promptly. The outdoor post and beam area is inviting and comfortable. The delicious pizzas were never in short supply and perfectly wood fired. The house pickled veggies were incredible. Nice and crisp without being overly briny. The signature cocktails were delightful. If ever I find myself in Manchester again, this will be the first place I go!
Warm and friendly service. Delicious mocha latte and breakfast sando.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The chef is terrific at creating surprising dishes from produce from farms and locations near Manchester, VT. Each dish is sophisticated, combining textures and flavors that surprise you at each course. The staff is welcoming and you must even when there is a chill to the air sit out at The Yard!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We waited an hour for two pizzas and a salad. The salad came out after 25 minutes. At the hour mark we asked the manager what was going on and rather than apologizing or offering any solution, they argued with us and said the kitchen was working as fast as they could. Which would have been a good lie if we hadn’t watched tables seated 30 minutes after us be served before we were. Also if we couldn’t see the kitchen from our seats.
I’ve worked in several bars and restaurants. I am pretty certain the bartender either forgot to ring in the food or forgot to fire the second course. And that would have been fine, if we had gotten an apology or a promise to rush our order (that we ended up needing to take to-go since it took so long). But no, all we got was a poor excuse from the manager that “it depends when the ticket hits the kitchen” with no acknowledgement that 60 minutes for two pizzas is ridiculous.
TLDR: poor service for average pizza.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
We came back our second morning in Manchester because we enjoyed the first visit so much. The breakfast toasts, pastries, and coffee were great. The yogurt parfait keeps you full all morning. The service was a highlight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maybe the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had. Coffee was delicious. The nice lady at the counter remembered us from the day before. And the vibes are perfect. 10/10 I’d come here every day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
love this place! The Yard has great food, super grilled veggie dishes, delish pizza, and great drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Ate at the yard tonight with a large group and the food was incredible and service impeccable! I have a few allergies that are a pain to accommodate and the waitstaff were so kind and went out of their way to help us - 10/10 experience!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If the restaurant is the treasure box, the people who work there are the real gems. The food is excellent, yes, and the space is beautiful, but it’s the feeling we get every time of it being a homecoming that makes this place a rare one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So happy to have The Crooked Ram in Manchester. Great food, inspired menu, young/cool vibe, good music, etc.. And great pastries/coffee in the AM. Great (and needed) addition to the area and has been fun to watch them grow over the years.
Terrific food and atmosphere. Plus dog friendly on the patio.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crooked Ram may be one of my favorite restaurants ever. The salads are exceptional. I dream about the salads. The ambience and the staff is excellent too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Avocado Toast, Simple Salad
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