Restaurants near Middlesex

“Bent Nails Bistro has been reborn as Bent Nails Roadhouse, and the new location down the road in Middlesex is pretty groovy. We tried the burger, kale salad, and French dip sandwich, and all were tasty. We’ll definitely be back for more. The larger space also provides even more room for the creative and eclectic artwork, which is worth checking out on its own. Lots of cool pieces and a great overall experience!”

“What a gem of a spot! Easily the tastiest pizza in town! A higher price point than other places in town and worth every extra cent. The person who greeted and helped us was so welcoming and helpful. They also made a very tasty drink! we got our food to go, but ended up hanging out to play the Godzilla pinball machine in back. Woodbelly was incredibly inviting and has such great atmosphere, friendly hardworking staff, and absolutely amazing pizza!”

“Really great. My wife and i brought our 4 month old with us. We were pretty worried with it being a tight space, but he was a champ the whole time. Big win. The whole staff were very warm and welcoming of the situation. The food rocked. The cocktails were super good. Everything was excellently prepared. Thank you!”

“Best restaurant in Vermont, bar none. Nuff said.”

“Great rustic vibe down stairs with a more dining room lounge feel upstairs. Service was stellar, food was amazing, owners were enthusiastic and welcoming. Must try the nachos with blue cheese and bacon, they are amazing.”

“Great location and friendly staff. And that Maple ice cream!!! 👍🏼”

“A perfect little cafe with an excellent drink selection and baked goods. Wonderful for either in and out service or to sit and chat with a friend for hours. Excellent music and chill vibes.”

“We had a wonderful time. Both my kids enjoyed looking at the factory floor and sampling some ice cream. But book early as tours fill fast. They will book 2 weeks ahead of the date you are looking for.”

“Amazing and delicious bakery! Friendly staff and a great place for a yummy snack!”

“Been eating here ever since they opened granted sometimes there is some inconsistency but other than that it’s one of my favorite spots in Montpellier.”

“very friendly atmosphere. The staff go out of their way to make my kids feel loved everytime we go in. Best Bagels in VT”

“Janina and her team are incredibly talented! Months later, I still dream about our wedding cake. I genuinely catch myself thinking about making a trip back to Vermont just to have another slice! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about it, and it was one of the highlights of the day.

If you’re looking for a bakery that creates cakes that are every bit as delicious as they are beautiful, Red Poppy Bakery is the best of the best. We’re so grateful to Janina and her team for creating such a memorable part of our wedding, and we can’t recommend them highly enough.”

“Derrick is the most personable bartender in Montpelier and I’m SO HAPPY that Hugo’s brought back my wedge salad. Love the vibe here. Love the live music. What a gem💜”

“great food and great customer service ❤️”

“This experience was FANTASTIC! Drove by on my 5th Anniversary getaway with my wife, and spontaneously stopped in. Tom (Educational Director) was absolutely brilliant in describing different coffee brewing techniques and learned about varietals of coffee. 10,000,000% recommend this place. Tom is a keeper!”

“Very nice and quaint place. Would definitely recommend!!!”

“Penzo makes the perfect pizza. The dough is baked just right and there are enough tasty menu options that we can have a different meal each time we go. They are super friendly and just want to make the world a better place through good food. I'd also add that their prices are below the curve. We miss you in Montpelier!!!”

“I went to the Wayside Restaurant the other day. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. She did a great job. The food was ready in a short time and was delicious. I was very satisfied and it also is clean and neat. Definitely would recommend the restaurant.”

“My favorite venue to play, hang, and commence in swing dance with big bear! Coolest staff , I feel I’ve known my whole life after one gig. Can’t wait to play again . They treat artist righteous and respect and how they deserve where most others forget . And can’t wait to go see other acts and spread the love and support!”

“Don’t sleep on Indian-Nepali Kitchen— best Indian food in Vermont! The dishes are packed with so much flavor, the portions are generous, and the owners are super friendly! We jump at the opportunity to stop in and try something new every time we are in Montpelier. On one of our visits, my partner wanted a beer, and the owner let him try an imported Indian ale from his own stock. So good! Grab take out, or even better drop in and get the full experience!!”

“Amazing coffee and their scones are perfection! Definitely a great place to check out!”

“I’m a local. Been to Maxis many times. Consistently good all around!”

“One of the best places I’ve eaten in Vermont. The pork French dip is out of this world. So glad we stopped by”

“The menu was surprisingly large for such a small place, and the food was really good too. Definitely on par with some of the bigger restaurants. The family that works there is very kind, and fast with service. You can definitely tell they are putting a lot of heart into their business. They also sell a lot of other things like key chains, croc charms and even home-grown zucchini. I bought one of them and the person who I assumed to be the mom seemed genuinely excited that I was buying from them. I usually don’t write reviews, but I think this place definitely deserves the support.”

“Every time I've been, the menu has been almost entirely different and I've ordered a wide sampling from the menu. I've test to have a single bite of food that wasn't thoughtful, intentional, perfectly prepared, and delicious. The bar program is also fantastic, as is the service. I cannot recommend this spot highly enough!”

“Best coffee shop in Vermont. The staff is amazing and so helpful. We happily patronize Capitol Grounds weekly because of the quality coffee, chai tea lattes, and breakfast sandwiches.”

“Really good pho! Where we live, it’s hard to get authentic Vietnamese food and this was a real surprise pleasant surprise, and I will keep coming back every time I visit Montpelier!”

“Delicious food, made with fresh ingredients. The fact my cousin is the owner doesn't change my review.”

“Friendly staff, great beer selection and prices.”

“Food was just as good as we have heard, mad we haven’t come in sooner! Will be back for sure!”