We go to Vermont from New Jersey just to have breakfast at Rustic Roots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Rose Sweeney
Pleasant atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flapjacks
Daron Hume
This place has literally the worst ham I've ever tasted. I got the eggs benedict and the ham was gross. I figured I just got unlucky. We went there again. I got something else that came with ham on the side. Once again it tasted like a dish rag. Do not get the ham.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Allise Hewes
The best restaurant on the planet. I moved away from Vermont 3 years ago and still think about the breakfast, confit salad and beautiful space. I can’t wait to go back! Still in withdrawal after going most weekends. Ashley is the best and the whole team is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Bean
Beautiful atmosphere, kind staff, the foods full of flavors and when staff recommends something really delicious please try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R B
Wild mushroom and truffle cheese omelette was excellent with home fries and a popover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom and Cheese Omelette
Rick Valenta
Good food, and friendly staff. Slllooooooowwwwwww service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Joe Arozarena
Small, inconspicuous location with excellent food and a variety of unusual offerings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Zachary DiMotta
The OG Benedict was the best Eggs Benedict I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Phil Dowd
My partner and I visited for brunch this morning. While the food was overall excellent, there were a few things that are keeping it from a 5 star rating from us.
Items ordered: Brioche French toast, Breakfast in Jersey, popover
Pros: - The quality of the food was phenomenal. Fresh and hot. The French toast was flavorful and sweet, almost perfect. - The breakfast sandwich was flavorful and the portion size was good. - I can confidently say the homefries were the best I've ever had, and I've had a ton of homefries over the years across New England - Waitstaff is very friendly, hard working, and accomodating - Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food; much less than I've paid at far worse places!
Cons: - Wait times were VERY high. When we arrived around 11:15, we were quoted at 30 minutes but got in sooner. The couple after us was quoted at 50-70 minutes. If you're going to come, her here early if you can - The breakfast sandwich didn't say it came with homefries, so my partner ordered a side of them instead, but it ended up coming with them anyway. So we got incurred a charge that could have been avoided - The popover was unfortunately overcooked and was supposed to come with marmalade but did not - Only a few Waitstaff which can make service a bit slow. This place would run much more efficiently if they hired on another waiter.
Overall: We would absolutely come back I would recommend Rustic Roots to anyone in the area looking for a nice breakfast, even if you have to go a bit out of the way. If they can fix up the few issues mentioned, it would be an easy 5 stars!
Parking: There is a small lot to park in at the back which can fill quickly
Saturday morning got your Kettle Corn Pancakes too thick, dry and tasteless cold syrup no butter in my togo bag I was DISAPPOINTED, but the coffee was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Eric Wamsganz
A fast-paced good home cooked food old Backstreet Diner style. Eclectic style food alongside the diner food make this place a Hidden Gem. One finds himself surprised buy the new choices for a diner selection! A must experience place make sure to put it on your travel list Ask for Blake, her spirit is infectious alongside her courteous and professional service
Wheelchair accessibility: A decent-sized ramp will provide access to all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Eggs Benedict, Eggs Benedict, Baked Blueberry Pancakes, Shirred Eggs, Caramel French Toast, Chicken and Waffles, House Quiche
Erik
Meh. Beautiful location. Nice atmosphere. Food was meh. Wait staff was really nice.
Updated review: I initially didn't plan to write a detailed review, but the owner's response prompted me to share my experience. After I described the food as 'meh', the owner insulted me by suggesting I should stick to McDonald's. The truth is, neither meal had any flavor; both were bland, overcooked, and overpriced. Even the Bloody Mary lacked flavor, and I had to add hot sauce to make it palatable. The service was extremely slow and inefficient, likely due to poor management.
I wouldn't recommend this place, nor would I return. The owner's insulting response to my feedback—despite my praise for the setting and atmosphere—speaks volumes about their attitude toward customers. My McDonald's comment was meant as a joke, but it turns out, you’re not even at that level. You're just a restaurant with a beautiful setting and a nice atmosphere but 'meh' food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Michael Jarossy
This cute little cafe has some very tasty brunch offerings. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff.
We go to Vermont from New Jersey just to have breakfast at Rustic Roots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Pleasant atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flapjacks
This place has literally the worst ham I've ever tasted. I got the eggs benedict and the ham was gross. I figured I just got unlucky. We went there again. I got something else that came with ham on the side. Once again it tasted like a dish rag. Do not get the ham.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
The best restaurant on the planet. I moved away from Vermont 3 years ago and still think about the breakfast, confit salad and beautiful space. I can’t wait to go back! Still in withdrawal after going most weekends. Ashley is the best and the whole team is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful atmosphere, kind staff, the foods full of flavors and when staff recommends something really delicious please try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wild mushroom and truffle cheese omelette was excellent with home fries and a popover.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom and Cheese Omelette
Good food, and friendly staff. Slllooooooowwwwwww service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Small, inconspicuous location with excellent food and a variety of unusual offerings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The OG Benedict was the best Eggs Benedict I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
My partner and I visited for brunch this morning. While the food was overall excellent, there were a few things that are keeping it from a 5 star rating from us.
Items ordered: Brioche French toast, Breakfast in Jersey, popover
Pros:
- The quality of the food was phenomenal. Fresh and hot. The French toast was flavorful and sweet, almost perfect.
- The breakfast sandwich was flavorful and the portion size was good.
- I can confidently say the homefries were the best I've ever had, and I've had a ton of homefries over the years across New England
- Waitstaff is very friendly, hard working, and accomodating
- Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food; much less than I've paid at far worse places!
Cons:
- Wait times were VERY high. When we arrived around 11:15, we were quoted at 30 minutes but got in sooner. The couple after us was quoted at 50-70 minutes. If you're going to come, her here early if you can
- The breakfast sandwich didn't say it came with homefries, so my partner ordered a side of them instead, but it ended up coming with them anyway. So we got incurred a charge that could have been avoided
- The popover was unfortunately overcooked and was supposed to come with marmalade but did not
- Only a few Waitstaff which can make service a bit slow. This place would run much more efficiently if they hired on another waiter.
Overall: We would absolutely come back I would recommend Rustic Roots to anyone in the area looking for a nice breakfast, even if you have to go a bit out of the way. If they can fix up the few issues mentioned, it would be an easy 5 stars!
Parking: There is a small lot to park in at the back which can fill quickly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caramel French Toast
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Saturday morning got your Kettle Corn Pancakes too thick, dry and tasteless cold syrup no butter in my togo bag I was DISAPPOINTED, but the coffee was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
A fast-paced good home cooked food old Backstreet Diner style. Eclectic style food alongside the diner food make this place a Hidden Gem. One finds himself surprised buy the new choices for a diner selection! A must experience place make sure to put it on your travel list
Ask for Blake, her spirit is infectious alongside her courteous and professional service
Wheelchair accessibility: A decent-sized ramp will provide access to all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Eggs Benedict, Eggs Benedict, Baked Blueberry Pancakes, Shirred Eggs, Caramel French Toast, Chicken and Waffles, House Quiche
Meh. Beautiful location. Nice atmosphere. Food was meh. Wait staff was really nice.
Updated review:
I initially didn't plan to write a detailed review, but the owner's response prompted me to share my experience. After I described the food as 'meh', the owner insulted me by suggesting I should stick to McDonald's. The truth is, neither meal had any flavor; both were bland, overcooked, and overpriced. Even the Bloody Mary lacked flavor, and I had to add hot sauce to make it palatable. The service was extremely slow and inefficient, likely due to poor management.
I wouldn't recommend this place, nor would I return. The owner's insulting response to my feedback—despite my praise for the setting and atmosphere—speaks volumes about their attitude toward customers. My McDonald's comment was meant as a joke, but it turns out, you’re not even at that level. You're just a restaurant with a beautiful setting and a nice atmosphere but 'meh' food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
This cute little cafe has some very tasty brunch offerings. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff.
Parking: Parking lot behind the main building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lox Scramble
Great place for brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Popover, Fried Potatoes, Mushroom and Cheese Omelette
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