I’ve been coming to American Flatbread for almost 40 years now, and every time I return, it’s like stepping into a pocket of peaceful magic where the world slows down and everything just… feels right. Nestled in the green heart of Waitsfield, this place is more than a restaurant—it’s a ritual.
The energy here is grounded and glowing, from the giant clay hearth oven that radiates warmth and love, to the open fields where kids run barefoot under the mountain sky. The barn hums with life—laughter, good vibes, and the scent of wood smoke mingling with fresh basil and melting cheese. You can taste the care in every flatbread, each one a canvas of local ingredients from farmers who know the land and love what they grow.
The food? Soulful and straight from the land. The Evolution Salad bowls packed with greens so fresh you’d swear they were picked moments ago. The Revolution and Punctuated Equilibrium are more than menu items—they’re philosophies, slices of something deeper.
Don’t leave without getting the brownie sundae. It’s a masterpiece, topped with hot fudge and scoops of ice cream that swirl together like yin and yang. It’s peace, love, and chocolate.
American Flatbread isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a place to feel grounded, grateful, and full.
And yeah, there’s usually a wait. We get there early, post up by the bonfire, and sip on some of the best local brews Vermont has to offer, under a sky that always seems to be putting on a show. Let the mountain air work its magic.
This place has soul. It feeds more than your stomach—it fills your spirit. After three and a half decades of going, I can say with love and certainty: American Flatbread isn’t just a meal. It’s home.
Drew Celeste
$34 for a pizza is a little steep, but delicious! No straws were odd with our drinks. Paper straws aren’t bad for the environment!
Just not what it used to be. Hostess was so rude it was hard to imagine. When asked about the status of our table, she said “by having this conversation with me you are delaying your table”. Pizza also down a couple pegs. Sad to see..
Aaron Bell
Phenomenal pizza as always, made fresh in the room in their oven right before your eyes with local ingredients. They are busy and so the wait for a table can be long, but the results are worth it.
Barry Silverman
Great food
Hana
Waited over an hour and a half to be seated on a Friday night, but food and environment were excellent! Highly recommend their salad with goat cheese and new Vermont sausage flatbread.
Terry Winkler
Back in the area on holiday. I was just thinking about the last time we went to this place, what a fiasco! Rude obnoxious place, make you wait hours for subpar food. The business model works well for them, but not for the customer. I would never return to this place under any circumstance.
Slick S
Visiting from out of state, and didn't know what to expect with Vermont flatbread pizza. Ordered the "new Vermont sausage" pizza to go, and it was delicious. All the ingredients tasted good, and they gave enough evenly distributed amount. Not a whole lot of sausage though. Blonde woman working the phone and who served me was exceptionally nice. Could hear people thanking her for her good service, when I was calling. Only reason it's not 5 stars, is that it was $31 for a pizza that I ate by myself. For that price, I thought I would have leftovers. Very tasty though, would recommend.
Not only was it the best pizza and salad we’ve ever had, but it was some of the best FOOD we’ve ever had. Fresh, farm-to-table ingredients. Absolutely amazing atmosphere; it was an unforgettable experience that we will remember forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Flatbreads
David French
Great ambiance and super food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Flatbreads, Fresh Ingredients, Sausage Pizza
Johan Naviel
Best Pizza in the AREA!! I was staying in the area with my friend and we passed this location several times wondering what the business was since it always looked busy in the evening, while searching for dinner we found out it was actually American Flatbread!! We made plans to go the next evening, I will note that we had a 45 min wait but that is on us (we went around 6pm) and it gets busy early evening. I would advise to go really early or later at night. You can grab a drink at the bar and look through the menu while you wait as you will put in your order before you’re walked to your table. The pizza came out fairly quickly for how busy it was, let me tell you!! It was so so GOOD!! Great Flatbread style pizza (I asked for extra cheese because why wouldn’t I!?). Please visit if you can, the outdoor area is great with fire pits and outdoor areas to hangout and wait out on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B H
Great food!
Lucas Smith
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Love going here when I visit Vermont!
Insanely good pizza and beer selection.
I’ve been coming to American Flatbread for almost 40 years now, and every time I return, it’s like stepping into a pocket of peaceful magic where the world slows down and everything just… feels right. Nestled in the green heart of Waitsfield, this place is more than a restaurant—it’s a ritual.
The energy here is grounded and glowing, from the giant clay hearth oven that radiates warmth and love, to the open fields where kids run barefoot under the mountain sky. The barn hums with life—laughter, good vibes, and the scent of wood smoke mingling with fresh basil and melting cheese. You can taste the care in every flatbread, each one a canvas of local ingredients from farmers who know the land and love what they grow.
The food? Soulful and straight from the land. The Evolution Salad bowls packed with greens so fresh you’d swear they were picked moments ago. The Revolution and Punctuated Equilibrium are more than menu items—they’re philosophies, slices of something deeper.
Don’t leave without getting the brownie sundae. It’s a masterpiece, topped with hot fudge and scoops of ice cream that swirl together like yin and yang. It’s peace, love, and chocolate.
American Flatbread isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a place to feel grounded, grateful, and full.
And yeah, there’s usually a wait. We get there early, post up by the bonfire, and sip on some of the best local brews Vermont has to offer, under a sky that always seems to be putting on a show. Let the mountain air work its magic.
This place has soul. It feeds more than your stomach—it fills your spirit. After three and a half decades of going, I can say with love and certainty: American Flatbread isn’t just a meal. It’s home.
$34 for a pizza is a little steep, but delicious! No straws were odd with our drinks. Paper straws aren’t bad for the environment!
Amazing wood fired pizza, farm fresh salads, highly recommend.
Just not what it used to be. Hostess was so rude it was hard to imagine. When asked about the status of our table, she said “by having this conversation with me you are delaying your table”. Pizza also down a couple pegs. Sad to see..
Phenomenal pizza as always, made fresh in the room in their oven right before your eyes with local ingredients.
They are busy and so the wait for a table can be long, but the results are worth it.
Great food
Waited over an hour and a half to be seated on a Friday night, but food and environment were excellent! Highly recommend their salad with goat cheese and new Vermont sausage flatbread.
Back in the area on holiday. I was just thinking about the last time we went to this place, what a fiasco!
Rude obnoxious place, make you wait hours for subpar food. The business model works well for them, but not for the customer.
I would never return to this place under any circumstance.
Visiting from out of state, and didn't know what to expect with Vermont flatbread pizza.
Ordered the "new Vermont sausage" pizza to go, and it was delicious. All the ingredients tasted good, and they gave enough evenly distributed amount. Not a whole lot of sausage though.
Blonde woman working the phone and who served me was exceptionally nice. Could hear people thanking her for her good service, when I was calling.
Only reason it's not 5 stars, is that it was $31 for a pizza that I ate by myself. For that price, I thought I would have leftovers. Very tasty though, would recommend.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flatbreads, Sausage Pizza
Restaurantji Recommends
Not only was it the best pizza and salad we’ve ever had, but it was some of the best FOOD we’ve ever had. Fresh, farm-to-table ingredients. Absolutely amazing atmosphere; it was an unforgettable experience that we will remember forever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Flatbreads
Great ambiance and super food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Flatbreads, Fresh Ingredients, Sausage Pizza
Best Pizza in the AREA!! I was staying in the area with my friend and we passed this location several times wondering what the business was since it always looked busy in the evening, while searching for dinner we found out it was actually American Flatbread!! We made plans to go the next evening, I will note that we had a 45 min wait but that is on us (we went around 6pm) and it gets busy early evening. I would advise to go really early or later at night. You can grab a drink at the bar and look through the menu while you wait as you will put in your order before you’re walked to your table. The pizza came out fairly quickly for how busy it was, let me tell you!! It was so so GOOD!! Great Flatbread style pizza (I asked for extra cheese because why wouldn’t I!?). Please visit if you can, the outdoor area is great with fire pits and outdoor areas to hangout and wait out on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Love going here when I visit Vermont!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flatbreads
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