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AMERICAN DINER Coffee Corner 83 Main St., Montpelier, 229-9060 n meals: B, Bru, L n gluten-free opts., vegan-friendly n With its 1950s vibe intact, the old-school diner serves eggs O’Bryan with homemade corned-beef hash. Try the grilled chicken salad melt for lunch. A separate grill is used for vegetarian dishes. $
Common Café 12 Depot Sq., Northfield, 485-4011 n meals: B, L n veggie-friendly n Locals love the down-home feel and all the classics — eggs, hamburgers, biscuits and gravy. Weekend specials include crabmeat omelettes. $
L&M Diner 240 N. Main St., Barre, 622-0706 n closed: Mon.; meals: B, Bru, L; full bar n A six-page menu offers greasyspoon classics from omelettes and Benedicts to Cajun burgers and triple-decker club sandwiches. $
Sarah’s Country Diner 3087 Main St., Cabot, 563-2422 n closed: Sun.; meals: B, Bru, L n veggie-friendly n In the back of Harry’s Hardware Store, diner breakfasts — served all day — feature croissant French toast and blueberry pancakes. Other simple, homecooked items range from soups and sandwiches to cakes and cookies. $
ICE CREAM/ FROZEN YOGURT Chill Vermont Gelato 32 State St., Montpelier, 223-2445 n seasonal hours n Funky flavors such as tiramisu and red-velvetcream-cheese swirl are made from scratch daily using local and regional ingredients. $
NEW AMERICAN Down Home Kitchen 100 Main St., Montpelier, 225-6665 n meals: B, Bru, L; full bar n gluten-free opts., veggiefriendly n Southern comfort comes to the capital every day starting at 8 a.m. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy and fried catfish. At lunch, there’s fried chicken and grilled trout. Locals line up for Sunday brunch. $$
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Morse Block Deli
52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646 n closed: Mon., Tues.; meals: Bru, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., vegan-friendly n Farm-fresh ingredients, innovative cocktails and artisan wines bring big flavors to a globe-trotting menu at Montpelier’s organic restaurant. $$$
260 N. Main St., Barre, 476-2131 n closed: Sun.; meals: B, L; beer & wine n gluten-free opts., veganfriendly n Sandwiches stacked with slow-cooked, housemade deli meats dominate the menu. Try the chef-owner’s Granite City: maplebourbon-brined turkey, cranberry mayo, lettuce and tomato on cranberry-walnut bread. Growlers and cut-to-order meats and cheeses are available to go. $
NECI on Main 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188 n closed: Sun., Mon.; meals: Bru, L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., reserv. rec., vegan-friendly n TV n The New England Culinary Institute’s teaching restaurant showcases students’ work in the form of housemade charcuterie, Provençal beef stew and a smoked-salmon club sandwich at lunch. $$$
The Skinny Pancake 89 Main St., Montpelier, 262-2253 n meals: B, Bru, L, D; beer & wine n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, vegan-friendly n live music n Go loco for locavore at the capital city’s crêperie. The Lumberjack is loaded with Vermont ham and shredded Cabot cheddar. Salads, soups and espressos round out the fare. Sunday brunch. $
SNACK BARS/CARTS Dairy Creme 320 State St., Montpelier, 223-5802 n seasonal hours; meals: L, D n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n Creemee specials change weekly at this summer landmark. The brownie sundae is big enough to feed a family, and shakes come in a dozen flavors. Open April through October. $
SOUP ’N’ SANDWICH 133 State Street Café 133 State St., Basement, Montpelier, 828-5978 n closed: Sat., Sun.; meals: B, L n gluten-free opts., veggiefriendly n Inside the imposing granite building that houses the Department of Taxes, weekday lunchers descend a white marble staircase to a cheery deli-dinette offering made-to-order sandwiches, soups, a salad bar and daily specials such as chicken banh mi wraps. $
Maria’s Bagels 162 N. Main St., Barre, 622-8100 meals: B, Bru, L, D n vegan-friendly n Beat the breakfast crowd — this bagel café opens at 5 a.m. on weekdays. Get boiled rounds by the dozen, or top a single with bacon and eggs, Vermont cream cheese, or deli meats and veggies. $ n
O’Maddi’s Delaraunt 40 Depot Sq., Suite 1, Northfield, 4854700 n closed: Wed.; meals: B, Bru, L, D; beer & wine n delivery, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggiefriendly n TV n Deli by day, restaurant by night, the family-run “delaraunt” offers pastries, breakfast sandwiches, salads and subs, which give way to dinners such as Guinness beef stew and pulled-pork mac and cheese. $
Pinky’s on State 14 State St., Montpelier, 223-1300 n closed: Sun.; meals: L n delivery, gluten-free opts., vegan-friendly n The sassy deli and gift shop does 18 specialty sandwiches as well as daily specials including wraps, panini and soups. Cards, candy, beer and wine are for sale, too. $
Plainfield Hardware Deli 4723 Route 2, East Montpelier, 454-1000 n meals: B, L n gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n Ever walk into a hardware store and wish you could grab lunch, too? You’re in luck — the sandwiches here come stuffed with housemade sausage, pulled pork, corned beef or smoked chicken. $
Post Office Café 34 Village Rd., Worcester, 225-6687 n closed: Sun.; meals: B, L n Find gooey maple buns, breakfast sandwiches and from-scratch soups at a cozy village spot that crafts its menu around the best available local meats and produce. $
Simply Delicious 14 N. Main St., Suite 1006, Barre, 479-1498 n closed: Sat., Sun.; meals: L; full bar n gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n By day, find soups, sandwiches and fine chocolates; by night, a lively wine bar featuring hand-selected varietals and meatand-cheese plates. $
Simply Subs (two locations) 70 N. Main St., Barre, 479-2423 n 25 Berlin St., Montpelier, 229-2100 n meals: L, D n delivery, vegan-friendly n The sister eateries give diners plenty of creative pies, subs and sandwiches to choose from. When it comes to pizzas, the Meateaters is a mainstay. $
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SOUTHWESTERN/ TEX-MEX Two Loco Guys 136 N. Main St., Barre, 622-0469 n closed: Sun.; meals: L, D n gluten-free opts., vegan-friendly n Burritos and rice bowls here come in appropriately loco “flavors” ranging from pad Thai to tikka masala to Jamaican jerk. $
STEAKHOUSE/ SEAFOOD J. Morgan’s Steakhouse 100 State St., Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, 223-5222 n meals: B, Bru, L, D; full bar n all-you-can-eat, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly n TV n Inside the Capitol Plaza Hotel, legislators and locals indulge on New York strips and fresh seafoods as model trains chug around the dining room. Sunday brunch buffet. $$$
Steak House Restaurant 1239 Route 302, Barre, 479-9181 n meals: Bru, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n TV n The same family has served steak and seafood here since 1972. Catch Marko the Magician on Friday night. The Sunday brunch buffet is a central Vermont favorite. $$
TRADITIONAL Country Kitchen Café 154 Depot St., Williamstown, 433-6718 n meals: B, L, D; full bar n veggie-friendly n Comfort foods shine at a firehouse café-pub, where dishes include hot and cold subs, chicken-bacon-ranch pizzas, and chili cheeseburgers. $
Soup N Greens 325 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9862 n meals: B, L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n The chicken cacciatore keeps locals coming to the family-style restaurant, which has a salad bar and, every Friday, prime rib. $
Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery 1873 Route 302, Montpelier, 2236611 n meals: B, L, D; full bar n glutenfree opts., veggie-friendly n Open since 1918, this enduring standby partners with more than 200 farms, fishermen and foragers to deliver a wide-ranging menu that includes fried local perch in season and maplecream pie. $
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