Breakfast in the Kingdom.

Cafe · Breakfast · Creemees

Canaan

A family maple producer on Route 114 near Wallace Pond, with a cafe, gift shop and a take-out window. Nearly everything on the all-day breakfast and lunch menu works in maple, from pulled-pork sandwiches to maple creemees and maple ice cream pie.

Cafe · Bakery · Breakfast

Island Pond

An early-morning coffee and bakery cafe on Cross Street with pastries and baked goods made fresh each day, plus quick breakfasts. It is a small, cozy community spot that closes around midday.

Bakery · Bakery · Breakfast

Danville

A small-town bakery and cafe just off Route 2 on Hill Street, easy to spot by the cupcakes in its windows. It covers early breakfast through lunch with house-made bagels, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and a surprisingly modern sandwich board, and it is a go-to for custom celebration cakes. It is a stop on King Arthur Baking's Vermont Bakery Tour.

Cafe · Bakery · Breakfast

Hardwick

A bright corner coffeehouse at Hardwick's main intersection, roasting-partnered with Carrier Roasting and known for from-scratch syrups (cardamom rose, turmeric), laminated pastries and breakfast burritos. Shelves of local crafts and art for sale and a games shelf make it the town's daytime living room.

Cafe · Bakery · Coffee

St. Johnsbury

A to-go coffee shop on Portland Street (opened 2012) making every drink to order, from drip and espresso to house cocoa and half-gallon 'Road Runner' coffee, with homemade muffins and baked goods. A favorite of commuters heading out Route 2.

Cafe · Cafe · Charcuterie

St. Johnsbury

A small market, espresso bar and natural-wine bar opened in June 2024 by Maggie Gray and Gavin Wynkoop-Fischer in the former Cosmic Cup Cafe space. By day it serves coffee, baguette toasts, breakfast sandwiches and grain bowls; later it pours natural wines alongside charcuterie, tinned fish and a rotating menu of small plates and sandwiches. Pantry shelves stock specialty groceries.

Bakery · Bakery · Coffee

East Burke

A tiny weekend bakery on the Burke Mountain access road turning out croissants, sourdough, scones, cinnamon and cardamom buns, quiche and big homemade specialty sandwiches, plus locally roasted coffee.

Diner · American · Breakfast

Newport

A small, cozy breakfast-and-lunch spot on East Main Street that opens before dawn for Newport's early risers. Expect classic diner fare - pancakes, omelets, corned beef hash, country fried steak - plus daily specials and homemade desserts, cooked in an open kitchen you can watch from your seat.

Diner · American · Breakfast

Coventry

A genuine 1953 dining car set beside Route 14 in Coventry village, run by the same family for decades (owner Kathy Holbrook bought it from her parents in 2002). It's a classic small-town diner - homemade donuts, muffins, breads and pies, big breakfasts and hot lunch plates like meat pie and meatloaf - and snowmobile and ATV trails come right to the door.

Bakery · Bakery · Coffee

St. Johnsbury

A naturally leavened sourdough bakery and espresso bar opened in 2021 by DJ and Katey McLaughlin, now one of downtown's busiest stops. The case holds sourdough croissants (plain, chocolate almond, ham and cheddar), cardamom buns, danishes and cookies, with baguettes after 11am, plus house-made English muffin breakfast sandwiches and a winter tomato bisque.

Cafe · Bagels · Breakfast

Lyndonville

A bagel shop on Broad Street next to The Pizza Man with plenty of seating, baking bagels daily and serving breakfast sandwiches, omelets, burritos and lunch sandwiches with house-made cream cheese.

Cafe · Baked Goods · Breakfast

Peacham

A community-supported cafe in Peacham's restored Union Store building, opened in 2014 and owned by Peacham Community Housing. It serves breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, coffee and simple lunches built on local ingredients, with a Friday-evening BYOB supper, a cozy upstairs loft with board games, and outdoor seating with village views.

Diner · American · Breakfast

Glover

A tiny counter diner on Route 16 in Glover village with about eleven seats, where the cook works a small open kitchen and chats with regulars. Classic short-order breakfasts and lunches - pancakes, home fries, burgers, grilled sandwiches - with summer picnic seating outside.

Cafe · American · Breakfast

St. Johnsbury

A homey downtown breakfast-and-lunch counter on Railroad Street where everything is cooked to order and pastries are baked on site. Expect egg sandwiches, quiche of the day, cinnamon French toast, burritos and deli-style sandwiches, with local art on the walls and counter seating.

Diner · American · Breakfast

Lyndonville

A Route 5 landmark since the 1970s, this classic diner on Broad Street was knocked out by the 2024 flood and relaunched in spring 2026 under local owners who kept the long-standing menu. Expect big diner breakfasts, home fries, homemade toast and pies, plus burgers and comfort plates later in the week.

Diner · American · Breakfast

Hardwick

Hardwick's classic hometown diner, with booths overlooking the Lamoille River and breakfast served all day. Skillets and eggs Benedict variations fill pages of the menu, and lunch runs to burgers, hot roast beef, fried chicken and homemade soups. No liquor license; known for house-baked pies and brownies.

Cafe · Bakery · Coffee

Newport

A year-round downtown cafe that opened in January 2026 in the 150 Main Street building on the waterfront, started by two young local entrepreneurs who also run the Burger Bus and Brew Bus mobile businesses. It serves Vermont-roasted coffee, sandwiches, lunch items and baked goods, with gluten-free treats from a local baker among the best sellers, and sources ingredients locally where it can.

Diner · American · Breakfast

Troy

Small, retro family restaurant at the junction of Routes 100 and 101 in Troy village, formerly known as Junction 101. Expect diner breakfasts on weekends, burgers, meatloaf, fish and chips and poutine, with homemade pies and whoopie pies; bills pinned to the ceiling are donated to charity.

Diner · American · Breakfast

Concord

A classic small-town diner on Route 2 in Concord, serving hearty breakfasts and homemade comfort food all day. It also hosts community events honoring local veterans and first responders, and has a dog-friendly outdoor seating area for three seasons of the year.

Cafe · Bakery · Breakfast

East Burke

An espresso bar and breakfast-lunch grill in a renovated old building in the heart of East Burke village, the default morning stop for Kingdom Trails riders. Specialty coffee and cold brew, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, waffles and made-to-order lunch sandwiches and salads.

Cafe · Coffee · Donuts

East Haven

A small coffee stand in a cabin on Route 114 between East Haven and Island Pond, selling coffee to go along this lightly traveled stretch.

Restaurant · American · Breakfast

Orleans

A cozy breakfast-and-lunch spot in Orleans village with booths, counter seats, a bar and an outdoor deck. The menu covers skillets, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and waffles in the morning and Reubens, seafood chowder, fish and chips and burgers at lunch, with house-made corned beef a specialty.

Cafe · American · Breakfast

Derby

A family-friendly breakfast and lunch cafe in a small plaza on the Route 5 strip between Newport and Derby. Known for plate-sized pancakes, homemade muffins and breads, home fries, and deli sandwiches like the maple turkey and gourmet grilled cheese.

Cafe · Breakfast · Cafe

Lyndonville

The restored 1870s railroad freight house in the village now holds an organic-farmer-owned cafe, natural foods market and Vermont gift shop. The cafe serves Starbucks espresso drinks, smoothies, house pastries and locally sourced breakfast and lunch sandwiches; Carmen's Ice Cream shares the building.

Restaurant · American · Breakfast

Newport

A long-running, family-owned waterfront landmark on Lake Memphremagog, now part of the Gray's Landing hospitality property alongside Le Belvedere and Tavern on the Hill. The nautical dining room, lakeside decks and bars cover everything from weekend breakfasts and a Sunday brunch buffet to prime rib, steaks and fried seafood baskets. It is the default 'take the family out by the lake' spot in Newport.

Bakery · Bakery · Donuts

Waterford

A Northeast Kingdom donut bakery dating to 1956, known for hand-cut donuts that also turn up on local store shelves. The Waterford bakery on Duck Pond Road sells direct on weekdays and ships nationwide.

Restaurant · American · BBQ

Jay

A converted late-1800s farmhouse inn in Jay village, about four miles below the resort, with a fireplace pub and dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Owner-chef JR's menu runs from homemade corned beef hash and Brault's-sausage gravy to house-smoked BBQ, 14-inch pizzas, and steaks.

Cafe · Breakfast · Natural Foods

Newport

Downtown Newport's natural foods market and cafe, in the space long occupied by Newport Natural Market (which was rebranded under new management). The cafe counter serves coffee, breakfast, sandwiches and homemade soups, and the store stocks local produce, bulk goods and supplements under a 'Buy Local, Eat Local' banner.

Cafe · Bakery · Coffee

Jay

Coffee bar just off the Hotel Jay lobby named for former mountain operations manager Buddy Loux, pouring espresso drinks and drip alongside croissants, desserts and kid-pleasing pastries.

Restaurant · American · Breakfast

Lyndonville

A family-style bar and grill on Route 5 north of the village that runs from early breakfast through dinner. The menu covers omelets, fried chicken, burgers with hand-cut onion rings, big nachos and comfort sides, and the Sunday breakfast buffet is a local draw.

Cafe · Bakery · Breakfast

Craftsbury Common

Front Seat Coffee's winter outpost inside the lodge at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, feeding Nordic skiers with espresso drinks, house-made pastries, breakfast sandwiches and empanadas assembled from scratch daily. It grew out of earlier seasons when Front Seat ran a coffee truck at the center.

Cafe · Breakfast · Coffee

Newport

A new breakfast café on Main Street in downtown Newport, built around slow mornings: made-from-scratch breakfasts, coffee and fresh smoothies. Hours and a menu haven't been posted yet.

Cafe · Breakfast · Coffee

East Burke

A grab-and-go mountain cafe at the base of the Mid-Burke Express in the Burke Mountain Hotel, serving locally roasted coffee and breakfast sandwiches.

Cafe · Breakfast · Coffee

Jay

Slope-side coffee counter in the Tram Haus Lodge facing the Flyer Quad, known for house-made Danish and breakfast sandwiches.

Diner · American · Comfort Food

St. Johnsbury

A long-running, old-school diner at the foot of Railroad Street near the junction of Routes 2 and 5, and probably the most-reviewed eatery in town. It serves all-day breakfast, burgers, hot turkey dinners and homestyle plates, with house-made pies for dessert. A practical stop for travelers coming off I-91 as well as a local breakfast fixture.

Restaurant · American · Steakhouse

Jay

The golf course clubhouse restaurant on the Tramside side, with mountain views and a patio ringed by fire pits. Summer menus cover breakfast through dinner, from smash burgers and nachos to NY strip and seafood Newburg, with weekly specials and outdoor live music.

Diner · American · Comfort Food

Jay

Stateside's diner-style restaurant, named for the resort's late food and beverage director Howard Johnson. The all-day menu leans hearty, with pork-belly poutine using Brault's (Troy) meats, goulash over spaetzle, and steak frites.

Deli · Breakfast · Salads

Island Pond

Run by the Twelve Tribes community, this deli opened in summer 2024 as a successor to their 1980s Common Sense Restaurant, with a similar look and menu. It serves hot steamed sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, desserts, smoothies and pancakes with Norton-made maple syrup, and has a small market up front.

General Store · Breakfast · Deli

Craftsbury

Craftsbury village's general store, revived in 2012 by three women who later reopened the Albany store too. Its cafe makes breakfast sandwiches and burritos, hand-tossed 14- and 18-inch pizzas and hot and cold subs, alongside groceries, local products, beer and a big wine selection.

Deli · Breakfast · Donuts

Newport

A neighborhood market and deli on Newport's west side that punches above its weight for sandwiches. Hot pressed and cold subs with named builds like the Renaissance Reuben and the Sugar Bush, breakfast sandwiches from 6 am, and homemade donuts that have a devoted following.

General Store · Bakery · Deli

Greensboro

A sprawling, family-run general store at the corner of Breezy Avenue and Craftsbury Road, steps from Caspian Lake's town beach, owned by the same family since 1900 and celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025. Alongside groceries, hardware and a big wine and craft-beer section (Hill Farmstead, Jasper Hill cheeses), it runs a deli counter, coffee bar and bakery whose to-go sandwiches and baked goods sell out fast.

General Store · Breakfast · Deli

Jay

Family-owned since 1954, this three-level country store in Jay village sells groceries, Vermont products, wine and spirits, and souvenirs, and runs a deli counter for breakfast, lunch and prepared meals. The resident cat Oreo and the carved moose and bear out front are local fixtures; the family also runs the Base Camp campground out back.

General Store · Breakfast · Burgers

Albany

Albany's community-owned general store, rebuilt by a local trust after the old store burned in 2013 and reopened in 2021 by the team behind Craftsbury's Genny. Beyond groceries it runs a busy deli with smashburgers, cheesesteaks, pizza and breakfast burritos, a seating area, a porch freezer of free ready-made meals for neighbors in need, and summer concerts.

Deli · Breakfast · Burgers

St. Johnsbury

A combination deli, beverage store and bottle-redemption center on upper Railroad Street (since 2015). The deli counter makes breakfast sandwiches, wraps, subs and a well-liked smash burger, and the coolers carry craft beer.

General Store · Deli · Sandwiches

Westfield

Westfield's only general store, on the village common at Route 100 and North Hill Road, with a sub and sandwich counter serving locals and Route 100 travelers.

Deli · Creemees · Deli

Irasburg

Irasburg's long-running gas station and deli on Route 14, turning out hot and cold subs, burgers, grilled cheese, corn dogs and breakfast muffins, with a summer creemee window famous for its maple twist.

General Store · American · Breakfast

Groton

Groton's combination diner and general store on Route 302, a fixture for about 30 years and the nearest food stop for Groton State Forest campers. The grill does breakfast until 11 and made-to-order deli and specialty sandwiches after, with homemade pie as the house specialty; the store side carries groceries, camping gear, bait, licenses, craft beer and wine.

General Store · Bakery · Breakfast

East Burke

A two-story village country store in the center of East Burke with a deli and cafe counter downstairs and antiques, pottery and vintage goods to browse. It serves breakfast, made-to-order sandwiches, pizza by the slice and house baked goods, with picnic tables outside.

Deli · American · Breakfast

St. Johnsbury

A mom-and-pop deli and diner on Portland Street (established 1995) serving breakfast and lunch plus catering. The menu runs to Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, breakfast Reubens and French toast with Vermont maple syrup, with an all-you-can-eat haddock special.

Deli · Breakfast · Burgers

North Troy

Village market and deli in downtown North Troy, near the Canadian border, making breakfast sandwiches on bagels and croissants, subs, and smash burgers.

Pizza · Breakfast · Italian

North Troy

The Troy outpost of the regional Hoagies Pizza & Pasta chain, set in a convenience store on Route 101 between Troy and North Troy. It does breakfast sandwiches in the morning and pizzas, stuffed pizza, calzones, subs and gravy fries from late morning.

General Store · Deli · Grocery

Westmore

The all-purpose store at the south end of Lake Willoughby selling everything from bait to Barr Hill gin. Its kitchen makes breakfast and deli sandwiches, pizzas and pub-style food to take away or eat at picnic tables out back.

General Store · Deli · Pizza

Troy

Troy village's general store on Route 100, with a hot and cold food counter serving sandwiches, pizza and coffee alongside groceries.

General Store · American · Breakfast

Morgan

The village store, post office and gathering spot on Seymour Lake in Morgan, with old wood floors, a wall of antique PO boxes and a barber chair in the front room. Its grill counter serves breakfast, sandwiches, pizza and home-style dinner specials, with beer and wine, gas out front, and a deck overlooking the lake that hosts Friday-night music in summer.

General Store · Deli · Grocery

Norton

A village store and deli at the Norton/Stanhope border crossing on Route 114, and the only food stop in town. It sells deli food, groceries and supplies.

Deli · Deli · Sandwiches

East Hardwick

A roadside beverage store and deli on Route 16 in East Hardwick, stocking beer, snacks and grab-and-go items with a sandwich counter for early-morning and lunch stops.

General Store · Deli · Sandwiches

Lowell

Lowell village's general store on Route 100, rebuilt in recent years, combining groceries with a prepared-food counter.

General Store · Convenience · Deli

Beecher Falls

A gas station and country store on Route 253 near the Beecher Falls border crossing, with a deli counter for sandwiches and grab-and-go food. It is the early-morning fuel-and-coffee stop for the north end of Canaan.

General Store · Breakfast Sandwiches · Deli

East Burke

The village grocery and gas stop in East Burke, stocking groceries, a strong local beer, cider, wine and cheese selection, coffee and breakfast sandwiches for early riders and skiers.

General Store · American · Breakfast Sandwiches

Danville

Much more than a Route 2 gas station: Marty's is Danville's market, with a deli and takeout counter, butcher case, local cheeses, beer and wine. Commuters stop for hot breakfast sandwiches made with fresh eggs, and the counter also does pizza and homemade desserts. The store announced a major expansion in 2024.

General Store · Convenience · Deli

Concord

A convenience store and fuel stop on Route 2 at the west end of Concord village, with early hours and grab-and-go food for commuters and travelers.

Deli · Deli · Sandwiches

St. Johnsbury

A convenience market and made-to-order deli on Main Street across from the firehouse, open since 2011. Subs come on fresh rolls with house sauces, and many are named for local landmarks, like the Fairbanks (roast beef, Cabot cheddar, horseradish-wasabi mayo) and the Top O' the Hill.

General Store · Deli · Grocery

Island Pond

Island Pond's full grocery store, by the railroad tracks, with a deli department for sandwiches and prepared foods. It is the practical stop for picnic supplies and grab-and-go meals.

Fast Food · American

Jay

The Tramside base lodge cafeteria for skiers, with subs, soups, full entrees and daily hot specials.

Fast Food · Fast Food · Sandwiches

Orleans

The chain sandwich shop in Orleans village, one of the few quick-service options in the Barton-Orleans area.

Fast Food · Burgers · Fast Food

Newport

The Wendy's in Newport's Waterfront Plaza, with dining room and drive-thru serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, Frostys and breakfast.

Deli · Italian · Pizza

St. Johnsbury

A counter of the Maine-based Amato's chain inside the Maplefields gas station on Route 2 West, making its signature Italian sandwiches, pizza and pasta dishes such as chicken parm and lasagne.

Fast Food · Breakfast · Coffee

Lyndonville

A Dunkin' counter inside the Mobil station by the I-91 Exit 23 ramp, for coffee and breakfast sandwiches on the go.

Fast Food · Breakfast · Coffee

St. Johnsbury

The downtown Dunkin' on Railroad Street, recently remodeled, serving coffee, cold brew on tap, donuts, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. There is no drive-thru and no seating, and parking is tight.

Pub · American · Pizza

Jay

Jay Peak's main sit-down pub on the second floor of Hotel Jay at the Tramside base, built around a ceramic-tile hearth oven. The kitchen turns out breakfast, hearth-fired pizzas, shareable plates, and grilled steaks, and the adjoining Eleven Patio adds firepits and couches with mountain views.

Fast Food · Breakfast · Coffee

Derby

Drive-thru Dunkin' on the Route 5 commercial strip near I-91 exit 28, serving coffee, donuts and breakfast sandwiches.

Fast Food · Burgers · Fast Food

Lyndonville

The chain's drive-thru by the I-91 Exit 23 interchange on Route 5.

Fast Food · Burgers · Fast Food

Derby

McDonald's with drive-thru on the Route 5 strip in Derby, near I-91 exit 28.

General Store · Convenience · Deli

Island Pond

A convenience store and deli on Cross Street by the lake, with gas, snacks and grab-and-go deli food. Snowmobilers and summer lake visitors stop here for quick, practical meals.