Where to eat in Hardwick, Vermont.

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.

Pub · American · Pub Food

Hardwick

A pub-style American restaurant on Main Street with roughly 30 taps of local beer, cider and kombucha, a cocktail bar and weekly upscale specials. The menu runs from poutine and wings to filet mignon, salmon and Cajun cream pasta, and occasional live bands give the room a cozy jazz-club feel.

Restaurant · Mexican · Tacos

Hardwick

Chef Bryan Palilonis' brick-and-mortar taco shop, an offshoot of his Caja Madera taco truck (on the road since 2016), set right on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with indoor and outdoor seating. Tacos, burritos and nachos feature house-smoked meats like carnitas and pork belly, plus seafood and vegetarian fillings. The Caja Madera truck still caters and appears at Highland Lodge's summer Margarita Mondays.

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.

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.

Pizza · American · Italian

Hardwick

The Hardwick outpost of the small central-Vermont pizza group, turning out pies with Vermont twists - the signature Vermonter layers apple, bacon, caramelized onion and maple - plus pastas, calzones, sandwiches and small plates. A well-stocked bar pours local drafts and cocktails.

Pub · American · Barbecue

Hardwick

A 900-square-foot counter-service barbecue pub that opened in May 2026 beside Caja Taqueria, in the former Master Fin's Axe Throwing space. Brisket, St. Louis ribs, pulled pork and smoked chicken come with from-scratch sides, and a four-tap system pours local beer alongside wine; karaoke, open mic and live music nights are part of the plan.

Pizza · Italian-American · Pizza

Hardwick

A no-frills family pizza shop on Route 15 west of downtown, serving a long list of specialty pies, calzones, grinders, chicken parm and fried sides. A go-to for takeout and quick lunches.

Restaurant · Chinese

Hardwick

Hardwick's American-style Chinese takeout counter on Main Street, with the familiar lineup of fried rice, lo mein, sweet-and-sour chicken, wings and crab rangoon. One of the few spots in town open into the evening.