Where to eat in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

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.

Brewery · Burgers · International

St. Johnsbury

A one-barrel nano brewery and taproom on Railroad Street, run by Geoffrey and Gillian Sewake since 2020, specializing in sours and wild ales alongside rotating lagers, IPAs and stouts. The kitchen draws on the owner's Japanese American roots and West Coast upbringing, with rice bowls, curry, smash burgers and wings ordered at the bar. Board games, barrels and a covered patio beer garden give it a relaxed hangout feel.

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.

Restaurant · Mexican · Tacos

St. Johnsbury

A small, tongue-in-cheek-named Mexican spot on upper Main Street in the former Pica-Pica Filipino space, focused on tacos and Mexican street-food staples. Local bars and businesses frequently recommend it for takeout.

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.

Restaurant · Asian · Thai

St. Johnsbury

A Thai restaurant on Memorial Drive occupying the former Kham's Thai Cuisine location, serving curries, noodle dishes, stir-fries and fried rice made to order. The dining room is warm and casual, and online ordering is available for pickup. It has quickly become one of the highest-rated restaurants in St. Johnsbury.

Bar · Bar Snacks · Cocktails

St. Johnsbury

A vinyl-and-cassette listening bar in the basement of 397 Railroad St (the former Kingdom Taproom space), run by Sam St. Cyr and Alex Homan. Cocktails and mocktails are named after songs, and the bar keeps simple snacks; a guest cook sometimes serves pizza or crunchwraps, and outside food from downtown restaurants is explicitly welcome.

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.

Bakery · Bakery · Italian

St. Johnsbury

A family-run Italian bakery, pizzeria and seafood counter on Route 2 (Portland St) west of downtown, at the former Riley's Fish Shack site. The menu spans Neapolitan-style pizza, big grinders on house-baked rolls, fried clams, haddock and lobster rolls, plus a bakery case of donuts, Italian cookies and desserts. A covered patio and lawn make it a summer favorite, and dogs are welcome outside.

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.

Ice Cream · Creemees · Desserts

St. Johnsbury

A cheerful ice cream shop on Portland Street with a cow-spotted mural, scooping more than 26 flavors of Gifford's hard ice cream and Vermont creemees. Shakes, sundaes, banana splits, 'moo mixers,' sorbet, frozen yogurt and lactose-free options round out the board.

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.

Restaurant · Asian Fusion · Korean

St. Johnsbury

A small grab-and-go Asian kitchen on Memorial Drive turning out sushi rolls (including fried dragon rolls), poke bowls, bulgogi and Vietnamese-style bowls, banh mi and Thai peanut wraps. Orders are mostly for takeout or delivery.

Restaurant · American · Mediterranean

St. Johnsbury

A student-run restaurant inside St. Johnsbury Academy's culinary and hospitality program, open to the public for lunch on a limited schedule. Students handle the cooking and dining room under Chef Jeff Andre, with dishes ranging from savory crepes to shrimp and grits and house-baked desserts.

Bar · Pizza · Pub Food

St. Johnsbury

A large bar and entertainment venue on Memorial Drive with three bars, arcade games, live music and themed parties. The kitchen turns out bar food such as wings, pizza and fried snacks, and Sunday brings a loaded Bloody Mary brunch.

Restaurant · Healthy · Latin American

St. Johnsbury

A small lunch operation known for empanadas, soups, stews and salads with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free choices. It has operated as the food vendor associated with Whirligig's taproom.

General Store · Deli · Groceries

St. Johnsbury

A downtown general store on Railroad Street selling groceries and supplements, with a deli counter for sandwiches and grab-and-go food.

Restaurant · Cocktails · Gastropub

St. Johnsbury

The in-house restaurant and speakeasy-style bar at the St. Johnsbury Distillery, with a menu built around the distillery's rums, gin and mezcal. Plates range from maple-rum glazed apps and smash burgers to flank steak, short-rib shepherd's pie and a tomahawk dinner for two, backed by an extensive house-spirits cocktail list. Kids are welcome, the porch is dog-friendly, and there are trivia nights and special multi-course dinners.

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.

Restaurant · Chinese

St. Johnsbury

A family-run Chinese restaurant in an older house on Portland Street, with booths for dine-in and a busy takeout trade. The long menu covers Chinese-American standards plus Hunan, Szechuan and Kung Bo dishes, a dedicated tofu and vegetarian section, and $10.95 lunch combos.

Restaurant · Italian · Mediterranean

St. Johnsbury

A chef-owned Italian and Mediterranean bistro on Eastern Avenue, also home base for the Vermont Catering Company. The dinner menu runs from house pastas and veal saltimbocca to blackened salmon, steak tips and a 12 oz NY strip, with a full bar and curated wine list. There is a cozy dining room and bar plus a street-side patio in warm months, with live music on weekends and special prix fixe nights.

Pizza · Greek · Italian

St. Johnsbury

A family-owned pizzeria serving St. Johnsbury since 1979, known for Greek-style pizza, grinders and Greek specialties like spanakopita and baklava. The dining room was recently renovated, there are picnic tables on the front lawn (dogs welcome), and beer and wine are available.

Fast Food · Sandwiches · Subs

St. Johnsbury

A Subway sandwich shop set in a former bank building just off Railroad Street, with dine-in seating and a handful of parking spaces out front.

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.

Pub · American · Italian

St. Johnsbury

An Italian pub and grill in a converted 150-year-old riverside mill (the former Bailiwicks on Mill space), with a full bar, extensive wine list and a dog-friendly deck overlooking the Passumpsic River. The menu mixes pub fare with Italian pastas, seafood and steaks, and the kitchen also caters. It was featured on the America's Best Restaurants roadshow.

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.

Pizza · American · Burgers

St. Johnsbury

A pizza and pub-fare spot at the north end of Railroad Street (former Ramunto's location), now under a new owner who kept the menu with upgraded ingredients. Alongside hand-tossed and 20-inch pizzas there are strombolis, burgers, subs, salads and hand-cut fries, including maple-butter 'Maple Kingdom Fries.' Dine-in, a patio, and local delivery are offered.

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.

Restaurant · Chinese

St. Johnsbury

A mostly-takeout Chinese restaurant near the south end of Railroad Street with a few tables, serving the full Chinese-American lineup from orange chicken and sweet-and-sour dishes to lo mein and combination plates. Online ordering is available.

Pizza · Pasta · Pizza

St. Johnsbury

A classic sit-down Pizza Hut on Memorial Drive with a dining room and salad bar, plus carryout and delivery of pan pizzas, wings and pasta.

Pizza · Pizza · Wings

St. Johnsbury

The local outpost of the national pizza chain, focused on carryout and delivery with late-night hours.

Fast Food · Fast Food · Fried Chicken

St. Johnsbury

A combined Taco Bell and KFC with a drive-thru on the Memorial Drive commercial strip.