Specialty Food & Drink

Barre/Montpelier

802-622-8444

Owners of the renowned Capitol Grounds Café in Montpelier have been roasting coffee since 1998. They take pride in the process, focusing on lower-yield green coffee lots and small-batch roasting. Order online or via phone for local delivery or shipping. Gift cards available.

Across the Street

12 Center St., Braondon Rutland/Killington

802-236-3737

Antiques, Cards & Gifts, Artwork, Books, Specialty Foods, Housewares, Furniture, Accessories, The Register

Looking for "more than a century's worth of treasures"? Don't look far! Across the Street sells eclectic and funky antiques, tasty Vermont treats, and unusual newer finds, with over 1,000 items. Prices start as low as $1. Shop in person, online or via phone. Curbside pickup and shipping available.

The Alchemist (Stowe Brewery & Visitor Center)

100 Cottage Club Rd. Stowe/Smuggs

802-882-8165

Brewery, Specialty Food & Drink, Accessories, The Register, Daysies Pick

Beer pilgrims travel from near and far to snag cans of Heady Topper and Focal Banger — at one of Vermont's seminal small-batch breweries. At the Alchemist Beer Café, fans can also order a one-of-a-kind, cask-pulled Heady Topper along with a wide choice of cans and bottles of Alchemist brews available nowhere else. There is a small snack menu. Bringing food from other local establishments is encouraged, as are reservations.

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Alice & the Magician

266 Pine St. Burlington

802-234-1218

Bar, Specialty Food & Drink

Stop and smell the ... cocktails. This apothecary crafts aromatic mists and elixirs that "might literally change the way we drink," according to Liquor.com. Experience them on-site with sodas or tonics.

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Bar Renée

202 Main St. Burlington

978-505-8700

Wine Bar, Specialty Food & Drink

At this natural wine-focused bar and small retail shop, customers sip unique wines from France and around the globe alongside wines, ciders and coferments from Vermont. Pair a glass with a salty snack.

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Bees on Broadway

, Swanton Champlain Islands/Northwest

802-233-6864

Health & Beauty, Specialty Food & Drink, The Register

Started as a beekeeping hobby five years ago, Bees on Broadway has grown into a small apiary of between eight and 20 hives. In addition to pure Vermont honey, it creates non-irritant skin care made from beeswax and pure essential oils. Shop online or call for local delivery, curbside pickup or nationwide shipping. Gift cards available.

Belle Savon Vermont

, Danville Northeast Kingdom

802-751-5287

Health & Beauty, Cards & Gifts, Specialty Foods, The Register

This family-owned boutique focuses on Vermont gifts with a "French vintage chic and eco-conscious focus." Shop online or by appointment for fine custom items, handmade soaps and candles. Offering curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping. Gift cards available.

Blue House Bakeshop

N/A, Shelburne Chittenden County

802-318-6589

Specialty Food & Drink, Baked Goods

Beatrix Hassler specializes in custom cakes and sweets, offering seasonal items such as a cider donut cupcakes; buttercream cakes in classic flavors; sandwich cookies and other baked delights. For holidays, birthdays and weddings, Blue House will work with you to make sure your "dessert table looks gorgeous, and tastes even better." Shop online for curbside pickup or delivery.

Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits

64 Route 104, Cambridge Stowe/Smuggs

802-644-8151

Winery, Specialty Food & Drink, Distillery, Events Venue, The Register, Daysies Pick

The winery offers internet and phone orders for flat-rate shipping. Curbside pickup available, call to place your order. Visit the website for cocktail and sangria recipes.

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Brio Coffeeworks

266 Pine St., Suite 116 Burlington

802-777-6641

Coffee/Tea, Specialty Food & Drink, The Register, Daysies Pick

This small-batch South End beanery curates "exceptional green coffees from around the world." Buy a fresh-roasted coffee, sample the latest at the tasting bar or hone your palate at a public cupping.

34 articles

345 Pine St.

345 Pine St. Burlington

802-310-5172

Market & Café, Farm, Specialty Food & Drink, The Register

The weekly outdoor summer market, opening June 6, 2020, brings together Vermont's agricultural bounty — fruits, veggies, meats, dairy, prepared foods and more. Expect a new market model this year, in accordance with the governor's guidelines for gatherings. Click here for a directory of vendors offering shipping, local delivery or takeout of their products.

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Burlington Farmers Market

345 Pine St. Burlington

802-560-5904

Specialty Food & Drink

Burlington Wine Shop

133 St. Paul St. Burlington

802-951-9463

General Food & Drink, Specialty Food & Drink, The Register

Dedicated to pairing customers with "the right wine at any price," Burlington Wine Shop offers a large array of bottles at various price points to fit every mood, meal and occasion. The knowledgeable staff tastes and evaluates hundreds of wines every month to ensure that the shop is filled with "rare gems." Call or email to place an order for curbside pickup.

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The Butchery (Stowe)

504 Mountain Rd. Stowe/Smuggs

802-253-1444

Market & Café, Groceries, Specialty Food & Drink

Butcher shop, fishmonger and fromagerie in one, this market also has a strong sandwich game. Order a classic Reuben or a prosciutto Caprese.

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Capitol Grounds Café

27 State St. Barre/Montpelier

802-223-7800

Coffee/Tea, Soup 'n' Sandwich, Specialty Food & Drink, The Register, Daysies Pick

The house roast comes in sizes ranging from the eight-ounce "conservative" to the 20-ounce "radical." Sip a latte with a fresh-baked pastry or made-to-order sandwich — Green Eggs and Ham, anyone?

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City Market, Onion River Co-op (Burlington South End)

207 Flynn Ave. Burlington

802-540-6400

Market & Café, Specialty Food & Drink, Cards & Gifts, Groceries, Health & Beauty, Pet Food & Supplies, The Register, Daysies Pick

The South End location of Burlington's grocery cooperative offers a robust selection of marinated meats and spit-roasted birds in addition to groceries and prepared foods.

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City Market, Onion River Co-op (Downtown Burlington)

82 S. Winooski Ave. Burlington

802-861-9700

Market & Café, Cards & Gifts, Specialty Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Groceries, Pet Food & Supplies, The Register, Daysies Pick

People of all stripes converge at Burlington's downtown grocery cooperative. Buy some kale, snag a fresh-made breakfast sandwich at the deli, or peruse the hot bar for vegan and gluten-free options.

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Cold Hollow Cider Mill

3600 Route 100, Waterbury Center Mad River Valley/Waterbury

802-244-8771

Attraction, Specialty Food & Drink, Cards & Gifts, The Register

The 2019 Seven Daysies winner for best doughnuts and best cider has a history dating back to 1974, when Eric and Francine Chittenden started selling cider to their friends from their farm at the base of northern Vermont’s Cold Hollow Mountains. Today, you can shop apple products, baked goods, maple syrup, pantry items and very Vermonty gift packs in store or online for shipping.

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Commodities Natural Market (Stowe)

1650 Mountain Rd. Stowe/Smuggs

802-253-4464

Market & Café, Groceries, Specialty Food & Drink, Woman-Owned, The Register

Grocery shoppers stock up on Vermont-roasted coffee, baked goods, and gourmet grab-and-go dishes such as tortellini salad and tabbouleh.

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Couching Lion Maple Sugar Farm

223 Aestivalis Hill, Huntington Chittenden County

(802) 434-5232

Specialty Foods, The Register

Designated as a bird-friendly sugarbush by Audubon of Vermont, Crouching Lion's picturesque operation specializes in small-batch, wood-fired maple syrup, sugars, spices, caramels and other delights. Shop online or via phone for local delivery, curbside pickup or shipping.

Daily Chocolate

7 Green St., Vergennes Middlebury Area

802-877-0087

Baked Goods, Specialty Food & Drink, The Register, Daysies Pick

The hand-dipped chocolate confections here use local ingredients whenever possible. Popular items include black-rum caramels and lemon-lavender almond bark.

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Dakin Farm (Ferrisburgh)

5797 Route 7, Ferrisburgh Middlebury Area

800-993-2546

Attraction, General Food & Drink, Specialty Food & Drink, The Register

Founded in 1960 as the Dakin Farm Maple Market, this family-run specialty foods store has grown to offer a range of maple products, smoked ham and bacon, gift basket samplers, cheeses, pantry staples, and so much more. Shop online for shipping or stop in for safe in-store shopping or curbside pickup.

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Dakin Farm (South Burlington)

100 Dorset St., South Burlington Chittenden County

802-658-9560

General Food & Drink, Specialty Food & Drink, Attraction, The Register

Founded in 1960 as the Dakin Farm Maple Market, this family-run specialty foods store has grown to offer a range of maple products, smoked ham and bacon, gift basket samplers, cheeses, pantry staples, and so much more. Shop online for shipping or stop by for safe in-store shopping and curbside pickup.

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Delish Montpelier's Sweet Shop

5 State St. Barre/Montpelier

802-223-7933

Specialty Foods, The Register

Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Delish is taking phone orders for pickup. Check out its selection of s'mores, chocolate-covered Oreos, sea salt caramels and more on Facebook.

Douglas Sweets

22 Sage Court, Suite 2, Shelburne Chittenden County

802-448-3237

Baked Goods, Specialty Food & Drink

A mother-daughter duo crafts Scottish shortbread with unique twists, including flavors such as pistachio-lavender and dark chocolate, pecan sandies, and coconut with dark chocolate. Offering shipping for online orders, as well as curbside pickup Monday through Thursday. Walk-ins allowed; gift cards available.

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