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Quick StatsBest Pizza
- Neil and Otto's Pizza
- Ramunto’s Pizza
Best Breakfast
- Middlebury Bagel & Deli (for breakfast sandwiches)
- Steve's Park Diner (for good greasy fare)
- Tully and Marie's (for weekend brunch)
Best Chinese
- China House
- Mei Garden
- Top Spice
Best Healthy
- Starry Night Café
- The Storm Café
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Fire and Ice Restaurant
- The Storm Café
College Prowler Take
What Middlebury lacks in nightlife and the “hustle-and-bustle factor,” it makes up for in off-campus dining. The town of Middlebury boasts nearly every type of cuisine you might crave—except sushi, for which you’ll have to make a trip to Burlington. There’s an Indian restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, a diner, and so on. Mister Ups and Two Brothers Tavern are essentially the only two popular and affordable hangouts in town, making it difficult for anyone who seeks variety on a tight budget. On the other hand, each one’s list of local brews is extensive and quite good. If you’re really looking for some low-class fun, there’s always McDonald’s on Route 7. Middlebury’s no fast food hub, though—it purposefully shies away from the commercialized fast food establishments to preserve its “antique New England charm.” Most of Middlebury’s greatest restaurants are pricey, but for such a small town, it claims some skilled chefs with savvy dishes. For students living on a small stipend, you may find Middlebury lacking in variety. The delis and bakeries are excellent, however, and the eateries that are there do very well. It’s best to eat on campus most of the time and save up for a couple marvelous meals a month at one of Middlebury’s upscale establishments, where you can enjoy local recipes, wine, and tasty steak or seafood. Students Speak Out
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For being a small town in the...
For being a small town in the middle of nowhere, Middlebury has a good array of restaurant options. The Indian restaurant here is the best I've had—it's even better than in New York.
Off-Campus Dining: February 17, 2009
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There aren’t many restaurants in...
There aren’t many restaurants in town, but there are a few really good ones. American Flatbread and Tully & Marie’s are great places to go for dinner. |
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I am a big fan of the Taste of...
I am a big fan of the Taste of India. It’s a good place to go to escape the bland monotony of dining hall food. And hey, you can’t go wrong with curry, right? Mister Ups is also a favorite for the students. It has standard dinner food and a friendly atmosphere. If you’re looking for a fancier destination, the Storm Café and the Swift House Inn are great spots. They’re pricey, but it’s alright if mom and dad are picking up the tab. At the Storm Café, I highly recommend the banana cream pie. |
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There are some good restaurants,...
There are some good restaurants, and some are not so good, but it also depends on what you are looking for. The Storm Café is absolutely wonderful. I love eating at that place so much—it is incredible. Compared to that hot spot, none of the others are nearly as good. There are some other nice places I have heard of a few miles out on Route 7, but I’ve never been. |
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There are a surprising number of...
There are a surprising number of restaurants off campus, ranging from hangouts like Mister Ups to Fire and Ice. But you may only want to go to the latter if your parents are paying. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- American Flatbread
- Grapevine Grille
- Middlebury Bagel & Deli
- The Storm Café
Other Places to Check Out
- Carol’s Hungry Mind Café
- Doria’s Restaurant
- Dunkin' Donuts
- McDonald's
- Otter Creek Bakery
- Rosie's
- Sama’s Café
- Subway
- Swift House Inn
- The Black Sheep Bistro
- The Bobcat Café
- Top Spice
Grocery Stores
copps Food Center
8 Washington St.
(802) 388-0930
Hannaford Supermarket
260 Court St.
(802) 388-1017
Restaurant Listing
American Flatbread
Pizza, organic bakery
137 Maples St., Suite 29 F
(802) 388-3300
www.americanflatbread.com
Price: $7-$10
Restaurant seating is in the oven room, where guests can see the fire and watch the bakers and cooks as they prepare each order. Only locally raised meats and organic vegetables are used, complimented by Vermont cheeses and organic flour.
Hours: Bakery takeout Sunday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Carol's Hungry Mind Café
Salads, sandwiches, soup, quiches
24 Merchants Row
(802) 388-0101
www.carolshungrymindcafe.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday—Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Doria's Restaurant
Italian
22 Merchants Row
(802) 388-3624
Price: $13-$25
Fire and Ice Restaurant
American cuisine
26 Seymour St.
(802) 388-7166
www.fireandicerestaurant.com
Price: $15-$20
Fire and Ice has been a family-owned and local run landmark for more than 30 years. Come to Fire and Ice for their 55-item salad bar, all-you-can-eat shrimp, and old black and white photographs of Middlebury's graduating classes from the early 1900s.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–8 p.m.
Grapevine Grille
Sandwiches, soup
2369 Route 7 S.
(802) 382-8646
Price: $5-$15
A great selection of exotic wines and friendly staff compliment daily soup and sandwich specials. Don’t forget the take-out dinner specials, which include multiple courses and beverages.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Green Peppers Restaurant
Pizza, subs, pasta, salads
10 Washington St.
(802) 388-3164
www.greenpeppersrestaurant.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Mary's Restaurant Inn at Baldwin Creek
American cuisine
1868 Rte. 116
(802) 453-2432
www.innatbaldwincreek.com
Price: $20-$40
Foods are crafted with local and seasonal products. The restaurant is set on 25 acres, complete with a classic red barn.
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Middlebury Bagel & Deli
Breakfast, deli sandwiches
11 Washington St.
(802) 388-0859
Price: $2-$10
Known simply as the “Bagel-deli,” it offers some of the tastiest, freshly made breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and donuts in town.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 5 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 5 a.m.–1 p.m.
Mister Ups Restaurant
American cuisine
25 Bakery Ln.
(802) 388-6724
www.misterupsvt.com
Price: $10-$15
This favorite student hangout features a summer patio overlooking Otter Creek, great salad bar, drink specials every day.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Neil and Otto's Pizza
Pizza, pizza sticks, pasta, subs, salads
52 Merchants Row
(802) 388-6774
www.neilandottos.com
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Daily 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
Noonie's Deli
Sandwiches, salads, soups
Marble Works
(802) 388-0014
Price: $5-$10
Overlooking Otter Creek Falls, Noonie's serves pre-ordered three-foot subs and dessert platters for crowds and offers delivery.
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Ramunto’s Pizza
Pizza
21 Macintyre Ln.
(802) 388-7755
Price: $5-$15
Students’ top pick for best pizza in town. Make sure to try the buffalo chicken pizza, and don’t forget the garlic and cinnamon knots!
Hours: Open daily
Sama's Café
Burgers, panini, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps
54 College St.
(802) 388-6408
www.middleburymarketandcafe.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Monday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Starry Night Café
American cuisine
5359 Rte. 7
(802) 877-6316
www.starrynightcafe.com
Price: $10-$20
Fine dining by candlelight with local, seasonal produce. The Starry Night Café also boasts stylish martinis and a descriptive wine list.
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Steve's Park Diner
Old-fashioned (greasy) American breakfast and lunch
12 Merchants Row
(802) 388-3297
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Taste of India
Indian cuisine
1 Bakery Ln.
(802) 388-4856
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
The Storm Café
American, vegetarian
3 Mill St.
(802) 388-1063
www.thestormcafe.com
Price: $15-$20
Outside deck overlooking Otter Creek.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Top Spice
Chinese
99 Maple St.
(802) 388-3101
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday, Saturday–Sunday 11a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Tully and Marie's
American cuisine
7 Bakery Ln.
(802) 388-4182
www.tullyandmaries.com
Price: $15-$25
Tully and Marie's menu features local produce, and they make their own desserts, which are fabulous.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Two Brothers Tavern
American cuisine
86 Main St.
(802) 388-0002
www.twobrotherstavern.com
Price: $10-$20
Two Brothers offers an extensive beer selection, local, live music on certain nights, daily drink specials, a European-style outdoor Café, and you'll get $1 off everything on Sundays.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., lounge is open Tuesday–Saturday 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
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