The Roost Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent breakfast/brunch in Stowe! They don't take reservations so arrive early. It's worth the wait.
64 locals recommend
Butlers Pantry
128 Main StExcellent breakfast/brunch in Stowe! They don't take reservations so arrive early. It's worth the wait.
Good food & drinks, casual setting. Outdoor patio during summer and small indoor dining area when it's cold. Located on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with easy access for walkers and bikers (cars, too).
126 locals recommend
Lost Nation Brewing
87 Creamery RdGood food & drinks, casual setting. Outdoor patio during summer and small indoor dining area when it's cold. Located on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail with easy access for walkers and bikers (cars, too).
Try the cheddar fritters! Good beer and good food. Located off the Rec Path in Stowe. Bike or walk up.
137 locals recommend
Idletyme Brewing Company
1859 Mountain RdTry the cheddar fritters! Good beer and good food. Located off the Rec Path in Stowe. Bike or walk up.
Awesome lunch spot! Grab a sandwich for your hike. Right in downtown Morrisville.
27 locals recommend
Thompson's Flour Shop
84 Lower Main StAwesome lunch spot! Grab a sandwich for your hike. Right in downtown Morrisville.
Pizza On Main
53 Lower Main StGrab a slice to go or eat in.
Great coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches/paninis. Locations in Morrisville and Stowe!
20 locals recommend
Black Cap Coffee & Beer
53 Lower Main StGreat coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches/paninis. Locations in Morrisville and Stowe!
Homemade donuts! Arrive very early or call ahead to reserve. They sell out often!
20 locals recommend
North Country Cakes
73 Lower Main StHomemade donuts! Arrive very early or call ahead to reserve. They sell out often!
Right off the Rail Trail - convenient stop for food and drink. Many of our guests have dined here with very positive feedback!
20 locals recommend
10 Railroad Street
10 Railroad StRight off the Rail Trail - convenient stop for food and drink. Many of our guests have dined here with very positive feedback!
California inspired, Vermont made. High end, delicious fare. A special occasion stop for us right in Stowe Village. Never disappoints.
88 locals recommend
Plate Restaurant
91 S Main StCalifornia inspired, Vermont made. High end, delicious fare. A special occasion stop for us right in Stowe Village. Never disappoints.
Farm to table fine dining. Always delicious. In Waterbury on the outskirts of Stowe but well worth the drive.
68 locals recommend
Michael's on the Hill
4182 Waterbury-Stowe RoadFarm to table fine dining. Always delicious. In Waterbury on the outskirts of Stowe but well worth the drive.
The Skinny Pancake
89 Main StCrepes of all varieties & all kinds of good breakfast options.
Charlmont Restaurant and Pub
116 VT-15If greasy spoon is your cup of tea, this is it.
Deb's Place
345 Brooklyn StBreakfast & lunch. Homemade donuts on Wednesdays.
Do not miss this hidden gem! Authentic Nepali fare tucked away in a gas station market. It is truly spectacular.
6 locals recommend
Riverbend Market
18 Bridge StDo not miss this hidden gem! Authentic Nepali fare tucked away in a gas station market. It is truly spectacular.
Green Dragon
8 Portland StChinese food.
Take the gondola to the top of Mount Mansfield and enjoy great food and views.
10 locals recommend
Cliff House Restaurant
Take the gondola to the top of Mount Mansfield and enjoy great food and views.
The Von Trapp family left Austria and came to Stowe. The bierhall has great food and beer. Oktoberfest festivities. Views from Von Trapp property are amazing. Catch a summer concert in the meadow. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
118 locals recommend
von Trapp Brewing
1333 Luce Hill RdThe Von Trapp family left Austria and came to Stowe. The bierhall has great food and beer. Oktoberfest festivities. Views from Von Trapp property are amazing. Catch a summer concert in the meadow. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
The Alchemist
100 Cottage Club RdHome of Heady Topper!
Prohibition Pig
23 S Main StWorth the ride to Waterbury!
Piecasso
1899 Mountain RdPopular pizza place in Stowe
Sushi Yoshi
1128 Mountain RdWhip Bar & Grill
18 Main StRock Art Brewery station
Stop in for beer sampling!
Excellent breakfast sandwiches and tacos!! Small, family-run place in a great setting with a low-key vibe and amazing pricing. They have Indian food, too.
Maple Hill Barn
666 Vermont 15Excellent breakfast sandwiches and tacos!! Small, family-run place in a great setting with a low-key vibe and amazing pricing. They have Indian food, too.
Black Diamond BBQ
639 Morristown Corners RdGreat ribs, wings, brisket & drinks!
Stowe Sandwich Company
1669 Mountain RdMorrisville House of Pizza
30 Munson AveA local establishment.
Doc Ponds
294 Mountain RdFantastic spot in Hyde Park Village. From eggs benedict to bagels with lox - great breakfast options. Lunch and dinner, too!
Two Sons Bakehouse
Fantastic spot in Hyde Park Village. From eggs benedict to bagels with lox - great breakfast options. Lunch and dinner, too!
Located in the Elmore Store. Really good pizza. When the weather's nice you can enjoy the lake view, too!
6 locals recommend
Firetower Pizza
1208 VT-12Located in the Elmore Store. Really good pizza. When the weather's nice you can enjoy the lake view, too!
Siam Valley Thai Restaurant
387 Brooklyn StVery good authentic Thai.
Recreation
Nice hike up the falls to a flat logging trail. Beautiful views of Stowe along the way.
21 locals recommend
Moss Glen Falls Trailhead
369-615 Moss Glen Falls RdNice hike up the falls to a flat logging trail. Beautiful views of Stowe along the way.
Elmore State Park
856 VT-12Great hike, great views from the fire tower at the top.
Stowe Pinnacle
Upper Hollow RoadShort but steep hike - sweeping panoramic views at the top.
Our favorite hike - a couple of hours but only one short hill section. We take the Stevenson Brook Trail to the Dalley Loop Trail. Lots of beauty & history.
28 locals recommend
Little River State Park
3444 Little River RdOur favorite hike - a couple of hours but only one short hill section. We take the Stevenson Brook Trail to the Dalley Loop Trail. Lots of beauty & history.
Amble along the Lamoille River by foot or bike. Lots to see if you're lucky - birds, beavers, otters, deer, fox, the occasional bear, etc. Stop in at 10 Railroad Street or Lost Nation for a bite and beverage right off the trail.
20 locals recommend
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
Amble along the Lamoille River by foot or bike. Lots to see if you're lucky - birds, beavers, otters, deer, fox, the occasional bear, etc. Stop in at 10 Railroad Street or Lost Nation for a bite and beverage right off the trail.
Wind along the river on this short, flat hike. Swimming holes to enjoy and lots of beautiful water cascades. Hike is about 2 miles total - 1 miles out and 1 back.
9 locals recommend
North Branch Cascades Trail
1181 VT-12Wind along the river on this short, flat hike. Swimming holes to enjoy and lots of beautiful water cascades. Hike is about 2 miles total - 1 miles out and 1 back.
Paved 5-1/2 mile path winding along river with amazing mountain views. Bike/run/walk to many local eateries right off the path, including Idletyme & Piecasso. Park behind Stowe Community Church in municipal lot to start.
73 locals recommend
Stowe Recreation Path
Stowe Recreation PathPaved 5-1/2 mile path winding along river with amazing mountain views. Bike/run/walk to many local eateries right off the path, including Idletyme & Piecasso. Park behind Stowe Community Church in municipal lot to start.
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadCraftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation RdGreen River Reservoir State Park
1394 Green River Dam RdPaddle in, paddle out.
Entertainment
There's something about a small local theater...
Honestly, the sound isn't the greatest and the screens are smallish but the convenience can't be beat.
23 locals recommend
Bijou Cineplex 4
107 Portland StThere's something about a small local theater...
Honestly, the sound isn't the greatest and the screens are smallish but the convenience can't be beat.
Stowe Bowl
1613 Mountain RdMovies in Stowe if you're looking for variety. They serve drinks in this theater during the movies.
68 locals recommend
Stowe Cinema 3 Plex
454 Mountain RdMovies in Stowe if you're looking for variety. They serve drinks in this theater during the movies.
A 1-hour drive from us brings you to Burlington. Lots of great things to do, including music and shows at the Flynn.
95 locals recommend
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StA 1-hour drive from us brings you to Burlington. Lots of great things to do, including music and shows at the Flynn.
See where it all started! Watch a video, tour the facility, sample ice cream at the end.
254 locals recommend
Ben & Jerry's
1281 Vermont Rte 100See where it all started! Watch a video, tour the facility, sample ice cream at the end.
Basics
Hannaford Supermarket
80 Vermont Rte 100Price Chopper
Munson AvenueMorrisville Food Co-op
46 Pleasant StCumberland Farms
20 Upper Main StCVS Pharmacy
13 VT-15Kinney Drugs
80 S Main StUnion Bank
20 Lower Main StTD Bank
23 Pleasant StWalgreens
48 Congress StWalgreens
48 Congress StSightseeing
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdFun, touristy place. Good cider donuts and cider!