5 Best Restaurants in Wilmington, Southern Vermont

1a Coffee Roasters

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This great new addition to Vermont's coffee scene has some of the best cold brew in the state. Mainly solar-powered, it recently got a sustainability grant from Oatly, and serves its iced drinks in sleek glass jars; pastries come from nearby Starfire Bakery. The owners are also partners in Valley Craft Ales, a brewery project transforming Wilmington's Old Red Mill Inn, complete with a taproom serving New Haven-style pizza. 
Café $
123 W Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA
802-265--0284
www.1acoffee.com
Known For
  • solar-powered coffee roaster
  • cold brew coffee
  • great outdoor patio
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Tues. No dinner

Butter Mountain Bakery

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Chewy homemade bagels, craggy loaves of sourdough, and brown butter maple cookies are just a handful of the offerings waiting at this tucked-away hidden gem, but remember to preorder as walk-ins aren't usually accommodated. Keep an eye out for seasonal specials like fresh fruit galettes and walnut-studded chocolate brownies—the menu is always changing.

Bakery Breakfast Quick Bite $
1 School St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA
802-780–0232
www.buttermountainbakery.com/
Known For
  • crusty loaves of sourdough
  • seasonal galettes, like strawberry-basil
  • snickerdoodle cookies
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Thurs.

Dot's Restaurant

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Under the classic red neon sign at the main corner in downtown Wilmington, Dot's remains a local landmark and a reminder of diners of yore. Residents and skiers pack the tables and counter for American comfort food classics, starting at 5:30 am with the Berry-Berry pancake breakfast, with four kinds of berries.

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La Casita Taqueria y Mas

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Hidden away in the back of a parking lot behind The Anchor, La Casita is a favorite haunt for Mexican fare, including homemade bottled hot sauces, shatteringly crisp flautas, and loaded burritos. The drink menu is no slouch either, with a variety of local beers and seasonal margaritas on hand to wash down platters of tacos and sizzling fajitas.
Mexican Dinner Dessert $ Family
14 S. Main St., Wilmington, Vermont, 05363, USA
802-464–8500
Known For
  • sizzling fajita platters
  • warm, friendly atmosphere
  • cooked-to-order carne asada

The Village Roost

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This bigger-on-the-inside café and lunch joint comes with ample space, especially in the barn-chic back room that serves resting travelers, gaming locals, and conferring coworkers. Keeping them oiled is a menu of organic, non-GMO, locally sourced sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads.