If you are traveling to Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Vermont on a family vacation, you may think that your meal options are limited to eating in your room or at the resort’s several on-site family-friendly eateries. However, there are some really great options for delicious food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner right nearby – you just need to know where to look. Here are five places to eat right near Smugglers’ Notch that you can’t miss on your next trip!
The Burger Barn
Route 15, Jeffersonville, VT (aka, take a right at the Mobil)
The Burger Barn, pictured at the left, could most optimistically be described as “unassuming”. There’s barely a sign identifying it (except for the one that is still up in their old location down the road), and most tourists would drive right by. But, you’d be missing something fabulous – gourmet, grass-fed burgers with amazing toppings, and the most delicious fresh-cut fries. Eat outside, or take back to your hotel room to enjoy.
The Mix Cafe and Bakery
55 Church St, Jeffersonville, VT (behind the Smugglers’ Notch Inn)
For an out of this world breakfast, don’t miss The Mix Cafe and Bakery, which is tucked behind the Smugglers’ Notch Inn. Fresh, local ingredients, and a innovative menu are the standouts here – try the Jersey Sliders, which are a fabulous option on the seasonal menu.
Hearth and Candle
4323 Vt Route 108 S, Jeffersonville, VT (on-site at Smugglers’ Notch Resort)
This privately-owned and operated restaurant located right on property at Smugglers’ Notch is fabulous. With a family dining room and an adult dining room, everyone can enjoy their dinner. The menu focuses on modern American cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. Take out is also available, if you’d prefer to eat in your room.
Boyden Valley Winery
Junction 15 & 10470 Vermont Route 104, Cambridge, Vermont
The kids are in camp at Smuggs all day, so what can mom and dad do? Visit the nearby Boyden Valley Winery! While there isn’t a cafe in the winery, you can order a cheese plate with a glass of wine to eat on the patio or in the winery – a perfect light lunch!
The Family Table
4807 Vt Route 15, Jeffersonville, VT
As the name implies, the Family Table is a great restaurant for families. There are loads of kids options, and the regular menu is outstanding. Try to Lamb Burger – you won’t be disappointed! If the weather is nice, ask to sit in the screened porch where you’ll get a great view of the river.
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We love Smugglers’ Notch and I agree with nearly all of your recommendations, except for The Family Table. We tried it this year, and we really wanted to like it. We had such a bad experience, though. The service was terrible and completely inattentive, and, worse, my mom’s veal came out raw. We won’t be trying it again. Another of our favorite’s in the area is Gracie’s, on Edson Hill Road in Stowe.
Sorry you had a bad experience there. I wouldn’t return if I’d been served raw veal either!
Here is a true & complete list of places to eat in Jeffersonville. The Winery is great, but they do not serve food. The Burger barn is a trailer on the busiest road in town, but people do say its good. I prefer to eat out of an actual brick and mortar building unless I’m at the fairgrounds! My top choices for breakfast are The Mix Cafe, 158 Main, and The Family Table. For lunch, 158 Main or try The Cupboard Deli at the Citgo Station on Route 15, they make great sandwiches to go (no eat in). For dinner; Hearth and Candle, Three Mountain Lodge, The Family Table, the new El Zorro Mexican Restaurant, and Stella Notte Italian Restaurant. These are all fine establishments, sorry someone had a bad experience at The Family Table. I have been there several times and the food on everyone’s plates has always been out standing and a great value for the price.
For a list of all establishments in our little town, please visit: http://www.cambridgevt.com/
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Three Mountain Lodge
Route 108, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-5736
158 Main Restaurant
158 Main St., Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-2011
Burger Barn
Route 15, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-2069
El Zorro Mexican Restaurant
87 Edwards Rd., Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone (802)-644-1499
Hearth & Candle Restaurant
4323 Vt Route 108 S, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-8090
Jeffersonville Pizza Department
158 Main St, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-5550
Stella Notte Restaurant
44 Desjardins Rd, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-8884
The Brewski
4087 Route 108 South, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-6366
The Family Table Restaurant
4807 Route 15, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-8920
The Mix Cafe at The Smugglers Notch Inn
55 Main Street, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-6371
The Village Tavern at The Smugglers Notch Inn
55 Church Street, Jeffersonville, VT, 05464
Telephone(802) 644-6765
Thanks Johnny. For the winery, I was referring to the cheese/meat plate you can purchase with your wine – a great place to have a light lunch while the kids are in camp!
I didn’t like Stella Notte, and the Brewski looked closed? 158 Main is another great option!