The Vermont Country Deli
436 Western Ave, Brattleboro, VT
Crema's Take
“Skip the pastries here and go straight for the mac and cheese—it's genuinely exceptional and the real reason locals line up at this Brattleboro institution. The deli excels at substantial, comforting food done right, though expect crowds and some inconsistency with their baked goods. If you want a quick, quiet coffee experience, look elsewhere, but if you're hungry for legitimately good casual food in a buzzing community spot, it's worth the wait.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Had the Lemon Cake, Eclair, Carrot Cake and Keylime Tart. The Lemon Cake and Eclair were a big disappointment and unfortunately, this is my experience every time I go in the VCD. The chefs do a great job at presenting each item, though the cakes/desserts always lack flavor,…
Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh. Mac and cheese exceptional, sandwiches were fresh, baked goods were yummy. Service was great, too.
If you want a calm countryside lunch experience in Vermont this ain’t it. The lines were long and hectic, there was two lines one for hot foods like Mac and cheese and pulled pork and another line for cold cut sandwiches. We got in the sandwich line and had regret when we got…
Having seen a popular TikTok video about their renowned Mac and Cheese, we felt compelled to give it a try. While it may not have been freshly made, the cheese unfortunately lacked the expected creaminess or stringiness. However, the slightly burnt edges were quite enjoyable.…
Wonder find on my New England Road Trip. My goal was to hit 4 states I have never been while on a trip to Boston. Rented a car and drove up and over. I was finding a hard time finding something that was truly interesting but I knew I wanted to eat and 5th in the list I found…
Crema Reviews
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