Though enjoyable, a day of exploring Barre can be long and tiring. Be sure to start the day off right with hearty breakfast. Read our list to discover the 10 best breakfasts and brunches in Barre, Vermont.
1. Espresso Bueno
Coffee Shop, Coffee, Tea , American, Vegetarian
A simple, brewed coffee with cream and sugar may be fine for the day-to-day, but when you have time, mix it up and visit Espresso Bueno. The gourmet coffee bar serves drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, cortados, and of course, espresso. Espresso Bueno serves Vermont artisan coffee beans, so you’re enjoying the best of locally sourced product. Along with your hot, or iced, drink of choice, enjoy delicious kitchen items. A few favorites include the chorizo burrito, breakfast tacos, house made granola, and grilled cheese panini for brunch. The coffee shop frequently hosts events for the community, including open mic nights, stand up shows, and more. Espresso Bueno is a great place to mingle with friends, or enjoy some alone time with your favorite book.
2. Delicate Decadence
Bakery, Pastry Shop, Pastries, Dessert, American, Vegetarian
This Barre bakery is one of the best about town, known for having the most delicious cakes and desserts; they often cater weddings, and other special events. If you’re craving a pastry to pair with your morning coffee, there’s no better place to get it from than a bakery. The menu rotates seasonally, but some items are so delicious that they never change. A few of these are the Danishes, scones, croissants, muffins, house made soup, savory quiche, and specialty coffees. Once a week, Delicate Decadence offers its customers a take home meal, large enough for the whole family to enjoy. These dishes tend to be on the heavier side, but in the past have included spaghetti and meatballs, Caesar salad, Swedish meatballs, and more. Of course, the cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats are a must-try.
All the food at Morse Block Deli tastes incredible because it is made with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Instead of rich pastries and greasy meats, the deli offers patrons a healthy alternative of soups, salads, and sandwiches. You can order a classic turkey club, try the pulled pork sub, or taste one of their seven signature sandwiches. The salads are crisp and fresh, including the chef’s salad, tuna salad, simple garden, and Caesar. There is a peanut butter and jam sandwich perfect for kids, and it can even be made gluten-free. Finally, the most expensive thing on the menu, there is The Undertaker; this sandwich is not for the faint of heart, with dozens of slices of pastrami crammed between two slices of rye bread. If you finish it in 20 minutes or less, you’ll get a t-shirt, hat, and go on the wall of fame.
5. Soup ‘N Greens Restaurant
Restaurant, American, Soup, Vegetarian
Vermont is one of the chillier states in the US, especially during the mornings and early afternoons — so keep yourself warm with a delicious, hot cup of soup. Soup ‘N Greens is a casual restaurant, perfect for the whole family. Everyone can enjoy a wide variation of soups, salads, sandwiches, and breakfast classics. Try the chili taco salad, eggs Benedict with home fries, stack of buttermilk pancakes, omelets, apple wood bacon, and more. There are also dinner specials available, featuring rib-eye steak, pan seared scallops, prime rib, broiled swordfish, and others. Of course, the soup of the day is a must and the clam chowder is a local favorite. Be sure to sample the fresh orange juice and hot coffee.
6. K’s Korner
Restaurant, American
Located within The Twin City Family Fun Center, K’s Korner provides great brunch bites the whole family can enjoy. Start out by ordering a few appetizers for the table, including spinach artichoke dip, calamari strips, or crab cakes. Then, each person can select his or her own salad, signature sandwich, or main entree. The lobster cobb salad, seafood fra diavolo, turkey melt, and lobster cobb salad are amongst some of the more popular choices. Once you’ve finished your meal, if you’re not too full, engage in a few family-fun activities. There’s bowling, laser tag, and various arcade games. You can even keep it simple by cheering on your favorite sports team on one of the many flat screen TVs.
7. Maria’s Bagels
Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Fast Food
Often, people just don’t have enough time in the day to sit down and enjoy a pleasant, delicious breakfast. Luckily for the people of Barre, Maria’s Bagels offers a fantastic and filling breakfast option, perfect for on the go. Bagels come in a variety of flavors, including poppy, onion, cinnamon raisin, blueberry, cinnamon sugar, sesame, garlic, and others. You can even create your own flavor my mixing together a few of your favorites. Enjoy your bagel plain and toasted, with cream cheese or another spread, or have it stuffed and made into a sandwich. Ingredients include eggs, cheese, ham, sausage, bacon, smoked salmon, red onions, tomatoes, and more. At Maria’s, you can make it how you want it.
8. Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen
Bar, Pub Grub, American, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Vegetarian
The Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen serves burgers, soups, salads, grilled pizza, flavored mac and cheese, and other bar bites. The bacon jalapeno and Maine lobster macaroni and cheeses are an innovative take on an old classic. Popular plates amongst locals include spinach and artichoke dip, crab cakes, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and steak egg rolls. If you’re not hungry for anything too heavy, the kale salad, new England clam chowder, sweet onion soup, toasted mozzarella panini, and roasted turkey club are all delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches perfect for an early-mid afternoon meal. Be sure to ask about combination options.
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