Bennington Restaurants Diners, Cafés, Delis and More
Country stores, farm fresh delis, quirky cafes, and diners. That is the reason you came to Vermont, right?
Diners, Cafés , Delis and More
Elm Street Market
251 Elm St
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Boars Head deli products are just the beginning of all of the goodness that is in store for you at the Elm Street Market. Deli style sandwiches, homemade soups and desserts. Plus a number of grocery items with a focus on local. Don’t forget your box lunch, perfect for a picnic at the Henry Bridge. Or, eat at our outdoor picnic tables.
Spring 2021: Coming Soon: Coffee Bar! Check website for details.
Elm Street Market
251 Elm St
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 753-7366
Powers Market
9 Main Street
North Bennington, Vermont 05257
Summer 2022 Update: under new ownership (local group)! Historic and charming country store offering fresh local meat, dairy, and baked goods as well as delicious prepared foods. All of that, plus one of the most remarkable buildings in all of Bennington—with a great front porch for hanging out. Vermont vibes and then some.
Powers Market
9 Main Street
North Bennington, Vermont 05257
(802) 442-6821
Bringing You Vermont Café and Country Store
434 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Shop and café featuring Vermont products; serving a variety of sandwiches, café goods and beverages. Outdoor seating.
Bringing You Vermont Café and Country Store
434 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 753-7639
Your Belly’s Deli
100 Pleasant Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Deli serving sandwiches, soups, and salads along with tasty baked desserts.
Your Belly’s Deli
100 Pleasant Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-3653

Market Wagon
1896 Harwood Hill
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Home baked breads, fresh made sandwiches in a market setting.
Market Wagon
1896 Harwood Hill
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 440-9946

Blue Benn Diner
314 North Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Iconic 1940’s era railcar diner serving breakfast and lunch fare. Re-opened under new management! Check it out.
Blue Benn Diner
314 North Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-5140
Sunny Side Diner
241 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
All American breakfast served in a friendly diner setting.
Sunny Side Diner
241 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-9900
Lil’ Britain Fish ‘n’ Chips
116 North Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Casual lunch spot serving fish ‘n’ chips, meat pies, and other British specialties.
Lil’ Britain Fish ‘n’ Chips
116 North Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-2447
Papa Pete’s
1104 Woodford Road
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Home of the Giant Pancakes. Outdoor seating.
Papa Pete’s
1104 Woodford Road
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 681-0181
Henry’s Market
831 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Downtown market offering quality prepared foods and a wide selection of meats.
Henry’s Market
831 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-6856

The Avocado Pit
201 South Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Fresh modern vibes and fresh delicious burritos, tacos and salads in the heart of downtown. Outdoor and indoor seating.
The Avocado Pit
201 South Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 753-7003
The Angry Egg 2
467 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
info@angryeggcafe.com
Breakfast and lunch cafe—Now Open (as of 3/1/22)!
The Angry Egg 2
467 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
info@angryeggcafe.com
802-753-7811
The Local (formerly Love a Bagel)
704 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Local favorite bagel shop and full service cafe, offering soups, sandwiches, wraps, fruit, yogurt, granola, pastries, and, of course, bagels! Reopened under new management on August 17, 2022 (the folks that own and operate Wild Blossom, a fabulous new flower & gift shop)!
The Local (formerly Love a Bagel)
704 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Island Flavor Jamaican Cafe
512 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Another new restaurant in downtown Bennington (opened 9/26/22). Featuring a variety of authentic Jamaican cuisine, desserts, snacks, Korean shaved ice, and vegetarian options.
Island Flavor Jamaican Cafe
512 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Bennington Community Market
239 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
manager@BenningtonMarket.com
Brand new market (opened 3/9/23) and cafe in the heart of downtown Bennington, VT. Features an on-premise kitchen serving delicious cooked meals to eat on site (comfy tables and wi-fi) or to take-out, as well as yummy baked goods, and an assortment of additional grab and go snacks and meals. In addition, there is a fully stocked grocery section which includes fruit and produce, meat, dairy products (locally sourced wherever possible) and other household staples. There is also an interesting selection of beer and wine to purchase for offsite consumption. Check it out!
Bennington Community Market
239 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
manager@BenningtonMarket.com

East Road Market and Deli
Friendly neighborhood market and deli northeast of downtown (just north of Mt. Anthony Middle School; convenient to the start of the Route 7 Bypass heading north to Manchester).
East Road Market and Deli
1404 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
eastroadmarketdeli@gmail.com
802-440-5183
Phillys VT
230 North Street
Bennington, VT 05201
July 2023 – Just Opened! From their Facebook page: ‘Want a “REAL CHEESESTEAK”? Well look no further! Philly’s brings Philly to you! Here at Philly’s we use only the highest grade ribeye steak served on a freshly baked philly roll with spanish onions and of course cheez whiz! Come taste the difference!
Phillys VT
230 North Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Ice cream, Yogurt, Coffee Bars, and Bakeries
The Coffee Bar
109 South Street
Bennington, VT 05201
The brand new Coffee Bar is open for business in the recently-renovated Putnam Block in downtown Bennington! Situated right next to the relocated Bennington Bookshop, the Coffee Bar is open 7am-5pm 7 days/week for coffee, tea, pastries, snacks, art, and live music. They even offer dog treats!
Featuring Mocha Joe’s Coffee from Brattleboro, VT.
The Coffee Bar
109 South Street
Bennington, VT 05201
802-500-2741
Prospect Coffee House
Pangaea Restaurant
North Bennington, VT
Featuring piping hot espresso, along with some mouthwatering Pangaea Patisserie baked goods.
The Local (formerly Love a Bagel)
704 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Home baked bagels, soups, sandwiches and sweets.
The Local (formerly Love a Bagel)
704 Main Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 681-7465
Billy T’s Northside Dairy Bar
217 Northside Drive
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Classic dairy bar with soft serve, local hard ice creams, burgers and more. Open seasonally.
Billy T’s Northside Dairy Bar
217 Northside Drive
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-5644
Tastee Freez
344 North Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Great shakes, Soft serve, hard ice creams, burgers, dogs and more. Open seasonally.
Tastee Freez
344 North Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 442-9399
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