Diners, Cafés , Delis and More

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.

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.

Shop and café featuring Vermont products; serving a variety of sandwiches, café goods and beverages. Outdoor seating.

Deli serving sandwiches, soups, and salads along with tasty baked desserts.

Home baked breads, fresh made sandwiches in a market setting.

Iconic 1940’s era railcar diner serving breakfast and lunch fare. Re-opened under new management! Check it out.

All American breakfast served in a friendly diner setting. 

Casual lunch spot serving fish ‘n’ chips, meat pies, and other British specialties.

Home of the Giant Pancakes. Outdoor seating.

Downtown market offering quality prepared foods and a wide selection of meats.

Fresh modern vibes and fresh delicious burritos, tacos and salads in the heart of downtown. Outdoor and indoor seating. 

Breakfast and lunch cafe—Now Open (as of 3/1/22)! 

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)!

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.

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!

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).

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!

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.

Featuring piping hot espresso, along with some mouthwatering Pangaea Patisserie baked goods.

Home baked bagels, soups, sandwiches and sweets.

Classic dairy bar with soft serve, local hard ice creams, burgers and more. Open seasonally.

Great shakes, Soft serve, hard ice creams, burgers, dogs and more. Open seasonally.