Was in town and met an old friend for lunch. The ambiance is just awesome with the history of being an old firehouse. I walked around the second floor and you can spend the night here and would love to do it if the opportunity presented itself. We both ordered the burger as the server mentioned they get fresh ground beef everyday. That sold us. Both of us were not impressed with the burger. I felt it needs to be seasoned better. I had the salad instead of the fries. It’s grass what can I say. Not the star. I would go again if I’m the area.

French onion soup was delicious. A little salty, but that's how I like it! Shepherds pie was very tasty but a somewhat small portion. (It was very good and I would have liked more.) Huge salad came with it with a chunk of toasted bread which was really good.

This place was so cool. It had been the main firehouse un to a new ladder truck was purchased and it was too big for the firehouse. A new one was built. The 100 year old firehouse was purchased, gutted, and restored into a restaurant. This space has Inn space upstairs as well. The food here is delicious. The atmosphere is fabulous. The decor is beautiful. I ordered the turkey burger with battered fries for my main. My hubby order the fish and chips. We started with a house salad to split. Everything we had was delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. He was able to make suggestions when asked. We loved all the firehouse memorabilia hanging on the wall. The craftsmanship of the building was left intact. As part of the experience, patrons are encourage to look around. The washrooms are super clean. One is upstairs and one is downstairs.

The atmosphere was pretty cool. A lot of history to look at. We were here as soon as it opened so it wasn’t crowded at all. This place lies in a small town with a traffic problem! Downtown can get very congested! Anyway, the food and service were all great. But what really sets this place apart is the location. Can’t beat having a good meal in an old fire house. Loads of things to look at. If you’re coming mainly for the venue, get there early when no one else is there yet so you can wonder around and look at all the photos without bothering others.

Wow what a great place full of Barre history and very happy to tell you all about it. The firehouse is authentic Queen Anne building with granite outside and Italian ceramic tile and wood work inside. The food was awesome but the service was absolutely wonderful.

The burger, decorations, and atmosphere was amazing. They also had live music while I was there. I'm looking forwarding to going back to try more of the menu.

Our waiter told us the history of this firehouse, which was very interesting. We shared a pizza, which was excellent!

Great venue. Large and roomy but still small enough to be an intimate setting with the performers. I can't believe that was my first time there! I will be attending more shows now that I know how great it is!

Lovely location, and well-publicized! Clearly the community cares about this place and the arts.

Totally awesome! Easy to locate, pretty good parking options and very helpful associates.

I would describe the experience only as: Ohio. (Great) The seats are more comfortable than a family heirloom velvet puffy quality recliner. The sound system is quite frankly, skibidi! (Good) All in all; I'd give it a livvy Dunn out of Kai cenat! (4/5)

The Opera House is always an amazing experience in such a historical venue. Management is a great job of keeping this place looking and feeling amazing. The upgraded seats from the recent renovations are nicer to sit in as well.

We love going to the Barre Opera House for ballets. The seating area is beautiful, the air conditioning is nice and cool, and the view is good from every spot. There are a number of wheel chair seating locations in the theater and the elevator goes to the main seating, though not to the balcony. Bathrooms are on both levels

Great venue. There is lots of space and decent ac in the summer

I’m writing this review because of a distasteful event i witnessed occur with my best friend. I had every intention on visiting this establishment as my friend showed me all the things this bar had to offer. It truly seemed like a nice place to meet people, enjoy the company of others, the food, and a decently priced drink. However, after witnessing the profiling and unjust behavior my friend received, as well as reading other reviews from people receiving similar behaviors, I no longer have no desire to ever visit this establishment. It is 2025 and I am in disbelief at how hurtful and mean people can be over a simple miscommunication especially when you provide service to patrons. My friend was instructed to leave the bar because of a private conversation that he was having with two individuals at the bar, while just being friendly. All of a sudden, unprovoked a RUDE bartender took it upon herself to insert herself into their conversation with what I’m guessing was her own personal bias. Even as my friend tried to explain to this bartender that his conversation was not of malicious intent or to be taken in offense, she proceeded to get security and tell him he had to leave. In his explanation the bartender made many assumptions which to me seemed very much fueled by racial and sexual bias, as she did not know my friend at all and prior to this day he had never been there! I truly felt so disturbed and upset by what i witnessed happen to my friend. My advice is if you’re looking to be rudely treated, profiled, and not accepted by staff then this is the place to be as this place seems to cater to locals who visit often rather than newcomers.

Service wasn't the best I've had, difficult to get bartenders attention unless you're sitting at the bar. Drinks were decent. Had to pay to get in the door although the band wasn't even playing, the jukebox was still going the entire time I was there. Young rowdy crowd that likes to cause commotion.

Average dive bar. The bartenders are friendly but serve poor-quality drinks in the wrong glasses. On a Friday night there was no music (not even over speakers) until 10pm when a pretty awful laptop-DJ came on. Good place for locals if you're looking for a dive bar, and it's definitely more fun on holiday weekends.

This place was incredible, my wife and I came for dinner at the suggestion of a friend but stayed for the atmosphere until late!. The staff was friendly and prompt even though they were slammed. The food was awesome and the drinks were great! 10/10 it’s not often that you find a place that has great food, service and atmosphere! 👍🏼

Wonderful experience in all aspects of a great lunch and above and beyond service. Thank you so much!

Great place to hangout and play. Toilets were not maintained.

So my partner and I first heard of Gusto’s a few weeks ago when we had friends visiting and we were looking for a restaurant that was open past 8 pm on a Wednesday lol. My partner was pretty intimidated by the exterior and loud music so we decided to go home. After seeing schnitzel on the menu, I’ve had schnitzel brain since then. I decided to grab a late lunch to-go by myself today and the food was super tasty! Will definitely be back

Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. The last 3 times I've been there each time the electronic stuff is working right. Ever since the old guy has become the manager there it has been nothing but problems. One time he couldn't figure out how to get the credit card machines to work so if you didn't have cash no sale. Another he couldn't get the soda dispenser working right so only could buy water or alcohol. This last time the movie had sound and no picture.

What an interesting little hole-in-the-wall theater! I felt lucky to experience an original, no-frills movie spot — no fancy extras, just the charm of a classic theater. It opens just minutes before showtime for both ticket purchases and snacks, which include a nice bonus: they serve alcohol! Yvette, the young lady running the show, was super helpful and even gave us some great local recommendations for the rest of our stay. Thanks, Yvette!

There very expensive! Had NO popcorn and they didn’t tell you til after you purchased tickets! The theater stunk and seats are very small my 14 year old had to squeeze as well as my husband! Go to Montpelier

The tickets were reasonably priced, but the theater was awful. No AC, no bathrooms, everything smelled like mildew, there are no diabetic-friendly snacks at concessions, no water bottles. The cashier's point-of-sale machine for tickets was broken, so it was a good thing I bought my tickets online. I doubt I'll go to this theater again.

Like this theater a lot. It's pretty local for us. It's not Williston so can't give a 5 star review but for our area it's great.

Was majestic until split up. Was a glorious art deco balcony theatre fit for opera but it and the Capitol show movies but used be Grand Movie Palaces to showcase Hollywoods finest. I did get to see Alien in the big theater so 79.

Small 2 screen theater with good audio and video quality, fair prices. For the small town theater you don't get stadium reclining seats, they don't have a wine or burger bar, if you want that go to Burlington. I

My wife and I love stopping by this local café—our go-to for delicious lattes every time. Their croissants are amazing, especially the chocolate ones! Always a great taste and friendly service. Definitely a spot we’ll keep coming back to.

Cute cafe with plenty of seating of different styles, chairs, stools, benches. A lot of things to order but actually many things are not stocked. Very long line for simple cappuccino on a Saturday morning 10am

Awesome espresso bar - friendly people, great prices, right in the center of Barre. I got the cafe con panna with maple whipped cream (fresh!) and it was great.

Espresso Bueno has become one of my go-to spots and for good reason. I have been here quite a few times, and every visit has been consistently enjoyable. The service is always friendly and efficient, with a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay a while. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, perfect for catching up with friends, getting a bit of work done, or just enjoying a quiet moment with a good drink. There's a genuine local charm here that sets it apart from your typical coffee shop. My usual order is the Chai Tea Latte – their house-made chai sweetened with maple syrup and steamed with oat milk. It’s rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. On warmer days, I will switch it up with the Bueno Smoothie, which is just as delicious and refreshing. I often pair my drink with one of their fresh pastries. usually a scone and it always hits the spot. The food is thoughtfully prepared, and the menu offers a great variety of light meals and snacks that cater to different dietary preferences. Espresso Bueno has a way of making you feel like part of the community, and I always look forward to my next visit. Highly recommended!

Me and my two best friends came to Vermont to visit from Texas. Out of all of the coffee shops we went to in Stowe, Burlington, and Woodstock, espresso bueno blew it out of the water. I will not stop thinking about the morning glory muffin. The breakfast croissant had the most delicious, flakey bread. The coffee was always great. Very reasonable prices too.

I'm not sensitive to gluten, and I ordered the Morning Glory muffin not realizing it was gluten free. It was soooo good!!! Now I get it every day. I love this coffee shop!

Staff is rude. They’re not afraid to publicly humiliate their customers for simple miscommunications. They also like to delete reviews that give any negative feedback instead of owning up for their mistakes and apologizing.

We visited this museum on our trip. The gift shop was very small!

This is a neat little museum in the capital city of Vermont! The displays cover virtually every topic in the state of Vermont's history. Some of the displays are setup with kids in mind. Many of the displays are well researched and have much reading material with them. Excellent artifacts and visuals in the museum. You could easily spend an hour or more in here. Price for entry is only $7. Definitely worth a visit.

Compact, engaging full history of Vermont and the events and folks that shaped our present day life. Touch and see on one level. Kid friendly, quiet and approachable, roll/walk-through exhibits. Nice way to enlighten, for $7 admission. Small gift shop has something relevant at every price point too; books, posters, toys, and more. On-street parking right out front, right next to the Capital.

As an flatlander, out of state person, I thought the museum gave a great overview of VT over nearly a 400 year period. The displays were professional and the signage’s sufficient to understand what is to be interpreted. I would recommend for all ages.

This museum offers many interesting facts and artifacts about Vermont but collectively needs to be reimagined for today’s visitors. Newer installations and probably rotating the permanent collections would help but would require generous financial support. History buffs, nonetheless, would be delighted.

We got in for free during an event day offering free admission which was really great for us. We travel full time so paying for tons of museums and outings can add up. It’s a small museum but decently done. I do wonder if there could be a little more local vermont history or more detailed history Added around. Some was more broad and general stuff that most anyone would know. Sure sheep and cows and such were used for farming. But I would have liked a little more in depth history on things and how things were done in vermont compared to other states. How roads were carved and built in and through/around the mountains. History of covered bridges, maple farms, quarries etc. but I also admit I was a bit rushed on a time crunch before closing so it is possible I rushed pass some of these things without realizing. Overall it was a nice museum and laid out in a horseshoe so it was easy to walk through. But this is a huge building. It would be nice to have more floors of history to explore. Looking at the pricing it seems fairly priced for what is here. $7 an adult, $5 kids and seniors and under 6 free, $20 for families. I also bought some nice postcards in the giftshop.

Wonderful small museum with an eclectic mix of art and Vermont History exhibits, and some surprising Vermont history. I wasn't going for the gift shop, but the website touts it, so I'll include that it's tiny and you won't find much or anything very unique.

I finally got to check this deli out. I appreciate the kind and welcoming service. Good selection of beverages and unique delicious thoughtful dish and bites options. The food was fresh and had great savory taste. I could tell my breakfast sandwich was made with love. I like the feeling here. Great spot.

Very rare in New England, Morse Block is a business that understands the art of culinary alchemy. The history of great culinary discovery and tradition is exemplified by these fantastic artisans. Vermont needs more Morse Block. And post-pandemic, the US needs to remember how food tastes, what ingredients are, and how to properly prepare fine ingredients. All of this and more is executed expertly at Morse Block Deli.

This was hands down, the best sandwich I’ve ever had. They know how to do it here!

Morse Block! I’ve lived here for a while and never made it in. Oh my goodness, what a treat! My father took me to Little Italy in San Diego when I was younger and we ate as many Italian subs as we could get our hands on. I’ve never experienced another fantastic Italian sandwich like that until I came here. It came out on a toasted sesame grinder and it was HUGE. Id definitely call it a “12 inch sub”. It had the perfectly shredded thin lettuce, a perfect ratio of oil and vinegar, beautiful sweet and spicy peppers and the meat was cut right in front of me and tasted like magic. This Sandwhich was 10/10! We also got the kombucha on yap and it was fantastic, albeit a bit crazy priced… probably my only issue was 8$ kombucha on tap when it’s like 3.50 in the store… but it tasted great!

This was the first time I ordered from them and I won’t be doing it again. I understand that prices for everything have gone up, but $15 for the turkey sandwich I got was not worth it. There was not even a full serving of turkey on the sandwich (which is 3oz) and there was one piece of cheese that didn’t even cover the whole thing. I also ordered online and asked for no onions, and there was onions in my sandwich, and everyone who is anti raw onions knows that even if you pick them off the sandwich still has an onion taste. Also, ordering online says it’s supposed to be free, but they charged me a service charge. I’m not 100% sure if that was for online ordering through Square, but asking me to tip on top of that is insane. The food itself tastes good, which is why I’m giving it 2 stars instead of 1. But again, not worth the price for a sandwich that was mostly lettuce and bread.

Best sandwich in VT. Get the roast beef. You won't be disappointed. The vibe here. The culture. The food. The energy. It's Vermont. I love these people, and I love their deli. Thanks for always making my day when I bite into your sandwiches!!!

I had a Vermonter, and it was great. Great quantity of meat and the apple gives it a great crunch. When I went to pick it up my sandwich there was only one man working. My heart goes out to him because his silent stress was loud. He was so kind and apologetic for being a few minutes late.

10/10 highly recommend this spot for authentic Ramen and Pork Bao buns. Very friendly service and no waiting to be seated. Everything was hot, fresh and delicious 😋

One of our favorite restaurants in Barre. Authentic cuisine served with care and attention to detail. Every dish has exceeded our expectations and we always have leftovers to enjoy later. Hours are somewhat limited so make plans in advance.

finally had the chance to visit Si Aku Ramen after hearing rave reviews from several friends and I have to say, it absolutely lived up to the hype! From the moment I walked in, I could tell this place was special. It’s a cozy, family-owned restaurant with a warm and welcoming vibe that makes you feel like you're stepping into someone’s home for a comforting meal. I ordered the Sensei Chicken Special, and it was incredible. The broth was rich and flavorful, the chicken was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the veggies and egg brought everything together beautifully. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and prepared with care. The service was exceptional friendly, attentive, and you could sense the pride they take in both their food and hospitality. The staff made sure everything was just right, and even offered great recommendations for first-timers. The ambiance is chill and inviting, with a clean, minimalist aesthetic and a few personal touches that reflect the family’s story and culture. It’s the kind of place you will want to come back to often, whether you’re dining solo or with friends. If you're a ramen lover or even if you’re just ramen-curious, Si Aku Ramen is a must-visit. I am already planning my next trip!

First time going there tonight. It was delicious. The owner/one of the cooks (not sure which roll he had) came out and explained what the different dinners and specials were. All sounded good. And the one I picked was pretty darn amazing. Everyone who worked there were very pleasant!

This is by far the best ramen restaurant we’ve been to! We come every time we are in VT and the ramen is always delicious! The owners are super kind and helpful. We cannot wait to go back!

I wouldn’t consider myself a ramen expert but I know good food when I taste it and this ramen is outstanding. From the broth to the noodles and toppings, nothing disappoints. We’ve already gone twice this week! Price range I selected is for 2 people but ramen is between $12.95-14.95 per bowl.

Great local place! Every dish handmade per order. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, authentic chef/owner. Try it!

This is not a bad place to eat. The plaza that the restaurant is located in could use a massive refreshing as it does look a little rough around the edges. The lady who took our food order was polite and very friendly. I have dined here several times trying different things on the menu and one of my favorite things is the calzone. I do enjoy the hot Pastrami sub as well. They serve up a pizza which is extremely tasty. All around positive experience.

It doesn’t look like much from the outside (or inside to be fair) but this is the best pizza I’ve had in the state of Vermont. I grew up near NYC and have high standards for NY style pizza and this is 100% the place to go.

If you happen to get your order right, congrats to you. Simple order..substitute lettuce for onions on my gyro! " oh I'm sorry sir, I'll try to do better next time" well how does that make up for this time? "Well I could give you a couple dollars off your next order" how about you give me my meal next time? "Well I cant do that without asking a manager" So like really, i need to tell you to talk to your manager to give me what I just asked for? So I'll just post this for all to see! I simply wanted lettuce instead of onions! Oh!!! And this is not medium cooked!!!! Looks like it's time to get people who know the menu, And people that know how to cook!!! Update: Recalled after an unsuccessful first attempt wanting to speak directly to manager or owner. Was able to do so and made the situation whole! Thank you.

If you like cheap tasting greasey pizza that is way over priced ($15 per pizza) for the quality, this is the place for you. We ordered 2 medium speciality pizzas, and they were swimming in grease (see pictures), not only were they greasey they lacked flavor, and the ham was just lunch meat and barely got warmed. The bottoms were dark and top undercooked.

They offer great eats at reasonable prices. I'm a fan of their massive size calzones! I also appreciate their door to car pickup.

Good god where do I start. We have attempted to eat at Basil's multiple times and things just go wrong each and every time; if you order online their credit card system will (and has to us) double charge. Refunds are a nightmare if you pay by card, multiple days to refund. We have ordered delivery previously and has taken an hour to and hour and a half for the food. We went in today & none of the prices match what's on the menu. (we ordered two entree, ea. Priced at $10.99 and were charged for $14.99 ea.) Staff did not tell us this until after my card was run and requested an itemized receipt. Food quality wise, it's good. No issue with quality of food just that it's way too expensive for what it is. If you want to spend a premium AND get *GREAT* food. Go elsewhere.

I waited in the parking lot for over 30 minutes after they told me the order would be ready the last time I was there. No worries, everyone deserves another chance. After placing my order this time I was told the delivery would be 90 minutes, but if I picked it up it would be ready by 7:30 pm. I asked if she was sure it would be and the reply I got was "yes, we're not that busy." After arriving at 7:30 pm, I left at 8:15 pm. While waiting, one of the girls came out with another order and I asked her if she could check and give me a e.t.a for my order, she never came back out. Three girls inside standing around doing nothing, but they couldn't come out and tell me or everyone else waiting why the orders were taking so long. When I finally received my order I told her I would never come back. She just smiled and laughed. The food is average at best, but acceptable. The help is pathetic at best and not acceptable. The worse part is that they have no idea what customer service means, nor seem to care.

We ordered a large order of sweet potato fries. We paid $10 for these thru DoorDash and only got a maybe a small handful of fries. Highly disappointed.

I threw a surprise birthday party for my husband and had an amazing experience with Simply Subs.. They guided me on how I should order to saved me some money. My guests (almost 30 people) commented on how good the food was. I had them do appetizers, an Italian meal of lasagna, meatballs, chicken parmesan, salad and desert platters. I would highly recommend them for any event!

Ladies at counter was great very friendly and helpful food was fresh and amazing tried Reuben egg rolls and he was right I didn’t taste sauerkraut I definitely recommend especially if you are passing through like me. Even sat with a complete stranger who was friendly

Mike and his staff are awesome. Always so pleasant when we come in. Definitely best pizza in Barre! Lots of specialty pizzas and they are all amazing! Supporting the locals ❤️ thank you for all the terrific service.

Ordered a BLT at 14.50 and received a bacon cheese and onion no lettuce or tomatoes. Don't waste your money. When we asked for a new sandwich or our money back they refused and offered a five dollar credit on out next order. I will never order from this place agian and recommend nobody orders from here.

I just bought a Ruben sandwich, large French onion soup, large bag of chips, and a raspberry slice of cheesecake, = 28$ the sandwich was made on regular size sliced rye. I am trying to figure out if the sandwich was 10$, the soup 10$ the chips 4$ and dessert 4$ .....if so this is not a 10$ sandwich or 10$ soup. when he brought out the sandwich i was thinking to myself "that looks small" and " why did that little thing take so long?". I was charged before it was brought out. 10$ for a sandwich that doesn't measure 6 inches, I'll gladly pay 5$ for a footlong at subway. Will not be going back here again.

Got a bulky bread was dry and hard there was more bread then anything else.. You can definitely notice its not Ed's Simply grinders anymore :(