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A one of a kind experience - Black Flannel Brewing Co. is Vermont's only brewery and distillery hybrid. Boasting an amazing culinary program, exceptional brews, and a rotating pairing menu, crafted food and drink experiences live here.

Brewery Hours
Sunday 12PM-8PM, Monday - Tuesday 4PM-8PM, Wednesday - Friday 4PM-9PM, Saturday 12PM-9PM

‍Distillery Hours
Sunday 12PM-8PM, Monday - Tuesday Closed, Wednesday - Saturday: 12PM-5PM

Bramble's mission is to provide a canvas for local farmers, butchers, and culinary artisans to showcase their products, executed by confident chefs, while offering a level of personal service and true hospitality that shines beyond expectations.

Hours
‍Monday 5PM-8PM, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday 5PM-8PM, Thursday 5PM-9PM, Friday - Saturday 5PM-9:30PM Sunday 11AM-2PM & 5PM-8PM

No visit to Essex is complete without sampling the local cuisine, and at Junction, your taste buds will meet culinary excellence each time you experience a meal there. The menu changes seasonally based on the freshest local ingredients available. Proudly Serving Items from our own Chef's Garden & farm fresh local products from partners like Vermont Creamery, Cabot Creamery, Black River Produce & Meats, Pitchfork Farm, Thomas Dairy, Shadow Cross Farms, Vermont Heritage Farm, O'Bread Bakery, Boyden Farm & more.

Hours
‍Sunday 8AM-4PM, Monday - Thursday 7AM-3PM, Friday 7AM-4PM, Saturday 8AM-4PM

A staple cafe in our community, a creative and locally sourced menu for any time of day - juices and smoothies, baked goods, sandwiches and salads, soups and bone broth, order ahead or stay a while with friends.  The market stocks “farm to market” ingredients from greens and other produce to locally sourced dairy, eggs, meats, and more. We want this to be your third place, your regular place, your go to place, your neighborhood corner store with a lotta extra love.

Hours
‍Sunday 8AM-4PM, Monday - Thursday 7AM-3PM, Friday 7AM-4PM, Saturday 8AM-4PM

The Mad Taco offers exceptionally inspired and creative Latin Cuisine. Paired with the finest craft beer around, The Mad Taco uses the best local and regional ingredients to create from scratch our not-to-be-missed hot sauces, house smoked meats, and much more!

Hours
‍Sunday - Saturday 12PM-8PM

Small family eatery of 20+ years specializing in Hunan, Szechuan, and Cantonese Cuisine in Essex, VT.

Hours Monday Closed, Tuesday - Sunday 11AM-9PM

At Salt & Bubbles Wine Bar and Market we focus on ethically made wines (and some ciders + beer) by people who take care of the land and the people they work with. Serving up a fabulous menu supporting local cheesemakers, farmers and more alongside your glass, flight, or bottle with your nearest and dearest! Salty snacking is always encouraged.

Hours
‍Monday Closed, Tuesday - Thursday 3PM-8:30PM Friday - Saturday 11:30AM-9PM, Sunday 11:30AM-6PM

Sukho Thai is a casual restaurant serving familiar Thai food, including curry, noodle & stir-fry dishes. The name Sukhothai comes from the first Kingdom of Thailand not under Khmer rule. The Kingdom existed from 1238 until 1438. It is now a province in central Thailand. The founder's father was born and grew up in Sukhothai and the name reminds everybody in his family of their home. They now invite you to their home at The Essex Experience.

Hours
‍Monday - Tuesday 3PM-8PM, Wednesday - Sunday 11:30AM-8PM

The Lazy Goat Tavern is where families, travelers, and locals alike to gather and savor the best of Vermont. The seasonal dishes celebrate the freshest ingredients from nearby farms, thoughtfully crafted by Chef Gregory Lang, NECI ‘89. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, a three-course dinner, or a decadent dessert, each bite delivers the rustic flavors that Vermont is known for.

Hours
‍Monday - Tuesday Closed, Wednesday - Friday 4PM-9PM, Saturday 1PM – 9PM, Sunday 1PM – 6PM

High-quality, freshly roasted coffee in Essex, Vermont with a mission to serve high-quality products without pretension, take pride in their work and treat others with respect and kindness. Uncommon values integrity, and put this into practice at every level of our business.

Hours
‍Sunday 8AM-4PM, Monday - Thursday 7AM-3PM, Friday 7AM-4PM, Saturday 8AM-4PM

Welcome to Vermont Cider Lab! The latest addition to the Essex Experience food scene is a hard cider production facility with a 50-seat tasting room. Fresh pressed hard cider crafted in Vermont using local ingredients from local farms and light bites including seasonal paninis, cheese boards, and a rotating menu of desserts.

Hours
‍Monday - Tuesday Closed, Wednesday - Friday 4PM-9PM, Saturday 1PM – 9PM, Sunday 1PM – 6PM