Montpelier for brunch

[stephgood]

I am meeting an old friend in Montpelier for brunch - we have young kids with us and neither of us lives in town. Any suggestions for where to meet would be appreciated - especially if there is a nearby park or playground. Thanks!!

[andytee]

NECI (New England Culinary Inst) does a decent Sunday brunch, nothing especially amazing, but not bad either.

[zarquon]

There's a collective food market there (forget the name) which makes excellent sandwiches.

[Morganna]

Hunger Mountain Coop. There's also the Uncommon Market, on Elm. That's not a coop, though. Really, right now (at least until Samosaman opens up his restaurant), Skinny Pancake is the best food in Montpelier for freshness, local produce, friendly service, and portion size. :) They serve their breakfast menu all day, but they have lots of other options, including fondues. :)

[vermontperson]

Re: Hunger Mountain Coop-You may not have been in awhile- the sandwiches are now skimpy and made with sub-par meats. They used to be made with Applegate meats, now new management has changed to chain bread and non-ethically raised watery tasting deli meat. I don't mind paying for a good quality sandwich, they don't seem to 'get it' here anymore...

[andytee]

Seconded. I ate at the coop today, it will do for lunch if you need to get some shopping done but it's nothing I would recommend.

[Morganna]

When you say brunch, do you mean you want something like a brunch buffet, or would just a good restaurant work for you?

[stephgood]

Just a casual type of restaurant - thanks!

[Morganna]

Then I need to recommend Skinny Pancake on Main Street. :)