1192 Vermont Rte 125, Ripton VT 05766
“Super sweet stop that has everything you want in a rural country store. Places like this are why I love living in Vermont. Greeted with a smile, quaint but thorough selections, and there was a sweet little dog to greet me when I walked in. Good selection of local honey and maple syrup - they even had the robust grade - when you can't get the actual grade B anymore, this is the next best thing. Keep doing what you're doing.”
3191 S 116 Rd, Bristol VT 05443
“Great spot. Super well stocked with everything you might need on a trip through the lovely country lanes of Vermont. Plus the owner is an absolutely lovely person who makes the most delicious homemade Indian dishes. The most authentic tasting Indian dishes I have tried in the US! Such a gem of a pitstop.”
220 Court St, Middlebury VT 05753
“This gas station/convenient store is a halfway point usually on my journey north. Easy in, easy out for gas and a snack. I know gas stations are like, whatever to review, but whatever pepperoni they use with the cheese and roni box is ???”
3201 US Route 7 South, Middlebury VT 05753
“I hardly ever leave positive reviews and realized I need to start...Good store with amazing morning employees! Those women rock and its always nice to see friendly faces when you first get up and get your coffee!Stay away from their pizza and hotdogs though... if it can be even called food?”
1620 US-7, Leicester VT 05733
“So very pleased with my experience with the new opening of the store....THE EMPLOYEE THAT WAS WORKING ON MY VISIT WAS MORE THAN EXCEPTIONAL!! VERY PATIENT, FRIENDLY, AND JUST RADIATED PEACEFUL, GROOVY VIBES🥊💥 THANK YOU I apologize for not asking you your name but I am waiting for the next time....A YOUNG MAN, THAT ABSOLUTELY IS THE REASON I WILL CHOOSE THIS STORE OVER ANY OTHER TO GIVE MY BUSINESS!!”
60 N Pleasant St, Middlebury VT 05753
“I go in generally every day. Most of the people who work there are absolutely wonderful and try to go above and beyond. I only have a problem with 2 people who work there at the moment. Her hair is dyed green. The other is a girl that wears like a winter hat most days. The one with green hair is very lazy and does not want to do anything. Doesn't matter if she's behind the register or working in Amato's. The girl that wears the winter cap. I've only had one issue withwhen when she was trying to have me leave, which I hold on to my receipts. At the same time, there was a homeless guy who almost never buys anything that she never said a word to. He did not buy anything that night. He just went into the bathroom and washed up like he normally does. The acting store manager and the district manager are quite amazing people. Josh, and the kitchen manager, and Abby, and there's another gentleman that's usually working in there's glasses they are amazing in Amato's. Abby seems to really enjoy her job, and she's extremely pleasant to everybody. No matter where she is working in the store or what she is doing. You ask her a question she is on it. The only thing I can really say bad about this store is that the deck needs a good scrubbing and power washing and the exterior walls of the store. Need a good power washing. Is the gas pad around the fuel pumps not very wheelchair friendly. Although you can move around on it, it's just a little rough. The dining area doesn't seem to get swept and mopped.And the microwave doesn't always get cleaned as often as they should Before the pandemic, the kitchen would do them every day when they're closed.”
263 Court St, Middlebury VT 05753
“I moved here a year ago from out of state and transferred my acct to the local Walgreens Pharmacy without a single misstep. Whenever I have a question, or signed up for a vaccine, I have been treated kindly and professionally every time and my scripts have been filled quickly, with a text to tell me they are ready. Great team!”
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