Crossroads Maple

We had such a wonderful time visiting Crossroads Maple in Vermont during our family summer holiday in 2025. It was one of those authentic experiences that truly brought Vermont’s maple culture to life for us — and especially for the kids, but ist not a restaurant. From the moment we arrived, the laid-back, open atmosphere really impressed us - we were all alone. The sugar house operates on a trust-based system: you simply explore the setup, see how things work, and pay on the honor system. It was great to explain to the children how everything functions — even though syrup wasn’t being actively produced at that moment, the equipment and setup gave us plenty of opportunities to show them the techniques and traditional process behind making real Vermont maple syrup. The friendly, family-focused vibe made the visit feel relaxed and genuine, not like a typical tourist stop but like being welcomed into a local tradition. And speaking of tradition — the maple syrup itself was outstanding. The flavor was incredibly fine and nuanced — much more delicate and rich than many other places where we’ve tasted maple syrup. It quickly became a highlight of our breakfasts back home! All in all, Crossroads Maple was a delightful find on our summer road trip. It’s educational, heartfelt, and absolutely worth a stop if you’re in the area — especially with kids who are curious about where food comes from. Highly recommended!

Grocery store isn't really what it is. It's a maple syrup shop. They have the best setup: just go in, leave cash (or PayPal or check) and take your syrup. It's awesome to see places still functioning on the honor system. And you get to check out all the equipment they use to harvest and prepare the syrup right there in the same one-room building. It's pretty great. As is the syrup. We made pancakes and they were fantastic! Get a gallon of this stuff if you can.

Great sugar shack on the side of the road. Amazing selection of grade A syrups at reasonable prices.

I want the public to know that not only is their syrup wonderful and the best, well so aren't the owner's.... Mr & Mrs. Rick Sullivan. I bought a special friend from Cape Cod Mass who was visiting us a half gallon of syrup, and he loved it and said it was the best. So when he came a few months later and brought another friend to stay a week, we told him about Crossroads Maple syrup . Well he wanted some, so we went there to find they were closed. So I gave him my unopened gallon to bring back to the Cape. Well I go to get some for my maple dinner rolls for the holidays to find they closed for season. So I proceed to call the Sullivans, and mr. Sullivan tells me they are out as I explained how I gave mine away but I really had to get some for the rolls. Well Mr. Sullivan calls me back to tell me that he talked to his wife, and she was willing to sell me one of their gallons they had saved for themselves. I was ever so grateful and want people to know just how amazing the owners of Crossroad Maple is as well as their syrup. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Rick Sullivan

Happen to see it while driving down the road. It’s an awesome little maple shop with good prices.

It was so cool to pass through, visit the sugar house, look at the setup and all the maple syrup around.