Idletyme

We stopped there for a quick drink and ended up getting some food as well. You ABSOLUTELY have to get those crunchy cheese balls, they were delicious. The beer flight was excellent, and the burger and Reuben were great! We sat on the bar and had a blast of a service. 🍻

The Burger was Very Good, The Reuben was too dry, needed more kraut and thousand island dressing on it. The Meat didn't seem the freshest but it was still good. Sandwiches are $18-20 each. Fries were good. Beer was Excellent! Service was a little slow but acceptable. We sat inside and the air temp was warmer than I expected but still cooler than the outside temp. Would have been 5 stars if the Reuben wasn't dry/lean on the Kraut and the service was a little quicker. I'm sure the staff was busy. I would go back.

Stayed in Stowe, VT for a few days of relaxation and came across this spot thanks to its great reviews — lucky for us, it was just down the road from where we were staying. We ordered a few plates to share, and everything was solid! Highly recommend the beer flight, pretzel bread and the fish & chips — both were delicious. A great little find for good eats in the area!

Wish I could give them more stars! Great place! Great Staff! So many beer options, we decided to try the BrewSki allowing us 6 different 5oz. pours. They're pre-chosen, and all were very good. We started with Maple Chili dry rubbed wings. They came with house made Bleu cheese dressing and were great, cooked perfectly. My wife had the fish and chips and I had the Notch Burger. Her plate had 2 large pieces of beer battered cod with fries and my burger was cooked perfectly with cooked onions, gruyere cheese and maple jam on a brioche bun. I asked for BBQ sauce to dip my fries and found that to be house made too. This was by far our favorite stop this weekend. The atmosphere inside is very friendly and inviting. They have a very nice outdoor seating area too which we would have requested if it wasn't such a damp day. Can't wait to come back when we visit Stowe in the future.

Simply excellent. The cheddar fritters are unique and a must-have. Also, you've never had fried pickles that are quite this good. We really enjoyed their burgers, especially the perfectly grilled buns.

This was my absolute favorite place to eat while in Stowe, VT. The food was very high quality and they have awesome offerings. The Notch burger is amazing and I had it twice during my trip. The pretzel bread was also a hit. They also have an excellent selection of custom brews. My favorite was the Helles German Lager. If you are in Stowe and looking for a great meal and some local brews, don’t skip IdleTyme. A+++

Stayed in town for a trip and came across this place! Had a great time and experience. I tried the Mountain Road Grain Bowl, and it’s everything: roasted carrots, sweet potatoes, asparagus, greens, quinoa + barley, all tied together with a dreamy citrus poppyseed dressing. Definitely will be back

What a perfect spot for Apres Ski ⛷️. Sat at the bar and chilled with a delicious local Stout with a burger and fries YUM! The bartender was chatty and very friendly. Really enjoyed the experience. They clearly work hard hustling for their customers.

We came here for lunch and were seated outside, which was perfect. It was a beautiful day and we had a nice view of the garden while we ate. The host and our server were both friendly and welcoming. We started with the Vermont Cheddar Fritter because why not when you're in Vermont. It was cheesy with a good kick and a great way to begin the meal. I ordered the steak frites and the steak was cooked perfectly. The maple onion jam added a nice touch and the fries were crispy and delicious. My partner had the Mountain Road Grain Bowl with added chicken. It was fresh, flavorful, and something I'd love to try making at home. Overall we had a great dining experience and would definitely come back.

I came here two years and despite some changes to the restaurant and menu, the consistent quality remains. This time I split a few different dishes with my party including the Caesar salad, the notch burger, and the fish and chips. I also had the mango mojito mocktail which had a really nice touch of ginger and good sparkle to it. We polished it all off with a shared chocolate cake giant slice. The Caesar and the fish and chips were our favorites. The homemade dressing and non-hairy type of anchovies were great and the portion was nice. The fish batter was light and there were plenty of tasty fries, although I would have liked one more fish (it came as two medium pieces). The burger was good, not exceptional, but solid. The cake was rich but a little boring. The outside seating, with the right weather, is delightful. It was too busy for us even at 5:30 (we did not have a reservation and it was father's day) to get a seat so we sat inside where it wasn't busy. Service was great and food came out quickly. Prices were as expected and overall it was a tasty meal and I'd come back.

After visiting, I've decided I want to live here. The vibes are immaculate. So lovely and chill that some guy sitting by the fire actually fell asleep. We sat at the bar and had three very attentive and friendly bartenders looking after us. I had possibly the best Mac n cheese in my life here!! I added bacon and didn't need to because it was already perfect, but bacon can never hurt. I couldn't shut up about how good the Mac n cheese was & I'll be thinking about it for YEARS to come! The aperol spritz was also perfect. Seriously, don't miss this stop!

The restaurant has a very pleasant ambiance, with plenty of natural light indoors and a charming outdoor dining area as well. Our waitress was absolutely first-class--warm, attentive, and all smiles, even though she was clearly juggling a busy shift. The portions were generous, the food was delicious, and the selection of beers on tap was excellent. Prices felt very reasonable--especially by Vermont standards. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Idletyme continues to hit the mark. The food is good with lots of options. We get there at least once every trip to Stowe They handled our group of 14, including 6 kids, smoothly and with no misses on all the orders. The gardens are beautiful and provide a good outlet for bored kids between courses

We came here with no expectations and were pleasantly surprised. The outdoor experience was great. We were seated right away with our little dog. Plenty of scenery and activity. Everything we got -- fried pickle appetizer, fish & chips, and black bean burger -- were very good. Service was great and the price was fair. Will definitely come back when we are back in town.

Ample seating but they do take reservations. Friendly hosts. Not the fastest but a good pub with pretty basic standard food. The portions are huge. Love the fireplaces and stone designs of the restaurant.

We visited during the day on a weekday. The place was surprisingly busy! We just opted for a seat at the bar because we wanted to try their beer while we were visiting Stowe for a long weekend. The bartender was very very friendly and recommended some great Idletyme beers based off of our usual preferences. My boyfriend can never help himself when there is a soft pretzel on the menu at a brewery, so we ordered the appetizer to snack on while we had some beers. Everything was very good and it was a great, cozy atmosphere! I definitely recommend a stop at Idletyme!

Beer was average, had wings they were delicious very pricey! Service was good, we sat at a high top in the bar area. It was busy.Brew pub setting. Family friendly.

We had the dogs with us so we hung out on their dog friendly patio. The patio was huge and had plenty of Adirondack chairs and fire pits. The beer was great and so were the pretzel sticks. I could have eaten 3 more orders of them. I also had the notch burger - the caramelized onion jam and roasted jalapeno aioli enticed me. Everything about this burger was perfect. Overall great experience and great service.

Best casual atmosphere in Stowe. Great outdoor seating right on the bike path. Bring your dog!

We visited around 8 pm on Friday night and the place was busy. We were seated right away, but at the table closest to the door. Unfortunately every time the door opened, we got blasted with cold air. The server was very friendly and attentive, our burgers were excellent and the Oktoberfest beer was great. I only wish we were able to stay and try some more of their beers, there were several that sounded great.

I had so much fun here! All of the staff working were extremely friendly. It just happened to be the day of their Oktoberfest celebration and they had lots of swag and food specials! The atmosphere was fun and upbeat, with lots of festive decor. My husband and I both enjoyed the beer flights we ordered. For food, I ordered the Flower Child black bean burger which was delicious. My husband ordered the Pub burger which was also yummy. I can't wait to come back here one day!

I give this place a 5 star for the ambiance, food and service and he gives it a 3. For starters if you're from the south, don't even bother looking for sweet tea and if you want tea, be sure to ask for "iced tea" otherwise you'll end up with hot tea. While I would prefer sweet tea, this was the best unsweet tea that I've ever had. The tea flavor itself was so good The restaurant was really packed and they weren't taking anymore walk-ins when we arrived so we were given the option to sit at one of the two bars. The food smelled good and we were hungry so we took them up on the offer and sat at the bar. I ordered the Vermont Cheddar Mac & Cheese and he got the Atlantic Cod Fish & Chops. I could have added pulled pork or smoked bacon but chose not to. It was delicious and the pasta was cooked al dente. His 3 star rating was because he wasn't exactly pleased with the fish. There was more breading than actual fish and it was too greasy for his liking. Also the fries were underneath the fish and absorbed a lot of the grease.

I really enjoyed my gnocchi, it had a slight crunch to it and the sweet potato puree had good flavor. Although I asked to have it with a different vegetable instead of mushrooms, but they said it was too busy on a Friday night for that kind of customization. I ended up getting the broccolini side, which was good. Burger was okay, Caesar was good... the pretzel croutons were nice and crunchy

Came in on a summer afternoon on a Monday. Not busy at all. Got a table for 12 immediately. Service was great. Separated our checks without an issue. Fried pickles spears and Caesar salad were both delicious. Great selection of beers. Great outdoor bar and patio. Separate dining room and bar area.

We sat on the outdoor dog friendly patio, the patio is large and spaced out so you do not feel like you are on top of others. The menu is plentiful and offers something for everyone, the pretzel sticks were awesome, service was fast and friendly and food was excellent. The visited for lunch on a Friday afternoon and it was quite busy, they do take reservations.

Idletyme - We have been coming here since they first opened. It's our go-to spot for all seasons. We love the summer, sitting outside and enjoying a great meal. Our waiter Corey H was awesome. Both friendly and attentive. Everything was as good as expected. One thing I must say, we were truly disappointed with the interior rebranding. It's now cold and uninviting. Which is surprising, the décor before and seating were great. At this time I think this will now only be a summer spot where you can enjoy the outside. As a note - if they had more tilting umbrellas they would seat folks more. We saw a few tables where people came and didn't stay because the umbrella didn't provide shade. We do love this place but sad to see it going downhill.

My birthday dinner was perfect. We chose to sit inside as it was a little warm outside and pretty packed. We were one of two couples sitting inside and it was nice and quiet, just the way we like it. The hostess was friendly and accommodating and our waiter was nice and attentive. We had come to this restaurant as a recommendation from a friend, and we were not disappointed. Our drink orders came right away, while we continued to view the menu. We decided to try the VT Cheese Fritters and they were 100% the most amazing app we've ever had. They came to us hot, fresh out of the fryer. The cheese was a soft consistency and the middle was melted to perfection...I took many photos lol! INCREDIBLE- you MUST order this app if you're eating here! For the main dish, I ordered a Goddess salad with chicken breast. Fresh, cool, large and well prepared salad. The olives added a nice taste to the salad and the chicken breast was grilled perfectly. Hubby ordered a notch burger and loved it. The combination of flavors worked well together. He's very particular about his burgers, so this is a huge compliment to the chef. For dessert, we ordered the ice cream sundae and the chocolate cupcake and shared both of them. It was a nice finale to a delicious dinner. Appreciated the fact that the desserts weren't too big and overwhelming so we didn't overdo it for my birthday dinner.

Stopped here after checking out some shops on Main Street. We had a reservation for 8pm, but since they closed at 9 we went in 15 min early and were able to be seated right away. They had a decent beer selection, and a lot of food options. I wasn't super hungry so I got a French Onion soup (delicious) and a Caesar salad with no protein added. My fiance got steak frites. The steak must have been good because he devoured it before I could have a bite. I did have some of the fries and they were really delicious. Soft, and seasoned beyond typical salt. I also bought a T-shirt from their merch area.

Stopped in here on a rainy Saturday afternoon and the dining room was so clean, very open with lots of windows. Out waiter was quick and had drink recommendations off the bat. I'm not much of a beer girl so I started with an espresso martini which was amazing! You wouldn't think it would be so good at a place that specializes in beer but it was! I just did a soup and salad for my meal, onion soup and Caesar salad, both great but the real star was my sisters chili. The chili was unreal, it came with little cornbreads to dip and knocked my socks off! For the cherry on the cake, the sun came out and we were able to have a drink on their patio! They lit up the firepits and we ended up staying for a few more hours! Great spot for drinks or meals.

Stopped in after a day skiing for a quick drink. They were packed but managed to get us a table for just drinks which was great. They have an extensive drink and food menu, which I would love to come back and try as every table around us that had food looked fantastic. Our drinks were great and reasonably priced. The inside is very clean a rustic farmhouse vibe with great energy. Parking is located on site and can get icey at times. They have an outdoor area in the back with fire pits which are great for colder nights.

We stopped for dinner with 4 dogs. We knew we had to sit outside and asked to sit away from people , the area was technically closed but he served us. The food was delicious and the service even better! Good beer also!

This is the second time we have visited when in Stowe. The food was great! I had the Ruben and my husband a burger. Our server was attentive and made suggestions that really helped our decision making. We also shared the wings and again so great! Highly recommend making a stop here if you are in Stowe.

A delightful restaurant with a good brewery attached! We came for dinner but arrived before our reservation, so we tried a flight of beer. I think the Heff was great, my wife loved the peach ale... Dinner was exceptional. I has the swordfish with cilantro and charred pineapple salsa... an excellent meal. My wife had the roasted half chicken, which was also excellent, with just a bit of maple. Her Yukon gold mashed potatoes were perfectly seasoned.... They were as good as it gets in my book. We split a wedge salad which was HUGE! And delicious... definitely a meal for two. We topped it off with a nice bottle of wine. Our waitress, Shannon, was a pleasure. Attentive, conversational, not overbearing... we left her a 50% plus's tip. The place is modern, clean, attractive... This was one of the best meals we have had on o ur trip to New England. Definitely a great experience.

Cool place to hang out, we hanged out by the bar and grab a beer and some pickle fries and were delicious. Their staff is very friendly and were very attentive with what we needed

Last year this was our first stop in Stowe, and I was really excited we were able to stop in again. The cocktails are delicious, I had a great watermelon drink. The 3 of us all ordered burgers and they were cooked perfectly medium and were super juicy. I adore sitting at the outdoor bar. It is built around a tree and creates perfect shade. Service was good, all the bartenders and servers seemed to work well together and we never had to wait for anything. Hopefully we can stop back again next year.

My mom got wedge salad and she said it was good. My girlfriend got a goddess salad and she said it was good. My dad got the Reuben and he said it was good. We all split the fried pickles which were a harmonious blend of modern and timeless, the homemade batter perfectly complemented the subtle twang of a perfect pickle. I also got the Reuben and it was also good. Heather rocks!

my notes: "a little lonely, a little pricey" The beer here is solid and very well-done. The style of brewing trends a little more towards the "traditional". Service was pretty good too, the seating was just odd. We must've just barely missed the outside seating window, so we sat indoors in a cavernous room all by ourselves. The food was above average but the prices were VERY above average.

Great food, good service, and a lovely patio to enjoy it all outside. I had the Herbed Chicken Sandwich & could only finish half. The leftover half was reheated for a delicious lunch that I paired with some fresh caught perch sautéed on a Weber grill.

The notch burger was incredible as were the cheese fritters! The service was great and the vibe of the place was good! Good music. Good beer. Good food what more could you want?!

This a great place to stop for some handheld foods and wonderful ambiance. The chicken wings were delicious. Minus some points for only having drums and no flats (they're my favorite) and only ranch (no blue cheese :/). However, the buttermilk ranch did the trick and went well with the chili-maple dry rub. My girlfriend's Reuben was "very good but was a little dry." The Vermont cheddar fritters were the perfect combination of crispy and gooey. If you are Gluten Free like us, they do not mark things gluten free on their menu BUT they do have GF bread which is not stated on the menu!

Food was a huge disappointment! Herb chicken sandwich was great 3 years ago, served on a true brioche bun which was large enough to slice and it was so flavorful.. today it is served on a 'small' hamburger`size bun and is flavorless. My salad with asparagus and carrots sounded delicious but was so salty I could not finish it. The roasted chicken was not fully cooked, the bacon mac and cheese had so much salt I had to spit it out. What happened?? New ownership? New chef? Whatever it is we will not be returning.

Walked in around 6 pm and got seated immediately and just beat the rush. Food lacked flavor, staff was busy and it's not that we needed to be checked on more often but it did seem like our waitress was managing a lot! If you need to eat here because it's the only option, go but it's not really worth it.

We had to get as many "Vermont" items as we could while we were in VT, so we got the maple lemonade and maple Manhattan to start. I had the idletyme burger which was HUGE. It had a cheddar fritter in it, but it didn't taste like much, just added some crunch factor. The burger itself was cooked a perfect medium and was juicy and delish (4/5). My bf got the shaved prime rib sandwich (3/5) with onion rings. Sando was ok, onion rings very good (4/5) Came here a second time for dinner with the coworkers and got: - Vermont cheddar fritters: So good! These are a must get! Melty goodness with a crunchy coat. 5/5 - Blackberry salad: Lightly dressed and delicious. 4/5 - Pub steak: the most expensive thing on the menu isn't always the best thing. The steak was stringy and tough, although it was cooked medium rare as requested. Some of the bites we actually had to spit out it was so tough. 1/5 The indoor area is super cute and we even sat on the couch with a cowhide baseboard (which proved to be super poky and itchy if you moved the wrong way). They have a really nice and big outdoor area complete with a fire pit and umbrellas. The takeaway: get the Vermont cheddar fritters and the onion rings! Don't touch the steak with a ten foot pole. Overall: 3.75

The cheddar balls are a must The reuben one of the best i have had they mix both corned beef n pastrami wow Highly recommend

Came yesterday just for a couple drinks. Bartending staff was super nice and very attentive.

Nice resturant. Family had a drink and dinner. Pretzel bread was a winner. Good beer and service

We didn't have any food here but the food we saw come out looked amazing. The courtyard in the back with the outdoor bar is awesome. We stopped by more than once during our week in Stowe. Service was quick and kind

This was our second time here on a Staycation this time and it did not disappoint! My wife and I shared the potato gnocchi with a side Caesar salad and we were stuffed! Highly recommend!!'

Came here for some appetizers and we got some wings. Absolutely delicious. The maple dry rub is amazing. Homemade ranch was amazing. Service was also quite good. I would love to try some of the other food. Love the atmosphere.

This place is so good that I came back the next day. The decor is fresh and clean. Eclectic furniture and I love the gray and black tones. We had the smoked Gouda soup that was amazing. Their beverages are top notch. We had the wings with the sweet and spicy rub. The wings were amazing. They are really not Spicy and that was what I was going for. We ordered the pumpkin spice salad but unfortunately was too full to eat it so we took it to go and sadly did not eat it. The presentation was amazing. The shaved prime rib sandwich comes in focaccia roll but they graciously placed in on a brioche top as I do not like focaccia. It melted in your mouth! We had the fun guy burger and pub burger with cheddar and bacon. The fun guy burger was slightly under seasoned w lack of salt. My fav was the pub burger. Donut holes for dessert w ice cream was also yummy. I wasn't in the mood for beer but they off a great selection of their brewed beers and flights. This is my new favorite place to eat in Stowe. Service both times was outstanding!!

Service and food were great! Plenty of good beer choices. Nice, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely will be back.

Came here after hiking Mt Mansfield. It did the job of getting us seated and filling us up after a long hike, but it was nothing special. My husband and I agreed it was not a good call. But most places weren't opened yet for dinner (we went around 3:20 PM). Food was good but nothing spectacular. My husband got a burger and I got the chili, which was recommended by our waitress. Both okay. The cheddar fritters were good but heavy. All in all, we got good food but wish we would've spent our time, money, and meal elsewhere.

The food and beer was really good but the service was seriously lacking. We had to ask multiple times for forgotten drinks, side plates and appetizers to be brought out and at the end of the meal we had to ask for an itemized receipt which already included tip, which the waitress failed to mention. Overall not a great dining experience but maybe I'd go for carryout or just opt to buy their beer in a store.

This was a cute and friendly brewery that we tried during our first day visiting Stowe. All of the staff was really friendly. We sat down immediately as it was around 2pm on a Friday. It was definitely starting to get busy though. Parking lot is always packed when we would drive by. It was a little chilly, but the outdoor area looked really nice. Inside was cozy. We ordered some beers and a flight. I loved all of their beers! The Helle's beer was our favorite-we drank this multiple times throughout the weekend and they offer it at a lot of places nearby too. Perfect light beer. We ordered a pretzel and cheese fritters. The pretzel and beer cheese were really good and perfect to share. The fritters were okay. I wasn't crazy about the sauce. We would definitely return!

Overpriced and mediocre food. 5$ for kids chocolate milk and no free refills? 15$ and then the mandatory 20% tip on top. 2.50 for a side of ranch? Just seems to be reaching too far gouge in uncustomary ways. No thanks. Service was great, experience based service on quality and value not so much.

Wow this is a follow up review to the one place on 6/14. We went to idyletime to give their new ownership a second chance after a rough experience before. Everyone can have a bad night so let's try again. So we ordered drinks and we having a good time, Corey the server was fantastic. Then as we were ordering ,our first patron ordered a burger it was then it went sideways.Corey informed us that they were out of burgers, mind you that's 30% of their menu. He was great and understood that we were a little befuddled. We then went next door to Piecasso for the second night in a row. They were fantastic. We will never go to idyltime again.

What a cute place. It's open later than many other places in the area, so that's a plus. Nice big parking lot too. There's plenty of seating indoor and out, with a fire pit outside as well. Servers were great. Got pretzels (sticks) with a really nice mustard sauce (whole grain, but sweet) and beer cheese sauce, and a Reuben on a brioche bun. I'm super happy; the meat wasn't too salty, a good amount of sauerkraut, and a nice spicy mustard. Pickle on the side was juicy and a proper dill pickle, not a sweet pickle. Add in a nice local hard cider, I was stuffed. Great place for lunch or dinner.