The Hatchery

Expect a wait. In fact, if you’re going on a Sunday, go in and add your name on the computer, and they will text you when the table is ready. Then go to the tiny Farmers Market on the side street and check things out. If you buy food there, save it for later because you want to save room for the Hatchery. I appreciated the get your own coffee and tea station since the kitchen was so busy, the server said she had to wait to take our order. But food came out fast after that. Outstanding pancakes. However, if you’re going to charge $1.50 for an extra teeny cup of maple syrup, then you should let the customer know there is an extra fee! Side of bacon was three tiny pieces. Other tables had better and bigger pieces. Come on, throw in another piece and keep the customer happy. I was excited to try the home fries on the delicious farm-fresh eggs, but they got a little too fancy with it and added some spice that made them inedible me. Keep it simple please! Server was adroit at the upsell. A little too much for my opinion. Still it was a good price for a nice breakfast.

Great brunch spot. There was a 30-min waitlist so we shopped at the nearby Depot Street Gallery store that had really unique locally-made artwork, soaps, trinkets etc. The cinnamon French toast was FANTASTIC. The sausage & Vermont apple cheddar omelet was delicious too- perfect balance of sweet & savory. Freshly squeezed OJ was refreshing too.

We visited The Hatchery for breakfast while passing through Ludlow. It's a quaint restaurant that looks small from the outside but actually has plenty of seating inside. We signed in on the iPad at the counter and were seated after a short 15-minute wait. Coffee and drinks are self-serve at the bar. Our order was taken promptly, and the food arrived quickly; however, we didn’t see our waitress again until we asked for the bill, which was a bit disappointing. The bacon was delicious, and the cinnamon roll French toast was a standout! The hashbrowns, on the other hand, were too thick and undercooked for our taste. The portions were generous — plenty for two people — but the final bill came to $68.64 (including tip), which felt a bit pricey for breakfast. That said, I really love their charming wooden menu and would consider returning to try other items.

This is the first time I have eaten at this restaraunt...which is open 6 hours a day 5 days a week. I am baffled by this establishments use of single use items in a dine-in setting. The waitress was fine if inattentive. The young busboy was extremely attentive. The food, despite being a higher price point, was underwhelming. The has browns or homefries were both over and undercooked. Cooked to the point of mush but no sear or color. What a pity

This place is a scam. Wife and I were so excited to enjoy a brunch for our day off of work together. We were seated quicker than expected and we were told to "help ourselves to the self-serve beverage section." At first my wife and I thought "wow, that's really nice!" And grabbed a coffee, two milks, and an orange juice. Our food was served soon after, and the check was given to us almost immediately after it. Here's the thing. None of those drinks were free, as it was implied... And not only were they not free, they were incredibly overpriced! 8oz milk for $4.50 each. Orange juice for $7! What even is that. None of the drinks had pricing indicators, and based on the language used by our waitress the drinks were implied to be complimentary. There were a lot of other people grabbing a lot of drinks as well... I guess we're all suckers. The omelettes we ordered were undercooked, and the home fries were still hard. $30- something bucks for just those two. Cmon. If you enjoy being robbed of your cash during breakfast then come on by, otherwise keep it moving.

We have not been in over 15 years and we recently went a few days ago. We went when the food used to be really good and everything was included such as jam, maple syrup, bacon, all the sides was included. But after a few years, the owner at the Hatchery Frank left and him and his wife moved to Montana because his wife was a teacher and she was retiring at some point. When Frank left, the service was a little under par. Frank was great at all that stuff. When we went a few days ago, it was better than I expected. I thought it would be less good, but the food was delicious. The only con is you have to pay extra on the sides like chocolate chips, bacon, etc. They did include the syrup, a little over priced, but not too crazy.

Amazing place for breakfast or brunch in Ludlow, Vermont. We had to wait about 15 minutes, but service was both prompt and courteous. There's a self service drink station where you can have excellent fresh squeezed orange juice or bottomless coffee or soda. Very extensive menu with both sweet and savory choices; it was hard for even the vegetarians to choose what to get. Southwest omelette special with beans, chimichurri, and pico de gallo was excellent. I can also highly recommend the cinnamon roll for sharing and jazzing up the home fries with Vermont cheddar and onions. Portions very large and yummy.

I am speechless. This is a hidden gem. We had fresh squeezed orange juice, cinnamon bun french toast, topped with strawberries, bananas, blueberries, and whipped cream. The portions are huge. You can definitely order one plate for two people. I really loved that they offered free coffee for life after you purchased a mug. I thought that was great.

Great breakfast place in Ludlow! I love the cilantro omelette and you have to try the cinnamon roll French toast. The staff is friendly and with quick service. The self service drinks make it easy when you want a refill. They also serve mimosas and Bloody Mary's!! It's our favorite place in Ludlow!

Delicious breakfast spot to visit after a weekend of hitting the slopes! We had a large party and they were able to accommodate us. I tried the grandma's grilled banana bread, cinnamon roll french toast, and home fries poutine. Food was all delicious and staff were kind. Would definitely come back again if I'm in the area.

I read a lot of reviews about long lines and thought since my kids and I were visiting in the off season it wouldn't be a problem. We arrived 15 minutes after opening on a Saturday morning and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Not too bad in my book. Once seated the server points out where to help yourself to drinks and takes the food order. It was nice to be able to refill coffee at my leisure. The food was great and adorable. Anything with powdered sugar has their hatching chick logo on it. We loved everything we tried, the breakfast wrap, pancakes, banana bread, potatoes and coffee all hit the spot. I wish there was a location in my state.

Had a great Bloody Mary , the funky spuds were fantastic. Atmosphere and service was also superb, I would recommend this establishment to anyone in the area.

The setting is cramped and loud and tables are set so close together you can overhear every conversation (obviously can't be helped but it is a deterrent). The server was very friendly and told us to help ourselves to bottomless soda and coffee. My wife had the Monte Cristo - it was ok, not remarkable. I had the Green Mountain omelet with cheddar, ham, apples, and apple butter and it was phenomenal. I added a side of gravy for the potatoes and it was perfect. Definitely drop by if you're in the area!

This is exactly the kind of place I was looking for. Recently spent a long weekend with friends in Ludlow, this was our final meal before heading home. Very homey place, definitely no frills, but staff is friendly and food is solid. They have a self serve beverage station with free refills, has everything you need including water, fountain drinks, and hot coffee. They do have alcohol as well that you can order from wait staff. I got the cinnamon roll French toast which was epic, I could not finish it, but it was super tasty and hit the spot. I got a side of the funky spuds which could have been crisped up more, but a satisfying breakfast potato for sure. Loved grabbing coffee to go in my way out for the long ride home. Worth a visit if you're in the area!

This place is the perfect Ludlow breakfast and lunch spot. The food and service is always prompt, friendly, and accurate. The place is always clean. The food has never missed. I like the self serve drinks. So I have zero complaints and only good things to say.

Great stop on Route 100 to enjoy fresh OJ and a fulfilling breakfast. Cilantro pesto!! Ask for it! I enjoyed the Vermonter omelette/Western omelet and our table shared a giant cinnamon bun! Everyone here was friendly and we can't wait to come back.

Delicious breakfast, friendly staff! Order a Bloody Mary if you are a fan... I feel like with bloody Mary's they are either great or terrible and they have a great one! I loved their olives and pickled asparagus. I had the western omelette (yum) and my daughter had the cilantro omelette (she loved it). Their biscuit was huge and delicious!

The server/owner was very friendly and food was great. I went during the off season, and the environment was very peaceful. Love it.

We have eaten here several times on our way through the area. The food is always very good and consistent. The staff is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is friendly and informal. One of our go to places over the years.

My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary while visiting VT. We loved that they had a touch of MD style food as well as NE classics. The service was absolutely lovely and felt very homey as NE does. A must try place to start off your morning right!

8ji I have been going to the hatchery since I first bought a house in ludlow over forty years an ago. While the ownership has changed the food quality has always been excellent service likewise. However the new computer check in is horrendous. We waited over twenty minutes with not one but three tables sitting empty! Then the coup de gras was while the pancake stack used to be 3 pancakes and two dollars less it is now two pancakes and a small snifter of maple syrup. Extra snifter is a 1.50 extra!!! I realize inflation has caused havoc in the rest business but this is beyond the pale! Remember the rest space is not large and wait staff walked by the open tables dozens of times while we waited. I am done ! Jim o bust for the food there would be no stars.

I come here a lot and it always is super good fast food service, awesome food and seating! ( sitting by window can see the okemo mountain!) Servers are super nice and kind people, overall would definitely come here again five stars!

It's our favorite breakfast on vacation ever. Long wait but worth it. The cinnamon roll French toast is incredible and huge. We all shared my daughters portion for 2 meals. I tried the Vermonter omelette and loved it. My wife made her own omelette and loved it. They are smart on the coffee. It serve yourself so no waiting. And they were just so nice and good service.

Long waits are expected in a ski area. Pretty decent food. If you're looking for good coffee, this is most definitely not your place. Absolutely unforgivably lame, tasteless brew served here.

The food was decent. Some things were pretty good, others mediocre. My daughter's French toast was good and we appreciated the real maple syrup. We actually were in town for a concert so we ate their two days in a row. One of my kids had a Western omelette both days. On the first day the ham in the omlette wasn't diced and I noticed she just pushed it to the side of her plate and sort of ate around it. Diced ham is a standard for a western omelette. So on day two when we ordered we asked for the ham to be diced. The woman looked at us like we were nuts and claimed that it's always diced. And then ahe asked my daughter, "did you like it how it was yesterday, and she felt put on the spot, and so she nodded and the woman said "so you'll like it again." And again it came not diced but in a whole enormous rolled up mob of ham. Pretty gross and pretty lazy that they can't dice some ham. And to shame the guest and bring their kid into things. Not great.

Absolutely delicious breakfast remixing breakfast staples in creative ways. Two items I can highly recommend are the cinnamon bun French toast which is two slices of cinnamon bun flattened and grilled and the home fries poutine which are home fries covered in sausage gravy and topped with two eggs. The restaurant is small and quaint. Service can be slower during rush time. I'm a fan and will certainly be back.

This place is fantastic!!! Simple, casual. Self serve delicious bottomless coffee- you can even take one to go! Same with Soda!!! The menu is breakfast and lunch- something for everyone. I got the roasted garlic BLT with turkey- it was HUGE, and so very tasty- for something so simple, they did it right. The staff is cheerful, friendly, and all seemed to be having a good time. Best part- the PRICE!! So affordable and totally kills it for Value. I am in love.... Will always hit this spot up when in the area.

Holy yum! We kicked off our breakfast with highly decorated bloody Mary's, sure to add some zip in your step. (Bottomless coffee doesn't hurt) I had the "cilantro" (wow) Fresh and lovely avocado, VT cheddar, pico, and a squirt of pesto make this quite possibly the best omelette I've had in years. My friend pictured gobbled up the "Hatch-a-cado" and barely let me get a bite! We all funk-a-fied our home fries, and were not disappointed. Staff was super nice and efficient. Tip: be early and patient. This spot is busy but worth it. Tables seem to turn over quickly as skiers are anxious to hit the slopes.

What do you want from a local cafe? The Hatchery has been a standout star of this pandemic moving to a takeout window and offering up good cheer all year long. We have gone there several times this past year and each time we had big smiles on our faces. Over the summer they served up the best maple creemees with fresh maple syrup and bacon. And now for the ski season, they're offering the best of their menu to go. After a morning of skiing, we ordered online (HUGE bonus) and got cinnamon bun French toast (so good and big it was good even the next day) and the Monte Cristo sandwich which is a French toast sandwich. I ordered the Homefries Poutine and it was just about perfect. Home fries, onion, cheese, sausage gravy and two eggs (over medium, cooked perfectly). So yummy. Their bacon is always a standout too and we had sausage which was also delish. They've been supportive of the community and this place deserves to continue to thrive. Can't wait to eat inside at some point in 2021.

This place is small, but mighty. Got here at opening and there was already a line of patrons ready to indulge in a good breakfast. We waited about 15 min and we're seated in the first room, which was super cold! I had to keep my jacket on while eating, but to be fair, it was -20 the day we were here. Service is fantastic. Really friendly and attentive staff, which always makes the experience better. I ordered the biscuits and gravy with eggs and bacon, but being that it was so cold, that bled into the breakfast experience and my plate also got cold quickly. Their fresh squeezed juices were amazing, and their Cinnabon was bomb. I'd try this place again, but preferably on a day it's a little less chilly. We spent about $80 for breakfast for 2, which isn't cheap, but I feel it would have been worth it more if our food wasn't cold!

We had a very long wait, but the town surrounding the hatchery is quaint and filled with many Ma and pa shops to entertain you while you await your table. And the wait for brunch is absolutely worth it. We got the sausage and gravy biscuits, seasonal eggnog pancakes, the Cinnamon roll French toast (omg), the cilantro omelette with rye bread, side of corned beef and hash (real chunks of tender corned beef), and some breakfast platters. Everything came out perfectly. Our group couldn't stop eating from one another's plates to try the variety of amazing items. Even the basic sides of bread and fruit we ordered were impressionably fresh. Thank you for a delicious meal! Amazing service and atmosphere.

Cinnamon raisin bread French toast with homemade bread was amazing, I enjoyed the local maple syrup, locally roasted coffee, and fresh-squeezed OJ. The self-service drink bar was super convenient and made it easy to take a coffee warm-up for the road! Cozy and comfortable atmosphere and huge pancakes and omelettes.

Party of six walked in around 10:30. They told us it would be a really long wait but it turned out to be only about 15 mins so not bad at all. Not sure if this is Covid related but to order food you scan the QR code on the table, order and pay online and then they bring your food over. Worked great and it was much quicker than the traditional process. On to the food: we had two orders of the cinnamon roll French toast. One 12 year old said it was really good. The other 12 year old said it was "overhyped". Chocolate chip pancakes were a hit. The Vermonster omelette was also enjoyed. Breakfast sandwich was deemed ok. I had the breakfast poutine. No curds, but shredded melted cheddar. In place of regular gravy it was sausage and gravy. Creative take on poutine but it was delicious.

A favorite breakfast and lunch spot for our family in Ludlow! Great food and friendly service. Be prepared to wait when it's busy but it's worth the wait!

went to this place for memorial day. Have been many times, have gotten to go orders many times, my family and friends have gone many times. Today was a nightmare and the way my party was treated was not good. To be refused to take an order from my group when we were ready was way out of line. It was not busy when we got there, 3 people working there were standing by our table for a decent amount of time talking about the parade and people and small talk. I told one we were ready to order and i was told this particular person would be over. Many minutes later that person came by our table and I said again we were ready to order. They went to another table that came in before us and she said they were hear before you. That was a true statement and they also had taken twice as long and it seemed they were taking there time to be ready. My group was ready 10 minutes before them and no one would take our order. It was clearly a control thing and they wanted to show me and my group who was in charge. It wasn't that it was busy, it wasn't that we were being demanding, we just happened to decide quickly having been there so many times i guess we just wanted to order. The other group could take an hour to decide i don't care that is their business, when it becomes my business is when the staff/owner decides my group is not important and our time is hers to control. It was inappropriate and it was not the way any business owner should treat a customer. Again for you questioning this post, we simply wanted to order , we made a staff person aware of it and that apparently was worth punishment by the establishment.

Solid breakfast food and good coffee! Kid friendly, get there early because you will need to wait for a table. Large portions, great quality.

Pros: Mimosas available Lots of variety and delicious food Great service Provides seating for small + large groups Huge waiting area Parking usually always available along the sidewalk Cons: Not much space Must pay prior to sitting down at your table (you can always get more but you'll have to go up and pay again) Over priced food + drinks Small portions Located in the middle of Ludlow. They are always busy, so they must be doing something right! Go check out the Hatchery.

Very good, we ordered the cinnamon roll, Hatch-a-cado w/ham and the Farmhouse omelet. Extremely fresh and made to order. Fresh squeezed OJ & coffee is serve yourself. A little on the pricier side but worth the money.

Phenomenal service and hospitality and picture taking ability from Jen. Great food. Awesome grab-and-go freshly squeezed juices. Best physical menu a guy could ask for - sturdy as heck.

0 starts! We were on the waitlist and as soon as we got there the lady working was extremely rude and told us she didn't hold the table despite us calling multiple times to confirm the table. Locals here say the food is not noteworthy so this is not worth the wait or the rude service. Go to country girl diner instead.

The food was amazing! So friendly and fast service! We had an amazing sandwich and salad! Bonus... love love love the logo! Went back to get my egg crazy granddaughter a tee shirt but they were closed. Next time.

Very cute local breakfast/brunch spot. The dining area is a bit smaller but they take reservations if you plan on a bringing a bigger party. Very friendly workers, cute atmosphere we really enjoyed their Egg logo. The food was fresh & amazing- definitely a place to check out!

My dad and I came here for breakfast and were very pleased. The whole menu looked delicious (breakfast and lunch), but I decided to get the breakfast wrap and my dad got the cilantro omelette. Both are meals were fresh and delicious, as the flavors blended perfectly. The service was good and all the staff were friendly. I highly recommend The Hatchery for anyone looking for a great breakfast or lunch.

Top 5 New England Breakfast, hands down. Do yourself a favor by starting out with a freshly squeezed oj and cinnamon bun (to die for) and the enjoy a well craft breakfast. Omelettes to pancakes and everything in between...

The staff was very friendly. We got the Colossal cinnamon roll with icing and ended up bringing that home. The coffee was good and it's self service for that and condiments. The orange juice is delicious and fresh squeezed. I ordered the Extra breakfast omelet. It consisted of sausage, bacon, Swiss, cheddar, and American. I def recommend adding the funky to your home fries if you get them.. it's just cheddar and onion. My husband got the Crab cakes Benedict and really loved it. Great service, and great food. They were very busy.

Great place - but not that big, so I am guessing big lines on the weekend. I had one of the best sausage gravy dishes - flavorful, rich - but not overly flour-y. I always order this at new places and am so often disappointed. Not here - very good. Great with Hatchery's super fresh, perfectly cooked sunnyside up eggs. Had the crab soup to go - very good, surprising amount of crab. Did not expect to see this in Vermont. The staff is very polite, but it is definitely a DIY place - there is a buffet table with water, coffee, condiments, flatware etc.. I prefer that - but people with mobility issues may not. I am taking one star away because of the surprising poor biscuits. The first was a bit burnt - so I ordered another. It wasn't burnt - but it was on the dry side. still, I would go back again.

Delightful food and outstanding service! Portion sizes were incredible. Love the QR code option and online checkout.

Food was very good and service was good, but kinda on the pricey side for breakfast. Also, pay attention when the server asks you, "would you like a cinnamon bun while you are waiting for your meal?" It kinda sounded like it was included with our meal, sort of like when dinner rolls come with dinner. So, we said sure, we'll take one. Well when the bill came it was a $9.00 extra! Also an orange juice there is $7.00. All in all breakfast for two cost us a little over $60.00 with gratuity.

Great breakfast/brunch! Friendly folks. They have vegan options which works for me. The food is flavorful and just the right portion. The drinks were well made. The place is pretty much self service and seems to be popular for takeout as well.

This place is a good place you know. The food is good and the people are nice and everything is farm fresh when you eat it and stuff. The thing I took two stars away from was the price because it is real f***ing expensive. It is pretty good though and I'll recommend to go there.

Came here over President's Day weekend to go skiing at Okemo and decided to stop by this cute little place for a quick lunch. The inside has a diner feel, there's a good amount of seating. It was pretty packed on a Saturday. Even though we came about 15 minutes before closing, they were kind enough to seat us anyways. I got the Crab Cake Benedict and the crab cakes were some of the best I've ever had! They make both the crab cakes and hollandaise sauce by scratch. They only serve this on weekends so just a little something to keep in mind. My boyfriend got the Our Famous Downhill which comes with a bunch of breakfast foods - eggs, pancakes, bacon, and homefries. Great place to stop by and grab breakfast! Would love to come again next time I'm in the area!

Stopped in for a quick breakfast! 3 words....homemade pop tart. 'Nuff said. And the Bloody Mary was top Notch, too.

Eggs Benny there is the best there is especially when you get it with crab! Bloody Mary's are over the top!

It's very interesting, most of not all of the restaurants are carpeted and don't play any music. The Hatchery was no exception. The 2 waitresses were sassy and funny. One describes he poutine as "sinfully good". With a description like that I had to try it! Well sin is good in the moment but perhaps not good for you in the long run. I devoured my plate. So cheesy, creamy, comforting and salty! But then all that heaviness hit me like a bag of bricks. I stared at my plate and wondered how many calories I had just consumed and how many extra trips I will need to make to the gym to work it off. My kids had the chocolate chip pancakes - they were in heaven. Can't wait to come back next year!

Rude and terrible customer service. I've never in my life been so talked down to. Spend your money elsewhere.

This place is fantastic and the people waiting prove that . Waitstaff professionals are AMAZING. Help yourself to coffee etc. food? Insanely good. Waitstaff amazing

The dining room if u can call it that is freezing cold The food is basic in choice and flavor It's obviously a sign of the times where the "restaurant " is trying to hold on but they lack the interest and the love that one needs In order to transform themselves and keep the food served flavorful and the surroundings and service welcoming