Essex Discount Beverage
This gas station is a quick stop where you can find breakfast sandwiches, an assortment of muffins, and even some yummy scones! Conveniently located just past Price Chopper on the right.
Jericho Center Country Store
This is one of the places we visit frequently. You can order ahead using their website or stop in and hang out while you wait for them to make your order. They have amazing breakfast burritos and sandwiches, an assortment of donuts and scones, and great coffee!
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Directions: If you are heading towards Essex on 128, there is a road on the left called "Weed Rd". Head down here until you connect back with Rte 15. Take a left towards Jericho. You will pass Jericho Cafe and Tavern (JCAT) on the right and the Old Red Mill on the left. Directly across from Joe's Snack Bar is a road that will take you all the way to Jericho Center Country Store.
Burlington Bagel - Essex
Burlington Bagel is conveniently located on the edge of Essex and Winooski. They have delicious coffee, bagels and special treats. It's located just on the other side of the cirq.
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Directions: Head into Essex. Continue straight when you get to the first four corners with a light at 128 and 15. Take the "highway" directly across from McDonalds. At the end of the highway, take a left-hand turn onto 2A and then turn right onto Susie Wilson Rd. Before you get to Starbucks, Burlington Bagel is on your right-hand side across from Pinecrest.
Milton Diner
This is a cute little diner located in Milton. While the outside might have you questioning the location, it's super cozy and the food is yummy when you're looking for that diner feel.
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Directions: Head towards Fairfax (opposite direction of Essex). You'll head up the hill after you go around the Westford Common. At the crest of the hill is Westford Rd. Take this into Milton. Once you get to Main St, take a left, and this will take you into the center of Milton. Head past McDonalds and past Uncle Ronnies gas station. And on the left hand side Milton Diner is located in a small yellow house.
Lunch
These places are great for lunch!
Steeples Market
This is a small gas station convenience store. They have a full menu for lunch that can be found online.
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Directions: Head towards Fairfax, go through Westford Common and up the hill. At the end of 128, take a left onto Rte 104. Maybe half a mile (after crossing the a bridge) you'll come to Steeple Market on your left.
Jericho Center Country Store
This is one of the places we visit frequently. You can order ahead using their website or stop in and hang out while you wait for them to make your order. They have amazing sandwiches and grill items.
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Directions: If you are heading towards Essex on 128, there is a road on the left called "Weed Rd". Head down here until you connect back with Rte 15. Take a left towards Jericho. You will pass Jericho Cafe and Tavern (JCAT) on the right and the Old Red Mill on the left. Directly across from Joe's Snack Bar is a road that will take you all the way to Jericho Center Country Store.
Hoagies
Hoagies is an Essex Specialty. They are located in Essex, just past the light by the Essex Public Library. They have an assortment of pizza, pasta and salad selection.
Dinner
If you're looking for a few places to eat dinner, here are some options
Jericho Cafe & Tavern (JCAT)
Jericho Cafe and Tavern is a fun joint located towards the center of Jericho. They have happy hour specials and yummy sweet potato fries (if you're into that). It has a tavern, a dining area, and delicious truffle fries.
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Directions: If you are heading towards Essex on 128, there is a road on the left called "Weed Rd". Head down here until you connect back with Rte 15. Take a left towards Jericho. JCAT will be on your right, not too far after White's Christmas Tree Farm.
Mimmo's
If you're looking for something with large serving sizes and Italian, Mimmo's is the place to go! They have an assortment of pasta and pizzas.
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Directions: Head towards Essex on 128 and straight through the light at the Essex Public Library. Go past Price Chopper on your right. Take a left at the McDonald's. Mimmo is located in the shopping center to the left after the me
El Gato
Burlington Bagel is conveniently located on the edge of Essex and Winooski. They have delicious coffee, bagels and special treats. It's located just on the other side of the cirq.
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Directions: Head into Essex. Continue straight when you get to the first four corners with a light at 128 and 15. Take the "highway" directly across from McDonalds. At the end of the highway, take a left-hand turn onto 2A and then turn right onto Susie Wilson Rd. Before you get to Starbucks, Burlington Bagel is on your right-hand side across from Pinecrest.
The Big Spruce & Hatchet
If you like Tacos, this is the place to head. It is a toss-up between The Big Spruce and Hatchet. Both are located in Richmond across the street from each other and are great places to check out.
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Directions: Head towards Essex. At the light by the library, take a left. Bear right onto Sand Hill. At the end of the road, take a right. This will take you to Rte 17. Take a left as if you are going back towards the interstate. Head under the overpasses and into the center of Richmond. At the stop light, take a right. There is a parking lot immediately on your left. Big Spruce is attached to the parking lot, and Hatchet is accrss the street.