The Works Café got its start right here in Manchester, Vermont. The year was 1988 and we served delicious, traditional bagels and other healthy foods sourced locally. Today, the Works has eight cafés throughout New England and still operates on its founding principles: Good food for great people and a better planet. Today, The Works Café still reflects the early idealism of its founders. The company continues to run on the principal of the triple bottom line—people, planet, profit.

Throughout these challenging times, The Works Café is dedicated to the health and safety of our hard-working employees and loyal customers. We’ve restructured our operations with service protocols designed to meet mandated guidelines, including the wearing of masks and heavy hand-washing policies.

For a speedy pickup, order ahead! Visit workscafe.com to place an order online. Get access to special offers and earn loyalty rewards with the Works Café app, available now in the App Store or Google Play.

A European cafe in the heart of southern Vermont. Serving creative homemade fare for breakfast and lunch. Priding ourselves in using fresh local products.

April 15, 2023 – October 15, 2023

Amy’s on the Road operates one of the most unique dining experiences in town. From mid-April through mid-October the 1968 23′ Airstream “Land Yacht” trailer nicknamed “Peg” will be serving up breakfast and lunch, all day, to locals and visitors alike. Stop by Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm and enjoy many delicious items from our famous breakfast sandwich, the crispy fried chicken sandwich to the vegetarian’s favorite, falafel. Our freshly baked muffins and cookies are also a big hit. With daily specials that always include ethnic and vegetarian options, you will be served up FRESH food fast! Don’t forget to join us for our Friday Night Fish Fry’s held every Friday from June 9 – August 18.

October 2022 – April 2023

With the weather cooling and snow falling, Amy’s on the Road shifts gears.  Thanksgiving Dinners and Christmas Eve Dinner will be available for ordering and pick up. Please check our website for ordering deadlines and pickup dates. In the New Year, prepared foods will be available for ordering and pickup, and the menu options will be posted on our website.  Catering Services for small to medium sized parties are available throughout the winter season.

Catering Services:

Amy’s on the Road offers catering services for small to medium sized gathering in the Manchester area from the end of October through March. Please contact us by visiting our website www.amysontheroad.com

Thanksgiving:

Craving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner but don’t want to cook or go out to busy restaurant?  Amy’s on the Road has you covered.  Online ordering for a Thanksgiving feast will be available through Wednesday, November 10th with pickup at our kitchen at 53b Manchester Valley Road on Wednesday, November 24. Please visit our website for details.

Their Story:

After 23 years of owning an operating one of Manchester best dining experiences, The Perfect Wife Restaurant and Tavern, Chef Amy wanted to spend more time with her family.  Although she closed the restaurant, she never lost her deep hearted passion for cooking but she knew there had to be a way to have a better work life balance.,  A way to spend the quality time with her family and friends and to fulfill her passion to create delicious food.

The word spread that Chef Amy was buying a converted Airstream and embarking on a “food-truck” offering in Manchester. . A long-time friend and Chef himself, Gary Walker called her to suggest a partnership. Gary Walker wanted back in to the culinary world after from his 10-year Chef stint at the Barrow’s House Inn and Restaurant. A partnership was born. The name “Amy’s on the Road” is a tribute to its roadside location next to the Perfect Piece Consignment Shop at 4361 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05254

A visit to Al Ducci’s on Depot Street recalls neighborhood markets of days gone by. Cases are filled with authentic, made from scratch Italian foods. We’re talking salads, pasta, cured meats and gourmet cheeses, freshly baked semolina, ciabatta, and more! Plus, pantry shelves are stocked with imported olives, oils, vinegar, dried pasta, produce, and other essential ingredients.

Check out our Daily Specials and current Freezer Favorites on our Facebook Page. Sandwich making hours: 10-3 / If Possible, Please Call Ahead to order sandwiches and sliced meats.

Catered Events – From pastas and sauces to quality produce, Al Ducci’s has a wide array of local and imported goods. Please call us and we can review our Catering menu with you.

Good morning Manchester, we are ready for curbside service.
This is how Charlie’s is handling the new normal. Stop and enjoy those smiling faces that are beneath the staffs masks. We miss our customers. Hope everyone is safe and healthy.

As usual we have our wonderful scones, muffins, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and your favorite Mocha Joe’s coffee! Order your favorite latte or drink special.

Our grab and go is full with salads and sandwiches and don’t forget our freezer has all those wonderful family dinners ready for you to take home so you can enjoy this beautiful day and not worry about cooking. We just finished a fresh batch of Manchester‘s original chicken pot pie’s. They go fast so grab them while you can.
Here’s to a beautiful Saturday stay healthy and enjoy your family

A local coffee shop to fill all your coffee and baked good needs! Featuring Vermont’s locally roasted, Mocha Joe’s coffee and espresso. Stop in for specialty coffee drinks, fresh baked goods, grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and more.

Plenty of space for gathering and visiting with friends.

Catering is also available for your parties and events. Leave the cooking to Charlie’s for your birthday party, Sunday sports, and more – think platters of wings, sandwiches, cakes, and cookies.

From its inception, Dorset Bakery has been admired for its classic American baked goods, Provincial-style decor and warm, inviting atmosphere. Our bakery features hand-made crusty breads, morning pastries, unique sandwiches, healthy salads, tasty soups, decadent sweets and more… all of our goodies are made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. It’s the ideal stop for lunch with the ladies, a quick chat with friends over a cappuccino, a breakfast business meeting or picking up cupcakes for the kids.

Situated amid the hustle and bustle of a high-end, eclectic antique and home goods showroom, this Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant is “a local secret worth knowing about.” Depot 62 offers a totally organic menu for lunch, dinner, and dessert, along with an excellent, appropriate selection of wines by the glass. Grab a single table, or a seat at the copper-clad communal table in the middle of the shop. In summer weather, dine streetside under generous patio umbrellas.

Welcome to Zoey’s! We are a family owned and operated restaurant, opened in August 1991 in the heart of beautiful Manchester, Vermont. The opening concept was incredibly simple: prepare our food with the finest ingredients available, and we do. We are proud to say we make our own cookies and bread and offer absolutely the most delicious soup and custom made sandwiches anywhere, all here in our open kitchen.

We are also known for our bright and cheerful, eclectic décor featuring roosters, fire hydrants, clocks, and a rotating array of ever-interesting items.

Zoey’s is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Many visitors to town tell us they make sure to return to Zoey’s year after year. We have seating in the restaurant and a small outdoor patio when the weather is nice. Or you can pick up an order to go. We hope to see you soon!

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