Shopping in Addison County

In continuous operation since 1949 at 38 Main Street. Locally owned, carefully curated — Vermont authors, strong children's section, knowledgeable staff who will actually steer you somewhere good.

Volunteer-run nonprofit resale shop that's returned over $2.3 million to Addison County since 1990. Clothing, housewares, furniture — well-organized, well-priced. All proceeds fund grants to county residents.

Nonprofit children's and maternity resale shop — gently used clothing through size 16, books, accessories. Well-curated, fairly priced. Bring outgrown items for credit. Kid-friendly play space inside.

A full-size retro arcade that opened in 2025 — original 1981 Ms. Pac-Man, Star Wars Trilogy, air hockey, pinball, crane games. Flat-rate pricing. Genuinely fun for all ages.

Four-generation family florist serving Middlebury since the 1940s. Custom arrangements, weddings, funerals, daily delivery to local hospitals and funeral homes. The flowers last.

Run by Lauren Andrews, RN and certified clinical aromatherapist, since 2013. Organic essential oils, Vermont CBD from certified organic farms, crystals, candles, local art. Worth the drive to Montpelier.

A bead and crystal shop on State Street since 1999. Big vat of loose beads to dig through, semi-precious stones, crystals, jewelry components, ready-made pieces. The staff know their gemstones.

A general store for kids and families at 12 Main Street — squishy things, sparkly things, toys, games, gifts. The kind of shop where kids stop walking and start reaching.

Used and new books, musical instruments, art supplies, puzzles, board games, toys, and a large children's department at the corner of Bristol Green. Also Bristol's Pokemon store. Free village delivery on orders over $10.

Organic gardening shop and licensed cannabis dispensary on Bristol's Main Street. Owner Greg Newman is knowledgeable and happy to talk through what you're growing. Free pamphlet library. Vermont craft cannabis.

Community game space first, store second — at 72 Main Street. Free games library for members, family events every weekend, Friday Night Magic. Staff who actually know the games.

Fifth-generation 960-acre Monkton farm with a store open seven days a week. Beef, pork, turkey, chicken, eggs, maple syrup, alpaca yarn, felted goods. Visitors always welcome.

One of the oldest general stores in Vermont, with a Cadillac Cooker smoker in the parking lot. Maple syrup breakfast sandwiches sell out by 9am. Smoked brisket and pork, cider donuts fried fresh three times a week, house-made chocolates.

A 140-year-old general store that is also Ripton's post office. Woodstove in the back, hand-cranked cash register, antique postal boxes on the wall, penny candy, old-fashioned soda fountain. The real thing.

The natural stop at the end of the Middlebury Gap drive — at the junction of Routes 125 and 100 in tiny Hancock. Made-to-order sandwiches, pizza, homemade baked goods, local root beer on tap.

A genuine Vermont crossroads store at the junction of the hill towns. Gas, hot food, beer, groceries. The roads in from every direction are beautiful.

The beating heart of Huntington, run by Linda Pecor for over 43 years. Gas, groceries, deli sandwiches, exceptional craft beer selection, regular brewery tastings. The stop before or after Camel's Hump.

Community-owned grocery store since 1976. Local and organic throughout, excellent deli and prepared foods. Anyone can shop; membership pays off quickly if you're local.

Middlebury's neighborhood meat market and deli, back after a gap in service. Custom-butchered meats, house-made sausages, great deli sandwiches, fresh local produce.

A working roastery and café in the historic Battell Block, under original tin ceilings. Single-origin beans, seasonal sourcing, open every day. The maple latte earns every good review it gets.

Italian deli in the Marble Works — house-made mozzarella, cannoli, store-made gelato, fresh seafood delivered daily, the Soprano sandwich (prosciutto, fresh mozzarella on housemade bread). Eat at the picnic tables overlooking the Otter Creek falls.

Family-owned sushi and Asian grocery that opened in 2025. Chef Aung Oo brings 10+ years of experience. Fresh rolls, nigiri, platters, plus kimchi, dumplings, and a real Asian grocery selection.

Equal parts boutique and gathering place — vintage fur coats, crystals and gems, incense, jewelry, hand-dyed fabrics, and clothing you won't find anywhere else. The kind of shop where you wander in looking for something small and come out having found something you didn't know you needed. The music nights that happen here on Saturday evenings grow naturally out of the same spirit as the store: a space where interesting things happen.