The Pinwheel – American
The Pinwheel is a sun-drenched morning retreat where the comforting aroma of buttery biscuits and sizzling hashbrowns fills the air, inviting guests to linger over hearty, creative plates. Golden, airy popovers come stuffed with savory treasures, while towering "haystacks" of crispy potatoes and velvety hollandaise-drenched eggs offer a decadent reimagining of classic breakfast comfort. From the bold spice of huevos rancheros to the rustic charm of a Basque-inspired morning feast, every dish celebrates the art of the soulful brunch in a space that feels like a warm neighborhood embrace.
4 Carmichael Street, Essex https://thepinwheelvt.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, mediterranean, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, south-beach, atkins, low-cholesterol, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, alkaline, aip, tlc, renal, carnivore, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the fair pricing and reliable service, noting that the experience consistently meets expectations for a dependable and satisfying meal. Praised for its approachable atmosphere, the establishment is highlighted by reviewers for providing a straightforward dining
Menu
Breakfast
- Stuffed Popover - $14: egg and choice of cheese, served with a hashbrown Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuit Sandwich - $13.5: egg and choice of cheese, and a hash brown Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pinwheel Breakfast - $13: Two eggs any style, choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, and a Pinwheel Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Skits N' Gravy - $15: House-made buttermilk biscuit topped with bacon gravy, served with two eggs any style and a hash brown Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Haystack Hashbrown - $9: A plate-sized crispy hashbrown topped with choice of cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon Haystack - $16.5: Topped with smoked salmon, sour cream, capers and chives Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Cassidy - $17.5: Two corn cakes topped with Mexican-style braised beef chili, two poached eggs, and hollandaise, served with a hash brown Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Benedict - $16: Two poached eggs, ham, and hollandaise on an English muffin, served with a hash brown Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $14: Two eggs any style served with orange-honeyed flour tortillas and topped with ranchero sauce, jack cheese, sour cream and cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Basque Breakfast - $14: Two poached eggs cooked in a spicy tomato and poblano stew, topped with manchego cheese, served with herb focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Brookside - $16.5: Cornmeal-crusted pan-fried rainbow trout, served with two eggs any style and fried cheddar scallion grits Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Focaccia Melt - $11: tomato, spinach, cheddar, and basil mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sourdough Flapjacks - $9.5: Two tangy sourdough pancakes, served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pig in a Pancake - $12: Two sausage links rolled in a large sourdough pancake dusted with powdered sugar, served with VT maple syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Piglet (Half Size Pig in a Pancake) - $7: One sausage link rolled in a sourdough pancake Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes (2) - $9.5: two pancakes served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes (3) - $13: three pancakes served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apple Dumpling French Toast - $14: served with sautéed apples and vanilla sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon French Toast - $10: Two slices of batter-dipped bread dusted with powdered sugar and served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House Made Honey Nut Granola & Yogurt - $7.5: honey nut granola and yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steel-Cut Oatmeal - $6: cooked in milk, topped with brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Waffles & Wafflinis
- The Original Wafflini (Whole) - $16: Signature flaky pastry panini baked in a waffle iron. Choice of: Prosciutto/Gouda/Honey, Turkey/Chutney/Cheddar, Maple Bacon, Mango/Poblano/Brie, Spinach/Feta, or Apple/Cheddar Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Original Wafflini (Half) - $9: Signature flaky pastry panini baked in a waffle iron Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Malted Belgian Waffle - $11: fresh berries, whipped cream, and VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Flaky Waffle - $7: Flaky pastry cooked in a waffle iron, served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffle for Waylon - $12.5: Flaky pastry cooked in a waffle iron, served with apple compote, whipped cream, and VT maple syrup drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Four Corners Salad - $14: Mixed greens, avocado salsa, corn & black bean salad, queso fresco and pepitas with roasted red pepper ranch dressing, served with griddled corn muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Pecan Salad - $14: spinach, sliced apples, pecans, shredded carrot, and goat cheese with maple vinaigrette served with rosemary focaccia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barb’s Panzanella Salad - $14: Romaine, cucumber, cherry tomato, avocado, red onion, feta, tossed with toasted rosemary focaccia and basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Mains
- House Braised Beef Chili (Cup) - $5: Mexican-style chili topped with cheddar, green onion, sour cream and cilantro, served with a griddled corn muffin Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Braised Beef Chili (Bowl) - $10: Mexican-style chili topped with cheddar, green onion, sour cream and cilantro, served with a griddled corn muffin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $5: See specials board Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $10: See specials board Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic German Spaetzle - $17: Pan-fried dumpling noodles sautéed with ham, mushrooms, red onion, topped with swiss cheese, served with braised red cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Cheese Spaetzle - $12: Choose cheddar, swiss or feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Cakes - $17: Served on a bed of sautéed kale, red onion & cherry tomato, with red pepper sauce and corn and black bean salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Achiote Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $16: pepper jack cheese, avocado salsa and lime crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $16: huckleberry mayo, mixed greens, cheddar, and pickled apple Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pinwheel Burger - $16: lettuce, tomato, onion and choice of cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- TBLT - $18: Baked trout, smokehouse bacon, lettuce, tomato, and lemon-sage mayo Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic BLT - $14: Smokehouse bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ham & Cheese - $15: Black forest ham and cheddar with honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Prairie - $15: Veggie sandwich with grilled zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, red onion, shredded carrots and rosemary lemon white bean hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Burger - $15: fried plantains, red onion, and mango-lime mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Egg any style - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hashbrown - $3.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Sausage, or Ham - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheddar Scallion Grits - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Toast (House Hearty White) - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Gluten-Free Toast - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sourdough Flapjack or Buttermilk Pancake - $5: with VT Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Fruit Plate - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Salsa - $3.75
- Fried Plantains with Herb Oil - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Red Cabbage - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Kale & Red Onion - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Garden Salad - $6.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Gravy - $3.5
- Ranchero Sauce - $3.5
- Hollandaise - $3.5
- Apple Compote - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Extra VT Maple Syrup - $2
Baked Goods
- The Pinwheel - $4: Signature flaky pastry with raspberry, strawberry, or apricot jam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Griddled Blueberry Muffin - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Griddled Corn Muffin - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Biscuit or Popover with Maple Butter - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Glazed Cinnamon Roll - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gluten-Free Scone of the Day - $4 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Apple Dumpling with Vanilla Sauce - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cowboy Cookie - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Kids
- The Tumbleweed - $9: Choice of one buttermilk pancake, one slice of french toast, or buttered toast served with scrambled egg and choice of bacon, sausage, or ham Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Prospector - $9: Chicken nuggets and french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Dude - $9: Cheeseburger and french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Campfire - $9: Grilled cheese sandwich and french fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $3
- Iced Coffee - $3.5
- Hot Tea Selection - $3 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Maple Milk - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hot Chai Tea Latte - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Iced Chai Tea Latte - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Housemade Sage Lemonade - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mimosa - $8: Orange, grapefruit, or cranberry
- Sage Mimosa - $9: Made with house sage lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Bloody Mary - $13
- Sunrise Cocktail - $13: Vodka with orange and cranberry juices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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