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: high-protein, vegetarian, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, keto, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free, sirtfood, pegan
Currently open
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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Biscuit Sandwich - $13.5: egg and choice of cheese, and a hash brown Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pinwheel Breakfast - $13: Two eggs any style, choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, and a Pinwheel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Skits N' Gravy - $15: House-made buttermilk biscuit topped with bacon gravy, served with two eggs any style and a hash brown Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Haystack Hashbrown - $9: A plate-sized crispy hashbrown topped with choice of cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Smoked Salmon Haystack - $16.5: Topped with smoked salmon, sour cream, capers and chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggs Cassidy - $17.5: Two corn cakes topped with Mexican-style braised beef chili, two poached eggs, and hollandaise, served with a hash brown Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic Benedict - $16: Two poached eggs, ham, and hollandaise on an English muffin, served with a hash brown Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Basque Breakfast - $14: Two poached eggs cooked in a spicy tomato and poblano stew, topped with manchego cheese, served with herb focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- The Brookside - $16.5: Cornmeal-crusted pan-fried rainbow trout, served with two eggs any style and fried cheddar scallion grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Focaccia Melt - $11: tomato, spinach, cheddar, and basil mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sourdough Flapjacks - $9.5: Two tangy sourdough pancakes, served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pig in a Pancake - $12: Two sausage links rolled in a large sourdough pancake dusted with powdered sugar, served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Piglet (Half Size Pig in a Pancake) - $7: One sausage link rolled in a sourdough pancake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buttermilk Pancakes (2) - $9.5: two pancakes served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Pancakes (3) - $13: three pancakes served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Apple Dumpling French Toast - $14: served with sautéed apples and vanilla sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon French Toast - $10: Two slices of batter-dipped bread dusted with powdered sugar and served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House Made Honey Nut Granola & Yogurt - $7.5: honey nut granola and yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Steel-Cut Oatmeal - $6: cooked in milk, topped with brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Original Wafflini (Half) - $9: Signature flaky pastry panini baked in a waffle iron Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Malted Belgian Waffle - $11: fresh berries, whipped cream, and VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flaky Waffle - $7: Flaky pastry cooked in a waffle iron, served with VT maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
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, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Apple Pecan Salad - $14: spinach, sliced apples, pecans, shredded carrot, and goat cheese with maple vinaigrette served with rosemary focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Barb’s Panzanella Salad - $14: Romaine, cucumber, cherry tomato, avocado, red onion, feta, tossed with toasted rosemary focaccia and basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- House Braised Beef Chili (Bowl) - $10: Mexican-style chili topped with cheddar, green onion, sour cream and cilantro, served with a griddled corn muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $5: See specials board Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $10: See specials board Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Classic German Spaetzle - $17: Pan-fried dumpling noodles sautéed with ham, mushrooms, red onion, topped with swiss cheese, served with braised red cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Build Your Own Cheese Spaetzle - $12: Choose cheddar, swiss or feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Sandwiches
- Achiote Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $16: pepper jack cheese, avocado salsa and lime crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $16: huckleberry mayo, mixed greens, cheddar, and pickled apple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pinwheel Burger - $16: lettuce, tomato, onion and choice of cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- TBLT - $18: Baked trout, smokehouse bacon, lettuce, tomato, and lemon-sage mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic BLT - $14: Smokehouse bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Grilled Ham & Cheese - $15: Black forest ham and cheddar with honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Black Bean Burger - $15: fried plantains, red onion, and mango-lime mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Sides
- Egg any style - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Hashbrown - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Bacon, Sausage, or Ham - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Smoked Salmon - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Cheddar Scallion Grits - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Toast (House Hearty White) - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gluten-Free Toast - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sourdough Flapjack or Buttermilk Pancake - $5: with VT Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fresh Fruit Plate - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Avocado Salsa - $3.75
- Fried Plantains with Herb Oil - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Braised Red Cabbage - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Sautéed Kale & Red Onion - $4.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side Garden Salad - $6.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Side Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Bacon Gravy - $3.5
- Ranchero Sauce - $3.5
- Hollandaise - $3.5
- Apple Compote - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Extra VT Maple Syrup - $2
Baked Goods
- The Pinwheel - $4: Signature flaky pastry with raspberry, strawberry, or apricot jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Griddled Blueberry Muffin - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Griddled Corn Muffin - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Biscuit or Popover with Maple Butter - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Glazed Cinnamon Roll - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gluten-Free Scone of the Day - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Apple Dumpling with Vanilla Sauce - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cowboy Cookie - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Prospector - $9: Chicken nuggets and french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- The Dude - $9: Cheeseburger and french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Campfire - $9: Grilled cheese sandwich and french fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Coffee - $3
- Iced Coffee - $3.5
- Hot Tea Selection - $3
- Hot Maple Milk - $4.5
- Hot Chai Tea Latte - $4.5
- Iced Chai Tea Latte - $5
- Housemade Sage Lemonade - $4
- Mimosa - $8: Orange, grapefruit, or cranberry
- Sage Mimosa - $9: Made with house sage lemonade
- Bloody Mary - $13
- Sunrise Cocktail - $13: Vodka with orange and cranberry juices