Wayside Restaurant & Bakery – American
The warm, inviting aroma of fresh-baked rolls greets guests at this quintessential neighborhood landmark, where the golden crunch of hand-cut onion rings and sweet potato tots sets the stage for a nostalgic meal. From the comforting steam of a classic bowl of spaghetti to the savory pull of melted cheese on loaded potato skins, every dish celebrates the simple joy of well-loved comfort food in a space that feels like home.
1873 U.S. Route 302, Montpelier;Berlin VT 05602 https://waysiderestaurant.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual dining style, guests highlight the relaxed atmosphere as a suitable choice for an easygoing meal. Reviewers find the setting functional for everyday outings, noting the unpretentious environment as a comfortable option for those seeking a straightforward and low-key experience.
Menu
- Basket of Rolls - $2.95: 6 rolls with Cabot butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tossed Garden Salad - $4.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-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, Pegan, Candida
- Sweet Potato Tots - $5.95: Served with dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Hand-Cut Onion Rings - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Nuggets - $5.95: Served with dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tenders - $7.95: Served with dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mozzarella Sticks - $6.95: Served with fresh tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Breaded Mushrooms - $6.95: Served with dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bowl of Spaghetti - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Potato Skins with Cheese - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Potato Skins with Cheese & Bacon - $7.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $3.95 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Wayside Muffin - $4.95: Egg and cheese on an English muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Wayside Muffin with Meat - $5.95: Egg, cheese, and choice of Canadian bacon, ham, or sausage patty Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sausage Gravy - $7.95: Served on toast or biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hash & Eggs - $9.95: Corned beef hash, two eggs, homefries & toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- McKenzie Special - $9.95: Hand-cut grilled ham, two eggs, homefries & toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Country Combo - $10.95: An egg, 2 bacon strips, sausage patty & 2 pancakes or French toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Canadian Combo - $10.95: 2 eggs, 2 pancakes or French toast, 2 sausage links, 2 slices of Canadian bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Green Mountain Breakfast - $10.95: 3 eggs, 2 toast, ham, homefries, bacon or sausage links Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wayside Special Steak & Eggs - $14.95: Sirloin steak, 2 eggs, homefries & toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Two Eggs Any Style - $4.5 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, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Veggie Omelette - $7.95: 3 egg omelette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Cheese Omelette - $7.95: Choice of Swiss, Mozzarella, Cabot Cheddar or American Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Western Omelette - $8.95: Ground ham and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ham and Cheese Omelette - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Buttermilk Pancake (Single) - $5.95: Served with Vermont maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Pancakes (Two Stack) - $7.95: Served with Vermont maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Toast (2 Slices) - $6.95: Served with Vermont maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Toast (3 Slices) - $8.95: Served with Vermont maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Clam Strips - $12.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried or Broiled Haddock - $14.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried or Broiled Scallops - $19.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Whole Belly Clams - $23.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beef Liver & Onions - $11.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Country Fried Steak - $12.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak Tips (Half Pound) - $14.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Honeycomb Beef Tripe - $15.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Petite Sirloin Filet (6 oz) - $15.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- New York Strip Steak (10 oz) - $17.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Maple Cured McKenzie Ham - $11.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Half-Rack BBQ Pork Ribs - $14.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Tenders Platter - $11.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Broiled Chicken Breast - $12.95: Choice of Caesar, Montreal, Lemon-Pepper, Teriyaki or B-B-Q. Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Platter of Spaghetti - $11.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti - $16.95: Served with two sides or salad, roll & butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fish & Chips - $11.95: Chunks of fried haddock served with hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Beef Burger (1/4 LB) - $4.95: Served on house bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Double Whammy Burger - $7.95: Served on house bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Open Hot Hamburgers - $8.95: Served on house bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Burger - $6.95: With lettuce & tomato on house bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Haddock Fishwich - $6.95: Served on house bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Sandwich - $6.95: Served on house bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- McKenzie Hot Dog - $3.95: Served on a grilled New England roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Salad Roll - $5.95: Served on a grilled New England roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lobster Salad Roll - $8.95: Served on a grilled New England roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Cheese - $4.95: Bakery bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Western Sandwich - $4.95: Ham, onion & egg on bakery bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic BLT - $5.95: Bakery bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hot Turkey Sandwich - $6.95: Bakery bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey or Ham Club - $8.95: Bakery bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Salad Scoop Salad - $10.95: Spring mix, garden veggies, olive garnish, roll and butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chef’s Salad - $11.95: Choice of 2: Sliced turkey, ham, cheddar, Swiss. Spring mix, garden veggies, olive garnish, roll and butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Strips Salad - $12.95: Choice of Caesar, Montreal, Lemon-Pepper, Teriyaki, B-B-Q. Spring mix, garden veggies, olive garnish, roll and butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lobster Salad Scoop Salad - $13.95: Spring mix, garden veggies, olive garnish, roll and butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steak Tip Salad - $14.95: Spring mix, garden veggies, olive garnish, roll and butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Buttermilk Donut - $1.5: Plain or sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Homemade Toast - $1.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- English Muffin - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Fresh Bagel with Butter - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fresh Bagel with Cream Cheese - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spam (3 slices) - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Breakfast Bacon (3 strips) - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Breakfast Sausage (3 links) - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chef’s Ham - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Burger Patty - $3.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Hand-Cut Homefries - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Canadian Bacon (3 slices) - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sausage (2 Patties) - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Maple Sausage (2 Patties) - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Maple Chicken Sausage (2 Links) - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Bowl of Oatmeal - $4.95: With brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Corned Beef Hash - $4.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Potato Chips - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Homemade Coleslaw - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cottage Cheese - $2.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Mashed Potato & Gravy - $2.5 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Baked Potato - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Apple Sauce - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Cranberry Sauce - $2.5
- Vegetables of the Day - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Hand-Cut French Fries - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Pie by the Slice - $4.5: Apple, Chocolate Cream, Maple Cream, Pecan, Blueberry or Raspberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sugar Free Fruit Pie Slice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free
- Wayside-Made Ice Cream Dish - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Sundae - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brownie Supreme Sundae - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Brownie - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grapenut Custard Pudding - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Warm Apple Crisp - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Famous Chocolate Cake - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- New York Style Cheesecake - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Donuts (6) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- New England Coffee - $2.5
- New England Tea - $2.5
- Bigelow Tea Flavors - $2.5: Chamomile, Earl Gray, Cranberry Apple, Lemon, English Teatime, Orange Spice, Mint, Green Tea, Raspberry
- Hot Chocolate - $2.95
- Cappuccino - $2.95
- Booth Brothers Milk (Small) - $2.5
- Booth Brothers Milk (Large) - $3.5
- Ice Tea or Coffee - $2.95
- Old Fashioned Moxie - $3.5
- Wayside's Cream Soda - $3.5
- Our Creamery Milk Shake - $6.95
- Fountain Soda (Small) - $2.5: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Barq’s Root Beer, Orange, Dr. Pepper
- Fountain Soda (Large) - $2.95: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Barq’s Root Beer, Orange, Dr. Pepper
- Wine by the Glass - $5.95: Chardonnay, Cabernet-Merlot, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel
- Featured Vermont Wine - $7.95
- Champagne - $5.95
- Budweiser or Bud-Lite - $3.95
- Sam Adams - $4.95
- Featured Vermont IPA - $5.95
- Anniversary Ale on Tap - $5.95
- Bloody Mary - $6.95
- Mimosa - $6.95
- Martini - $7.95
- Manhattan - $7.95
- Gin or Vodka Tonic - $6.95
- Love Potion #9 - $6.95