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8valvegrowl t1_jbjbe28 wrote

The Guilty Plate in Colchester, JCAT in Jericho (weekends only, I think), the Parkway Diner in S. Burlington, and the Family Table in Jeffersonville (not Chittenden Co, but not too far either) are all solid choices.

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WantDastardlyBack t1_jbjhba5 wrote

JCAT are exceptional people. My Mom had Alzheimer's and still liked to go out to eat, but from time to time, she'd insist on having a BLT, which they didn't have on the menu, and the chef would make one for her anyway. I adored them for that. 158 Main in Jeffersonville was the other spot that were fantastic with her.

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Amyarchy t1_jbjuddd wrote

If you're going up to Jeffersonville, I'd say 158 Main is a step above the Family Table - but I haven't been to the Family Table in a while so I guess I need to check again for quality control. :) Brunch at 158 is one of my favorite things (OH and if you're up that way check out My Favorite Things for lunch & dinner - upstairs from 158).

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8valvegrowl t1_jbjvd90 wrote

I haven't been to either in a few years, well even longer for 158, but that was always a solid bet too. I know Family Table just had a pretty extensive remodel (I drive past on my way to Smuggs pretty regularly).

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MathGeekVT OP t1_jbkiruk wrote

Cambridge / Jefferson not too far just didn’t want people suggesting The Royal Diner in West Bratt, although that place is fantastic!

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lipsticktracer t1_jblt6uk wrote

Problem is that neither 158 nor Family Table even comes close to what Jana's was. I fucking moved to Jeffersonville at one point just because of Jana's - just two years or so before they closed.

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MathGeekVT OP t1_jbkijkx wrote

It doesn’t look like family table does breakfast, am I wrong?

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Idislikethis_ t1_jbksmsn wrote

Family Table was closed for a years long renovation and as far as I know are only doing dinner right now. Fingers crossed they get back in breakfast/lunch soon!

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8valvegrowl t1_jbkjm5u wrote

They always used to, but the last time I ate there was probably 2-3 years ago.

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Tidder802b t1_jbkcpbf wrote

Did the Guilty Plate reopen? Last I knew it hadn't reopened after the pandemic, plus the owner passed.

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lavransson t1_jbkvtje wrote

I checked the Family Table website just now and it says "We are open Thursday through Monday at 4:00 PM for dinner."

I went for dinner there a month ago. They were pretty full. The meal was amazing, way better than I was expecting. Definitely a step above "diner food."

Looks pretty good inside after the long closing during remodeling.

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bigtimesauce t1_jbjwy88 wrote

Idk about the guilty plate but JCAT and parkway diner have been terrible every time I’ve gone in in the last 2 years

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MathGeekVT OP t1_jbkizac wrote

I’ve been to both. jCAT has the best smoked meats but not what I’m looking for. Keep hearing mixed reviews about the Parkway

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bigtimesauce t1_jbky3e7 wrote

Parkway got bought and they tout a “scratch kitchen” now, which is great for them but like… their old bread was way better, they never fucked up my eggs, but with the new owners I’ve had my order comped 2/3 times because of how poorly it came out.

JCAT i don’t go to anymore because the last time I went I watched 5 servers standing around a more or less empty dining room for 15 minutes without taking my order, so I left.

Honestly one of my favorite breakfast spots is Quality Bake Shop. It’s nothing fancy and it’s all served on paper plates/plastic utensils, but it’s about as close to a real diner experience as you can get up here. Cheap as shit too, two eggs, hashbrowns, toast, coffee, and a dozen donuts to go was under $20 last I knew.

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