Doc Ponds

My son and I were first drawn to try this place because we saw they had smash burgers on the menu. However when we looked over the menu once we got there we both decided on the Brisket and Brie. I’m so glad we did. The brisket was cooked to perfection. The flavor was outstanding. If you’re in town stop in and give them a try.

Great comfort food, friendly service and cool vibes. Loved by locals. It's a great after ski place though it's popular so there may be a wait.

Loved this place, the jalapeno poppers were absolutely bumping. Their fries were the best kind of fries, crispy and soft at the same time. Burger was fire as well, same with the homemade soup.

Just a really fun vibe in here. Worth it to call ahead to get on the waitlist, otherwise you might be waiting for an hour.

Great little stop in Stowe! They have food, cocktails, and a small gift shop where you can purchase merchandise. The food was delicious! The calamari dish was done in an unique way that was tender, savory, & flavorful. The sandwiches were scrumptious & juicy. Any sides were and "add on". Their kids menu had a standard variety of choices.

We ate here after discovering that some of the restaurants in downtown were too expensive and not necessarily as kid friendly. When we arrived here we were welcomed with smiling faces and an open door and a patio seat with other families. Food portions were generous, especially in the children's mac and cheese was a full-blown meal with a delicious white cheese sauce. A smashburger and the crispy chicken sandwiches were delicious and we got a side of carrots to even it out. Don't forget the doc fries!

🎉 The fried chicken sandwich was a crispy delight, it was a bit sweet. Adding their homemade hot sauce was perfect!
The onion dip with chips deserves a standing ovation. The smashed burger? Pure juicy goodness! 🍔

Just a tiny request for the server: let's savor the scrumptiousness without the Formula 1 rush! 🏁😄

Dog friendly!

We started off with hot toddy’s on the patio (soooo good!) and then got some apps and dinner inside. Service was great! Highly recommend the che’vre toast - the blueberries and goat cheese were absolutely amazing together! Calamari was good, a little chewy but the sauce it comes in I could probably drink by itself! We both got a smash burger and honestly could’ve split one but still delicious! Definitely would come back!!

The vibes were immaculate, the food was amazing, and the drinks were extremely creative. We were able to sit outside and accommodate our fur baby. Thoroughly recommend!

Very cool place. Planned to go here for months, didn't bother with reservations because we went shortly after they opened for dinner time. Service was good, drinks were delicious. Food was incredible and came out fast. The burger we got was good but just a regular burger. The chicken sandwich is where it's at, the breading was sweet like it has cinnamon or nutmeg in it and really brought the flavor to another level. Mac and cheese was creamy and rich. Fried w/ the garlic aioli were incredible, I love a good aioli.
Great experience I can tell why it's so popular and the waits are generally hours long.

Great smash burger. The fries were fantastic. And the tap list cannot be beat. Focal banger draft pours.

Good food, 1 side fries was enough for 2 of us. good quality food, it was crowdy and was on bar side so super loud, but I was glad they found a table for us even if food took forever. Seems to be a popular spot what I loved the most the soul vinyl playing, so groovy.

Had the calamari, smash burger, and beet salad. All were outstanding. The only thing better was the staff that made us and our dog feel so welcomed (dog friendly patio).

In a word...perfect. This place is PERFECT in every way. A for instance....typically a smash burger is exactly that...some ape jumps up and down on an unsuspecting meat patty. Destroying it and burning it to a dead crispy version of its former glory.....not these guys....smashed? yes, crispy? Yes, delicious pink and juicy inside? YES!!!!!! GOD BLESS THIS WHOLE RESTAURANT. also all our drinks were perfect and the beer list is exactly what you want to see after a long day on the slopes. I can't sing enough praises...10 out 10 squared multiplied by infinity.

Grace was a fantastic server. The chicken was amazing. Fish dip a 10! The broccoli cheese bacon sandwich was delicious and totally hit the comfort food bullseye!

Friendly and fast service! Sat on the patio with our pup and had a great experience. The BBQ chips were bursting with flavor and crunch. Loved the unique roasted peanuts. My husband thought the chicken sandwich and French fries were delicious. I ordered the Market Salad and it was fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend!

Get there at 5 on a Saturday and there is no wait. Get there at 6 and it's a 45 minute wait.

I have had hundreds of Caesar salads. This one, with breadcrumbs(!) and a boiled egg, and added anchovies, was exceptional. The cheddar fritters were so good I had a second portion. And what a great pie! Orange and chocolate ganache if you can believe it.

Extremely friendly staff, seemed like they all love working here. We had a great meal seated at the bar. Unique and delicious cocktails. It’s a smallish and very popular restaurant, so try to get on the list early or go later when most of the families have cleared out.

Great welcoming place.
Lots of local beer selections, some on special. Food was great, I had the hen of the woods. Pasta with local wild mushrooms, was top notch!
Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about what they are serving.
The perfect place to have a late lunch with a couple of great beers served by a smiling young lady who knows more about the beer she is serving than you.

I wish I could give this place more stars. It was absolutely tremendous in every regard. The buffalo wings didn't last long enough for me to take a picture of them. They had the classic buffalo flavor with a bit of sweetness, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. We got burgers and chicken sandwiches, and both were fantastic. The maple mayo with the chicken sandwich was fantastic. The burger was perfectly cooked, loaded with special sauce and cheese. Filling, delicious, and just about perfect. Staff was super friendly. Our server Nicole was very helpful, got the order exactly right, gave us some good recommendations, and was just awesome. Vibe in the restaurant is excellent, very hip, good music, fun decor. Love the logo, too! Highly recommend.

Awesome food and vibe! I had the squash and cheddar fritters, both super yummy! My husband enjoyed his fried chicken sandwich as well. We really enjoyed the nook with the fireplace. The staff was accommodating and it was a great place to bring our baby. We’ll be returning the next time we’re in Stowe!