Sheri's Place — Restaurant in Springfield

You don’t walk into Sheri’s. You descend into it—like you’re chasing a rumor, or maybe running from one. Tucked beneath the center of Springfield, Vermont, past a brick facade that whispers “nothing to see here,” is a staircase that leads not just underground, but into some kind of culinary fever dream. Half deli, half cantina, all charm. It’s the kind of place that feels like a secret—and not the bad kind. The kind you want to keep to yourself, but can’t shut up about.

Inside, it’s not flashy. No faux-rustic Instagram bait. Just quiet tables, warm lighting, and a menu that reads like two cousins from opposite ends of the continent finally decided to open a restaurant together. One brought the sandwiches. The other brought the salsa. Nobody argued. Somehow, it works.

The prices made me do a double take. I checked the wall for a calendar, wondering if I’d time-traveled to 1988. It’s the kind of menu that makes you consider buying dinner for the entire room, just because you can. You’ll spend more filling your tank than feeding your soul here.

I went for the chicken sandwich, mostly out of instinct—and maybe divine intervention. It came out hot, crispy-edged, and unapologetically great. Moist without being sloppy. Balanced like a good story. The kind of sandwich that makes you nod quietly to yourself like, yeah, they get it here. The fries? Golden, blisteringly hot, freshly cut. No nonsense. Just respect.

And then, to twist the plot a little, a margarita. Because why not? And suddenly I’m not in Vermont anymore. I’m in Cozumel. There’s a breeze. A sombrero. Maybe a mariachi band in the distance. The margarita’s that good. Whoever’s behind the bar isn’t phoning it in—they’re dialing straight into the soul.

The vibe? Calm. Comfortable. The kind of quiet that lets you think, or stop thinking altogether. And the staff? So friendly I half-considered handing over my social security number and asking them to watch my dog. Real people, doing honest work, and doing it really well.

Sheri’s is hidden like something you are hiding—which makes it all the better when you find it. It’s a place you want to claim as your own. A little sanctuary of flavor, tucked under the bricks of a Vermont town most people pass by without a second thought.

But not you. You went underground. And you came back up a...

I stopped into Sheri's yesterday for the first time to get some dinner with a couple friends before seeing a movie next door. Initial impressions were great! Nice atmosphere, friendly and quick service. As a vegetarian, I have pretty low expectations for most restaurants I visit in the area (I am a local, for what it's worth) but was encouraged to at least see veggie tacos/burrito/quesadilla on the menu. I went for a dilla.

Unfortunately, I can't really find something good to say about it. It appeared to have been microwaved, and the veggies were diced and distributed unevenly through what I would consider HALF a quesadilla (1 tortilla folded over on itself). A modest bowl of rice and beans accompanied. I immediately set to work trying to save this sad looking dilla. Opened it up and dumped in the rice and beans and whatever salsa I could find. I also got a beer.

My total came out to $24. For a quesadilla and a beer.

I understand that restaurants in the area are fighting an uphill battle and have to charge a little more to keep the doors open. I'm fine with that...if the food is good. Maybe Sheri's has the best burger in the area? I'll never know. All I can say is that I can't in good conscience recommend Sheri's for a vegetarian meal or any "south of the border" menu item.

A suggestion, Sheri, if you're listening - sweet potato and cayenne pepper. Your fries were good, and you have sweet potato fries on the menu...just cut those bad boys up, sprinkle on a little cayenne/oil and sautee with peppers and onions.

I hope to one day be able to update this review with some good news regarding the vegetarian options at Sheri's as I would love to stop in here for a meal before every movie I...

Sheri’s is a nice cozy place to get a bite to eat. My experience got off on the wrong foot, but it got better later on. When I sat down at the table, it was very dirty and still had the previous person’s check on it. We actually had to clean the table ourselves because no staff offered to. The staff also didn’t give us any menus, so we had to look for them ourselves. Fortunately, the experience got better. The menu has a range of comfort food including burgers, salads, tacos, wings, burritos, and more. I ordered the chicken burrito, which was stuffed with chicken, rice, black beans, cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo. It tasted really good. They also served some chips and salsa for the table. Additionally, I ordered the buffalo chicken salad, which was generous portion and came with some delicious bread on the side. Everything from the salsa to the bread is homemade and made from scratch. The atmosphere is very chill with music playing and everyone seemingly having a good time. The staff was very friendly and even gave suggestions about events in the area. I can tell Sheri’s is a great local hangout. Besides the initial difficulties, I really enjoyed Sheri’s and I highly...