The Best Takeout in Ludlow, VT: Where to Pick Up Dinner for Your Governor's Inn Stay
Spending a night in at The Governor's Inn? From wood-fired pizza at Off The Rails to Cajun po'boys at Mojo Cafe, here are the best takeout spots in Ludlow, VT -- all within a 5-minute walk or drive of your room.
The Best Takeout in Ludlow, VT: Where to Pick Up Dinner for Your Governor's Inn Stay
Some evenings on vacation call for a restaurant reservation, a cocktail, and a night on the town. Others call for sweats, a porch rocking chair, and a pizza box on your lap. If you are staying at The Governor's Inn in downtown Ludlow and the second scenario sounds more appealing, you are in luck. Ludlow's restaurant scene has quietly built a strong takeout game, and the best options are all within a five-minute walk or drive of the inn. Here is where to pick up dinner on your next stay.
Big Pop's Sandwich Shop: Built for the Road
We have written about Big Pop's Sandwich Shop before, and for good reason -- this family-run spot in the Okemo Marketplace at 57 Pond Street was practically designed for takeout. The Smoke House Cuban, the half-pound smash burger, and their lineup of gourmet subs all travel beautifully, making Big Pop's the single best grab-and-go pick in Ludlow.
Call ahead to 802-228-7810 to skip the line. They are open daily from 6:30 AM to 5 PM, which means you can swing by after a day on the trails and have a serious sandwich waiting when you get back to the inn. If you are planning a picnic at Buttermilk Falls or a sunset dinner on the inn's porch, this is your stop.
Off The Rails: Pizza Night, Sorted
Sometimes only pizza will do. Off The Rails at 64 Pond Street is a craft beer and pizza pub at the entrance to Okemo, and their thin-crust pies are some of the best in the Okemo Valley. Order online through their Toast pickup system and choose from signature pies, calzones, garlic knots, wings, and meatball sliders.
The kitchen runs Monday through Friday from 3 PM (kitchen closes around 8:30 PM, pizza until 9 PM), and weekends from noon. Grab a pie, bring it back to the inn, and call it a night. (802-975-0735)
Mojo Cafe: Cajun and Mexican Fusion to Go
If you are tired of pizza and sandwiches, Mojo Cafe brings something entirely different to the Ludlow takeout scene. This counter-service "mom and pop" spot at 145 Main Street serves what they call Mex-Orleans cuisine -- a mashup of Cajun and Mexican flavors that you will not find anywhere else in the Okemo Valley.
The Cajun shrimp po'boy and the burritos are the standout takeout items, and their online ordering site makes pickup easy. Mojo is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 8 PM, so it is a dinner-only play -- but a great one. (802-228-6656)
Little Mexico Restaurant and Cantina
Also in the Okemo Marketplace at 57 Pond Street, Little Mexico serves authentic Mexican fare with both dine-in and takeout. Tacos al pastor, burritos, and enchilada plates all hold their heat well for the short drive or walk back to the inn. Online ordering is available through their Toast page. Hours run roughly 11 AM to 9 PM daily. (802-300-7007)
The Killarney: Irish Pub Classics, Picked Up
The Killarney has been an Okemo Valley institution for over 20 years, and their pub fare translates surprisingly well to takeout. The beer-battered fish sandwich, the Reuben, and a solid burger are the top picks for carrying back to the inn. Order ahead through their online menu or call 802-228-7797. Kitchen hours are Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 9 PM, and weekends from noon.
The Wine and Cheese Depot: Build Your Own Inn Picnic
For something a little different, stop by the Wine and Cheese Depot at 46 Depot Street -- practically next door to The Governor's Inn. This gourmet shop offers grab-and-go panini (try the Vermonter or the apple-butter grilled cheese), curated cheese boards, and a thoughtfully selected wine wall. It is the perfect formula for a no-cooking, no-stress evening: a sandwich, a wedge of Vermont cheese, a bottle of something local, and a rocking chair on the porch. Hours are approximately 11 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday through Saturday.
Make It a Weekend
This Saturday, August 15, Ludlow hosts the 27th Annual Rotary Duck Race at Walker Bridge -- thousands of rubber ducks racing down the Black River starting at noon. It is one of the town's most beloved summer traditions and a great reason to book a weekend stay. Grab lunch at Big Pop's, watch the ducks fly, then pick up pizza from Off The Rails for a quiet night in at the inn.
For more ideas, check out our guides to breakfast in Ludlow, hiking at Okemo, and mid-August events in the Okemo Valley.
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