The World’s Best Maple Donuts Are Hiding Inside This Charming Vermont Movie Theater

Big Picture Cafe & Theater in Waitsfield, Vermont, is a unique venue known for its maple donuts and combination of dining and entertainment.

There may not be any one place in Vermont that the local community loves more than the Big Picture Cafe & Theater. It is likely the most unique movie theater in the world and is also home to the best maple donuts. Let's take a look at what makes this Mad River Vally venue so extra special.

Located in Waitsfield, the Big Picture Cafe & Theater is a gathering place for meals and entertainment in the Mad River Valley.

The warm and cozy cafe serves breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, afternoon bistro, and dinner.

Breakfast and lunch are served Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy Sunday Brunch on Sundays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bistro is served Tuesday - Saturday from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and dinner from

5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

To start off your day enjoy delicious eggs, pancakes, french toast, breakfast burritos, and all of the delicious matching sides.

Later in the day you can splurge on tasty burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. There's even a menu tailor-made for the kids so the whole family can dine happily.

While you can enjoy dinner in the theater while watching a movie, our favorite snack while staring at the big screen is the maple donuts. Big Picture is home of the very small maple donuts Wednesday - Sunday every week!

Glazed to perfection and best eaten warm, once you've had these movie treats you'll never go back to popcorn! The donuts are so coveted that if you want more than a dozen you have to call in advance to reserve them.

The movie theater also serves cocktails with meals and for movie goers. But these girls aren't waiting for the bartender, they are devouring ice cream treats!

In addition to movies, this unique theater also hosts talented musicians for live entertainment. This venue is truly a cultural and foodie hub for the area.

Are you ready to dive into some delightfully famous donuts, a meal, and a movie?

Find the Big Picture Cafe & Theater at 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, VT 05673. Learn more by checking out their website or Facebook page.

Did you know the best maple donuts were tucked away inside this wonderful movie theater? Have you ever tried them? For even more delicious donuts, grab some friends and embark on the Vermont Donut Trail.

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