The village has a handful of reliable places. Dot's Restaurant is the local diner — a Wilmington fixture for decades, known for its chilli and pancakes. Maple Leaf Tavern serves pub food with a focus on local beer; Cask & Kiln has more ambitious New American cooking in a converted brick building. For ice cream and breakfast sandwiches, Wilmington Bakery is the morning meet-up. Most restaurants stay open year-round but with reduced winter hours.