The Greater Burlington Area has more restaurants than we would ever be able to list. This page lists spots suggested and referenced by members of the university community, but is by no means a complete representation of all there is to offer.
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Restaurants by cuisine
Americana
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- American Flatbread (Burlington)
- Bluebird Barbecue (Burlington)
- Farmhouse Tap and Grill (Burlington)
- Folino’s Wood Fired Pizza (Burlington, Shelburne & Williston)
- The Friendly Toast (Burlington)
- Halvorson’s Upstreet Café (Burlington)
- Hen of the Wood (Burlington)
- Leonardo’s Pizza (Burlington & South Burlington)
- Misery Loves Co. (Winooski)
- Our House Bistro (Winooski)
- Poppy's Cafe & Market (Burlington)
- Vermont Pub & Brewery (Burlington)
Asian Fusion/Pan-Asian
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- Asian Bistro (Winooski and Williston)
- Asiana House (Burlington)
- Asiana Noodle Shop (Burlington)
- Chef Leu’s House Asian Restaurant (Shelburne)
- Viet Thai (Essex Junction)
Breakfast and Cafes
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- Handy’s Lunch (Burlington)
- Firebird Cafe (Essex Junction)
- Sneakers Bistro (Winooski)
Chinese
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- Cafe Dim Sum (Burlington)
- China Express / China Express 2 (Burlington)
- China Garden (Essex Junction)
- Fu Da: 187 Pearl Street #1, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-864-3883
- Full House (Essex)
- Hong's Chinese Dumplings (Burlington)
- Hong Kong Kitchen: 1900 Williston Road, South Burlington, 802-862-4622
- Jin Chinese Restaurant: 135 E. Allen Street, Winooski, 802-861-3338
- Mandarin (Winooski)
- Oriental Wok (Essex Junction)
- Silver Palace: 1216 Williston Road, South Burlington, 802-864-0125
- Single Pebble (Burlington)
- Zen Gardens (South Burlington)
Coffee Houses
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- Cosmic Grind (Burlington)
- Kestrel Coffee Roasters (Burlington)
- Muddy Waters (Burlington)
- Onyx Tonics (Burlington)
- Perky Planet (Burlington)
- Scout & Co. (Burlington & Winooski)
- Speeder & Earl’s Coffee (Burlington)
- Tight Squeeze Coffee Shop (Burlington)
French
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- Bistro de Margot (Burlington)
- Leunig's Bistro & Cafe (Burlington)
Indian and Nepali
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- GBG Indian Kitchen (Burlington)
- Everest Indian-Nepali Restaurant (South Burlington)
- Masala Elaichi (Burlington)
- Irrawaddy (Essex Junction)
- Kathmandu Restaurant (St. Albans)
- Makalu Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant (Colchester)
- Red Panda (Burlington & Essex Junction)
- Shalimar of India (Burlington)
- Sherpa Kitchen (Burlington)
Italian and Pizzerias
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- Pizzeria Verita (Burlington)
- Trattoria Delia (Burlington)
Japanese
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- Bento (Burlington)
- Gaku Ramen (Burlington)
- Koto Japanese Steak House (South Burlington)
- Pokeworks (Burlington)
- Shinjuku Station (Burlington)
- Sakura Sushi & Kitchen (Williston)
- Sushi Maeda (Burlington)
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and African
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- A Taste of Abyssinia: Catering, cooking classes, and pop-ups
- Ahli Baba’s Kabob Shop (Burlington)
- Café Mediterano (Essex Junction)
- Harmony's Kitchen (Burlington): Pickup and delivery by preorder
- Honey Road (Burlington)
- Istanbul Kebab House Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant (Burlington)
- Kismayo Café (Burlington)
- Little Morocco Cafe (Burlington)
- Mulu's Kitchen & Catering (Burlington): Catering and pop-ups
Mexican and Hispanic
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- Bueno Y Sano (South Burlington)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (South Burlington)
- Café Mamajuana (Burlington)
- El Cortijo (Burlington and Winooski)
- El Gato Cantina (Burlington and Essex Junction)
- New World Tortilla (Burlington)
- Santiago's (Burlington)
- Taco Gordo (Burlington)
Seafood
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- Bleu Northeast Seafood (Burlington)
- The Fish & Chip (South Burlington)
- Ray’s Seafood Market & Restaurant (Essex Junction)
- Shanty on the Shore (Burlington)
Thai
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- Bangkok Bistro in the Alley (Burlington)
- CNX Thai Cooking (Burlington)
- Fresh Bubble Tea & Juice (South Burlington)
- Sukho Thaoi (Essex Junction)
- Tiny Thai (Winooski)
Vegan
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Vegan lifestyles are not uncommon in the Greater Burlington Area and many restaurants offer vegan dishes. Below are eateries that offer only vegan fare.
- Pingala (Burlington)
- Sweet Alchemy Bakery & Cafe (Essex Junction)
- Thorn and Roots (Burlington)