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
African
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- M. Square Vermont (Winooski)
Americana
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- American Flatbread (Burlington)
- Bluebird Barbecue (Burlington)
- Crispy Burger (Burlington)b
- Farmhouse Tap and Grill (Burlington)
- Folino’s Wood Fired Pizza (Burlington, Shelburne & Williston)
- The Friendly Toast (Burlington)
- Hangry the Donut Bar (St Albans) * TEMPORARILY CLOSED
- 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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- Always Full Asian Market (Williston)
- Asian Bistro (Winooski and Williston)
- Asiana House (Burlington)
- Asiana Noodle Shop (Burlington)
- Chef Leu’s House Asian Restaurant (Shelburne)
- Dobra Tea (Winooski)
- Morning Light Bakery (Winooski)
- Viet Thai (Essex Junction)
Breakfast and Cafes
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- Handy’s Lunch (Burlington)
- Firebird Cafe (Essex Junction)
- Sneakers Bistro (Winooski)
Caribbean
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- Island Passion (South Burlington)
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)
- 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)
- Scout & Co. (Burlington & Winooski)
- Scout (Burlington)
- Speeder & Earl’s Coffee (Burlington)
- Tight Squeeze Coffee Shop (Burlington)
Dominican Republic
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French
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- Bistro de Margot (Burlington)
- Leunig's Bistro & Cafe (Burlington)
Indian and Nepali
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- Delight Restaurant and Bar (Burlington)
- Everest Indian-Nepali Restaurant (South Burlington)
- GBG Indian Kitchen (Burlington)
- Irrawaddy (Essex)
- Laliguras Indian Nepali Restaurant (Burlington)
- Flavors of India (Essex)
- Masala Elaichi (Burlington)
- Makalu Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant (Colchester)
- Mountain Food Restaurant and Bar (Shelburne)
- Mountain Valley Restaurant (Winooski)
- Namaste Kitchen Express (Burlington)
- Namaste Kitchen (Shelburne)
- Irrawaddy (Essex Junction)
- Red Panda (Burlington & Essex Junction)
- Shalimar of India (Burlington)
- Sherpa Kitchen (Burlington)
- Vermont Curry & Cocktails (Winooski)
Italian and Pizzerias
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- American Flatbread (Burlington)
- Folino's Wood Fired Pizza (Burlington, Shelburne & Williston)
- Juniors Winooski (Winooski)
- Leonardo's Pizza (Burlington and South Burlington)
- Pizzeria Verita (Burlington)
- Trattoria Delia (Burlington)
- Sotto Enoteca (Burlington)
Japanese / Korean /Taiwanese
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- Donwoori Korean (Williston)
- Gaku Ramen (Burlington)
- Green Mountain Pot Stickers (Burlington)
- Koto Japanese Steak House (South Burlington)
- Pokeworks (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)
Mexican and Hispanic
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- Bueno Y Sano (South Burlington)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (South 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)
- Suvi's Kitchen (Shelburne)
- 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)
- Schmilk Chocolate
- Thorn and Roots (Burlington) (Temporarily Closed)