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August First
A bakery and cafe just off downtown for a seated breakfast before Church Street or the Waterfront.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
Restaurant guide
Restaurants in Burlington
Good meals are easier to enjoy when they belong to the day you already have planned. These Burlington restaurants are grouped by area, so lunch and dinner do not send you across town for no reason.
Where to eat in Burlington
Use the area notes to keep meals close to the parts of Burlington you will already be exploring. The destination guide can help you shape the rest of the day around them.
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Myers Bagels
A fast, local bagel-and-coffee start near Church Street when you want to keep the morning moving.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
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Henry's Diner
A classic diner breakfast for hungry groups who want a no-frills plate before a lake or museum day.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
Downtown and Church Street
The most convenient first-time base for shops, restaurants, museums, and the shortest walk to the Waterfront.
August First
A bakery and cafe just off downtown for a seated breakfast before Church Street or the Waterfront.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
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A fast, local bagel-and-coffee start near Church Street when you want to keep the morning moving.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
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A classic diner breakfast for hungry groups who want a no-frills plate before a lake or museum day.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
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Willow's Bagels
A cheerful downtown bagel stop with enough substance for an early bike or waterfront morning.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
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The Friendly Toast
A broad brunch menu near Church Street for groups with different breakfast instincts. Expect popular weekend timing to matter.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
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The Farmhouse Tap and Grill
A Vermont beer and locally focused lunch near Church Street, especially handy after a downtown museum or shopping loop.
Best for: lunch, Burlington
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Honey Road
Eastern Mediterranean small plates with an easy downtown location. Lunch works when the menu and current hours line up.
Best for: lunch, Burlington
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The Pokeworks
A quick downtown rice-bowl lunch that keeps a Church Street day from turning into a long sit-down meal.
Best for: lunch, Burlington
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American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
Wood-fired flatbreads near downtown for a relaxed lunch or early dinner with broad appeal.
Best for: lunch, Burlington
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Hen of the Wood
A special-occasion Vermont dinner close to downtown. Reserve it when the meal is part of the reason you came.
Best for: dinner, Burlington
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The Gryphon
A warm, pub-like dinner choice near Church Street for travelers who want a less formal evening without leaving downtown.
Best for: dinner, Burlington
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A Single Pebble
A downtown Chinese dinner with a long local following and a menu suited to sharing. Confirm current service details before treating it as a fixed plan.
Best for: dinner, Burlington
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Leunig's Bistro
A Church Street bistro for travelers who want sidewalk energy and a central evening after shopping, art, or a waterfront sunset.
Best for: dinner, Burlington
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A creative, brewery-and-studio neighborhood south of the center with a more local evening rhythm and less immediate access to Church Street.
Scout and Co.
A cafe and market breakfast in the South End that pairs naturally with studios and the farmers market.
Best for: breakfast, Burlington
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Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
A South End brewery lunch for groups, a sunny patio day, or a stop after Pine Street. It is not a walkable add-on from the Waterfront.
Best for: lunch, Burlington
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Folino's Pizza
A casual South End pizza stop near breweries and studios, good for families and groups after outdoor time.
Best for: lunch, Burlington
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Pho Hong
A beloved Vietnamese dinner on the south side of downtown, worth the short ride when a cozy bowl beats another New England menu.
Best for: dinner, Burlington
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Dedalus Wine Shop, Market and Wine Bar
A South End wine-bar dinner for couples or small groups who want cheese, plates, and a quieter night after Pine Street.
Best for: dinner, Burlington
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Menus, opening days, and reservation policies change. Check the restaurant directly before making plans. Last destination review: 2026-09-03.