Guidebook for Burlington
Food Scene
Good coffee. Nice sweets. Warm and welcoming space. Very, very, close to our house.
43 locals recommend
Barrio Bakery
197 N Winooski AveGood coffee. Nice sweets. Warm and welcoming space. Very, very, close to our house.
Delicious! Perfect for a laid back weeknight away from the bustle of downtown. Five minute walk from the house. And BYOB : )
74 locals recommend
Pho Hong
325 N Winooski AveDelicious! Perfect for a laid back weeknight away from the bustle of downtown. Five minute walk from the house. And BYOB : )
Try the breakfast burrito with veggie sausage. It's so good! Warning: it's a zoo on the weekend, so plan on a wait.
62 locals recommend
Sneakers Bistro
28 Main StTry the breakfast burrito with veggie sausage. It's so good! Warning: it's a zoo on the weekend, so plan on a wait.
The wood fired pizza here is so good, the beer is great, the environment is warm and welcoming, and the prices are reasonable.
123 locals recommend
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StThe wood fired pizza here is so good, the beer is great, the environment is warm and welcoming, and the prices are reasonable.
Good farm-to-table food. Wide selection of local brews. Fantastic beer garden in the warmer months. Cosy basement lounge with a fireplace in the cooler months.
120 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StGood farm-to-table food. Wide selection of local brews. Fantastic beer garden in the warmer months. Cosy basement lounge with a fireplace in the cooler months.
El Cortijo
189 Bank StBest tacos in town.
This new-ish neighborhood spot is a great place to grab a drink or some locally sourced food. Plus, it's a 2 minute walk from our door.
34 locals recommend
Butch + Babe's
258 N Winooski AveThis new-ish neighborhood spot is a great place to grab a drink or some locally sourced food. Plus, it's a 2 minute walk from our door.
Delicious fresh, local, and organic foods in a warm and welcoming environment. Run by a husband-wife couple who are fabulous. Vegan friendly dishes too. :)
25 locals recommend
Revolution Kitchen
9 Center StDelicious fresh, local, and organic foods in a warm and welcoming environment. Run by a husband-wife couple who are fabulous. Vegan friendly dishes too. :)
*Best* sandwiches in town. Be prepared for a leisurely lunch. They take their time making the sandwiches so each bite is absolutely perfect. Do not go here if you're in a rush.
18 locals recommend
Four Corners of the Earth
310 Pine St*Best* sandwiches in town. Be prepared for a leisurely lunch. They take their time making the sandwiches so each bite is absolutely perfect. Do not go here if you're in a rush.
Arts & Culture
There is almost always live music at the Radio Bean, and the connected restaurant is good too.
78 locals recommend
Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski AveThere is almost always live music at the Radio Bean, and the connected restaurant is good too.
Higher Ground
1214 Williston RdLots of live music here.
Stowe Mountain Resort
5781 Mountain RoadGreat skiing and riding in the winter.
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Rent a bike, take a ride to the North, and loop back in time to catch the sunset over the mountains. It's breathtaking.
132 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
10 College StBeautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Rent a bike, take a ride to the North, and loop back in time to catch the sunset over the mountains. It's breathtaking.
Shopping
The best apple cider donuts around. Perfect if you're spending the day in the mountains and puttering around the Waterbury area.
146 locals recommend
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
3600 Waterbury-Stowe RdThe best apple cider donuts around. Perfect if you're spending the day in the mountains and puttering around the Waterbury area.
Good place to rent bicycles. Reasonable prices and very close to the bike path at Waterfront park.
27 locals recommend
Skirack Service and Rental
85 Main StGood place to rent bicycles. Reasonable prices and very close to the bike path at Waterfront park.
Everything Else
When you're visiting many of the restaurants in BTV you'll often notice the beautiful and unique light fixtures. Many were made by Conant. If you're shopping for unique home goods don't miss it.
7 locals recommend
Conant Metal & Light
266 Pine StWhen you're visiting many of the restaurants in BTV you'll often notice the beautiful and unique light fixtures. Many were made by Conant. If you're shopping for unique home goods don't miss it.
Essentials
Cooperatively owned grocery with everything you need if you plan to cook while you're here.
145 locals recommend
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveCooperatively owned grocery with everything you need if you plan to cook while you're here.