Penny Cluse Cafe

I enjoyed the special, a cornbread french toast. Service was attentive and fast. Coffee was refilled quickly. A busy place but their system works and keeps things moving. Parking was located about a block away, 4 quarters for an hour.

You can't go wrong with this gem of a place! Get the Penny Cluse! You won't be disappointed!

Penny Cluse hardly needs a review but I will confirm they are the most delightful place to have breakfast in Burlington, I have not had lunch there. They are extremely organized and really have it together. We arrived just before 8 on Sunday and there was a line, not too intimidating but a reminder that it is a delicious place to eat. They have multiple juice choices for mimosas and the price is reasonable, $6. I had a French toast special that was out of this world, maple cornbread. I would highly recommend sharing a bucket o spuds and banana bread with your table. Get it even if you're alone and take it home, so good. Staff is pleasant and service is quick. They are ready for the constant crowd. I'd say you should plan on a wait or get up early but either is worth it.

Everything here is amazing, especially their banana bread. It comes with maple cream cheese that is better than you just imagined. Want incredible home cooked Vermont fair? This. Is. The. Place.

We arrived around 9:30am on a Sunday and there was already a 45min-1hr wait! Wow! But we were visiting from NY so we waited. The food was creative, delicious and fresh. The service was good. The prices are reasonable.

this is truly my favorite brunch place i've ever been to! their french toasts specials are amazing. i always fresh fruit with it and theirs is not like most. i usually expect melon, or a few berries but each time they've put different seasonal fruits such as bananas, pear, mango, kiwi, and peaches. they could easily overprice everything on their menu considering they're located in the heart of burlington and the quality of their food is amazing but it is so reasonably priced. the atmosphere in there is everything i want in a breakfast joint and the service has always been great.eating here is the highlight of my trip every time i come up! how did i not know of this place when i lived in montpelier?!

Always a delicious meal! Good ambiance and prefect brunch place

Amazing local food prepared well. No line during off peak hours on a Monday afternoon. Courteous staff and quick service make this cozy location a gem for locals and tourists alike. The breakfast burrito was a standout.

Wonderful brunch spot. Service was fast & friendly and the ambiance inside was delightful. We had a cozy little table right at a window. I'd certainly recommend it but wouldn't call it a "must do" spot in Burlington. There are tons of great brunch spots here.

It's SO loud! Dirty dishes get thrown into plastic tubs in the dining area and the design is not set up to absorb extra noise. Acoustically it is excessively loud. Service was very good! Food was above average. Diverse breakfast menu oh, good for those who are vegetarians.

Order anything on the menu but be sure to get the herb dressing with biscuits. :)The best!

Phenomenal service and the most memorable pancakes you'll ever have. We got the house cured salmon, gingerbread pancakes, famous cucumber salad and the veggie Reuben. OH MY GOSH. 10/10!

My family and I wanted a breakfast place and after a brief search, I wanted to try Penny Cluse Cafe. I called to make a reservation but because we were a smaller group, we had to put our name in and wait. After 40 or so minutes, we were able to sit and order.We ordered chorizo tacos, corned beef hash, the chicken and biscuits, and kale and eggs. I enjoyed the corned beef, it wasn’t too salty and it was homemade, which is a plus. The biscuit was a little dry, but nothing a little butter and strawberry jam couldn’t fix. I tried the chicken and biscuits, and the herbs were a bit off putting. I think it might have been too much rosemary. I also had some kale and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly.It was a fun place to try out and the service was outstanding.

A unique space with delicious and very vegan friendly food.

One of the best breakfast places in the United States that I stumbled onto while on a ski trip to Vermont! I absolutely recommend it. The pancakes and home fries were delicious. The omelette was perfect. The vibe was great!I will definitely be back.