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Hidden gems: restaurants in Burlington
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Burlington. Ratings are based from 143 places in Burlington
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry St 05401-3817
"Comfort foods, totally go there. I had the chicken stew and biscuits. Oh my! Perfect."
Hen of the Wood
55 Cherry St 05401-8458
"The meal was a solid 7/10. Ive certainly eaten better steak, but the entrees were quite tasty. However, 10/10 for ambience and decor. Wood burning fire smells mix with freshly seared meat, and the dec..."
Trattoria Delia
152 Saint Paul St 05401-4634
"Trattoria Delia came highly recommend to us during our stay. This place has it all. It’s cozy and overall welcoming. The portions are perfect and the flavor is absolutely home made. Don’t count Ve..."
Bluebird Barbecue
317 Riverside Ave 05401-1405
"For most of America, Burlington is synonymous with outstanding cuisine. Bluebird is one of those places that makes this town that "outstanding cuisine" town. Get ready for some delicious and fresh p..."
Lake Champlain Chocolates
65 Church St 05401-4418
"Absolutely amazing ice cream. Great selection of locally made chocolate treats, too. Indoor and outdoor seating."
Myer's Bagels
377 Pine St 05401-8700
"Great bagels, they are worth every penny. We are from Philadelphia, and whenever we go to Vermont, we get 2 dozens."
Muddy Waters
184 Main St 05401-8311
"Love this place! Their hot drinks and fresh juices are always delicious! Unfortunately it's always so packed leaving no room to stay in 😟 Be sure to check out the hidden random notes in the walls/t..."
Handy's Lunch
74 Maple St 05401-4724
"Saw this diner featured on Man vs. Food, and knew that we had to stop here on our recent trip to Vermont. Both my girlfriend and I ordered the Chuck Norris sandwich, which certainly lived up to the h..."
Dobra Tea Room
80 Church St 05401-4408
"They have the best cookies I have ever had in the world, and I have travelled to many places, they are the peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. They are unbelievably tremendous. Also the tea select..."
The Spot on the Dock
1 King St 05401-5275
"Epic Avocado Fries and Fish Tacos. Beautiful sunset on large patio right on the lake with great service and reasonably priced. Will definitely return. BTW We SUP paddled to The Spot from the Burli..."
Arts Riot
400 Pine St 05401-4779
"My go-to burger and appetizer spot in Burlington. Cool music venue with a great array of shows. Can't wait for food truck this summer!! ðŸ˜"
Burlington Bagel Bakery
93 Church St 05401-5192
"Very good bagels and coffee. The gluten free bagel was the best I've had since going gluten free 7 years ago! Friendly service."
Kismayo Kitchen
505 Riverside Ave 05401-1407
"Absolutely incredible food and service. Omar is an amazing business owner and has great customer service. The food is in huge portions and a great price. I would recommend to go here if you are lookin..."
Bangkok Bistro In The Alley
191 College St 05401-8589
"Good, but not overwhelmingly so. We sat outside and the service was a bit slow. Had the Sam Rod & pork belly buns, both very tasty. Honestly though the thing I'll remember about this meal is the Old F..."
Knead Bakery
294 N Winooski Ave # 112C 05401-3674
"Excellent vegan bakery. As a non-vegan I honestly couldn't tell the difference with any of the foods you'd expect to have dairy in. Vegan cashew cheddar cheese is amazing."
American Flat Bread
115 St Paul Street 05401-8411
"Love the flat bread--aka this crust Pizza--here. Very good beer selection and always a crowded and welcoming place. Service is also fantastic. Expect to wait for a table during peak hours... They don'..."
Pokeworks
40 Church St 05401-4407
"Sweet Chili Tofu! You cannot go wrong.. it has the sweet the spicy and the flavors that will make your taste buds go crazy! Place is well maintained and has good ambience."
Radio Bean
8 N Winooski Ave 05401-3792
"Amazing performances by musicians on stage. I'm pleased to go to Radio Bean to laugh and boogie. Table light candles and interesting ceiling lights set a mood. The food next door is delicious. I would..."
Willow's Bagels
71 S Union St 05401-3825
"Absolutely amazing staff! Super friendly and always on top of their game. The bagels, pastries and coffee are to die for...especially the veggie cream cheese and butternut squash bagel. Great place an..."
UNO Chicago Grill
75 Middlesex Tpke 01803-5389
"Beautiful Mall! Hope the Governor let it open again before all the business close. We have been driving to the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua to shop. We been to that Mall several times and no one died."