25 Essential Vermont Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Vermont.
American Flatbread Burlington & Mothership Brewery
Burlington
Lively choice for craft beer & inventive wood-fired pizzas loaded with organic, seasonal toppings.
Blue Benn
Bennington
Circa-1945 railcar with booths & jukeboxes, dishing up breakfast & other diner favorites.
Maple Sugar & Vermont Spice
Rutland
All-day breakfasts & homey lunch classics prepared in a rustic, working sugar house.
Waterworks Food + Drink
Winooski, Vermont
Inventive American fare in a converted brick-walled mill with high ceilings & a riverfront patio.
Jessica's Restaurant at the Swift House Inn
Vergennes, Vermont
Inspired American dining (with a global influence & local ingredients) in a quaint 1800s inn.
Union Jacks
South Burlington, Vermont
Counter-serve deli with fish ’n’ chips & other British fare, plus hot & cold sandwiches.
THAI KITCHEN
Essex Junction, Vermont
Service options: Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Archie's Grill
South Burlington, Vermont
Lively counter-serve choice grilling burgers & other fast food with fresh, locally sourced spin.
New World Tortilla
Burlington, Vermont
Counter-serve locale for globally inspired burritos & wraps featuring housemade tortillas.
Wilaiwan's Kitchen
Montpelier, Vermont
Small restaurant filled with art & plants, offering a rotating menu of Thai dishes.
Martone's Market & Café
Essex Junction, Vermont
Storied counter-serve deli doling out sandwiches, wraps & soups in a simple, bright setting.
Burlington Bay
Burlington, Vermont
Waterfront locale offering cafe bites like salads & sandwiches as well as ice cream & local beers.
Delight Restaurant and Bar
Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
The Wildflower Restaurant and Pub
Newport, Vermont
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
Pascolo Ristorante
Burlington, Vermont
Rustic-chic Italian nook serving wood-fired pizza along with upmarket pasta dishes & regional wines.
Pizzeria Verità
Burlington, Vermont
Warm, buzzy place supplying wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, farm-fresh Italian mains & craft cocktails.
Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
Burlington, Vermont
Warm, cafeteria-style stalwart offering a rotating menu of creative, veggie-heavy Jewish cuisine.
Maxi's
Montpelier, Vermont
Quaint place for sandwiches & other American food, including breakfast served from morning to night.
American Flatbread
Waitsfield, Vermont
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great wine list.
Good Times Cafe / Matryoshka's Bakery
South Burlington, Vermont
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
The Parker Pie Company
West Glover, Vermont
Tucked behind a general store, this rustic spot sells pizza, subs & a variety of brews.
The Jericho Café & Tavern
Jericho, Vermont
Casual American fare, including breakfast, is served in a homey farmhouse with a porch & live music.
Handy's Lunch
Burlington, Vermont
Classic, no-nonsense '40s diner dishing out hearty, homestyle breakfasts & lunches.
Jeff's Restaurant
St. Albans, Vermont
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Pho Hong
Burlington, Vermont
Popular BYOB spot for Vietnamese noodle soups & other traditional dishes in a casual setting.