Burlington · Chittenden County, VT

Food & Drink in Burlington

Scout analyzed 63 Burlington places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

63

Matches

22

Typical spend

$60

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Best neighborhoods for food & drink

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

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Kru Coffee Collective

Food & Drink

Kru Coffee Collective

Kru Coffee Collective is a good spot for a quick coffee and snack, perhaps before or after shopping on Church Street. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Hen of the Wood - Burlington

Food & Drink

Hen of the Wood - Burlington

Hen of the Wood is a dinner destination for a relaxed but upscale meal, pairing well with a pre-dinner stroll or a post-dinner drink elsewhere. Expect to spend 2 hours and $75-$150 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee

Food & Drink

Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee

This coffee shop is ideal for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, allowing you to sample specialty coffees for about $5-10 per person. It's a good starting point for a walk around Burlington or a brief break from shopping.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$10 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Uncommon Coffee

Essex Town

Uncommon Coffee

Uncommon Coffee is a good stop for a casual coffee or light bite, suitable for starting your day or a quick break. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Shanty On The Shore

South End

Shanty On The Shore

This is a good spot for a casual seafood meal with lake views, ideal for a date or family dinner. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-60 per person.

FoodViewsRelaxed
$30–$60 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Restaurant Poco

South End

Restaurant Poco

Poco is a reliable restaurant for a meal or drinks with friends, typically taking 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $30-60 per person on food and beverages.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Juniper Bar and Restaurant

Food & Drink

Juniper Bar and Restaurant

Juniper is suitable for an upscale dinner and drinks experience, pairing well with a walk around downtown Burlington before or after. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and roughly $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Grey Jay

Food & Drink

The Grey Jay

The Grey Jay is a restaurant suitable for a meal as part of an evening out or a midday stop. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-$40 per person for food.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Splash At the Boathouse

Food & Drink

Splash At the Boathouse

Splash at the Boathouse is a good spot for a meal with lake views, especially for dinner or a weekend lunch. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $30-70 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsViews
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Waterworks Food + Drink

Food & Drink

Waterworks Food + Drink

This is a good spot for a dinner out, offering American fare in a scenic riverside setting. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and $30-70 per person for a meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsViews
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
August First

South End

August First

August First is a great spot for a casual breakfast or lunch, offering European-style breads and pastries. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a meal and a drink, and plan for a 45-minute visit.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington VT)

Food & Drink

Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington VT)

This gastropub is good for a casual meal or drinks, especially pairing with a stroll in downtown Burlington. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for an hour and a half visit.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Speeder & Earl's Coffee

South End

Speeder & Earl's Coffee

This coffee shop is good for a quick solo stop for a drink and baked good, or as a starting point for a day out. Expect to spend 30 minutes and under $15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Pascolo Ristorante

Food & Drink

Pascolo Ristorante

Pascolo is a solid choice for a dinner outing, offering Italian comfort food in a nice setting. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $35-75 per person, making it suitable for a date or a family dinner before a show or stroll.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Muddy Waters

Food & Drink

Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters is suitable for a casual coffee stop, a study break, or an evening with live music. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a drink and a snack, and plan for a visit of an hour or more.

FoodShoppingLive music
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Honey Road

Food & Drink

Honey Road

Honey Road is a good spot for a dinner out focused on small plates and drinks. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $50-80 per person for a full meal and a drink.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$80 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Spot on the Dock

South End

Spot on the Dock

Spot on the Dock is a relaxed, surf-inspired restaurant with a patio, suitable for a casual meal or drinks with a view. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person for an hour-long visit, especially nice for a weekend afternoon.

FoodOutdoorsViews
$20–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
The Daily Planet

Food & Drink

The Daily Planet

The Daily Planet is a good spot for a relaxed dinner or drinks, possibly pairing with a show or walk downtown. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $30-75 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Leunig's Bistro

Food & Drink

Leunig's Bistro

Leunig's Bistro is ideal for a special dinner, offering a mix of French and Vermont cuisine on Church Street. Expect to spend 50-100 dollars per person for a 1.5-hour meal.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Foam Brewers - Burlington

Food & Drink

Foam Brewers - Burlington

Foam Brewers is good for a casual stop for drinks and a bite, especially if you enjoy craft beer and lake views. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $25-60 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$25–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Vermont Pub & Brewery

Food & Drink

The Vermont Pub & Brewery

This is a solid choice for a casual meal or drinks with friends, especially for beer enthusiasts. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-50 per person on food and a few drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Four Quarters Brewing

Food & Drink

Four Quarters Brewing

This microbrewery is a good stop for a casual weekend afternoon or evening, offering craft beers and local farm goods. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-30 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 22 of the 63 analyzed Burlington places fit food & drink.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 5% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Romantic, Upscale, Quiet, Scenic.

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