PINGALA CAFE & EATERY
1 Mill St
Burlington, VT 05401
802-540-0110
CITIZEN CIDER
316 Pine St #114
Burlington, VT 05401
802-448-3278
HONG'S CHINESE DUMPLINGS
77 Pearl St
Burlington, VT 05401
802-660-6688
BUTCH + BABE'S
258 N Winooski Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
802-495-0716
BLUEBIRD BARBECUE
317 Riverside Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
802-448-3070
EL CORTIJO TAQUERIA Y CANTINA
189 Bank St
Burlington, VT 05401
802-497-1668
TACO GORDO
208 N Winooski Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
802-540-0770
Where to Eat in Burlington: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Foodie Road Trip Spots
Burlington, Vermont may be best known for its laid-back charm and scenic Lake Champlain views, but this small city packs a serious punch when it comes to foodie finds and must-visit diners, restaurants, and Triple-D approved spots. Wondering where did Guy Fieri go in Burlington? Get ready to fire up your Flavortown map and plan a road trip through some seriously tasty territory.
Top attractions include Church Street Marketplace, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Waterfront Park, the University of Vermont campus, and nearby Shelburne Farms. Pair those sights with local favorites like Vermont cheddar, maple syrup, cider, craft beer, creemees, and farm-to-table fare, and you’ve got a perfect day.
Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives tour through Burlington hit all the right notes. At Pingala Cafe & Eatery, a plant-based powerhouse, he tasted creative vegan comfort food. Over at Citizen Cider, he sipped small-batch cider while enjoying cider-infused plates. Craving dumplings? Hong's Chinese Dumplings delivers handmade perfection that Guy called "the real deal." For a rustic neighborhood vibe, Butch + Babe’s mixes pub fare with global flair, while Bluebird Barbecue serves up smoky brisket and house sauces worth the detour.
From tacos at El Cortijo and Taco Gordo to vegan bowls and BBQ, Burlington proves you can find big flavor in a chill New England package. This city’s a hidden gem for anyone mapping out their next Triple-D adventure.