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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Best Pancakes in Chittenden

Someone in The Dine In/To Go Tour Facebook group asked the question “looking for the best place to have pancakes in chittenden county” and it received 40 comments. Rankings are based on the net upvotes of recommending comments. Here’s what I tallied:

Top Recommendations:

  1. JP's Diner And Deli: 13

  2. Palmer's Sugarhouse: 9

  3. The Dutch Mill: 9

  4. Athens Diner: 9

  5. Firebird Cafe: 6

  6. Erica's Village Diner: 5

  7. The Pinwheel: 3

  8. The Friendly Toast: 2

  9. Sneakers Bistro: 2

Check out the post here for every answer: The Dine In/To Go Tour pancake post

“Best of” Burlington Eats: Best Nachos

Someone in the r/burlington subreddit asked the question “Best nachos in town? Quick. Where are they from.” and it received 40 comments. Rankings are based on the net upvotes of recommending comments. Here’s what I tallied for upvotes:

Top Recommendations:

  1. Taco Gordo: 40

  2. Sweetwaters (when they reopen): 26

  3. Burlington Beer Co: 24

  4. Upper Deck Pub at the WindJammer: 21

  5. Spot on the Dock: 11

  6. Casa Grande: 7

  7. Stone Corral: 7

  8. Casa Real: 5

  9. Prohibition Pig: 5

  10. Rozzi's: 5


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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Donuts


Someone in the The Dine In/To Go Tour Facebook group asked the question “Where’s your favorite place to get donuts?” and it received 51 comments. Rankings are based on the net upvotes of recommending comments. Here’s what I tallied:

  1. Madeleine's Bakery: 47

  2. Quality Bake Shop: 28

  3. North Country Donuts: 9

  4. Cafe Mamajuana: 6

  5. Sam Mazza's: 3

Check out the post here for every answer: The Dine In/To Go Tour


“Best of” Burlington Eats: Italian Food

Someone in The Dine In/To Go Tour Facebook group asked the question “What's your favorite place to go to for Italian?” and it received 50 comments. Rankings are based on the net upvotes of recommending comments. Here’s what I tallied:

  1. Papa Franks: 28

  2. JR's / Junior's: 19

  3. Pulcinellas: 13

  4. Toscano Bistro: 8

  5. Mimi’s Italian Eats (Cloud 9 Caterers): 8

  6. Trattoria Delia: 7

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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Cheap Eats

Someone in the r/burlington subreddit asked the question “Cheap eats?” and it received 67 comments. Rankings are based on the net upvotes of recommending comments. Here’s what I tallied:

  1. Morning Light: 47

  2. UVM Medical Center / Harvest Cafe: 47

  3. Hana: 39

  4. Market 32: 27

  5. Kismayo Kitchen: 27

  6. Gold: 26

  7. Pho Dang: 19

  8. Costco: 15

  9. Crispy Burger: 14

  10. Casa Real: 13

  11. Sakura: 12

  12. The Wise Fool: 7

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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Favorite Pizza Joint

Someone in the The Dine In/To Go Tour FB Page asked the question “I'm craving some wood fired pizza in Chittenden county. Who would you suggest and what's your favorite pizza? ” and it received 115 comments. Rankings are based on the net upvotes of recommending comments. Here’s what I tallied:

Top Recommendations:

  1. Folino's – 36 likes

  2. American Flatbread – 29 likes

  3. Pizzeria Verità – 26 likes

  4. Pizza 44 – 20 likes (Tied)

  5. Penzo's Pizza – 20 likes (Tied)

  6. La Boca – 17 likes

  7. The Barnyard – 11 likes

  8. Bramble – 9 likes

  9. The Taphouse at Mill River Brewing – 4 likes (Tied)

  10. Pizzeria Ida – 4 likes (Tied)

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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Coziest Bars

Someone in the r/burlington subreddit asked the question “Coziest bars in Burlington please” and it received 39 comments. Rankings are based on the net upvotes of recommending comments. Here’s what I tallied:

  1. Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Basement): 109

  2. Deli 126: 68

  3. Specs: 48

  4. Wallflower: 44

  5. Queen City Brewery: 35

  6. Finnigan's: 32

  7. Hotel Vermont: 24

  8. Howl Bier: 23

  9. Doma: 21

  10. Whiskey Room: 15

  11. Esox: 13

  12. Zero Gravity: 10

  13. Venetian Lounge: 9

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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Best Chinese Food

Someone in the r/burlington subreddit asked the question “Best Chinese food in town?” and it received 71 comments.
Rankings are based on the net upvotes of recommending comments. Here’s what I tallied:


Burlington Area Chinese Food Rankings (by Reddit)

  1. Hop Sing — 52 points

  2. China Express 2 — 47 points

  3. Cafe Dim Sum — 47 points

  4. Morning Light Bakery — 45 points

  5. Zen Gardens — 30 points

  6. China Express 1 — 27 points

  7. A Single Pebble — 21 points

  8. Hung Tao — 19 points

  9. Hong Kong Kitchen — 16 points (Tie)

  10. China Garden — 16 points (Tie)

  11. Oriental Wok — 7 points

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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Best Inexpensive Wings

Someone in the r/burlington subreddit asked the question “Best place near Burlington for wings that are not $$$$$$” and it received 75 comments. Here’s what I tallied:
Top Wing Recommendations

  1. Shelburne Tap House — 57 likes

  2. Hannaford / Homemade — 51 likes

  3. Donwoori — 35 likes

  4. Switchback Brewing Co. — 30 likes (Tie)

  5. RJ's — 30 likes (Tie)

  6. Wings on Maple — 21 likes

  7. Barnyard — 19 likes (Tie)

  8. Folino’s — 19 likes (Tie)

  9. Burlington Beer Co. (BBCO) — 19 likes (Tie)

  10. The Rotisserie — 19 likes (Tie)

  11. Devil Takes A Holiday — 8 likes (Tie)

  12. Whiskey Room — 8 likes (Tie)

  13. Honey Road — 8 likes (Tie)

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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Best Cozy Lunch in Williston

Someone in the VT Dine-in/To go Tour FB page asked the question “Where is the best place in Williston for a cozy, casual, sit-down lunch?” and it received 58 comments. Here’s what I tallied:

Top Recommendations

  1. Garden of Eatin' (at Gardener's Supply): 108 likes

  2. Chef's Corner: 34 likes

  3. Café at Island Homemade Ice Cream: 29 likes

  4. Simply Divine Café: 27 likes

  5. Aromas of India: 19 likes

  6. The Scale: 13 likes

  7. Williston Coffee Shop: 12 likes

  8. Casa Grande: 11 likes

  9. Toscano Bistro: 9 likes

  10. The Rotisserie Restaurant: 7 likes



“Best of” Burlington Eats: Good lunch

Someone in the r/burlington subreddit asked the question “Where do you go for a good lunch?“ and it received 142 comments. Here’s what I tallied for total likes:

  1. Top of the Block — 148 likes
  2. Rogue Rabbit — 78 likes
  3. Miss Saigon — 67 likes
  4. Poppy Cafe — 49 likes
  5. La Di Da Pizza — 47 likes
  6. City Market (Onion River Co-op) — 43 likes
  7. Henry’s Diner — 37 likes
  8. Zabby & Elf’s Stone Soup — 35 likes
  9. Yellow Mustard Deli — 35 likes
  10. Pioneer Cafe — 32 likes
  11. Misery Loves Co. — 31 likes

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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Sandwiches

Someone in the r/burlington subreddit asked the question “Best sandwiches in Burlington?” and it received 108 comments. Here’s what I tallied:

  1. Poppy's: 109

  2. Union Jacks: 61

  3. Top of the Block: 53

  4. Henry St Deli: 46

  5. 4 Corners of the Earth: 28

  6. Martone's: 25

  7. Paisley Hippo: 24

  8. Hoagie Hut: 13

  9. Jersey Mike's: 13

  10. Cafe Hot: 12

  11. Rogue Rabbit: 9

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“Best of” Burlington Eats: Best Bagels

Someone in a local FB group asked the question “In your opinion, where can I get the best bagels?” and it received 124 comments. Here’s what I tallied:
Community's Top Bagel Rankings (by Likes):

  1. Myers (47 Likes)

  2. Burlington Bagel (41 Likes)

  3. Vermont Bagel (36 Likes)

  4. Green Mountain Bagel (32 Likes)

  5. The Bagel Place (19 Likes)

  6. The Bagel Cafe (15 Likes)

  7. Huddys (13 Likes)

  8. Middlebury Bagel (8 Likes)



“Best of” Burlington Eats: Smash Burger

Someone posed the question “I am craving a smash burger! Who has a great one???????!” It received 104 comments. Here were the top recommendations (each like and/or mention counted as one vote)

  • Black Flannel: 74

  • Kate's Food Truck: 16

  • Burlington Beer Company (BBCO): 12

  • Black Radish: 9

  • Burger Bar: 7

  • Switchback: 7

  • Green Mountain Bistro: 6

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