Sydney's Burlington Guide
Food Scene - Burlington
James Beard Nominated Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant in Burlington, Vermont. Honey Road is a women-owned-and-operated, small plates, mezze.
81 locals recommend
Honey Road
156 Church StJames Beard Nominated Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant in Burlington, Vermont. Honey Road is a women-owned-and-operated, small plates, mezze.
lunch and small plates dinner restaurant and bar in Burlington Vermont, offering selectively sourced ingredients, beer, and wine. (A personal favorite - albeit expensive). lively, intimate.
28 locals recommend
Restaurant Poco
55 Main St lunch and small plates dinner restaurant and bar in Burlington Vermont, offering selectively sourced ingredients, beer, and wine. (A personal favorite - albeit expensive). lively, intimate.
Pizzeria Ida in Burlington's Old North End has no Facebook page and no website. (802-540-0191), but they make the BEST Neapolitan and Sicilian pies in VT. The dough is naturally leavened, and the sauce made with imported San Marzano tomatoes and sea salt. Toppings are limited and change up. (Another personal favorite - get the square pie!!)
13 locals recommend
Pizzeria Ida
662 Riverside Ave Pizzeria Ida in Burlington's Old North End has no Facebook page and no website. (802-540-0191), but they make the BEST Neapolitan and Sicilian pies in VT. The dough is naturally leavened, and the sauce made with imported San Marzano tomatoes and sea salt. Toppings are limited and change up. (Another personal favorite - get the square pie!!)
Best fresh, homemade, authentic Vietnamese food in Burlington. BYOB, or takeout best.
74 locals recommend
Pho Hong
325 N Winooski Ave Best fresh, homemade, authentic Vietnamese food in Burlington. BYOB, or takeout best.
One of the best Japanese restaurants in South Burlington. Best sushi pick overall for quality, quantity, and price
HANA Japanese Restaurant
150 Dorset St One of the best Japanese restaurants in South Burlington. Best sushi pick overall for quality, quantity, and price
The Café HOT.
198 Main Streethot coffee & killer food in downtown BVT. (breakfast sandwiches)
Great bar and late-night food scene in the heart of downtown. Great music weekly.
8 locals recommend
Manhattan Pizza & Pub
167 Main StGreat bar and late-night food scene in the heart of downtown. Great music weekly.
Taco Gordo
208 N Winooski AveSolid tacos with a unique environment
Sushi Maeda
152 Cherry StreetGreat new sushi spot right off of Church St. 5 minute walk from our apartment.
Amazing family owned and operated Nepalese restaurant located on College St. Friendly staff, amazing food and they do they best little buffet on Sundays.
14 locals recommend
Sherpa Kitchen
119 College StAmazing family owned and operated Nepalese restaurant located on College St. Friendly staff, amazing food and they do they best little buffet on Sundays.
An absolute Burlington staple for breakfast/brunch. Make sure to call ahead or be prepared to wait a little bit.
100 locals recommend
Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StAn absolute Burlington staple for breakfast/brunch. Make sure to call ahead or be prepared to wait a little bit.
Operating out of the same kitchen as Pennycluse, Lucky's is a great alternative that has a bit more of a simplified menu. The smoothies here are a must!
Lucky next Door
163 Cherry StOperating out of the same kitchen as Pennycluse, Lucky's is a great alternative that has a bit more of a simplified menu. The smoothies here are a must!
August First
149 S Champlain StGreat bakery that has great options for lunch
If you deem yourself a sandwich person and a lover of unique flavors, head to this cool little spot below Citizen Cider on Pine St. They have a plethora of one of a kind sandwiches. Pro Tip: do not ask for modifications, the owner takes great offense to this.
18 locals recommend
Four Corners of the Earth
310 Pine StIf you deem yourself a sandwich person and a lover of unique flavors, head to this cool little spot below Citizen Cider on Pine St. They have a plethora of one of a kind sandwiches. Pro Tip: do not ask for modifications, the owner takes great offense to this.
Taco Gordo
208 N Winooski AveBEST tacos.
Sneakers Bistro
28 Main StSydney’s favorite breakfast!
Barrio Bakery
197 N Winooski AveGreat coffee and small snacks!
Recreation - (walking / biking / hiking /swimming/ views)
Oakledge Park is located in the South End of Burlington, nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain, allowing for beautiful waterfront views. It is home to TWO beach areas – Blanchard Beach and the Cove. Within the park, there are two large shelters that are available to rent from May to October, two public beaches, a playground, the world’s first accessible tree house, walking trails, tennis, bocce and volleyball courts, charcoal grills, picnic tables, bathrooms and lots of open grassy areas for you to enjoy.
59 locals recommend
Oakledge Park
Oakledge Park is located in the South End of Burlington, nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain, allowing for beautiful waterfront views. It is home to TWO beach areas – Blanchard Beach and the Cove. Within the park, there are two large shelters that are available to rent from May to October, two public beaches, a playground, the world’s first accessible tree house, walking trails, tennis, bocce and volleyball courts, charcoal grills, picnic tables, bathrooms and lots of open grassy areas for you to enjoy.
Leddy Beach is located just off of North Avenue in the New North End of Burlington. Leddy Beach boasts a 1500′ sandy beach overlooked by a grassy picnic area with grills and picnic tables. Restrooms are available in Leddy Park Arena. There is no lifeguard coverage at Leddy Beach. This quiet beach is a gem to locals and visitors alike. Leddy Park has extensive athletic fields, tennis courts, a basketball court and Ice Arena on its property. The park and beach are open all year.
18 locals recommend
Leddy Park
216 Leddy Park RdLeddy Beach is located just off of North Avenue in the New North End of Burlington. Leddy Beach boasts a 1500′ sandy beach overlooked by a grassy picnic area with grills and picnic tables. Restrooms are available in Leddy Park Arena. There is no lifeguard coverage at Leddy Beach. This quiet beach is a gem to locals and visitors alike. Leddy Park has extensive athletic fields, tennis courts, a basketball court and Ice Arena on its property. The park and beach are open all year.
A regional park in the North End, the facility features athletic fields and a large dog park, and is bisected by the Burlington Bike Path.
7 locals recommend
Starr Farm Dog Park
1 Sunset Cliff RdA regional park in the North End, the facility features athletic fields and a large dog park, and is bisected by the Burlington Bike Path.
Only about 20/25 minutes from Burlington lies a beautiful swimming hole at the bottom of the Bolton Mountain access road.
19 locals recommend
Bolton Potholes
1 Bolton Valley Access RdOnly about 20/25 minutes from Burlington lies a beautiful swimming hole at the bottom of the Bolton Mountain access road.
Drinks ! - Burlington
The Archives is a arcade bar located in the heart of Burlington Vermont. They offer a selection of fine craft beers and creative cocktails!
34 locals recommend
The Archives
191 College StThe Archives is a arcade bar located in the heart of Burlington Vermont. They offer a selection of fine craft beers and creative cocktails!
Amazing selection of brews located at the top of the circle in Winooski. They recently upsized into a beautiful repurposed building.
50 locals recommend
Four Quarters Brewing
70 Main StAmazing selection of brews located at the top of the circle in Winooski. They recently upsized into a beautiful repurposed building.
Live jazz music most nights! Intimate & swanky setting but a great place to grab a cocktail nonetheless
7 locals recommend
Deli 126
126 College StLive jazz music most nights! Intimate & swanky setting but a great place to grab a cocktail nonetheless
Cool little speakeasy in the basement of our building. $5 for all drinks, cash only. If interested, inquire further for specifications on how to get in.
6 locals recommend
Lincolns
College StreetCool little speakeasy in the basement of our building. $5 for all drinks, cash only. If interested, inquire further for specifications on how to get in.
Iconic Foam Brewers is a fan favorite for anyone visiting Burlington. An easy walk down College St. to the waterfront. Amazing local beer and an unforgettable place to catch the sunset
118 locals recommend
Foam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StIconic Foam Brewers is a fan favorite for anyone visiting Burlington. An easy walk down College St. to the waterfront. Amazing local beer and an unforgettable place to catch the sunset
Citizen Cider
316 Pine StSwitchback Brewing Co.
160 Flynn AveThe perfect combination of brews and pizza. Head into Fiddlehead Brewery to taste test some beer, grab a 4 pack and head next door to the original Folino's Pizza.
82 locals recommend
Fiddlehead Brewing Company
6305 Shelburne RdThe perfect combination of brews and pizza. Head into Fiddlehead Brewery to taste test some beer, grab a 4 pack and head next door to the original Folino's Pizza.
Burlington Beer Company
180 Flynn AvenueEvents
Stop by the lot at Coal Collective for food truck eats, local drinks and DJ beats, Friday evenings from May 27 through September 2. Free entry; family- and dog-friendly.
87 locals recommend
ArtsRiot
400 Pine StStop by the lot at Coal Collective for food truck eats, local drinks and DJ beats, Friday evenings from May 27 through September 2. Free entry; family- and dog-friendly.
A plethora of local food and craft stands. A true Burlington staple
57 locals recommend
Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StA plethora of local food and craft stands. A true Burlington staple