Guidebook for Burlington
Food Scene
Right next door, localvore food and good company to soak up the atmosphere of the nieghborhood.
9 locals recommend
Nunyuns Bakery & Cafe
139 N Champlain StRight next door, localvore food and good company to soak up the atmosphere of the nieghborhood.
Barrio Bakery
197 N Winooski AveStill in the Old North End, nice hang out for rich strong coffee.
Original Middle Eastern food lovingly prepared by the owner who is herself from Iran. Love the assorted antique china sets and decor.
Farah's Place
147 N Winooski AveOriginal Middle Eastern food lovingly prepared by the owner who is herself from Iran. Love the assorted antique china sets and decor.
¡Duino! (Duende)
10 N Winooski AveWorld food, adjacent to Radio Bean, live small local music.
Shalimar of India
16 N Winooski AveAuthentic inexpensive and long-time buffet Indian food...
Solidly localvore foods, casual but classy drop in, no reservations kind of place.
33 locals recommend
Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
211 College StSolidly localvore foods, casual but classy drop in, no reservations kind of place.
Leunig's Bistro
115 Church StFood is utterly fantastic, bistro atmosphere, make reservations.
Tea, not coffee. All kinds of tea. All kinds of company. Or just solitude.
15 locals recommend
Dobra Tea
125 Church StTea, not coffee. All kinds of tea. All kinds of company. Or just solitude.
best view a block from here on one of the USA most top rated streets, Lakeview Terrace, for quirky and creative and properties.
28 locals recommend
Scout & Co. O.N.E.
237 North Avebest view a block from here on one of the USA most top rated streets, Lakeview Terrace, for quirky and creative and properties.
Essentials
Thai Phat
100 North StGreat fresh produce and stunning array of goodies from SE Asia, fun to even wander around.
Mawuhi African Market
336 N Winooski AveYes, you CAN still find a place to send a Western Union Telegram. Stop.
JR's Corner Store
144 North StThere's your classic little mom and pop, now with a deli.
For the past 50 years, a place people can walk in and get custom freshly-cut meats and cheeses to order, as well as a meatball sub.
6 locals recommend
The Shopping Bag
166 North StFor the past 50 years, a place people can walk in and get custom freshly-cut meats and cheeses to order, as well as a meatball sub.
What can i say? it's next door to a vape shop and dunkin donuts...Clean and they've got those HUGE machines for 9$!
Pearl Street Laundromat
76 Pearl StWhat can i say? it's next door to a vape shop and dunkin donuts...Clean and they've got those HUGE machines for 9$!
Are you kidding? this is the spot for everything delicious and local and lots of culture too...deli is great and all employees make a living wage thanks to the Union.
145 locals recommend
City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveAre you kidding? this is the spot for everything delicious and local and lots of culture too...deli is great and all employees make a living wage thanks to the Union.
Everything Else
Himalayan Food Market
97 North StFriendly variety store with lots of goods from Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Convenience store locally owned with golden eagle on the fake chimney and massive furling flag painting on the roof.
Waggy's Store & Deli
98 North AveConvenience store locally owned with golden eagle on the fake chimney and massive furling flag painting on the roof.
So if you want to just hang out and find an easy chair and maybe read abit of newspaper or have excellent coffee and soup...and get a feeling for the locals...this is a great spot.
53 locals recommend
Muddy Waters
184 Main StSo if you want to just hang out and find an easy chair and maybe read abit of newspaper or have excellent coffee and soup...and get a feeling for the locals...this is a great spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
As the name promises, it's old, and it's North Ender, and it's a pub...really sweet long-standing tiny spot for locals and visitors, so I hear.
13 locals recommend
Olde Northender Pub
23 North StAs the name promises, it's old, and it's North Ender, and it's a pub...really sweet long-standing tiny spot for locals and visitors, so I hear.
ArtsRiot
400 Pine StAwesome music, events, people and creativity anytime of the year...
Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski Avehaven't been there in a long time but it's kind of iconic spot for all the dancing and music.
7 locals recommend
Club Metronome
188 Main Sthaven't been there in a long time but it's kind of iconic spot for all the dancing and music.
Higher Ground
1214 Williston Rdthere's enough space to dance, usually!
Entertainment & Activities
Beansies Bus, in season, an institution for fries and snacks...beautiful view, playground and concert shell. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays regular live music in summer.
38 locals recommend
Battery Park
Battery Park ExtensionBeansies Bus, in season, an institution for fries and snacks...beautiful view, playground and concert shell. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays regular live music in summer.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful walking paths through the woods along lakeshore, an outdoor altar, cliffs and secluded bay.
Bishop Booth Conference Center
20 Rock Point RdBeautiful walking paths through the woods along lakeshore, an outdoor altar, cliffs and secluded bay.
Reach it by road or by bikepath, public crescent beach with picnic areas and camping.
67 locals recommend
North Beach Park
Reach it by road or by bikepath, public crescent beach with picnic areas and camping.
Vermont's Original Yoga Studio, classes run all the time, especially Ashtanga and Mysore style...Kathy McNames and Scott York rock.
6 locals recommend
Yoga Vermont
113 Church StVermont's Original Yoga Studio, classes run all the time, especially Ashtanga and Mysore style...Kathy McNames and Scott York rock.
Jivana Green Spa & Salon
113 Church StAn experience, all organic...a real getaway without leaving town.
Beautiful place for walk in meditation, sitting practice, instruction, or workshops of various kinds in the Buddhist tradition.
Shambhala Meditation Center
187 S Winooski AveBeautiful place for walk in meditation, sitting practice, instruction, or workshops of various kinds in the Buddhist tradition.
Together with the Community Sailing Ctr down the bikepath, lots of opportunities to get on a boat and go sailing or paddling or what you like.
37 locals recommend
Burlington Community Boathouse Marina
1 College StTogether with the Community Sailing Ctr down the bikepath, lots of opportunities to get on a boat and go sailing or paddling or what you like.
A stroll around the dozens of farming enterprises here on the intervale will fill your senses with beauty and hope for a sustainable community future...
Intervale Community Farm
282 Intervale RdA stroll around the dozens of farming enterprises here on the intervale will fill your senses with beauty and hope for a sustainable community future...
More gardens, river walks, and community efforts, beautiful winding paths through the hills and dales, often local gatherings and picnics, all through the growing season.
Ethan Allen Homestead
More gardens, river walks, and community efforts, beautiful winding paths through the hills and dales, often local gatherings and picnics, all through the growing season.
Burlington City Arts @ The BCA Center
135 Church StCool exhibits all year round...wonderful
Very interesting stuff happening pretty much non-stop!
95 locals recommend
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StVery interesting stuff happening pretty much non-stop!
Shopping
Great collection of instruments and interesting spot, right across from a super nice yoga studio, Burlington Yoga.
Randolin Music Store and Guitar Repair
470 College StGreat collection of instruments and interesting spot, right across from a super nice yoga studio, Burlington Yoga.