Burlington manages to pack a lot of amazing small businesses in its little city, with a focus on sustainability, creativity, and farm-fresh eats. Whether you're visiting or have lived here for years, this is a must-not-miss list of our team's favorite spots in and around Burlington.
EAT
01 THE CAFE HOT. coffee, biscuit donuts, and creative breakfast sandwiches
02 BELLIVILLE French-inspired bakery
03 THE GREY JAY Eastern Mediterranean brunch
04 POPPY CAFE amazing seasonal sandwiches and small market
05 RESTAURANT POCO small plates and great cocktails, walk-ins only
06 ONION CITY CHICKEN & OYSTER raw bar & bone-in fried chicken
07 HONEY ROAD Mediterranean mezze with tapas and desserts
08 HONG'S CHINESE DUMPLINGS Northern Chinese style dumplings
09 PHO HONG Vietnamese noodle soups and other traditional dishes, BYOB
10 NU CHOCOLAT European style fine chocolatier
11 SHY GUY GELATO small-batch, seasonal hours
DRINK
12 DEDALUS wine bar, charcuterie, and shop
13 THE 126 known for their traditional cocktails and live jazz
14 DEVIL TAKES A HOLIDAY cocktail lounge
15 MULE BAR craft beer and house cocktails
16 WILDER WINES our sweet & welcoming natural wine shop
SHOP
17 ANJOU & THE LITTLE PEAR vintage furniture
18 PROJECT OBJECT curated vintage clothing & home goods
19 KISH contemporary and pre-loved clothing
20 THE VAULT COLLECTIVE a shared space full of vintage clothiers
21 CROW BOOSKTORE new and used bookseller
22 RAILYARD APOTHECARY medicinal herbs, classes, and events
23 RHOAN sustainable clothing from the most coveted brands