Guidebook for Colchester
Food Scene
James Beard Nominated, Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant serving small plates, cocktails and creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.
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Honey Road
156 Church StJames Beard Nominated, Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant serving small plates, cocktails and creative desserts in a comfy tavern setting.
Intimate eatery featuring daily menus of local, seasonal fare, craft cocktails and understated decor.
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Hen of the Wood - Burlington
55 Cherry StIntimate eatery featuring daily menus of local, seasonal fare, craft cocktails and understated decor.
The Burlington Waterfront's staple for crepes, salads, paninis and live music in a casual, stylish space.
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Skinny Pancake
60 Lake StThe Burlington Waterfront's staple for crepes, salads, paninis and live music in a casual, stylish space.
Lines form for gingerbread pancakes & other creative options at this homey brunch & lunch spot.
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Penny Cluse Cafe
169 Cherry StLines form for gingerbread pancakes & other creative options at this homey brunch & lunch spot.
Pizzeria Verita is a wood-fired, Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of downtown Burlington. They focus on exceptional Italian cuisine and inspired craft cocktails
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Pizzeria Verità
156 St Paul StPizzeria Verita is a wood-fired, Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of downtown Burlington. They focus on exceptional Italian cuisine and inspired craft cocktails
One of Vermont’s premier farm to table restaurants, their menu items are built around what’s being harvested in their Market Garden or from area farms on any given day or week. Staples like their farmhouse cheddar, seasonal lamb and pork, and other farm products round out the menus.
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The Inn at Shelburne Farms
1611 Inn RdOne of Vermont’s premier farm to table restaurants, their menu items are built around what’s being harvested in their Market Garden or from area farms on any given day or week. Staples like their farmhouse cheddar, seasonal lamb and pork, and other farm products round out the menus.
Espresso drinks, pastries & light fare offered in a minimalist, industrial space with art exhibits.
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Maglianero Cafe
47 Maple StEspresso drinks, pastries & light fare offered in a minimalist, industrial space with art exhibits.
Award winning, artisanal flatbread and hand-crafted beer.
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American Flatbread Burlington Hearth
115 St Paul StAward winning, artisanal flatbread and hand-crafted beer.
Located a stone’s throw from bustling Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington, Vermont, El Cortijo resides in the old Oasis diner, one of the city’s most popular eateries in its day. They serve up tacos, burritos, and Mexican-style entrees prepared with local ingredients and expressed in fun & fresh ways.
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El Cortijo
189 Bank StLocated a stone’s throw from bustling Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington, Vermont, El Cortijo resides in the old Oasis diner, one of the city’s most popular eateries in its day. They serve up tacos, burritos, and Mexican-style entrees prepared with local ingredients and expressed in fun & fresh ways.
A farm-to-table gastropub serving award winning burgers, innovative entrees and a world class craft beer menu.
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The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
160 Bank StA farm-to-table gastropub serving award winning burgers, innovative entrees and a world class craft beer menu.
ArtsRiot is a renovated warehouse housing a live music venue and restaurant. Offering art in all forms for you to devour.
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ArtsRiot
400 Pine StArtsRiot is a renovated warehouse housing a live music venue and restaurant. Offering art in all forms for you to devour.
Plant-based breakfast and lunch menu featuring house made artisanal bread and cultured non-dairy cheeses.
Knead Bakery
294 N Winooski AvePlant-based breakfast and lunch menu featuring house made artisanal bread and cultured non-dairy cheeses.
Popular BYOB spot for Vietnamese noodle soups & other traditional dishes in a casual setting.
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Pho Hong
325 N Winooski AvePopular BYOB spot for Vietnamese noodle soups & other traditional dishes in a casual setting.
Drifter's is a tapas-styled restaurant in the Old North End. The inspiration for Drifter's came from an aspiration to create a laid-back atmosphere for anyone to come and enjoy fresh food, local drinks, and hang out with those around them.
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Drifter's Cafe and Bar
156 N Winooski AveDrifter's is a tapas-styled restaurant in the Old North End. The inspiration for Drifter's came from an aspiration to create a laid-back atmosphere for anyone to come and enjoy fresh food, local drinks, and hang out with those around them.
Taco Gordo
208 N Winooski AveBringing West Coast Taqueria-style tacos to Vermont
Pizzeria Ida in Burlington's Old North End has no Facebook page, no phone number and no website. It's located in a parking lot off Riverside Avenue, with no sign pointing to it and none on the building. And it's ridiculously good.
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Pizzeria Ida
662 Riverside AvePizzeria Ida in Burlington's Old North End has no Facebook page, no phone number and no website. It's located in a parking lot off Riverside Avenue, with no sign pointing to it and none on the building. And it's ridiculously good.
Scout & Co.
1 E Allen StSpeciality coffee, adventurous ice cream, delicious pastries.
Neighborhood bakery-cafe serving coffee & baked treats during the day & pizza in the evenings.
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Barrio Bakery
197 N Winooski AveNeighborhood bakery-cafe serving coffee & baked treats during the day & pizza in the evenings.
They focus on freshly made food, prepared from scratch with natural ingredients. All of their bread is made in-house and in the European style.
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August First
149 S Champlain StThey focus on freshly made food, prepared from scratch with natural ingredients. All of their bread is made in-house and in the European style.
A specialty coffee tasting bar in downtown Burlington.
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Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee
126 College StA specialty coffee tasting bar in downtown Burlington.
Warm, cafeteria-style stalwart offering a rotating menu of creative, veggie-heavy Jewish cuisine.
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Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
211 College StWarm, cafeteria-style stalwart offering a rotating menu of creative, veggie-heavy Jewish cuisine.
A pastry shop, fine diner and cocktail bar. Andrew LeStourgeon and Rob Downey present Monarch & the Milkweed, an American restaurant focused on unique pastries, creative coffee & both classic and original cocktails.
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Monarch and the Milkweed
111 St Paul StA pastry shop, fine diner and cocktail bar. Andrew LeStourgeon and Rob Downey present Monarch & the Milkweed, an American restaurant focused on unique pastries, creative coffee & both classic and original cocktails.
Juniper began as a local ingredient-driven cocktail and beer bar and has grown into one of Burlington’s liveliest restaurants for Hotel Vermont guests and locals alike.
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Juniper Bar and Restaurant
41 Cherry StJuniper began as a local ingredient-driven cocktail and beer bar and has grown into one of Burlington’s liveliest restaurants for Hotel Vermont guests and locals alike.
Mirabelles is a Chef owned Bakery and Cafe specializing in breakfast, lunch and pastries. Voted best Bakery in Chittenden County.
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Mirabelles
3060 Williston RoadMirabelles is a Chef owned Bakery and Cafe specializing in breakfast, lunch and pastries. Voted best Bakery in Chittenden County.
One of Burlington’s most beloved restaurants, Trattoria Delia has invited guests to enjoy authentic, expertly prepared Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and smart, attentive service for over 24 years.
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Trattoria Delia
152 St Paul StOne of Burlington’s most beloved restaurants, Trattoria Delia has invited guests to enjoy authentic, expertly prepared Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and smart, attentive service for over 24 years.
At Bleu, they strive to source seafood raised in sustainable fisheries, and serve simple, yet sophisticated preparations to present the inherently dramatic and delicious flavors and textures of the harvest.
Bleu Northeast Seafood
25 Cherry StAt Bleu, they strive to source seafood raised in sustainable fisheries, and serve simple, yet sophisticated preparations to present the inherently dramatic and delicious flavors and textures of the harvest.
At Revolution Kitchen you’ll find vegetarian dishes inspired by Asian flavors and Vermont ingredients. From the delicious simplicity of a salad roll to their famous chocolate banana cream pie, it's food you can feel good about eating.
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Revolution Kitchen
9 Center StAt Revolution Kitchen you’ll find vegetarian dishes inspired by Asian flavors and Vermont ingredients. From the delicious simplicity of a salad roll to their famous chocolate banana cream pie, it's food you can feel good about eating.
Restaurant Poco is a lunch and small plates restaurant and bar in Burlington Vermont, offering selectively sourced ingredients, beer, and wine.
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Restaurant Poco
55 Main StRestaurant Poco is a lunch and small plates restaurant and bar in Burlington Vermont, offering selectively sourced ingredients, beer, and wine.
Tomgirl Kitchen specializes in the creation of delicious, plant-based foods and juices designed to nourish and restore. Their recipes feature the finest local and organic ingredients they can find.
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Tomgirl Kitchen
266 Pine StTomgirl Kitchen specializes in the creation of delicious, plant-based foods and juices designed to nourish and restore. Their recipes feature the finest local and organic ingredients they can find.
Wood fired pizza, local ingredients and VT Beer in Burlington's South End.
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Pizza 44
703 Pine StWood fired pizza, local ingredients and VT Beer in Burlington's South End.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vermont Comedy Club is an intimate standup and improv comedy club in downtown Burlington, VT that offers comedy shows, classes, tasty food and cocktails.
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Vermont Comedy Club
101 Main StVermont Comedy Club is an intimate standup and improv comedy club in downtown Burlington, VT that offers comedy shows, classes, tasty food and cocktails.
All-ages venue with 3 bars, staging national & local music acts plus DJ nights
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Higher Ground
1214 Williston RdAll-ages venue with 3 bars, staging national & local music acts plus DJ nights
From vine to glass, they make the finest quality wine from northern varietal grapes. With a lush Vermont landscape as its backdrop, their state of the art winery and tasting room sits nestled among the vines. Stroll their vineyards, pack a picnic and sip a glass of wine on the patio.
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Shelburne Vineyard
6308 Shelburne RdFrom vine to glass, they make the finest quality wine from northern varietal grapes. With a lush Vermont landscape as its backdrop, their state of the art winery and tasting room sits nestled among the vines. Stroll their vineyards, pack a picnic and sip a glass of wine on the patio.
Opened in spring of 2015, their Pine Street Brewery offers a full canning line, tasting room, retail shop and sun-drenched beer garden.
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Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyOpened in spring of 2015, their Pine Street Brewery offers a full canning line, tasting room, retail shop and sun-drenched beer garden.
Employee owned and operated microbrewery specializing in unfiltered ales offering weekly tours, a tasting room & a store.
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Switchback Brewing Co.
160 Flynn AveEmployee owned and operated microbrewery specializing in unfiltered ales offering weekly tours, a tasting room & a store.
Tap room and kitchen serving up tasty treats. They brew with local and international malts, hops, yeast, fruit, vegetables, spices, and herbs while exploring new ways to put their stamp on classic beer styles.
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Burlington Beer Company
180 Flynn AvenueTap room and kitchen serving up tasty treats. They brew with local and international malts, hops, yeast, fruit, vegetables, spices, and herbs while exploring new ways to put their stamp on classic beer styles.
Intimate underground coffee bar & music venue hosting local & national acts & serving small plates.
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Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski AveIntimate underground coffee bar & music venue hosting local & national acts & serving small plates.
A fully-nooked, exceptionally decorated, cozy vintage lamp lounge & craft cocktail destination. They strive to create a unique and abstract atmosphere perfect for quiet conversations or all-out disco dance parties.
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Light Club Lamp Shop
12 N Winooski AveA fully-nooked, exceptionally decorated, cozy vintage lamp lounge & craft cocktail destination. They strive to create a unique and abstract atmosphere perfect for quiet conversations or all-out disco dance parties.
Metronome specializes in showcasing regional and national bands to the downtown Burlington scene.
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Club Metronome
188 Main StMetronome specializes in showcasing regional and national bands to the downtown Burlington scene.
24 frequently rotated taps of amazing craft beer, a unique craft cocktail menu, and a huge selection of vintage arcade games and pinball machines.
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The Archives
191 College St24 frequently rotated taps of amazing craft beer, a unique craft cocktail menu, and a huge selection of vintage arcade games and pinball machines.
Artisanal small batch beer, world class cheese and charcuterie slates, an interesting and laid back atmosphere with great views of Lake Champlain.
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Foam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StArtisanal small batch beer, world class cheese and charcuterie slates, an interesting and laid back atmosphere with great views of Lake Champlain.
All things wine. A highly knowledgeable staff, on-site sommelier and world-class chef. Sensational, European style small-plate dining with menu items composed of ingredients sourced from local and regional farmers.
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Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar
388 Pine StAll things wine. A highly knowledgeable staff, on-site sommelier and world-class chef. Sensational, European style small-plate dining with menu items composed of ingredients sourced from local and regional farmers.
Cider makers who love to take fresh, local apples and ferment them into delicious, refreshing, dynamic, clean and fulfilling cider. Lively tasting room with light fare served after 4 PM.
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Citizen Cider
316 Pine StCider makers who love to take fresh, local apples and ferment them into delicious, refreshing, dynamic, clean and fulfilling cider. Lively tasting room with light fare served after 4 PM.
Located in Burlington's vibrant south end, Queen City Brewery's tasting room offers classic beer styles in a comfortable setting.
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Queen City Brewery
703 Pine StLocated in Burlington's vibrant south end, Queen City Brewery's tasting room offers classic beer styles in a comfortable setting.
Sightseeing
Explore and discover art, history, and the natural beauty of Vermont at Shelburne Museum, an unconventional and utterly delightful destination in the Champlain Valley. Folk art, Impressionist paintings, circus collections, and even a steamboat—it’s all there on their beautifully landscaped campus of historic buildings and galleries, each one filled with fascinating collections
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Shelburne Museum
Shelburne MuseumExplore and discover art, history, and the natural beauty of Vermont at Shelburne Museum, an unconventional and utterly delightful destination in the Champlain Valley. Folk art, Impressionist paintings, circus collections, and even a steamboat—it’s all there on their beautifully landscaped campus of historic buildings and galleries, each one filled with fascinating collections
Set alongside the lake & beach in sections, this 13.4-mi. trail is popular for biking & jogging.
Island Line Rail Trail
Island Line Rail TrailSet alongside the lake & beach in sections, this 13.4-mi. trail is popular for biking & jogging.
Parks & Nature
Downtown waterfront and community park with 900 feet of lakeshore, a boardwalk, and benches make this a great place to sit and watch some of the beautiful sunsets that Burlington has to offer. The waterfront also has access to the Bike Path, a festival site, which is host to a number of major events throughout the year, and a two lane boat launch.
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Waterfront Park
10 College StDowntown waterfront and community park with 900 feet of lakeshore, a boardwalk, and benches make this a great place to sit and watch some of the beautiful sunsets that Burlington has to offer. The waterfront also has access to the Bike Path, a festival site, which is host to a number of major events throughout the year, and a two lane boat launch.
Niquette Bay State Park is a 584-acre state park in Colchester, Vermont, on the shore of Lake Champlain. The day-use park is located just off Route 2, about 4 miles from Sand Bar State Park in Milton, Vermont. Activities includes swimming, fishing, hiking, wildlife watching, and winter sports.
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Niquette Bay State Park
274 Raymond RdNiquette Bay State Park is a 584-acre state park in Colchester, Vermont, on the shore of Lake Champlain. The day-use park is located just off Route 2, about 4 miles from Sand Bar State Park in Milton, Vermont. Activities includes swimming, fishing, hiking, wildlife watching, and winter sports.
The Ethan Allen Homestead is a multi-use property with over 4 miles of walking trails and is rich in wild life species.
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Ethan Allen Park
1006 North AveThe Ethan Allen Homestead is a multi-use property with over 4 miles of walking trails and is rich in wild life species.
Airport Park is conveniently located on the Island Line Trail Bike Path, which connects out to the historic Colchester Causeway Path on Lake Champlain. Includes sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, ice skating, snow shoeing & much more.
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Airport Park
500 Colchester Point RdAirport Park is conveniently located on the Island Line Trail Bike Path, which connects out to the historic Colchester Causeway Path on Lake Champlain. Includes sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, ice skating, snow shoeing & much more.
Hop on this spectacular 14 mile trail along Lake Champlain. The Island Line Trail follows Burlington’s waterfront and heads out on the Colchester Causeway 3 miles into the middle of the lake! Beaches, natural areas, & scenic vistas abound.
Island Line trail
Hop on this spectacular 14 mile trail along Lake Champlain. The Island Line Trail follows Burlington’s waterfront and heads out on the Colchester Causeway 3 miles into the middle of the lake! Beaches, natural areas, & scenic vistas abound.
Arts & Culture
The Flynn Center is a full-service home for the performing arts in the region; offers a wide range of cultural and educational experiences; and nurtures the creative development of performing artists.
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Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main StThe Flynn Center is a full-service home for the performing arts in the region; offers a wide range of cultural and educational experiences; and nurtures the creative development of performing artists.
Everything Else
Local Vermont produce, prepared foods, crafts, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, honey and more. Green grass and live music. Saturdays, year round. Check their website for seasonal locations: http://www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org
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Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StLocal Vermont produce, prepared foods, crafts, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, honey and more. Green grass and live music. Saturdays, year round. Check their website for seasonal locations: http://www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org
The Church Street Marketplace, Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find over 100 places to shop and dine, historic architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, live music and more!
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Church Street Marketplace station
The Church Street Marketplace, Vermont's award-winning open air mall is a hub of activity where you'll find over 100 places to shop and dine, historic architecture, year-round festivals, street entertainers, live music and more!
Essentials
City Market, Onion River Co-op, is a community-owned food cooperative located in Burlington, Vermont that offers local, organic, and conventional products, as well as a hot bar, sandwiches, prepared foods, wine, beer and much more.
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City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveCity Market, Onion River Co-op, is a community-owned food cooperative located in Burlington, Vermont that offers local, organic, and conventional products, as well as a hot bar, sandwiches, prepared foods, wine, beer and much more.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
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Trader Joe's
200 Dorset StGrocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).