Henry's Diner
100-Year-Old Church Street Diner
A bright, retro Church Street institution celebrating 100 years in business, Henry's does the old-school diner experience right — clever, generous breakfasts, bottomless coffee and real Vermont maple syrup right there on the table. The 'Little Henry' covers all the breakfast bases. Two eat for around $16.
Myers' Bagels
Montreal-Style Wood-Fired Bagels
Vermont's home of Montreal-style bagels — wood-fired, thinner, denser and chewier than the New York kind, in flavors from everything to rosemary salt and cranberry orange. The McMyer breakfast sandwich (house brisket, slaw, Swiss) earned a 'Man v. Food' spot. Two eat for around $14.
Burlington Bay Market & Cafe
Waterfront Maple Creemees
Right on the Lake Champlain waterfront, this market and cafe is famous for its creemee window — get the maple or twisted black-raspberry soft serve, with extra sprinkles — plus a standout clam chowder and fish tacos. Grab the big back patio at sunset. Two eat for around $18.
Al's French Frys
Burgers, Fries & Creemees Since the '40s
A genuine 1940s drive-in just outside downtown and a Vermont rite of passage. The hand-cut fries are the headliner (it's in the name), backed by double cheeseburgers, corndogs and an outdoor creemee booth. Cheap, nostalgic and beloved. Two eat for around $14.
The Skinny Pancake
Vermont Creperie
A cozy local creperie built on Vermont ingredients, turning out sweet and savory crepes — think maple, local cheddar and farm produce. Two crepes and a hot drink make a cheap, only-in-Vermont meal. Two eat for around $16.
Pho Hong
Vietnamese
A North End favorite (and one of the highest-rated cheap eats in town) for big, fragrant bowls of pho and Vietnamese classics. No frills, just deeply satisfying, warming food at gentle prices. Two eat for around $16.
Kountry Kart Deli
Church Street Late-Night Deli
A Burlington late-night legend — 'Keeping Vermont Weird, one delicious sandwich at a time' — with a reliably excellent lineup of creative breakfast sandwiches and overstuffed subs steps from Church Street. Cheap and open late. Two eat for around $14.
Bluebird Barbecue
BBQ & Maple Baked Beans
Vermont-accented barbecue: smoked meats served with sides like maple baked beans, collard greens, mac & cheese and black-eyed pea salad. Portions are plentiful — split a couple of meats and sides to stay in budget. Two eat for around $18.
Farmhouse Tap & Grill
Farm-to-Table Gastropub
A farm-to-table gastropub and seasonal beer garden that helped launch Burlington's foodie movement when it replaced a downtown McDonald's in 2010. The gourmet burgers (beef, turkey, pork, or a veggie option) built on local ingredients are the move; split one and an app. Two eat for around $20.
Citizen Cider
Vermont Hard Cider
One of Vermont's pioneering cideries, Citizen pours dry, crisp hard ciders made from local apples in a lively tasting room, with a menu of shareable pub plates to match. A genuinely Vermont way to drink and snack for two. Two eat for around $18.
Beansie's Bus
Battery Park Food Bus
A true Burlington institution: a converted bus that parks at Battery Park and slings cheap, old-fashioned fries, hot dogs, burgers and maple creemees with a view of the lake. About as cheap and local as it gets. Two eat for around $12.
Harmony's Kitchen
Afro-Fusion Soul Food
Chef Harmony Edosomwan, a UVM alum, calls her cooking Afro-fusion soul food — rooted in Nigerian, Southern American and Latinx traditions. Look for fried chicken sandwiches and jerk chicken alongside inventive vegan twists like a fried-oyster-mushroom 'chicken' sandwich. Two eat for around $16.
💡 Pro tip: All deals are community-verified. We linked official menus only where we could confirm them, so most spots here are map-only. Get a maple creemee at least once (waterfront windows are seasonal), and note Al's and Beansie's are Burlington rites of passage. Church Street and the South End are the two walkable food hubs. Hours and prices change, so check before a special trip. If something's expired, flag it on our main directory so we can update it.
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Pick 6 — Meal for Two from $19.99
The Pick 6 lets two people build a shared meal — choose six items across wings, tenders, and sides — starting around $19.99. A reliable two-for-$20 play at any BWW. Dine-in or takeout; pricing varies slightly by market.
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