Champlain Valley Guidebook
Coffee & Breakfast
Restaurants in Vermont tend to have seasonal hours and are currently dealing with staffing shortages so it's worth it to confirm hours by calling/checking social media before heading out.
Delicious baked goods and coffee, great for breakfast or lunch.
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Minifactory
16 Main StreetDelicious baked goods and coffee, great for breakfast or lunch.
Wood fired breads and treats, coffee and small market.
* Be sure to double check their hours on IG as they change often.
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Vergennes Laundry by CK
247 Main StWood fired breads and treats, coffee and small market.
* Be sure to double check their hours on IG as they change often.
Sweet and savory buns, great coffee and lunch specials in a lovely space with views of Otter creek.
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Haymaker Bun Company & The Arcadian
7 Bakery LnSweet and savory buns, great coffee and lunch specials in a lovely space with views of Otter creek.
Royal Oak Coffee
30 Seymour StCoffee & local pastries.
BEST breakfast sandwiches around, also try their donuts!
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The Café HOT.
198 Main StreetBEST breakfast sandwiches around, also try their donuts!
3 Squares Cafe
141 Main StDiner with tasty breakfast & lunch specials.
Great coffee spot in the Soda Plant building, grab a cup and walk around to check out the small businesses and studios inside the large multi-use space.
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Brio Coffeeworks
266 Pine StGreat coffee spot in the Soda Plant building, grab a cup and walk around to check out the small businesses and studios inside the large multi-use space.
Coffee and local drinks a block from church st, a great stop while in the area.
Vivid Coffee Roasters
150 Cherry StCoffee and local drinks a block from church st, a great stop while in the area.
Traditional diner with all day breakfast, great atmosphere and big breakfast plates- great spot to fuel up before a day of exploring!
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Henry's Diner
155 Bank StTraditional diner with all day breakfast, great atmosphere and big breakfast plates- great spot to fuel up before a day of exploring!
little seed COFFEE ROASTERS
24 Merchants Row ForkCoffee and pastries in a light-filled historical building
Willow's Bagels
71 S Union StDelicious bagels and bagel sandwiches.
Middlebury Bagel
11 Washington StGreat spot for bagels, donuts and coffee.
Country store with breakfast and lunch sandwiches and breakfast burritos until 11am
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Old Brick Store
290 Ferry RdCountry store with breakfast and lunch sandwiches and breakfast burritos until 11am
Restaurants
Restaurants in Vermont tend to have seasonal hours and are currently dealing with staffing shortages so it's worth it to confirm hours by calling/checking social media before heading out.
Rotating and eclectic mix of food specials with a great beer and cocktail list- a local favorite.
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The Bobcat Cafe and Brewery
5 Main StRotating and eclectic mix of food specials with a great beer and cocktail list- a local favorite.
Wood fired pizza & more in an idyllic country setting.
*Reservations recommended
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The Tillerman Inn & Restaurant
1868 North 116 RoadWood fired pizza & more in an idyllic country setting.
*Reservations recommended
Mediterranean inspired, veggie friendly spot. *Reservations recommended
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Honey Road
156 Church StMediterranean inspired, veggie friendly spot. *Reservations recommended
Misery Loves Co.
46 Main StGreat lunch fare and takeaway home meals.
Veggie-forward sandwiches on focaccia, a delicious and not too heavy lunch option.
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Poppy Cafe & Market
88 Oak StreetVeggie-forward sandwiches on focaccia, a delicious and not too heavy lunch option.
Hong's Chinese Dumplings
77 Pearl StGreat dumplings and the specials are always a treat.
Seasonal (may-oct) watering hole where you can watch small planes land and take a walk around the historic Basin Harbor grounds.
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The Red Mill Restaurant
4880 Basin Harbor RdSeasonal (may-oct) watering hole where you can watch small planes land and take a walk around the historic Basin Harbor grounds.
Folino's Wood Fired Pizza
6305 Shelburne RdLocal pizza chain with great pies.
Perfect for a chilly day, stop in for a delicious bowl of pho.
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Pho Dang Vietnamese Cafe
348 Main StPerfect for a chilly day, stop in for a delicious bowl of pho.
Shinjuku Station
260 North StTraditional and vegan sushi rolls.
*Confirm hours before visiting
Al's French Frys
1251 Williston RdA classic local burger spot.
Fried chicken and oysters and delicious drinks, one of our favorite spots around.
Onion City Chicken & Oyster
Fried chicken and oysters and delicious drinks, one of our favorite spots around.
Eclectic seasonal dishes, drinks and wine list. Open Friday-Monday, one of the few restaurants options on a Monday night.
May Day
Eclectic seasonal dishes, drinks and wine list. Open Friday-Monday, one of the few restaurants options on a Monday night.
Delicious pizza for takeout and a great natural wine shop. Order online and pick up on the way back from Burlington.
Stone's Throw Charlotte
Delicious pizza for takeout and a great natural wine shop. Order online and pick up on the way back from Burlington.
Enjoy pizza made from top level ingredients (traditional and Sicilian) cooked by super friendly and eccentric jam-band loving owner-chefs.
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Pizzeria Ida
662 Riverside AveEnjoy pizza made from top level ingredients (traditional and Sicilian) cooked by super friendly and eccentric jam-band loving owner-chefs.
American Flatbread
Local pizza chain with eclectic pizza options
The Mad Taco
Local chain with great burritos.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery with eclectic mix of beer styles and delicious food.
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Zero Gravity Brewery
716 Birchcliff PkwyBrewery with eclectic mix of beer styles and delicious food.
One of the originators of the New England style of IPAs, live music on weekends.
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Foam Brewers - Burlington Waterfront
112 Lake StOne of the originators of the New England style of IPAs, live music on weekends.
Nano brewery in lovely downtown Brandon, we love their wildlife-inspired can designs. Live music on weekends.
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Red Clover Ale Co.
43 Center StNano brewery in lovely downtown Brandon, we love their wildlife-inspired can designs. Live music on weekends.
Good brews + great pizza from Folinos next door.
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Fiddlehead Brewing Company
6305 Shelburne RdGood brews + great pizza from Folinos next door.
Laid back bar with a cozy feel and good drinks + slices from Folino's next door.
The Wallflower Collective
71 South Union StreetLaid back bar with a cozy feel and good drinks + slices from Folino's next door.
Rotating draft list of different styles of beers - bring a snack or pick up food at nearby spots while you hang out, these beers can be high ABV!
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Frost Beer Works
171 Commerce StRotating draft list of different styles of beers - bring a snack or pick up food at nearby spots while you hang out, these beers can be high ABV!
Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski AveBar & venue with nightly shows.
Wine bar with small plates and wine shop.
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Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar
388 Pine StWine bar with small plates and wine shop.
Vigneto di Shelburne
6308 Shelburne RdStop in for a tasting of local wines.
Hired Hand Brewing Co.
35 Green StLocal brewery with great bar snacks and food.
Brewery based at a golf course, delicious delicate beers and lovely can design, worth the drive through the islands for a sip and great views.
Kraemer & Kin
Brewery based at a golf course, delicious delicate beers and lovely can design, worth the drive through the islands for a sip and great views.
Bar/lounge, HiFi listening room and restaurant with small plates and well crafted cocktails.
Paradiso Hi Fi Lounge
Bar/lounge, HiFi listening room and restaurant with small plates and well crafted cocktails.
Burlington Beer Company
180 Flynn AvenuePopular hazy-forward brewery and restaurant.
Ellison Estate Vineyard
69 E Shore NBeautiful location to enjoy a great tasting of Vermont wines.
Creemees
A summer tradition, every Vermonter has their favorite spots, these are some of ours.
Olsen's Ice Cream
61 Main StreetCreemees & hard ice cream, we like the maple & blackberry twist. *Cash only
Stop for a creemee and/or cookie on the way to/from Burlington- we like the maple & coffee twist.
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Vermont Cookie Love
6915 US-7Stop for a creemee and/or cookie on the way to/from Burlington- we like the maple & coffee twist.
Tasty eclectic flavors updated often, try the toppings too!
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Little Gordo Creemee Stand
71 S Union StTasty eclectic flavors updated often, try the toppings too!
Shiretown Marketplace
Creemee stand and market with great lunch specials
Offbeat Creemee
Dairy free plant-based creemees
Goodies Snack Bar
6035 VT-17Local watering hole for creemees and snacks.
Lake Access & Swimming Spots
State park with a trail to lake views, a great spot to bring snacks for a sunset picnic. (no lake swimming access)
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Parco Statale di Button Bay
5 Button Bay State Park RdState park with a trail to lake views, a great spot to bring snacks for a sunset picnic. (no lake swimming access)
The best spot for a dip in the lake on a hot day.
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Parco Statale di Kingsland Bay
787 Kingsland Bay State Park RdThe best spot for a dip in the lake on a hot day.
Popular and scenic swimming hole– if it's busy follow the river upstream for many more swimming spots.
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Bristol Falls a.k.a. Bartlett Falls
23-655 Lincoln RdPopular and scenic swimming hole– if it's busy follow the river upstream for many more swimming spots.
Local beach for lake access, $10 fee for non-residents, cash only.
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Charlotte Town Beach
1371 Lake RdLocal beach for lake access, $10 fee for non-residents, cash only.
Red Rocks Park
4 Central AvePark with trails and beach lake access.
Parco Statale D.A.R.
6750 VT-17State park with picnic are and lake access.
Cascate di Warren
3919 Vermont Rte 100Local swimming hole
Markets & Farm Stands
Shop small and local from the folks who make/grow the best VT has to offer.
The best place to stock up on local groceries, snacks and prepared meals.
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Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op
9 Washington StThe best place to stock up on local groceries, snacks and prepared meals.
Gilfeather's
3177 US-7Deli & market with a great selection of local beers.
Country store with deli and tasty baked goods. Great breakfast sandwiches!
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Addison Four Corners Store and sandwich shop
4934 VT-22ACountry store with deli and tasty baked goods. Great breakfast sandwiches!
Lots of local food and beverages to stock up on.
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City Market Onion River Co-op
207 Flynn AveLots of local food and beverages to stock up on.
Lots of local food and beverages to stock up on.
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City Market/Onion River Co-op
82 S Winooski AveLots of local food and beverages to stock up on.
Wilder Wines
146 Cherry StreetWell curated local + natural wines.
Whole Foods-esque market with good local options and prepared foods.
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Healthy Living Market and Cafe
222 Dorset StWhole Foods-esque market with good local options and prepared foods.
Seasonal (may-october) Saturday farmers market.
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Burlington Farmers Market
180 Pine StSeasonal (may-october) Saturday farmers market.
Small but very well-stocked market with a great snack/drink/instant ramen selection.
Always Full Asian Market
Small but very well-stocked market with a great snack/drink/instant ramen selection.
Middlebury Farmers' Market
530 Exchange StYear-round Saturday market in Middlebury.
Family owned italian & fish market with delicious premade sauces and pasta, a great spot to pick up a sandwich for a picnic!
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Costello's Market
99 Maple StFamily owned italian & fish market with delicious premade sauces and pasta, a great spot to pick up a sandwich for a picnic!
Diddle and Zen
Flower farm & farmstand, a great stop for a gift or a bouquet to enjoy.
Agricola Farm
Pork, lamb chicken and fresh pasta (available seasonally).
West Addison General Store
5944 Vermont Rte 17 WClosest store and gas station with a deli.
Shopping
Barge canal market
377 Pine StWell curated mix of vintage home goods.
Monroe Street Books
1485 U.S. 7Used book store with aisles full of treasures to be found.
Many new titles and a well stocked local interest section.
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The Vermont Book Shop
38 Main StMany new titles and a well stocked local interest section.
Old Gold
151 Cherry StBurlington staple for vintage clothing & goods
Project Object Vintage
28 Howard StCurated vintage clothing, mostly weekend hours.
Autumn Records
11 E Allen StLarge well curated record shop.
Speaking Volumes Records
7 Marble AvenueRecord + audio equipment shop.
Thrift shop with great selection of housewares and knick knacks, all proceeds go back into the community- many treasures to be found!
Sweet Charity
141 Main StThrift shop with great selection of housewares and knick knacks, all proceeds go back into the community- many treasures to be found!
One stop shop for Vermont-made goods and treats, a great spot for gifts and souvenirs.
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Dakin Farm
5797 US-7One stop shop for Vermont-made goods and treats, a great spot for gifts and souvenirs.
Delicious chocolate treats made in Vergennes- great stop for gifts!
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Daily Chocolate
7 Green StDelicious chocolate treats made in Vergennes- great stop for gifts!
Kish
We’ll curated mix of new and vintage clothing.