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  • 9 and Dine

    12 Country Club Rd., Bellows Falls Country Club, Bellows Falls Brattleboro/Okemo Valley

    802-463-9807

    From burgers to baskets and shrimp to scallops, there’s no better way to end nine holes than beside the conquered golf course.
  • A&W Drive-In

    1557 Route 7 Middlebury Area

    802-388-2876

    At A&W's last carhop-assisted hangout in New England, locals line up for root beer floats, cheeseburgers and hand-cut French fries. Open May through October.
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  • A-Maize-ing Kettle Korn

    mobile Burlington

    802-734-0048

    1 article
  • The Abbey Pub

    6212 Route 105, Enosburg Falls Champlain Islands/Northwest

    802-933-2223

    Since 1974, the public house and banquet hall has supplied a lively atmosphere for dining on flatbreads, hefty Reubens, prime rib, fish and pasta. Sunday breakfast.
    1 article
  • Adam's Table

    25 Centre Dr., Milton Chittenden County

    The 75-seat restaurant operated by father-son pair, Adam and Zach Kay, will serve what Adam described as “American grill-type comfort food”: burgers, wraps, salads and wings, along with mains such as tenderloin steak tips and weekend specials. The bar will offer beer, wine and canned cocktails. Opening by the end of March 2025.
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  • Always Emma's Café

    6998 Main St., Readsboro Manchester/Bennington

    802-423-7512

    At her quaint village dinette, Carolyn Codogni dishes French toast, omelettes and apple pie pancakes. Weekday lunchtime brings burgers, soups and hearty sandwiches.
  • American Flatbread Middlebury Hearth

    137 Maple St. Middlebury Area

    802-388-3300

    Head to the historic Marble Works district to feast on wood-fired flatbreads made with local, organic ingredients. Pair yours with a tiki drink, microbrew or natural wine.
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  • Anthony's Diner

    321 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury Northeast Kingdom

    802-748-3613

    "All-homemade everything" is the family-run diner's tagline. Hot turkey dinners and the Woodsman burger are big hits. No dinner Sunday through Wednesday.
  • Archie's Grill

    4066 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne Chittenden County

    802-985-4912

    Customers queue up for big beef, turkey and veggie burgers — plus fries and jumbo hot dogs — all with a fresh and local focus. For dessert, head to the adjacent scoop shop.
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  • Armory Grille and Bar

    101 Main St., Hilton Garden Inn Burlington

    802-951-0099

    The Hilton Garden Inn's lobby restaurant serves American dishes with Vermont flair, such as a smoky cheddar macaroni and cheese and an autumn salad with warm apple-cranberry vinaigrette.
    1 article
  • Au Jus

    131 Main St., Windsor Upper Valley

    802-674-4638

    Au jus, the French term for meat juices, is in abundance in comfort food offerings such as brisket, pulled pork and the Steak Bomb sandwich — not so much in the portobello burger or penne Alfredo.
    1 article
  • August First

    149 S. Champlain St. Burlington

    802-540-0060

    Laptops and tablets are off-limits at this community-focused café — all the better to strike up a conversation over a fresh chocolate croissant, beet salad or the Vermonter sandwich.
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  • The Barn Restaurant & Tavern

    5581 Route 30, Pawlet Manchester/Bennington

    802-325-3088

    Stone fireplaces and Mettowee Valley views amp up this restaurant's historic dairy barn vibe. Head upstairs to the hay loft dining room for locally sourced filet mignon with mushrooms or Madeira.
  • Barnard General Store

    6134 Route 12, Barnard Upper Valley

    802-234-9688

    Inside a historic general store, diners stock up on local products and sit down at the 1950s ice cream counter for made-to-order breakfasts and deli-style lunches.
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  • Baxter's Restaurant

    275 Grove St., Rutland Country Club Rutland/Killington

    802-773-9153

    Feast your eyes on the golf green — then belly up to a burger or the famed lobster roll in the comfortable clubhouse. Patio dining is a big summertime draw. Thursday is trivia night.
  • The Beach House VT

    North Beach Park, 62 Institute Rd. Burlington

    802-234-3080

    Kick back at a sandy, beach-front tiki bar serving pizzas, burgers, local brews and island-inspired cocktails. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.
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  • Bernie's Restaurant

    72 Main St., Montgomery Center Champlain Islands/Northwest

    802-326-4682

    No, it's not named for Bernie Sanders. Chef-owners John and Bernie Boucher serve blueberry pancakes at breakfast and seafoods, burgers and hand-cut Angus steaks at dinner.
  • The Black Lantern Inn

    2057 N. Main St., Montgomery Champlain Islands/Northwest

    802-326-3269

    The farm-to-table fare at this cozy historic inn includes a pub steak from nearby Breezy Acres Farm. The chef says the maple-chipotle chicken sandwich "rocks this world."
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  • Blue Benn Diner

    314 North St. Manchester/Bennington

    802-442-5140

    Slide into a booth in the 1940s railcar for daylong breakfasts such as raspberry-crunch pancakes and eggs Benedict with hash browns. While your food is cooking, take a turn at the jukebox.
    4 articles
  • Blue Bike Café

    91 Main St., Montgomery Center Champlain Islands/Northwest

    802-326-2453

    1 article
  • The Blue Donkey

    1669 Mountain Rd. Stowe/Smuggs

    802-253-3100

    Relax just off the Stowe Recreation Path with a "kick-ass" burger — patty varieties range from traditional beef to housemade salmon. Up and at 'em early? Stop by for the newly added breakfast service.
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  • Bob's Diner

    2279 Depot St. Manchester/Bennington

    802-362-4681

    The chrome-plated 1950s-style diner serves all the essentials, including six types of pancakes. For something different, try the Farmer Green Jeans Skillet: two eggs (any style) over spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes.
  • The Bridge Restaurant

    8013 Route 17, Addison Middlebury Area

    802-759-2152

    Near Lake Champlain's historic Chimney Point, locals fill up on farm-fresh egg breakfasts, hot sandwiches and country-style dinners. Ice cream window in summer.
  • Bri's Fries

    3 Southerberry Dr., Milton Chittenden County

    802-891-6644

    The longtime summer truck has gone brick-and-mortar, with a new location open as of January 2021. Snack cart classics such as burgers, dogs, fried clam strips, and hand-cut fries are still on the menu.
  • Broken Hearts Burger

    192 Main St., Fairlee Upper Valley

    Smash burgers, fried chicken and loaded hot dogs are made with local ingredients at this modern take on the classic midcentury burger stand. Enjoy cocktail-influenced soft-serve flavors, natural wine and craft beer in the extensive, flower-filled outdoor space, or head inside to play the free jukebox. Opening summer 2021.
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