This was a great breakfast choice. It says it's over 100 years old and I can see why. The food is…read morewonderful. This is a quaint old school diner with counter seating, booths and regular tables. Bigger than it looks from the outside. The servers were all very pleasant and professional. We had 2 orders of the chicken fried steak and eggs, one corned beef hash and one order of chocolate chip pancakes. Everything was outstanding. We are looking forward to going back.

Super cool old school diner in Burlington! There was a line outside, but I got right in to sit at…read morethe counter since it was just me. Service spectacular! The food was coming out super quick. I got the skillet with corned beef hash, and ended up ordering some gravy to top it with. It was super tasty. Overall, this is a super cool place to come for breakfast in Burlington. Great fast service. It's some really good food.

One of my personal favorite diners in the area, food is delicious, staff is super awesome and…read morereally listens to your needs, prices are super affordable, and I really enjoy the dining aesthetic parkway gives off.

This place pretends it's vintage charm on rails, but don't be fooled--it's more nostalgia at a…read morepremium. Ambience: It's a genuine 1950s Worcester Lunch Car--complete with Formica counters, vinyl booths, and tile floors that feel like they haven't changed since before your grandparents were born. Charming if you like that "museum exhibit" vibe--but cozy it isn't. Seating is tight, and the wait can feel longer than vintage itself. Food: Yes, it's scratch-made breakfast and lunch--maple syrup is local, English muffins made in-house, eggs fresh from Vermont farms. Great effort. But then you find out the famous hot turkey sandwich and VT burger that earned Roadfood praise under the old owner are no longer on the menu. The new proprietors swapped nostalgia for a rewritten menu--and higher prices. Some folks rave about the blueberry jam and standout flavors, but others griped that biscuits and gravy were "downright gross." Contrasting reviews and extra-charge condiment notes further muddle expectations. Service: Staff tend to move with diner efficiency--fast, polite, and no fuss. That said, reviews note some inconsistency: stellar one day, meh the next. They're friendly, but don't expect a guided gastronomic tour--just order, eat, move on. Value: With plates clocking in near $19 for diner fare like chicken-fried steak and breakfast burrito bowls, this isn't exactly your classic greasy spoon find. Everything tastes well-executed, but you're paying for that curated "local ingredients" label--not bargain basement. Bottom line: If you're nostalgic for a parlor that looks like a train car and serve-your-mother's-recipe breakfast served up with giddy pride, Parkway Diner might still charm. Just be ready to pay for ingredient provenance and ditch your hopes for old favorites like the hot turkey sandwich or VT burger. Solid for breakfast or lunch, but don't expect miracles--even if they serve bottomless coffee.

Great old school diner in Burlington! Huge breakfast or regular sandwich's. Everything is cooked…read moreto order and came out steaming hot. Service was very friendly! I got the Macho man. A patty melt and Ruben mix, it was so dang good! And some perfectly crispy tots to go with it. A super great place for breakfast and lunch. Come support the 4th generation here!

I don't get the rave reviews. The man taking orders was nice. I had 2 eggs scrambled with rye…read moretoast, bacon and potatoes. The eggs and toast were fine, the bacon was limp and flavorless and the potatoes had to be at least 3 days old. Dried out and just plain awful. A fried premade hash brown patty would've been a huge improvement. There is no way that those breakfast potatoes should have been served. No frills space. For a 2 egg bfast that cost $12.50 either make the potatoes fresh everyday or don't serve any at all. And good bacon is available. Buy some.

We wanted some quick bites before our flight and stumbled upon Al's. The decor is so cute and makes…read moreus feel like we were in Grease haha. Most people who come here seemed to be locals/ workers nearby and that adds to their value imo! The food line was organized and efficient. Affordable prices like with any diners! And of course we wanted to try the infamous Vermont creemee and got a medium. IT WAS THE SIZE OF MY HEAD! The photo doesn't really show it, but it was HUGE for just about $5 if I remember correctly. More than plenty for 2 people because their creemee is very rich. It was a great pit stop and we would visit again when we're around!

Single burger with bacon, mushrooms and lettuce, fries with gravy and a strawberry shake!!!…read more Line moved quickly, service was friendly and everything was hot and correct, just as I ordered. Dining room was clean and there was vinegar on each table for the fries too! Couldn't ask for any more.

Love the updated menu! The food has always been excellent but the new menu takes it to the next…read morelevel. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The booth was a bit cramped for 4 adults.

Not my first time visiting this chain on the east coast. They do reservations or on the morning I…read morewent they had a waitlist (either in person or you can sign up online). It was only for myself and I was a pleased when they were able to get me a seat at the bar right away. It was a very busy Saturday morning but I was helped right away. I chose this restaurant due to them having vegan options and I remember how good it was when I got it in Portland, Maine. The employees were friendly, the food was great. I got the vegan scramble and pancakes (highly recommend)!

Wow, this place absolutely lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is upscale yet cozy, the service is…read morewarm and attentive, and the quality of the food is outstanding. They offer an oyster hour from 4-5 p.m. with half-priced oysters and cheeseboards, making it a great time to visit. As a farm-to-table restaurant, everything tasted incredibly fresh. I tried several dishes, but the standouts were the oysters and the halibut. The oysters were served with freshly shaved horseradish and a delicious mango habanero oil that added the perfect kick. The halibut was beautifully seared, flaky, and fresh. I'd highly recommend making a reservation. I visited on a Monday night, and the restaurant was completely full. I'll definitely be back.

First impression, very nice inside. Kind of formal but comfortable…read more Service was very good. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. For us, the food is where we lost it. We ordered the rolls, tuna crudo, oysters, tagliatelle (2 orders) and a fish dish. Only the one fish dish was good. Everything else was fresh but not at all to our taste. Because the food was fresh, we rated it a 3 to be fair. Obviously a lot of people like it, so maybe check some of my other local reviews to see if our taste aligns, but I would not go here again. Not to mention that it was very expensive. For the above with a couple drinks was $315 including tip. And the portions are fairly small, so come hungry, leave broke and still hungry.

This was our first visit to the Farmhouse. It was an exceptional dining experience. Though the main…read moreroom was large and seemed loud at first, it quickly become an enjoyable night out. This was mainly due to the great service and delicious meals ordered by each of us in our family of three. Our table was never left waiting and the food was served hot. Our meal choices were varied, including apps such as steak tartar and cheddar ale soup for one and the meatloaf plate and the turkey burger for the others. Everything was made with original flavor additions such as homemade sauces, fresh breads, and unique use of herbs and spices. Lastly, I was told to mention that the hand cut fries were exceptional. Since we visit Burlington often, we look forward to returning to the Farmhouse to try other dishes on their menu or just ordering the same meals since they were so good. We all agreed that this restaurant has definately moved to the top of the list for our next trip to Vt.

Lovely dinner spot! The cocktails were tasty and the waiter offered lots of good recommendations…read moreand insights. The cheese plate was phenomenal and had something for everyone. Oysters were tasty, nothing outstanding. Burger was very tasty and had lots of local ingredients which I loved.

After getting in late and sleeping in we decided to go get breakfast someplace local! We walked…read moreabout 10 minutes from our hotel and came across the waterfront. We ordered 2 savory and 2 sweet crepes with milkshakes all around and a side of fries. Our ranking overall was The Cubano, Apples and Brie, Lovemaker, and PBB and Brie but overall all of them were great. My ranking was The Cubano, the Love maker, the PBB and Bee, and then the Apple and Brie with a Blueberry Compote. Which if you know me is a bit of a surprise because I love apples and Brie but all of it was so good, but especially the Cubano. My milkshake was a seasonal blueberry compote while the vanilla local ice cream, and everyone else got the maple milkshakes which I tried and very much enjoyed.

The Skinny Pancake had mediocre food and you had to get up to order. The place wasn't extremely…read moreclean. I wouldn't be rushing to come back.

Came into The Hot Cafe for breakfast and ordered the breakfast sandwich. It wasn't very busy--no…read moreline when I arrived, and most people seated already had their food--so I was surprised that my sandwich still took about 30 minutes to come out. I had great expectations because of reviews and I hate to leave a negative review on popular places. The cashier/server was friendly, and the place has a classic small American café vibe, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food really missed the mark for me. The "crispy cheese" just tasted burnt rather than crispy, and there were way too many greens--cilantro and parsley--which completely overpowered the sandwich. I also didn't care for the sauces at all. Overall, it wasn't a good sandwich. I didn't even finish it and ended up going somewhere else to eat. Between the long wait and the disappointing food, I don't think I'd come back.

I'm so glad I found The Cafe Hot while looking up places for breakfast in town. When we visited in…read moreSept. 2025 the street in front was under construction, but I promise it is worth it. The menu is a little chaotic and hard to read, but I did my research beforehand and knew I probably wanted the brakefast sandwich. Luckily Nate ordered the special number 8 and my friend got the basterd bing, so we all kind of shared. Everything is vegetarian! The employee taking our order was super friendly and kind, very much appreciated! We also got some coffee drinks and a donut to share. The donuts are made with biscuit dough, which was interesting and tasty. The texture is quite dense but not dry. Our food was ready quickly and the portions were large - you could definitely share something if you're not super hungry. I need to take a moment to talk about the number 8 sandwich. It BLEW MY MIND in the greatest way ever. I LOVE when I eat foods I've never had, even more so when those foods are delicious and mind-boggling. This is a breakfast sandwich on a tasty sesame bun and it features chicken fried egg. So imagine a pile of scrambled eggs that they somehow deep fry(???) and it turns into something that so closely resembles fried chicken it's wild. Seriously I'm still thinking about this sandwich. I know it sounds so weird but really you just have to try it. The brakefast sandwich was good, but VERY MESSY. Plan for lots of napkins. I will be back for the number 8.

Under new management. Not hearing good things about the food., from several people…read more Friendly service but if their burger aren't up to snuff, they're history! Adding more merch, but the burgers are what they're known for. If they don't get it they will just be another convenience store.

What a great place, great food at fair prices, friendly staff. I recommend this place, it's a…read moreneighborhood favorite.