This is a hidden gem that we totally would have missed if not for our Airbnb hosts' excellent…read morerecommendation. We never expected such gourmet food to come out of what is essentially a dressed-up after-hours bagel shop. We called ahead to make a reservation (they highly encourage this) and were promptly greeted and seated by one of the sisters, Patty, as soon as we arrived. Their menu is small, but we didn't mind it, both of us finding a couple of things each that sounded delicious. I was a little bummed that they were both out of crab cakes and weren't serving the sweet pea and basil soup that they had advertised on Facebook as a weekend special, but we rallied and split the picnic plate instead as an app. It was so special--featuring homemade pickled veggies (the pickling brine was so delicious), some fantastic homemade country pate, cheese, cherries, olives and plenty of bread. We enjoyed every last bite. For our mains, I got the scallops Pernod, which were perfectly cooked and so sweet. The accompanying spinach and farro were simple but complemented it well. My husband got the seared tuna, which was a beautiful rare in the center and came with a wasabi sauce that really made the dish. For dessert, we split a slice of carrot cake, which looked and tasted very homemade (I saw Patty cutting it from a cake carrier), and it was the best carrot cake I've had in a long time. Moist, just sweet enough, and dangerously scarfable. I found myself wishing we had each gotten our own slice. Everything we ate was made with care and love, and the dining experience felt intimate and cozy, like we were being served a very nice meal at a friend's house. It's a three-person operation, with one sister (the very sweet Patty) running front-of-house, one sister running the kitchen, and a busboy, so be prepared to wait a little bit at times. We didn't mind though given how relaxing the atmosphere was. This ended up being my favorite dinner during our anniversary weekend in Burlington, and this is after Honey Road and Hen of the Wood. We look forward to coming back.

Can't believe I almost forgot to review this place! Chillest vibes, trillest staff, orchestra of…read moreflavor food. Out. Of. This. World. I had the absolute best tuna steak sandwich I have ever eaten in my whole life here. It was seasoned just right. Cooked perfectly. And tasted so fresh you'd think there was tuna swimming in Lake Champlain! We sat on the back patio under the summer Vermont sun soaking in the detail oriented surroundings. I don't know who these sisters are, but they are hitting home runs with food. If you're ever on the isle, MAKE THIS A DESTINATION!!

This is such a lovely place. Great service, nice atmosphere and amazing food! We had beef banh mi…read more The bread is perfect--crunchy but soft, fresh and delicious. Ample filling, seasoned perfectly with a bit of a kick. And they looked like works of art. Overflowing with goodness. We also had a beef sambosa. Wow! Sort of like a Vietnamese empanada (or the similarly named Indian Samosa). But so crispy and such delicious filling. Simply heavenly. And that's what characterizes this place, simplicity, an elegant, sunny airy (high-ceilinged) space that just shouts freshness, and delicious food. Highly recommended. I can't believe we've lived here for so long without visiting. We won't be making that mistake again! A new favorite.

Food is flavorful! I got their beef bahn mi and chicken spring rolls, delicious! The Vietnamese…read morecoffee soo good too, sweet but have nice strong coffee taste! They were very nice and quick! Ambiance is really nice as well, not just having plenty of space but all the details of the decor and furniture, spot on!

my friend and I were out on the first of spring a wet heavy snowstorm blanketed the roads,we were…read morehungry and didn't want to go far. I heard about a restaurant in Essex shopping center,a breakfast /lunch place. It was 1/2 before closing ,patrons were still coming in. I love the back story of this place ,set in the western mountains with decore to match. it was fun to see all the antlers made into chandeliers . I ordered the flaky waffles, somewhat like a croissant but waffle shaped I ordered mine with cheese . It was melt in your mouth! I ordered the apple dumpling with vanilla sauce to go .I ate it at home ,this was not the dumpling I was familiar with ,an apple wrapped in pastry, it was more like an apple cake, it was ok. The service was good,and friendly.

We were staying in Essex Junction for the weekend and looked for a nearby spot for breakfast, which…read moreled us to The Pinwheel. It has a really cute, homey feel, and the staff were all friendly and helpful from the moment we walked in. We ordered the Skits N' Gravy, a side of the sourdough pancake, and two coffees. My husband--who absolutely loves biscuits and gravy--was excited to see the Skits N' Gravy on the menu. While it wasn't quite what he expected (the biscuit was much denser than a traditional biscuit and the gravy is bacon-based rather than sausage), he still enjoyed trying something different but said he'd just order a different dish next time as this was not his favorite. I had the sourdough pancake, and for a "side," it was impressively large. It was delicious and came with Vermont maple syrup, which was a great touch. The coffee was good, and we appreciated that they offered almond milk as a dairy-free option. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and would definitely return if we're in the area again--just with a slightly different ordering strategy next time!

Bait and Switch We are back again and reviewing after…read moreseveral visits. Each time we have done the omnivore tasting menu ($60 pp). Sometimes it's GREAT and sometimes it's meh to good. Tonight we had the halibut as our main with samples of other items and it left us put off and hangry by meal's end mainly because of the gaslighting. I'll explain. We started with the carrot and white bean hummus accompanied by cucumber and crispy focaccia and seed dukkah. This course was followed by a"secret" menu item, the gem salad which we've had previously and had hoped for something else. The third item interesting was also NOT on the daily menu... it was a greenbean dish with ??? because, well, the ingredients and dish didn't match the menu!. When asking about the discrepancy I was told the chef was being "whimsical" and decided to put this together (??!?!!??!) but it was similar the the stated menu item ( broccolini). When comparing the ingredients it didn't jive. I call B* frankly and think it is more of a bait and switch with lesser ingredients at a premium price. This is not the first time this has occurred and I will not be back because I feel it is dishonest. Yes, the food is excellent in taste, good on quality, tiny in portion size if i'm honest and I don't think it should be done. 2/5 or 40% of items served were " secret" items... yeah right. Anyhoo, the main did match the description -halibut- and the dessert(strawberry basil cremee) with extra added olive cake was as described too. The temperature inside can and has varied with each visit. I recommend eating inside if AC is working. Noted also the staff has been less attentive (water refills and adult beverage orders). Growing pains, maybe. Resting on laurels, perhaps.

Definitely the best meal of our long Memorial Day weekend in Burlington. We were really looking…read moreforward to this visit since reading that chef Paul Trombly was nominated for a Beard award. The only downside of our visit was having to wait nearly 30 minutes past our reservation time. It is a very small dining space, and when folks won't vacate their tables, there's not much to be done. There are tables outside in a "streatery," but it wasn't al fresco weather. Fortunately, the food made up for the wait. The menu is laid out in a series of shareable, mostly vegetable small plates, concluding in two or three proteins (meat or fish dishes), and desserts. We started with Smashed cucumber salad, Green garlic borek, and Garlicky green beans. Everything was delicious. I then had the Duck breast shish, which was fabulous! They were out of the fish, but substituted Scallops, which M said were very good. B had Fried haloumi, which she really enjoyed. Served with a good red wine (in cute cafeteria tumblers!). For dessert, there was Olive oil cake and a vanilla Creemee sundae. They were both excellent. Our server Allie was special, very engaging and in control of the table. We were appreciative that chef Trombly dropped by the table for a nice chat. Definitely going back next time!

I felt compelled to check this place out despite the bad reviews because I was in Hinesburg and…read moreneeded a bite to eat. It was really good! The burrito was flavorful and tasty (and a huge portion), coffee was completely self serve and tasted great. I also had the lemon scone which was perfectly baked. Would definitely come back!

Always takes very long, have waited over 25-30m for some Chicken Wings and thats all the order was…read more They also sometimes forget what you order in the moment when you get a smoothie and you have to remind them after its not made for 10-15minutes

Good food at very reasonable prices. Wife and I had the grill selection which was done perfectly…read moreand shared the winter salad. Service is order at the counter and they bring your food over. Vibe is casual. Soft jazz playing in the background.

This place is closed. Open during the day as a breakfast place which is great. Check their website…read morewhere it states they are closed - see photo/screenshot attached.

Incredible sandwiches! I've been wanting to try Poppy for so long, but always find myself in the…read moreneighborhood just outside of business hours. Today was my day! I had the audie corn-ish on GF bread and my son had the jorsey shor-izo...both were so unique, delicious, and perfectly constructed! No surprise that my favorite dinner place (Fancy's) is now also my favorite sandwich place! PS thank you for not charging extra for GF bread!

I ran here before heading to the airport. I was in town for work and excited about the photos. I…read moreordered The Strega Nona which came with; roasted asparagus, salami, red pesto, fennel, olive, grape, red onion salad, herb aioli, pickled zucchini, crispy parm chips, and greens on house-made focaccia for $15.00. It was fresh, balanced and beautifully assembled. The bread was soft, the vegetables provided nice crunch, and the onion salad and pickled zucchini provided nice acid. I got great service and there was plenty of street parking available. The place is located on the corner in a residential area, but there is seating outside so you dont overlook it. Definitely give this place a try. The menu is always changing so there is always something new and exciting to try.

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.