Henrys Diner is one of downtown Burlington's most affordable and delicious breakfast places. The building is small and quaint, and stands out from the rest of the modernized downtown area. It looks like what I picture when I think "old-fashioned diner." Don't be surprised if you have a longer wait time during peak business hours, as the restaurant is small and popular. Jen is one of my favorite waitresses of all time -- she is hilarious, is always kind, and will keep it real with you if you have a question. A few months ago, the restaurant was bought from the previous owner. The changes have been great thus far -- the servers now have handheld devices so the front area doesn't get crowded from people lined up to pay (which was always an issue in the past). Additionally, they will soon be moving to having hours on all seven days of the week! My favorite drink to order is the Black Cherry Soda Float -- they can do a float with any of the many sodas they have in stock! read more

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We came after seeing such great reviews, and they were one of the few places open earlier for breakfast. We got here around 7:20 am on a Sunday morning, and there was already a line out the door. They were short staffed, so we didn't mind waiting. (PS, if you know they're short staff and trying their best, don't be like that miserable family in front of us that spent the whole time in line complaining and being pretty mean. It's not going to get you anywhere faster. And you look like jerks) We got seated before 8 am, which was a win for us. There were only 2 waitresses, and one was doing most of the bar area and the back room which was filled with a team of rugby players. They were absolutely killing it. Super efficent and nonstop. I got the pumpkin pancakes with homefries, wheat toast, ham, and over easy eggs. I also got a yogurt with granola and apple cider. My husband got a big breakfast with coffee. He said the coffee was actually pretty good and was surprising for a diner like establishment. The food didn't take too long. And wow, it was very worth the wait in line. We were both blown away with how delicious everything was. My ham was so juicy and flavorful. The potatoes? Dear god, I could wat that for the rest of my life and be fine with it. It was very well seasoned. The pumpkin pancakes were the perfect diner pancakes I love. The yogurt was a whole fat type which was very filling but delicious. Apple cider of course was standout. My husband devoured his food. This is by far the best diner I have ever been to. The food is incredible. There was a constant line, just showing how good this place is. The staff are incredible too. We will be dreaming about this place till we can make a trip back here! read more

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Homemade corned beef hash? If I see it on a menu I must order. You can have it as a side, an egg plate, or a skillet. I got the skillet with eggs sunny side up. The meat is crispy, which is nice. There was enough, though I wouldn't call it plentiful and there are no large chunks of meat--all fine and crispy. (Again, enjoyed the crispy.) And I like that there are NO green peppers (or any other veggies) taking up space here. It is just the meat. Down side: it was a bit oily. That might be the skillet preparation specifically. Not sure. I would order as the egg plate instead next time to compare. Friendly service, cute diner that is bigger on the inside than expected, lots of regulars. read more

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Stopped by here looking for brunch. Note we waited about 15 minutes but that's because Burlington was definitely more bustling due to the eclipse. Our waitress and host were incredibly kind. I took our waitress's recommendation and went with the Irish Eggs Benedict while my boyfriend got the chicken fried steak. The food is super delicious -- if you're craving diner food this place will absolutely hit the spot. The price is also fantastic for the quality of the food and the size of it. The ambiance inside too is super cute and bright and it's just a wonderful spot. Highly recommend and will definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in Burlington. read more

Henrys Diner - Irish Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Everything about this place was five stars for me. We sat at the counter which was fun to watch all of the action of the staff. Our waitress was super rad and friendly. It felt very warm and home-y and cozy there. Now for the food. they had some specials for Indigenous People's day. I ordered the Crabby Eggs Benedict which had a crab cake underneath the poached eggs. The blend of the crab cakes, eggs and hollandaise was heavenly! I gobbled it up so fast! They serve home fries which usually I think are just medium but they were seasoned so well with a tiny bit of kick and I loved them. I also ordered a side of their Greek bread toast and it was worth the extra carbs. They describe it as a thicker white bread with sesame seeds on the crust and as someone who is a sucker for sesame seeds, I was stoked on this. I would come back to Burlington, VT strictly for this diner. read more

Henrys Diner - Crabby Eggs Benedict with home fries and Greek bread toast - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

What a find. Best breakfast I've had in years. I had to bring my son 1000 miles north to have chicken fried steak. When a place is celebrating their 100 year anniversary there has to be a reason. Classic read more

Henrys Diner - Real Corned Beef Hash and chicken fried steak - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Service was great and friendly and the food was let's just say diner grub. I enjoyed the quick service and the friendly banter. The area was clean and not over crowded. It's a good place for a first date or just to come and eat for the ambiance read more

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Always great breakfast foods . Still looks like it did years ago . Clean very nice customer service

Wicked nice people and fun environment. However, for a place that's been open for almost a hundred years I figured their food would be better. Pepper and onion omelet was decent but I wouldn't come back for it. The waffle was fine but I wouldn't come back for it. Could have made a better one at home. Splurged because we're not from Vermont so got the real maple syrup for $2 and that was good, but got the cheddar cheese on the potatoes and it wasn't melted. It was $2 for the Vermont cheese and it was shredded and cold not melted. I needed to eat the potatoes with a spoon so the cheese wouldn't just fall off. I also wish after 100 years in business they would know how to cook the potatoes through and they wouldn't be hard. Guess I'm asking too much. Again, staff were very nice! read more

Henrys Diner - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Waited 40 mins in line, which we're happy to do for a good breakfast spot. Got seat at cute bar. Waited another 35+ minutes for food. Unfortunately, it was underwhelming. Bacon was cold, toast was soggy. Special pumpkin pancakes had strong flavor of baking powder. Blueberry pancake was like rubber. Expensive. Not good. However, server was very nice. read more

Exactly what a diner should be like! Plus, it's located on the most central part of Burlington, so it's a perfect place to start your day in the city. We had our first breakfast in Burlington at Henry's Diner and it did not disappoint. Make sure you go inside and add your name to the waiting list as soon as you get there, as it can get quite busy. However, we didn't have to wait more than 10 mins on a Saturday morning. They really do move fast. The menu was extensive and had a bit of everything -- from your traditional breakfast items to Greek-inspired food. We went with the The Vermonter (corned beef hash) and the Sausage Gravy over Biscuits and they were both divine. The corned beef hash was one of the best ones I've had. The portions were perfect, not too overwhelming but big enough to leave very full. The coffee was also on point. Service was top-notch, which was surprising due to how busy they were. The food came quick but even then we didn't feel too rushed. Also, the ambiance was lovely! The diner has a lot of history and you can feel it as soon as you walk in. read more

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Here's a draft for your Yelp review: --- We visited Henry's Diner in Burlington at 7 a.m. on a Saturday morning and were able to get a booth without any trouble. However, the restaurant did get quite busy around 8 a.m., so arriving early is a good idea. I ordered the Denver omelet, which was cooked to perfection--not too dry, not too moist. The rye toast served on the side was very good, and the coffee was limitless. The staff kept my cup filled until I said I didn't need any more. I also had some water. My son had the breakfast veggie bowl and loved it. Overall, I highly recommend Henry's Diner. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. The only reason it's not 5 stars is that we felt a bit rushed to leave by the end of our meal. However, I understand their need to turn tables and serve as many people as possible, given how popular the place is. So, if you're aiming for a booth, make sure to arrive early on a Saturday! --- Does this capture your experience accurately? read more

What a great experience for breakfast this morning! Henry's is a 50s style diner complete with vintage looking decor and appropriately dressed servers. Such a fun atmosphere. The menu was filled with a variety of items for breakfast lunch and dinner. I got the spinach snd Vermont cheddar omelet which came with home fries and bread. (I got the English muffin.). My husband got French toast and bacon. Portion sizes were large. I couldn't finish it all. My omelet was delicious! The English muffin was thick and fresh. Hubby's plate was clean, so I think he enjoyed his meal! Another positive was the price - a definite value for what you get! Henry's is a must visit while in Burlington! read more

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Delicious food, perfect diner atmosphere. We were sat right away, the service was great and the food came out quickly.

Had a great breakfast. It didn't hurt that the waiter was hot. Had French toast and eggs. Prepared perfectly. Atmosphere was the best. Would highly recommend. read more

Classic, old-school, no frills diner that serves delicious breakfast and pours strong coffee. I ordered the Greek skillet and opted for the Greek bread as my toast. Large portion but not too much to have left overs. Great ratio of potatoes to spinach to feta. And they bread...wow. They have standard breakfast items and also some Greek specialties. A must of you're in Burlington. Affordable, too. read more

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A must try if your in downtown Burlington. True diner experience with some really good food. read more

Henrys Diner - Ham and cheese omelette, also the corned beef skillet. - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Amazing food, amazing service! Alex and Kaitlin (hopefully spelled right) were so lovey + were the cherry on top!! Baklava is stellar. Henry's is the place to go, 100%!! read more

Five stars not for haute cuisine but for absolutely smashing it in the genre of friendly neighborhood diners. I sat at the long Formica counter with its drop-dead view of the breakfast chefs working mountains of home fries across the griddle. "The Vermonter" called to me from the menu and a couple of coffee refills later I was presented with a mini cast iron skillet with corn beef hash, home fries, topped with melted Vermont cheddar and two eggs over easy, flanked by thick wheat toast dowsed with butter. All excellent diner cuisine. Chatted with a very hungry neighbor who had just finished a 20 day hike of the Long Trail. He seemed smitten with his All Meat Skillet. As I left, the line for Henry's was growing, and I can see why. read more

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OMG, the food was great and tasty. Cute lil spot, my waitress was super nice. I will be returning read more

Henrys Diner - 2 Slices of French Toast - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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First time dining with family for breakfast. We were a group of 8, we were seated promptly today (Friday around 9:30 am), the nice man upfront was welcoming. We were seated by each other, no greetings, no refills on water or coffee, the steak was raw, way too undercooked (if waitress came to check in we would have talked to her or sent it back), we wanted to be in an out. But completely disappointed. Upside; food comes out quick. Downside; quality is mediocre, cold biscuits, that's basically a sin, pancakes lacked flavor and just truly no service whatsoever. We know there are other options but wanted to support a local/small business. I don't recommend it, line or no line, I won't be returning. read more

I love myself an authentic old school American diner. This particular one is oozing with history and authenticity. It has been a staple in Burlington for a very long time based upon the origin story I read on the menu lol. It has all the breakfast classics you'd ever want and a solid assortment of Greek food for lunch/dinner. Staff are very welcoming and laid back. Would be an every Sunday morning kind of place for me if I was a Burlington resident. High recommendation from me! read more

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Food was amazing I had the pumpkin pancakes my friend had the donut French toast both dishes were filling and delicious staff was very friendly we didn't have to wait long but this place gets very busy. Your whole party needs to be there before they will seat you. read more

Food is very stale tasting. Had a hair in my dish. Management there was stomping around yelling at poor employees. The manager was super salty about everything and she was rude to other tables. Would never return. read more

I am a fan of homemade corned beef hash. I just had the best ever corned beef hash. At Henrys, I have previously had the corned beef hash skillet, but the other ingredients in the skillet took away from the hash. This time I had a side of corned beef hash instead of the skillet and it was phenomenal. Service was flawless too. read more

1st time in Burlington, & at a friend's recommendation, Henry's Diner did not disappoint! Classic diner look on the outside set the ambiance right out of the gate. Our server, Emily, was absolutely perfect! Checked on us at least 4 times during our quick breakfast, & as friendly as a great neighbor! Had the chicken fried steak, potatoes, & eggs and I was shockingly surprised at how great it was! Also, the coffee was local & FAR surpassed the quality of coffee usually served at diners across the country! Overall, an exquisite experience that has left us in great spirits! When in town, make sure to check out Henry's Diner for your dining needs! read more

Food was excellent, staff friendly and attentive. We ordered the Vermonter Skillet and Little Henry with French toast. read more

Henrys Diner - Little Henry w/french toast and The Vermonter Skillet w/poached eggs and sourdough toast - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Waitress was prompt and got us everything we needed. Vermonter skillet was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Very nice. read more

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The waitress was friendly and fun, the food was tasty and it is so cutely retro inside! read more

Henrys Diner - Yummy breakfast. - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I came in here for a Monday morning breakfast before heading to the airport. I was seated immediately at the counter. The woman working the counter was very friendly and attentive. I ordered a ham and cheddar omelette with the home fries extra crispy. It was a great diner-style breakfast. The service is what really put this review at 5 stars. Every worker I saw was attentive and kind. A couple walked in while I was sitting and 3 different servers walked by and all acknowledged their presence and indicated they'd be with them shortly. read more

Henrys Diner - Ham and Cheddar omelette - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Great vibes, kind staff, good food. All I need for breakfast is the regular, pancakes, coffee, oj, bacon, toast, hash browns. All good, nothing too fancy, plenty of food. Can't recommend it enough. read more

Food was delicious and service was great! Always kept our coffee cups full. Will definitely be back.

Amazing food, we had the Philly cheese steak and went back the next day and had a smash burger and cheese burger; the staff is very nice and friendly, the Manager is very sweet,, this is an all around great place. Its hard to find great food, service and friendly staff nowadays. read more

My pancakes with real Vermont syrup were a flavor experience!!! I wanted to lick my plate clean with how incredible the syrup was! Truth be told, I'm not a fan of syrup normally, but i could eat this syrup all the time! Good thing it was available for purchase! And the English muffin was amazing too! It was light, fluffy and so good! My husband also raved about the gravy on the biscuits! read more

Great diner experience. Loved the corned beef hash. Like they grind it rather than shredded

This is a good, basic diner. They have the usual offerings and a few specials. I think my mistake was trying a special: fried french toast. It was pretty flavorless until I dumped all my maple syrup on it. I had initially ordered a side of fruit but that was forgotten so I didn't bother trying to flag anyone down to bring it over - they were beyond swamped. My husband tried the corned beef skillet which was good but so salty, I could only have a bite of his myself. Sitting at the counter was a little stressful. It was also very small since it's in an original rail car - cool vibe, but not great in practice when you're shoulder to shoulder with the person next to you the whole time. Overall Henry's is fine, but I'd stick to the basics and not sit at the counter. read more

The basic breakfast 2 eggs any style was lacking enough hashbrowns. Kind of slim the serving size. The hamburger and fries was better but did not have the traditional coleslaw. Make sure you ask for ketchup or any dressings if taking out the order. Dinner is small not made for tall people and they will not place you at a booth if eating a alone which I do not like. I like only a booth. read more

Great service and wonderful food. A favorite. Loved the eggs benedict. They kept my coffee full too.

Fantastic diner ambiance and great food! From the time they open at 6am they are ready to serve with all the finer classics that you'd expect. read more

Henrys Diner - Counter service at Henry's Diner - Diners Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

What a great little diner, located right off the Cross St, walking mall on Bank. Our server, Betty, was phenomenal, and the food was top notch, and I know my diner food coming from New Jersey, the diner capital of the world... Everything was cooked perfectly eggs, sausage, pancakes, French toast, fried potatoes, all tasted great and service could not have been better. H D is on my list of one of the best diners anywhere.. just remember they are only open until 2:00. read more