This place pretends it's vintage charm on rails, but don't be fooled--it's more nostalgia at a premium. 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. read more

Parkway Diner - Pancake breakfast! - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

Ate breakfast here today, very disappointing. Our toast was ice cold and the butter they gave us was rock hard cold. My home fries were just terrible, dried out burned rocks is a good description. Service was good, but we won't go back. read more

Parkway Diner - Blueberry Pancakes:)) - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

In town for work. Came in for a late breakfast. The joint is an old school diner car. My coworker had some type of egg scramble. I ordered a Smash Burger with a salad. The burger came out quickly so I thought it was going to be dry as a lizards back in summer in the Gobi desert. It was the polar opposite. It was juicy and the veg within was crisp and fresh, the side salad wasn't too bad either. Tried their homemade balsamic vinaigrette...tasty. The young blonde waitress was cute as a button. If you find yourself in Burlington VT getting ready to board a small aircraft...eat here. read more

Parkway Diner - Exterior - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

See all

The food was delicious! My husband said best pancakes he's ever had! The service was attentive and friendly. We sat outside and enjoyed the warm breeze. Outside can use a little more shade, but it was still a great diner to have a delicious meal. read more

Parkway Diner - Diner - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

Expensive and not worth it. The food was not great. Eggs, bacon, pancakes- how do you mess that up...and yet...

Disappointed honestly. This place is always packed I thought that meant it would be amazing, sadly not. Husband got the French toast, the bread was super thin and it wasn't cooked through. The avocado in my burrito bowl was from a container and browned. Bacon was burnt and the pico had a sour taste. I couldn't finish it. $16 dollars for a tiny bowl of mostly burnt hash browns. The establishment is cute and the workers are nice but there's way better places for breakfast read more

Parkway Diner - Breakfast burrito bowl - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

The only positive about this place was the server who was prompt and friendly. The open-faced turkey sandwich special was disappointing. The side of brussel sprouts were burnt and the French fries were heavy and tasteless. Don't include this diner on your travels! read more

Only two stars because the server was so nice. If it wasn't for her this would get one star. The food was terrible. The only thing that was decent was French toast. Also the prices were outrageous for the quantity and quality of the food read more

Best breakfast I've had in years. Every thing is farm to table. Great service and love the diner atmosphere. read more

Parkway Diner - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

See all

Cool old fashion diner, food was great, I got the smoked salmon eggs Benedict the flavor was great and the egg was runny. Overall if you're looking for something to eat at breakfast time this place is a great option, just get there early because there is limited seating. read more

I rose early to schlepp up to Burlington for the eclipse. I had a ticket for an event hosted at/by the Burlington Airport, and was expecting traffic to be astronomically bad (pun intended). I lucked out with traffic and had several hours to kill, plus a minimal breakfast at home meant I was hungry. I had a mission: find food that wasn't an overpriced bag of chips from Hudson News. I found the Parkway Diner about a half-mile away, and it seemed to fit the bill perfectly. It was notably busy (surprise, surprise), but there were a couple counter seats available, and I was able to park myself in (on?) one. After seeing a Breakfast Burrito Bowl leaving the kitchen bound for another table, it was decided. Pancakes could wait until next time. I found this dish was filling and solid in the flavors department, but there were still some key issues keeping it in 3-star territory. First the good: the eggs and potatoes were cooked very nicely, and the pico topping seemed very fresh. On the not-great side, the bacon and cheese was rather sparse. As for the avocado, it seemed to be a couple days from being ripe. Finally, I get that pico and avocado are from the fridge, but cold ingredients on top of hot eggs leads to room temperature everything. Having them off to, or on the side may be a better bet. Finally, where it comes to the service, because of how busy it was, I will give them the benefit of the doubt. No one was standing around twiddling their thumbs, and a machine was well oiled as my breakfast haunt back home is one of a kind. A couple extra minutes are easily forgiven, however, a "we'll be right with you" would have been appreciated. Thus, an A-OK diner for getting some food in you, but not a foodie destination by any means. read more

Parkway Diner - Breakfast Burrito Bowl - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

The worst diner food by far I've ever had. The slop of biscuits with minimal gravy (cold biscuits) bacon so hard (cold) we almost broke a tooth. Not worth the money. The manager lady was not personable. I've traveled all over the country...I've eaten at many diners. By far the worst I've ever had. The slop plate of cold biscuits with minimal gravy was $20. Uggghh Also, this place inside was falling apart. read more

See all

Genuine 50's diner - food was good, service was good. Only a brief wait for a booth on a weekday at around 10 am. The only negative I had was that it was really warm in there - granted it was a hot day (for Vermont and pretty much everywhere in the NE- in the 90's), so the AC probably just wasn't ready for that temp. I'd definitely go back if ever in the area. read more

Old school diner vibe with classic fare - easy choice! Service was prompt and very friendly - no wait at 9 AM on a weekday. The menu was pretty standard, but a couple of food items stood out. Home fries were first rate, as were the veggie sausage patties. Shout-out to the English Muffins, made in-house. Great breakfast option in the Burlington area! read more

Parkway Diner - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

See all

Prices are average, service is good, food is fair. Ordered The Local today, homefries cold & not cooked, eggs good, toast was petrified and sausage was a lil' close to "past due". On top of this, they automatically include 2% for a kitchen appreciation tip, huh! Order came out pretty fast (as it was) and they were at 90% capacity. read more

This is a great little old school diner. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Good breakfast with their homemade sausage patties and homemade jam. Quick friendly service. The egg Benedict looked fantastic. I would definitely pop in here on my next Burlington visit. read more

Parkway Diner - a bench in front of a diner - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

See all

Worst brunch ever. Toast arrived cold with butter on the side. Over easy eggs with hard yoke. Cold and overcooked bacon. Overpriced. Did not finish meal. read more

Parkway Diner - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

We were the second table in the diner for breakfast when we showed up for breakfast this morning around 7:10am. For $43, we got a cold and hard toast, room temperature home fries & hard bacon strips. The worst was the inedible biscuits and sausage gravy that made my son gag when he tried to eat them. He couldn't even eat the scrambled eggs because of what was presented as sausage biscuits & gravy. The server either didn't pay attention enough to see she picked up an almost full plate of food from my son and a plate from me that only had the eggs & bacon eaten, or she did and didn't care enough to ask what was clearly not right. Either way, we won't be going back. read more

A very disappointing breakfast experience. Three people ordered the hash plate and one ordered the Barbacoa burrito. The hash plate was salty and served with only one slice of toast. The burrito was bland; the meat and eggs were watery. The only redeeming factor was the pleasant waitstaff. Overall overpriced for a less than mediocre meal. read more

The Parkway Diner is the place for home cooked meals with all ingredients from scratch. Everything is homemade and prepared spot on. No hollandaise from a jar here! We had the traditional eggs Benedict and the biscuits and gravy with a side of homemade hash. The Benedict was SO delicious. Very well done sauce and the potatoes were crisp and delicious. Hash was a tad oily and salty but sometimes you want that from a hash. Biscuits were flakey and the sausage gravy was flavorful but a bit less than the biscuits deserved. The ambiance is as retro, 50's diner as they come, right down to the worn Formica counter and Coca Cola napkin dispensers. Be advised that while the staff is friendly, they simply don't have enough staff for the constant, steady stream of hungry patrons. You may have to wait a bit. But the food is worthwhile. And who would expect a diner to have mimosas and Bloody Mary's? All in all a great spot and the chef has a lot to be proud of. This place is doing very well in a tough economy because, while a hair pricey, the food is top quality. read more

This is a real gem! We were flying out of Burlington and needed a good place for lunch near the airport. Parkway Diner was a delight in every possible way! The food was first rate - the fries were probably the best I have ever eaten in my life and the burger was perfect. We found our server, River, to be informative, cheerful, and welcoming. And the diner atmosphere was authentic in every way. We will surely make this our Go To Place to Eat every time we are there. Can't recommend it highly enough. read more

The food is good, but the prices are through the roof. Added peppers and onions to home fires and that was a 8$ up charge and legit a teaspoon combined on both plates. 2 glasses of OJ was 13$. Just expensive. read more

The Parkway is re-opened. Rumor of its death are greatly exaggerated; Seven Days reported it would be re-opening soon, and it has! So we stopped in this morning for breakfast. My spouse had a waffle, with sides of home fries, and bacon. I had the classic Benedict. The food was great; and they have real, pure Vermont maple syrup on the table, so don't let the diner appearances fool you. The home fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned, and the hollandaise on the Benedict was great. The ramshackle old sign was refreshed, but the diner had minor updates to keep its historical value and appearance, and they did a great job. Service was friendly, prompt, and attentive. Definitely will use this as a breakfast spot when we're in the area for errands and such. read more

See all

The food is way over priced! Do not order the salads way over priced for a small bowl. The service was good cute place but definitely not worth it. read more

Stopped for lunch and had one of the worst meals ever! Had the Parkway Wrap, No avocado, way too much yogurt sauce and hardly any hummus. Hubby had a BTL. served with no mayo! Won't go back. Restroom was dirty with paper towels all over the floor. read more

We came here for lunch because the location was convenient to our hotel. Our wraps were HUGE and EXCELLENT! I could only eat half of mine and took the rest to go. Folks around us were getting eggs and sandwiches that also looked good. Nice staff, fair prices. If I lived in town, I'd go back often. read more

Had a horrible breakfast experience. The food was tastless and kinda gross. Not sure how the kitchen managed to get us cold food when we can see the serving window, but it tasted like it sat out for 20 minutes. They certainly didnt have enough staff because we waited an extremely long time for our food and for the check. $50 for two coffess and 2 breakfast meals is ridiculous, especially of this poor quality. The positives: waitress was friendly and the ice coffees were good. read more

Thought about giving this place a 2 Star rating for great service & good coffee, but the food was so incredibly horrible, I have to be honest and rate it what is was...atrocious! Ordered the Chicken Fried Steak, & it was worse than a bad TV dinner! I have had monumentally better CFS at a hospital! Felt like I was eating at a wax museum! I would be embarrassed as a cook & as an establishment for letting that atrocity leave the kitchen and be served to good paying customers. Also, the over medium eggs I ordered were cooked all the way thru to a hard solid like they had been forgotten about on the grill. Had high hopes for this place, as the ambiance fit the classic diner look we were looking for, but the food was inexcusably bad! On a positive note, again, the service and coffee were amazing, so hats off to the server and hostess! Also, the wheat bread was made in house & was good, but zero condiments were available to fix it to personal desire. All of this being said, we shall avoid this stomach ache at all costs in the future, & hope this review either saves others from the same bad dining experience, or helps spur some drastic change in culinary quality! read more

Parkway Diner - Chicken Fried Steak & eggs with house made wheat toast. - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

Higher prices than most Airports! Food was dreadful. Complete ripoff!! Can't imagine how they stay in business.

I took my spouse there for breakfast, I read the reviews and thought it would be a great experience, That is a big under statement We had fried eggs, sausage and home fries The eggs were not cooked properly the whites were uncooked and still clear. Sausage was frozen in the center and home fries were charcoal black. I couldn't recommend this diner to anyone read more

I was very disappointed in my dining experience at Parkway Diner. Although the waitress was pleasant, the service was very slow. We both has Hash Plates and honestly, it was the worst hash I ever had, barely edible. Not recommended. read more

Parkway Diner - a plate of food with toast and eggs - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

This little gem is a great breakfast spot! We were catching a flight out of Burlington and decided to stop by! Busy place with limited seating but we managed to sit at the counter right away! The food was amazing! Pic included is homemade biscuits and gravy! My husband had the pancake breakfast with, eggs, sausage and home fries. Sausage was the size of a hamburger and delicious! Will definitely go back if we are up there again! read more

Parkway Diner - Sausage gravy and biscuits! - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

So I don't have photos and I regret not snapping a few to show you all....my mother and I went out (hard finding a decent breakfast spot in Williston area) anyways we decided on this place as we were driving by...we both got three egg omelettes and they were so soooo tiny....there was so much room on the plate for more...but it was just SO small. For around 40$ we both got tiny little omelette and house made toast (which was definitely delicious) service was fast (can't imagine it took long to make that tiny little omelette.) Lol. It didn't come with home fries and nobody brought me jam for my toast...(I asked) So. Go there if you have a tiny little appetite or if your on calorie restriction, but When I go to a diner I want fooooodd. This place used to be great I don't know what changed....:/ read more

Parkway has excellent food and friendly staff- just keep an eye on your receipt for an added 2% Kitchen Appreciation "tip" that's automatically added. Shouldn't the consumer decide the tip unless it's a large group? Are normal tips not shared with the kitchen staff? read more

The food was served quickly and hot. Our server was great and attentive. The homemade hash is the best we've had in a long time, definitely recommend it. This is exactly what we were looking for on our way home, love the classic diner ambiance. This will be a diner going into our go back list. read more

Parkway Diner - Over easy, sausage and home bread. - Diners Near Me - South Burlington, Vermont

See all

Decent food in a neat old dinner car. Not anything fancy. Small so tricky finding room when you cannot sit outside.

I haven't even ordered my food yet, and I'm already 5-starring this place if only for the adorable ambience (I read in no other reviews about the fact that this place is a TRAIN CAR!), the super friendly service, delicious orange juice, and the fact that they serve cold brew. They were out by the time I arrived, but their ice coffee (brewed hot, and cooled overnight) did not taste like the typical crappy ice coffee. It was a very comparable substitute for cold brew, I even drank it black. I am a cold brew snob (I make my own at home) and this ice coffee is pretty great. Ok I just ordered the burrito bowl and the server said it was their favorite, so I have a great feeling about this. So far, a quintessential diner experience. read more

Food was inedible. Would not recommend. Have tried eating here twice and thought I'd give it another try. Got two completely different meals. So disappointing. read more

Always good even though new owners Be going there since I was 11. I'm 61 now you do the math. Breakfast mostly good coffee excellent food Go get some yourself read more

Good breakfast, hash and House made English muffin were both really good. A bit on the pricey side, however what isn't any longer. Good service. they add on a automatic 2% gratuity for the kitchen staff. Sat outside, nice relaxing morning before we hit the road to come home. read more