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    Radio Bean

    3.9 (89 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Good for working

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    Patricia M.

    Fun place. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. It was a hot day and hot inside although they had fans going. We sat outside - they have a small outdoor seating area. The dockside lemonade was quite good. My husband and daughter had the $5 shake which was excellent - would definitely get it next time. It is a pint of stout with a shot of espresso and topped with maple syrup. It was delicious. The place looks very 60s with dark interior and subtle lighting. The single bathroom needs help though. Will definitely be returning.

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    Kelly G.

    There are three main coffee shops in Burlington-- the artsy coffee shop, the hippie coffee shop, and the boring coffee shop (sometimes also referred to as the rude coffee shop). Radio Bean is the artsy coffee shop...and it was my favorite. The atmosphere is fantastic, there's almost always live music (and the Irish Sessions which is a Celtic instrument jam session is always a treat), the art on the walls is wonderful, and you can't beat it for personal, artsy touches. The wine rack is springs from a box spring, the tea-pot holders are hand made, as are all of the light fixtures. I also love the bike rack outside which is made to resemble a giant combination lock. One thing I will say is that on nights when the music is good it's so super packed that you can't even get in there, there are people sitting on the floor. They serve alcohol unlike the other coffee shops. In the summer it's a great spot for people watching and the OP (which is becoming oddly trendy) seems to have provide people to watch a plenty. Beware of open mic night.

    FIVE DOLLAR SHAKE *Organic Oatmeal Stout*Espresso*VT Maple Syrup* GOOD STUFF
    Parker S.

    This is an awesome little place to stop in for whatever kind of drink, anytime. The "Five Dollar Shake" is great, try it! And they have a great warm cocktail drink menu -- the Cider something was good! And if you're lucky you'll catch some good tunes happening here too! Definitely a good go-to spot! Cheers!

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    Nicole L.

    I was looking for a place that played life music since moving from N.Y.C to Vermont. I was pleasantly surprised at the talent that night. It was a week night so it wasn't very packed but our service was exceptional. Our waitress was kind and gave us prompt service. The food was fresh and very good. (Healthy portions) I absolutely loved the chill vibe in this place. It's a very laid back relaxed atmosphere. Eclectic, funky, chill establishment to come to for great music and food. You won't be disappointed. Jeans & t-shirt is all you really need in this place. I'm looking forward to my next visit. I love unpretentious places!!!

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    Nothing great at the restaurant. so-so tacos, so-so salads, so so fries etc. I like the scene next door, when they have good music.

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    This place is a bar/coffee shop/cafe/performance space with the feel of a squat. I mean that in the best possible way.

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    What a warm happy vibe in this place. Great music with no cover charge and cheap beer. kid friendly :)

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    The Venetian Soda Lounge

    The Venetian Soda Lounge

    4.3
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    0.6 mi

    Went here with my mom during a trip to Burlington and we had a very nice time! The soda lounge is…read morelocated within the Soda Plant - a collection of small businesses and artists all within an old soda factory. We both ordered the eggnog mudslide, a holiday special, which were served quickly and were very delicious. The night we went was their weekly karaoke night which we didn't know ahead of time, but it was fun! It seems to be a group of regulars who like to sing and the vibe was fun and laid back. The employee running karaoke was super nice and friendly and overall the whole place had really good vibes. I think we'll definitely be back next time we visit Burlington!

    Beautifully decorated and super friendly cocktail bar located in the historic building that…read moreformerly housed the Venetian Soda Company. We visited last night and it happened to be during Karaoke time. The crowd was super chill, friendly, and very supportive of the singers. Everyone was having a great time and the vibe was pretty amazing, kind of felt like a speakeasy. There were people sitting at the bar, people clapping in the seats in front of the stage, and people knitting in the back. There were empty tables last night, but from what I read, it can get pretty crowded here. We ordered the Mudslides and they were really good, but a little too icy. Service was friendly and we felt very comfortable here. Loved the decor with the historic photos, the colored lights and the comfortable old style chairs. We'll be back on our next visit to Burlington!

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    Devil Takes a Holiday

    4.4
    (31 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Earlier this month we spent the weekend in Burlington and this was recommended by a friend. The…read morespace is so cool and used to house a coffee shop. The drink menu has a ton of options and you could tell the bartenders really poured there heart into the drinks. It was great to see their skills on display and the different combinations they were able to craft. Definitely a great spot for a pre or post dinner drink!

    This place was at the top of my list for my first visit to Burlington. We visited in the late…read moreafternoon on a Sunday. It was a gorgeous day and we were able to sit outside, which I really enjoyed. They were umbrellas above us, which were much needed when it started to drizzle! I enjoyed the waiter, although my wife did not. He talked a lot and everything I asked him was his favorite. It didn't seem genuine. Especially when the table sat down next to us and everything they wanted or was his favorite too. We were disappointed that the one thing we wanted on the menu was not available for food. They're mocktails were a normal price and their cocktails were a little pricey, but well worth it for the craft that they were doing. I enjoyed both of the cocktails that I had, although was disappointed that they didn't have the monkey brains cocktail that I wanted anymore. Overall, it was a cute place and I'd probably go back to have a cocktail.

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    Frankie's

    Frankie's

    4.7
    (49 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The bartender was telling me that Frankie's was listed by Boston Magazine as one of the best…read moreup-and-coming restaurants in the U.S. when it first opened, and they're clearly still living up to that standard. I ordered the Something Fun cocktail, which was fruity, refreshing, and beautifully presented with blue salt speckled around the rim of the glass. For dinner, I had the whole trout in a dill sauce with a side of purple cauliflower. Everything is locally sourced, and while the menu features a few staples, it changes daily. Each menu is date-stamped, which I'm obsessed with--it's a great reminder of how fresh everything is. Vermont generally has a great local food scene, and I really appreciate the thoughtfulness behind the ingredients, presentation, and overall quality. Frankie's is a restaurant I'd highly recommend for groups, family dinners, date nights, or even corporate dinners. I'd love to come back and explore more of their wine selection. The staff is incredibly welcoming, happy to chat, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Expect to spend around $75 per person for a meal, a side or appetizer, and one drink.

    Burlington local, first time going to Frankie's. Only hear good things about it…read more Pros: service, quality/freshness of food The service was top notch from when we first entered until we left. We were immediately greeted and seated. They helped take our coats/hang them for us. We were always closely attended to and given time if more was needed. The homemade pasta dish we got with greens and mushrooms was fantastic! My bf liked the shrimp appetizer/smaller dish and we all liked the trout, but it seemed a little mushy/overcooked. Cons: loud/bad acoustics, dim, portion size(only for one specific dish) A little hard to hear inside when it's at peak capacity. Was at dinner with a group of four and it was quite hard to hear the person diagonally across from me the entire night. Lighting was a little too dim for my personal liking but others may not mind(for example, it was darker inside than it was outside at 6pm). Food was overall very good. The disappointments were a clam dish we couldn't even first find any clams in and then the two people who got them when we divided up the dish only got two each! And the side greens, seemed overcooked and were over-salted. Would definitely try it again would recommend to others.

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    The Whiskey Room

    The Whiskey Room

    4.0
    (117 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I was a little hesitant coming here because great food is just as important to me as great drinks,…read moreand the menu was very limited. The menu listed only two mains: a "Charred Oat Burger" and a "Short Rib Toastie" in addition to two salads and four "shareables". I believe there were one or two specials that day as well, one being Steak Frites. But the food reviews were good and the drink reviews were great so I decided to go. Even if I had second thoughts the welcome from Bob the bartender when I entered (first customer when I arrived at 5:00 opening time) seemed so sincere that not staying was out of the question. I took my seat at the bar (supposedly rebuilt with materials from a bar in Ireland that closed). Bob was great, with an enthusiasm for great whiskey that he couldn't hide if he tried, and didn't seem to mind that I'm not enough of a connoisseur to have many opinions of my own. Between other customers that soon filled the place he kept me talking and I'm not much of a talker. About whiskey, where I'm from, Burlington in general, and he gave me some tips on some lesser-known Vermont attractions I didn't know about. Their whiskey collection was large and from many lands. Having just returned from Ireland I was pleased to see several I remember from my visit - not just the usual Jamesons here! I prefer a cocktail to straight whiskey though, so it was Sazeracs tonight. Two specialties. First the Rosemary's Sazerac: Bulleit Rye, rosemary syrup, Peychauds bitters, rinse of Laphroaig, torched rosemary sprig. My second was also a Sazerac: their Irish Sazerac, made with an Irish whiskey and other ingredients which I've forgotten. Both drinks were fantastic, generous with the alcohol, and made with attention to details like properly-sized ice cubes (large) and pre-chilled glasses. For food I got the "Charred Oak Burger." I don't know where the "oak" comes in. The only burger on the menu, it was made with two thin patties, a great quantity of whiskey & honey-glazed pork belly in large pieces, kimchi mayo, and a brioche bun. One of the most interesting burgers I've had in a long time. Even though it was a bit overstuffed more due to the pork belly than the patties I managed to eat it without it falling apart, a common problem with burgers. Instead of the fries it came with I elected to get the roasted Brussels sprouts instead, a special shareable of the day. I don't think I was charged extra even though it was a rather large portion. These were excellent too, sweet and bacony with no bitterness. As it got busier the noise level increased but only moderately. I liked the music playing, a mix of blues and energetic classic rock. Overhearing other conversations I could tell that these were discerning customers who took their whiskey seriously and asked detailed questions before settling on their choice of libation. Just two things on the dessert menu: Chocolate Overload and Caramel Sea Salt Cheesecake. I got the Overload: chocolate cake with Bailey's Irish Cream sauce. Nothing special but I enjoyed it; a nice way to finish the meal. It was big enough that I took about half home, along with half the Brussels sprouts. This is definitely a place I want to come back to. I wish the food menu was more extensive but that burger and sprouts were so good I could see repeating the same menu again, trying new specialty cocktails next time.

    Stopped by on Wednesday during a road trip, fantastic drinks, friendly staff, and an amazing live…read moresinger! Great vibes and fun crowd singing along.

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    Leunig's Bistro

    Leunig's Bistro

    4.0
    (937 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    44 years in business

    Lovely little place in downtown Vermont…read more I came here with my girlfriend for our celebration. We had a great time. We went late and so we got their reduced price menu (last hour). It was very reasonable. We ordered an entree and two apps. Everything was super tasty and served quickly. I look forward to coming here again!

    I wanted this to be special. I wanted it to excel. It let me down in so many ways. Five people,…read morefour appetisers, two wine and one beer, and four main courses. I was lured here because someone said it was better than Bistro de Margo; it was not. Service was good from the server and poor from the bus boys and kitchen. The kitchen failed in many ways. Could I give it fractional scorse it would be 2.6. The server was good and had a phenomenal memory to take all our orders with no notes. Wow! The three appetizers were delivered out of order. One came. Fast forward 20 minutes; the remaining two came out. The appetizer dishes were never cleared. They hung around until we decided not to have desert! The appetizers were underwhelming; how can you screw up a Caesar salad? The main courses disappointed in many ways. The dishes were serverd luke warm. Mussels were dehydrated on top of the heap and obvioulsy sat under a heat map. The steaks were cooked well but accompaniments were cold, cool, or barely warm; take your pick none were appetizing. The plates were stone cold which didn't help. Finally after dinner was served and eaten and plates cleared for deserts we did not order the remaining plates and debis were cleared from the table. Not good. Not professional. Not worth the money. The wines were good. The beer was good. Dinner came to $275 plus another $60 tip. It wasn't worth it. There is clealry issues in the kitchen and staff. They were simply not into it. I would not come back. If you want a French dinner look elsewhere or just don't try that in Burlington.

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    Mediterranean Pasta Salmon, Roasted Red Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Spinach, Cavatappi Pasta with a Feta Parmesan Cream
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