Delicious food always! Go with a friend and get a bastard bang and a sandwich and split. You won't regret it. read more

The Cafe Hot - Number 9 and Bastard Bing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Had breakfast at The Cafe HOT on Sunday morning. A funky morning spot with a lot of twists on breakfast staples. Quality: A cafe that is trying out some fun things with their breakfast sandwiches. The Brakefast Sandwich, included crispy cheese, egg, harissa, herbs, and miso on a milkbun. A lot of unique flavors hit at once. The Number 9 was potentially even better with hot honey and a chicken fried egg on a biscuit. They also have some great coffee options. Quantity: Solid size sandwiches. Value: $3-$6 for Coffee Beverages. $11 for the Brakefast Sandwich. $10 for the The Number 9. Ambiance: The Cafe HOT is a coffee and breakfast sandwich spot in Burlington. The unique logo really stands out, when walking by. They have a few tables set up outside, then a small dining room inside. You can order inside or at a small window. Crowd: A good number of people eating in and taking food to go. Service: Friendly, but still COVID restrictions in place. Parking: Plenty of street parking. read more

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Totally recommend! Almost didn't come here because I was worried about how I could have a breakfast sandwich without bacon... but was so intrigued by this "chicken fried egg"... the hot honey fried egg sandwhich was delicious and totally unique!!! The person taking our order was very helpful, gave us great recommendations. Also tried the espresso "bonut"... yum!! read more

Good, dense food. The GBC was AMAZING and had a lot of powdered sugar. The donuts flavorful and tall. Biscuits were crispy and delicious. The number 8 special with the chicken-fried egg and pickled zucchini was a rockin' blend of flavors packed in to a poppy seed bun. W for the win! read more

The number 8 is the most unique and most delicious breakfast sandwich I have ever ate. Wow, words cannot describe it accurately enough. Chicken fried egg was the breakfast staple I never new I existed but now need. Additionally, the espresso was phenomenal - I had a flat white and it was perfect. Last, but certainly not least, the person that took our order was genuinely the nicest human - helped us customize our order with the perfect little adds for each of us. I added avocado and hubby added hot sauce (per him the perfect amount of heat). Honestly a kick a$$ place - favorite spot we tried in Vermont, perfect ending to our trip. read more

The Cafe Hot - Number 8 with Avocado and Number 8 with Hot Sauce. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

It's soooooo good I got the raven sammich and it was to good for a paper sleeve the one thing is that it's too messy to a paper sleeve if we had a card board box instead of the paper it would have been better. I also love that you can loan comic books because I LIVE for comics the service was nice the person who put in our peers was funny and kept talking about the gf marang and he was a comic nerd that I could tell and I love with a family of comic nerds. The place was also full of super classy stuff and I love it so honestly thanks for the best food I've ever had. read more

Good service, good espresso, cool fusion of old school diner meets modern coffee shop vibe. The only food I had was an interesting biscuit espresso donut, which was good but not mind blowing. read more

This place blew me away. Rarely do you go somewhere where everything on the menu knocks it out of the park. There was no time to take pictures as we ate everything we ordered was so good! During my visit I tasted the brakefast sandwich, the number 9 HOT-honey-chicken-fried biscuit, and the espresso glaze cronut. On the brakefast sandwich, the griddled cheese is wrapped around the egg and then the other veggies and sauce plus the bun is the perfect balance and combination of flavors. Definitely a sandwich that requires two-hands and a table. The chicken-fried egg in the number 9 sandwich is like nothing I've ever had. Battering and frying an egg? Wow. The biscuit is also the perfect balance. Same goes for the cronut. Just amazing. As someone who prefers bacon or sausage with a hot breakfast, I can say I didn't miss it one bit at this meat-free restaurant. The day we were there, they were also handing out complimentary creemees. Overall, the best food with very friendly staff. read more

BEST donuts I have ever had. Not sure what their secret is but I don't even eat sweets and my gf made me try their donut and it was a life changing experience. Love it! Audrey & Giovanni read more

It's been a while since my last visit, so I was excited to see new menu items! Breakfast Sammich - same delish crispy cheese-skirted egg sammich, add avocado, as my last visit! Hot Honey Chicken Fried Biscuit - whoa. This thing I must write home about. A freshly baked, crispy-edged biscuit, with a battered & chicken fried folded egg omelette, & drizzled w/hot honey. A MUST get! Bastard Bing - another whoa. A tortilla (bing) wrapped around so many tastes & textures that every bite is a little different - crunchy, sweet-spicy, cilantro-herby, savory & chewy. Another MUST GET. Black Sesame Mochi Cake - a slice of black sesame mochi with toasty sesame seeds encrusted on it. Crispety-chewy in each bite, the perfect mildly sweet treat! I ordered ahead online, & it was all ready on the dot as promised. Super easy ordering, friendly window service, & delicious food. Exactly what every morning should look like!! read more

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this place was such a great find for breakfast in Burlington. Small menu but very unique and clearly well thought-out items. I got the raven which was excellent - the cashier was kind enough to help me pick between multiple options and pointed out the unique trait of the raven being the tortilla in the middle of the sandwich which gives a lovely crunch. Coffee was good too and prices were reasonable for the size of the sandwiches. I would go back! read more

The Cafe Hot - Raven - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Worth the hype! We got the bastard bing and chief in sandwich and both were so good. We couldn't believe there wasn't any meat in the chicken sandwich, it was very impressive. The biscuit was also tasty. The staff was very nice and this place is definitely worth stopping by! read more

Such a great place! They know my daughter (Cassandra!) the greeting she gets when she walks in is so sweet! She has food allergies and she is able to enjoy many items from their menu. Very distinct Flavors and anything I have tried from there is very good. I will be stopping back next time I am in Burly!! read more

The Cafe Hot - Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Got there right when they opened on a Sunday and was overwhelmed despite researching the menu extensively before coming in lol. Staff was immediately welcoming and had no qualms about giving me the rundown on their offerings. Ended up getting the brakefast sandwich, my partner got the raven. Freaking GOOD. Staff and overall vibe really sold it for me as well as the delicious breakfast. Before you leave, get the GBC, do it and thank me later! read more

The Cafe Hot - the front of the building - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Best breakfast sandwich I everrrrrr had!!! Great music, service and vibe!! Celebrated our son's 18th bday her and they generously gave us a birthday donut! read more

We were told to check out The Cafe Hot on our visit to Burlington, and we really couldn't have picked a better first stop. We met Travis at the window, and he was super friendly and welcoming. He walked us through the menu, and we decided on their signature breakfast sandwich and some bonuts. The bonuts are really a holy matrimony between donuts and biscuits.. I think we fell in love. The creamsicle chocolate chip, espresso glaze, and mint chocolate chip were all great. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Burlington that they at least make a stop for bonuts! read more

The Cafe Hot - Creamsicle chocolate chip bonut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The vibe here is definitely unique for church street. However, it gave me a kind of dirty feeling, & their lack of menus other than from the online ordering page was slightly irritating & inefficient. The breakfast sandwich was great, but I would not pay $18 for a sandwich and donut when not in a more upper end establishment (but that's just me personally). Mask required to enter, vax card required to stay. read more

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This is a public service announcement: If you want your palate's standards ruined for the next 24 hours, go here and order whatever it is the basterd bing is. The basterd bing promises a novel flavor and texture combination that will make you look at all your other favorite foods and ask, "Why am I eating this instead of a basterd bing?" You've tried breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, breakfast platters, deconstructed breakfasts, etc. But have you tried the basterd bing? I just inhaled mine, and am seriously considering tucking my dignity safely away in the glove box and going back for another. Maybe I'll wear one of those disguise eyeglasses with a goofy mustache attached? This is the sort of insanity you introduce into the world when you serve something like this. read more

Fantastic breakfast creations are served here. My dining partner and myself agreed this was among the best breakfast creations we've ever had. We shared a breakfast sandwich and the bastard bing! We honestly didn't know everything they contained(check out the online menu) but the combination of flavors in each creatio. was extraordinary! The breakfast sandwich was a fried cheese wrapped scrambled with 2 types of sauces on a delicious bun! My dining partner wasn't sure what was in the breakfast bing since it was an explosion of various flavors. We had a cider donut which was excellent as well. Coffee was very good! Service was very friendly and fairly quick. Atmosphere was okay, but music was a bit too heavy and way too loud for breakfast! Highly recommended for one of the best and unique breakfasts you'll ever have! read more

The chicken fried egg sandwich is amazing and so well balanced with just the right balance of acid and texture! Vibe is great and decor is perfect. Donuts are delicious and we need all the good donuts we can get in this town. Service was warm and friendly. Been 3 times and it's been consistently good. read more

WOW- a must, the number 8 or 9 fight for my favorite. Biscuit is amazing texture so prob have to give it to the number 9 as my top spot. The chicken fried EGG?!! The first and only place I've seen it and it is genius. Came here for the first time a year ago and recommend it to everyone I know visiting the area. read more

The Cafe Hot - 8 in the back with hot honey (a must get) and the 9 in front with pickled veg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

An interesting sandwich spot! With a cool and casual atmosphere to match the vibe, I highly recommend dropping by for a bite and a brew.

WOW!!!!! I have been wanting to come here for weeks and I finally made the trip for a little pre-finals studying treat. I got the number 8, it's a chicken fried egg!! I don't know how you chicken fry and egg but keep doin what you're doin. other friends had the biscuits with hot honey and the breakfast sandwich with miso! yum! Server was super nice and made it an overall amazing experience. I love you cafe hot!!!! p.s. it said it was closed on monday online but we went and it was open so give it a shot! read more

The Cafe Hot - breakfast sandwich (top), number 8 (bottom) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Love the sandwiches especially one with honey. Latte was great. Love that or is vegan

Wow! This is definitely a Vermont treasure. After living here from Texas, I was a little disappointed and underwhelmed by a lot of the food options in Vermont. Most of the good food here is Nepalese, Thai, or Vietnamese. Cafe HOT is an exception to the rule here. Their homemade hot sauce is exceptional, and the sandwiches are fantastic. I also had a maple donut that was incredible as well--it was doughy in the center, slightly crispy on the outside l, and flaky throughout. The breakfast sandwich was erupting with flavor. It's a cardinal sin to visit this place and to not order the hot sauce on your sandwich. read more

Ive said it once and ill say it again, cafe hot is something special. The food is unrivaled in flavor, its balanced and fresh, while also somehow being both light and filling. Everything is made in house, and it shows. The owners are also just the nicest people, always willing to chat- even if its a blizzard... I went here for breakfast on my birthday and somehow they heard about it and had a birthday candle in one of my bonuts for me. Best. Breakfast. In. Burlington read more

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it is high time that I review this place. i will preface this review with the fact that I was a regular here, like the most regular, regular as in there was a point where I went every single day. I've been there over 100 times easily. I've since moved out of Burlington, and yearn for the café HOT. daily. Food: pure wizardry, my favorite items were the bonuts, Basterd Bing(make it vegan) and the raven. The Bing is just the perfect mixture of texture and flavour. The texture is just amazing, the crunchy chip in the center surrounded, and fresh crispy red cabbage, partner with a combination of seeds and soft perfectly ripe avocados. It just feels good in your mouth. The flavour depth of the Bing is bonkers, the hint of sweetness from the hoisin paired with miso gives you an umami explosion. The pickled red onions give it a nice sour flavor. Lots of punchy, intense flavors that's then cut through with avocado, and herbs, it just works. Bonuts: if you love biscuits or donuts, you'll love these. They've really nailed the southern style biscuit, and then they top it with so many wild glazes that I would have never thought. Rhubarb basil? Get outta town. Mexican hot chocolate, yeah they've done it. Maple caraway!? Delicious. My all time favorite is lavender dip. Coffee program: just like their food menu they've very meticulously picked coffee that stands up to the intense flavours. Their baristas are well trained and make fantastic coffee. You cannot go wrong with anything on their coffee menu. (Not coffee but the beet lemonade is the perfect refreshing summer drink) Service: extremely friendly and efficient. I am vegan and they were extremely accommodating. If it's not super busy they'll even strike up a conversation with you. Ambiance: this spot is immaculately clean. the music is great, thrash metal, to 70s country to Björk. The old menu board, the great calligraphy and art. It's just a fun fast paced place to gather. I would often run into my other dirtbag friends here the morning after a night out, reviving ourselves before another day of work. I miss the food and people at this place. If you visit Burlington and don't visit the café HOT. you are a big loser dork! read more

I had read about the arrival of this restaurant downtown. Today I finally had an opportunity to go. I scanned the door for a sign regarding their mask policy, and there was no sign. At all. Other than a sign about needing a vaccine card to sit. I have such a thing so I walked in sans mask. My partner and I found the menu terribly confusing and the items on it not particularly appealing. As I was standing there in line, I decided despite being baffled and not enticed by the menu that I would stay and try the least tortured item in the menu. At that point, one of the owners started shouting at the room in general a long soliloquy about going to the website and reading the menu before getting to the register to order. Apparently, people who are confused by the menu's presentation in person need to do their homework in line before arriving at the register. I was trying to block out his incredibly loud and annoying interruption to everyone's morning groove, when he spotted me without a mask. He pointed at me and then disappeared. He came back with a mask (from god knows where) and handed it to me. I do not put on strange masks handled by other people. I am perfectly happy to comply with requests to put on my own mask. I have no problem scanning a door for a mask request. There was none. Needless to say, I did not stay. I did not order one of their concoctions of tortured food, I did not check the website to make sure I understood prior to ordering, and I did go to a kind, quiet, yummy alternative (where I happily complied with their masking sign). read more

The Cafe Hot was great! Amazing service, great food I would recommend their breakfast sandwich so sad I'm just visiting I would have this every week read more

The raven breakfast sandwich was absolutely delicious. Quick and friendly service despite being constantly busy.

We were quite intrigued to try this place after discovering their "chicken fried egg" and reading all the rave reviews and they certainly did not disappoint. We got the brakefast sandwich (which my husband ended up eating because "fresh herbs" included cilantro, which I wasn't aware of and really hate) and the number 8 (which is how I'd prefer to eat all my eggs from now on, completely unrecognizable as eggs and better than any chicken substitute I've had!). The sauces and flavors were sooo good. We also tried the coffee and blueberry doughnuts - they were very dense but great flavor! Really friendly service as well. Honestly, recommend going in here just to check out the decor if you're in the neighborhood - those folks are creative. read more

Dreaming of a Brake fast sandwich right now. The cheese is crispy. The eggs are fluffy and the sauce is incredible.

This place is amazing. It was really busy but worth the wait. It's a must go if you are ever in the area.

Never had a bonut before, absolutely amazing. Biscuit was ok. Good coffee. Bonut out of this world.

They make vegetarian so tasty. I had the breakfast sandwich and it felt like a guilty pleasure. Staff are friendly and provide good recommendations based on my desires. I didn't even miss bacon! read more

The Cafe HOT serves up food that is an entire experience. Order at the window, wait patiently...and then try not to embarrass yourself while you enjoy. Their breakfast sandwiches are other-worldly, but also? Let's talk about the biscuits. They'll take a biscuit and make it into a breakfast sandwich...amazing. They'll also make them into donuts (bonuts, as it were)...mind-blowing. read more

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Live this place. I was actually very surprised, there's a bust of flavor in their vegetarian sandwich soooo good

Great cafe! The food was so delicious and good coffee as well. I ordered the number 9 sandwich and got a maple latte read more

The Cafe Hot - Maple latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Everything here is amazing. Everything. The bonuts (biscuit donuts!) are not to be missed. And the breakfast sandwiches are so good. Plus the staff are so friendly and personable. Definitely must try! read more

The Cafe Hot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

We had time for one breakfast in Burlington and I'm SO glad we chose The Cafe HOT. Staff were super friendly and helped us narrow it down (we didn't realize on the way in they are a no meat/vegetarian place). The Raven (+ milk bun) and the #8 Special were both outstanding, biscuits are top tier, and the bonut was unique and delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

The Cafe Hot - The raven, number 8, biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burlington, Vermont