Five stars if Elijah is cooking, or Xenon. 3 if he's not there, The new owners do not understand beef. Or the other American "standards". Fried chicken is an unnecessary menu item in my opinion. Reorganization and expanded beer selection is good though. Service is adequate to friendly. read more

What a great place, great food at fair prices, friendly staff. I recommend this place, it's a neighborhood favorite. read more

The Shopping Bag - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Apparently cooks dont know that onion rings are supposed to be dredge and fried. Ordered 2 burgers (unnamed and cowboy) both had stacks of raw onion and tasted like ass even after removing the excess onion. Glad the old owners could cash out while burlington was still desirable. This town will be like every other skeezy dunkin donuts town in MA, RI, CT. Thanks read more

They say it's the best burger in Burlington and I was not disappointed. From a hole in the wall, minimart comes The Sizzler and many other special burgers that are just darn good. Lots of meat great toppings a little hard to eat in the car as it was so juicy it melted through my silver paper but other than that A+ experience. read more

The Shopping Bag - The Sizzler. Yummy but a bit hard to eat in the car -- double the paper so it doesn't leak! - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Still some of the best burgers in the Queen City. Fresh ground beef patties and toppings cooked to perfection nice and juicy. read more

The Shopping Bag - The Sizzler add onion ring to the burger - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The steak & cheese was delicious. The location is very sketch though. The wait wasn't too bad, could have been quicker. Gave 3 stars only because of the uncomfortable area and vibes. The food was great. read more

Wow! Best. Hamburger! What was so good? - fresh meat - fresh bun - fresh toppings - great taste - large serving sizes (we couldn't finish it all) - crispy fries - made to order - fair price This was an unexpected hidden jewel. The grill is inside a convenience type store that also sells fresh meats. There is no seating, so this is a to go meal. But the food stands on its own merit and deserves a 5 star rating! Next time you have a taste for a burger, try The Shopping Bag! read more

The Shopping Bag - Basic cheeseburger, fries, and the Sizzler. - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

One of the most overhyped burgers ever in a corner store with no seating. Rude staff that probably get by on locals stopping by every day. The only highlight was the French fries! read more

Great food...sometimes. Nonexistent ambience ("restaurant" is located behind the freezers of a convenience store). Service is usually downright bad (a bunch of apparent employees appearing annoyed they have to look up from their phones to hand you an order) and oftentimes just rude (dismissive "I don't know" when asked about an order taking longer than a half hour). The excellent quality of ingredients would make up for this lackluster service....if the orders were consistently correct....or even consistently well-prepared. I've had amazing burgers here, and I've regretted wasting nearly $25 on lunch here in equal measure. Go here if you feel adventurous, otherwise skip it. read more

Some of the best French fries. Burgers are good but I wish they would use different buns to take it up a notch

I freaking love this place. I only find myself in this neighborhood once or twice a year, and I always make a point to come to Shopping Bag. I always have my dog with me when I come on this particular trip, and I ordered her a plain hot dog with no bun and specified in the online order that it was for my dog so they would not put anything on it. They sent her own container with a special message for her, with her own hot dog all cut up, and some extra bacon to boot. How do you not love a place that is so AMAZING to a dog?!?! Their burgers and fries are mind-blowing. I love this place. Wish I lived closer. read more

The Shopping Bag - This is the treat they sent for my pup! - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The Shopping Bag offers some solid burgers in extremely casual setting. It is a longstanding Burlington institution and by trying the food, it is easy to see why people flock to this humble establishment. The El Diablo Burger is a great option, especially if you like your food a bit spicy. The french fries are pretty stellar, as well. If you are craving a good old burger and find yourself in Burlington, Vermont, head on over to the Shopping Bag. While you might look at the exterior and think that no way could this be the place that people talk about, but once you bite into the burger, you will realize what everyone that recommends this place means when they call it a must try for great burgers. read more

This place was a pleasant college-greasy-spoon surprise. The guys at the grill were gruff and efficient. The two burgers were made as requested with changes to the cheese and condiments handled correctly. Most of the customers seem to be neighborhood locals so if you're staying at a hotel during covid make sure to get any ketchup or utensils you may need. The hamburgers were large and very tasty. The next time I go I want to see if they will tell me what spices they use on the burgers. If you happen to know the spice mix please let me know! We got onion rings and a large fries. Both were crunchy deep-fried yumminess. Will definitely eat here any time I'm in Burlington. read more

The Shopping Bag - Onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Good old fashion burgers with inventive toppings. Veggie patties/ beyond burgers available. So good! I will be dreaming of these until my next visit to Burlington read more

The Shopping Bag - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Cheeseburger was huge and toppings super fresh. Burger made to order but it was overcooked (well done) for my taste. Patties are super thick so it should be easy to leave some pink in there man!!! Medium, medium, medium. I got the Double Doug (which is basically just a double cheeseburger with whatever cheese, condiments, veggies you want) for 6.95 plus tax. Definitely worth it. I could only eat half at one sitting! Some undesirable crackhead drunk homeless vagrant types milling around that neighborhood and if I was a hot young chickie, I doubt I'd want to be down there all alone, especially at night, no way. When I walked in, a wannabe gangsta homeslice homeskillet was yelling really loud across the establishment to the guy that made my cheeseburgah and was using a bunch of fbombs, which don't usually bother me none as I ain't virgin to such sayin's , but I'm not a huge fan of them in public places, especially right when I walk in the door. There were little neighboorhood kids like 8 feet away buying stuff like candy at the counter so I thought that was super uncool. Employees were obviously used to it and totally ok with it...just be aware...may not want to bring the rugrats with you here. Prices seem fair and they take credit cards! You order at the main checkout counter and he enters your order into their computer system and it gets transferred across the room to the grill...that said, go to grill to look at menu and figure out what you want to order, then head to cashier counter behind you to give him your order and pay, then head back to the grill to get your grub. Easy. Nothing to it. Takes a bit of time to get your grub since it's made to order, but that ain't no thing. They do tenders, mozzarella sticks, hot dogs, wings, subs, fries, o rings...good prices and big servings! I'll come back, knowing full well in advance that I might see some people and hear some people I don't really want to. Strictly to go service here. I saw no tables anywhere...oh and it's inside a convenience store so you can pick up all that stuff too if you want, including craft beers, lottery tickets, and cigs. read more

The Shopping Bag - Double Doug...beast!!! - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Wow. This place reminded me never to judge a book by its cover. The FoodTV Network didn't judge - they voted the Sizzler burger here as the best burger in Vermont. The visible: a neighborhood liquor store The hidden: AMAZING BURGERS & FRIES We ordered a Sizzler (cheeses, sauce, pickles), an Outlaw (cheese/bbq sauce/onion ring) - $8.59 ea - and a medium fries from the cashier. Then - our first hint of how good the burgers were: the guys hard at work on the grill said it would be 15-20mins bc they were working on TEN burgers ahead of us. At 8pm on a Tuesday! So ok no problem, we wait, & watch people come in & out, picking up their orders and grabbing beer or other things from the liquor store. When our order came up, everything was blazing hot - especially those fries! Which are REALLY GOOD - lightly battered-crispy fries, perfectly very salty. The burgers felt like they weighed a couple pounds each & were so hefty, I couldn't bite the whole height of either one. The Sizzler was voted best burger in Vermont & it was DELISH. It tasted like a much better quality Big Mac. The Cowboy had a fat onion ring & bbq sauce & cheese. Yummy - but I liked the Sizzler better. Only after we ate half our (1/2 lb) burgers did we realize we could order a "mini" of any burger (1/4 lb each). So we have leftovers for tomorrow! I would absolutely go out of my way to get back here for a Sizzler & those great fries. They even have Impossible & Black Bean burgers here, so there's something for everyone! read more

It doesn't look like much but this little hole in wall produces some serious flavor in the burgers you won't go hungry here good portion of fries and the burger was big read more

The Shopping Bag - This is the sizzler burger with everything on it. - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Once again excellent burgers for a reasonable price. Got to love the shopping bag! So much character in the heart of the Old North End. Don't change a thing. read more

The Shopping Bag - Sizzler w/onion ring. Extra mayo extra pickle for one bomb ass burger. $15-20 burgers elsewhere got nothing on "The Bag" trust me! - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The burgers are beyond good they are delicious It's a quirky little place... fun to stop in The burgers are made to order and so yummy. read more

Finally made it to the shopping bag and was not disappointed, I got the sizzler- it was MASSIVE juicy and rich, It is about as good a classic burger as you can get. I generally prefer things like avo, bbq, peppers/onions etc on mine to spice up the flavor... but I didnt wanna stray from what theyre known for. If youre looking For an exceptional classic burger and a local beer definitely stop by! read more

The Shopping Bag - The Sizzler Burger - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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The Sizzler burger is amazing! One of the best you will have, They bring in fresh ground beef from their burtcher shop in the back. The sprinkle special seasoning on the burger as they cook it. Friendly service too. I have the fries with crazy and it was also super dleiccious. The process: Go to the grocery register and put your order in and pay. Grocery guys hands you a ticket. Go over to the cooking area and hand the cook the ticket. Wait in the store or outside while your burger are being cooked. It's cramped inside but no big deal. I like how you get to see your burger cooking. Everyone is friendly. Oh, and credit cards are accepted! read more

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Awesome food!! The service was great!! All employees were very polite!! Will definitely go back. read more

The Shopping Bag - The Sizzler.... Loaded!!! - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The food is amazing!! My personal favorite is the El Diablo burger, with Cajun fries, and jalapeño poppers A little pricy but so worth it! Everything is made to order so nothing will ever be cold or old. Highly recommend!! read more

The next time I came back here and tried to order the same thing I had ordered last time, they gave me a dark over-fried chicken patty, which made me sick. Not the chicken breast type sandwich from before. I gave them another chance and came back one more time and asked if I could get this type of chicken sandwich that I had ordered here previously, not the spongey circular chicken patty that they'd given me last time...and when I opened my sandwich after I left and it was another overcooked chicken patty. Everything about it different from the original sandwich I reviewed, even the oil they used on these last two smelled harsh, heavy, and extra greasy. So I loved the first time I ordered here, but since it has been consistently a different experience. Bummer, probably won't go back after trying again twice, but the first go at them was a really good chicken sandwich! read more

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My neighbor suggested going to this place after we went to Costco. I ordered the Sizzler. It was delicious except the bacon was poorly cooked and was all fat. I should have asked for crispy bacon. The best burger in Burlington though. Would like to see a blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese option. Oh also the fries were great. Defiantly order those. read more

The hype is real. This little grocery store has a grill inside where they cook up fast food, anything from hamburgers to chicken tenders to grilled cheese. But don't swipe left just yet - this isn't just any ole grill. The hamburgers and chicken sandwiches here are beyond delicious, probably one of the best in VT. The beef patties are thick and heavy and come stacked with a hefty dose of whatever toppings you pick. The chicken sandwiches are made grilled or crispy - with an option for spicy. No matter what you order, it'll be extremely filling.. and cheap. I think these huge burgers only ran me about $7. So why'd I knock off a star? The service - or rather the lack of. There's no reliable system in place to get the food to you. The food's made at the grill, your name is called once (and you better pray you're there to hear it), and if you don't scream back in acknowledgement, your food will be put on a rack which is behind the counter and out of sight. When you do arrive or realize you missed your name-call, you'll have to go around back to the grill and tap the grill-master on his shoulder - potentially throwing off his grilling mojo - and ask for your goods. IMO, I found this system to be amusing and got some laughs out of it but for you hangry people in a hurry, it may be... yeah. read more

The burgers are truly great! My favorite is the Diablo. They get busy on the weekends so order ahead!

3.75 stars. So it does kinda suck that you can't eat at this place but don't let that or all the incredibly ridiculous comments about the clientele keep you from having a burger here. It's definitely well above standard and worth your time. It's true that at least one of the guys that works here isn't exactly the paragon of customer service. But whatever. If you can get over that, then you can focus your time on a good burger. I will say this. Skip the Cajun fries. It takes too long to find a spot to eat the burger so they will get cold. And cold fries generally suck. So for all those people who got to enjoy great fries, congrats. Don't take the risk. My fries totally sucked and it had everything to do with temperature. The burger was good even after a 23 minute wait between purchase and actual consumption. While I wasn't a fan of the well done meat, the meat itself was clearly fresh, and the toppings were rather divine. Also, this burger was huge. Was it the best burger I have eaten? Brother please. I'm from the Deep South. But was it something that could easily hold up in the South? Yes. This was a damn good burger. While I am admittedly curious about the Heady Topper cheese on one of their burgers, the Sizzler was definitely tasty. Whether you decide to be basic or fancy, Shopping Bag is a good choice for a solid all-American meal in Burlington. Consider it if you are visiting for more than 3 days and definitely visit if you are a local. read more

Don't let the outside fool you, there is a tasty burger waiting for you inside. Plus you can buy yourself a can of beer to go with that burger. read more

My obsession with hole-in-the-wall burger joints has paid off once again! We ordered the Don and the Sizzler and both were so fantastic! I'm incredibly impressed with the high quality and flavors that come out of this tiny little place. If I lived in Burlington, I'd be a regular for sure. Two 1/2lb burgers, two sodas, and a medium fry cane to about $20. Cant beat that deal! read more

The Shopping Bag - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Absolutely amazing burgers. Defiantly order ahead as wait times can be upward of 20 mins. 100% worth the wait. I'm 20 and this is the best burger I have ever had. The El Diablo burger is the perfect spicy choice, the jalapeño poppers on the burger give it a queso feel which makes the burger 10x better. Along with hot sauce, tortilla Chips, as well as amazing beef perfectly cooked. Would recommend to anyone and being all of my friends to get burgers here! read more

First I want to clarify there is nowhere to sit and eat. It is strictly takeout. Now onto the burger. In a word simply Awesome!!! I don't throw around the word huge often but the burger was very big and even more important than that, it was the best burger I've had in years! Absolutely worth the trip. Also got a medium order of fries which were very crunchy and tasty. Reminded me a little of the Ore-Ida type but they were excellent. The price for the sizzler burger and the medium fries was $14. Well worth it! read more

I give The Shopping Bag 5 stars for ambience, surprising me and for really awesome burgers. The Shopping Bag is a little "general store"-type place in the Old North End of Burlington. It's sort of the seedier part of town. Depending on where in the Old North End you're at, it's also the hipper part of town. The Shopping Bag on the inside looks like it was established in the 1950s and then never really changed or cleaned much. It's a place you would think most people stop in to get beer and ciggies and maybe a bag of chips. However, it's so much more than that. There is a deli in the back and to the right, just as you walk in (almost invisible of you're not looking for it or aware of its existence) is a section with chalkboard menus hanging over it where they make the burgers and assorted other sandwiches. Given the environs, your first inclination would probably be to not order any food made there. Pay no attention to your first inclination. The burgers are wonderful. Be aware that all burgers are 1/2 pound of meat unless you specify you want 1/4 pound (there was so much burger I ate half of mine for dinner and the rest for breakfast and lunch). Also be aware that you can't order your food at the food counter. You must first approach the cash register at the opposite side of the store front and order there, pay and then head over to pick up your food. The guy behind the food counter was sweet. He could tell I was a complete newbie. He asked me how I wanted my patty cooked, I said medium (I prefer medium rare, but when in doubt I go for more cooked than not). I had ordered the Sizzler, a burger with bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onions (I asked for no onions), catsup, mustard and mayo. It has one state awards as best burger in Vermont. It's very very good. Mine came out medium rare which I was happy about but not everyone might be. Maybe the guy behind the counter is psychic. Maybe not. The icing on the cake was the fact that located just in front of the burger making area, is an ice cream cooler and they had Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup ice cream. Especially meaningful because my boyfriend who has some bug of flu, had eaten straight from my B&J Peanut Butter Cup ice cream pint the day before and then put it back in the freezer. Since that pint was contaminated I had thrown it away and was still complaining about it. Can you say "Oh serendipitous day"? I probably won't go back to the Shopping Cart for a while because last night I ate so much burger and ice cream that I will probably avoid both for at least a few weeks. But the next time I have a burger craving, which I often do, you can be sure that is where I will go. I also like Blue Bird Tavern burgers but that's more of an expensive sit down meal that's not ideal for take out. I used to sometimes go to Five Guys but they screwed up my orders so many times (don't put onions on my burgers unless you want me to have a silent melt down) that I've vowed never to return :) read more

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The Shopping Bag looks very much like a simple convenience store in a slightly sketchy part of town...If you can look past that, you will be glad to discover that there is a great grill inside. They feature daily specials with some amazing burgers. The most popular burger is a Scibeck(sp???) Sizzler. It is a monster of a burger and greasily delicious. It also happens to be huge, gigantic, monstrous! One of these will have you feeling full for a day! Go ahead- try it. Just remember to call ahead so you don't have to wait for it to be grilled- you can just pick it up!!! read more

The Shopping Bag - The Sizzler! - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Convenience store that happens to sell a mean burger and fries $5 Sizzler Burger - Contained: Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo and a perfectly cooked beef patty - Featured on Food Network as the best burger in Vermont. I don't know if that's true, but it was pretty tasty and big enough to split with a friend. Medium Fries (Price Unknown, my friend paid): Thicker fries, they kind of remind me of the fries at Five Guys, only crispier and saltier. If you don't like a lot of salt on your fries, I recommend that you tell the guy making them to lay off the salt. read more

The Shopping Bag - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The Shopping Bag is our go to place for a burger fix in Burlington. Always freshly ground beef, fresh veggies, and the service is good, for a 1/2 deli 1/2 convenience store. There's no seating or waiting area, just grab and go, but don't let that deter you from trying them out! We first decided to try from hearing of the Scibek, but saw the Cowboy and it's been our favorite. My husband now chooses to have a doughnut on all of his burgers, thanks to Shopping Bag. read more

The Shopping Bag - My custom burger: Bad Navari - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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The food is very delicious and great price point. Loved my cripsy chicken sandwich. Cheeseburger pretty good too and I enjoyed the french fries. Knocking off two stars because masks are required in VT right now but the store didn't enforce it. Glad I was with spouse so he could watch the kids in our car. read more

Those burgers are great, fresh hamburger meat and made to order. Therefore it might take 30 mins before they would get done for you depending on the line. And the only waiting area is basically convinience store. The store door is always open so it can,be hot or cold while you wait for your order. But I guess lack of dining area and decent waiting area is the reason they keep they prices reasonable? On the back of the store there's a meat store. Parking can be though during the week at punch time. read more

Got a burger with onion rings on it. Really good burger. Most definitely one of the best places for a burger in town. read more

The Shopping Bag - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Feels like they haven't appreciated their reputation. Burgers are mediocre at best. Barely seasoned patty that's over cooked to the point it's crumbling as soon as you take your first bite, and condiments are just sloppy. Fries are frozen and straight from Sysco. Service is as terrible as the other reviews suggest (guy at the register was on the phone arguing with his girlfriend while trying to take my order), and just generally feels like they'd rather sell cigarettes to the regulars than keep the burger grill open. Disappointed after hearing it's supposed to be one of the best burgers in the country. It definitely is not. read more