I was strolling around downtown Burlington for the day and walked by Zabby & Elf's on my adventure…read more The big front windows were open and it caught my attention because of how lively it was - so many people laughing and having a good time. I continued walking a few blocks and actually stopped to look this place up and see what it was - and immediately turned around and went back lol Such a unique space, I've never seen anything like it! Part fast casual sammiches, part buffet, part community center?? I could see why it was so popular! Everyone in this place just oozed good vibes! I went with the buffet which didn't have a TON of options but still had quite the variety especially for people that are vegetarian (I'm not but love some good veg options!). I don't even remember what all I got but it was a mix of some types of Indian dishes, chicken wings, various marinated veggies and salads. The wings were kinda meh but everything else was very yummy! They gave me a nice piece of bread to go with it and there was communal water in the center of the dining room. It was VERY affordable, I think my bill was around $15. Staff was nice and friendly, I can see why a spot like this is so popular! Definitely a unique find in Burlington!

Dearest gentle eaters, this is my FAVORITE place to eat in Burlington BAR NONE?! Why? Because you…read morewill be greeted by the happiest and most genuine and enthusiastic person ever, Miles! He exudes positivity and is such a breath of fresh air. Absolutely adore him and all the delicious foods they offer here. They have the best soup in town! Today they had a special of grilled cheese and tomato soup for $15 and boy I'm stuffed! The sweet potato soup was delectable too. If you want there is a salad bar $16 per pound and cold sandwiches of curry tuna, Reubens galore. They also offer a variety of wine and assorted local beer. The place is so cozy and everyone here is respectful and kind! Always great energy and we always leave with a smile! Our favorite dining place in Vermont! Please come and support this local eatery! Also shout out to the bathroom art and gender neutral stalls!

Locally owned and independently operated bakery with a counter dining experience. Casual ambiance…read morewith indoor and outdoor seating (garage doors that can be rolled up to expose the front of the cafe on nice days). A no laptop policy keeps things flowing and encourages folks to talk vs work. Breakfast menu is available all day while lunch starts at 11 and goes until close at 3p. We tried a few things: * croissant - super flaky and perfectly made. * breakfast sandwich - with sausage. Buttery and crispy edges toast with fried egg and melted cheese with sausage. One of my favorite breakfast sandwiches ever. * banner eighteen - a play on cheesesteak with broccoli mushrooms and shaved steak in a sesame hogie. This one had slight spice and a slight taste reminiscent of a combination pizza. It's a big sandwich and quite tasty. * oatmeal raisin cookie - not too sweet which I loved. Chewy. * fresh baquette. Bread . . . . . * maple lemonade - slightly sweet with a good bit of tartness. It was good! I'd definitely comeback here if I'm craving some sandwiches

We tried out August First when visiting the Vermont area at the recommendation of a local. We came…read moreduring a busy lunch rush, and although the cafe was crowded, the line moved quickly and we received our food fast as well. We tried the eat the east breakfast sandwich ($11) and the vermonter sandwich ($16). I especially liked the vermonter sandwich and the bread it came on. The cafe also sells various bread items and baked goods. One thing to note is that since the cafe is counter-serve, seating is also first come first serve. We were able to snag a seat right as someone left, but for that reason I would recommend coming at a less peak time if able. August First is deservedly a busy spot in Burlington and I would be there often if I were a local.

Best food I have had in a long time. Ordered: cocktails…read moreSausage crackers Whipped goat cheese Cabbage dish Harissa Chicken Wings Octopus Dish. Every dish was excellent and our bartender/server at the bar was so kind and personable. The whole experience felt so elevated and reminded me of why I love food.

Local here, sadly quite disappointed in what used to be a favorite restaurant of mine. Very good,…read moreflavorful, high quality food - but also, several negatives this last visit. Since the moment we sat down it felt like we were being rushed out of the place, we would take a last bite (or even have a few bites left of each dish) and a server would swoop in and clear our plate literally as I'd finish scooping a bite off of it. One time I had a plate under a piece of food (food that was from a separate plate the dish was originally served on) and the waiter came over and tried clearing thins and was like "can I get that one too" as if they were desperately relying on every single plate to get back to the kitchen ASAP. Very bizarre. I never had such a poor serving experience until this last visit this past week. Additionally, portion size and cost are still pushing the limits. $4 PER PITA. Give me a break. Half of the dishes we ordered need and/or do better with a pita and you're going to charge $4 per pita. Two people, two "main dishes" (salad and chicken wings - only 6 wings) and one side dish (muhammara), and one drink each... total of $150 (including tip) seems extremely extravagantly priced. I will reiterate - food is very flavorful, fresh, comes out hot, and would recommend highly if that's all the review was based upon. Unfortunately, everything else was sub par and I'm feeling let down by what used to be a total favorite place to eat. Womp womp.

Great place for individual patrons and families…read more The "30 beers" associated with this place seem to be a blend of draft and packaged beer. That said, they have a stunning selection of marquee IPAs on tap. I ordered the chicken dinner as I am a dark meat guy and that is the part served. The place fills up quickly, so get there early.

Delicious burgers! Cooked perfectly and quality meat. Fries good too. Nice side of greens if you…read morechoose greens instead of fries. 4 stars instead of five only because my husband had a salad with chicken which was very underwhelming. The server told him that it wasn't hot chicken, it was cold chicken. So he was warned, but it was just kinda meh. Come for the burgers!

A sister restaurant to Foam Brewers!…read more We spent a weekend in Burlington, VT visiting breweries, wine bars, a comedy show, eating, shopping and it was wonderful. Deep City was a recommendation for brunch from a local. It is the sister restaurant to Foam Brewers (right next door). When we walked in there was a small wait but not bad. We headed over to the brewery to grab coffee and to check it out. It is definitely a cool spot. They have a huge selection of beer, a small wine program (who knew) and small bites. Unfortunately they did not have TVs or else we would've come back to watch the football game but we did purchase some beer before heading back over for brunch at Deep City. The menu here is a little more Mexican-forward think Huevos Rancheros, but there was still plenty of items that looked appealing. We split the banana bread with maple walnut cream cheese (to die for) to share as an app which was fresh and delicious. I also ordered a fruit cup which was also good. We then shared their Huevos Verdes which is similar to Huevos Rancheros except it came with a tomatillo salsa. It was good but very sloppy to eat. Overall it was a great experience, and service was phenomenal. A great brunch place while visiting Burlington VT.

I loved this spot! I was sad to see that Penny Cluse has closed since the last time we were in the…read morearea, but discovered that Deep City is some kind of new iteration, and I'm so glad we decided to stop in for brunch. First of all, they have a parking lot, which is free to park in, which was super convenient. The menu is interesting and everything sounded so good, including the daily features (duck hash, yum)! It made it super difficult to decide what to order, but we eventually settled on the biscuits and herb gravy, the across the pond, a side of the cheesy kale, the polenta breakfast dish, and the trout and eggs. Our server was super patient and kind and the food was amazing. I don't usually like biscuits and gravy that much, but their vegetarian gravy was so tasty. It reminded me a bit of broccoli cheddar soup in the best way, and the biscuits were flaky. I'd had the English breakfast plate at Penny Cluse before, and this one was even better. I loved the mushrooms and the sausage. The cornmeal crusted trout on the trout and eggs plate was crispy and not fishy at all, and the best trout I've ever tried. I loved that everything we ordered was so saucy since I'm a big sauce girl. This place is high on my list to revisit when I'm back in Burlington!

Loved it! The small of fresh baked bread as you walk up the steps is a great sign! Delicious…read morepaninis. Decandent CC Cookies! Lots of wonderful bread selections. Cool vibe inside, nice outside patio.

The counter customer service was very good. The sandwich menu was limited and they didn't have…read moremuch of a selection of meats. I ordered a sandwich with sliced chicken and bacon. The sandwich was tasty, but the bacon was not crispy and there wasn't much on the sandwich so I would not order it again. The breads and sweet treats looked incredible. And the drink menu, that's where it is at. There was some seating inside and a lot outside. Our table wasn't clean during the busy lunch hour. Overall a nice place if you want coffee, bread or sweets.

Cashier was super friendly upon walking in. Place was clean and welcoming. Tons of places to sit…read more We ordered to go. We got three wraps- Caesar- amazing Greca- good Pesto- not so good Caesar wrap was the best tasting. I'd go back just for that! It was also huge! Greek style wrap was tasty, but not as good as the Caesar. Husband got the pesto wrap and he was disappointed. It didn't taste like pesto at all. It was pretty much just filled with quinoa or hemp (we couldn't figure out what the taste was) but it really wasn't that pesto flavor at all. Disappointing because it was pricey. I understand that good quality food is expensive and we're willing to pay for it if it's good. We also got two of the cacao peanut butter balls that were in containers in front and they were tasty. I'd recommend this place if you want to be full and not feel bad about what you ate! I'd suggest a better rewards system for returning customers because eating like that is not affordable for someone like me. Unfortunately the first time I ordered they didn't ask if I wanted to sign up for rewards and I spent nearly $70 so I guess I lost those points? Regardless, the best option for quick and healthy food in the area!!!

Heading to Burlington, VT for a weekend get away. Left early and stopped here on the way. We were…read moreable to put in a mobile order so upon arrival our food was ready and still hot! My wife and I were able to work inside the restaurant while enjoying relaxing music and sipping out coffee. I got an americano with 2 shots of espresso and my wife got oat milk latte with VT maple syrup- both of them were tasty! Def recommend stopping in, a lot of gluten free options and many organic option as well- def recommend stopping in!

Yes this place is as delicious as people say it is. Unique flavors. Perfectly cooked. Love it and…read morecan't wait to be back.

Always reliable for a tasty brunch. Not always happy with portions. Eggplant sabich had very little…read morefried eggplant and so heavily breaded I think I got a total of one small slice of a very small eggplant. Could not taste it. Food can be tasty but always disappointed in portions considering price. Good and interesting pastries. A bit on the heavy side. Service pleasant and the place squeezes in a lot of people in an odd shaped small space.

Love the vibe. The atmosphere is mellow and chill. We got there before the crowd came in, I do…read morethink they raise the volume on the music as more people come in but it wasn't overwhelming. The food was so good. The attention to detail and the staff have quality as a high importance. I would definitely come back and have some fun drinks and food again

We went for dinner on a Saturday wintery night. The place was packed, well lit (med./warm lights…read morethroughout dining room). We ordered the gem lettuce salad, honey glazed turnips and the steak frites (steak cooked medium rare) which came with homemade a1 sauce on perfectly cooked meat. The whole meal was a treat and our experience with the service staff was too notch. Greeted immediately upon entry with a warm smile and looking to help us get seated. Recommend the ambiance, service and memorable meal that May Day has to offer! Don't miss out! Sincerely a food loving local

Props to any place that has actual mocktails and not like juice thrown in with sprite or something…read more Highly recommend the Rescue Ranger! The rest of my party particularly liked the beer list. The food is so good too. Pricey for sure, but the kind of pricey that is worth the cost. The gnocchi is a top choice as is the turkey club. The chicken fried egg is an interesting item and sufficient for a small meal. Did I mentioned the bartenders are all sweethearts? If you don't have a reservation, you can take any of the bar seats or go out on the larger patio, order at the bar, and they'll bring your meal out to you. You can order from the full menu, but you won't have wait service.

Perhaps my bad for getting a burrito in Vermont. Came in a puddle of water and the whole thing was…read morevery wet and bland. My mom's breakfast was quite good - she got the eggs with mushrooms and cheese. There was a little girl in there watching an iPad at full volume which was unpleasant and staff didn't do anything about it. The classics here are good - don't try to experiment!