awesome vegan options, the bread and salads are delightful! five out of five, would eat again read more

Really wonderful!! You should go! Good food, super nice staff The woman forgot my sandwich and it it got burnt in the oven. She made me another and brought me an extra treat to make up for it. Very caring and sweet read more

I was strolling around downtown Burlington for the day and walked by Zabby & Elf's on my adventure. 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! read more

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Dearest gentle eaters, this is my FAVORITE place to eat in Burlington BAR NONE?! Why? Because you will 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! read more

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Check out this place in Burlington whenever you get a chance. It's for sure one of the best restaurants in town, and it's not crazy expensive. Zabby And Elf's is a long time favorite around here for healthy good stuff, and at a good price. A lot of choices on the buffet. There's also lots to get for vegans, including salads, and sandwiches. As the name of it implies, soup is on the menu. It's got a lot more than just that obviously. There's a lot of salads and sandwiches. Also they have a big salad bar. It's about $12 for a full sandwich. Among these is the Vegan Club. This is made with vegan mayonnaise. Looks a lot like a regular club. This replaces bacon with tempeh, and replaces chicken with tofu. It's about $15 for the salad bar. The choices on this include beans, pasta, and many other things. For sure it's one of the healthiest places in the area to eat. It's closed Sundays and Mondays. There's a ton of options for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Vegan Club - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Stone soup is our favorite brunch spot for the past 20+ years. We typically go there for the delicious scones and quiche, but decided to branch out today and get the BLT and vegan Tomato Soup and were thrilled with our selection! One of the charms of this unique café is everything is made from scratch and the staff is always gracious to have you. The open garage-style window gives one the feeling of eating outside while still being in the comfort of the atmospheric inside. read more

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This is such a gem of a find in Burlington! it was the perfect cozy spot to grab some hot food on a freezing day in February. Service was polite and fast. Relatively healthy dining out with plenty of vegetarian options. It's cafeteria style, and you can mix and match between creating a plate using their hot/cold bars of ready made foods ($15.99/lb of food) and ordering off their ala cart menu of soups, sandwiches, and baked goods. I had a tuna melt (pretty tasty, they did add some kind of curry or turmeric to the tuna salad which I wasn't expecting but liked) and a bowl of lentil soup (so hearty but light and full of veggies). I sampled my husband's plate of hot foods (really liked the chickpeas on rice and brussels sprouts). The carrot cake cookie was a real winner too. They do have a deal for $13 of half a cold sandwich and a bowl of soup which seems like the cheapest way to get full here. Overall would return, expect to pay $15-25 per person for a counter service meal, but high quality healthy and filling food. read more

The food here is delicious. It is seat yourself, serve yourself to a degree. Some things you order and they bring, other things you can put onto a plate and pay by the pound. I got the cold sweet corn soup and it was delicious. A couple other people in my party got sandwiches and cornbread, and those were universally approved. The sandwich was our very large, and we are boxing up half of each of them to take home now. read more

Cool and delicious restaurant in downtown Burlington. Got the buffet hot plate & sandwich & soup combo. Everything was good. Took a star off since it's definitely a bit overpriced. read more

Amazing staff. Delicious Reuben and the blueberry crumble in the world. Split pea soup was solid and clam chowder was an A-. Homemade bread out of this world. Great vibes. read more

i've been coming to this restaurant for 20 some years. The salad bar is exquisite, the buffet is awesome every single time. I'm not a vegan or even a vegetarian, but I love this place. They have the tastiest and healthiest wings I've ever had. Highly recommend. My daughter and I have been going here since she was small, and we keep coming back... read more

On a cold day in Vermont, two adults sat down to a steaming bowl of soup. The warmth from the soup spread through their bodies, providing much-needed relief from the chill outside. The rich, savory flavor of the soup filled their mouths and satisfied their hunger. As they ate, they were grateful for the simple pleasure of a hot meal on a cold day. Despite the harsh conditions outside, they were able to find comfort and enjoyment in each other's company and the hearty soup that warmed them from the inside out. Yes, this place is solid, give it a try if you are in the area read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Not really a photo from the restaurant, but from a walk nearby in Vermont after we had the soup - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

My first time visiting Vermont and I came across this place while shopping. The place smelled so good upon entering and I love the autumn harvest decor. I appreciated the delicious choices of vegan buffet food and the staff were very friendly. High recommend this place read more

Amazing! I tried the vegetarian reuben and it was SO SO good! I also tried their baked goods and that was very good too. Lots of veggie options and laid back atmosphere. Friendly staff! read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Vegetarian Reuben - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

At first glance, Zabby and Elf seemed a little all over the place. They had a short menu, a small hot and cold buffet, lots of pastries and breads, and soup. But we were so pleasantly surprised it was amazing! My husband and I shared a large soup of the day- which was sweet potato, bacon, and corn chowder. Kind of an odd combo, but it totally worked. We each also got a plate from the hot bar. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Especially the wings! I would absolutely go back. read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Soup of the day - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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I really wanted to find a healthier place to grab lunch on one of the days my boyfriend and I were in town. Zabby and Elf's came up in my Yelp search so we decided to check it out. The exterior is really cute with open windows and lots of plants. The interior is cozy and earthy. We decided to split the reuben and a cup of broccoli cheddar soup, but the buffet was full of really yummy looking dishes. They also have lots of baked goods that looked amazing. The space is small and a bit cramped, but we were able to snag a table near the open window up front. The soup was piping hot and really tasty -- full of cheese flavor and it warmed us up on a sort of chilly day. The sandwich was definitely not as good, unfortunately. The meat is roast beef instead of a more traditional corned beef, and the sauerkraut was pretty sour. The meat was a little tough to bite through and overall it just wasn't what I was imagining when I think of a reuben. I really appreciate their use of local ingredients and would probably stop in again, but would try something from the hot bar next time. read more

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We were drawn in by their sign to be honest, but we got some delicious pastries! We tried the Pumpkin whoopie pie and a frosted sugar cookie and really enjoyed both. The whoopie pie in particular had an almost crispy crust, and was just the right amount of sweetness. They were quite busy so we didn't stick around for lunch but they had a really enticing buffet! read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Stone Soup is a convenient way to get a delicious, healthy meal. Their buffet is fresh and constantly changing. Check out the iced tea innovations and baked goods. Great challah! read more

Never got the hype for this place. Crunchy hipsters talk it up way too much. Just seems like you could easily head over to city market and make anything they have available here in 30 minutes. I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan so I can see the appeal for people with food restrictions. Daily Planet is basically a better version. read more

Yum, Nice selection of sandwiches and soup. I had the 1/2 tuna curry sandwicwith soup. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. The servers were very nice and helpful. (They also had a hot/cold bar by the lb. ) Clean and the door open/ fresh air made for an overall enjoyable lunch. Would definitely eat here again if in the area! read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Enjoying the weather. I'd have shared a picture of the food but I devoured it :) - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Stone Soup is a Burlingtonite's favorite place to get a healthy hearty meal. Filled with fresh pastries, and offering hot and cold buffet, it is a vegetarian's dream. The self-serve hot food and cold food buffet offered delicious self selected salads. I saw large dinner plates piled high with lettuce, sprouts, peppers and tofu. It looked delicious! And the jam filled thumbprints and the Russian wedding cakes looked so festive, crumbly and delicious! We had the special: 1/2 pound burger on rye bread with fried potato slices and blue cheese with beet salad. The burger was juicy, the beef was local. The sweet beets were tender cubes in a vinaigrette sauce. Neither of us liked the pungent blue cheese, so we left it to the side. We also order a sweet potato soup with bacon and corn. The soup came with a huge piece of fluffy bread. The soup was perfect for a cold December day: hearty, warm and chunks of bacon and kernels of starchy corn. They offer ever changing specials, $1 sale of day old cookies and bread. Definitely get a slice of pie or sweet zucchini bread. The cream cheese frosting on the bread was awesome! And I loved meeting my old college friend here with her hubby. Protip: No one takes your order, so you order at the register and if you order hot food or a special, the cook brings it by. Get here early because lunchtime gets packed. I saw several groups come in and leave due to lack of seating. We tried to finish up so other people can sit. read more

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I've eaten chocolate bobka cake at many delis and restaurants over the years. I have to say the these guys probably make one of the best cakes out there. This one was better than Zabar's in NYC. read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - I brought home all they had left today - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

What a find! Hot and cold food bar- take what you want and pay by weight. The cold food bar was soooo good. Amazing hummus, Muhammad's, pickled cabbage, greens, feta, spiced nuts. We also ordered a large lentil soup which came with a big slice of fresh baked break. Everything was delicious. Would come here all the time if I lived in Burlington. So glad we found it. read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Salad and soup - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

WE were excited about this restaurant but.....the Reuben sandwich was SO disappointing!!! If you are expecting a beautiful rye with Swiss and corned beef...this is NOT it! The baked goods were delicious though....and the buffet was also good.... Sorry our experience wasn't a bit better ..... read more

Despite only having 50,000 people tops in Burlington, VT, they somehow pull off a tremendous landscape of creative eateries and especially those that cater to the vegetarian and vegan crowds. Stone Soup is no exception. I highly recommend checking this place out if you find yourself in downtown Burlington around lunchtime. Expect mouthwatering and rustic-looking desserts piled high on the counter, soups (whodathunkit), and a veggie-filled buffet (pay by the weight). The buffet boasts tofu and tempeh dishes along with simple veggies options like beets, build-your-own salads, wax beans, etc. All delicious. (a few could have used an extra wink of salt) One of my favorite features of Stone Soup is the cozy layout with tables tucked directly against the pull up garage door window on the front wall facing the street. I don't recall the soup I tried on my first visit but I do recall walking away with a smile pasted on my face. read more

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This is a fantastic lunch spot. Super homey and welcoming with delicious food. Had the cream of mushroom soup with half a roast turkey sandwich. We also enjoyed the apple butternut squash soup. Soups are clearly house recipes that are unlike any other soup I've ever had. The desserts are also delicious. As we were eating, the chef came over with some samples of the chocolate cake. This was so rich and wonderful, we had to get a slice to take home. Beautiful place and a must stop for any visit to Burlington. read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Cream of mushroom soup with roasted Turkey sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Best food in the city. Hands down. One of the few places that's quick (buffet). Burlington has no grab n' go food (minus city market). Stone soup is fresh, always vibing, and has the best chicken wings in the entire world. The owners are the nicest people you'll meet, too. Sandwiches are also absurdly good... and, of course the soup is read more

Stopped here for lunch - 3 of us got a variety of items from the hot bar and one got tuna curry sandwich. Everything was delicious - especially the cauliflower chick pea curry. Will definitely be back! read more

What kind of business doesn't give you a spoon with SOUP TAKEOUT????? I just assumed one would be in the bag. Of course it wasn't.

Hot food bar had a number of good vegetarian options, and there was a good selection of soups. The bread and desserts also are good quality. Relaxed environment with minimal fuss. read more

My boyfriend and I come here at least once a week for a meal (and maybe a few more times throughout the week for a snack and a cold drink). The environment is fantastic and the food rarely disappoints. Some musts are the apple cake, the Mexican beans and rice, and the mac and cheese. Especially the mac and cheese. It's insanely good. I wish they had it more, but the hot bar changes daily. The employees are all so nice and the quality and freshness of all of the food is amazing. read more

Unfortunately, I had an incredibly negative experience here. I was very excited to try Zabby and Elf's because it had been highly recommended to me, but I was quickly disappointed with the terrible service. My partner and I came into the restaurant and stood behind a woman who was ordering. We were looking at the menu and were ready to order. However, a group of people came in after us and their orders were taken before ours. None of the staff working said a single word to us. Two different staff members saw us come in and made eye contact with us, but ignored us to take the order of the group that came in after us. A simple "we will be right with you" or "please line up over here" would have sufficed. However, I re-emphasize that not a single staff member said a word to us, despite making eye contact. If the woman before us had ordered at the counter and we lined up to do the same, why were we ignored? I would strongly recommend going elsewhere if you're visiting Burlington; skip this restaurant in favor of one with better organization and decent customer service. read more

Vegan/vegetarian delight in the heart of downtown Burlington, VT! They have a wonderful hot buffet (sell by the weight) everyday, custom sandwiches, fabulous homemade breads, tasty soups, and great looking desserts (although I've always been too full to try any). The kitchen and counter help is friendly and food options are plentiful. Sturdy wooden tables. Get your own water and bus your own table. It is very popular but the tables turnover quickly. Great value. read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Several soup selections each day. - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Was here in October, looking for vegan options. This place has amazing curb appeal! Planters and a big window that was opened like a garage door. The vegan reuben was delicious. Split pea soup was ok, much improved by two slices of fresh bread. read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - a man walking down the sidewalk - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

My 1st time in VT and I chose this restaurant for my lunch and I am so glad I did because the food and service were excellent!!! read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Beef stew soup with swiss grilled cheese and pickles - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Best chicken soup I've had. Apparently this place has been in Burlington forever and now I can see why. You can smell the fresh bread from a block away haha. Definitely worth checking out. I imagine in the winter it's even more satisfying. read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Inside of Restaurant - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

My wife and I had a delicious lunch here today. She had a chicken salad sandwich that was just perfect. I had the curried tuna melt which was flavorful and light. The atmosphere was great and the service was prompt and delightful. We will definitely be back! read more

Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup - Curried Tuna - Vegan Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

We had a light lunch here and enjoyed the soups, salad, and sandwiches with side of homemade bread .

Wow. WOW. If they publish a recipe book I'm buying it immediately. Everything was so delicious, notably the vegan gratin and peanut tofu curry were to die for, almond macaroon was also amazing. Lots of vegan options for baked goods. Friendly service, laid back staff joking with each other obviously at ease in a healthy work environment. I'm told the chicken wings were also fantastic. This place is almost worth the 4 hour drive to Burlington all by itself! read more

I was in town for a training and I seem to be the only place that had food that I could eat with a restricted diet. I just called them up and they helped me with my order, cared about my dietary restrictions. Thank you!!! read more