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Winooski Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Winooski
Winooski /wɪˈnuːski/ is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. Located on the Winooski River, as of the 2010 U.S. Census the municipal population was 7,267. The city is the most densely populated municipality in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is the smallest in area of Vermont's nine incorporated cities. As part of the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area, it is bordered by Burlington, Colchester, and South Burlington.
Things to do in Winooski
1. Tiny Thai Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By MattyFitzAK - Florida
I've eaten a lot of Thai food over the years. I've had Thai in cities like NYC and Philadelphia, to say nothing of Chiang Mai and Bangkok. So imagine my surprise when this unassuming little BYOB in Winooski manages to serve up some of the better stateside Thai I've ever had? I was shocked and delighted.
The curries were very good and the rotating specials on several occasions took me right back to the food stalls of Khao San Road (well, at least the more authentic Thai restaurants near that backpacker hangout). The Thai-language back page menu, unforgivingly untranslated and unmodifiable for Western palettes, offers a chance at some really great flavors. And the genuine Thai soups, noodle dishes, and other mains all offer something flavorful and unexpected.
Ignore reviews lamenting mediocre pad thai. Get outta here with that. Go back to PF Changs. Here's where you can find some new and halfway authentic Thai dishes, with hard-to-pronounce names and flavors that might just surprise you.
2. Bistro De Margot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Colleen71690 - Boston, Massachusetts
I ate here the Thursday after Christmas. I wasn’t sure what to expect since my boyfriend picked the place. One inside the restaurant was intimate, but not tiny. There were white table cloths on the tables, but I didn’t feel out of place wearing jeans...MoreColleen, Thanks for your review! the Team at Bistro de Margot always thrive to make our guest feel confortable, our moto is "French Cuisine - No Attitude"! We hope to see you back on your next visit to BTV! happy new year!
3. Ben & Jerry's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 191 reviews
For all the euphoric flavors you can't get enough of – especially the ones you can't get in ordinary stores – nobody scoops Ben & Jerry's better than we do at our scoop shops.
Reviewed By elena111633 - Longmeadow, Massachusetts
When in Vermont, one must have Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream! This shop is conveniently located on Church Street. It's popular, but the line moves quickly. So many delicious options! Plenty of benches to sit on right outside, while enjoying the amazing ice cream. There is even a VW Bus inside, a perfect photo opportunity!
4. August First
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
August First Bakery and Cafe is locally owned and has been serving great pastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch since 2009. A true local favorite, located in a bright and open renovated industrial garage. A very Vermont experience with fresh and delicious food served by a friendly staff. Everything is made from scratch! Croissants, scones, muffins, Koiugn Amann, healthy soups and salads.
Reviewed By dc888traveller - Washington DC, District of Columbia
This is the sort of casual, granola-y bakery cafe that you find in Burlington, Portland (Maine), Portland (Oregon), and Seattle. It is inexpensive (plates range from 9 to 12 dollars), and the sandwiched and salads freshly made. They use bread made on the premises. There is a no laptop policy--they want their customers to talk with one another--and service will be efficient if not necessarily friendly. (Slice a loaf of bread for you? "We're busy right now.") But the food is quite good and the ambience says "Vermont." Eat here.
5. The Bagel Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Over 15 varieties of bagels and a dozen cream cheeses. Hot and iced coffee from Uncommon Grounds. Breakfast sandwiches served all day long using real fresh cracked eggs. Lunch sandwiches are a cut above here, with specialties such as a Caprese with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, prosciutto and balsamic vinaigrette.
Reviewed By Shanker B - Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
We had a delicious and very filling breakfast here to start our trip across Vermont. It was just across the street from our hotel. They have tons of bagel and cream cheese options. I had the Cinnamon Sugar Bagel with Honey Walnut cream cheese while my wife had the everything bagel with roasted artichoke cream cheese. they were both fantastic. My son had the egg and cheese sandwich and a huge chocolate chip cookie. Washed it down with a hot cup of wonderful coffee. Great breakfast joint.
6. Misery Loves Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By lobsterabbit - Singapore, Singapore
Be aware that there's barely room for the servers to move around in the dining room - you're going to be elbow distance from the next table - but it has a cozy feel overall. Cocktail options were fun, and great execution. Water service was extremely prompt. The apps were good, and the lettuce wrap was a creative mix of textures that worked very well considering the oyster and Kim chi and pork combination. Mains didn't have as much appeal as the last time we were there, so we skipped these and moved on, but will come back and see what appeals next time!
7. Penny Cluse Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 853 reviews
Reviewed By Owen D
This place holds a variety of great foods and they serve breakfast all day. They're all very nice but try to get there earlier than later as they fill up quite fast. The wait staff is nice and are always happy to help. They also sell local art there which is a nice touch.
8. Mirabelles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By platpeeps - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Came here for breakfast one morning whilst on a self-drive holiday around New England. Thought it was wonderful, and we really set ourselves up for the rest of the day. We had a proper cooked breakfast (so many delicious choices) which was wonderful, and it was hard to resist the lovely pastries. But we bought a couple to take out with us. It was a Sunday morning and absolutely packed with students. We did have to wait for a table, but not for very long, and we were soon seated at a table. Staff very friendly, and final bill was very reasonable for a great breakfast!
9. Revolution Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Stella S - Burlington, Vermont
Disappointing, very slow service from a dour waitress. Ordered the seitan satay and caesar salad. Both were so loaded with sodium/salt that they were inedible. I should have sent them back but the server never came back to check if we needed anything else. Dessert was good and the only redeeming part of eating there. This was the same experience we had the last time we went. I guess since they are one of the few all vegetarian/vegan restaurants in the area, they don't have to try to do better. Just not a good value so we won't be going back.
10. Our House Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Lemmonj123 - Plattsburgh
Food only average after a lot of hype. Have had their mac n cheese twice, nether was good. Way over cheesed and noodles overcooked. Expensive! Environment poor as there was a screaming child and when the OWNEr was approached on it he was beyond rude. Asked 'what should I do go tell the kid to stop screaming'? I understand children will be children BUT people do not go out to dinner to listen to someone else's child screaming at the top of their lungs so that no one in the dining room can hear themselves speak! Won't return that's for sure.
