Cheap Eats
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Looking for a place to chow down on a limited budget? Here’s a list of mostly affordable restaurants in and around Burlington. There’s nothing too high-end here — just good grub and lots of it. Going out for a nice night on the town? Pick up a copy of 7 Nights: The Seven Days Guide to Vermont Restaurants & Bars, or check out listings and reader reviews online at sevendaysvt.com.
Rise & Shine ArcAdiA diner
1696 Williston rd., S. Burlington, 651-9080 Open since 1955, this vintage diner serves breakfast all day long. T
AthenS diner
46 highpoint center, colchester, 655-3455 The Maglaris family has been serving food to Vermonters for nearly 100 years. Look for Greek specialties made from scratch at this historic Blue Line diner.
Street Style The all-American fried chicken and waffles are legendary at ¡Duino! (Duende), a purveyor of international street food that's connected to eclectic live-music venue Radio Bean. But make sure to save room for ethnic eats, too. You won’t find Belorussian potato latkes or Jamaican jerk chicken together on any other Queen City menu.
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149 S. champlain St., Burlington, 540-0060 This cute café and bakery with outdoor seating offers a variety of breads, hearty soups and salads. T
BAgel MArket
30 Susie Wilson rd., essex Jct., 872-2616 Everyone you saw the night before will be here grabbing morning grub. The Sunriser will get you through until lunch. T
Bruegger’S BAgel BAkery
93 church St., Burlington, 860-1995 This national chain is based in Burlington. Get quick coffee, soups and sandwiches on bagels baked fresh all day. T C
Burlington BAgel BAkery
992 Shelburne rd., S. Burlington, 864-0236 Burlington’s first bagel shop makes more than 15 varieties, including Asiago and roasted red pepper. T
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cheF’S corner cAFé & BAkery/ cheF’S corner — South end
2121 essex rd., Williston, 878-5524; 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 660-7111 These rustic-chic cafés have a wide selection of Euro-style pastries, hot dishes and salads priced by the pound. T
dutch Mill FAMily reStAurAnt
4309 Shelburne rd., Shelburne, 985-3568 The kitsch factor is through the roof at this comfort food spot. There’s breakfast all day, including Eggs Fred — two perfectly poached eggs with corned beef and Hollandaise.
FireBird cAFé
163 Pearl St., essex Jct., 316-4265 Owner Jake Tran’s California roots influence this breakfast-all-day eatery. Try the salmon eggs Benedict with poblano cream sauce. All sauces are made fresh daily — even the apple chutney in the turkey-andhavarti-cheese panini. T