🥪 Pingala Café
📍 1353 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05408
This earthly joint is open 7 days. It’s my favorite place in the area, aside from when I want pizza. Vegetarian.
Good eats:
✔ The Crunchwrap Supreme is a good place to start exploring their menu
🍕 New York Pizza Oven
📍 654 Porters Point Rd, Colchester, VT
For those craving authentic New York-style pizza, New York Pizza Oven is the best choice around. They also serve calzones, pasta, and wings, and cheesesteak making it a great choice for families and groups.
Good eats:
✔ The Cheeseburger Pizza is my favorite, but rare. I ran into the owner and asked him to have it more often, so hopefully he passed the message to the manager.
✔ Ask for it well done (crispier)
🌊 The Pickled Perch
📍 5063 W Lakeshore Dr, Colchester, VT
A hidden gem on Lakeshore Drive, with an outdoor patio and a lake view. The Pickled Perch serves up creative dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. With a casual yet refined lakeside vibe, their menu features seafood, craft burgers, and signature cocktails—all best enjoyed on
Good eats:
✔ Salmon
✔ Chicken fingers and fries
✔ Lake Perch (seasonal , from Lake Champlain)
🚤 Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern
📍 1026 W Lakeshore Dr, Colchester, VT
A longtime favorite among locals, Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern is the place to go for hearty pub fare, cold drinks, and a lively marina-side atmosphere. Located right by the water, it’s the perfect stop for boaters looking to grab a bite after a day on Lake Champlain.
Good eats:
✔ Buffalo Chicken Dip
✔ Fried Clam Basket
✔ Signature Bloody Mary
🍦 Broadacres Creemee Stand
📍 Malletts Bay, Colchster, VT
The go-to spot for classic Vermont creemee soft serve ice cream. They also serve meals and snacks. like burgers and hot-dogs.
Good eats:
✔ Maple Creemee
🥡 Makalu Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant
📍 49 Heineberg Dr Colchester, VT
For a unique culinary experience in this area, this place is my fathers favorite and offers authentic Himalayan cuisine, specializing in Indian and Nepali dishes. Their menu features a variety of flavorful options, including Tandoori Chicken, Shrimp Tikka Masala, and Garlic Naan.
🥪 The Hoagie Hut
📍 1082 W Lakeshore Dr, Colchester,VT
LARGE sandwiches. You’ll see.
🍺 The Pioneer Tavern
📍 12 Heineberg Dr, Colcheser, VT
A newer addition to the local dining scene, offering alcohol and hearty comfort food in a rustic cozy atmosphere.
🍻 The Spanked Puppy
📍 116 Main St, Colchester, VT
A local staple since 1978with a typical Vermont bar scene, hearty comfort food, and live entertainment.
🥪 Subway (franchise)
📍 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT
☕ Dunkin’ (franchise)
📍 W Lakeshore Drive, Colchester, VT
🍔 McDonald’s (franchise)
📍 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT