Highest-rated cheap eats in Burlington by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Burlington area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Green Mountain Bagels

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#30. Green Mountain Bagels

- Rating: 3.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16 Taft Corners Shopping Center Williston, Vermont
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

Papa Frank's Italian Restaurant

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#29. Papa Frank's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13 West Center St. Winooski, Vermont
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Beansie's Bus

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#28. Beansie's Bus

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Sherman St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Food Trucks, American
- Read more on Yelp

Chopstick House II

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#27. Chopstick House II

- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 127 Porters Point Road Colchester, Vermont
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Garden

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#26. China Garden

- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8-10 Main St. Essex Junction, Vermont
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Burlington Bay Market & Cafe

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#25. Burlington Bay Market & Cafe

- Rating: 3.9/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 125 Battery St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Burgers, American
- Read more on Yelp

Feldman's Bagels

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#24. Feldman's Bagels

- Rating: 3.9/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 660 Pine St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Burlington Bagel Bakery

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#23. Burlington Bagel Bakery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 992 Shelburne Road South Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Little Gordo Creemee Stand

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#22. Little Gordo Creemee Stand

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 71 South Union St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Food Stands, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

Athens Diner

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#21. Athens Diner

- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 46 Highpoint Center Colchester, Vermont
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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Hong Kong Kitchen

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#20. Hong Kong Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 Williston Road South Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Dang

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#19. Pho Dang

- Rating: 4.1/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 348 Main St. Winooski, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Henry Street Deli

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#18. Henry Street Deli

- Rating: 4.1/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11 Henry St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Chick's Market

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#17. Chick's Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 60 Hickok St. Winooski, Vermont
- Categories: Delis, American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Eco Bean + Greens

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#16. Eco Bean + Greens

- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 150 Dorset St. Ste 304 South Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Taco Gordo

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#15. Taco Gordo

- Rating: 4.2/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 208 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Tacos, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Williston Coffee Shop

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#14. Williston Coffee Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Cornerstone Drive Ste 230 Williston, Vermont
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

The Bagel Place

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#13. The Bagel Place

- Rating: 4.2/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1166 Williston Road South Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mama Pho

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#12. Mama Pho

- Rating: 4.2/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10 Kellogg Road Essex Junction, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Switchback Brewing

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#11. Switchback Brewing

- Rating: 4.2/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 160 Flynn Ave. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Breweries, Beer Gardens, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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Viet Thai Restaurant

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#10. Viet Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 118 Pearl St. Essex, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

The Shopping Bag

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#9. The Shopping Bag

- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 166 North St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Hong's Chinese Dumplings

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#8. Hong's Chinese Dumplings

- Rating: 4.3/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 77 Pearl St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Food Stands, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Great Harvest Bakery + Café

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#7. Great Harvest Bakery + Café

- Rating: 4.4/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 382 Pine St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Myer's Bagel

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#6. Myer's Bagel

- Rating: 4.4/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 408 Shelburne Road Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Bagels, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Vermont Bagel Company

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#5. Vermont Bagel Company

- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 70 Roosevelt Hwy Colchester, Vermont
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Hong

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#4. Pho Hong

- Rating: 4.5/5 (569 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 325 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Union Jacks

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#3. Union Jacks

- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 370 Shelburne Road Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: British, Fish & Chips, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Handy's Lunch

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#2. Handy's Lunch

- Rating: 4.6/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 74 Maple St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Delis, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Kru Coffee

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#1. Kru Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2 Church St. Burlington, Vermont
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.