Restaurants in Essex Junction

“As not one for Indian foods, this place surprised me! The food was some of the best in the area, and not even limited to just Indian cuisine. The love poured into each dish shines through as does the warmth and welcoming personalities of the family who run the place (from North India directly). I loved everything from the Spicy Noodle Samosas, to the Garlic Naan, and the Kadhi Pakoda. Nothing was less than perfect. The desserts were stellar too, we had the Mango Kulfi and the Coconut Cham-Cham, both of which were balanced perfectly. Thank you to everyone who made this place a reality, they have won me over and I know they will win you too!”

“Staff was unbelievable. Wine pairing was perfect and unexpected. I left full, happy, and with new bottles of wine I would have never found at a traditional liquor store. Highly recommended making Salt & Bubbles a stop when in Burlington.”

“The food was awesome and the service was equally awesome. I will definitely go again. My favorite thing was the duck appetizer but everything was fresh and nicely cooked and presented. And I loved the plates which are like my grandmother's.”

“Food made me giggle it was so good. Super friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant was clean and inviting. Overall amazing expereince.*First time eating Filipino cuisine.Ordered Vegetable Lumpia to start. Didn't totally blow my mind but it was tasty, I liked the crunch on the outside and the Atchara (the sauce on the side, a pickled papaya) was a refreshing balance.For the meals we shared the Bicol Express and Tapsilog.I tasted the Bicol Express (deep fried pork stew in a coconut milk, shrimp paste and aromatic spices, orderd with white rice) first and was absolutely blown away. I don't normally like shrimp because of the texture but this was excellent because it had the fresh taste of shrimp without the texture, and then it had the sweetness of the coconut and a little kick to it. The pork was perfectly crispy which went well with the wet stew.BUT THEN I TRIED THE TAPSILOG (sweet-salty peppery beef, crunchy garlic rice, and a runny fried egg) And oh damn... immediately made me laugh I was so happy. The beef was tangy, garlicky, rich, addicting. Then the fried egg dripped into the amazingly garlicky rice. The most beautiful flavors blending into one.My friend took the Bicol leftovers but you couldn't pry the Tapsilog leftovers from my posession if you tried.”

“We just tried Samosa chat, Kadai Panner, Chilly garlic Naan.I am from India and here in vermont we really tasted Authentic indian Style.I m willing to try Biriyani here .So far other restaurants where i tried in vermont were tasting like barbecue sauce which will be never used in indian food.But here food was really in authentic indian style.Thanks alot to Flavours of India..”

“The place nails the library-esque ambiance, blending chill with productivity—a perfect setup for anyone juggling code, emails, or just diving into the latest tech read.Coffee? Stellar. It’s the kind of brew that keeps your mind sharp and taste buds intrigued, clearly crafted with care. Paired it with their truffles—rich, indulgent, a coder’s best reward.Seating’s plentiful and designed for any agenda—solo deep work or a casual brainstorm with fellow techies. It’s obvious this spot gets the balance right: great coffee, serene space, and the freedom to settle in.In a nutshell, Uncommon Coffee Place is the go-to for anyone in tech craving quality in their cup and their surroundings. Will be my regular haunt for sure.Parking: It’s a shared parking lot with a lot of other places.Kid-friendliness: You could bring your kids in hereWheelchair accessibility: It’s all on one floor so it’s easy and plenty of space”

“Excellent service. The chef/crew working this restaurant really put in the authentic touch to the food and the service.Great selections on the menu. The dessert is delightful (Kheer). Highly recommend. The goat selection is delightfully delish ?Vermonts only Nepali/Indian restaurant that we recommend 100%.”

“Visiting from NH and wanted to try some different breweries, recommended by our son who has visited before. Fun vibe, dog friendly and good beers. I loved the Casey's Winter Beard!”

“Absolutely phenomenal sandwiches paired with exceptional service! The staff members were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Emilio behind the counter truly standing out. Try the Dark side....its bomb.”

“We are first time customers. Food here is simple but great quality. Their falafels and tzatziki sauce are excellent!Dietary restrictions: They accommodate those who can’t have rice.”

“Visiting from NH and wanted to check out some different breweries and this one was on my must try list. Black Flannel exceeded my expectations with an excellent selection of beer, great atmosphere and fantastic service. It was also a bonus to have the opportunity to learn more about the business. The logo is fun and I have added yet another brewery sweatshirt to my collection! We will definitely be back next trip to VT and look forward to trying more of the beers and the food!”

“I ordered the sweet and sour with tofu. It was a little too sweet but I did ask for mild. Calamari was a bit bland. Fried Ice Cream was ok. I would give a 3.5 stars. The food was good, but didn't make my taste buds scream with enjoyment. The service was good and the hostess was friendly. The place was larger than I expected. Prices were reasonable. I was happy with my lunch.”

“Hands down, one of my new favorite restaurants! The staff are so so kind and inviting. Food is delicious. The Thai Iced Tea is incredible! There's always nice music playing. The restaurant is clean. I just can't say enough good things about this place! 10/10 would recommend. ??? Thank you Sukho Thai!!!!!”

“Was so lucky to see a post about Sweet Alchemy on a Vegan FB page and then remembered it was near where we were wandering on Saturday. The whole menu was vegan. Got the Rainbow Bowl and the breakfast bowl. They were both amazing. Great flavor, so filling. Then we got the carrot cake cupcakes for dessert. OMG!!”

“Interesting venue, it's a really nice movie theater with super legit seats and a very good sound system, nice bar, chill people, lots of stuff in the area. But it can feel a bit weird for some shows because it's aovie theater. Keep it cosmic!”

“I do laundry across the street every Sunday so I decided to go and try them out been there every Sunday?? I like a little room in my coffee cuz I like a lot of cream she always pours it perfect the pastries and cakes ❤️ fabulous tastingly good. PS just wanted to say thank you ?”

“The owner came in while my mother and I were having coffee. Mother wanted to take coffee for a friend back with her. The owner roasted a little extra for a little longer just for her to take back. Thank you so much! Her friend was thrilled!! I highly recommend this place. Wonderful people!!”

“Awesome for delivery! Got here a day early and they took me no problem. Let me finish my 10 on site. Super friendly and easy to deal with. Free coffee and breakfast bars! Oh and a grassy area for my little pooch to run around while getting unloaded.Booo to the guys who don't respect the no idling signs. Turn your motors off and enjoy the fresh clean Vermont air”

“The coffee is on point, the pastries are just as beautiful as they are delicious, and the people who work there clearly know a thing or two about coffee.Parking: Parking is a little tight but that’s not their fault.”

“This place is on the pricey side but the seafood is super fresh and delicious. It's more of a market/ restaurant, so it's not fancy. Try it, you will enjoy.”

“I love Chinese food and I have to say, since I moved back to Vermont, this has been my favorite hands down. Prices are also reasonable. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious. Even their fish are friendly ha ha”

“Firebird Cafe is awesome. I’ve been here a handful of times and it’s always delicious and the vibe is great. We were there yesterday morning before the solar Eclipse. The town was crazy with so many people traveling through and the restaurant was very busy. It was clear that everyone was hustling and working hard to get customers their orders. The staff still took the time to be kind and chit chat with us for a moment despite how busy they were.Unfortunately, they had to deal with a severly verbally abusive customer from NY that was screaming at the entire staff that his order was put on the wrong table for a brief moment. It was quite frightening, and the staff handled it with patience. It was clear that the young child he was with was extremely distraught and upset, and other people waiting in line were concerned for her welfare as well. Had we been thinking faster, we would have called the police. It was clear they were doing their best to serve the massive line of tourists that flooded the town this past weekend. I would definitely recommend them as they are professional, friendly, and always have great food!”

“I personally love that they take your order right away. If you go during peak hours of lunch or dinner the turn over for the food is pretty good. I also really like the weekend food options for Friday-Sunday. I've gone other days and didn't have a problem with the food. Just liked the other options offered only on weekends more. Never had an issue with the food.”

“We have always had good service at this location. One server that truly stands out is Ken. He is always friendly and happy to see you. He gets to know you and treats you as friend. So keep up the great work Ken and keep serving up those awesome coffee beans.”

“I've always gone to this LC but since the one in Burlington opened up I've tried that one 4 times that one made my whole family violently sick so we recently visited this LC just to see if the quality was the same across the board and there's a Huge difference from this little Caesars (the good little Caesars) to the south Burlington one (the awful one). When we ordered there were no hot and ready pizzas which was expected for a Friday night but ours was done in less than 20 minutes and when we got to eat it, our pizzas were amazing and no one in my family got sick at all. From now on we're taking the time to go to this little Caesars despite it being further away from home because I would rather have quality pizza and not some awful pizza that basically gives you food poisoning every time you go there (again I want to clarify that the LC that makes us sick is Not the Essex location but the Burlington location).”

“I was surprised by the variety of their menu and very happy with the food I ordered! We had the rosemary chevre dip, halloumi kebabs and Thai peanut chicken tacos. Everything was delicious, and the local beer selection was excellent. Friendly service from Kevin at the bar, too! Looking forward to my next visit.”