50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Essex Junction

“Friendly, family fun! Something for everyone and always see friends there! It's our "Cheers" place where everybody knows your name😍😍“

“Excellent service, delicious food, great beer selection, nice atmosphere. So glad we gave it a try. We will definitely be back.“

“Excellent sandwiches and service every time we go!“

“Firecracker is my absolute favorite take out go to!!“

“Visiting my childhood hometown from out of state and went for lunch with an old friend. The service was quick, kind, and very attentive, and took care with my numerous allergies. The food was good and I came back to try the flourless chocolate cake!
They had lots of food options for those with allergies, I wasn't limited to just a few!

The patio is nice but near a busy intersection. I preferred sitting inside to chat with my friend, but outside alone was fine.“

“I travel 3 hours to visit. Best food!!! ❤❤❤“

“We love the Essex and come here every time we travel to VT. The staff are responsive and friendly, the rooms are clean, cozy, and comfy. The one warning we would give is to say that the price that you book for is nowhere near what you get charged for at checkout. There are extra add on charges on the bill that “tax” your imagination. Just be sure to ask up front.“

“great food every time. one of the best places around for good Chinese!“

“The best coffee in Burlington, and maybe the world. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. What a great place with a choice of 3 espressos!“

“WONDERFUL!! We just had a surprise birthday party for our son at BBC. We worked with Ian Greenfield who made everything so easy! They were excellent with their communication and accommodations. I had several last-minute changes, and Ian was gracious with every change. I would not hesitate to hold another event there in the future. Food was excellent, atmosphere (we had 1/2 of the Helios room) was perfect, and Luke (the person assigned to serve us) was so attentive and provided outstanding service.
I just can't say enough about how wonderful everything was. Thank you, BBC, Ian and Luke for making our son's 30th birthday so memorable!! Jen & Paul Seaver“

“This is definitely the BPOE. Best Pizza On Earth. Our server Orson was a real friendly feller. I got the Power to the People Pizza and more than loved it. Eating here was ecstasy. Buffalo sauce drenched chicken jumbled with tomato sauce and blue cheese, and a delicious crust, dipped in zesty ranch. Heavenly.“

“Had an amazing afternoon at the tasting room! Both bartenders were incredibly knowledgeable and personable, guiding me through the tasting and helping me choose a few drinks. I ended up leaving with a great selection of Mad River products. If you're a bourbon or rum enthusiast visiting the Burlington area, this spot is a must-visit!“

“Amazing first impression of this place I discovered while visiting Burlington from Canada this past week. The team led by Brandon was a pleasure to deal with. Will definitely be back in the future! Back again for a quick July 1 visit! Charles was a pleasure to deal with today, and ever so friendly to us, and our 4 separate orders. 😀 we'll be back again July 4!“

“Great spot, great beers and friendly service. A nice place to enjoy a drink by the lake front in Burlington. We’ll be back next time for sure!“

“Awesome crust! They always excel!“

“it's our first time here and won't be our last. We come up from NY every labor day weekend and just found this place. The food was amazing, and that's an understatement. 10 out of 10 sure“

“Super barista and fantastic baked goods. I just wish they opened earlier as I start work at 8:00.“

“Amazing service and food and atmosphere“

“Excellent ice cream and amazing service“

“Stopped by here on Saturday afternoon 9/12. Very warm place in an out of the way corner of Vermont. Had their Dortmunder which was a very nice example of the style. They seem to focus a lot on lagers. I did not eat anything but the food coming out of the kitchen smelled amazing and a group of four who were at a nearby table definitely seemed to be enjoying what they ordered. Very much worth a stop.“

“This is a nice brewery, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection of beers if you like lagers, pilsners, wheats, hefes, molds, ESBs, etc... I tried quite a few and enjoyed them all. There is a pizza place out front, the brewery is on the back of the building. Nice place.“

“My favorite is pad phet fish, but even if you ask for mild spice, sometimes it comes out too spicy for an average American to eat. Fresh ingredients, nice folks, quick service. Please, though, stop mopping the floor with rancid water. The whole entry, and hallway to the restrooms stinks of bad mop water. The past two times I've come in“

“We had a delightful meal tonight at Bourbon Street restaurant in Burlington, Vermont. Chef Richard is the host, chef and owner. He was a pleasure to meet, the food was delicious and the desserts were fantastic. This is a cozy little Mecca in Burlington. We felt like we were welcomed into Richard’s home. We are happy that we were able to get reservations. The food has various little twists that provided gastronomical delights.“

“Great place for craft beers and a good time.“

“Delicious coffee, their specials are always changing. Friendly staff, great atmosphere. I would highly recommend it!“

“Always fresh and delicious!“

“Good food and beer. Large dinning area“

“People talk shit on Americans but the truth is we do take a lot of cuisine around the world and kinda step it up. You’ve eaten shawarma all your life, but I doubt you’ve eaten this fresh and good. I’ve eaten it all over the world where it’s served and this was the best I’ve had. This little outfit has perfected the shawarma game, good job I’ll be back“

“Wow! We've been loyal Tiny Thai customers for years, but decided to try Suvi's because it's so much closer. The rice is fluffy, the vegetables are cooked perfectly. Very fresh tasting. Love the yellow curry dish, the stir fried chicken with cashews and pad thai are sooo good. And the spring rolls and crab ragoon are just lightly fried. Deelish. Husband wife team are super nice. New favorite place for take out.“

“I didn’t realize I hadn’t gotten my faster than light sample awhile back when I ordered. I received it recently and was surprised! Thank you kestrel team :) Also I’m very excited to try it. It smells so good 🙂“

“I had an extremely delicious Reuben. It was made fresh and the staff are extremely knowledgeable on veg/vegan. The seitan and cheese were made in-house and you can tell. The seitan was the best texture I’ve ever had it! The salad/hot bar opens around 11/11:30a so I was a little early for it, but I hope to try it while I’m here. Updated from previous review on 2026-09-08“

“❤️I’m obsessed with their COLD BREW! I sweeten it with agave...so addicting❤️“

“Some great cider options including several non-alcoholic options and everything between very dry and sweet. Over a dozen cider styles. Our favorites were the Juicy Hazy and the Unified. The fried cheese curds were exceptional and made from local Vermont cheese.“

“My favorite coffee spot in Burlington ♡ Their coffee is S tier. Love the cozy ambience 🍂🍁“

“The matzoh ball soup tastes like love, and that’s all you need to know.“

“Awesome little place with soda mocktails, real alcoholic drinks, and great beer cheese. highly recommend, especially on Sunday for some great karaoke“

“Had a lot of fun here on our honeymoon in 2015. Highly recommend!“

“Everything about our experience was a delight. They were so welcoming and personable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The food was fresh and delicious. It’s wonderful to see new exciting food choices in Winooski. The owners were so sweet and attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone I want to have a great dining experience“

“Review just for ice cream
Huge portions! The black raspberry was fine but the vanilla was *chef kisses* I asked for a “cat cup” and I got one! My cat was very pleased.

Restaurant review: if you’re a vegetarian I don’t recommend it.“

“We were visiting from CT in search of a quaint place for breakfast. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the spicy bloody Mary's with their house made jalapeño infused tequila. The breakfast food was fantastic. The bacon was crisp, the homefries spicy and filled with the right amount of flavor, and the corned beef hash was a great Irish Breakfast. Our server was fantastic! She offered us several suggestions on places to see while here such as going to Burlington and seeing the lake views with the mountains. What a great find!“

“kind and accommodating staff willing to give food suggestions to an out of town visitor looking for a tasty but affordable meal after shopping!“

“Wanted somewhere low-key for a friend going through a rough patch and this place was exactly right. Quiet enough to talk, warm enough to feel like a hug. Food was comforting and generous. Staff clocked the vibe and gave us space. Bill was fair. Came in for a meal, left feeling restored.“

“Friendly staff, great food and a cozy atmosphere“

“We enjoyed our first experience here recently. Philly cheesesteak and poutine were both excellent but buffalo chicken sandwich was good as well. Good variety of craft beers and cocktails. Staff and patrons both really nice. Only 2.5 TV’s but a good alternative to downtown craziness if you want to catch a game. We’ll be back!!“

“I'm reading a book called "The Book of Delights," wherein the author extolls quotidian joys. If I had my own book of delights, Kevin's Coffee would be my first entry. Special thanks to Lael, who has a real way with the espresso beans!“

“Best cappuccino I’ve had in ages! Seriously, it was absolutely delicious. Best experience - walked in to get breakfast on Black Friday, kitchen was closed but we decided to sit at the bar and have a cappuccino. It was perfection. Such a cool place to sit and chill on a wintry day. Thanks, Happy Place Cafe - I 🩷 you.“

“🫶 Fantastic place & coffee!“

“On a road trip from out of state, googled some options and was recommended Jrs from another restaurant that was reservations only tonight; so very happy that’s how it worked out! We called ahead to make sure they had openings and the girl I talked to was very friendly. Upon arrival though they mentioned they don’t take reservations they had a table for 5 ready for us. Coming from out of state with 3 kids of different ages there were a lot of questions about the menu and our waitress Lexi was patient and kind; speaking with them directly and making sure to answer all questions. Drinks were refilled without asking, extra napkins supplied, she kept an eye out and checked in regularly. The food was fantastic as well, but Lexi was superb!“

“Two of us stopped in for a late lunch. The place was packed. Hungry customers ranged in age from babies to senior citizens. They offered indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit inside, as the day was blazing hot. I ordered the fish tacos, which were delicious. They only had two alcoholic drink options: Corona and their cocktail of the day. This is a very fun and pleasant place to eat. Highly recommended.“

“This place REALLY threw me for a loop… walking there I was expecting a quickie bite.. not an amazing dinner meal that even my picky husband enjoyed!

The vibe definitely did not match the level of culinary skills in the food. We got chive pancakes, they were chewy crispy and savory - perfect appetizer!

Two Asahi’s to complement our entrees:
crying tiger fried rice, the sirloin was marinated to PERFECTION! Best I’ve EVER had.
Duck Penang was an entire duck leg in a creamy delicious curry sauce with pineapples and tomatoes. So mouthwatering thinking about it now..

Staff was soooo young but SUPER hospitable and lovely! Luckily we’re not locals otherwise it’d be a weekly meal here for us!“