50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Essex Junction

“We made reservations for our large group ahead of time and they were very accommodating. The service was fantastic, keeping our drinks full and making recommendations from the menu. The food was all delicious, and everyone enjoyed their meal. About half of our group hadn’t had Indian food before but they all left as fans! The waiter was able to easily guide the vegan in our group to a variety options for him. We all enjoyed tea and a sweet at the end. We are so glad to have found this restaurant and will definitely be back!“

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

“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.“

“I visited this restaurant with two girlfriends on a beautiful summer day and sat outdoors. We had the tarragon chicken salad wrap with fries and the BLT with sweet potato fries which were delicious. Our server did a great job and there is plenty of parking. I hope to return soon!“

“My daughter’s favorite restaurant. Food is great, people are great, we love it here.“

“Disappointed. The food was mediocre and a little pricey. Husband and son had the steak burger which was small and not very well seasoned. Wait staff was very nice. Ambiance is pleasant.“

“What a fantastic experience. The staff were fabulous and the food was delicious. Be sure to get their Parker House rolls. The wine menu was extensive and bar staff were helpful with selections. If you are staying at Hotel Vermont, it is right next door. Highly recommend for dinner and drinks.“

“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“

“The BEST food you will find prepared by the most wonderful people!“

“What a cool trendy place. Upon nearing the establishment, you can already smell unique smells of this different cuisine. The Turkish and Mediterranean dishes are varied in flavours, ones you will not find elsewhere. We opted for the bar on a busy Friday evening. The place was packed. We had olives, the cucumber dish, octopus, chicken wings and fattoush. I can’t get over the sweet harissa and caramelization of the chicken wings. These are basically unlike any chicken wings you’ve ever had. The cocktails, especially the green tequila based one, were excellent and strong. Our bartender was lovely and charismatic, while being attentive. She even surprised us with a dish and created a unique cocktail for me. Can’t wait to return next time we visit the area.“

“News Years Eve reservation! super friendly staff, beautiful space and amazing food!! can't wait to try everything on the menu. Seated promptly even for a holiday, loved the industrial look of everything, beautiful view and even though it was super busy everything came out quickly and the tuna poke!!... amazing, highly recommend!!!!“

“3 protein make your bowl is the best!!!“

“Really nice menu. Highlights include the custom charcuterie (sp?) where the olives were fabulous and the daily house made mozzarella was absolutely the best I've ever had.
Pizzas are really good with a nice dough, thin crust, and obviously a hot wood fired oven.
Service was a little slow and a little forgetful. It was a saturday night, so the kithchen was understandably under pressure, but on top of this, our waiter was just inattentive.“

“Excellent food at a great price“

“This was the Best pizza that we ever tasted ! This is really a place that you should try! They have a very good menu but you can also choose your toppings which make it a lot more interresting! They also have many Tap beers to try ! We had Courtney as our waitress and she was very sweet and we had a really great Time !“

“food was amazing, and the server was friendly very kind person. Definitely recommend Sherpa Kitchen!“

“Another great meal. Try the secret menu item, Maria Burger! You can’t go wrong !“

“We found Zaytoona by chance, as it was near our hotel in South Burlington. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The service was excellent! We had three meals out in Burlington over our weekend, and this one was the best! Get the word out: This restaurant is a GEM hidden near the South Burlington Library andTown Hall. Note to restaurant: You guys should change your sign so your name is easy to see from a distance. Loved our evening, we’ll be back! Thank you!“

“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“

“A-mazing. Some of the best flavors I've had in a long time. deelish“

“The dark chocolate gelato was delicious!“

“Amazing food and atmosphere right on the water! Lobster roll was out of this world fresh! Truffle fries were amazing and the malt vinegar aioli wow!!!“

“Amazing service and food and atmosphere“

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

“This food is special. We had the samosas, butter chicken, and beef chili momo and everything was perfect. Bright, fresh, flavorful, unique. So glad to have this close to home!“

“We have a friend that is seriously ill and we wanted a very special meal for he and his wife prepared and delivered to their home. The manager and staff arrived at work early to make it happen and would not accept a fee for delivery. They went beyond their duties and provided a marvelous meal for our friends. What beautiful hearts and souls they have. We thank you all so very much for your great meals and service.“

“This is the second time I've eaten at one of these pizza places and it's been very good. Not your traditional Pizza, more artisanal Pizza, but enjoyed it greatly. I can see this place getting busy in the summer where the outside dining and beer garden. It's perfect for the small town and I'm sure they get a lot of business. My understanding is there's one of these and a lot of us small towns around here and they've really figured out a good way to market it. I could see myself going back to this place several times. Not the best pizza I've ever had but it's a great place to hang out with people.“

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

“Five stars. Our family's happy place.
We've been coming here long enough that the staff greet us like neighbors - and that warmth is half the reason we keep coming back. The other half is the food, which is consistently some of the most flavorful cooking in the area.
My personal standout is the Vegan Panang Curry, currently on the menu and absolutely not to be missed. It's rich, deeply spiced, and genuinely one of the best dishes I've had anywhere - not just at a Thai restaurant, but anywhere full stop. The vegetables are vibrant and perfectly cooked, and the sauce has that layered complexity you just don't find everywhere.
One honest heads-up: seating is limited and it's first-come, first-served, so there can be a wait. We've never once regretted staying. Once the food arrives, the wait becomes a distant memory.
If you haven't been, go. If you have, you already know.“

“Sandwiches so good they will bring tears to your eyes!“

“Amazing service! Great food! Highly recommend!“

“This is a special, quaint little place, that I’ve visited for over 20 years. Great, inviting casual hot/cold bar and sandwiches. Decent picks for vegan. Have not ever tried their sandwiches, but look good. Updated from previous review on 2026-05-16“

“Great space with wonderful staff. had breakfast and poached eggs were the best I've ever had.“

“best drunken noodles i’ve ever had“

“Went to the Winooski location after trying the amazing Sugar Shack at the Burlington Farmers Market. Now we’re here every weekend!! The summer chai is absolutely incredible.“

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

“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“

“Always fresh and delicious!“

“absolutely the best breakfast I've had in forever!“

“We had bluebird cater our wedding this past Saturday and it was perfect and delicious l!“

“We came in for an early dinner and were sat immediately! Seems to be more of a take out place.
Top notch mango lassi. Mango and yogurt combination was top tier.
Chicken Korma was less on the sweetness, different than our local place back home, but I actually prefer the one here. Flavor was wonderful and hit all the rights spots.
Tandoori chicken was a huge portion and we ended up taking home leftovers enough to be another meal!
Staff is lovely.“

“Excellent Italian food! Staff is very friendly“

“Spacious, comfortable, and the chicken salad wrap was great.“

“The lack of changing tables in the restrooms is unacceptable. Parents shouldn’t have to choose between taking kids outside or putting them on the floor of a diaper change is needed.“

“I ordered two shrimp tacos for $12 amazing a mushroom soup that was outstanding and I bought two more to go. It was amazing the soup was. The mixed drinks were reasonable price a person named Thomas was amazing bartender he was fabulous. I would recommend to go here to eat. It’s very good feeling good atmosphere food.“

“I have been going out to eat all of my life; this is the best restaurant I have ever been too. The atmosphere is spectacular, the staff went above and beyond and of course the food was unbelievably splendid. I’m genuinely thinking about moving to Vermont just so I can eat here more often-! What a wonderful time thank you guys! Everyone one is so sweet, thank you for the tea leaves 💕 I’ll be back soon :)“

“Definitely the best bagel shop in Burlington!“

“Absolutely delicious!!! From appetizer selection to entre. Every special occasion and family group eat outs here from now on.“

“They're great. Very good selection, and they have lots of organic items.“