50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Essex

“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“

“My family has been coming here for years. Both my girls worked here and we have always appreciated the level of consistency that Mimmo's food offers. Always fresh, hot and delicious entrees and salads. Most recently I have been sitting at the bar while I wait for my take out order and have had the lovely privilege of being waited on by Simone's partner. She is a fireball with the best customer service skills I have encountered in Vermont or anywhere! Everything she does is to make the customer feel attended to and she does it with the most energetic and positive effort! Mimmo's never disappoints!“

“Great service. Drinks always full.“

“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!“

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

“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 !“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“Excellent ice cream and amazing service“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“I've been coming to this brewery for a few years now, and I just adore the place! It has a comfortable atmosphere, never too crowded nor too sparse, and the crew working there are always a pleasure to chat with. Plus, they have great taste in music selection (for me, at least!), so the vibe is just right. And of course the beers are A+, great selection with enjoyable mainstays and interesting rotations. I personally love the Wolfhand, it's an easy-to-drink, lower ABV brew that tastes clean on tap or in cans. They also have events each month, like trivia, yoga, and even a knitting night!“

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

“First time and definitely not the last. Fries are yummy with great spices and dips to choose from. Two person dinner plate was a huge amount of food with great detail in the flavors. Service was kind and great vibes. Cannot wait to return.“

“Kestrel has awesome coffee and the best staff. Going other places doesn’t compare!“

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

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

“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.“

“Excellent sandwiches and service every time we go!“

“Great coffee and community“

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

“Burlington Bay was an absolute highlight of our trip! The customer service was outstanding everyone was friendly, and welcoming. The menu offers a wide variety of options, so there’s truly something for everyone.

The views are amazing and create the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy your meal. Between the beautiful scenery, great food, and overall good vibes, it’s a place that you’ll want to visit again.

And of course, we had to finish our visit with a maple creemee and a berry. both were delicious and the perfect sweet ending to a great experience. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in Burlington!“

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

“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“

“Spectacular. So glad they offer flights because it's hard to choose between all the enticing beer offerings. Every one we tried was delicious, And each had a remarkably smooth finish.
The food was also incredible...rich, complex flavors that are intriguing and satisfying.

Above it all was the truly wonderful service. Here's a shout out to Makeda, who's friendly and attentive service made the entire experience so very memorable.

We will be back.“

“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 🙂“

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

“Always fresh and delicious!“

“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“

“Great open air atmosphere. came for the Dancehall Reggae event last night and had a fantastic time“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Amazing place to be , we love it“

“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.“

“Good food and beer. Large dinning area“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Friendly staff, great food and a cozy atmosphere“

“Went in on a Saturday with my husband and 2 labs. The pups had a blast. It was a younger crowd being 11pm on a Saturday but we had a blast (I’m 37 my husband 40). A great crowd, great cocktails. Everyone loved the dogs and were very respectful around them. Can’t wait to come back! We need more places like this.“

“Went to the 80s vs 90s show I came All the way from NY ! I love the setting and the show was phenomenal!!“

“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!“

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