50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Essex

“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.“

“Once inside you are transported to another place! Super friendly staff, awesome music, and Hot, HOT mouth watering delicious breakfast sandwiches & coffee! 10/10🤩“

“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!“

“Hi BBCO,
If this makes it to you, some comments on food choices for dinner last night, May 2026.
The nachos for sharing were very good! My companions had them previously and recommended them. A hit!

The falafel pita could really use more tzatziki sauce. A generous smear would have been great, it was barely there. I would have asked for more, my order was to go so unknown until later.

The Wizard's Grain Bowl was ordered by a family member and looked pretty generous and amazing.
That will be on my next visit.
Thanks for listening.“

“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.“

“This place is a must if you're visiting vermont!! The food is fresh and the tenders are huge. My friend and I tried the reaper and its definitely really spicy so try at your own risk because the spice really just hits you out of nowhere and it lingers for a while. Nonetheless we had a great experience at this location and are excited to go back :) also Charles was super sweet and made our experience with the reaper much better!!“

“Casual Thai and sushi restaurant. Large menu of well known Thai dishes that are well prepared. Located in an Essex strip mall. Service was fast and friendly. Portions are generous. Prices very reasonable. My Tom yum shrimp and fried spring rolls were very good. I will return to this place again. Take out available.“

“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“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“We went the day after Thanksgiving (I know I’m slow to post) and it was packed. Plenty of take out orders and others waiting for somewhat limited seating. Good sign when a restaurant is packed! It has a good vibe with nice decor and murals. For myself, with food allergies, I was impressed that they were able to accommodate my gluten intolerance and other food issues. I’m quite picky and I loved the food. I had the chicken, sorry I don’t remember the name of it. Staff is all friendly and helpful, and the owner came by personally to make sure we were being well served. We will definitely eat there again and bring our friends with us each time we return to visit the area. Go early or be prepared to wait for seating or take it to go. I had to be a tourist and get a Wise Fool tshirt. Definite A+ from this picky food snob! My son bought so I don’t know what was spent.“

“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.“

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

“Excellent sandwiches and service every time we go!“

“Great coffee and community“

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

“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“

“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 🙂“

“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.“

“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 🍂🍁“

“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“

“Overall, a very good Panini. The gentleman greeted me at the door and made my sandwich was very very nice. The only thing that I would say is that there was no salt at the entryway put down on the ice and it is very slick with lots of ice in front of the door.“

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

“Amazing place to be , we love it“

“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.“

“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!“

“🫶 Fantastic place & coffee!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“The worker at Starbucks was a little rude because they didn't want to talk to the customer, but the food and Atmosphere was very good. Overall, pretty good place to go for doing work and chilling there and hanging out also good place for drinks and food.“