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Looking for a place to chow down on a limited budget? Here’s a list of affordable restaurants in and around Burlington. There’s nothing high-end here — just good grub and lots of it.
Parents in town? See "Tastes Good: Off-Campus Meal Plans" for Food Editor Suzanne Podhaizer’s pricier suggestions.
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Ahli Baba's Kabob Shop
- 163 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-862-5752
Jonesing for a new-age gyro? Ahli Baba's grilled chicken pita with herbed mayo and salsa will hit the spot. Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.
Al's French Frys
- 1251 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT, 05403
- 802-862-9203
Al’s not only has the best hand-cut fries in Chittenden County, but grilled-cheese sandwiches for 91 cents. Take-Out & College Cash Cards accepted.
Bagel Market
- 30 Susie Wilson Drive, Essex Junction, VT, 05452
- 802-872-2616
Bagel Market opens early — 6 a.m. — which makes it popular among partiers. Take-Out.
Banana Winds Café & Pub
- 1 Market Place, Essex Junction, VT, 05452
- 802-879-0752
This pub-deli has live music and karaoke, and features open mike the first Saturday of every month. Try the homemade clam chowder and chili. Take-Out
Big Daddy's Delivery
- 177 Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-863-0000
College students and bar hoppers flock to this lower Church Street location for late-night wings, slices and subs. Open ’til 2 a.m. They deliver Ben & Jerry’s, too. Delivery, Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.
Big Fatty's BBQ
- 55 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-864-5513
- http://www.maplestreetcatering.com/Piggery.html
At this self-described “in your face” BBQ joint, the slogan is “Put some South in your mouth.” As in piles of pork and maple-infused BBQ sauce. Take-Out.
Bite Me
- 457 St. Paul St., Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-540-0707
Burlington’s only organic pizza. Delivery, Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.
Boloco
- 92 Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-658-9771
Get burritos without the guilt at this mini-chain, which features humanely-raised meats, organic tofu and brown rice on request. Take-Out.
Bove's Restaurant
- 68 Pearl St., Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-864-6651
This no-nonsense, family-owned eatery is an Art Deco wonder. The prices and portion sizes are old-fashioned, too. The lasagna was recently featured on the Food Network.? Delivery and Take-Out.
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
- 93 Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-860-1995
Bruegger’s is a chain, but it’s based here in Burlington. Get quick coffee, soups and sandwiches on bagels baked fresh all day. Take-Out.