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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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M. Saigon

  • 370 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT, 05403
  • 802-865-8383

Don’t just focus on noodles at this Vietnamese-style resto — the BBQ pork balls dipped in sweet chili sauce are a must-eat.

Magnolia Breakfast & Lunch Bistro

  • 1 Lawson Lane, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-846-7446

Burlington’s first certified “green” restaurant serves creative cuisine for breakfast and lunch. Go for the oatmeal pancakes, garbanzo burger or local steak sandwich. Take-Out.

Mama Mia Pizzeria

  • 570 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT
  • 802-864-6427

Grab a slice of the White Garden pie and finish it off with some spumoni. Yum. Delivery, Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub

  • 167 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-658-6776

Nothing beats all-you-can-eat-pizza and wings on Sundays and Thursdays. The pool tables are a plus.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub

  • 167 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-658-6776

Nothing beats all-you-can-eat-pizza and wings on Sundays and Thursdays. The pool tables are a plus. Delivery, Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.?

McKee's Pub

McKee’s pub and brunch fare is prepared by chefs trained at the nearby New England Culinary Institute. In other words, it’s good. The bacon cheeseburgers and fries are top-notch. Take-Out.

Mimmo's Pizzeria

  • 4 Carmichael Street, Essex, VT, 05452
  • 802-288-9494

Mimmo’s promises fresh Italian food served by enthusiastic waitstaff. Try the pizza and pasta dishes or the special balsamic chicken salad.? Delivery and Take-Out.

Ming's Restaurant Colchester

  • 88 Heineberg Road, South Burlington, VT, 05403
  • 802-860-2828

Purchase discount phone cards to Asia or Zodiac figurines along with your beef and broccoli. Take-Out.

Mirabelles

  • 198 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-658-3074

Daily lunch specials and homemade pastries characterize this Burlington bakery-café. Try the French toast or egg-and-cheese sandwich. Take-Out

Moe's Southwest Grill

  • 1150 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT, 05403
  • 802-660-4900

Moe’s is like Taco Bell’s much smarter and tastier older brother — the Joey Bag of Donuts with a healthy dose of chips and “Who is Kaiser Salsa?” is enough food for the whole weekend. Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.
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