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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
- 19 East Allen Street, Winooski, VT, 05404
- 802-655-0048
- http://mckeespubs.com/
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.