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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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Orchid Chinese Cuisine

  • 5 Market Street, South Burlington, VT, 05403
  • 802-658-3626

An unmatched Chinese buffet. Perfect for big groups and friends who’ll share a Scorpion Bowl. Delivery, Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.

Original Parkway Diner

  • 1696 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT, 05403
  • 802-651-6881

Open since 1955, this vintage diner fuses American and Greek cuisine — think spanakopita, gyro, rice pudding and avgolemono. Breakfast served all day long. Take-Out.

Outer Space

  • 208 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-660-8526

This hip little South End deli serves breakfast and lunch, and offers a dinner and live entertainment meal deal on Wednesday nights. Delivery & Take-Out.

Panadero

  • 203 North Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-863-8278

Carbs are king at this neighborhood bakery that turns out breads, pastries, muffins and scones — and, for lunch, savory, stuffed croissants. Try the tarts. Take-Out.

Papa Frank's

  • 13 West Center Street, Winooski, VT, 05404
  • 802-655-2423

Family-friendly and inexpensive, Papa Frank’s has got some great Italian grub. You’re gonna need more than one basket of the cheesy garlic bread. Order at least two... for yourself.? Delivery, Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.?

Penny Cluse Cafe

The long lines are a testament to the popularity of this breakfast-and-lunch place that serves some of the best food in town. It’s a Burlington institution. Take-Out

Pho Dang Vietnamese Cafe

  • 215 Main Street, Winooski, VT, 05404
  • 802-655-0707

You can go with the Pho — a Vietnamese soup — or other noodle and rice dishes just a few blocks from downtown Winooski. Try the classic Pho Tai and the hot ’n’ sweet coffee mixed with sweetened, condensed milk. Take-Out.

Pho Hong

  • 325 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT, 05401
  • 802-865-8031

Try the beef pho or the “happy pancakes” — Vietnamese crêpes stuffed with shrimp, pork and onions. Vegetarians can get ’em with tofu. BYOB. Take-Out.

Pizza Putt

  • 1205 Airport Parkway, South Burlington, VT, 05403
  • 802-862-7888

On Monday, there’s all-you-can-eat pizza. Mini-golf and Laser tag are options every night. Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.?

Purple Knight Pizza & Deli

  • 186 College Parkway, Colchester, VT, 05446
  • 802-655-6565

Right across from St. Mike’s. Don’t miss the dollar slices and 50-cent sodas during finals week. Delivery, Take-Out and College Cash Cards accepted.?
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