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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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Speeder & Earl's (Pine Street)
- 412 Pine Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-658-6016
- http://www.speederandearls.com
The full-bodied Ethiopian Harrar is great, but be warned — you might not sleep for a few days. Sit outside at the Church Street location, or bring your laptop to Pine Street and surf for free. Take-Out
Speeder & Earl's - Church St.
- 104 Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-860-6630
The full-bodied Ethiopian Harrar is great, but be warned — you might not sleep for a few days. Sit outside at the Church Street location, or bring your laptop to Pine Street and surf for free. Take-Out.
Stone Soup
- 211 College Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-862-7616
Vegan-friendly Stone Soup boasts a hot bar, baked goods and a killer salad bar. It’s a very popular lunch spot, and is also open until 9 p.m. most nights. Take-Out
Sugarsnap
- 505 Riverside Avenue, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-652-5922
Choose from freshly prepared salads, sandwiches and homemade soups at this take-out stop. Ready-made, take-home dinners are also available. Take-Out.
Pine Street Deli
- 316 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-862-9614
It’s a corner store, a deli and a source for Greek specialties such as gyro, baklava and spanakopita. At lunch, George’s meatloaf and the “Big Papi burger” fly out the door. Take-Out.
Tiny Thai
- 24 Main Street, Winooski, VT, 05404
- (802) 655-4888
There’s always a line at this cozy little Thai restaurant on Winooski’s Main Street. You know what that means. . . BYOB to this great date spot that won’t break the bank. Take-Out.
Tiny Thai
- 24 Main Street, Essex, VT, 05452
- 802-878-2788
There’s always a line at this cozy little Thai restaurant. You know what that means. . . BYOB to this great date spot that won’t break the bank. Take-Out.
Tommy's City Grill
- 580 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT, 05403
- 802-652-0111
Mexican-American fusion cuisine in an upscale, fast-food setting. Try the spicy chicken burrito. Take-Out.
Top of the Block Sandwich Shoppe
- 2 Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-660-0667
The proprietors roast their own lunch meats at this to-go lunch spot. The pastries, muffins, cookies, soups and wintertime hot dishes are also homemade. Delivery & Take-Out.
Uncommon Grounds
- 42 Church Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
- 802-865-6227
Try one of UG’s many in-house roasted blends or chai lattes made from scratch. And they’ve got free wifi. Take-Out