Burlington has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Burlington restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 5 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.
1. Citizen Cider
Other · $$ · 4.5★ (1,610 Google reviews)
Citizen Cider earned its spot on the show for a one-of-a-kind menu that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,610 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 4 — “Meat Sampler” (January 17, 2020)
Address: 180 Flynn Ave Building 2, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: +1 802-497-1987
Website: www.citizencider.com
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2. Bluebird Barbecue
BBQ · $$ · 4.5★ (1,253 Google reviews)
Known for low-and-slow barbecue, Bluebird Barbecue still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,253 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 5 — “Smokin' Hot BBQ” (January 31, 2020)
Address: 317 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: +1 802-448-3070
Website: www.bluebirdbbq.com/y_source1_MTA5MTg2ODItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU3D
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3. Pingala Cafe
Breakfast, Vegan/Vegetarian, Dessert · $$ · 4.7★ (838 Google reviews)
The a knockout breakfast at Pingala Cafe clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 838 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 6 — “Savory with a Side of Sweet” (February 7, 2020)
Address: 1 Mill St, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: +1 802-540-0110
Website: www.pingalacafe.com
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4. Taco Gordo
Mexican · $ · 4.5★ (591 Google reviews)
Taco Gordo is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.5 stars from 591 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 7 — “Lots of Latin” (February 21, 2020)
Address: 208 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: +1 802-540-0770
Website: www.tacogordovt.com
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5. Hong’s Chinese Dumplings
Asian · 4.6★ (254 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for bold Asian flavors, Hong’s Chinese Dumplings keeps a 4.6-star rating across 254 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 8 — “Mom and Dad” (March 6, 2020)
Address: 77 Pearl St, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: +1 802-660-6688
Website: hongsdumplings.com
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