Penny Cluse Café — Celebs such as Elijah Wood and Joe Biden have joined the café’s devoted following. Long lines signal food that’s worth the wait: gingerbread pancakes, chorizo-and-egg tacos, and garlicky kale quesadillas, for example.
Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)
- Monarch & the Milkweed
- The Skinny Pancake
- Sneakers Bistro
Blue Paddle Bistro — Monthly Sunday brunches at this Champlain Islands bistro are a big hit. Make reservations early to score a seat.
Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)
- 158 Main Restaurant & Bakery
- Down Home Kitchen
- Kismet
- Maxi’s Restaurant
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2018.
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