Penny Cluse Café — Vice president Joe Biden ate blueberry pancakes at Penny Cluse in 2016 — joining the ranks of countless Burlingtonians who have been happily eating at this café for 21 years.
Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)
- The Friendly Toast
- Jericho Café & Tavern
- Sneakers Bistro
- The Swingin’ Pinwheel Café and Bakery
Blue Paddle Bistro — Monthly Sunday brunches at this Champlain Islands bistro are a big hit. Make reservations early to score a seat.
Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery — Breakfast is served all day, until 9:30 p.m. — just one of the reasons the Wayside has been in business for 101 years. Go for a Benedict or a buttermilk doughnut.
Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)
- Blue Bike Café
- Green Goddess Café
- Soulfully Good Café
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2019.




