Credit: Courtesy of Lake Champlain Chocolates

Lake Champlain Chocolates — Burlington’s major chocolatier has something for everyone. Order a luscious hot chocolate, take a factory tour, or grab a homemade maple-butter-pecan or salted-caramel ice cream.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

  • Hen of the Wood
  • Scout & Co.
  • Shy Guy Gelato

Noni Stuart and Bill Champagne Credit: Courtesy of Island Homemade Ice Cream

Island Homemade Ice Cream — Based in Grand Isle, this small-batch biz creates basic flavors such as French Vanilla and Chocolate Supreme and quirkier ones including Vermont Maple Bacon and mojito sorbet.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

  • Chill Vermont Gelato
  • lu•lu
  • Scout’s Honor

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