Credit: Courtesy of Lake Champlain Chocolates

Lake Champlain Chocolates — Burlington’s premier 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)

  • Monarch & the Milkweed
  • The Scoop
  • 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 as well as quirkier ones. Try the Vermont maple bacon or mojito sorbet.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

  • Chill Vermont Gelato
  • lu•lu

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