Burlington has a real plant-based culture, anchored by a longtime flagship and supported by buffet and bar kitchens that lean vegetarian. Pingala Cafe has run as the city's vegan flagship in the Chace Mill on the Winooski River since 2014, known for its Crunch Wrap, while Zabby and Elf's Stone Soup pours a pay-by-weight buffet that runs vegan and vegetarian heavy. Mule Bar in Winooski rounds it out with plant-based plates alongside a rotating draft list.
Vegan restaurants in Burlington
3 vegan places in Burlington we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Burlington · Vegan across every city.
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Mule Bar
Try Heady Topper pints, plant-based plates and American classics
The Winooski reliable for a midnight pour; expertly compiled rotating drafts plus Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
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Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
Try Self-serve hot and cold buffet by weight
Pay-by-weight buffet of salads, casseroles and stews; vegan and vegetarian heavy.
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Pingala Cafe
- ★ 4.5
- Vegan
- $
- Old North End
Try Crunch Wrap vegan plate
Crunch Wrap, juice and coffee for $14 by the Winooski River; plant-based meals under $15 from Burlington's vegan flagship in the Chace Mill since 2014.