Misery Loves Co. is a new american sandwiches and market restaurant in Winooski, Burlington.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: House-cured pastrami sandwich, Daily market plates, Natural-wine flight
Must order: House-cured pastrami sandwich plus whatever the daily market plate is and a natural-wine pour.
Tip: Daytime only; lunch and grab-and-go from the cold case. The sister restaurant Onion City Chicken and Oyster runs dinner two blocks away.
Address: 46 Main St, Winooski, VT 05404, Burlington
Aaron Josinsky and Laura Wade's sister restaurant to Misery Loves Co. opened in August 2022 in the historic Block Building at the top of the Winooski rotary.
Signature: Fried chicken, Shucked oysters, Hot-honey biscuit
Order: The fried chicken half-bird plus a half-dozen Vermont oysters and a hot-honey biscuit.
Tip: Bar takes walk-ins; book the dining room on Resy. Dinner 16:00-21:00 daily; weekend brunch 10:00-15:00.
Aaron Josinsky and Laura Wade's sister restaurant to Misery Loves Co. opened in August 2022 in the historic Block Building at the top of the Winooski rotary.
Signature: Fried chicken, Shucked oysters, Hot-honey biscuit
Order: The fried chicken half-bird plus a half-dozen Vermont oysters and a hot-honey biscuit.
Tip: Bar takes walk-ins; book the dining room on Resy. Dinner 16:00-21:00 daily; weekend brunch 10:00-15:00.
Bluebird Barbecue runs from an early-1900s farmhouse on Riverside Avenue overlooking the Winooski River. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Signature: Smoked brisket, Smoked wings, BBQ ramen
Order: The brisket plate by the pound, a basket of smoked wings and a side of cornbread.
Tip: Closed Monday through Wednesday; book Thursday-Sunday or arrive at 16:30 opening for a counter seat.
Pho Hong is the family-owned Vietnamese counter on North Winooski Avenue that locals queue for. Pho with rich aromatic broth, fresh banh mi, vermicelli bowls;
Signature: Pho tai with rare beef, Banh mi, Vermicelli bowls
Order: Pho tai with rare beef and meatballs; add fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime at the table.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday and cash-or-card both accepted; BYOB and the lunch rush after 12:30 clears fast.
May Day opened on North Winooski Avenue in the Old North End in 2024 from local industry pros. House-made bread and charcuterie for deli-inspired sandwiches,
Signature: Deli-inspired sandwiches, House charcuterie, Natural wine flight
Order: The daily sandwich off the chalkboard plus a natural-wine pour.
Tip: Resy reservations; walk-up bar seats run quickly on weekends.
The Daily Planet on Center Street since 1982 (one block east of Church). Bohemian bar, tranquil solarium, romantic dining room; cocktails the signature.
Signature: Award-winning cocktails, Eclectic mains, Solarium dining
Order: Whatever the cocktail of the month is, plus a daily blackboard plate.
Tip: Weekend brunch from 11:30; weeknight dinner from 17:00. Solarium is the best off-Church table for two.
Eric Warnstedt's Hen of the Wood opened a second location at 55 Cherry Street in downtown Burlington in 2013, eight years after the Waterbury original.
Signature: Mushroom toast, Roasted local pork, Cheese plate
Order: The mushroom toast with bacon and poached egg, plus whatever the daily Vermont cheese flight is pouring.
Tip: Book on Resy 30 days ahead for prime weekend slots. The bar takes walk-ins from 16:00 and serves the full menu.
