What to order at Misery Loves Co.

Must order
House-cured pastrami sandwich plus whatever the daily market plate is and a natural-wine pour.
Signature dishes
House-cured pastrami sandwich, Daily market plates, Natural-wine flight
Editor 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.
CuisineNew American Sandwiches and Market
Price$$
Neighborhoodwinooski
HoursTue-Thu 15:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-21:00
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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.

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Location

Address: 46 Main St, Winooski, VT 05404, Burlington

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Onion City Chicken and Oyster ★ 4.5

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