Vermont’s Best Burgers

Burlington Beer Company

180 Flynn Ave., Burlington
802-863-2337

BBCO Smash Burger
A 6-ounce smashed beef patty on a housemade pretzel bun topped with jalapeño pub cheese, thick-cut bacon, hopped barbecue sauce, lettuce, house pickles and red onions. Served with hand-cut fries or mixed greens. (Vegetarian and gluten-free options.)

Butter Bar & Kitchen

1127 North Ave., Suite 20, Burlington
802-862-4300

House Veggie Burger
House veggie patty (V+, GF sweet potato, chickpea and chipotle) with cheddar cheese, house-roasted red pepper salsa, herb aioli and arugula on a toasted brioche bun. Served with fries or greens. Choose sweet potato waffle fries or onion rings for a small upcharge.

Mansfield Burger
Beef burger with cheddar cheese, apples, bacon, pickled red onions and herb aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Served with fries or greens. Choose sweet potato waffle fries or onion rings for a small upcharge. (Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.)

Church Street Tavern

103 Church St., Burlington
802-658-1309

Pizza Burger
Smash burger topped with melted mozzarella and pepperoni on a grilled bun. Served with garlic-Parmesan fries.

Nacho Burger
Smash burger topped with chorizo queso and pico on a grilled bun. Served with housemade tortilla chips.

Copper at Dorset

100 Dorset St., Suite 2, South Burlington
802-304-9768

Reuben Burger
A grass-fed bison patty topped with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing, grilled on fresh marbled rye. Served with mixed greens.

The Daily Planet

15 Center St., Burlington
802-862-9647

LedgEnd Farm Venison Burger
Housemade rosemary venison sausage topped with bacon-blueberry jam, Jasper Hill Farm’s Bayley Hazen Blue cheese and pickled jalapeños. Served with hand-cut fries or dressed greens. (Gluten-free option.)

Vermont Bean Crafters’ Falafel Burger
Local falafel topped with Turkish salsa, baba ghanoush, pickled red onions and shredded lettuce. Served with hand-cut fries or dressed greens. (Vegetarian and vegan options.)

Electra’s Restaurant

5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne
802-497-0683

Wagyu Foie Gras Burger
Grilled 9+ Australian Wagyu burger topped with seared foie gras and Grafton Village Cheese truffle cheddar, served on a sweet roll with heirloom tomato, greens and red onions. Served with truffle fries. (Gluten-free option.)

Spiced Black Bean Burger
Black bean, Hatch green chile and rice burger served on a sweet roll and topped with Tajín aioli, avocado, heirloom tomato, baby arugula and red onions. Served with French fries. (Vegetarian; gluten-free option.)

Filibuster Restaurant & Bar

45 State St., Montpelier
802-225-6011

Pub Burger
Eight-ounce burger topped with house-smoked bacon, beefsteak tomato, aged white cheddar and Worcestershire aioli on a locally made brioche bun. Served with crispy French fries or greens and a pickle spear. (Gluten-free option.)

Fire & Ice Restaurant

26 Seymour St., Middlebury
802-388-7166

North Country
Half-pound patty of Lucas Family Farms local ground beef seasoned with maple-bacon dry rub and topped with Cabot cheddar, apple slices, maple-bacon mayonnaise and maple-candied bacon. Served with fries. (Vegetarian and gluten-free options.)

Big Moose Burger
Half-pound patty of Lucas Family Farms local ground beef seasoned with our house blackening spices and topped with garlic mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onions and Cabot cheddar cheese. Served with onion rings.

Four Quarters Brewing

70 Main St., Winooski
802-391-9120

Spicy Burger
Two beef patties smashed and topped with Pepper Jack cheese, pickled jalapeños, lettuce and spicy aioli. (Vegetarian option.)

Vermont Onion Burger
Two beef patties smashed and topped with Cabot cheese, shaved sweet onion and yellow mustard. (Vegetarian option.)

Grazers, Williston

192 Boxwood St., Williston
802-857-5829

Crispy Potato Burger
A Vermont ground beef burger topped with Cabot cheddar, house pickles, barbecue mayo, crispy potatoes and red onions. Served with garlic fries

Grazers, Winooski

24 Main St., Winooski
802-489-5299

Black & Blue Burger
A Vermont ground beef burger coated in Jamaican jerk seasoning and topped with blue cheese, garlic aioli, bacon, lettuce and red onions. Served with a side of French fries or mixed greens. (Gluten-free option.)

Grazers at 14th Star Brewing Co.

133 Main St., Suite 7, St. Albans
802-782-8703

Nacho Burger
A Vermont ground beef burger topped with Cabot cheddar, fresh pico de gallo, avocado and jalapeños. Served with a side of French fries or mixed greens. (Gluten-free option.)

Idletyme Brewing Co.

1859 Mountain Rd., Stowe
802-253-4765

You’re My Burger, Blue!
Ground prime beef, North Country Smokehouse bacon, blue cheese sauce and sautéed mushrooms.

Notch Burger
Ground prime beef, caramelized onion jam, roasted jalapeño aioli, fried onions and melted Gruyère served on a brioche bun.

J. Morgan’s

100 State St., Montpelier
802-223-5252

State Street Salmon Burger
Fresh-ground salmon with maple kimchi and gochujang aioli on a brioche bun. Served with French fries.

Smash Burger
Two burger patties smashed with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle chips and American pub cheese on a brioche bun. Served with French fries.

Juniper Bar & Restaurant

41 Cherry St., Burlington
802-651-5027

Real Vermonty
Templeton Farms beef, maple-candied Snug Valley Farm bacon, Jasper Hill Farm Withersbrook blue cheese, Pitchfork pickles, shredded lettuce and burger sauce on a housemade milk bun. Served with fries or salad.

Spicy Flatlander
Vermont Bean Crafters patty, gochujang-roasted 1000 Stone Farm mushrooms, red cabbage kimchi, sprouts and vegan yuzu kosho aioli on a housemade oat milk bun. Served with fries or salad. (Vegan.)

Leunig’s Bistro & Café

115 Church St., Burlington
802-863-3759

French Onion
Piled high with caramelized onions and bacon-topped Asiago Swiss fondue, with jus for dipping. Served with truffle fries. (Gluten-free option.)

“Beef Wellington” Inspired
Loaded with Gruyère, French Bayonne ham, mushroom ragout and duck mousse pâté on a croissant. Served with truffle fries. (Gluten-free option.)

Nectar’s

188 Main St., Burlington
802-658-4771

Bacon Ranch Burger
Our smash burger with a twist: This burger is made with ranch mixed in, grilled and topped with more ranch and bacon.

Black Bean Burger
Housemade black bean burger topped with a mango slaw.

Our House Bistro

36 Main St., Winooski
802-497-1884

Brisket Gouda Smash Burger
Two four-ounce beef patties topped with cheddar, whiskey-glazed pork belly, red pepper-whiskey sauce, lettuce, tomato and onions. (Gluten-free option.)

Cheddar Bacon Apple Turkey Burger
Slightly Cajun-spiced turkey burger topped with melty Cabot cheddar, crispy bacon, sliced apple, lettuce, onions and avocado ranch. (Vegetarian and gluten-free options.)

Park Squeeze

161 Main St., Vergennes
802-877-9962

Burger Week Burger
Choice of Angus beef patty, chicken breast or housemade veggie burger patty topped with maple-bacon onions, cheddar cheese, cranberry relish and baby kale. Served with choice of fries or dressed greens. (Vegetarian option.)

The Squeeze Burger
Choice of Angus beef patty, chicken breast or housemade veggie burger patty topped with cheddar cheese, greens, pickled onions, roasted red peppers, bacon and a fried egg. Served with choice of fries or dressed greens. (Vegetarian option.)

Parkway Diner

1696 Williston Rd., South Burlington
802-540-9222

50/50 Burger
Half-pork and half-beef patty smothered in roasted mushrooms, Swiss cheese and garlic aioli, with lettuce and tomato on a fresh local bun. Served with a deli pickle and choice of fries or a side salad.
(Gluten-free option.)

Piecasso Family Pizzeria

1899 Mountain Rd., Stowe
802-253-4411

Vermuenster Burger
Locally raised ground beef topped with Muenster cheese, crispy bacon, caramelized onions and horseradish mayonnaise. Served with fresh-cut fries.

Positive Pie

22 State St., Montpelier
802-229-0453

Thanksgiving Turkey Burger
Turkey burger, Brie, apple, lettuce and housemade cranberry sauce. Served with fries or dressed greens. (Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.)

Feta Burger
Beef or Beyond burger, feta cheese, spinach, mushrooms, tomato and basil pesto-garlic aioli. Served with fries or mixed greens. (Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.)

Shakedown Street BBQ & Grill at Stowe Cider

17 Town Farm La., Stowe
802-253-2065

BBQ Burger
Burger topped with tomato, lettuce and fried red onions, smothered in Shakedown barbecue sauce and served on a warm brioche bun. Choice of greens or hand-cut fries. Option to add bacon or smoked cheddar. (Gluten-free option.)

Shelburne Tap House

2989 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne
802-985-4040

Vegan Big Mac
Beyond Burger topped with shredded lettuce, onions, pickles and vegan special sauce on a sesame-seeded bun. (Vegan; gluten-free option.)

Smash Burger Pizza Sandwich
Two smashed burger patties, pickles, onions, shredded lettuce, special sauce and American cheese stuffed in a pizza sandwich.

The Skinny Pancake, Burlington

60 Lake St., Burlington
802-540-0188

Cowpoke Burger
A Boyden Farm beef smash burger topped with melted Cabot cheddar, maple barbecue sauce and crispy fried onions on a bun. Served with choice of fries or greens. (Gluten-free option.)

SP Smash Burger
A Boyden Farm beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, maple-onion jam, pickles and SP sauce on a poppy seed bun. Served with fries or greens.

The Skinny Pancake, Stowe

454 Mountain Rd., Stowe
802-760-6588

SP Smash Burger
A Boyden Farm beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, maple-onion jam, pickles and SP sauce on a poppy seed bun. Served with fries or greens.

Cowpoke Burger
A Boyden Farm beef smash burger topped with melted Cabot cheddar, maple barbecue sauce and crispy fried onions on a bun. Served with choice of fries or greens. (Gluten-free option.)

The Skinny Pancake, Montpelier

89 Main St., Montpelier
802-262-2253

Cowpoke Burger
A Boyden Farm beef smash burger topped with melted Cabot cheddar, maple barbecue sauce and crispy fried onions on a bun. Served with choice of fries or greens. (Gluten-free option.)

SP Smash Burger
A Boyden Farm beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, maple-onion jam, pickles and SP sauce on
a poppy seed bun. Served with fries or greens.

The Skinny Pancake, Quechee

7161 Woodstock Rd., Quechee
802-291-6111

SP Smash Burger
A Boyden Farm beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, maple-onion jam, pickles and SP sauce on
a poppy seed bun. Served with fries or greens.

Cowpoke Burger
A Boyden Farm beef smash burger topped with melted Cabot cheddar, maple barbecue sauce and crispy fried onions on a bun. Served with choice of fries or greens. (Gluten-free option.)

South Mountain Tavern

31 Main St., Bristol, VT
802-453-5231

Off the Hook Burger
Smash burger topped with OTH sauce, fried onions and American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles and fresh-cut fries.

Falafel Burger
Served with lettuce, onions, tomato, pickles, OTH sauce and fresh-cut fries. (Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.)

Switchback Beer Garden & Tap House

160 Flynn Ave., Burlington
802-651-4114

Root Down Under Burger
An Angus patty topped with blue cheese, caramelized onions, pickled beets, garlic aioli and arugula. Served with a side of hand-cut fries or dressed greens. (Gluten-free option.)

Switchback Smash Burger
An Angus patty topped with choice of American cheese or Cabot cheddar, Wickles Pickles, grilled onions, garlic aioli, and shaved romaine. Served with a side of hand-cut fries or dressed greens. Add bacon or a Switchback. (Gluten-free option.)

Three Penny Taproom

108 Main St., Montpelier
802-223-8277

Mac the Knife
Ground Angus beef tenderloin and bacon patty topped with seared foie gras, caramelized onion jam and garlic aioli on a brioche roll.

Tourterelle

3629 Ethan Allen Hwy., New Haven
802-453-6309

Fungi
Brisson’s Daona Farm American Wagyu burger, Blue House mushrooms, Jasper Hill Farm blue cheese, guanciale and Calabrian chile mayo on a house pretzel bun. (Gluten-free option.)

Veggie
A housemade veggie burger topped with kimchi aioli and Vermont cheddar cheese on a brioche bun. Served with house frites. (Vegetarian;
vegan or gluten-free option.)

Two Brothers Tavern

86 Main St., Middlebury
802-388-0002

Cajun Burger
Pepper Jack cheese, fried onions, jalapeño, lettuce and maple-chipotle barbecue sauce on a potato bun. Served with hand-cut fries or Caesar salad.
White Bean & Spinach Burger
Vegan basil aioli, mixed greens and tomato on a potato bun. Served with hand-cut fries or Caesar salad.

Upper Deck Pub

1076 Williston Rd., South Burlington
802-862-6585

Jammer Burger
Lightly smoked house ground sirloin burger infused with roasted garlic and rosemary, topped with blue cheese and bacon-onion jam and finished with a red wine demi-glace. Served open-faced on a challah bun with truffled pomme frites. (Gluten-free option.)

Vermont Pub & Brewery

144 College St., Burlington
802-865-0500

Mediterranean Burger
LaPlatte River Farm Angus beef burger topped with herb-crusted fried feta, olive tapenade and tzatziki sauce. Served with Greek orzo salad or fries. (Vegetarian option)

Pair with a pint of Bombay Grab IPA for the perfect combo.

Von Trapp Brewing Bierhall & Restaurant

1333 Luce Hill Rd., Stowe
802-253-5750

Black Bean Farro Burger
Vegetarian farro burger made with local mixed shiitake and golden oyster mushrooms from FUNJ Shrooming Co., house pickles, mesclun, tomato, and tofuilly spread. Served with a choice of side. (Gluten-free option.)

THE TRAPP Burger
Coffee-rubbed 8oz. Vermont burger mixed with North Country smoked bacon topped with melted smoked Gouda cheese, caramelized oyster mushrooms from Vermont’s FUNJ. Shrooming Company, a white truffle aioli sauce, lettuce, tomato and our in-house pickles.

Trapp Family Lodge Main Dining Room

700 Trapp Hill Rd., Stowe
802-253-5733

Grilled 8-ounce Wagyu Burger
Garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, Boursin cheese, foie gras, a Trapp Family Farm fried egg, bacon-onion jam and house pickles on a brioche bun. Served with white truffle-Parmesan French fries. (Gluten-free option.)

Wayside Restaurant & Bakery

1873 Route 302, Montpelier
802-223-6611

Double Whammy
Two handcrafted quarter-pound patties served on a homemade bun. (Gluten-free option.)

Worthy Burger

56 Rainbow St., South Royalton
802-763-2575

Mushroom Swiss Burger
Six-ounce Almanack Farm beef patty, Boggy Meadow Farm Swiss cheese, roasted mushrooms, garlic aioli, Bibb lettuce and red onions. Served with house fries or a seasonal salad. (Gluten-free option.)

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