Although Vermont has plenty of cake shops and confectioners around, how do restaurants stack up when it comes to after-dinner decadent desserts? Find fruit tarts at cafes, from-scratch pudding, and so much more. Here are the best places for dessert in Vermont.
Mirabelles Cafe, Burlington, VT
We know. We know. Mirabelles is famous for its confection as a bakery, but did you know that it is also a cafe that offers breakfast and lunch, too? Plus, if we are being perfectly honest, there are no better desserts in all of the state, so, whether you are ordering a fruit tart, a slice of key lime pie or a Triple German Chocolate cake to go, you will surely thank us for this recommendation.
The Daily Planet, Burlington, VT
We chose the Daily Planet at number two, in part, because it is the complete opposite of Mirabelles. And it is just the kind of place where traditional cake is not on the menu, so check out their Campfire Brownie Sundae with warm chocolate fudge brownie, graham-crusted fried vanilla ice cream, and wood-smoked ganache today.
Istanbul Kebob House, Burlington, VT
Established in 2012, this spot offers lots of meat in wraps or kebob style and traditional soups and Turkish rice dishes. But, if you are looking for a real treat, you should check out their dessert menu, which features exotic, sweet, and delicious offerings, like Maple Baklava, Almond Pudding, and a selection of dessert wines and ports.
Two Brothers Tavern, Middlebury, VT
Of course, if you were outside of the Burlington area, you could do worse than dessert at Two Brothers Tavern. We recommend skipping dinner here and going right for the sweet stuff, as their hand-made ice cream or chocolate bread pudding will keep you coming back for more. And, if that doesn’t strike you fancy, the Tres Leches Cake or the Pumpkin Cheesecake would do just fine.
Vermont Apple Pies, Ludlow, VT
Did you know that apple pie is the official Vermont State Dessert? Well, now you do, and it is fitting that we end with Vermont Apples Pies in our 10th spot on the list. Serving buttermilk pancakes, Belgian waffles, omelets, and French Toasts until noon, Vermont Apple Pies also churns out hand-made cheesecakes, sticky buns, and possibly Vermont’s best apple pie.
Bleu Northeast Seafood, Burlington, VT
Now you may say, what has seafood got to do with dessert? But bear with us on this one. With views of idyllic Lake Champlain just outside your window, you can start off your meal with fresh raw oysters. You can then finish your meal with an impressive assortment of cheeses—Baley Hazen Blue (a cow’s milk blue), Bijou (a soft goat’s milk cheese), and Triple Cream (a soft cow’s milk cheese), etc.—as it is a very French and delicious way to end the meal.
Prince and Pauper, Woodstock, VT
Prince and Pauper have been a restaurant destination for many years, and during a national food climate where everything is light and low-calorie, their menu has remained deliciously French-inspired. Plus, you find a dessert menu that features traditional vanilla creme brulee, decadent cheese plates, and house-made ice cream.
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