6 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Vermont!
Vermont is all about mom and pop. There is something about the quaint New England charm of a local, family-owned restaurant that just can’t be replaced. Whether it is the local tavern or your favorite breakfast joint, check out the top 6 best mom and pop restaurants in Vermont.
Vermont Apple Pie Bakery, Proctorsville, VT
Specializing in homemade country breakfasts and pies of all kinds, this husband and wife team doesn’t fool around when it comes to dough. Try homemade white bread, homemade biscuits, sticky buns, and, of course, a plethora of fresh-baked pies. Get it ala mode, for breakfast, with a slice of cheddar, or naked. But any way you slice it, Vermont law is rumors to require that proprietors of apple pie joints make a "good faith effort to serve it with ice cream, cold milk, or a slice of cheddar cheese weighing a minimum of 1/2 ounce.”
Sushi Boat, Manchester Center, VT
Ralph Liu and his family have been rolling out fresh fish since 2006. Get sushi, sashimi, seaweed salad, edamame, miso soup, complimentary hot tea, and more. Plus, eat in or eat out, and ask for the chef recommendation to watch Ralph go off menu and do some of his finest work. The Yellow Tail, Caterpillar, and Rock & Roll are favorites.
Christos Pizza & Pasta, Manchester, VT
With roots as far back as 1967 and Athens, Greece, this story starts with Vasilios and Garifalia Alexiou. Now owned by the second-generation family member, Christos, the same dough recipe, and the passion that his parents brought now flows through every pizza and sandwich, and salad that crosses the counter.
Handy’s Lunch, Burlington, VT
This Burlington institution has been around since 1945, dishing up classic, no-nonsense American fare, like hearty, home-style breakfasts and lunches. Try the Handy’s Big Daddy Breakfast or their famous Texas Chili dogs with a side of fries and an ice-cold Coke. Either way, you’ll be eating food from a third generation Handy, prepared the same way it was in 1945.
Nunyuns Bakery & Cafe, Burlington, VT
Nunyuns is a locally owned and operated cafe operated by husband and wife team, Kristine and Paul. You'll find a comfortable community gathering place offering breakfast, lunch, and various sweet treats. Each item is made from scratch using quality local ingredients, so don’t miss The Skeggs—potato skins stuffed with eggs and other fixings, or the hot pastrami.
Al’s French Frys, South Burlington, VT
This 1940s roadside institution has been slinging fast food burgers, fries, and shakes for almost 80 years. Still family-owned and operated, Al's fries are famous nationwide, so stop by and get an old-style milkshake, burger, or dog. Also, winner of the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award, Al’s is an institution and so are their fries.
