Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Three Needs, The Boardroom and The Pinery, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 28 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Burlington with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Burlington's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Burlington’s vibrant food scene offers an impressive array of budget-friendly, plant-based options that cater to every craving across the Queen City. You can enjoy everything from hearty Irish fare at Rí Rá Irish Pub and classic American bites at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery to refined Italian dishes at Pascolo Ristorante and traditional Chinese flavors at Fu Da. Whether you are stopping by The Skinny Pancake for a French-inspired treat or grabbing a casual meal at Three Needs, these local favorites prove that diverse, meat-free dining in Vermont is both accessible and delicious.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Burlington | Affordable & Plant Based
- Three Needs · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Boardroom · rated 3/5: 22 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Pinery · rated 3/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Zero Gravity Craft Brewery · rated 3/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- E.B. Strong's: 33 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Deep City: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bleu Northeast Kitchen: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pascolo Ristorante: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Waterworks Food + Drink: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Taco Gordo: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- China Express: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Leunig's Bistro: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- El Cortijo: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Feldman's Bagels: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Folino's Pizza: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bliss Bee: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Wings Over Burlington: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Skinny Pancake: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Rogue Rabbit: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pokéworks: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bluebird Barbecue: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blossom Whole Food Kitchen and Catering: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Daily Planet: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rí Rá Irish Pub · rated 4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Irish.
- T. Rugg's Tavern · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Fu Da: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Spot: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzeria Verità: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ken's Pizza & Pub Take-Out: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Burlington Bagel Bakery: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
