The Spot – American
Sun-drenched and salt-kissed, this vibrant coastal haunt captures the laid-back energy of a post-surf morning where the aroma of griddled pancakes and spicy chorizo drifts through the air. Diners dive into hearty, surf-inspired plates like the towering Triple Crown or the bold Huevos Rancheros, each dish reflecting the spirited, easygoing charm of the shoreline. It is a lively neighborhood gathering place where the "Morning Surfari" begins with bold flavors and a welcoming, community-focused vibe.
210, Shelburne Street, Burlington, VT +18025401778 https://www.thespotvt.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Spot
Dairy-Free at The Spot
The Spot in Burlington has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad, House Salad and Sand Dollar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Spot
The Spot in Burlington has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Spot
The Spot in Burlington has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower Tacos, Scoop of Vanilla and The Rincon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Spot
The Spot in Burlington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower Tacos and Carnitas Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Spot
The Spot in Burlington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Spot
The Spot in Burlington has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Spot
The Spot in Burlington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Spot
The Spot in Burlington has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad, House Salad and Sand Dollar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Spot
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Channel Island | 22.8 g | 42.6 g |
| The Quiver | 32.3 g | 42.5 g |
| The Mahalo | 65.1 g | 35.7 g |
| The Ground Swell | 26.2 g | 33.7 g |
| Smash Burger | 3 g | 32.4 g |
| The Rincon | 61.5 g | 31.7 g |
| The Olé | 0 g | 28.9 g |
| Cauliflower Tacos | 1.3 g | 24.8 g |
| Carnitas Tacos | 0 g | 18.9 g |
| The Cloudbreak Salad | 7.1 g | 18.8 g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 58.4 g | 15.4 g |
| The Grommet | 1.2 g | 14.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Huevos Rancheros - $15: Two over easy eggs served over refried beans with a corn tortilla, cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Rincon - $15: Burrito filled with scrambled eggs, cheddar, black beans, avocado and fresh salsa, served with homefries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Quiver - $15: Two Eggs any style with choice of bacon, ham, chorizo, sausage or veggie sausage, served with toast and homefries. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Triple Crown - $13: Fried egg & cheddar breakfast sandwich on an English muffin with choice of protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Channel Island - $14: One pancake, two eggs any style with choice of bacon, ham, chorizo, sausage or veggie sausage Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Tsunami - $14: Burrito filled with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and homefries rolled up in a flour tortilla topped with salsa, sour cream & guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Olé - $14: Two tacos with scrambled eggs, refried beans, cheddar cheese, salsa & choice of protein served with sour cream and guacamole. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancakes - $14: Two big pancakes topped with powdered sugar, served with a fruit cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Morning Surfari - $12: Three egg omelette or scramble served with homefries and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Lunch
- The Peahi - $16: Two tilapia fish tacos topped with mango salsa, shredded lettuce & red cabbage and chipotle sauce served with tortilla chips and salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Burger - $16: 1/4lb beef burger topped with cheddar, onion jam, lettuce and dijonaisse on a Martin's potato bun served with chips and a pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Burger - $16: VT bean crafters black bean burger topped with cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce and garlic mayo served with chips and pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Grommet - $16: Tuna melt with cheddar, pesto and onion jam on grilled sourdough bread served with chips and a pickle Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Ground Swell - $16: Grilled chicken sandwich with melted Swiss, bacon, avocado, lettuce, and garlic mayo on a Martin's potato bun, served with chips and a pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mahalo - $16: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado & garlic mayo on grilled sourdough, served with chips and a pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Waimea Bay - $16: Cheddar cheese & Chicken quesadilla served with fresh salsa & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tacos - $16: Two pork tacos with lettuce & cabbage topped with cheddar and pico de gallo, served with chips and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Tacos - $16: Two cauliflower tacos with lettuce & cabbage, topped with cheddar and pico de gallo, served with chips and salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Side Salad - $8: Mixed greens served with a house-made vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Livin the Dream - $16: Golden & red beets, goat cheese and spiced nuts over a bed of mixed greens served with citrus vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cloudbreak Salad - $16: Bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, avocado & tomato served over a bed of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunshine Day Dream - $16: Roasted sweet potato, goat cheese, and spiced pipits over a bed of mixed greens with citrus vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $15: Tomato, peppers, red onion and mango served on a bed of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Sand Dollar - $6: One big pancake topped with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Single Fin - $5: One egg and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Shorebreak - $6: Grilled cheddar cheese sandwich on sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- House-Made Cookie - $3: House made chocolate chip cookie! Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Scoop of Vanilla - $4: One big scoop of vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about The Spot
- Is The Spot dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Spot has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad, House Salad and Sand Dollar.
- What can I eat at The Spot on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Salad, House Salad and Sand Dollar carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Spot have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side Salad and House Salad.
- Is The Spot gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Spot?
- The Channel Island, at roughly 42.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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