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Feral Gnome Bakeshop
When Nunyuns Bakery & Café closed in 2024, devotees of the 16-year-old Burlington fixture lamented the loss of its whoopie pies, blueberry crumb cake, spinach-feta scones and sassy, seasonal cookies. Co-owner Paul Bonelli has resurfaced with a small, home-based business that offers weekly deliveries of some Nunyuns faves to a few Burlington shops. Limited direct orders may also be available.
Burlington
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Fiddlehead Brewing Company
Hard-hitting IPAs such as Second Fiddle draw crowds on can-release days. Drop by anytime to fill a growler with one of Matt Cohen's rotating seasonal brews — and take it next door to BYOB Folino's pizzeria.
Shelburne
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Field Guide Lodge
Stowe
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Fig
Inside beauty store and spa Mirror Mirror's newest location, this wine bar and cocktail lounge goes big on house-infused spirits, updated classics and fancy nonalcoholic options. An array of small bites, including charcuterie boards showcasing the best of Vermont, complement the drinks.
Shelburne
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Filibuster Restaurant & Bar
Hearty breakfasts such as Benedicts and house corned beef hash plus salads and sandwiches are on offer in this comfortable sit-down restaurant. A new dinner menu in fall 2024 leans French, with elegant entrées such as filet mignon, pan-seared half chicken and bouillabaisse.
Montpelier
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Finnigan's Pub
A friendly, no-frills atmosphere offers "craft beer for the common man" — plus a wide array of whiskey and sports on seven flat-screen TVs.
Burlington
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Fire Tower
Named for the iconic fire tower on Stratton’s summit, this bar and restaurant is a welcome place to land for aprés-ski nachos or a filling dinner of paella or Bolognese.
Stratton
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Firefly Restaurant
The globe-trotting cuisine travels from schnitzel to cioppino to fish and chips. Classic American plates such as chicken wings have a loyal following.
Manchester Center
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Fireside Café
Castleton
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Fireside Flatbread
Tourists and locals stop by the base lodge for wood-fired pizza and one of the many local beers on tap. Enjoy yours in front of the fire or take it back to a mountainside hotel room. Open December through March.
Bolton
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First Branch Coffee
Caffeine connoisseurs stop in for espresso, drip coffee, maple lattes and CBD-infused pick-me-ups made with beans roasted on-site. Tea and pastries available daily; brews from sister company Upper Pass Beer served Tuesday through Sunday.
South Royalton
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Fisher Brothers Farm
Shelburne
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Fit to be Thai'd Thai Restaurant
Thailand native Nattaya Isaacson makes everything down to the dumplings, spring rolls and sauces at this Bangkok-style restaurant. Dinner is available starting at 3 p.m., 365 days a year.
Warren
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Five Guys Burgers and Fries
The locally owned franchise serves up comfort food in the form of burgers and fries. Open for curbside pickup, carryout, and delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats.
South Burlington
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Flag Hill Farm
Find balanced fruit wines, hard ciders and Pomme-de-Vie apple brandy amid panoramic views at one of Vermont's oldest hard cideries. Tours and tastings by appointment only.
Vershire
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The Flamingo Diner
Plastic pink flamingos peek around every corner at this upscale retro diner, where specials might include a griddled ham-and-cheese Monte Cristo. Hippie Cakes mix pancakes, granola, bananas, coconut and chocolate chips.
Brattleboro
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Flannel
The sunny resort bistro serves creative fare such as togarashi-crusted tuna and butternut squash bisque with spiced coconut cream.
Stowe
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Flat Iron Co-op
Bellows Falls
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Flat Iron Cooperative
Bellows Falls
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Flat Iron Exchange
At this creative community hub, coffee and freshly baked muffins fuel open mic nights, poetry slams and knitting groups. Espresso drinks range from the classics to fanciful Harry Potter-themed lattes.
Bellows Falls
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Flatlander Farm
This mountainside farm stand is stocked with pasture-raised chicken and duck, as well as other local products that showcase Vermont’s farmers and artisans. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Starksboro
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Flavors of India
The restaurant offers a menu from North India including chicken biryani, tandoori lamb chops and paneer tikka masala. Desserts include rasmalai and mango kulfi.
Essex Junction
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Fledermaus Teahouse
Johnson
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Fledgling Farmstead
Tunbridge
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Flying Crow Coffee
Edgar Allan Poe lives on in fair-trade blends such as Nevermore, Hartness House 1904 and Raven Dusk. Try a pour-over or French press from the Slow Bar. There's an ever-changing assortment of baked goods.
Springfield
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The Flying Disc
Record store, gift shop and coffeehouse all in one, the Flying Disc has character to spare. Peruse the vinyl selection with a maple latte or whoopie pie in hand.
Enosburg
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Flying Dog Farm
Tunbridge
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Foam Brewers
Burlington's waterfront brewery pours a rotating selection of pilsners, pale ales, fruited sours and IPAs. Cheese plates, charcuterie, live music and comedy shows are also on tap — and don't miss adjacent sister restaurant Deep City.
Burlington
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Foggy Meadows Farm
Benson
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Foley Brothers Brewing
Brothers Patrick and Dan Foley ferment maple brown ale and hop-driven IPAs on family property. Sample their brews alongside estate-grown wines in the barn tasting room shared with Neshobe River Winery.
Brandon
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Folino's (Burlington)
Family-style salads accompany wood-fired pies with an array of toppings — Buffalo chicken, roasted sweet potatoes and chipotle shrimp among them.
Burlington
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Folino's (Williston)
Family-style salads accompany wood-fired pies with an array of toppings — Buffalo chicken, roasted sweet potatoes and chipotle shrimp among them. Also try their smoked, oven-roasted wings. Italian-style sandwiches coming soon.
Williston
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Folly
The pint-size romantic bistro only seats two-tops. The menu offers elegant plates such as sherried rabbit-pancetta cavatelli and Hokkaido sea scallops with raisins and caviar.
Wilmington
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Foote Brook Farm
Johnson
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Footprint Farm
Starksboro
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Forest Dale Grocery & Deli
Breakfast sandwiches and massive grinders from the full-service deli are on the menu at this one-stop shop, open since 1989. Weekend specials feature brisket and pulled pork from Restoration Barbecue's smoker, parked outside.
Brandon
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Fork & Gavel
Jenna and John Decker's town center café serves breakfast and lunch all day. Try the Hyde Park Breakfast Scrambler. A grilled cheese pairs well with any soup of the day.
Hyde Park
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Fork in the Road
Burlington High School students craft classic concessions such as grilled cheeses and meats in buns at this rolling snack bar, where some of the fresh produce comes from the school garden.
Burlington
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The Foundry at Summit Pond
Try a BLT from the tavern menu or grilled meats and seafood in the steakhouse-style dining room. There's prime-rib hash for weekend brunch and seating on a deck over the pond in summer.
Killington
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The Four Chimneys Inn & Restaurant
Walt Disney was a fan of the historic inn, which now serves breakfast daily to overnight guests only.
Bennington
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