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Vegan cafe est. 2014 located on the Winooski River. Offers plant-based dishes with lots of to-go items. Drinks include fresh juices, smoothies, tea and coffee. Open Mon-Sun 9:30am-7:30pm.
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1 Mill St Ste 138, Burlington, Vermont, USA, 05401
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158 Reviews
First Review by 73Iron
normandie
Points +19
best - Edit
love the eggplant bacon
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Jennycraig
Points +61
Close to Airport! - Edit
Landed in Burlington Vermont Airport and pulled up Happy Cow. According to my trusty Happy Cow app, Pingala is the only vegan restaurant in the city. Yes, other restaurants offer vegan options but Pingala is Vegan only! A short 2 mile drive from the airport. We were so happy to find this restaurant!
Read moreMac and cheese was excellent, it had peas and eggplant bacon. Yummy!
Local kombucha was off the chain.
The guy that took our order is named Vasu. He was very helpful and friendly when we asked question.
We already rearranged our plans to have breakfast here before we depart on Sunday. Trust me, it’s that good!
Pros: All vegan restaurant!
Cons: zero for me!
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Jhene
Points +20
Best Vegan - Edit
This place was exactly what I was looking for. All vegan and mostly gluten free. Everything we ordered tasted fresh, home made, healthy and hearty. If I lived here I would go here pretty much every day. The world needs more places like this!
Read morePros: tons of vegan options, lots of superfood options,
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cristinap
Points +20
Good Vegan Cafe - Edit
Pingala is a pretty good choice for a vegan cafe, although I thought they were better when the first opened, since then I have notice them putting less care into their food. Ive noticed when its busy to not even bother ordering there because you will usually be disappointed. I have noticed its better to eat there rather then take out and try to go when its slow. Then you will usually get what you are looking for rather then a slapped together version of what you ordered.
Read morePros: friendly staff, nice atmosphere, good food
Cons: when its busy, slapped together meals
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asacco
Points +98
My favorite spot - Edit
I can't tell you how much I love this place. Cozy, excellent food, all vegan. I love the breakfast Sammie with eggplant bacon, the rooster tap as a bowl (I'm gluten free too) and the Food truck Reuben. They have an amazing pastry selection with GF/vegan items, and great daily specials. The staff are so friendly and the vibe is so welcoming. Not long ago I had a horrible time ordering at two different restaurants in town that had mislabeled menus (one was citizen cider- heads up that vegan options on their menu are mislabeled) and finally came to Pingala. They said, "you are safe here" and helped me select gluten free options. I asked if there was an up charge for GF, and they responded "of course not!" Best service, best meal. I now go weekly. You won't regret trying this restaurant. LOVE YOU PINGALA!
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zintis
Points +32
Simply excellent - Edit
A true gem, extensive menu vegan restaurant. The food was exceptionally delicious and healthy.
Read morePros: Extensive Menu, Wonderful staff
Cons: Small space, not much seating
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Scholemillers
Points +874
great place - Edit
Had a donut as an appetizer, a smoothie, a bowl, and the Reuben. So good! Sitting outside by the river was very chill, too.
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SimonBodzioch
Points +78
Delicious food - Edit
Very delicicous, fresh, healthy, friendly stuff, nice view on the river
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Fresh, Friendly
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daninard
Points +94
Vegan by the river - Edit
Very nice vegan dinner. Good food. Huge portions, even the kids. Tasty. Nice settings by the river . Outside table with a view.
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caittt
Points +136
Love Pingala! - Edit
Great all vegan choice for any time of day. Guaranteed to have a satisfying meal. Plenty of sweets and snacks for a lighter option. A must for breakfast! Right across the river from quaint downtown Winooski, so a good stop before or after you stroll around there, but worth it for its own trip. I visit Burlington occasionally and have gone to Pingala several times in a weekend!
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JayMack
Points +30
very good way to start day - Edit
Planned a few places using happy cow for a vacation to Burlington wonderful place for breakfast I assume all the other meals are just as good based on how good the breakfast was. Had the Benedict and tried the French toast as well both very good
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Margaret60
Points +25
Delish lunch - Edit
Had the E.L.T., that is, eggplant bacon, lettuce and tomato. As chewy as the eggplant bacon was initially, I got over it and enjoyed this sandwich very much.
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inumbra
Points +64
We love this place! - Edit
Although we are not from the Burlington area (we are from Southern Vermont), we make it a point to eat at Pingala every time we are near. Great atmosphere, great healthy food, nice view from the outdoor seating. Great desserts.
Read morePros: Food, Food, View
Cons: None
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NikkiStitch
Points +351
Not to miss in Burlington. - Edit
The food is very delicious, high-quality. I am always impressed with the presentation and flavor. I do feel like I have to budget to eat there on my trips to Burlington because it is a bit pricey and sometimes the portions are smaller than I would expect. What I love is knowing that it will be fresh, delicious, and healthy. Eating there, in that setting, is a nice break from downtown and the rest of my Burlington obligations when I'm visiting town. Don't miss that holandaise sauce! It's the best!
Read morePros: Selection, Quality
Cons: Pricey, Smaller portions
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joannaidk
Points +34
amazing - Edit
We had the falafel wrap and the rooster wrap which were delicious. Note that the rooster wrap is really spicy so if you don't like sriracha, beware! We also ate a piece of their chocolate cake and it was amazing.
Read moreThe place is very cute and is on the side the river. They also have free wifi.
Pros: lovely staff, tasty
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MichelleRichardsonWo
Points +18
AMAZING! - Edit
The ELT is really to die for. The best vegan sandwich I've ever had. Cute place, with a great view of the river.
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brianvinal
Points +60
vegan heaven - Edit
my personal favorite place in burlington vt
Read morePros: fast service, super nice staff, most delicious food around
Cons: none , none, none
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andreathinks
Points +324
Especially Delicious - Edit
We read the reviews and thought this sounded like the best place in town. We couldn't have been happier. It was a picturesque setting by the river, in an old mill, with this hip and cozy little cafe tucked right in. Not a lot of seating, but we didn't have to wait at all, even though people were steadily coming and going, and grabbing their mobile orders all the while. We had the Tempeh Reuben (so delicious), which was more like a grilled banh-mi, we thought... and our favorite was the special, which was Thanksgiving themed, with tender, juicy seitan, sweet potato puree, cranberries, and perfectly seasoned and wilted kale. Both came with a fresh little salad with fresh, zesty dressing. The coffee was delicious, and the Turmeric Sunrise kombucha is really special too.
Read morePros: Delicious, Fresh, Affordable
Cons: No observable flaws
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VTVegan2U
Points +16
Great Pizza at Pingala - Edit
My wife and I stopped in tonight for an early dinner. We'd been here before but it had been a while since or last visit as it's nearly a 100 mile round trip from our home. Well worth it I would add. Tonight, much to our delight, we found pizza on the menu. Having spent some time in pizzerias in my own career I can be a harsh critic about product offered by what most places who are not pizza houses call "pizza." Having literally not had a bad experience here we both ordered the Friday Flatbread. A generous plate of pie and a grab of greens with a nice lite dressing. The flavor of the pie was spot on! Authentic taste through the last bite! We'll be back and hope they keep this one on the menu for a while. The best part is the full and quiet tummy. :)
Read morePros: Family atmosphere, Excelent food (It's all vegan and delicious!), Friendly staff
Cons: not in our neighborhood, too far from our house, probably will never be closer to our house.
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MFletch
Points +42
Great breakfast - Edit
I brought my family (All omnivores with allergies) here for brunch and they loved it just as much as I did. I got their french toast, which was superb, and the staff was very accommodating to my family's different allergies and sensitivities.
Read moreTheir ordering and seating style is similar to that of Panera: You order and pay at the counter, seat yourself and your food is brought to you.
Updated from previous review on 2016-09-29
Pros: Delicious food, Accomadating staff, Laid back vibe
Cons: Could have a bigger menu
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Brizzy09
Points +96
Loved This Little Cafe - Edit
I'm traveling all over the US for 5 months and find myself in many places where there is no vegan options. I was so happy that an all vegan place was near by I about cried. Then the food was to die for as well! This is a cute little place next to a river that had one of the best Benedict's I've ever had.... Including the time I wasn't vegan. I loved that their hot drinks are served in mix matched mugs! Seriously if your in the area give this place a try you will not be disappointed!
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HerbivorousEarthling
Points +30
Delish! - Edit
Had the Cali club and strawberry rose donut. So good! We traveled from Colorado and it was so great to find a nearby 100% vegan cafe
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attacusatlas
Points +78
Delicious and cute! - Edit
I've only been here once, but I had a great time. The ELT (eggplant BLT) was awesome--the texture of the "bacon" was amazing. The atmosphere is super cute, too! It was a little pricey, but fair for the quality of the food, I think. Definitely recommend!
Read morePros: Delicious ELT, Cute space
Cons: Pricey, but fair
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NathanOriol
Points +187
Amazeballs - Edit
Eggplant bacon ELT and avocado toast.
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Shelby00
Points +463
Excellent food! - Edit
Loved this place! It's all vegan and the food was excellent. We had their Monday special - mac and cheeze, along with broccoli bites with buffalo sauce, and peanut rice which had broccoli and kale. Everything was tasty and there was a lot of food.
Read moreLocation is right on the Winooski River with seating outside for nice views.
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Vegan_Bri
Points +76
5 Stars! - Edit
An amazing vegan cafe that serves fresh, delicious food. The atmosphere is very inviting and they have a great deck to eat on in the summer while looking out to the river. Finding a seat in the winter can be a little tricky but you can either wait a few minutes for a spot to open up or take it to go and eat elsewhere. We've only "had" to do takeout one time and by the time our food was out, space had opened up. The staff are all so wonderful and friendly! They always have a smile on their face and are always willing to accommodate as much as possible.
Read moreThe karma burger, falafel wrap, grilled kale salad, and dumplings are great! My husband and I really loved the nachos (and I had just discovered their wonderful grilled cheesiness) but they just changed their menu and no longer have them.
I also love their french toast which comes with this amazing ginger butter - I barely used the maple syrup because the butter was so satisfying on its own! They have awesome treats as well. The donuts are to die for, especially the sweet potato and miso donut! I know.. I was skeptical too but just try it, you wont be disappointed. I'm not sure if they are made in house or by another local company; either way, they're worth a try if they have them!
In short, my husband (who was previously not vegan for a long time while eating here) and I love Pingala! We're hoping they'll open another location someday (maybe closer to Waitsfield
Pros: Great Food, Reasonable Price, Friendly Staff
Cons: Minimal Seating in Winter
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trp74
Points +49
Best vegan food in Burlington area - Edit
This place is very affordable and has excellent food. I have never had any food there that wasn't tasty and fresh. The bakery items are all pretty tasty too. All of the menu items are creative which I like also. Most of the items are no more than $10 so it's affordable. There isn't a lot of seating (except in summer when the patio is open) though but the place has a nice vibe. Don't miss this place if you come to Burlington.
Read morePros: Tasty and Fresh, Creative menu options, Affordable
Cons: Limited Seating
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