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Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual restaurant with full bar and outdoor patio seating in downtown Burlington. Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and includes nachos with vegan cashew cheese, burger with vegan cheese, buffalo seitan sandwich with vegan ranch, cashew alfredo with vegan parmesan, and more. Dessert menu features a vegan cheesecake, and a small kids menu offers a vegan burger with vegan cheese. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:00am, Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.


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35 Reviews

First Review by dwells

Satsugai37

Points +45

Vegan
07 Nov 2024

Huge thumbs down on this place

Went there on a Friday night, I think about 9:30 pm?
Overall very disappointing.
First, we seated ourselves as there was no host (which is fine, probably the late hour). Eventually someone noticed us and gave us a cocktail menu. A little while later a server gave us our food menus and took drink orders. The late night menu is very limited so we chose quickly, but then waited quite awhile for the server to return and take the food order. They were out of the falafel so I got the bean burger and my husband chose the chopped cheese sandwich. The food came out quickly, and both meals were very bland. We were given no napkins or utensils, and no one came back to see if we wanted any.
AFTER eating, the drinks finally showed up. Even if it had been busy in there, 30 minutes seems ridiculous to make 3 drinks. The cocktails, described as "boozy," were very sweet.
Neither service nor food nor drinks are worth your $70! Don't waste your money.

Kplant

Points +4563

Vegan
22 Oct 2024

Great fun Vibe

Lots of vegan options. Lots of fresh options. Plus comfort food. Friendly service. Full Bar.

edkiefer

Points +16

Herbivore
25 Aug 2024

Drinks-Food-Staff an A+

Enjoyed my experience at the Daily Planet immensely. Best “Filthy Pickle” I ever had and meal was awesome as well.
Amanda as our server made the experience really great.
Definitely will be back next time in Burlington.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-25

wshanw

Points +44

Vegan
24 Aug 2024

Fair

Had nachos and bean fritters, sat outside on a nice day.

Pros: Vegan items clearly marked, Good for sharing

Cons: Somewhat pricey

kale_and_trail

Points +289

Vegan
09 Aug 2024

Delicious!

I got the smoky quinoa bowl and shared the patatas bravas. Both were delicious, and there were plenty of clearly labeled vegan options to choose from. Would gladly return! The cocktail menu looked great, too.

Pros: Good food, Clearly labeled vegan options, Nice staff

tarayoon

Points +1749

Vegan
10 Jun 2024

Too many menus

This place has so many different menus set during different times that it's a little confusing and overwhelming.

We were in a mixed party where everyone had different dietary preferences looking for somewhere to eat. Settled on the Daily Planet since it seemed like a good compromise, but their menu online doesn't match up with what they're actually serving that hour in the restaurant. Which was a bummer for some people in the party that had to pivot what they wanted to eat.

We ended up getting some nachos to share, which were great. Loved the house-made cashew cheese.

Also tried their sandwich that was tofu, pickled carrots, and peanut sauce that was banh mi inspired (omitted cilantro).

It was okay overall, the tofu was good. The peanut sauce was too thick and lacking flavor. Could have use some greens and extra sauces as it was very dry.

They were probably having an off day but the service wasn't very friendly or attentive.

Pros: Nice location, Vegan options

greenbluegray

Points +1505

Vegan
01 Apr 2024

Cool bar with vegan brunch

Our B&B's breakfast disappointed us, so we headed here for the frittata and fancy mushroom omelet made with JustEgg, cheesy and delicious in the side sunroom on a bright day. You can get these with home fries or a side salad. This place has been going since 1982 and is likely a busy bar scene at night. Parking lot next door is a tight fit. Super sweet service. If I were a local, I would come here all the time. Cozy dining room in the back looked inviting.

rallanah

Points +51

Vegan
27 Feb 2024

I liked the nachos

I got the vegan nachos and tofu peanut hoagie with vegan Parmesan fries. The whole table shared the nachos and everyone (vegan and non-vegan alike) thought they were terrific. The tofu hoagie was also good although I wish the veggies had been more pickled. Service was also attentive and good.

Pros: Good service , Warm atmosphere, Excellent nachos

Cons: A few more vegan options would be nice

wormgirl

Points +127

Vegan
31 Dec 2023

beware

Their vegan options suck, frankly. My silverware was visibly dirty too. we left after the appetizer because we didn’t want to eat there

jrdnelb

Points +149

Vegan
06 Dec 2023

Good but expensive 😅

Good food, ordered the peanut tofu hoagie and tried some small plates (which were large!) Expensive but worth it for a special occasion…and the half price Tuesday cocktails make it worth it. Lovely decor as well.

MattChester

Points +2714

Vegan
02 Jul 2023

Solid options all around

Cute slot, great location, and the vegan options clearly labeled and delicious

McMallory

Points +2284

Vegan
14 Jun 2023

Super cute place but a little uneven

This place is super cute and the staff is friendly but I found the food a little uneven. Some dishes, like the cauliflower steak, are awesome. Others, like the nachos, don’t really work. If you end up with something you don’t like, you might have a better experience next time, but I know people find that frustrating.

JulieBear

Points +32

Vegan
04 Jun 2023

Lots of interesting vegan options

Everything from beyond burgers to vegan ragu and my personal favorite cauliflower steak. I love having a number of options to choose from. Everything is delicious, and I’ve been back so many times I’ve tried just about everything.

Pros: Small and large plate options, Ambiance is great (and additional outdoor seating), Cocktails are amazing!

Cons: Sometimes a wait if you don’t have a reservation.

Nattata

Points +365

Vegan
05 May 2023

Perfect for mixed diet company

Daily Planet is the perfect place to go when you have a mixed group with lots of different preferences. There are quite a few vegan options so you actually get to pick something that sounds good, but there are plenty of non-vegan options for omnis as well so it's not a hard sell. This is where I go when I want to have dinner out with my immediate family, who are not only omnivores but also kind of picky.

Pros: Plenty of options, Pretty interior

Cons: Noisy inside

vegan_carrot

Points +93

Vegan
30 Apr 2023

Delicious vegan/gf options and great service

Went here for an anniversary dinner. Amazing service and really delicious food. We had the gazpacho, bok choy, vegan ragu and the cauliflower steak. The service was exceptional and the food was awesome. For a restaurant that is not all vegan, they did the vegan options incredibly well. Will definitely go again.

JoOne

Points +38

Vegan
16 Apr 2023

Wholesome

Healthy wholesome vegan options in cozy solarium and relaxing atmosphere! Great chocolate vegan cheesecake

Kendall.Larkin

Points +165

Vegan
13 Apr 2023

Great food and vibe!

A good selection of vegan foods to eat. I got the falafel burger and my father had the cauliflower appetizer. Both were very good. I really recommend the lemonade as well!

Pros: A good amount of vegan options, Very cool decorations

Cons: A lot of ants

Shelstar71

Points +99

Vegetarian
29 Jan 2023

Great vegan options

We had dinner here last night. Eating out for me is why I am not 100% vegan. I am vegan at home, but because my husband is not veg in any way, shape, or form, eating out means I always have to find a place with good options for me (and that isn't always vegan). The Daily Planet has that for sure! There were plenty of options for me, and everything I had was tasty. I made my meal from the small plates just because that is what most tantalized my taste buds last night. I had the bok choy, the black bean cakes, and the potato bravas. They were all very tasty. For dessert, I had the chocolate mint oreo cheesecake, and it was velvety and delicious. I will definitely make this a regular part of the rotation!

The service was great too, and the only complaint was the terribly small bathroom. Sitting in the stall, my knees touched the doors and were at the bottom of the door so anyone entering could get quite the view. It's NOT a pleasant experience. It's an old building, so I get it, but if they ever renovate, they should make the bathroom a priority.

Great vegan options, great service, fun, bustling atmosphere....it's a winner!

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-29

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great service, Fun atmosphere

Cons: Terribly small bathroom

maddielle

Points +325

Vegetarian
27 Jan 2023

Great food and service

I looooved the seitan and fries here! Would definitely eat it again

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great atmosphere , Good service

Cons: Not fully veg, Can get pretty busy , Sometimes crowded

jollieduck

Points +2280

Vegan
21 Dec 2022

Many yummy vegan options

I loved the food and the vibe in here! Got the pasta bolognese which had a rich cashew cream and the mint chocolate cheesecake with Oreo crust that was tasty and not too dense. I also had a mocktail that had grapefruit juice and maple syrup. There were vegan options to choose from in all parts of the menu.

kianaavlon

Points +404

Vegan
16 Oct 2022

Very mediocre, needs improvement

The vegan bolognese tasted good but needed more seasoning. The behind burger was good but the fries weren’t crispy.

naomihhs

Points +1120

Vegan
10 Aug 2022

Fun vegan options

This place has really fun vegan options, including brunch frittatas and seitan sandwiches. I would definitely come back if ever in Burlington!

JPDJr

Points +184

Vegan
07 Aug 2022

Tasty options

Nice vibe. Had the vegan nachos--really tasty cashew cheese and veggies without needing fake meat. The Beyond burger was good, but could use a slice of tomato. Excellent fries. Minto oreo chocolate cheesecake was more like a mousse, but very tasty. Would definitely go back.

Pros: Tasty food, Well labled vegan options, Great service

kelwood13

Points +384

Vegan
29 Jul 2022

Yummy Takeout

It was very rainy today, so I was glad to be able to order online, take my food back to my hotel, and have a cozy evening. The buffalo seitan sandwich was delicious, especially with the vegan ranch on it. I definitely felt like the amount of fries I got was adequate, but I do think the prices were a tad steep.

Pros: Lots of options, Nice vibes, Tasty food

Cons: Somewhat pricey

OlivineGov

Points +452

Vegan
27 Jul 2022

Good vegan options- kid friendly

Kid friendly. Nice staff. Many options to chose from!

Pros: Many options, Vegan cheesecake! , Kid friendly

Cons: Not much fries with burgers

KatrinaKensington

Points +96

Vegan
27 Jun 2022

The best vegan food in Burlington

Went here for brunch and it was great! The Buffalo seitan sammie was incredible, side of greens was perfectly paired. And then got the vegan breakfast loaded potatoes which were also fire. Service was great and atmosphere was cute. Highly recommend

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Tasty food, Good drinks

Cons: Isn’t the easiest to get in with a stroller

AmandaLindner

Points +18

Vegan
24 Jun 2022

Great vegan options

Great vegan selection if you’re stopping in Burlington. Enjoyed the Buffalo sandwich. Great drink selection as well if you’d like a cocktail with dinner.

Pros: Good vegan options, Nice atmosphere, Well-priced




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