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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-Wed 9:30am-3:30pm, Thu-Sun 9:30am-7:30pm.
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1 Mill St Ste 138, Burlington, Vermont, USA, 05401
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151 Reviews
First Review by 73Iron
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 +224
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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BostonVegan
Points +387
Wonderful vegan comfort food - Edit
We ate here twice during our short stay in the Burlington area. For breakfast one day we had the Benedict and the Scram (without the wrap). Both were really delicious. For lunch another day we had the Broccoli Bites, the Spring Rolls, and the Grilled Cheese. Again, all fit the bill as real food that tasted good and satisfied us.
Read moreOh, did I mention the baked goods? These are made by Four Sisters, a vegan baker in the area. We tried several items---donuts, scones, &c---and these were all top notch.
Wish I could try more items but I was only traveling in the area.
It's a nice atmosphere, several tables and a bunch of barstools, plus outdoor seating.
Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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littlelived
Points +21
cute and tasty!! - Edit
We stopped here on our way back to montreal and it is a very cute location off the road next to the water. I had the california club with eggplant bacon which was unique and tasty!! my partner had te karma burger which was tasty each came with a side salad!! The flavor was awesome!! the salad small but good. came with pickles!! Yummy!! I had teh brownie for dessert..not my fav but good and she had maple glazed baked donut which was great!! We had a latte too!! The menu is large and has good breakfast options!!! anxious to come try them!!! would definately stop again!!
Read morePros: cute location, great food, good service
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SpeedVegan
Points +79
Ambivalent - Edit
First off, the wheelchair accessibility is superb, especially the bathroom where I was actually able to wheel into the stall and shut the door with plenty of space to spare. For that, I love!
Read moreI'm moving to Burlingotn this Fall, and while visiting I decided to check this place out! Great staff, great outdoor seating, and overall great vibe.
I felt a little on the disappointed side regarding the food. The Gouda melt had little to no cashew cheese on it that I could see. I checked multiple times. I thought that that would be the main aspect of the sandwich, but it was mostly tomato, pesto, and caramelized onions. It tasted good, but I ordered it hoping for the melty cashew cheese.
The side salad fell a little short. The lettuce was wilted and on the verge of going bad, though the dressing was really nice. Overall, my meal wasn't as fulfilling as I had hoped, especially it being my first truly vegan restaurant experience.
My partner ordered the falafel wrap, which I took a bite of. It was nice, but not as seasoned as I expected. Sadly we had to leave abruptly, so I didn't get the chance to try the desserts, but from what I have read, they are the real stars.
Overall, I thought it was a very expensive meal for what I was getting. Maybe I set my expectations too high, and to be honest, I feel so bad for not being happier...
Pros: Great staff, Great Vibe, Amazing Wheelchair Accessibility
Cons: Expensive for the portion size, A cheeze melt without the cheese
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cookiem
Points +5888
American-style Vegan Cafe Fare - Edit
There is nothing more I could ask for in a cafe that is all vegan American cuisine. This place reminds me of a down-to-earth cafe that happens to be all vegan. The menu is huge, considering how the place is operated - out of what appears to be a small kitchen with just a couple people working the whole show at any given time.
Read moreStill, I should say I just came here once, so maybe there is inconsistency, but I didn't see it.
There is a ton of tables outside and a bunch of places inside, seating maybe about 40 people comfortably? The place is open for easy hours for the workers/ staff, but I would have loved earlier and later hours to allow for more eating here!
The location is off the beaten track, but it is great by an old mill and the waterfront. It's somewhat secluded, so it provides more quietude.
Now, as for the menu - thank you, thank you, thank you, Pingala. Loved all your choices. The brekkie looked incredible, and I am so glad I have something to look forward to when back in Burlington!
Really though, they have a great menu - smoothies, coffee/ latte beverages, brekkie/ brunch, salads, wraps, sandwiches and appetizers. Many items are gluten-free, and as others have noted, they have gluten-free vegan bread. I was skeptical, but wow, it is good. If you have had GF vegan bread before, you probably know it can really really disappoint. I was impressed! The ELT is amazing - who know eggplant skin could be such fun in a sandwich? They love this eggplant approach, as well as tahini-based sauces - who wouldn't? There is plenty of cheesy-ness if you like that.
I do wish there were more salads and raw options in general, but, for what they have, it is excellent.
The baked goods appeared to all be gluten free - lavender chocolate cupcakes, cranberry scones, peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies and blueberry corn muffins were just half of the fresh offerings. So delicious!!! Most gluten free vegan baking leaves something to be desired, but all of the items I had from Pingala were remarkably delicious.
The prices are super fair, though everything is not organic, so that could be why the prices are rather low. Still, the food fills you up, is fresh, freshly made and tasty. I will be back!
Pros: All vegan, Vegan gluten free galore, Lattes and smoothies!
Cons: Hours are too short!, Service could be slow - staffing issue
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Petesternz
Points +1447
fine - but nothing special - Edit
I share the view of many of the doubters below who found this restaurant acceptable but nothing special. I went there for lunch (not breakfast) and found the food good, but not exceptional. The sandwiches were interesting, but the one I ordered came on a pretty boring white bread (gluten free - but for me that's a minus, not a plus), and it was just tasty, not amazing. My wife's was much of the same. Service was just OK. The space is really nice down by the river. All things considered, I found better options in Burlington, even though they weren't fully vegan.
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Puzzles19
Points +16
Really tasty! - Edit
We stopped for lunch while passing through Burlington. We each ordered the hash and scramble wrap with tahini sauce, dumplings to share, and a maple pumpkin sticky bun. All of the food was fantastic and the staff was friendly. It almost made me wish I lived in Burlington.
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raphalla
Points +768
ok - Edit
Went there for Sunday lunch. It was kind of quiet. The cafe was small. There were only 2 tables for 2 seatings, 2 tables for 5-8 seatings (depends on how many you can squeeze in) and bar top table with 6-7 seatings. We were really lucky to have a table, since we have two young children. There were quite many selections for children. My 3 yo had burger bite. He started with the dip (came with it) with chips. There were garlic in the dip, so it tasted a bit spicy. After that, he refused to eat the rest of the meal. My 5 yo liked her cheesy sandwich though. My husband said his breakfast sandwich was tasteless while i liked my tofu rancheros. The cafe is in an industrial building right beside of the river.
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