9 Vermont eateries serving Easter brunch
Brent Hallenbeck
Easter is this Sunday, and that means families wanting a bite to eat following church services will be looking for a spot to eat a nice, hearty brunch.
Vermont is a state known for its food, of course, so there are plenty of places to dig in and celebrate the end of the Lenten season and any culinary vices (sugar, fattening foods, etc.) you may have set aside for the past 40 days.
Here are nine restaurants, both in the Burlington area and a sweet road trip outside of Burlington, that might just have what you’re looking for this Easter Sunday (reservations would be a very good idea, by the way):
WHERE: 70 Essex Way, Essex
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Prime rib, maple ham, seafood bar, omelet and waffle station, scrambled eggs, green beans Almandine, pasta primavera, balsamic glazed chicken, cheese platter, chocolate fountain, fruit tarts
PRICE: $49.95 for adults; $21.95 for kids ages 4-11; free for kids 3 and under
INFORMATION: 764-1489, www.essexresort.com
The Grafton Inn
WHERE: 92 Main St., Grafton
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, stuffed croissant French toast, country breakfast, grilled salmon, glazed ham, omelets
PRICE: $14-$18 per item
INFORMATION: 843-2248, www.graftoninnvermont.com
The Great Northern
WHERE: 716 Pine St., Burlington
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Specials to be announced plus regular brunch offerings including eggs Benedict, pancakes, smoked pork and egg sandwich, crispy chicken sandwich, Reuben sandwich, curried smoked pork hash, slow-cooked eggs with cider, house smoked sausage and octopus stew
PRICE: $2-$16 per item
INFORMATION: 489-5102, www.thegreatnorthernvt.com
Guild Tavern
WHERE: 1633 Williston Road, South Burlington
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: eggs Benedict, hand-carved wood-grilled sirloin and smoked ham, shrimp cocktail, zucchini and cheddar egg strata, French toast, local pork sausage gravy and biscuits, Butterworks Farm yogurt; brunch cocktails including mimosa, house bloody Mary, Moscow Mule, Aperol spritz, mai tai
PRICE: $29.95 for adults; $16.95 for children; $8-$11 for cocktails
INFORMATION: 497-1207, www.guildtavern.com
Jericho Café & Tavern
WHERE: 30 Vermont Route 15, Jericho
WHEN: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Yogurt parfait, raspberry and white chocolate French toast bake, egg Benedict, house-made corned-beef hash, house-made quiches, Caesar salad, wood-roasted tenderloin of beef, house-brined and smoked honey-glazed ham, oven-roasted Faroe Island salmon, house-made desserts
PRICE: $36 for adults; $16 for kids 5-12; free for kids under 5
INFORMATION: 899-2223, www.jerichocafeandtavern.com
Mary’s at Baldwin Creek
WHERE: 1868 Vermont Route 116, Bristol
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: stuffed mushrooms, shrimp cocktail, quesadillas, dilled tomato bisque, spring greens, maple donut holes, Vermont lamb, Maine crab cakes, eggplant parmesan, eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes, carrot cake, Easter-inspired sugar cookies
PRICE: $54 for adults, $25 for children 5-12, free for children under 5
INFORMATION: 453-2432, www.baldwincreek.net
The North Hero House
WHERE: 3643 U.S. Route 2, North Hero
WHEN: 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Easter breakfast buffet; noon-3 p.m. Easter luncheon buffet
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Breakfast – house-made pastries, fruit salad, scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict, blueberry pancakes, quiche Lorraine, baked ham; Luncheon – cream of mushroom soup, deviled eggs, prime rib au jus, baked ham with maple and bourbon glaze, New York style cheesecake
PRICE: Breakfast - $22 for adults; $9 for children 6-11; free for kids 5 and under; Luncheon - $39 for adults; $15 for children 6-11; free for kids 5 and under
INFORMATION: 372-4732, www.northherohouse.com
Waterworks Food + Drink
WHERE: 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Easter ham, leg of lamb, eggs Benedict, salmon Benedict, French toast sticks, avocado toast, scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, green salad, Caesar salad, fresh fruit, sweet baked goods
PRICE: $30 for adults; $13 for kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and under
INFORMATION: 497-3525, www.waterworksvt.com
Windham Hill Inn
WHERE: 311 Lawrence Drive, West Townshend
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Eggs Benedict and asparagus, coconut brioche French toast, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, cheese souffle, spring lamb, poached filet of sole, chicken and pistachio roll
PRICE: $15-$22 per item
INFORMATION: 874-4080, www.windhamhill.com
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