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Penny Cluse Cafe

169 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401-3817
802-651-8834
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Ranked #4 of 168 restaurants in Burlington
Cuisines: American, Diner, Contemporary
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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NY
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25 reviews 25 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Penny Cluse is always busy...we got in for a late (2-ish) lunch. Ingredients are fresh (& local when possible). Generous portions, delightful server. More of a diner atmosphere (as opposed to bistro), so bear that in mind if ambience is important. We'll return.

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Gloucester, Massachusetts
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I came here for breakfast on Saturday, and I left satisfied and speechless! No other restaurant has given me better service; my coffee cup was never empty, my water glass was always full, and when the food came, it was colorful, fresh, and unbelievably delicious. I cannot wait to return to Burlington just so that I can come back here!... More

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Colchester, Vermont
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We went here for lunch. The restaurant is convenient to Church Street, the pedestrian marketplace. The food was good and we were able to visit with our company in an intimate little restaurant.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I had breakfast here a few days ago when I was visiting the area. I had no juice with the breakfast, I had the breakfast early in the week with no waiting. I paid about 13.50 dollars plus tip. I thought it was pricey. Sausage had no flavor.There is nothing special about the place, no ambience. Service was very good.... More

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Manchester, Connecticut
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31 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Just had lunch. Wait was about half an hour, not bad considering its in the shopping district if town. Warning: only open until 3pm, this is a breakfast and lunch place only. The food was good, our waiter was excellent and the prices were reasonable. The chicken and biscuits were very tasty!

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Rutland, Vermont
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Awesome place for breakfast. Lots of regular breakfast food items, fresh squeezed OJ and then there is the "out of the ordinary" breakfast foods.......so good!

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Holly Springs, North Carolina
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16 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Had the pumpkin bread french toast with cranberry sauce--it was excellent! My son and I visited on a weekday morning, so it wasn't too crowded. But it was starting to fill up when we left around 10. We were in and out, but it seemed like the people at the window tables were lingering--don't know if that is why it... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I'm sure I'll be a bit of a contrarian here...but my breakfast at Penny Cluse was just...average. As I'm sure it always is, it was packed on a recent Saturday morning. I sat at the bar and ordered from a menu that had wonderful selections. The best part of my meal was the fruit, which I substituted for the home... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This is possibly one of the best restaurants in Burlington, VT for breakfast and dinner - having said that, its a monster of a wait during the weekend. Your best bet is to go during the week. The ingredients are farm-fresh and mostly organic. The prices are reasonable as well

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Burlington, Vermont, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Food is great biscuits and gravy (don't share) fresh squeezed tangerine juice delish. You wont be disappointed. Bloody Mary's are fantastic! Cheers!

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