Downtown Burlington

college core · 05401

Church Street Marketplace does the heavy lifting here, and it knows it. Four pedestrian blocks of brick, buskers, and patios that empty out the moment UVM finals end and refill the second move-in weekend hits. The dating-age population skews young, broke, and transient in equal measure, which is either the appeal or the warning depending on your tolerance for someone whose lease ends in May. Lake Champlain views, Higher Ground shows, Foam Brewers on the waterfront. The honest tradeoff: it is the densest dating pool in Vermont, but density in a town of 45,000 is still a small town with better lighting.

14,989

singles 22–50

50%

male

$29,807

median income

$1,665

median rent

The data

Downtown Burlington by the numbers

Downtown Burlington is roughly balanced, about 50% men to 50% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Downtown Burlington is about $29,800.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Vermont doesn’t register by party; by the 2024 presidential vote Chittenden County leaned overwhelmingly Democratic, about 75% Harris to 22% Trump - one of the bluest counties in the country.
● Modeled · Vermont Secretary of State certified canvass, Nov 2024
The median renter in Downtown Burlington pays about $1,670 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 15,000 Downtown Burlington residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

21 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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21 spots across Downtown Burlington

Downtown Burlington
Dining
Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington VT)
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 3,299
Downtown Burlington
Activity
ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Science museum★ 4.6 · 2,210
Wheelchair access
Find it
1 College St, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,210 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Burlington
Activity
The Great Escape Room Burlington
Escape room center★ 5 · 1,738
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
156 College St Basement, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 1,738 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Great Escape Room Burlington.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3:45 to 8:45 PM
Tue3:45 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 to 8:45 AM, 3:45 to 8:45 PM
Thu3:45 to 8:45 PM
Fri2 to 9:15 PM
Sat11:45 AM to 9:45 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Burlington
Dining
Leunig's Bistro
Bistro$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,491
Downtown Burlington
Dining
Hen of the Wood - Burlington
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,375
Downtown Burlington
Cafés
Ben & Jerry’s
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 1,295
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
36 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,295 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ben & Jerry’s.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue2 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Downtown Burlington
Drinks
The Vermont Pub & Brewery
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,233
Downtown Burlington
Activity
The Flynn
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 900
Wheelchair access
Find it
153 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 900 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Flynn.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 3 PM
Tue12 to 3 PM
Wed12 to 3 PM
Thu12 to 3 PM
Fri12 to 3 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Burlington
Cafés
August First
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 851
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
149 S Champlain St, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 851 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at August First.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 3 PM
Tue7:30 AM to 3 PM
Wed7:30 AM to 3 PM
Thu7:30 AM to 3 PM
Fri7:30 AM to 3 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 3 PM
Sun7:30 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Downtown Burlington
Drinks
The Archives
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 729
Downtown Burlington
Activity
Vermont Comedy Club
Comedy club★ 4.7 · 692
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
101 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 692 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Vermont Comedy Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8 AM to 3 PM, 6 to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 3 PM, 6 to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 3 PM, 6 to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 3 PM, 6 to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown Burlington
Cafés
Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 450
Downtown Burlington
Activity
Radio Bean
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 434
Wheelchair access
Find it
8 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 434 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Radio Bean.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6 PM to 2 AM
Wed6 PM to 2 AM
Thu6 PM to 2 AM
Fri8 PM to 2 AM
Sat2 PM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Burlington
Cafés
Shy Guy Gelato
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 397
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
198 St Paul St, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 397 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Shy Guy Gelato.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu1 to 7 PM
Fri1 to 8 PM
Sat1 to 8 PM
Sun1 to 7 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Burlington
Dining
Juniper Bar and Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 362
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 362 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Juniper Bar and Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Tue7 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Wed7 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Thu7 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Fri7 to 10 AM, 5 to 11 PM
Sat7 AM to 1 PM, 5 to 11 PM
Sun7 AM to 1 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown Burlington
Cafés
Cosmic Grind Coffee Shop
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 306
Downtown Burlington
Cafés
Vivid Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 256
Downtown Burlington
Dining
Bourbon Street
Cajun restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 242
Downtown Burlington
Drinks
The Whiskey Room
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 242
Downtown Burlington
Drinks
Lincolns
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 232
Downtown Burlington
Dining
Frankie's
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 226

Downtown Burlington

Downtown Burlington by the numbers

Local date spots

Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington VT)

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

The Great Escape Room Burlington

Leunig's Bistro

Hen of the Wood - Burlington

Ben & Jerry’s

The Vermont Pub & Brewery

The Flynn

August First

The Archives

Vermont Comedy Club

Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee

Radio Bean

Shy Guy Gelato

Juniper Bar and Restaurant

Cosmic Grind Coffee Shop

Vivid Coffee Roasters

Bourbon Street

The Whiskey Room

Lincolns

Frankie's

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