What are your business hours?

We are open from 7 AM to 10 PM, Monday through Sunday.

Do you offer take-out or delivery?

Yes, we offer both take-out and delivery services through our partner apps.

Do you have a menu available online?

Yes, you can view our menu on our website or through our social media pages.

Can I make a reservation for a large group?

Yes, please call us in advance to make arrangements for large groups.

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The Café HOT. in Burlington

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4.8 (236)

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The Café HOT is a vibrant Restaurant and Brunch Restaurant in the heart of Burlington, VT. Located at 198 Main St, we offer a unique blend of flavors and atmosphere. As a popular Cafe, we serve specialty Coffee drinks and freshly baked goods. Our Donut Shop features creative flavors and toppings, while our Espresso Bar provides the perfect pick-me-up. For a quick bite, visit our Sandwich Shop, offering a variety of delicious options. As a Vegetarian Cafe and Deli, we cater to plant-based diets with flavorful and healthy choices. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, The Café HOT is the perfect destination. Come visit us today and experience the best of Burlington's dining scene!

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The Café HOT, located at 198 Main St, serves up a delightful dining experience with its cozy atmosphere and attentive staff. The menu boasts a range of flavors, with standout dishes that showcase the chef's creativity. While some patrons noted minor inconsistencies, overall the café receives high praise for its quality and value.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.3/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

OpenTable: 4.2/5

Zomato: 4.1/5

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Enas Alnajjar -Google user

6 months ago

Absolute must try. Everything here is vegetarian and no real meat is used. The service was amazing, very cheerful, patient and helpful staff. Don’t worry if there is a line and it’s packed because it moves fast. Highly recommend getting the fried “chicken” egg sandwich....Read More

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fried Egg, Egg Sandwich, The Number 8 Chicken-FriedHighly recommendMenu is all vegetarian

Bobsta Yauza -Google user

11 months ago

Delightfully off-the-main-hubbub delicious veggie/vegan deep fried salty fast food place… cool atmosphere and music and the staff are chilled. They serve no meat Surprisingly tasty buns and burgers And they have a cool selection of comics to read as you chill. 😎

Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Brakefast SandwichHighly recommendMenu is all vegetarian, Large vegetarian selectionThey also do vegan optionsNo issuesStep-free access

Susan Thomas -Google user

a year ago

We stopped by here for fuel prior to our long 8 mile hike. The food was absolutely delicious and worth every single dime. We got the breakfast sandwich, one with avocado. The harissa provided an extra kick of flavor. It absolutely provided us the fuel...Read More

Take outBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Brakefast SandwichHighly recommend

Sophia T -Google user

10 months ago

I just had their breakfast sandwich so nothing can upset me today. I’m bringing their buttery biscuits nine hours away - should be a crime to miss out on them tbh. My bestest Burlington experience to date!

Take outBrunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Brakefast Sandwich, Biscuit Donut, Avocado, Espresso Glaze

Raffi -Google user

6 months ago

Fun little horror themed resto. Great breakfast sandwiches and doughnuts. Deep-fried egg to mimic fried chicken. The chocolate meringue is definitely worth a try.

Dine inBreakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 5Brakefast Sandwich

Alan Stewart -Google user

a year ago

My friend wanted to grab a coffee as we were passing through Burlington and, as chance would have it, we happened upon The Cafe Hot. Food and beverage are ordered and picked up at the counter. I had a blueberry donut and a...Read More

Dine inOther$10–20Atmosphere: 5

David Santos -Google user

a year ago

The chicken fried egg was next level good. I’ll be dreaming about this place until we visit again. The Gbc is a must if you’re looking for something sweet. The staff rocks super friendly and helpful!

Dine inBreakfastAtmosphere: 5The GBC, The Number 8 Chicken-Fried

RJ A -Google user

11 months ago

This place is legit. Can get busy, but that is a great sign. Get in line, place your order, grab a table and chow down when your food comes out. If I wasn't full after my first sandwich, I would have ordered...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Brakefast Sandwich, Biscuit Donut

Kait Enos -Google user

6 months ago

Everything about this place is A++++. The staff is always so cool and collected while pumping out delicious and unique food. It’s my favorite quick bite when I want to be in and out but it’s also so nice to sit for a while and...Read More

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Brakefast Sandwich, Espresso GlazeHighly recommend

Jessica Boynton -Google user

6 months ago

The menu is unique, and full of tasty flavors. We got the Raven Sammich and the Breakfast Sandwich. Highlights were the recommendation for the griddled cheese, and the raven and harissa sauces were fantastic! Fun quirky atmosphere, and the only reason for 4 stars was...Read More

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 4Brakefast Sandwich

Kelly Valois -Google user

a week ago

Delicious food and amazing staff. Big thanks to Travis who made our experience fun and helped us navigate the menu!

Atmosphere: 5

A N -Google user

a week ago

Definitely recommend this place. We tried vegan options for Bing and The Raven, loved Bing the most.

Atmosphere: 5

Samuel Coleman -Google user

7 months ago

A strictly vegetarian spot where lots of options have that meat flavor or texture that many still look for. They have comics galore that you can borrow while you eat! Great coffee and super friendly service and ambiance. The brake fast sandwich is my favorite....Read More

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Brakefast Sandwich

Sarah Whitman -Google user

a year ago

I just ate one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in my life at this place! It was simple -- egg, avocado, and a biscuit -- but every element was done so well! The biscuit was crisp and buttery, the egg was cooked perfectly...Read More

Take outBreakfast$1–10Atmosphere: 5Brakefast Sandwich

Shaun Maple -Google user

9 months ago

Imagine if a trained samurai cooked you up a breakfast sandwich in a hipster, slightly goth 50’s style quick serve shop. Absolutely the best, most unique breakfast sandwich you’ll ever have. Fluffy eggs. Cheese scab coating. Savory sauce. Fresh greens. Exquisite and well presented as...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Cindy M -Google user

11 months ago

I’m from Montreal, and I will definitely be coming back! we made our way to Burlington for the day and decided to try this place due to numerous recommend. It definitely did not disappoint! I will say USD converted to Canadian, it is not the...Read More

Dine inBrunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Fried Egg

Kevin Tenorio -Google user

a year ago

I'm glad I came here thinking I was getting an actual fried chicken sandwich. As soon as I bit into the 8 special, I thought to myself "how did they get chicken to be this juicy?" Then I realized it wasn't chicken, but a masterfully...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5The Number 8 Chicken-Fried

Frederic Thouin -Google user

8 months ago

Great breakfast sandwich, super flavourful with the harissa and crunchy cheese on the egg. Biscuit was great. Hot honey was pretty spicy! Great ambiance et friendly service.

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Highly recommend

Mike - DaddysHomeFF -Google user

a week ago

Let’s start with service: Travis was so careful and helpful when we mentioned the special diets in our party. He walked us through all the ingredients and found the perfect solution for those dietary restrictions. He even made sure the kids in our party left full...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Sean Lunny -Google user

a month ago

Cafe HOT is a vibe. The second we walked in the staff was extremely friendly and patient. My family and I had spent the weekend in Vermont and were recommended here for the food, which was amazing. The name of the sandwich escapes me but...Read More

$30–50Atmosphere: 5Brakefast Sandwich, AvocadoQuiet, easy to talk3-4 peopleHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection

Features

Service options

Takeout

Dine-in

Highlights

Great coffee

Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast

Lunch

Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Coffee

Comfort food

Quick bite

Vegan options

Vegetarian options

Dining options

Breakfast

Brunch

Lunch

Dessert

Seating

Amenities

Gender-neutral restroom

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual

Cozy

Trendy

Crowd

College students

LGBTQ+ friendly

Tourists

Transgender safespace

Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards

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Children

Good for kids

High chairs

Parking

Paid street parking

Other

LGBTQ+ friendly

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