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• Penny Cluse Café

Penny Cluse Café — The long lines are a testament to the eternal popularity of this breakfast-and-lunch spot. Try the Zydeco breakfast — two eggs any style, black beans, corn muffins and andouille sausage.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• Leunig’s Bistro & Café
• Magnolia Bistro
• Mirabelles Café
• Sneakers Bistro

158 Main Restaurant & Bakery — Brunch is only on the weekend, but the daily breakfast menu, served 'til 11:30 a.m., outdoes most restaurants. Choose from fruit-studded pancakes, 14 types of omelettes, breakfast sammies and scrambles.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• Kismet
• Maxi's Restaurant
• McCarthy's Restaurant
• Peacham Café