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• Chicken and waffles with a mimosa at Sneakers Bistro

Sneakers Bistro — Folks have frequented the Onion City's retro café for more than 40 years. The all-day breakfast, particularly the Sneakers Famous Eggs Benedict, is legendary.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• The Café HOT.
• The Friendly Toast
• The Grey Jay
• Jericho Café & Tavern

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• Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery — Since 1918, this family-friendly restaurant has partnered with farms, fishermen and foragers. Breakfast is served all day, and free, scratch-made doughnut holes are offered each morning from 7 to 8 a.m.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• 158 Main
• Erica's American Diner
• Maxi's
• Oakes & Evelyn