• Matthew Thorsen

Burlington Bay Market & Café — This waterfront market sells gourmet salads, soups, sandwiches and liquor. The seasonal creemee stand offers delicious vanilla and chocolate, but you've got to try the maple. Views of Lake Champlain are year-round and free.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• Al's French Frys
• Bluebird Coffee Stop
• Rocky's N.Y. Pizza & Ice Cream
• The Village Scoop

• Courtesy of Vermont Cookie Love
• Vermont Cookie Love

Vermont Cookie Love — Many swing by for a freshly baked cookie, but in summer the greater attraction is smooth, thick creemees made from Vermont dairy.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop
• Dairy Creme
• Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks