Katy C.

I loved this spot! I was sad to see that Penny Cluse has closed since the last time we were in the area, but discovered that Deep City is some kind of new iteration, and I'm so glad we decided to stop in for brunch. First of all, they have a parking lot, which is free to park in, which was super convenient. The menu is interesting and everything sounded so good, including the daily features (duck hash, yum)! It made it super difficult to decide what to order, but we eventually settled on the biscuits and herb gravy, the across the pond, a side of the cheesy kale, the polenta breakfast dish, and the trout and eggs. Our server was super patient and kind and the food was amazing. I don't usually like biscuits and gravy that much, but their vegetarian gravy was so tasty. It reminded me a bit of broccoli cheddar soup in the best way, and the biscuits were flaky. I'd had the English breakfast plate at Penny Cluse before, and this one was even better. I loved the mushrooms and the sausage. The cornmeal crusted trout on the trout and eggs plate was crispy and not fishy at all, and the best trout I've ever tried. I loved that everything we ordered was so saucy since I'm a big sauce girl. This place is high on my list to revisit when I'm back in Burlington!

Ian S.

Deep City was recommended to us by a server at another restaurant. It's located right down by the waterfront and attached to Foam Brewers. The service was excellent and we were greeted and seated immediately. They also have a patio which was great on such a beautiful day. We started with coffees and bloodies, both of which hit the spot! The food was great. We split a pancake, biscuits and gravy, garlicky kale and eggs and the huevos Verdes. The pancake was just the right amount of fluffy and was great with the local maple syrup. My favorite was the garlicky kale and eggs. I'm usually not a huge kale fan but it was cooked down and sauteed with cheese and garlic which complemented the over easy eggs nicely. They also served it with warm corn tortillas which was a nice touch. I saw they had ribs on the specials menu but with it being just 10AM we opted for breakfast . Definitely next time though!

Cindy L.

Beautiful lakeside eatery with their own parking lot so you don't have to pay. Service was prompt once we arrived. Food took a bit of time but is expected with what comes out of that kitchen! Fruit cup had lots of seasonal variety, fresh and sweet. It's really a bowl, not a cup so plenty for two. The highlight was the pork tourtine. It was a special for the day. Came with a delightful cabbage slaw, stone ground mustard, and gherkins. The filling was hearty with well balanced spice. The mustard and pickles accompanied the tourtine well balancing out flavors. Flakey, flavorful crust that wasn't over or under baked. Indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful view. You can see into the kitchen too. Delightful eatery.

Lydia S.

Loooved this place! I believe it's switched owners since last time I got lunch here years ago- I heard it's now run by the good people of Penny Cluse, an old favorite off Church St. Me and my girlfriends adored our food and it was a great end to the weekend. Standouts from this early morning meal were the (VEGETARIAN!!) biscuits and gravy, and my spinach pesto tofu with grilled corn muffins. I'm always a sucker for pesto but I think they really nailed the tofu. Really had the wow factor for us three considering we aren't breakfast people. Can't wait to come back!

Meghan S.

Why haven't I been here sooner? This place has a fun environment, great food, many vegetarian options (I'm not one but I think it's important to share!) and some nods to the previously loved establishment on Cherry Street (Penny Cluse). In fact, that's the dish I ordered! This was so filling! And they do have parking available which is so nice! The staff was also very good about sharing responsibility. The host was also taking orders when needed and giving checks/processing payments. I love the team environment so you don't have to wait for one person to become available. I will definitely be back!

Ashley P.

Wow! Easily the best breakfast I've had in a very long time. Don't miss this spot with SO many offerings for an array of diets, plus Foam Brewers on tap so you can have a high-quality beer at 9am! I was torn between the garlicky kale and eggs and the biscuits and gravy, so I opted to upgrade my order to get both! Best decision ever. The garlicky kale was fantastic, with a crisp cheesiness to it. The biscuits were fluffy and filling and the vegetarian gravy was perfectly herby and peppery. 100/10, no notes. (I even ordered an extra side of it to douse my meal in). This is truly what my savory breakfast dreams are made of! My husband got the clam chowder which he raved about as well. But one of his favorite parts of this meal? The fact that you can order a coffee AND a Foam Brewers beer on tap. They even had beers that Foam Brewers didn't have on tap next door, so it was cool to try some different options. The staff was incredibly friendly, with quick service. And the food was very reasonably priced. If you're in Burlington, do not miss this spot for breakfast or brunch. I'll be missing you, Deep City and dreaming of your biscuits and gravy!

Steve A.

Came across this in Burlington next to the lake as we were coming to get beers at Foam Brewers. Deep City is their concept restaurant in the same building, with a bigger food menu. It has some pretty impressive things. A lot of it's meaty but not all of it. There's plenty of plant based choices that replicate the meaty stuff. After seeing this place open we changed plans and went here instead. It's a fancier looking place than the brewery next to it. The prices unfortunately reflect this. It's about $16 for typical items. They got rid of the half portions they had, and now only have the bigger more expensive ones. Boo. There's plenty of plant based options including the Vegan Poutine. Looks a lot like the real item. This instead has cashew squash queso and maitake mushrooms. Good but expensive. This is the only big issue. For sure the food is good. It's just pricy, and they now only have the big portions. These may cost too much, but the good thing is there's plenty to get for vegans and vegetarians.

Lily H.

Friendly staff, nice setting for a meal, plenty of outside parking, very fresh food and best home fries! Went for brunch and got juevos rancheros and avocado toast + home fries. Everything was very tasty, perfectly cooked and just an overall great experience. 10/10 recommend.

Bill A.

Good time next to the University of Vermont. Started with the brussel and elote dip. The brussels were really good, simple and well cooked. As good as the brussles were the elote dip was better, the flavors and spice was spot on. The main courses were ok. I went with the ribs/brisket 2 meat combo with cabbage slaw and mac n cheese. The brisket was ok, some parts were perfectly cooked and others were too dry. The ribs were cooked much better with the right amount of smoke. The sides were disappointing. The mac n cheese was just not saucy enough and the noodles were undercooked. The cabbage slaw lacked flavor. The beer was very good, went with the local dork and secret pizza. Outstanding and flavorful brews. Cool and chill at atmospheres. The strive for the beer was really fast the food took quite a while to get out.

Lauren F.

First time here & so glad we decided to try it out! Ambiance is incredible and modern cozy (which pairs perfectly with foam brewery next door for post-dinner drinks!). We went for the deep city poutine and cheese curds for appetizers which were certainly not like your typical fried foods. Cheese curds had a nice extra zest to them without the greasy feel. Split a burger and the Mac and cheese. Thin burgers cooked through with great fresh toppings and a unique house sauce. Fun cocktails, too, but didn't indulge today. Will be back!

Ben M.

The location and setting of this place is hard to beat - close to the lake and great indoor/outdoor seating options. Food-wise, it wasn't quite my taste. The Deep City Poutine is a different take on the traditional dish. I was expecting the gravy to have a different flavoring and thought the cheese got lost in everything. However, I saw many other tables order it, so it's definitely popular. My wife enjoyed her Ranch + Romaine salad, to which she added chicken. Mia took great care of our table.