Pingala Cafe & Eatery Chace Mill

"I'm not kidding when I say I've eaten here at least once a week for years. Pingala is SUCH a godsend if you're the only vegan in the family and are looking for a good place to eat that everyone will enjoy. I'm vegan but my fiancé is not, yet we both love Pingala so much that we have a rule--if we're out running errands, we're getting Pingala. He even gets the same thing every time (Rooster wrap and dumplings) and still never gets tired of it. I've successfully taken several omnivore and vegetarian friends and family members here and it's always been a hit. I've even gotten a few cakes and they're absolutely delicious! They've kept a steady menu post-COVID (shame, I miss the cheese steak specials) and I do miss the hot dogs since the recent menu revamp, but what they have left is still solid stuff. Also love their baked goods! It's so hard to find good baked goods as a vegan and it's so great to be able to walk in and not have to worry about "can I eat this?" Want to give a shout out to the staff as well--the owner is such a great guy and during COVID he personally delivered a meal to my apartment which I can't even begin to describe was so above and beyond anything I expected. There was also a time where they were crazy busy and it took an hour for my order to be ready--when I came to pick it up, they were super apologetic, kept me updated, and offered some extra food on the house. Unfortunately we moved out of Burlington recently so we probably won't be going as often as we used to, but we still make the effort when we're in town and I can certainly promise you the trip is still 1,000% worth it. If you're vegan, or even if you're not, you NEED to check out Pingala!"

"100% all vegan spot in an industrial building by the Winooski River. Seriously, stunning spot. They have a small menu but it’s nice that it’s all vegan. They had a small bakery case of goodies as well. We enjoyed our crunchwraps (it’s what they are known for!) - very yummy! It’s basically a flat burrito. We got the buffalo mac one which was a nice size, fully stuffed and the tortilla had a nice crisp to it! We got the “nuggies” on the side- which was sort of let down to see them just soy chunks warmed up- not crispy or battered. But the crunchwraps were BOMB, the location is beautiful & it’s nice to eat at a fully vegan spot! Great vibes. Great food. Great staff!"

"Definitely recommended. We came here for a lunch. It's an all vegan cafe with great options. We went for their Banh-Mi Dawg, Regular Brunchwrap Supreme and Pineapple Dream Smoothie. All three were good, though we liked the wrap more. The interiors were great and quite funky which we liked. But, and especially if it's a sunny day, outdoors is where you would want to be with tables and chairs and an amazing view of the river. Due to rocks and the descent, it gives an impression of almost a waterfall. Loved that view. The staff was nice and friendly. Plenty of parking outside. Definitely recommended."

"This is a very cute cafe! It’s vegan/vegetarian and has so many amazing options. We ordered the spicy burger, broccoli, a tofu and veggie wrap and the dumplings. The ingredients were locally sourced and fresh. We found the quality of food to be great but the dumplings were not properly stuffed or cooked. I do recommend the wrap and the burger though and they also give you a bag of chips. I loved the location and the vibe of the place. If you are in Burlington, give it a try!"