Family owned & operated for 3 generations since 1945 in Burlington, Vermont.
The best kept secret in Vermont!
Welcome to Handy's Lunch!
Hungry? You won't be after you've eaten a Handy's Big Daddy Breakfast (curious? Come on in to try one!) or our famous Texas Chili dogs with a side of fries and an ice cold Coke. At Handy's, we make it our mission to not only fill you up with delicious food but to also make you part of our family...Sixty years strong and still growing! Food for thought (no pun intended),we were voted "Best Place to Meet a Stranger" by Seven Days.....so whether you choose to dine alone or with a group, we always have a seat waiting for you at Handy's.
p.s. UVM also lists Handy's Lunch as one of their Top 25 Things to Do Before you Graduate...not that we're saying you haven't graduated yet........alums also welcome!
What People Are Saying About Handy's
Couvre Plancher Riverside they are truly fabulous….I go all the way from St-Lambert, Qc to Burlington, VT just to eat one or two or three…….
Cute little diner! We all had breakfast and it was delicious. The homemade corn beef hash was cooked with just enough crispy-ness. Great place to stop by for good food and conversation. The owner is an awesome guy! I will eat here again
@saucygurl915: If you’re in #btv and want to eat an awesome chicken Philly?Go to @handyslunch and @JerBear0042 will hook you up. #Nom
GraceSpain on twitter says “the results are in… @handyslunch bacon cheeseburgers are magical”
I continue to love Handy’s and I am pretty sure after being back three times already this semester, I can consider myself a regular. Earl knows I need my diet coke, he knows that I’ll probably pretend to consider options but most times end up with a grilled cheese. Great homemade soup too! I love bringing my friends to Handy’s, every single one who’s been becomes a fan!
” Best homemade corned beef hash I have had with my eggs in some time. I’ll be back for that again in the not too distant future!
” I’m a fan of the Texas series for lunch. Jeremy and Earl always do it big with a delicous concoction of their special Texas sauce and a perfectly cooked burger or dog. It’s the perfect meal for a cool fall afternoon. The food, the atmosphere, Mrs. Handy, and Earl all make for a tasty lunch. I have been coming here for years, and refuse to think there’s better food anywhere else in Burlington.
@noahovernight…Corned Beef Hash and pancakes is the new pb and j. Thanks to @Handyslunch
@VtMotorMag…Just had a maple milkshake at @handyslunch. It changed my life.
Diane Sullivan: Sweet potato tots are OUTRAGEOUS! I didn’t even know such a thing existed. God bless Handy’s!
Jason C: I came in yesterday from NYC and had the best chicken fried steak I’ve ever had in the northeast. Thanks.
“Thanks for lunch today! It was excellent as always.” ~everyone at Kaigle’s
Weekends are better with breakfast @handyslunch in #btv #vt!
Bill did this…
If I didn’t know any better, I’d swear the Rueben was straight from the heart of NYC. Absolutely delicious.Another amazing day in #btv. Great start @handyslunch now for some outdoor activities.

