Pioneer Lakeshore Café
824 W Lakeshore Dr #1, South Burlington, VT
Crema's Take
“Pioneer Lakeshore Café feels like the kind of place that's been quietly perfecting comfort food and coffee for locals and passersby alike, where the owner's genuine warmth matches the quality of their surprisingly technique-forward menu. Beyond solid espresso drinks, they're doing exceptional things with breakfast—crispy hashbrowns, waffles, breakfast burritos—and their fried items (shrimp, chicken, mozzarella sticks) have a careful attention to texture that shows real skill. It's rare to find this level of care, kindness, and value in one spot, especially one that feels equally welcoming whether you're grabbing coffee for the road or settling in by the lake for a proper meal.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
What a lovely place. What lovely people. What a deal. Maybe the last place in Vermont you can get lunch for under $20. A massive menu of options with some serious hidden technique buried throughout. I really can’t wait to go back for more. Pictured is the fish sandwich, tartar…
This is truly a hidden gem! An incredible menu, amazing atmosphere, and the kindest most personable owner you can imagine! Don't sleep on the milkshakes!
Delicious & lovely experience. The cheeseburgers were juicy and flavorful, a basket of fresh fries on the side to share. The lavender lemon spritz was tasty. The best mozzarella sticks, such a treat!
I love stopping by Pioneer Lakeshore Cafe for breakfast and lunch as I pass through Mallets Bay. I like their waffles and breakfast burrito. In particular I really like the hashbrown. The fried chicken sandwich and BBQ brisket melt are so melt in your mouth good plus the truffle…
A hidden gem that we discovered while driving around the lake. Cute little place that seemed popular amongst the local. The fried shrimp sandwich was so delicious (shrimps were well cooked and fried). The HASHBROWN IS AMAZING (get it !!!). A great stop for lunch or dinner !…
Crema Reviews
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