Pingala Cafe & Eatery Chace Mill

I stopped by for lunch after looking at the menu online. The Crunchwrap Supreme was bursting with layers of flavor and perfectly crispy on the outside! The Macn’ Cheeze was probably the best vegan Mac I’ve ever had!

One of my favorite places in the Burlington area. Buffalo mac crunch wrap is my go-to!

Also if they have the mini cupcakes, get like 3. So yummy!

a vegan dream:
hotdogs, nachos, cookies, smoothies, dumplings.

urban vibes post-renovation:
think treehugger meets graffiti.

mindful and deliberate:
ceramic mugs for dining-in coffee, repurposed parking signs as food trays.

This place was both good and bad in ways. The Mac and cheese (pictured) was divine. I also ordered the murica burger with an impossible patty. The burger was just ok, nothing to write home about. I do wish I had tried it with the housemade patty instead. Please note that the burger comes with kettle chips and NOT fries (to my disappointment).

Beautiful location on the river with fast service. While the service was fast, I wouldn't say any particular employee was kind or welcoming during my visit. Picture your young, stereotypical, smug vegans. I was seated outside, still dining as the employees were putting away the chairs for the end of day. They had also taken the trash can inside. Once I finished eating, I brought my trash inside and asked politely where I should put it. I was met with annoyed stares for several uncomfortable moments, before one worker eventually said "I'll take it I guess". I thought I was helping out by bussing my table for them ?? Should I just leave my trash all over the table for them next time ?? I am also a 20-something vegan, and I also work in the service industry. I know how customers can be. But this is not how I'd act to patrons, especially with such a simple question. This experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I would recommend trying other vegan spots in town instead.

We had the green smoothie chicken tenders, Napoleon dynamite, crunch wrap supreme, Buddha bowl, and Reuben.

The Reuben was amazing.
The green oat milk smoothie was good.

Everything else was kinda basic and nothing to write home about. The chicken tenders were greasy and weird flavor with a dipping sauce that was flavorless. Crunchwrap was dry and kinda terrible although I was told it actually tastes like taco Bell... Not sure why people thought copying taco Bell is a good business idea.

The Buddha bowl was boring. The last burger (Napoleon) was so boring I don't even remember what it tasted like.

Altogether I would go again for the Reuben and maybe try another smoothie but that's all they've got right in my book.

It is a nice vegan joint with some pretty good options.
We tried the Chili cheese dawg, Crunchwrap Supreme and Rooster Wrap.
All the items were nice and filling.
The flavor was ok as we enjoy more spicy food and this wasn't spicy enough for us.
The service was quick.
The pace is in some kind of a old factory remodeled to an office cum shop place, so it is not the typical restaurant ambience. You can enjoy eating outdoor on the benches beneath the trees or indoors.

One of the best vegan spots in town. Highly recommended their Buffalo Crunch Wrap

Such friendly staff, an incredible location right on the winooski river, and an incredibly diverse VEGAN menu loaded with flavor and creativity. Its no surprise guy fiery loved it just as much as i do. My advice, get the Buddha Boi and some kombucha and sit out by the water and enjoy yourself

I love the energy balls and I've tried the French toast balls which are also pretty good. It's a little pricey on some items on the menu (smoothies come to mind). This place is almost always busy, and inside seating is limited. There are, however picnic tables outside with a beautiful view of the river. Overall, a solid eating experience especially if you're looking for vegan.

I recently dined here, and I had a great experience. I didn't even realize it was a vegan restaurant until I started eating, but the food was incredibly tasty. The flavors were rich, and I was impressed with the creative use of plant-based ingredients. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, and the service was friendly.