Gray Jay
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
Our verdict
Gray Jay is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur in Burlington, VT.
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The menu
What to order
- House-made doughnuts with rotating flavors
- Falafel salad
- Lamb burger
- Shawarma plates
- Turkish coffee
Gray Jay is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur in Burlington, VT.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
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Bright, casual daytime brunch spot in historic downtown Burlington, with a small, cozy dining room that feels lively during peak brunch hours and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere focused on daytime gatherings.
Around Gray Jay
- Farmhouse Tap & Grill, under 0.1 miles
- A Single Pebble, under 0.1 miles
- American Flatbread, 0.2 miles
- Hen of the Wood - Burlington, 0.2 miles
- Honey Road, 0.2 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 14 restaurants and 2 hotels in Burlington.
Booking
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome.
Questions about Gray Jay
- What recognition has Gray Jay received?
- Gray Jay is recognised by James Beard Award Semi Finalist (2025).
- How do I book Gray Jay?
- Reservations: Walk-ins welcome.
- What else is near Gray Jay?
- Nearby in Burlington: Farmhouse Tap & Grill (under 0.1 miles), A Single Pebble (under 0.1 miles) and American Flatbread (0.2 miles).









