The Burlington Story

Welcome to Burlington Hearth & Brewery where we work daily toward the apex of artisanal flatbread pizza and house-brewed beer.  Join us and celebrate Burlington's local community 'third place', 7 days a week. Our story begins when partners, Paul Sayler and Rob Downey, began dreaming and planning for a pizza and beer restaurant shortly after they met in 1995. They then began the process of renovating what was the old Burlington landmark, Carbur’s, to open what would become American Flatbread Burlington Hearth. Their dream was to open American Flatbread restaurants in local communities and to use this venue to bring back the “third place” and the values that this represents. American Flatbread Burlington Hearth is a unique place that has been established and sustained by our local community. It is a place to “share our food.” Our goal since we opened in 2004, is to provide a superior experience consisting of clean, wholesome food grown by local farmers, and made by artisans that care about the food they create. We take the time to do this because we believe that “Food Remembers,” and “Good Food Helps.”

Reservations

Reservations are available online through RESY or by calling the restaurant. To inquire about making a reservation for a party for a group of 7-26, please give us a call!

Burlington Events

  • Bluegrass Brunch

    Zach DeFranco & Brian Perkins

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    Zachary is a musician and music educator based out of Bristol Vermont. He picked up the guitar at age 10 and hasn’t stopped picking since. When he’s not making music himself, he teaches mandolin, guitar, and tenor banjo, preferring to teach by ear and break down notes.

  • Benefit Bake

    Connecting Cultures (NESTT)

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    Join us at American Flatbread Burlington for a Benefit Bake to eat well while supporting the BTV community — good food helps.

    $3.50 from every large and $1.75 from every small flatbread sold will be donated to NESTT

    An increasing number of individuals who are victimized by torture in their homelands are currently re-settling their lives in Vermont and the greater New England area. The impact of such torture can be far-reaching, not only affecting individuals who have directly experienced trauma but extended families and communities within which these individuals exist.

    Connecting Cultures is a direct partnership between psychological and social work services (Vermont Psychological Services), legal services (Vermont Immigration Assistance of the Vermont Law School), and physical therapy services (DeePT). Our goal is to provide survivors of torture with holistic, integrated, and effective services in a culturally relevant, client-centered context.

  • Groove is in the Hearth

    Cooie Sings

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    Cooie Sings is an Americana artist from northern Vermont. This songbird brings lyrics to life.

  • Benefit Bake

    ACLU VT

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    Join us at American Flatbread Burlington for a Benefit Bake to eat well while supporting the BTV community — good food helps.

    $3.50 from every large and $1.75 from every small flatbread sold will be donated to U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

    The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Vermont defends and advances civil liberties for all people across a broad range of constitutionally protected rights and freedoms. Founded in 1967 and based in Montpelier, the ACLU of Vermont is the statewide affiliate of the national ACLU, an organization with a presence in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

  • Groove is in the Hearth

    Matt Hagen

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    Burlington, VT based musician, Matt Hagen (The High Breaks, Darkside of the Mountain, Local Dork DJ, and more…) plays bossa nova inspired compositions fluently on Spanish guitar that resemble scenes from Spaghetti Western movies and the baroque-era of classical music. The aesthetic is soothing, groovy and charming.

  • Benefit Bake

    Integrated Arts Academy PTO

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    Join us at American Flatbread Burlington for a Benefit Bake to eat well while supporting the BTV community — good food helps.

    $3.50 from every large and $1.75 from every small flatbread sold will be donated to IAA PTO

  • Groove is in the Hearth

    Olivia Lurrie

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    Heartfelt Country via the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway currently based in Burlington, VT

  • Groove is in the Hearth

    Matt Saraca

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    Instrumental interpretations of songs we all love.

  • Benefit Bake

    Troop 6110

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    Join us at American Flatbread Burlington for a Benefit Bake to eat well while supporting the BTV community — good food helps.

    $3.50 from every large and $1.75 from every small flatbread sold will be donated to Scout Troop 6110

    Troop 6110 provides the Scouting experience for girls ages 10.5 – 17. Our Scouts come from many communities in the greater South Burlington area. Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities.

  • Groove is in the Hearth

    Jon McBride's Big Easy

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    Jon McBride’s Big Easy traverses the roots of funk music–early jazz, blues, gospel, and Caribbean styles–playing songs that have entertained audiences for generations. Their skillful musicianship is rooted in jazz and blues traditions but draws on varied experience and eclectic taste, yielding a unique and modern approach to these storied melodies. Captivating group interaction and melodic improvisation leave listeners and dancers of all ages hungry for more. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

AFB House Beer

All beers are made in house and are available to drink on site, most are available to take away in a growler.
Below is a list of our current offerings.\

Cerveza (Mexican Style Pilsner) 4.5% – This Beer was brewed with pilsner malt and flaked maize. US grown hops give a subtle lime character.

Vienna (German Amber Lager) 5.4%Brewed with Vienna Malt  along with Hallertau and Tettnang hops. Malt character is lightly toasty and elegant. Great food beer.

George’s Best (English Pale Ale) 4.7% – The best choice for sociable sessions! This Best Bitter was brewed with Maris Otter & crystal malts, East Kent Goldings hops and flavorful English ale yeast.

Irish Stout (Irish Dry Stout) 4.4% – A classic Irish Dry Stout that showcases roasted malt and flaked barley. East Kent Goldings hops balance out the malt in the creamy ale with a light finish.

Toivo (Nordic Rye Lager) 5.0% – A Scandinavian-inspired amber lager. This festive offering has rustic charm, showcasing notes of sweet rye and conifer. Skal!

Centennial Fields (India Pale Lager) 6.8%A crisp lager brewed with honey malt and a generous amount of Centennial hops. Refreshing, with notes of citrus, this beer is sure to knock it out of the park.

Dreamscape (NE IPA) 6.8%A hazy, New England style IPA brewed with all New Zealand hops – Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Riwaka & Pacific Sunrise

Arwen (Farmhouse Ale) 5.4% – This classic saison was brewed with raw wheat and soft kiss of pink and green peppercorns, sure to make your heart rejoice.

Blessed Relief (Belgian-style Tripel) 9.8% – A very effervescent, dry Belgian-style strong ale. Light in color, big in flavor. Belgian yeast produces a complex and fruity aroma.

Barrel Thief (Imperial Stout) 10.3% – Big and bold. Aged in barrels and cellared for over 12 months to create a perfectly smooth offering.

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Book Your Event with Us!

Host your event in Burlington, Vermont! We do offsite catering at the Intervale Center and host private events at the restaurant. Whether you are looking to book a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, welcome party, company outing, networking event, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or holiday event we can create the perfect experience for your guests.

Benefit Bakes

Being a good neighbor is part of American Flatbread’s mission.  We wouldn’t be here today without the strength and support of our community. As a way of giving back, we host weekly Benefit Bakes where we donate a portion of every flatbread sold to an organization working to improve our community.  These evenings are dedicated not only to raising funds but to raising awareness around community issues and individuals.

GOOD FOOD HELPS

If you have a local organization that you would like to raise awareness for and would like more information on our Benefit Bakes, please email us using the link below. 

Join The Burlington American Flatbread Team

American Flatbread is always accepting employment inquiries from enthusiastic and passionate people to share in our philosophies of serving real food, supporting local farms, as well as giving back to the community. If you are ready to work in an environment that supports you and the work we’ll be doing together, then apply today!

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