The Burlington Story

Welcome to Burlington Hearth & Brewery where we work daily toward the apex of artisanal flatbread and handcrafted 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.”

Hours

  • Monday 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Tuesday 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Wednesday 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Friday 11:30am - 11:00pm
  • Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm
  • Sunday 11:30am - 10:00pm

Contact American Flatbread Burlington

(802) 861-2999

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

  • Benefit Bake

    Dad Guild

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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 Dad Guild!

  • Groove is in the Hearth

    Cooie Sings

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    Live in the pub 5:30 – 8pm!

     

    Cooie DeFrancesco is a Vermont singer, songwriter and guitarist. Cooie’s clear and vibrant vocal stylings bring lyrics to life.

  • Lager Lane Vol. 4

    w/ Dan Ryan Express

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    Come and try a gravity cask of our latest lager, from 5 – 8pm in the pub!

  • Groove is in the Hearth

    Dan Ryan Express

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    Live in the pub 5:30 – 8pm!

    Dan Ryan is a Burlington-based, Vermont-born drummer who has been a member of the Burlington music scene for nearly 20 years. A homegrown product, Ryan spent his formative years learning from some of the state’s premier educators. The Dan Ryan Express is Dan’s Burlington-based jazz outfit where he employs a rotating cast of some of the finest musicians Vermont (and beyond) has to offer.

  • Benefit Bake

    CRAG 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 CRAG VT!

  • Groove is in the Hearth

    Zachary DeFranco & Brian Perkins

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    Live in the pub 5:30 – 8pm!

     

    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.

    Brian Perkins is a performing musician and music educator. He has recorded and performed with countless brass and traditional string bands. He has been involved with the Champlain Valley Folk Festival, the Last Elm Cafe Collective, the Celtic College, Young Tradition Vermont and also with various other groups fostering traditional music and dance in Vermont.

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.

Munich Helles (German Pale Lager) 4.8% – A beautifully refreshing malt-accented blond lager. Brewed with German malt, hops and yeast. Truly a Bavarian delight.

Heron Pils (German Pilsner) 4.8% – This traditional Pilsner was brewed with German malt and Hallertau Mittlefruh hops. Crisp, clean and dry.

Gold (German Style Festbier) 6.0% – Lighter in color, inspired by the offerings at Munich’s Oktoberfest, this lager was brewed with all German ingredients and is perfect for this time of year.

Oktoberfest (Märzen Lager) 5.8% -Perfectly balanced with German malt and hops, this bier is unbelievably drinkable due to its extended lagering. A treat we all look forward to. Prost!

Hefeweizen (German Wheat Ale) 4.0% – This Bavarian delight was brewed with spelt and is historically known as Dinkelbier. Showcasing a soft pillowy mouthfeel and classic esters produced by the “hefe” yeast. Zum Wohl!

Nicöle (Kölsch) 5.0% Unfiltered and light bodied. Pale like a pilsner yet fruity like an ale. A perfect choice from aperitif through digestif. A beer everyone can enjoy.

Cerveza (Mexican Style Lager) 4.6% – This beer was brewed with Pilsner malt & flaked maize. Hopped with Motueka to give a light lime character. Crisp, fizzy and refreshing.

Loral Canyon (Dry-hopped Lager) 5.4% – A golden style lager brewed with Pilsner malt. Light on the pallet, this lager gives you depth and the added flavor of Loral hops.

Adelaide Pale (Australian Pale Ale) 6.2% – Similar to an English pale ale in malt & hop balance but with higher carbonation and a drier finish. Australian ale yeast showcases apple and pear esters and is a prominent part of the flavor profile.

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.

Princess Peach (Fruit Ale) 6.3% – Brewed with 125 lbs of Pennsylvania peaches, this beer offers notes of subtle fruit baking spice. Belma hops give melon and strawberry flavors.

Magenta (Fruited Sour) 3.1% – Brewed with organic strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries from Adam’s Berry Farm and raw wheat from Nitty Gritty Grains, this kettle sour is tart and refreshing.

Neighbor: Ranger Rick (American Pale Ale) 5.0% – Amarillo and Cascade team up and bring forth quenching flavors of orange and conifer. Hoppy, hoppy, joy, joy.

Beer with a View (New England IPA) 6.3% – Big tropical and citrus flavors with a strong hop backbone. Brewed with Pilsner malt and oats & hopped with HBC 586, Vista, Amarillo and Idaho 7.

Bimini Road (IPA) 6.4% – Brewed with Citra and dry-hopped with Alora & Talus. Bold tropical fruit and exotic citrus notes.

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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