As the states second-largest city, South Burlington's downtown City Center area is rich in community and connectivity. City Center is South Burlington's designated downtown where residents can live, work, gather, recreate, shop, and spend time with one another. Key characteristics of City Center include housing, offices, retail, grocery stores, and restaurants, as well as bike and pedestrian facilities, public green and open spaces, a Community Library, and other public buildings.

Transportation
Getting between University Commons and the UVM Campus is easy! Market Street has two Green Mountain Transit bus stops at the corner of Garden Street and on the corner of Allard Square by the public Library. These stops are served by the #1 Williston Bus and the #11 City Connector Bus. The bus runs 7 days a week, Monday through Sunday, providing frequent service with operating times starting at 6:00 am. You can view the GMT Bus Schedule online: ridegmt.com

Local Favorites
Bliss Bee (located in Catamount Run!) - Coffee, pancake bites, burgers, shakes, and creemees oh my! Plus grain bowls and protein-rich salads for dine-in or takeout via convenient online ordering. 
www.getblissbee.com

The Scale (located in Catamount Run!) - Vermonts first customizable poke bowl shopserving up fresh, fast, and seriously tasty eats since 2018. Build your own bowl with wild-caught sushi-grade fish, or keep it local with Vermont-sourced beef, chicken, or tofu.
www.thescalevt.com

Dave's Hot Chicken (4 minute car ride, 9 minute walk) - Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders, served with crave-worthy sides.
www.daveshotchicken.com

Jersey Mike's (4 minute car ride, 9 minute walk) - serves fresh, made-to-order sandwiches with premium meats and cheeses sliced right in front of you, piled high on freshly baked bread.
www.jerseymikes.com

Coming Soon to Catamount Run 
Folino's Pizza (opening in 2026!) - specializes in making the perfect Vermont artisan pizza: naturally leavened, sourdough pizza cooked at 650-700 degrees.
www.folinopizza.com

Bijou Blu - A spa offering various services, including massages and cryotherapy. Expected to open in Spring 2026.

Local Grocery & Retail Shopping
Healthy Living (2 minute car ride, 7 minute walk) - The place where people gather to shop, eat and work. The finest groceries, a fun shopping experience, and genuine hospitality. 
www.healthylivingmarket.com 

Hannaford's (3 minute car ride, 11 minute walk) - Hannaford's is open daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Online pre-order pick-up and delivery are available on their website. 
www.hannaford.com

Trader Joe's (2 minute car ride, 7 minute walk) - Trader Joe's is open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. In-store shopping is available only. 
www.traderjoes.com

Target (4 minute car ride, 15 minute walk) 
www.target.com

Gather Locally
South Burlington Public Library (1 minute walk) - Open every day except Sunday. Any legal resident of South Burlington over the age of five may obtain a resident library card with identification that clearly shows name and current legal address. 

City Center Park (located steps away from Catamount Run) - City Center Park is a natural area park providing a green area to City Center and area neighborhoods. 
https://www.southburlington.gov

Barne's & Noble (2 minute drive, 7 minute walk) 
www.barnesandnoble.com