This review I should have done a LONG time ago. I started going to this coffee shop late 2023…read more After my first visit, I realized how good of a place this was. The breakfast food is incredible, typically by Tyler-- a great cook and Chef. The breakfast burrito is out of this world. (As for it Tyler's way!) the coffee and lattes are truly very high-quality, but not overly pretentious. And if you know, then you know, when a coffee shop does it up too much and their prices are astronomical. That is not this place, they balance it perfectly by having good quality beans, roasted perfectly good quality, food, and breakfast items that makes starting your day such a treat by coming here. And lastly, the kickstart name comes from the owner's being motorcycle enthusiasts. The inside decor has a really cool and funky vibe to it with really awesome artwork and even a motorcycle inside. If you're looking for coffee, shops, and decent breakfast, do not hesitate to stop here!

Incredible coffee in an incredible space! This cafe is a…read moretotal gem in the area. They offer so many delicious coffee and non-coffee drinks. Unfortunately, I can't speak to their food, but I do hope to return and try some soon. The motorcycle themed cafe is beautifully decorated and creates a space that you can comfortably work in or hang out with friends and family. It's warm, welcoming and inviting. I tried their Cinnamon Mocha Latte with almond milk and it was perfection in a cup. The staff is also super friendly and welcoming, and happy to answer any questions you have. I highly recommend Kickstart Cafe!

love this place . nice and cozy and relaxing after getting…read moreoff the Long Trail on my trip south of the whole trail. the people are kind and friendly and make killer Lattes . their Cardomon Latte with Maple syrup was excellent . thanks for putting this coffee shop here .

The woman working on July 23rd in the afternoon could use a customer service lesson. I said thank…read moreyou and she didn't acknowledge. She wasn't rude but she wasn't polite either. She just came off as not caring.

I thought that the Alias coffee was fairly new. It's tricky but I'll explain it, the business has…read morebeen in existence since 2020 but the kication is new. Alias Coffee partnered with 518 Craft and Primobotanica to open up in a shared space in downtown Troy, NY initially during covid. With good coffee and service, I'm sure they will have a successful future. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do taste it so as part of the yelp experience, community CO was thoughtful enough to partner with a small and upcoming local coffee shop on National coffee day and get us in for a cup of coffee. I asked the Barsita to make me the best drink from the available choices and was given a Cappuccino, which I took a sip and handed it to my dad. My dad did say the coffee was good and from my tasting experience, the coffee was smooth and had a bitter after taste (like a few people I know like it that way) and the taske kept lingering fir an hour. Go get your coffee, this is in a neighborhood that requires revitalization, there have been some good initiatives and us as a community can help support them.

Having moved from their downtown location to a redeveloping neighborhood, Alias holds a lot of…read morepromise. I enjoyed an attractive cortado and am looking forward to tasting a locally made cranberry orange walnut breakfast cookie that I brought home to share with my wife. Did I mention that the cookie is gluten free? Future plans for the coffee shop include rehabbing the backroom to provide a great place to relax while enjoying your coffee concoction. Service is friendly and street parking is easy; there is even a bus stop across the street.

Delicious ceremonial grade matcha. I love that they have several nondairy milk options including…read moreunsweetened almond milk. I customized my matcha with a tiny bit of strawberry flavoring and it was perfection. The taste was great and matcha was super smooth and the perfect temperature. My husband enjoyed his oat milk latte. The service was friendly and helpful. The little cafe was cozy and cute. I also love that they allow dogs in the front part of the store while ordering (but not in the cafe seating area) and have dog treats! Will definitely be back when visiting!

The coffee was good, but unfortunately, it wasn't very cool or comfortable inside. They have a…read moresmall outdoor patio, but the tables and chairs hadn't been wiped down and still had water on them. I actually came here because Uncommon Grounds had a huge line, and I'm always willing to give a smaller local business a try. The coffee was good, but it's the little things that can make a big difference--like keeping the inside comfortable and making sure the patio furniture is clean and ready for customers. I'd definitely give this place another try, but I hope they pay a little more attention to those details.

Very cute place off the main walking street in downtown. Spacious eat in area and a decent menu…read more Small bakery case but cute seasonal offerings. My match was perfectly hot and I would return, if only for the ambiance.

This is a must for breakfast. The coffee and breakfast food are delicious. The dining area has a…read morevariety of seating options, including couches. Some people use Walt's as a workspace, while others seemed to be meeting friends. At night, this space becomes extra seating for Whitman's. If you looking for a quieter spot to drink your beer, this is the space for you.

In Bennington randomly for a doctor's appointment with my son. Reached for Yelp to guide us for a…read morebrunch-time sandwich - this led us here. Outside looked like a furniture/nicknack store. Typical "I love VT" t shirts and stuffies in the window, $400 syrup, and artsy cards and candles etc. Making our way to the back was a small nook of seats and tables and a breakfast/sandwich/bagel menu. To say we were skeptical was an understatement. My son ordered a Southwestern steak and egg sandwich on a rainbow bagel. I had a dill pickle chicken salad sandwich on an everything bagel. Add in a coffee, a hot chocolate, two cans of Diet Coke (and a small cheesecake round for my son) and we were all set. Menu was way more reasonably priced than we expected. Average bagel sandwich (which they fill amply) was roughly $10. All of the fillings were very good. Well seasoned. Creative. Again, exceeded our initial expectations. Even the bagels were surprisingly good. Please note I grew up in NJ so a bagel is essentially unattainable to me north of the Tappanzee Bridge. I was expecting "airport quality," however, it was not half bad. Chewy and tasty for the area. Service left me with two very distinct feelings. 1) the people were AWESOME. Friendly, attentive, seemingly happy to be at work (a rarity). But... 2) there were 6 total customers in the store (some simply reading books) and yet it took 16 minutes for our coffee and hot chocolate and roughly 30 for the sandwiches. Was so weird to experience the quiet of the store - yet the ticket time and wait of a bustling morning at a deli. Oh well. Was a pleasant place to be. Will likely find a different place next week following our upcoming appointment. But was not mad at the experience.

Stopped here for breakfast to go. got the bagel with lox and caesar salad wrap both were good. the…read morebagel was chewy has decent amount of lox. The staff were nice. The place was big. Merchandise in front and the cafe in the back. I do recommend this place. Sorry i forgot to take pictures.

I'm not sure how to rate this...the pastry choices were vast and the black & white cookie was…read morehonestly perfect. Cute eat in area and nice barista. The tractors outside drew me in, but that's where it turned. My London fog latte, however, was awful. Super sweet and actually the wrong tea bag was used (earl grey). I tossed it because my taste buds were offended.

Stopped here for our morning caffeine fix on a weekend trip in Vermont. It was a nice coffee house…read moreand pretty busy when we stopped in. I got a latte and pastry and they were pretty good. They had some indoor seating and convenient parking.

Chocolate here is a divine treat. The whole shop satisfies all your senses. It smells wonderful as…read moreyou step inside and it's a pleasing space to be in. You will love the display of goodies available and there's ample areas to sit, relax and enjoy. On this particular visit, I had an iced pistachio coffee and got some dark chocolate cherry pistachio bark. As you might've guessed, I really love all pistachio and assorted nuts in my chocolate. To top it off, I also grabbed a few pieces of assorted chocolate truffles as they are simply to die for. I had to stop there as moderation here is key. I will be back again when I need to satisfy my chocolate craving!

As someone with Celiac Disease, this place is an absolute gem! The chocolate was absolutely…read moredelicious and I would 100% come back!