Visiting the Maple Reserve was on my list of places to go while in Vermont this weekend. Touristy?…read moreYes. Worth it? Heck yes! Stopped in on Saturday midday thinking I was going to get a latte and maple creemee. However when I get there, I saw some guys drinking beers at the bar which piqued my interest so I took another look at the menu. Why not get an Affogatotini? Caffeine and a maple creemee all in one! This was DELISH! The girls that work here are so nice. I visited twice in the same day and both times this place was swamped. They took it in stride and still had a smile on their face while working through the line. The Maple Reserve offers ice cream / creemees, coffee, pastries and serves alcohol. They have a little area where you can also buy pure Vermont maple syrup, jams, sauces, small kitchen accessories, etc.

My order: Affogato (maple) The review: I wish I were able to…read morecome back and try literally every menu item. I saw one woman chilling on her laptop who had bought 3 things for herself: a cup of ice cream, some sort of cocktail, and a boba drink. She looked like she was loving life. Made with espresso from locally roasted coffee beans, the affogato with maple creemee was absolutely divine. They drizzled more maple syrup atop the creemee. It wasn't too sweet and just perfectly creamy, as the name suggests. I was pleased to see that there were many gluten free options, including the waffles, which come on sticks like popsicles. Would make the 3 hour trip just to try those one day. The Maple Reserve is definitely Aya-approved.

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.

My order: iced maple latte The review: I downed that thing…read morein like 5 minutes. The maple latte was tremendous. I asked for less milk. I loved their beans, so I decided to buy a bag of the espresso roast. They also have single origin roasts, which I would love to try if I'm ever back here. The place is a walk up window with a very small patio, and it seems like back in the day, it used to be a place that you could walk inside. As for staff, there was one singular man making everyone's coffees and also bagging up coffee beans. Hats off to that guy (the owner? unsure). Really glad we stopped here, and I highly recommend making the stop if the line isn't too long.

The iced maple latte was a phenomenal way to end the VT trip! Chris was such a good barista and did…read morenot take that long to make two coffees. 10/10 coming back next time especially with the house music!!!

There is an opportunity to develop the bartenders here in mixology and service, especially given…read morethe price point.

This was our 2nd time here. The 1st time everything was amazing!…read more NOT so much the 2nd time, HOWEVER, the manager comped us our meal. SMART MOVE! The orders were taken (same) and only ONE came. 15 minutes later the 2nd one still hadn't come. It finally came & we took it to go. Pretty sad, but again, the Manager comped us our meals. We will probably never return (and we are in the local vicinity), so we're sad. Nice Wed-Fri meal deals. Oh well.

Everything was amazing! The food and service was 5 stars plus a little extra…read more Even while being very undecided, Skyler gave me great recommendations to consider and politely told me she would be right back as she balanced multiple tasks. Her communication and knowledge of the menu was top tier and she should be recognized. Now for the food, The Willoughby was ridiculously good. I don't even know what else to say about it except I should have ordered 2 to go. I also got the Delilah which was bursting with flavor. My honey dip donut was fluffy and delightful. The only critique I could offer is I wish there was specialty coffee drinks as an option. However, I still would give this place 5 stars easily and would definitely return.

Solid donuts. Loved the french toast. You can also sot down here and order breakfast items. 3 donut…read morecame to less than $8.50. Big parking lot.

Very cute coffee shop. The barista was nice and the coffee was yummy. There was also a collage…read moreactivity in the back that was very original and very fun !! Would recommend

I love this place!…read more First Branch is a quaint little coffee shop nestled in downtown South Royalton. They offer a nice variety of delicious coffee and baked goods. The vibe is warm, and inviting. The staff is super friendly. Prices are reasonable. If you happen to be in the area I highly recommend stopping by First Branch. You will be glad you did.

Friendly service, well made coffee, clean bathroom and lots of parking. Tried the s'more's cold…read morebrew and it was great-not overly sweet. My husband got a skinny vanilla latte and said it was perfectly made.

Came to pick up an app order. The service was very slow. The 4 people behind the counter had no…read moreurgency in them. At least the drinks were typical of Starbucks.

It's a coffee place with decent coffee. That's about it. I ordered a medium doffee and an egg…read moresandwich with "sourdough" muffin. What I got was decent coffee although pricey, and a poor excuse for an overpriced egg sandwich, dinky, microwaved, completely soft and inedible. I asked the barista if it was microwaved, and his answer was "Yes, I just work here." He knew.

everything tasted okay but for the price not near worth it. $8 for a medium is insane. nothing…read morestood out aside from the atmosphere which was pleasant. staff was nice

What a beautiful coffee/tea shop and garden center! So glad I stopped in, I really enjoyed my iced…read moremint matcha. Will definitely come back.

Awesome coffee, amazing atmosphere, beautiful plants, and great service. Pottery was so beautiful.read more

Best espresso in town. I get the most perfect iced lattes, refreshing teas, and occasional…read moreamericano with cold foam. Great spot for NYC bagel and house made cream cheese. The owners are the nicest locals! Wonderful cafe with lots of south facing window seats, cozy fire place tables. All time favorite coffee shop.

Unassuming from the outside on a not-so-busy street, but there's so much room inside with a decent…read moreamount of seating options. Staff were SO friendly, latte was delicious, and reasonably priced. The gluten free blueberry muffin also hit the spot; lots of gluten free/vegan options for pastries. A nice spot to sit with my book and enjoy my drink.