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    Girakofi

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lemon Poppyseed Muffin.
    Emma G.

    When I was doing a bit of research ahead of our trip to Mount Mansfield, I stumbled across this place, which was conveniently located near our lodgings and seemed like a natural spot to grab some coffee and carbs prior to the hike. But as I looked at their website, I frowned slightly. Was this...giraffe themed? A giraffe-themed coffee place? It was. Never opposed to randomness like this (this was probably the first and last time I had giraffe blankets within eyeline while I ate a muffin), but this was the most uneven experience we had in Vermont. My guess is that would have been the case regardless of how many giraffe pictures were on the wall though. The Millennial Chum and I popped in early this past Sunday, right around 7am. Aside from a few nearby gas stations, nobody else was open - definite plus in that regard. The overriding positive here was the muffin I ordered. I'd already had some coffee back at the hotel so I didn't end up getting an additional beverage here, but the pastries at the counter looked decent. This muffin was EXCELLENT; if our experience was limited to the muffin, this would have been five stars all the way. It was freshly made and still toasty, and the muffin top was the perfect amount of crispness and interior softness. Really hit the spot. The rest of our time here was not as good as that muffin. The Millennial Chum ordered a very basic egg sandwich (I'm pretty sure it was literally just an egg and an English muffin or something to that effect) and an iced latte. We sat at a table near the window, commenting on everything we spotted with a giraffe on it. After a while, we were looking around because my muffin was gone and she still hadn't received anything. Keep in mind - it's early and there were maybe two or three other customers in there the whole time. Finally after 10 minutes, her egg sandwich was delivered, but no coffee. She had to go back up there and ask about it (they weren't helping other customers at the time), at which point they made the coffee. So that means they literally forgot one of the two items she ordered, and it was coffee from a coffee place! I don't think I've ever seen that before. And the cherry on top? They gave her a hot latte. At that point though, you take what you get. The other issue is a little difficult to articulate. The vibe on that first visit was really off; I don't know how else to say it. There was a young female behind the counter, and also an older gentleman with an accent. I'm not sure what the deal was, but there was palpable tension between them and the female was in an obviously bad mood. I think generally when you pick up on something like that, you let it go and/or don't necessarily think too much into it, but it's hard not to think it had a direct correlation with the bad service. Interestingly, I came back the next morning to quickly grab another muffin and an iced (I was very clear on that) latte for the Millennial Chum and it was a completely different situation - it was just the female in there and she was in a perfectly fine mood, with no service problems whatsoever. I obviously don't know nearly enough about the back story there to offer much in the way of constructive feedback other than to say that as the customer, I shouldn't be able to pick up on that, either in terms of vibes or inadequate service. The muffin was great. Loved the muffin. Still unclear on the connection between long-necked African mammals and coffee or how to pronounce the name of this establishment, but I'd at least come back for that muffin.

    Bagels
    Christy C.

    So glad our friend recommended this spot to grab a quick breakfast at! The coffee was good, but the best part of it all were the bagels! You can build your own bagel, with tons of options for customization. It was the best bagel sandwich I have had in a long time - especially the smoked salmon! Though I did wish the menu had pricing (as building your own sandwich can get pricey pretty quickly), I enjoyed my breakfast nonetheless. There is some seating along the windows inside, and a couple of chairs and tables on the outside patio. Overall, a great spot and we talked about those bagels all day!

    Plain bagel with cream cheese
    Kristin T.

    Giraffe decor a plenty, it was a cute little build your own breakfast sandwich place with friendly staff. The toasted coconut latte was superb as well as my hubby's masterpiece egg sandwich. Bagels were fresh and tasty, just beware that you get a Vermont sized "schmear" of cream cheese, not a hefty NY schmear, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Only disappointment was that the strawberry jam was just the typical diner style packets, not a farm fresh creation as I would have expected in a boutique style establishment.

    Cappuccino with cinnamon sugar - (9/1/2021)
    Cam E.

    Adorable coffee shop with a giraffe theme. They serve sandwiches, fresh baked goods, souvenirs, and of course, lovely smooth fresh brewed coffee. Excellent cappuccino! **Open Daily 6:30 am to 2pm **

    Alissa D.

    As a coffee and giraffe lover this place is a dream come true. They offer a variety of flavored lattes, coffees, teas and baked goods. I tried a flavored decaf latte and a chocolate chip cookie, both delicious. They also have a variety of merchandise for that giraffe lover in your life. I picked up a sweatshirt too while I was there. So fun.

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    Jameson W.

    Deeeeee-licious... easy menu, you build on demand. Fresh ingredients and perfect balance of everything. Will absolutely be going here for breakfast every time I visit Stowe, VT!

    Jason B.

    As a frequent visitor to Stowe, I've often complained about the lack of good coffee. I tried Girakofi for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised. I just wanted a drip coffee and I noted they had light, medium and dark roast options. It's rare a place has more than 2 and having all 3 means there's something for everyone. My medium coffee had good flavor and no bitterness. I'd definitely try it again. They have sandwiches and baked goods but I didn't try any. The next time you want coffee in Stowe look for the 2 giraffes on Mountain Road and enjoy.

    Super Auto no skill required coffee vending machine.
    Jason M.

    Popped in again a year later to see if by some miracle they had upgraded their coffee machine to something that makes legitimate espresso. Sadly the answer is no. It's a shame because it's a cute place, and the employees were eager to serve me something. But I couldn't make a go of it.

    Chuck D.

    Great way to start our morning in Stowe! The whole staff was friendly and ready for a little early morning sass from me. A couple bacon egg and cheese sandwiches, a delicious americano, and a spiced apple cider got us going. It's a super cute place. Easy to get to. Great food and service!

    two sandwiches and a drink on a table
    Anam A.

    Located right near Stowe downtown, the location is great for a quick bite and drink. It's located in a plaza with plenty of parking. We ordered a hot maple latte, iced vanilla latte with skim milk, fried egg bagel, and smoked salmon bagel. The bagels were good, nothing extraordinary. My iced latte was not strong at all, it tasted mainly like cold skim milk. The maple latte was strong with maple flavor, but could barely taste the coffee. Inside was clean and there's a few seats. Service was not good-not greeted upon arrival and both girls just stared until we were ready to order. It was really awkward. Not helpful in suggestions either--they literally did not talk and stared rudely. Also, the plastic lid for the iced latte didn't fit and some of it fell over my sweater. Overall, it's worth a try if you want something to eat, but I wouldn't stop for coffee only.

    Cold, wet, windy morning... Looking forward to some caffeine!

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    Delicious matcha latte! The matcha powder does NOT have sugar mixed in with it, which is great.

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    excellent service. pleasant ambiance. clean. friendly service. great prices. freshly made baked products.

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    5 years ago

    Great coffee & great staff! A really nice way to start your day... with a smile from Girakofi!

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    Woodland Baking & Coffee

    4.3(78 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I had a 16oz hot Americano. It was solid and I'd get it again, but it was nothing to "call home"…read moreabout. I tasted berry notes in the base espresso, so it may have been "wet processed". (FYI, in case you're a coffee aficionado and care about that...I used to dislike berry notes, but I've adjusted.) The price was about average (roughly $4 with taxes, July 2026). I took mine to go, but I liked the atmosphere and appreciated the outdoor seating options, too.

    Honestly, the only reason why we ate breakfast at this place was because all of the other…read morerestaurants we wanted to try were closed today. This place was on our way to our first destination this morning and we said screw it, let's give a try, Ooof!! we would've have a better tasty breakfast at McDonald's for half the cost. Yep!! This place is actually really pricey for the quality of food you get here. I ordered the egg, cheese sandwich on a biscuit (because we always like to try the local restaraunt's biscuits) and I added their maple sausage. I wanted to get an almond croissant as well until I saw a fly in the pastry cabinet just have his way on all the pastries. NOPE!! This was probably one of the worse breakfast sandwiches I have ever had to date. The biscuit itself was hard as a rock, dry and crumbled upon touch. It was lousy as heck. The maple sausage was a thick patty, but small, almost like a quarter size round compared to the size of the biscuit. So for what sandwich and a cup of coffee was around $23. Heck no! Was that even worth it with how bad inflation is these days Not sure how they have such high ratings, but just be warned. You're welcome!

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    Cafe on Main - Absolutely delicious! Enjoyed every bite. Bacon was tasty, thick & crunchy. Strawberry lemonade was quenching to start the day.

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    3.8(157 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    So many gluten free options here including cookies, breads and rolls ($1.50 upcharge), and bagels…read more They also have specialty lattes and a huge selection of teas. I wasn't the biggest fan of their plain coffee with almond milk, so I'd recommend getting a flavor in it. Great spot for a quick grab and go, and they have some canned and bottled drink too. They offer a solid breakfast and lunch menu. Breakfast is served until 10:45am but you can still get a bagel, just not the breakfast combos. I was five minutes late to breakfast but still got a bagel with cream cheese and cucumber added. There's seating inside, and the staff was really friendly.

    Located inside a market building that includes a lovely big bookshop, clothing store, souveniers…read moreand more. The restaurant is a small space near the building entrance with a few places to sit inside and more out front where they have a pick-up window. We stopped in for a coffee and sandwich. Breakfast had just ended and I was sad, but here we are. So no 'all day' breakfast sandwiches here. Maybe because I was hoping for something else my sandwich was a bit disappointing. I can only describe it as bland. So take that with a grain of salt. It may be just what you want. The staff were pleasant. Food quality is good. Restaurant is clean. Outdoor seating is nice and there was a child booster seat available outside during our visit. Public restrooms are around the corner in the basement of the building. Parking on street or in one of the public lots.

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