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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.