Really like this place. Great coffee, great vibe -- love that you can see the roaster set up right…read morethere. Lots of seating too. Got an egg and cheese sandwich with avocado and it was exactly what I was looking for. Simple menu but it delivers. Only thing to know: no phone or online ordering, so give yourself extra time if you're getting food. Still a 5-star spot though.

I got a masala chai (iced) and it was soooo good! It's hard to find a chai that isn't extremely…read moresweet and actually has that spicy chai flavor. Really nice coffee spot to sit at, especially on a sunny day with the front garage floor open.

I had the pleasure of sampling the Organic Fair Trade Sumatra roast coffee during the South End Art…read moreHop, and I loved it! The flavor was deep, bold, but not bitter. Along with the wonderfully crafted coffees, there was raw sugar, and even dairy free creamer choices (which is something not all coffee shops have). The owner (and avid coffee lover), Kyle, was extremely nice, and generously explained to us his experience roasting coffee, and how he started his business. He also told us about the new location for Gold Ladder Coffee in Essex Junction that would be opening soon, and I was more than excited to check it out! Since I drive by it every day, it's going to be my new morning coffee stop. If you love great, fair trade, organic, locally roasted coffee, check out Gold Ladder Coffee! I'm sure you'll be as satisfied as I was!

Fast service and great coffee and clean, friendly atmosphere. The Organic Bali Blue Moon was the…read morecoffee of the day when I went and it's a nice medium roast.

I got the Bloob and absolutely loved it!! The cold brew was so smooth and there was almost a…read morechocolate taste with the hint of blueberry. The service was great and there was a great vibe and open spaces for studying.

Repeat very happy New Hampshire customers visiting Kestral's 530 Community Dr., South Burlington…read more We were greeted by Colin once again this trip and he made us delicious iced dark mocha latte and cortado. Loved the fresh & flavorful blueberry packed muffin! Colin was so helpful displaying new color zip hoodies to add to our Kestral wardrobe (high quality and stylin'!!!). We will be returning to this great coffee location! Greetings to Colin!!

What a wonderful spot! The latte was perfect, the apple cinnamon bear claw scrumptious and the…read moreexperience excellent! Everyone was friendly and helpful. Places to sit inside and out, a fire pit made out of stone, and the best use of solar panels ever! The barn is gorgeous and perfect for photos. The coffee so good! We came upon this place accidentally but will definitely return when in Vermont!

This establishment was highly recommended and we made sure to check it out…read more When we arrived, there was a line but the wait to order and receiving our order didn't take any time at all. The baristas were very friendly and our coffee was great. It was a rainy day so sitting outside was not an option. There was limited seating inside but we were able to grab a table. We would have loved to sit outside, so maybe that will happen next trip up to visit!

After doing some research on coffee near our Airbnb, we decided to stop here and are so happy we…read moredid. We wound up coming here all 3 days during our stay and everything was amazing. I got the Snack Shack iced (Maple Custard latte) all 3 times and it was amazing. I love trying fun flavored coffees and this was one of the best I have had. Sweet enough, but not overpowering. My husband tried the cold brew and a Cherry Dream pour over (iced) and he thought both were great as well (he is also much more knowledgeable and particular about coffee). I also loved that all the food and baked goods were gluten free! The biscuits used for the egg sandwiches were awesome (my husband is not gf and he even enjoyed). We also tried a maple cream cheese cookie, chocolate chip cookie, s'mores biscuit, pb and jelly cookie and all were amazing for being gf (we took a banana biscuit and double chocolate chip cookie home to try later). Everything had a good texture (which is rare for gf) and everything was super fresh as well. Staff was very friendly and helpful and while the place is small, it had a very cool vibe where you could enjoy your coffee inside or sit outside at the picnic tables on a nice day. We will definitely be back next time we come to Stowe!

The Roastery was right down the road from our Air B+B! So convenient…read more Loved the vibe. Staff was friendly. Great coffee. It got a little busy when we got there but the wait for our order didn't take long at all.

While researching breakfast spots in Essex Junction for our weekend getaway, we came across…read moreUncommon Coffee and were encouraged by the strong reviews. When we arrived, the parking lot was busy, which felt like a great sign. It was a Saturday morning, so there was a short wait to order and to grab a table, but the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The interior is eclectically decorated and has a cozy, fun vibe that reminded us of the coffee shop in the Friends TV show. We ordered a brewed coffee and an iced coffee--both were excellent--and really appreciated the option of Vermont maple syrup and oat milk. For food, we ordered a regular breakfast sandwich and the Forager vegan breakfast sandwich. We were especially impressed to see a vegan breakfast option on the menu, as many places don't cater to vegans at all, particularly for breakfast. Both sandwiches were delicious, and it was great to feel so thoughtfully accommodated. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would happily recommend Uncommon Coffee to friends. We just wish it were closer to home so we could visit more often!

Spacious coffee shop within walking distance from the Essex Resort & Spa! Plenty of cute seating…read moreareas, perfect for studying, working, reading or hanging out. There's an entire wall covered in books if you're in need of something to read. Great sandwiches, the Vermonter is great (although I did wish it came with tomatoes). The lemonade is house made and made from actual lemons. Service is kind and fast. Great breakfast spot!

Food was great, and came out fast! Service was great too,…read morevery attentive and friendly. We went in out of state, but could see it's a meeting place for locals. Coffee...excellent. Not your usual diner coffee. I noticed these old photos along the windows. I asked about it, and learned this was the previous site of an amusement park, so a bit of interesting history as it ties to the local upstate parks from the 50's to late 70's. Check it out!

Another great meal at this lovely restaurant. this time I tried the chicken avocado sandwich. It…read morewas really good. I haven't been here in five years and it's just as good as it was when I was here last time. Whenever I'm in town, I will definitely come here.

Went here to grab some coffee on a Thursday morning and was happy to see that there was a crowd,…read morebut not too busy that the owner could explain his menu. It's a coffee setup like no other I've seen, but it works pretty well to help narrow your choices. Its also pretty cool that all the listed drink options are the employees favorites. We ended up getting the Jay (maple oatmilk) and the Alex (spicy maple). The spicy maple is definitely the way to go. We got ours at a medium spice level and it gave a nice heat in the back of your throat, kind of like a Mexican hot chocolate. Really wondering what the high spice level would have been. The other great purchase was a bottle of their maple cold brew. It was the perfect way to start the morning for the rest of our vacation. I'm really regretting not having purchased another bottle to bring home with me. They also have a great kids section to keep them entertained while you order or get some work done. Overall, highly recommend!

Love grabbing a delicious nitro cold brew and hanging out. The food is great too. Staff is super…read morefriendly and just makes the place easy to feel welcomed at.