Love love love this place. The location is eh but we still really loved it. The coffee and macarons…read morewere great. The staff was sweet and fast. The ambiance is a bit industrial because of the building its in and also because they bag up all thier coffee products they sell right there. Its still cute and brings a certain kind of charm. Id definitely go again. If youre in town visiting, try it out.

Brio is top notch coffee with great people that work there! The quality of the beans and drinks is…read moredefinitely the best in Burlington. I love coming here and always recommend it to anyone I know when I have the chance.

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.

Sugar shack roast is AMAZING! So smooth in drip coffee and doubly delicious in a latte. Enjoyed the…read morechia pudding with maple-glazed macadamia nuts as well. The space is beautiful and welcoming. In town for a week and have already gone both mornings. Will probably go here a few more times. Will also take some of the beans home with us. What a gem!

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!!

Great coffee and spectacular service. Some of the very best coffee in the Burlington area, my go to…read moreplace for whole beans and brewed coffee.

Well, I want to edit my previous review. After trying their cold brew a few more times, I must say…read morethat it's just very strong. I doubt they forgot to dilute it every time I've been there, which means I was just too sensitive to the caffeine. That being said, be prepared for a very intense caffeine high. The $3.50 cold brew packs a serious punch. The flavor is excellent, very full and intense with a buzz that lasts 4 hours! I can barely finish a cup without watering it down. I'll also say that the wait time is usually pretty good; I'm in and out with my coffee within a minute or two. They also accept Samsung pay, which is nice. Having a coffee shop/roaster this close to the gym is super convenient, especially a place with owners who really seem to have a passion about coffee. Note: the selection still seems pretty limited, but that may improve once they have a more permanent location (if that's happening?).

I am tired! I am always a tired girl during trips, and today I needed some energy mid afternoon to…read morekeep up with all the fun hikes I was doing~ this place apparently makes their own curated beans, specifically and artisan made one and uses some local items like maple into their flavors. Ordered a simple latte with oat and maple flavor. Usually a latte either has too much milk, too sweet, or plain. This one amazed me. Honestly never had the perfect ratio of milk to coffee. The server was observed with another patron explaining his recommendation which made me definitely trust him and his level of expertise ~ they seem to offer tours and tasting but it seems like for the summer months, it's mostly mid week. Maybe a new schedule is pending weekends in fall/winter seasons? great pick me up for the rest of day activities ~ prompt service, quick and kind. This location has a tasting curated section in the front and cafe in the back of the red farm building. Perfect Ac, seating inside and outside~ Get your perfect coffee ~ prices are a tad high but I thought it was worth it. Not an everyday caffe but a fun trip coffee to get your fill of energy~

Rating: 4.0 Stopped…read moreby for coffee on the way to a hike. It's a coffee shop, cafe and also makes their own coffee beans. We stopped by the cafe on the back side of the building. There is parking in the back area. We parked and went inside. It's a nice space with some wooden counter and chairs with large window bringing in sunlights. We went to the counter and placed our order. They offer coffee as well as tea and some original drinks as well. I got an iced latte with maple syrup. Ice latte was pretty good. Good coffee flavor with hint of creaminess of milk and maple syrup sweetness. It was a lovely drink. They also sell some coffee beans and blend as well. We were able to but they offer tours and some classes as well if you are interested in coffee and its fabrication and roasting process. Service was good and quick. Bunch of younger people were working and seems like some were being trained. Overall it's a solid coffee shop. It's on the pricier side but they are good coffee and seem to be knowledgeable.

Add this coffee shop to your must-visit list in Stowe!…read more Their drink specials are creative with a local flair (e.g. maple syrup). I got the Dirty Earl (earl grey, espresso, milk, cold foam, and zest) and it was such a bright and refreshing drink. The buttermilk biscuit sandwiches were also delicious - soft and buttery, you would never know they are gluten free. The kimchi was a unique add-on option, the pop of acid cuts through the richness of the biscuit. Definitely check out their pastry display case, too! It changes a bit day to day so we were able to try out quite a few different offerings across our two visits. There are only a few seats at the counter inside, but there are some picnic benches outside for you to enjoy your goods. Worth the small venture outside of downtown!

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!

Do yourself a favor and get a full trout for you and your partner. Wash it down with some eggs…read moretoast pie and coffee. Ask for the crayons. Live well.

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!

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.