I was craving a great Chai latte on our drive from Vermont to Kittery, Maine from some boiled Maine lobster. Went to two tea shops but they were both closed her business. Went to Royal Oak coffee in the hopes that they might have that would feel the bill. They DID!!! The barista, who I assume is the owner, made the most exquisite London Fog for me. I could not have been happier. Thanks! read more

Always delivers. Delicious coffees, inviting atmosphere. Only around 20 seats, but have always found a spot. Love! read more

Royal Oak Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

Little cozy coffee shop. The barista was pleasant. I wanted a cappuccino and I don't think what I got was cappuccino which is why I'm taking a star off. read more

Royal Oak Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

Exquisitely prepared espresso drinks, fabulous staff and chill vibe make this the go-to spot for the best coffee in the area! If you want the best cup of coffee you can get, there is no place better!! read more

The best coffee shop in middlebury! The coffee here taste much better than the one down the street. It is a small place but all I care about is the taste of the coffee and this hits the spot. read more

Royal Oak Coffee - Latte and chocolate chip cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

I believe it was called the cardamom latte and it was really good. However, we got there and it's a small place, stood in front of the girl to order and neither her or the other guy even acknowledged us. We were so close to them it got awkward and it actually made me feel like they didn't want my business. She finally asked what I wanted, but nothing else. They both looked miserable. Maybe they were in a lovers quarrel ‍ read more

Royal Oak Coffee - a hand holding a coffee cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

Friendly service and outstanding Cardamom Vanilla Bean latte... a very worthy addition to my cross country coffee tour!. A little hard for the tourist to find,, but worth the search. read more

Royal Oak Coffee - a sign that says coffee then victory - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

I've been to several coffee establishments in the area, and this is indeed one of the best. The iced matcha latte was superbly splendid. The taste was perfect and well-balanced. The ambiance is pretty chill, and the baristas were very responsive and nice. read more

Royal Oak Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

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We met family members here for a cozy breakfast. The special vanilla/cardamom latte with the chocolate chip muffin were great. All pastries are vegan which suited us well. Location is cozy yet spacious enough for a small group if you arrive early. read more

Extremely kind customer service and bomb drinks to match. My boyfriend ordered the iced maple latte and I ordered the vanilla cardamom latte, but of course we both tried each other's drinks! His was subtly maple, but authentic (not artificial tasting) and not too sweet. Mine had a similar flavor profile to chai, with added sweetness of vanilla; I'm very picky with coffee and I'm still drooling thinking about how yummy and cozy it tasted. Keep in mind they only offer one size, but the flavors are so rich and authentic that I couldn't complain. Bonus points for paper straws that don't disintegrate into your drink. We even took a bag of coffee to go! read more

Such amazing coffee! It blew my mind when I took the first sip. And a generous spirit... when I got to the counter, I realized I forgot my debit card and was just going to come back another day, but Matt offered to still make me a coffee and said I could pay for it another time! I ended up having cash, but was so moved by the generous/trusting gesture. I wholeheartedly recommend you visit them! read more

I stopped by twice for coffee to enjoy there and to-go. Great quality coffee, flavors, and definitely worth stopping. Coffee is ready to drink - not super hot and not cold. I would be here quite often if I lived in the area. read more

The NOLA cold brew is amazing! Chicory and vanillas flavors and I added a shot of local maple syrup read more

Royal Oak Coffee - NOLA cold brew with maple shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

Great coffee. Love the cardamom vanilla flavor. Yum. The pastry I tried was a perfect compliment.

Had the cardamom vanilla latte and it was one of the best espresso drinks I've ever had. A little hidden outside of downtown Midd but so worth the visit! read more

Royal Oak Coffee - a man preparing a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

These people know coffee. They make incredible use of a minimal array of brewing tools (drip, handbrew, and a custom espresso machine) and a small shop to brew a remarkable range of delicious coffee and coffee-drinks using beans from local roasters (primarily Vivid Coffee from Winooski, VT). The owners give their staff the knowledge and tools to keep quality high at totally reasonable prices. All this comes in a clean, low-key, stylish presentation only a couple minutes' walk from the town green. The best coffee in the area without question. read more

Royal Oak Coffee - Whole milk cortado/Gibraltar - that texture tho - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

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Great mocha. Quite good actually. Smalls are REALLY quite small actually just FYI. Don't like the hipster pretentious atmosphere though. Rather hang out in a more comfortable, welcoming joint read more

Middlebury has sorely needed a spot for good espresso, and now we have it! The espresso drinks at Royal Oak are beautifully crafted, well executed and perfectly smooth. The Oat Milk Gibraltar is definitely my favorite thing on the menu. Feels wonderful to be drinking great coffee, supporting young business owners, and contributing to Middlebury's growing food and drink scene. read more

Royal Oak Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

I'm an avid coffee lover from New York and this is the best flat white on the planet, love the shop and the owners story. Definitely worth stopping in this place is elite. read more

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WOW. The cardamom - vanilla bean coffee was out of this world. A thousand times better than Starbucks. Wish I lived closer so I could enjoy more often! read more

Royal Oak Coffee - Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

Undoubtedly the best espresso in the area. Asshole below complaining about "hipster vibes" obviously has a real problem judging people based on appearances as the owners behind the counter are the absolute sweetest! read more

For the $11.50 price tag for two barely 12oz drinks I was very disappointed in the quality. The ingredients in my mocha weren't mixed. They did offer a unique maple flavored late that tasted ok. Unless they use lab grown coffee beans or managed to grow them locally somehow I really don't see justification for the price serving size and lack of quality. If there is something special about the sourcing of ingredients they should make it more clear. read more

Royal Oak Coffee - a cup of coffee on the dashboard of a car - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

Best espresso drinks in Midd! Try the iced mochas and their espresso tonic drinks (enjoyed a espresso, rosemary coffee syrup, tonic, slice of grapefruit today--sounds so weird/tastes so good...). Vanilla cardamom lattes are good, but really, really sweet. Wish they had even simple pastries every day. Available sometimes on the weekend--would totally buy them every day, if they were available. COVID-19: order and pay ahead on the web and pick up at their window. :) read more

High-end coffee made exceptionally well in downtown Middlebury? Yes, please.

Best coffee in Addison County! Really sweet vibe also. Highly recommmend for their selection of sodas (Savour, a local company) and all the drinks and desserts are good. Small, excellent quality menus and environment. read more

I had an iced maple shaken drink that was really excellent with a nice earthy coffee flavor full and front and not overpowered with syrup. Wifey had the cardamom latte which was pleasantly spiced and a little sweeter. read more

Best coffee in town with the nicest and best people around! Coming here is always awesome and the drinks are always great.

Exceptional spot! The atmosphere, easy location, and most importantly their passion and art for coffee shows! I had a delicious latte and my friend had an amazing cardamon vanilla latte! Highly recommend read more

I stopped by for a latte everyday while I was in Middlebury on vacation. They made my latte with 3 shots of espresso. 2% milk. Just like I like it. Thank you Royal Oak read more

This coffee shop is such an awesome addition to the area! It has exceptional coffee, lots of options, cozy atmosphere and latte art that is not common in Vermont! I've only been there a few times but it seems to be very consistent quality. I highly recommend!! read more

Awesome place. Best coffee in Vermont? I think so. Thanks Matt and Aless for creating such an awesome, go-to spot right here in Middlebury. You all are the best. read more

Great coffee shop! In normal times, they have have nice mugs but have maintained the sweet atmosphere in their to-go experience. Oat milk latte is my favorite, add maple for a bit more sweetness. read more

Hands down the BEST coffee in Middlebury, and probably in Vermont if not the entire world! We stopped by while on a college tour and were served delicious (i.e., dream-worthy) iced maple lattes...just WOW! Please, never go away! Our daughter said she will make sure that everyone she meets at school will make this their #1 go-to place in town. Don't even try to find a better spot in Vermont--you won't. read more

$4.75 for a 12oz cold brew. Pretentious service and expensive for no reason. Asked for half the sweetener and all I tasted was sugar. Quality did not even come close to warranting the price. Not even a real coffee shop, but a window on the side of a residential building. Won't be back. read more

Best coffee in Middlebury. Limited hours so check their schedule online. Hip vibe, great decor, and very clean. The only issue I have with the place is their limited nondairy milk options for lattes. read more

Best coffee I've had all week and I search out the finest coffee shops I can find. This place is amazing and I recommend it highly. They use the Ferrari of equipment and their coffee beans are sublime good service & very cozy interior. Worth the trip over for sure read more

LOVE it here; it's my go-to coffee spot! Their coffee is delicious and their creative lattes are amazing. The owners are lovely, and the music they play is always fabulous :) I highly recommend a visit! read more