Cute hipster spot. Upon entering the smells of the bakery make you drool. It was busy on a snowy…read moreFriday morning. I got an iced maple latte and my husband got a hot one. The maple flavor was a lot more pronounced in the hot latte. Someone else in the group was raving about the matcha. I'd like to return and try some of the delicious looking baked goods and some of their other drinks.

The coffee bar is popular not just for its many choices of coffees and teas (cold or hot) but its…read morewise choice to team up with the bakery next door. I'm sorry that I don't have access to delicious breakfasts like that every day!

The service is abysmally slow to the point where it took over half an hour from when my sister put…read morein her order of a breakfast burrito, and a breakfast sandwiches, a croissant, and one of the almond croissant to be served. Which mind you an almond croissant is simply a day old croissant that is split in half and filled with almond past and rebaked. They had been out of coffee and almond croissants that day and I don't know about the ambiance for that day. However I do know that the croissant we got was not fresh it was stale and the didn't have an airy flaky texture that true butter laminated croissants are supposed to have. It tastes like they used a cheap subpar butter and have burnt the croissant. The breakfast burrito was also badly wrapped and leaking everywhere and had for some god awful reason been filled with hard boiled eggs instead of scrambled eggs which only made it harder to handle.

Super cute cafe with friendly staff. I got a small maple syrup latte for $5.50 plus tipped and was…read moreseriously bummed because it was a letdown--no foam, burnt-tasting coffee, almost acidic and overwhelming maple flavor. But everyone else in the place had food and all of it looked great, and it was packed, leading me to think that maybe the food is much better than the drinks.

The drinks are ABSOLUTELY DIVINE!! The customer service/ cashiers not so much. I will return &…read morerecommend due to the wonderful selections they have--definitely not customer service! Ambiance is magical as well!

The scones and iced mocha were amazing! Such a cozy vibe, warm and welcoming. The barista Naomi was…read moreattentive and friendly--wonderful customer service. Highly recommend and will be back!

4 miles off the highway heading to Canada makes this a perfect pit stop. Small menu but great…read moredelivery with tasty drinks. Muffins were to die for and discounted day old scone was still really delicious. Fantastic deck, too. I'll return on my way back south. Only negative: bathrooms needed some love.

We were instantly greater by the barista. I ordered a vanilla latte as we were just passing…read morethrough the area. I will visit a locally owned cafe over a box store any day. I saw baked goods that looked very tempting as well. Nice and clean and plenty of room to sit and looks like they have recently expanded a deck out back that has a water view.

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?).

Great space with just enough noise to make you feel relaxed. The menu was a bit confusing g so went…read morewith my old standby - extra hot mocha. The service was fantastic as was the coffee. A bit on the bitter side but it was balanced out by how rich it felt. It was perfect on a rainy cold afternoon. This was the third coffee shop I tried in town this week while I visited from Berkeley, CA and I'd definitely recommend it.

Great spot for a latte! We really loved the oat maple lattes. I thought they were reasonably…read morepriced. Great location right by City Hall - we stopped by before visiting the Echo museum. There is indoor seating and a bench outside, but we took ours to go and enjoyed walking around the area.

Worth your time to visit this fine coffee and donuts cafe for the best coffee drinks and matchas!…read moreHomemade donuts and pastries! Malon will make you a delicious latte or matcha or cortado with a smile, give Twisted Halo some love!!

My wife and I stopped by for opening day today. We've been fans of their donuts and coffee from…read moretheir Waitsfield, VT location. The donuts prepared by Emma are amazing. Made with love, the donuts are hand-crafted from organic flour nearby in Charlotte, VT. My wife and I enjoy the churro donuts, which are an amazing treat. The donut is the inspiration for the business name. It's a French crueler donut twisted into a textured halo (see pic), expertly fried and then lightly dusted with cinnamon and sugar. The first bite is heavenly. The crisp texture of the exterior and the light custard interior make for one of the most flavorful and euphoria inducing experiences. The light strands of the interior dough and the texture of the crisp fried exterior are a wonderful mouth-feel and "Mmmmm" inducing delight. The selection from behind the barista bar is more than just coffee. Selections range from espresso, to latte, to chai, as well as herbal teas for the "not coffee" inclined. I ordered an Americano (see pic), which Tay prepared with perfection. I added a shot of maple syrup for sweetness and sipped in satisfaction. The interior is still in need of decoration but for an opening day, that in no way detracts from the experience. The fanbase is strong with Twisted Halo. They sold out within the first hour and continued to bake to keep up with demand. It was great to see friends connecting with friends as they arrived, conversed, and parted ways, making this the ultimate social spot for a morning or post lunch coffee and donut. I would highly recommend a visit and to take a moment to savor the flavors of Twisted Halo.

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!