Food & Drink
Looking for the best cafés in Vermont? Whether you’re searching for a cozy coffee shop in Burlington, a mountain-town espresso bar in Stowe, or a hidden-gem café in a small Vermont village, this category is your complete guide to coffee shops and cafés across the Green Mountain State.
Southern Vermont
Look for the giant Bigfoot along Route 30 in Dummerston and you'll find a tiny roadside coffee stand serving maple lattes, espresso drinks and donut waffles from a former Vermont ski area.
6 min read
Bakeries
Café Lotti in East Burke pairs coffee and sandwiches with visitor sketches and a whimsical space that reminds me of Theo of Golden.
5 min read
Bakeries
Big windows, creative lattes and an amazing cinnamon roll make Boule Bakery a welcoming stop in downtown St. Johnsbury.
5 min read
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Cafes
Clover Cafe brings beautifully crafted specialty lattes and a modern aesthetic to South Burlington, although large drinks can cost more than $9.
4 min read
Cafes
Frozen hot chocolate is a fun excuse to visit Lake Champlain Chocolates' Pine Street flagship in Burlington, with a café and plenty of treats to bring home.
4 min read
Cafes
Brio Coffee Works is one of my favorite Burlington spots for meeting friends or getting work done, with creative lattes and extra seating in the Soda Plant.
5 min read
Cafes
Scout Coffee's Pine Street café in Burlington's South End brings together rotating specialty coffees, pastries baked on-site and homemade ice cream made with Vermont dairy. Here's what to order and where to find Scout's other Burlington and Winooski locations.
6 min read
Cafes
Uncommon Coffee at the Essex Experience is one of my regular spots for client meetings and productive afternoons. Between the communal atmosphere, creative drinks and in-house roastery, here's why I keep returning.
4 min read
Cafes
Part coffee roastery, part independent bookstore, Duchess Coffee brings creative drinks, thoughtful sourcing and community to Brattleboro.
4 min read
Bakeries
Looking for an exceptional Vermont croissant? These six bakeries make some of my favorites, from flaky classics to savory standouts.
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