22 Best Cafes near Colchester

“I have eaten here pretty much every week for a year and have never left anything but full and happy. They always have a variety of specials to keep things fresh and their base menu is well curated and mastered. The service is phenomenal and the chicken is the best in vermont, and I’ll die on that hill. Perhaps more importantly, they’re certainly my favorite dinner in vermont.“

“Such a cute place with great coffee and perfect place to work“

“Amazing!!! Tasty and fresh. And, the people are really nice. Will look forward to going back!“

“it's our first time here and won't be our last. We come up from NY every labor day weekend and just found this place. The food was amazing, and that's an understatement. 10 out of 10 sure“

“I went there with my gf as a camping trip and a birthday trip. Kerry's awesome, her staff is awesome and the place was filled with games. Food was good too and staff was available for questions and was really kind. I couldn't recommend enough this place if you ever visit Burlington, VT.“

“Great place for coffee when I was visiting from out of town! yum 😋“

“Amazing service and food and atmosphere“

“Always good food and friendly staff“

“Kestrel has awesome coffee and the best staff. Going other places doesn’t compare!“

“Super fun little place for cocktails. The drinks are well priced and tasty. Not a lot of space, but nice and quaint. Not super private, so don't plan on having a sneaky link rendez vous or a high stakes business meeting here. But if you want delicious cocktails served by pleasant staff...and sometimes with cool music, this is a place for you.“

“my sister and I went to the Garden Of Eatin' when we where in town for the eclipse and it was such a wonderful experience! despite the boom in tourists this location must be a hidden gem because it wasn't crowded at all! it was so nice to get a sandwich and soup and sit in the greenhouse. one of the lovely people who worked there and thought we had kids with us and said they where going to see if we wanted to feed the koi, and despite not being a kid I hopped on that opportunity to feed them and it was so fun! the plants are absolutely well cared for, and the staff are all very friendly! we will absolutely be coming back next time we are in the area!!“

“The best clam chowder I have ever had. It was so creamy and had just the right amount of flavor. We have been in New England all week and all I wanted was some clam chowder and it was worth the wait. My husband had the fish tacos and enjoyed them too. I was a little disappointed in the fries. They look fresh cut in the pictures but they didn’t taste like they were.“

“SUCH a great place! This is the BEST breakfast I have eaten in a long, long time! The food (eggs, hash browns, bacon) were all served piping hot for starters. In the past I have eaten hash browns that were soggy, limp and not even warm. These were crispy, proper temp and seasoned perfectly. Bacon was also cooked to perfection and the texture was just as it should be.. Scrambled eggs were delicious - not under or overcooked. Our almond croissant was flaky and complimented by the delicate almond flavor. Yum! Can't wait to try the maple blonde brownie for dessert tonight. ; )“

“I didn’t realize I hadn’t gotten my faster than light sample awhile back when I ordered. I received it recently and was surprised! Thank you kestrel team :) Also I’m very excited to try it. It smells so good 🙂“

“B & B’s Tiny Café is just special. The second you walk in, you feel instantly at home in the cozy little space. And B? She’s pure sunshine—so friendly, positive, and full of energy it rubs off on everyone around her. When I was there, she greeted every customer by name like they were an old friend she hadn’t seen in years. You could tell they all adore her. It’s not just coffee—it’s community. She supports local businesses, makes everyone feel noticed, and honestly, B & B’s feels like the little beating heart of Milton. Also… the cappuccino? Killer. The baked treats? Even more dangerous. Go. Seriously.“

“I love the atmosphere and the coffee and tea of course. The comfortable chairs are so relaxing for enjoying your coffee and conversations with friends.“

“Yesterday was my first time in and the Chicken Curry Salad was a phenomenal! I can’t wait to go back :)“

“Spacious, comfortable, and the chicken salad wrap was great.“

“Nice vibe, coffee was great, was able to get a little bit of work done, and really unique ice cream flavors. And what made me the most happy, was this is one of only 2 ice cream places I know of that will give you a ceramic bowl for your ice cream, but I was even given a metal spoon and didn't have to ask! It's wild how rarely this is even an option in ice cream places. I really try to avoid single-use plastic touching my food where I can.“

“Great food for breakfast and lunch! Ground Coffee, fresh bagels, bread daily and assortment of drinks“

“Carrier has a nice little corner on the way into Jake's ONE Market in Burlington's North End. The barista was friendly and answered our questions about the various beverages available. I had a single-origin drip coffee that was bright and delicious. My wife had the GOAT, which consisted of espresso, milk, caramel, and some sea salt. Something like this could have easily been too sweet or salty, but instead it was perfectly balanced. I wish I had purchased some of their roasted coffee to take home.“

“Best cappuccino I’ve had in ages! Seriously, it was absolutely delicious. Best experience - walked in to get breakfast on Black Friday, kitchen was closed but we decided to sit at the bar and have a cappuccino. It was perfection. Such a cool place to sit and chill on a wintry day. Thanks, Happy Place Cafe - I 🩷 you.“