26 Best Cafes near Essex Junction

“Always good food and friendly staff“

“Honestly walking in the atmosphere was welcoming, warm and inviting. The staff however not so much. My drink of choice is an iced mocha, unfortunately many coffee shops/bars make them differently so whenever I go some place new I always ask what's I the ice mocha. The guy was kinda snotty to me saying it's the same as a latte but with mocha. I asked what's I your lattes? I also asked how many shots of expresso? The other woman working gave me very soar looks. I'm not new to coffee, I was new to this place and while it would make since that all mochas are made with 2 shots of expresso some chocolate which is also different at a lot of locations and milk. So I wasn't overall impressed with the service and for me that's a big part of the coffee scene. Overall the mocha itself wasn't the best, but it wasn't the worst either.“

“Fantastic food and service, could not be more impressed! It isn't the cheapest place around, but for the massive amount of delicious, fresh food you get and the speed with which they process your order it is more than worth it! The wrap I ordered was incredible, and quite literally bursting. It barely closed because it was so full! And it was done within 5 mins of ordering even with the steady stream of online orders being completed as well.

12/10 will get again next time I'm in the area!“

“I look for any event they have food at and make sure I attend just for there food!!! 100% amazing food!!! A little pricey but VERY much worth it!!!!!!!!! ❤️“

“One of the best restaurants in Vermont! The kindest staff, most delicious food, and great indoor atmosphere. I personally love their dirty fries and lavender lemonade, but theres really no going wrong on their menu! I've recommended it to everyone I know!“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“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!!“

“We visited August First as a group of four and had such a wonderful experience! Although we had to wait a little while in the queue, it was absolutely worth it once we sat down. The food was fresh, delicious, and full of flavor, and the atmosphere made the wait fade away. We truly loved both the place and the food, it’s definitely worth a visit!“

“I visited this place recently and overall had a good experience. The location is nice, with a beautiful outdoor view that really adds to the atmosphere. Parking is limited though, with only a small space available, including a small bike parking/locking area.

The burger was juicy and very good in taste, but it seemed like it was prepared a bit in a rush. The ingredients were falling out between the buns, giving it a slightly unfinished look. With a little more attention to presentation, it could have been excellent.

The best part, however, is the ice cream – it’s high quality and makes for a perfect treat after the meal.

Overall, the place has potential, and with the good food, ice cream, and great view, it’s definitely worth a visit.“

“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 🙂“

“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.“

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

“I love the ice cream here, interesting flavors. Today they had double tahini swirl and fennel lime. The tahini ice cream (black and white) is amazing. The bathroom wall art is great, local school kid art on walls, lots of seating, it’s a lovely escapist cafe.“

“Restraunt is in a beautiful historic building , amazing food with a menu that is always adding items. Employees that have been there for years and years getting better at there craft. I can’t think of a better place to eat in the area.“

“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.“

“Amazing mango lassi and momos. Great customer service!!“

“My family and I were in town and saw online they serve halal meat so we placed a large takeout order. The process was seamless and efficient. There’s parking in the back and the person working there was friendly. The grilled beef banh mi and grilled chicken banh mi were great, as were the beef sambusas. I definitely recommend this place, especially since it’s not so common to find halal Vietnamese food.“