22 Best Cafes near Essex Junction

“Always good food and friendly staff“

“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.“

“Excellent sandwiches and service every time we go!“

“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!!!!!!!!! ❤️“

“Clean and welcoming. Food is good, but yes, portions are small. The breakfast flight - choice of 4 items comes in a tv-dinner type plate - divided into 4 compartments! I like to mix my food/flavors on a plate, and I can count to four - so this is off-putting and unnecessary. Maybe save the plate for children.“

“This is a family friendly place where you can see your existing friends or meet new friends on the spot, which will happen when you are there, it's a truly friendly kind of place. can't be beat. Not to mention, the food is off the charts, and many selections.“

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

“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“

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

“Amazing service and food and atmosphere“

“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.“

“Super barista and fantastic baked goods. I just wish they opened earlier as I start work at 8:00.“

“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.“

“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 🙂“

“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.“

“We were visiting from CT in search of a quaint place for breakfast. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the spicy bloody Mary's with their house made jalapeño infused tequila. The breakfast food was fantastic. The bacon was crisp, the homefries spicy and filled with the right amount of flavor, and the corned beef hash was a great Irish Breakfast. Our server was fantastic! She offered us several suggestions on places to see while here such as going to Burlington and seeing the lake views with the mountains. What a great find!“

“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.“

“Honestly one of my favorite Winooski spots. The vibes inside are awesome for both work or enjoying a meal.

The food is fantastic and super reasonably priced. The bahn mi is perfection every time and the Vietnamese coffees will change your life.“

“Stopped by Sweet Simone’s a few weeks back while in town for a golf trip and happened to catch their Aperitivo event (the oysters were on point). The atmosphere was amazing, the people were welcoming, and the food was spot on. We made a point to swing back the next morning to try breakfast and pastries, and they were just as impressive. Fresh, creative, and absolutely delicious. They actually had a bagel flavor of bacon/egg/chese which was awesome. Can’t recommend this place enough. If you’re anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in. You’ll be glad you did.“