33 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!!!!!!!!! ❤️“

“I visited this restaurant with two girlfriends on a beautiful summer day and sat outdoors. We had the tarragon chicken salad wrap with fries and the BLT with sweet potato fries which were delicious. Our server did a great job and there is plenty of parking. I hope to return soon!“

“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.“

“the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had, in a nice space. I only have one very specific gripe: the cup lids are on a very unstable rolling cart. every time I forget and spill my drink a little bit trying to get the lid on, and I’ve watched other folks do the same. one shim would fix this!“

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

“Burlington Bay was an absolute highlight of our trip! The customer service was outstanding everyone was friendly, and welcoming. The menu offers a wide variety of options, so there’s truly something for everyone.

The views are amazing and create the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy your meal. Between the beautiful scenery, great food, and overall good vibes, it’s a place that you’ll want to visit again.

And of course, we had to finish our visit with a maple creemee and a berry. both were delicious and the perfect sweet ending to a great experience. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in Burlington!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The best coffee in Burlington, and maybe the world. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. What a great place with a choice of 3 espressos!“

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

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

“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.“

“Delicious coffee, their specials are always changing. Friendly staff, great atmosphere. I would highly recommend it!“

“Thank you barrio for staying open during this awfully trying time. Shout out to Martha for always having a smile when she brings us our coffee out. Favorite barista in Burly!!!! Cheers and stay safe 💙 5 stars!!!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“For a museum cafe, surprisingly good! Came in with low expectations as the café is a ‘grab and go’ style place, but they had a few different options of soups, fruit salads, sandwiches, and snacks! I had the ham and cheese panini which was very good! It’s somewhat pricey, but that’s to be expected from a restaurant at an attraction. The dining area fits the old-style vibe of Shelburne, too. Will be back to the museum soon and will have lunch here again!“

“The best in Burlington—no, Vermont! Amazing food, collegial atmosphere(duh, but still). Lamps. Music. amazing atmosphere. Music. Vegan Free Range burger has been something I’ve thought about ever since I ate one here.“