41 Best Coffee Shops near Essex

“Trying to find a Starbucks replacement closer to home and found out that Dunkin has really amped up their coffee offerings since the last time I visited one! Nice people and fast service if you get just a fancy coffee. Will visit again for sure.“

“Quick stop. Not a fan of kiosks. Busy place. Clean restrooms and seating area. Drive thru.

Wheelchair accessibility: It would be difficult to get in here with a wheelchair. The two entrance doors make it very hard and too small for easy access and there's no push button door opener.“

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

“Great coffee and community“

“The vibes are emaculate, the coffee is strong but balanced, the seating is comfy, and lighting is no big light. They have some good treats and some very good real chai. I had their dirty chai latte and it slayed from start to finish. 10/10 would recommend and I usually don't give 5 stars.“

“Music forward spot that's eccentric in a good way. While the live bands were switching set-ups (4 bands were playing the night we were there), the DJ in the other connected room was jamming. You can float between the two separate spaces as you want, with bars in each. There is some seating, but it's mostly standing room with a definite college crowd...although that probably had to do with the bands that were playing while we were there which were VT alumni.“

“friendly service, great food, great coffee/ tea, chill environment“

“One of best deals: large coffee (from the front). Dollar cheaper than Dunkin’ and almost $2 cheaper than Starbucks. Support local! While there, cross street and order best sandwich in Chittenden County: Mertones.“

“This is the best spot in Burlington! The food is like no other and it's amazing! The owners are 2 brothers who are incredibly talented and super nice people. You can always find something new they are working on! Those puffs are amazing, Allen. No need to change anything about them!“

“I arrived at Keurig Dr pepper/ Green mountain 2 hours early on a Saturday. They got me a dock and said they hadn't finished pulling my order. My appointment was 13:00 so I said that was fine. They have a drivers waiting area with free Green mountain coffee. There's a restroom and couple chairs. They got me loaded and I was on the road before 14:00. Easy in and out of there yard. Plenty of room to back up to there dock's“

“a cafe i have frequented for a few years. I love the treats they have from various local organizations. it’s a great spot to study or work and the music always hits. my only complaints are i really dislike the chai latte and generally the drinks are expensive“

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

“great local brew… always hits the spot“

“Great selection of cold brews - all of the flavors I have tried so far have been delicious.“

“Love mirabelles!! Amazing food“

“We hired Nomad Coffee for a post wedding celebration of 100+ people and we’re so glad we did! They brought a super classy full service latte bar and offered great, friendly service and delicious drinks. It was such a fun, unique addition to the party! The special touches like custom stamped cups with our wedding hashtag made the experience all the more awesome. Don’t hesitate to hire these friendly, professional, and talented baristas!“

“Fresh local ingredients!! Amazing & friendly staff. Extremely clean & tidy!! All their dishes are scrumptious buttt I love their Lime Taco Bowl...my absolute fav, hands down!!“

“I would give 10 stars if I could! Pioneer is the best spot for lunch in Colchester, hands down. The food is awesome - menu is exciting with a ton of variety and always high quality ingredients. They're often coming up with something new on their specials board (last week was a swordfish BLT!). In addition to great food, they have excellent coffee (lattes & other espresso drinks). The service is great and the atmosphere is fun. I'm always telling people that Pioneer is a hidden gem. I feel lucky to live a couple miles away.“

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

“Definitely the best bagel shop in Burlington!“

“❤️I’m obsessed with their COLD BREW! I sweeten it with agave...so addicting❤️“

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

“Delicious dessert table provided by Sweet Simone's at a wedding this past weekend. YUM!“

“I had a wonderful breakfast at Nomad! It was organic, delicious and filling!“

“Excellent café with good vibes & delicious caffeinated beverages! One of the best iced espresso drinks I have had in my life! Would highly recommend the razzle-dazzle and/or rotary rose!
Keep up the good work Specs! Truly impressed and look forward to coming back in the future!“

“One of best deals: large coffee (from the front). Dollar cheaper than Dunkin’ and almost $2 cheaper than Starbucks. Support local! While there, cross street and order best sandwich in Chittenden County: Mertones.“

“For a few years now I have been ordering Thanksgiving sides from Great Harvest - I started with the stuffing bread and rosemary chive rolls and those quickly became staples of my Thanksgiving meal. This year my partner had open heart surgery and we ordered our comfort sides plus a pumpkin pie and , and we don’t need too much else to be happy! Everyone is so kind and I love coming in, any time of the day!

Kid-friendliness: It’s a fun place to bring a kid especially if you want to try a piece of bread!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp up from the parking lot but the sidewalks are not in the best shape, but that area is getting new paving of roads and sidewalks.“

“Atmosphere: There was a nice variety of seating options. They had a small selection of local coffee and tea for sale. In addition there were a few handcrafted items for sale.
Service: The girls behind the counter were very friendly.
Food: We got an iced London fog and iced chai Marsala. They were both great and not sickeningly sweet. She added a little maple syrup to sweeten it and it was greatly appreciated. I enjoyed the chai so much that I brought some to take home.“

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

“enjoyed a cup of coffee here while my kids went ice skating. cute shop. good coffee. nice little local trinkets to look at as well. some gf baked good options. got the chocolate brownie -only gf baked good with no nuts. seems they have gf bread for sandwiches but I want looking for it. happy to support local! I was shocked and disappointed to see that a Starbucks is being set up right across from this in the center of Main Street Stowe. one of the great things about Stowe is all the local businesses. I'm surprised Starbucks was even allowed. hopefully people continue to buy from the local coffee roasters here instead“

“I love getting free drinks from the app. The workers are pleasant people who always seem to be doing their best. I learned my new favorite drink from a recommendation in the drive thru window Pro tip: Customize your drink to bring your personal cup and every 8th drink is free (approximately). Is it worth it? Don't know, but it's a delightful treat and fun.“

“Located next to the UVM Bookstore, Henderson’s Cafe is a cozy spot to get some work done! I got an iced matcha latte, and I love how they use real matcha, not a pre-sweetened powder mix. There’s also some pastry/grab and go food items as well. There’s also an amazing mango black iced tea that is only $2.55 for a 16oz. The baristas are also so friendly and sweet. Call me a repeat customer :)“

“Outstanding customer service experience and coffee! I only had their Mexican blend drip coffee but it has an amazing flavor! The barista was also very nice to make a fresh pot for me without even asking! That really is above and beyond customer service! Will certainly be back!“

“I'd call this a cocktail bar, with some beers on tap and cans. Had a short wait to get in around 11pm on a nice Saturday night-- very popular place. Friendly staff. Plenty of pay parking nearby. Indoor and outdoor spaces, tables, high chairs and sofas. Might be tough for someone using a wheelchair to navigate the space.“

“The folks who work at the Dunkin in Williston are SO incredibly nice. They are welcoming and beyond polite. Awesome customer service!!“

“I enjoy coming here a lot. However I would like to say one thing, as a New Yorker, born and raised on Long Island. Suffolk County. And only living in Vermont 5 years, the item listed as “New Yorker” and its description is very far off of what we would call a “New Yoker” the lox? Yeah.. the cream cheese?? Yeah… but never have I had onions or capers on my bagel. I understand this is your interpretation, and it makes me happy to hear that you’ve added such to your menu. but I’d say, maybe it should represent us a little better.

Everyone knows you go to NY and you get a bagel, sausage/ham/ bacon or all three- egg and cheese (American)
Sometimes even on just a roll! Aayyy… getting carried away here! In any case! Just a thought, but off I go to get some of your delicious bagels!“

“I’m in town briefly while my dog is having surgery at a specialty center. I wanted to grab a quick breakfast before picking him up to go home. I mistakenly stopped at a different cafe down the road, was greeted by staff not wearing masks and arguing with each other. I paid for my food because I was caught off guard and didn’t eat it. Found Williston Coffee Shop and immediately felt like I was in the right place. Staff was friendly and polite, wearing masks and keeping customers safe. Food was so amazing and fresh, and coffee was awesome! I’m so glad the first place didn’t work out, because my tomato basil egg sandwich was incredible. I know it’s hard right now, but you guys are doing a great job keeping everyone safe with your extra protocols, and it shows. If I come back to town I will come back, and anyone that visits the veterinary practice will get a referral to your coffee shop from me!“

“I ordered a coffee on the Dunkin’ app and forgot to add caramel, so the coffee only had almond milk in it. The lady at the Dunkin’ counter was so kind and helpful to kindly add the caramel for me even when I made the mistake to forget to add it to my order. I really appreciate the kindness, and friendly customer service. Thank you!“

“Great service. Even fixed my screwed up order with a smile !!“

“As always it was a wonderful experience @ Starbucks this afternoon. Service was prompt, barista was friendly and quickly took my order. Order was delivered and perfect as always.“