Black Cap Coffee & Bakery - espresso, lattes, sandwiches, pastries

We were staying in the area and came into Stowe to look around and anywhere we go we’re always sure to support local independent coffee shops. We stopped in here to see what they have and I got a medium roast Colombian on drip that was quite good. I got a bag and look forward to brewing it at home. My wife got a decaf oat latte and said it was ok. Their coffee is from a roaster in Vermont called Brave and they seem to be doing good work. I’d certainly recommend giving this place a try.

The more expensive prices aren’t listed making you believe the prices average aren’t too bad- leaving you surprised at the register when you get a single coffee that comes out to $9. Having expensive coffee is fine but not listing it as such makes it feel dishonest.

I ordered ice Coffee with a very little splash of vanilla and I was charged $ 6.75 for the coffee ☕️ plus $1.10 for the vanilla.
Then a 10% meal and room fee was added to my bill (.79) and another 10% service fee (.79) was added even though my coffee was take out.
The total for my ice coffee full of ice and not much coffee ☕️ in it was $9.43!!!!!!!!!!!
Go across the st to Starbucks!
And please pay your employees a decent salary. Not my responsibility to pay extra!!!
Terrible and dishonest!!!

Always love coming to this place! I quite literally travel over three hours and look forward coming here because everything I’ve gotten here is amazing and it’s worth the wait ;)

Have to make an edit: we came back today and thankfully I printed the receipt because I noticed a $2 service charge on the receipt. 2 coffees and a cinnamon roll cost over $20 and then there’s an addition service charge? That’s insane. For what service? The coffees are not brought to the table. They shout your name and you go up to retrieve it. Very disappointing and expensive for no real reason.

It was a very cute and clean place. As far as food, there’s not a ton to choose from, but sometimes less is more. We decided to opt out of a meal and grab some coffees which were delicious. Would definitely recommend for your morning cup of Joe!

Best coffee in town. We were in Vermont and driving to Ben and Jerrys. One cannot miss this coffee shop if you are in Stowe. They have the best staff who know their job and always wearing a smile on their face.

tips are added automatically even if just getting a reg coffee, sorry pay your staff yourself

Just drove past Stowe with the intention of dropping in but looks like you're closed for renovation? Will you reopen this location? Any eta?

Great stop for a breakfast sandwich on our drive to Jay.

The sausages tasty and they press the English muffin in a panini press.

Really enjoyed the mild roast coffee.

These guys charge a mandatory 10% service fee on the bill. I asked what it was for and they said the bakers and other people who need to get paid. The coffee is $7. It's not my responsibility to pay your workers. YOU pay them. Customers should never tolerate this nonsense.

Edit 3/27/25 - Your response is ridiculous. Your employees should be paid by you. Don't thank me for my understanding. I do not understand. I hope you go out of business.

Excellent Maple Latte!

Great and happy coffee

I loved the customer service, they were very kind, they described the dishes to me and also helped me with directions, I'm coming from Connecticut, I will definitely come back on my next trip.

Delicious strawberry cheesecake.

Amazing coffee shop! They have many maple-flavored items which were amazing!