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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Burlington (2026)
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Burlington, Vermont punches well above its weight in specialty coffee. For a city of around 45,000 on the shores of Lake Champlain, the concentration of quality roasters and cafes is remarkable.
Church Street Marketplace is the natural starting point. This pedestrian-only stretch in the heart of downtown is home to Vivid Coffee Roasters, Kru Coffee Collective, and Cosmic Grind Coffee Shop.
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Vivid Coffee Roasters
Church Street Marketplace
Burlington roastery and cafe offering rotating single origins, espresso dialed for unique flavor profiles, and maple-focused seasonal drinks
Open until 4:00 PM
Scout O.N.E.
Old North End
Multi-roaster cafe committed to BIPOC-owned roasters, serving expertly crafted espresso and batch brew alongside house-made ice cream
Open until 5:00 PM
Speeder & Earl's Coffee
South End
Family-owned Vermont roastery and cafe since 1993, roasting daily in Williston with single origins and signature blends
Open until 6:00 PM
Kru Coffee Collective
Church Street Marketplace
Ryan Miller's multi-roastery operation with in-house roasting expertise and cold brew extraction technology developed since 2015
Open until 5:00 PM
Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee
Downtown Burlington
Weekly rotating menu of 6+ single-origin coffees from local and national roasters, with a focus on terroir-driven tasting
Open until 5:00 PM
Nomad Coffee
South End
Serving Brio Coffee and espresso with house-made pastries, under new management led by experienced barista Ronni
Open until 2:00 PMEspresso Focused
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Church Street Marketplace
Burlington roastery and cafe offering rotating single origins, espresso dialed for unique flavor profiles, and maple-focused seasonal drinks
Open until 4:00 PMScout O.N.E.
Old North End
Multi-roaster cafe committed to BIPOC-owned roasters, serving expertly crafted espresso and batch brew alongside house-made ice cream
Open until 5:00 PMSpeeder & Earl's Coffee
South End
Family-owned Vermont roastery and cafe since 1993, roasting daily in Williston with single origins and signature blends
Open until 6:00 PMKru Coffee Collective
Church Street Marketplace
Ryan Miller's multi-roastery operation with in-house roasting expertise and cold brew extraction technology developed since 2015
Open until 5:00 PM
Tight Squeeze Coffee Shop
Downtown Burlington
Cozy downtown spot serving organic roasts and local maple-infused drinks, with friendly baristas in Burlington's heart
Open until 3:00 PM
Brio Coffeeworks
South End
Woman-owned specialty roastery and coffee bar in the South End Arts District serving lightly roasted single-origin coffees
Open until 3:00 PMCafés with Food
Vivid Coffee Roasters
Church Street Marketplace
Burlington roastery and cafe offering rotating single origins, espresso dialed for unique flavor profiles, and maple-focused seasonal drinks
Open until 4:00 PMScout O.N.E.
Old North End
Multi-roaster cafe committed to BIPOC-owned roasters, serving expertly crafted espresso and batch brew alongside house-made ice cream
Open until 5:00 PMSpeeder & Earl's Coffee
South End
Family-owned Vermont roastery and cafe since 1993, roasting daily in Williston with single origins and signature blends
Open until 6:00 PMKru Coffee Collective
Church Street Marketplace
Ryan Miller's multi-roastery operation with in-house roasting expertise and cold brew extraction technology developed since 2015
Open until 5:00 PMNomad Coffee
South End
Serving Brio Coffee and espresso with house-made pastries, under new management led by experienced barista Ronni
Open until 2:00 PM
Carrier Roasting Co.
Old North End
Northfield-based roastery's Burlington outpost showcasing their award-winning, relationally-sourced Vermont coffee
Open until 1:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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