Burlington · Chittenden County, VT

Best coffee in Burlington

Scout analyzed 63 Burlington places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.

Places analyzed

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Typical spend

$15

Typical visit

1.1 hr

Best neighborhoods for coffee

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

South End

2 matching spots

Essex Town

1 matching spots

Old North End

1 matching spots

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Food & Drink

Kru Coffee Collective

Kru Coffee Collective is a good spot for a quick coffee and snack, perhaps before or after shopping on Church Street. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee

This coffee shop is ideal for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, allowing you to sample specialty coffees for about $5-10 per person. It's a good starting point for a walk around Burlington or a brief break from shopping.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$10 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Essex Town

Uncommon Coffee

Uncommon Coffee is a good stop for a casual coffee or light bite, suitable for starting your day or a quick break. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Old North End

Radio Bean

Radio Bean is good for an evening of live music with drinks or coffee, pairing well with a casual dinner beforehand. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for an hour and a half to two hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

South End

Speeder & Earl's Coffee

This coffee shop is good for a quick solo stop for a drink and baked good, or as a starting point for a day out. Expect to spend 30 minutes and under $15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters is suitable for a casual coffee stop, a study break, or an evening with live music. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a drink and a snack, and plan for a visit of an hour or more.

FoodShoppingLive music

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

South End

Spot on the Dock

Spot on the Dock is a relaxed, surf-inspired restaurant with a patio, suitable for a casual meal or drinks with a view. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person for an hour-long visit, especially nice for a weekend afternoon.

FoodOutdoorsViews

$20–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

Arts & Culture

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

This is a solid choice for a 2-3 hour family outing focused on lake ecology and animals, especially with younger children. Expect to spend $10-25 per person on admission and perhaps a snack at the cafe, easily pairing with a stroll along the waterfront.

ArtsShoppingAnimals

$10–$25 typical2 hr visitmoderate parking