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Best coffee shops in Burlington

Our guide to specialty coffee in Burlington: 6 verified shops, including Brio Coffeeworks, Carrier Roasting Co. and Kestrel Coffee Roasters. For a small city, Burlington carries a real specialty coffee scene, with several cafes roasting their own beans in the South End and Old North End and a few multi-roaster bars pouring single origins from around the country.

6 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

Docks on Lake Champlain along the Burlington waterfront
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