Uncommon Coffee Co. — Owner Maya Crowley continues the 25-year tradition of Burlington’s now-closed Uncommon Grounds, bringing high-quality, freshly roasted coffee to her hometown of Essex. Jump-start your day with a cup of Costa Rica La Minita or Vietnam Opal Bold.
Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)
- Kru Coffee
- Onyx Tonics
- Specs
- Speeder & Earl’s Coffee
- Urban Retreat Coffee Bar
Capitol Grounds — On a typical morning, you’ll find folks who live, work, legislate and lobby in Montpelier fraternizing at Capitol Grounds. Beans for the coffee and espresso drinks are sourced from around the world and roasted in-house under the 802 Coffee label.
Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)
- Catalyst Coffee Bar
- Royal Oak Coffee
- Stowe Street Café
- Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea Co.
- Wee Bird Bagel Café
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2025.
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