The best cafes in Burlington

“Speeder & Earl's Coffee has been family owned for more than 30 years, roasting daily for the Greater Burlington area and fueling mornings with espresso drinks, baked goods, and beans you can take home. Order for pickup from the Pine Street Cafe, or grab Ethiopian Guji or year-round Pumpkin Spice.”

“Artemus Café pours Brio Coffeeworks coffee and all the usual espresso suspects, plus matcha, chai, and maple or lavender lattes. The twist is the Burlington Art Mini Museum inside, where local pottery, prints, and small works line the walls... grab a light baked good from local bakeries and wander.”

“Modern coffee tasting bar offering a weekly rotating menu of 6 or more single-origin coffees.”

“Kestrel - BTV Airport pours ethically sourced single origin coffee they roast themselves, with seasonal selections from small farms that stay both approachable and interesting. Perfect for those pre-flight jitters or post-pickup sips, when you want something better than whatever your travel mug remembers.”

From the Burlington newsletter, September 21, 2026

“Queen City Cat Lounge is the cozy fix for midweek blahs, with chill time among adoptable cats plus quirky events like Cat Yoga, Dungeons & Dragons, Meowditation, and Paint & Sips; browse the local makers market, decompress, maybe meet your new roommate this week.”

From the Colchester newsletter, October 2, 2026

“August First keeps Burlington happily caffeinated with all-day breakfast, flaky pastries, and bread that actually tastes like bread. This week, grab a griddled biscuit, the Day Maker sandwich, or a scone that understands the assignment, then call it lunch with salads and sandwiches.”

From the Burlington newsletter, September 23, 2026