The roasters writing the coffee scene in Burlington. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.

Roasters worth knowing

Brio Coffeeworks ★ 4.6

south-endMon-Fri 08:00-14:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-15:00Public cafe

Woman-owned roastery in the Soda Plant on Pine Street; Nate and Magda Van Dusen launched in 2014. Specialty lightly-roasted single-origin focus;

Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Burundi

How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription

Vivid Coffee Roasters ★ 4.5

church-street-marketplaceMon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00Public cafe

Ian Bailey founded Vivid in Winooski 2015; the roastery and flagship cafe moved to 150 Cherry Street downtown. Light-to-medium roast single-origin focus.

Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil

How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Kestrel Coffee Roasters ★ 4.5

downtownMon-Sat 08:00-15:00, closed SunPublic cafe

Johnny and Charlotte Steverson opened Kestrel's Maple Street cafe in October 2019 in the Karma Bird House. Ethically sourced single-origins;

Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Guatemala, Colombia

How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Speeder & Earl's Coffee ★ 4.3

south-endMon-Fri 06:30-18:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00Public cafe

Family-owned Vermont roastery and cafe since 1993; the Pine Street cafe is the public face. Roasting facility is in Williston (not open to the public);

Sources from: Various Central and South American origins

How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

Scout & Co. Coffee ★ 4.6

old-north-endMon-Thu 07:00-17:00, Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00Public cafe

Scout sources beans from BIPOC, Queer and Women-owned roasters across the US; the Old North End flagship at 237 North Ave is where the ice cream is also made.

Sources from: Wholesale partners (BIPOC, Queer, Women-owned roasters)

How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Retail bags

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