Iron Coffee is my favorite. I have yet to find another local coffee place that is this gorgeous and…read moreleaves me wishing I could stop here every day. The Dirty Hippie iced espresso drink is my number one go-to - which is like their take on a dirty chai latte, with cinnamon and all, it's incredible. They do have food as well, so this is the perfect place to stop by for a pick-me up or breakfast / brunch pit stop. I highly recommend bringing your laptop or book, and just hanging out for a bit enjoying your beverage, etc. They have a cute little loft with several comfortable seating arrangements up there, as well as a couch and some bar seating space downstairs in the main area. It is dog friendly and they often times have several in and out so that's a plus as well! 10/10 recommend. #1 favorite local spot, hands down.

Great coffee and wonderful service!! The atmosphere was stellar as well. We will be back for sure!!!read more

love this place . nice and cozy and relaxing after getting…read moreoff the Long Trail on my trip south of the whole trail. the people are kind and friendly and make killer Lattes . their Cardomon Latte with Maple syrup was excellent . thanks for putting this coffee shop here .

The woman working on July 23rd in the afternoon could use a customer service lesson. I said thank…read moreyou and she didn't acknowledge. She wasn't rude but she wasn't polite either. She just came off as not caring.

In Bennington randomly for a doctor's appointment with my son. Reached for Yelp to guide us for a…read morebrunch-time sandwich - this led us here. Outside looked like a furniture/nicknack store. Typical "I love VT" t shirts and stuffies in the window, $400 syrup, and artsy cards and candles etc. Making our way to the back was a small nook of seats and tables and a breakfast/sandwich/bagel menu. To say we were skeptical was an understatement. My son ordered a Southwestern steak and egg sandwich on a rainbow bagel. I had a dill pickle chicken salad sandwich on an everything bagel. Add in a coffee, a hot chocolate, two cans of Diet Coke (and a small cheesecake round for my son) and we were all set. Menu was way more reasonably priced than we expected. Average bagel sandwich (which they fill amply) was roughly $10. All of the fillings were very good. Well seasoned. Creative. Again, exceeded our initial expectations. Even the bagels were surprisingly good. Please note I grew up in NJ so a bagel is essentially unattainable to me north of the Tappanzee Bridge. I was expecting "airport quality," however, it was not half bad. Chewy and tasty for the area. Service left me with two very distinct feelings. 1) the people were AWESOME. Friendly, attentive, seemingly happy to be at work (a rarity). But... 2) there were 6 total customers in the store (some simply reading books) and yet it took 16 minutes for our coffee and hot chocolate and roughly 30 for the sandwiches. Was so weird to experience the quiet of the store - yet the ticket time and wait of a bustling morning at a deli. Oh well. Was a pleasant place to be. Will likely find a different place next week following our upcoming appointment. But was not mad at the experience.

Stopped here for breakfast to go. got the bagel with lox and caesar salad wrap both were good. the…read morebagel was chewy has decent amount of lox. The staff were nice. The place was big. Merchandise in front and the cafe in the back. I do recommend this place. Sorry i forgot to take pictures.

Stopped in to grab a bagel and a matcha latte. The place has a casual coffee shop atmosphere that…read moregives off college vibes of camp out for an afternoon. I found the service to be quick and both the food and latte came out quick and delicious even on a busy Sunday morning.

Sadly is the only coffee shop in Williamstown. Get ready for prices past NYC, with mediocre…read morequality and attitudes from the servers. I've tried most of food; everything not in the bakery is a total waste of money and is worse than from a grocery store. Baked goods are decent, if you're willing to go into debt for it. I'm sure you justify by using local ingredients- sadly, it doesn't show in the quality. Wished you used all the GMOs. And get ready to see every single person you know if you live in Williamstown and be unable to find a seat! It's delightful ;)

This was one of the cleaner locations. The coffee is actually fresh, and the actually had the…read moredonuts I wanted on the shelf. Is a useful place because it sales beer, coffee, gas, but, snacks, milk, and a bunch more. I'm partial to their ice cream but most other things they make our somewhere between okay and pretty good.

From the owner: Come visit the Hoosick Falls Stewart's Shops for a quick, one stop shop! Stewart's Shops is an…read moreemployee and family-owned convenience store chain located throughout Upstate New York and Vermont. The company is best known for their conveniently located gas stations, freshly brewed coffee, fast food options, and locally sourced milk & ice cream as well as ATMs and free air at most locations. Stop by today!

Checked out their new location in Troy and the space is beautiful and much more open than their…read moreprevious spot! I had the hibiscus iced tea with lemon mint syrup and it was delicious and not too sweet, perfect for a hot day! Definitely one of the best coffee spots in the Capital Region.

First time visit, the decor is moody with a deep hunter green hue covering 98% of the space…read moreincluding the ceiling and golden hardware highlights. The sitting space if I'm being honest is kind of tight with chairs backed up against the display divider for the line/counter ordering area. The benches up against the wall opposite counter are beautiful and force good posture. There were also some window spots I'd definitely aim for next time. The counter person was delightful no complaints. Explained the drinks and didn't rush us. We came later morning on Saturday, most of the bakery items were sold out. But what we got was amazing, a nice mixture of scones, perfection. I appreciated the mixture of small morsels, it included flavors that I would not have tried otherwise. I got a cream brûlée latte as suggested classic with a hint of sweetness, standard with double shot of espresso. My wife got a mocha variety definitely much richer. The art on top was also a nice highlight. As other reviews mentioned prices were not listed but this is definitely a specialty place so expect a higher price than a pump your own coffee express station. But also I rather give my money to a local place than a huge mass marketed place thats serving half the quality.

there are many many 1* reviews here which seem to do with the proprietor. speaking for myself,…read morejust the pass'n tru life kind, this is one of those indescribably essential places YOU MUST NOT MISS. outside of course you're drawn in by the odd assemblage of moose statues, and of course maybe even wonder whatup with this. of course you realize that moose are seen here now and then, wanderers likely on a pilgrimage from their native area in the adirondack region. but it's easily dismissed unless you reflect on what may be inside the building. in my case, i drove past it maybe a quarter mile before realizing what i was about to miss... true rural americana, eccentric in all manner and aspects. i turned around, of course. the property is littered with all manner of handmade replicas of whatever, though i don't recall any of those wind-driven whirligigs, ever popular among the natives here. i took a few pics to add to the pile though really a camera doesn't do this place justice. if you're tempted to park in a veterans only spot, correct your attitude unless you qualify: show some respect, willya? i needed something to justify my going inside, and figured i'd buy some apple cider donuts, a few to keep me company. i was on a long drive west to the thousand islands where i was headed to stay with a friend in his cabin on oak island, and as grocery stores are scarce there i had to bring something to eat. i bought a dozen, they were a bit stale but then i prefer stale donuts. now the personal touch here ain't too gentle. the old man is crusty, but even crustier is his son, or so i assume he must be. one or both seem to have picked up a little limp along the way possibly as result of military service. whtever the case, only a dedicated first degree relative would be able to handle this job working with the old man. inside the place, there is every conceivable knick-knack ("small worthless objects, especially household ornaments" oxford online dictionary says) that exists, most made in the usa. for some reason though the vibe here isn't real welcoming so if you want to browse around, be sure to make it seem that you are looking for SOMETHING in particular. probably though nobody will give you a second glance until you begin to make your exit. i suppose there was a time when the place was visited by some hapless shoplifter, at least that might explain the lack of friendliness here. if so, i suspect he never came back after being treated to the wrath of these guys. and really, what is there here that anybody might want badly enough that they'd risk stealing rather than pay the man his $10. hell just walking around this assemblage of stuff is worth that as price of admission. i say give the old man and his son a break, they seem at heart nice enough men, just need to get their ashes hauled now and then.

Beth W. Review-you are wrong. My husband and I were present when this incident occurred. Your…read morehusband was asked 3 times to move his car and he became combative and was nasty and the owner was having none of it in front of the patrons. I also saw when customers were coming in that he said some nasty things about the owner. I have been a customer for about 18 yrs. This is always my first stop before heading to Manchester Vt every year and they are the nicest family-always very happy to see returning customers as a well as new ones. Very sad that you had to make a statement at the end of your review about politics-when that had absolutely nothing to do with the incident. Well you missed out on all the great local goods that the store offers to their loved customers. Yelping is a great way to serve the communities-keep it civil. Best~

This review I should have done a LONG time ago. I started going to this coffee shop late 2023…read more After my first visit, I realized how good of a place this was. The breakfast food is incredible, typically by Tyler-- a great cook and Chef. The breakfast burrito is out of this world. (As for it Tyler's way!) the coffee and lattes are truly very high-quality, but not overly pretentious. And if you know, then you know, when a coffee shop does it up too much and their prices are astronomical. That is not this place, they balance it perfectly by having good quality beans, roasted perfectly good quality, food, and breakfast items that makes starting your day such a treat by coming here. And lastly, the kickstart name comes from the owner's being motorcycle enthusiasts. The inside decor has a really cool and funky vibe to it with really awesome artwork and even a motorcycle inside. If you're looking for coffee, shops, and decent breakfast, do not hesitate to stop here!

Incredible coffee in an incredible space! This cafe is a…read moretotal gem in the area. They offer so many delicious coffee and non-coffee drinks. Unfortunately, I can't speak to their food, but I do hope to return and try some soon. The motorcycle themed cafe is beautifully decorated and creates a space that you can comfortably work in or hang out with friends and family. It's warm, welcoming and inviting. I tried their Cinnamon Mocha Latte with almond milk and it was perfection in a cup. The staff is also super friendly and welcoming, and happy to answer any questions you have. I highly recommend Kickstart Cafe!

Service was very friendly, got a couple lattes, and they were great!…read more (Yelp says I need 85 characters to leave a review, but what else is there really left to say)

Very clean, professional, modern point of sales system, free wifi (check the shelf on the wall for…read morethe Wi-Fi password), usb-c and power outlet charging available. They recently started serving breakfast sandwiches that were great! They also have a rewards system in place at the Point of sales system.

My order: iced maple latte The review: I downed that thing…read morein like 5 minutes. The maple latte was tremendous. I asked for less milk. I loved their beans, so I decided to buy a bag of the espresso roast. They also have single origin roasts, which I would love to try if I'm ever back here. The place is a walk up window with a very small patio, and it seems like back in the day, it used to be a place that you could walk inside. As for staff, there was one singular man making everyone's coffees and also bagging up coffee beans. Hats off to that guy (the owner? unsure). Really glad we stopped here, and I highly recommend making the stop if the line isn't too long.

The iced maple latte was a phenomenal way to end the VT trip! Chris was such a good barista and did…read morenot take that long to make two coffees. 10/10 coming back next time especially with the house music!!!