While researching breakfast spots in Essex Junction for our weekend getaway, we came across…read moreUncommon Coffee and were encouraged by the strong reviews. When we arrived, the parking lot was busy, which felt like a great sign. It was a Saturday morning, so there was a short wait to order and to grab a table, but the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The interior is eclectically decorated and has a cozy, fun vibe that reminded us of the coffee shop in the Friends TV show. We ordered a brewed coffee and an iced coffee--both were excellent--and really appreciated the option of Vermont maple syrup and oat milk. For food, we ordered a regular breakfast sandwich and the Forager vegan breakfast sandwich. We were especially impressed to see a vegan breakfast option on the menu, as many places don't cater to vegans at all, particularly for breakfast. Both sandwiches were delicious, and it was great to feel so thoughtfully accommodated. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would happily recommend Uncommon Coffee to friends. We just wish it were closer to home so we could visit more often!

Spacious coffee shop within walking distance from the Essex Resort & Spa! Plenty of cute seating…read moreareas, perfect for studying, working, reading or hanging out. There's an entire wall covered in books if you're in need of something to read. Great sandwiches, the Vermonter is great (although I did wish it came with tomatoes). The lemonade is house made and made from actual lemons. Service is kind and fast. Great breakfast spot!

We stopped here for a quick coffee. This location wasn't busy, fairly large with plenty of seating…read moreinside. We got the maple latte which had a faint maple taste and coffee was fine. Oak milk substitution is $1.10 -- the highest I've probably ever seen it!

Stopped here to get a breakfast sandwich and some sweet treats. Service was friendly. The breakfast…read moresandwich was okay but not amazing. The coffee was just okay as well. Large open space with lots of seats. Overall over priced for what you get.

I've been to specs twice since it opened for cocktails in the evenings. It's a dreamy place for…read morecocktail lovers. They have a binder of cocktails broken down by liquor type. Service: They're very attentive to answering any questions about drinks and always happy to make any accommodations upon request. The have so many different variations of drinks such as six different takes on a martini and so on. The inside is very nice, quaint. An 8 or so person bar and then tables throughout the back and front of the cafe. There's also a fun side grocery room you can shop in while sipping on a cocktail. They're very attentive have individual sodas, drinks, and then larger options like cases of beer, wine, aperitifs, non alcoholic options, and also stuff like ice molds, cocktail shakers and so forth. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a one of kind cocktail place in chittenden county. Oh and drinks are super affordable! $11-$12 for most cocktails on their lists.

What a cute spot! We had just finished brunch at Sneakers and I wanted to grab a coffee for the…read moreroad. Specs is tiny and honestly a bit anxiety-inducing as there's not a lot of room to stand around and wait for your order. The space is eclectic and mismatched, and kind of feels like your grandma's kitchen, in a cute and cozy way. I loved the little attached shop where you can buy coffee, beer, wine, spices, drink mixers, art, etc. I got the silk sheets and Nate got the razzle dazzle - both really delicious lattes, and I love anything black sesame so I knew I'd like the silk sheets. Their menu is large and you can customize your drinks in tons of ways, including with CBD, sprinkles, syrups, milks, etc. The options seem kind of endless. Not a super great place to hang out and work, but I'm glad we were able to stop in!

I felt compelled to check this place out despite the bad reviews because I was in Hinesburg and…read moreneeded a bite to eat. It was really good! The burrito was flavorful and tasty (and a huge portion), coffee was completely self serve and tasted great. I also had the lemon scone which was perfectly baked. Would definitely come back!

Always takes very long, have waited over 25-30m for some Chicken Wings and thats all the order was…read more They also sometimes forget what you order in the moment when you get a smoothie and you have to remind them after its not made for 10-15minutes

It's a nice stop if you're traveling north and I have always been pleased each time I visit. The…read morecoffee is good and there's a variety of pastries and breakfast items. It's a cozy space.

I stopped here on my way to Quebec on Labor Day. I know that there were only a few places open but…read moreservice seemed incredibly slow for the number of people waiting. I got a regular coffee and a croissant and I waited over 15 minutes for it. The coffee was great, the croissant okay but I don't know if it was worth the wait.

Small food menu and a bit overpriced but really tasty. Loved the vibe inside with a guy playing…read moreguitar. The breakfast burrito and bowl were great, and the almond croissant was also delicious.

Amazing coffee! I went during the holiday season and loved the decor and service there. It felt…read morelike such a homey experience and I especially love how they have such a great seating area in case you want to sit and enjoy your coffee or even get some work done. I will be a regular here for sure! Excited to go back

Really like this place. Great coffee, great vibe -- love that you can see the roaster set up right…read morethere. Lots of seating too. Got an egg and cheese sandwich with avocado and it was exactly what I was looking for. Simple menu but it delivers. Only thing to know: no phone or online ordering, so give yourself extra time if you're getting food. Still a 5-star spot though.

I got a masala chai (iced) and it was soooo good! It's hard to find a chai that isn't extremely…read moresweet and actually has that spicy chai flavor. Really nice coffee spot to sit at, especially on a sunny day with the front garage floor open.

An urban industrial vibe with to s of natural light and many areas, sone along the windows facing…read morethe street. We ordered a decaf cafe au lait, and a latte along with a Swedish oatmeal cookie.Coffee is a B+ with decent pricing " not a value, not an outrage'l"

Scout seems to be a clear favorite study spot for students. Parking was okay, decent seating…read more Coffee was solid. Not necessarily the most exciting menu or standout service. Nothing wrong with a solid three-stars.