Muddy Waters

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Muddy Waters - Iced Maple Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Natalie T.

2 years ago

This always has and always will be my favorite coffee shop. SUCH good drinks and was always the best place to get homework done growing up. Such sweet staff and the walls are stuffed full with notes that people take and leave. Not to mention it's just beautiful in there Always a must when I go home and I always sit for like an hour sipping a drink and reading the notes read more

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Vinay V.

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Cristina S.

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Great coffee house! Stopped in for a good cup of Joe and tea. Lots to choose from. Awesome college vibe. The place is like a jungle, very green, in a good way. Everyone is polite. Wish they had more baked good options.. they also ran out of milk alternatives. Yikes! Would definitely go back. read more

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Robert P.

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Cool vibes at this place, great place to hang out. my Expresso Con Panna quite good. Kind of New Age music, it fits the place. read more

Muddy Waters - Expresso con panna with cinnamon in a to go cup. Good drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Bastion S.

1 year ago

My wife and I went to celebrate our first year in Vermont--we moved from Florida. The visual vibe is earthy and artistic, and my ginger lemonade was excellent--not too sweet, which was nice. The bathroom is hidden, but there--just ask one of the baristas. We sat in the super soft cushiony booth, and saw all of the notes people stick in the holes and crevices of the walls but didn't read any. The only downside to the place was the depressing folk-rock music--I hated it and would have enjoyed something more upbeat and happy like Yeemz, maybe, or any kind of Jazz. We'll go back. read more

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Clare B.

2 years ago

The layout of this shop is really cool with the wood and natural vibes. Service was just one person, and he was fine nothing subpar or superb. Had a bagel, it was pretty good nothing special. They were out of cold brew so we got two iced coffees, and they were like crazy bad. Hopefully just a bad batch but it was disappointing. Two other people when leaving were commenting on theirs being bad too so tough morning. Prices were good. read more

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Abbie w.

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Muddy Water was...odd. The coffee itself was delicious, our group of 4 has a raspberry latte, regular coffee, a lavender latte, and a cappuccino. But the service and atmosphere is less than desirable. The line was extremely long, leaving us waiting for about 20 minutes. The baristas were not kind at all--you'd think after the wait, we'd at least be greeted. I have seen reviews similar to this for Muddy Waters, and I can attest that this has not changed. The place itself has a very negative vibe to it, and there are plenty of other coffee places around that will probably be kinder to you if you're in the area. The coffee was good, but the hostility that the customers face that has been a constant issue at this establishment is not worth it. read more

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Pippi L.

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Came here a few times during our stay; it has a super cute cabin vibe and their hot cider was amazing. Also tried the ginger lemonade which was good but strong. Great place to hang with plenty of seating! read more

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Mikayla A.

2 years ago

Ok I love it here but the music has been weird as h*ll this morning. Like ambient howling. Which is fine sometimes but not what I was in the mood for. The brick and wooden have little notes tucked away in them which is rly rly cute. And there are funky statues. Not the best chai in burly read more

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Josephina M.

3 years ago

Good coffee and great environment! I love that there's little notes hidden in the walls. read more

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Gretel D.

3 years ago

Unique atmosphere. Amazing prices for church street and are comparable to chains if not cheaper. Much healthier than Starbucks. 100% recommend Yerba mate latte. There is no Wi-Fi here, and it is busy, it is not the best place to try to focus and do work. It's great a great spot for dates and meetups though! read more

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Ariana L.

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This place is a gem and a funky jungle wood oasis. Rich, character, and art, honest, organic ingredients. Good beer, great smoothies, and vegetable and fruit juices. Come here to completely lose yourself in this unique environment and forget about all your troubles. A total must see in Burlington. Even if you don't like coffee or juices or vegan culture. This place is a hang. Come here to unwind. read more

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Kamrie S.

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4 years ago

LOVE THE VIBES IN HERE. This is not a four-pages-of-specialty lattes type of place. It's just a place for a great cup of coffee. read more

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Ann F.

3 years ago

Great coffee, great mood at Muddy Waters. Don't miss it on any trip to Burlington! I love a latté but their regular coffee is great too

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Olivia A.

3 years ago

Had a great latte and study sesh! My only thing was that I didn't have a ton of wifi. Still great service and great scenery. It reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are! Also, stop by the brick wall to the left and look for little hidden notes! read more

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Jacqui P.

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Such a cute place. There was live music this morning. Thankful for that. I don't drink coffee but the smoothies and juices are good! read more

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Alyssa C.

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Lovely coffee shop in downtown Burlington with the freshest snacks and amazing lattes. Their coffee menu is so big with a ton of options to choose from. A couple of the best sounding things were cappuccino, raspberry hot chocolate, latte, smoothies, etc. Most of the drinks could be ordered as an 8oz. or 12oz. and either a single or double shot of espresso. I had a latte and a pumpernickel bagel. Both were excellent. I absolutely loved the decor inside. It was like a woodsy retreat as soon as you walked in filled with plants and nature. read more

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Ben S.

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My drink was good. I loved the atmosphere of this place - with the wood and the plants it felt very tropical. Lots of seating options and good iced lattes. I was about to try some food but saw a couple flies sitting on it as I got closer to the counter as the bakery was not covered with anything. The line was very long here but it moved steadily and the two workers moved fast. read more

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amal s.

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Awesome ambiance but the5 star review is specifically for "Muddy's Shake". I would drive any distance for Muddy's Shake..no idea how it can be that good?! Bravo Muddy read more

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Stephen P.

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6 years ago

Perfect System going on with the table outside. (COVID-19 ) The employees come right outside and then place the order and they come right back ! I'm sure you can call or text ahead I was in area traveling and needed to try a new coffee spot ! Both Ladies that helped me were very nice and seemed like they really enjoy what they do ! read more

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Tanner M.

4 years ago

My favorite coffee shop in Burlington. I thoroughly enjoy coming here to cuddle up in a corner and read a book or journal. So eclectic and communal. I always look forward to Muddy Waters on my visits into Burly! read more

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Lena M.

5 years ago

We had a group of 8 and EVERYTHING EVERYONE got was delicious. I'm still thinking about how good that chili was. The plants, atmosphere, and art is so unique and amazing as well. read more

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Lucasss 1.

4 years ago

Beautiful, weird, cozy place for coffee on a sleety morning. Also nice that the friendly people behind the counter wore face masks

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Elisabeth T.

4 years ago

Let's see...no wifi that deducts about 3 stars right there. The maple latte was what I was excited about but it was a little disappointing. The atmosphere was ok but a little dreary. Not many customers inside. read more

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Taylor W.

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Good coffee, funky decor. But no WiFi???? What coffee shop in a college town doesn't have WiFi? Was excited to be able to come and work here a couple days a week, but won't be able to do that I guess. read more

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Julien C.

7 years ago

A game on the aesthetics, nice woodwork. But lets talk bean, its a coffeehouse. They got the beans the affogato is nice dessert drink but you can't go wrong with the fresh brew give em a visit when your in town :) read more

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Amelia M.

3 years ago

Service is awesome! Cool menu & environment. Great coffee! Definitely should come if in Burlington for a weekend.

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Bridger R.

8 years ago

NO WiFi!! Was told "we're a coffee shop not a WiFi shop" when I enquired. So much for getting some work done while drinking coffee on a cold day. They also don't take Amex. That being said the fresh juice was tasty and the coffee tasted like coffee. The ambience is neat but I think they're taking the whole "coffee in a barn" aesthetic a little too far.. Come here to be hip, stay away if you're inclined towards productivity. read more

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Andrea S.

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Muddy Waters was such a cool little coffee shop in the heart of Burlington. I got a bagel and my go to, a chai latte. There chai was exactly what I wanted, the right balance of sweet and spicy! Which is hard to find at most coffee shops. read more

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Owen R.

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Most importantly, need 1, 2 more employees... Line off annoyed customers, some waiting, some leaving. Coffees are really good. Excellent 'real' fruit smoothies. Macaroons perfect! Music horrible, but music is subjective... ;) read more

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Breeze C.

9 years ago

Great atmosphere, dim lights inside perfect for a nice date, hanging out w/ friends, to study any chill hangout. Service is good, the whole experience was very welcoming. Music is soothing, couches available and wooden comfortable chairs. read more

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184 Main St
Burlington, VT 05401
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(802) 658-0466
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Hours

What time does Muddy Waters open?

Muddy Waters opens at 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Muddy Waters opens at 8:30 AM on Sunday.

What time does Muddy Waters close?

Muddy Waters closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Muddy Waters closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 7:30 AM - 6:00 PMSun 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Does Muddy Waters take credit cards?

Yes, Muddy Waters takes credit cards.

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Does Muddy Waters have catering options?

No, Muddy Waters does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Muddy Waters allow dogs?

Yes, Muddy Waters allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Muddy Waters have bike parking?

Yes, Muddy Waters has bike parking.

Does Muddy Waters have outdoor seating?

Yes, Muddy Waters has outdoor seating options.

Does Muddy Waters have parking?

Yes, Muddy Waters has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Muddy Waters wheelchair accessible?

No, Muddy Waters is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Muddy Waters have free WiFi?

Yes, Muddy Waters has free WiFi.

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