While researching breakfast spots in Essex Junction for our weekend getaway, we came across Uncommon 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! read more

Spacious coffee shop within walking distance from the Essex Resort & Spa! Plenty of cute seating areas, 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! read more

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Good service, ambiance, and coffee! I stopped by for a latte during my recent trip to VT. I ordered a Tiger Claw which is chocolate and orange latte with Oatmilk. I was not sure what to expect from this flavor combo but it was really good and balanced. The latte was smooth and perfect amount of creaminess as well. I really enjoyed it. The next day I ordered an iced latte with vanilla from Essex Resort which uses the beans from here and that latte tasted great as well! read more

Uncommon Coffee - Tiger Claw (Chocolate & Orange) - Cafes Near Me - Essex, Vermont

I feel like now that I've lived here for one year, I can say with confidence that it's the best coffee in Chittenden County. Cutest atmosphere, most friendly and delightful employees, a little free library outside, great prices for what you get. A+ coffee shop! read more

Vermonters, you are so lucky to have a coffee shop like this one! I would love to find something like this in LA. I happened to be staying at a hotel in Essex and this place popped up on a list of nearby coffee shops. I walked over, and I was blown away as soon as I stepped inside! It's huge and has a bookstore/library theme decorated with plants and knickknacks, creating the perfect calming ambiance. There is no shortage of comfortable seating. I ordered a seasonal iced maple (!) hojicha latte along with a coconut pandan muffin and breakfast sandwich, and everything was fantastic. The menu had lots of unique and interesting drink options and I wish I could have tried them all. The employees were also friendly and welcoming. This seems like the perfect place to get work done or just relax. If life ever takes me back to this little corner of Vermont, you know where to find me! read more

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Went here to finally get a creeme from Offbeat Creeme. Have been so excited. Literally the best creeme I've gotten anywhere, dairy free! People in our group that do eat dairy loved it, said it was better than a regular creeme. Lots of cool heard ice cream choices, super nice staff. You will definitely not be disappointed. Also the ambience in there is really good. Good cafe music but not blaring, lots of cozy seating, books etc. Would easily be five stars but honestly kind of sick of this. The bathrooms are genderless (thats fine) but not singles..., so non locking with multiple stalls. No one wants this. Girls, guys or anyone. Just make them single bathrooms that lock, or add a third genderless bathroom and have traditional men's/women's. As a girl you really wanna share the bathroom with your father-in-law or some strange man? As a guy you really wanna go into the bathroom with all your girls friends? Any business I've seen do this eventually changes theirs back to something that makes sense. read more

Uncommon Coffee - Just put a lock on the door problem solved - Cafes Near Me - Essex, Vermont

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The best coffee shop I've ever visited! And I've visited a lot. I moved a year and a half ago and was able to stop in for the first time since - and they still remembered my regular order! It's also a cute, cozy place to meet up with a few friends. There are many booths, tables, and books. The dark wood paneling adds a rustic touch to the space. read more

I've been to many cafes and usually coffees are pretty good, but this coffee is actually the best I've ever had. The maple matcha latte is delicious! The staff are incredibly nice. Overall inside is quite cozy with cool seating. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Big place with cozy coffee house feel. Very helpful with celiac accommodations .had egg sandwiches ,coffee and ice tea. Counter person was very nice. read more

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Nice ambiance, some cozy areas. Coffee was meh. Not many places in VT have good coffee though.

This is my go-to cafe to work. (The couch on the left, that's mine, so please scoot over...) Their specialty lattes (basil & brown sugar, hazelnut fig) hooked me in, the excellent cappuccinos keep me coming, but the personal greeting from the efficient staff locked me in. What makes me ever eager to return? The excellent food, unfairly delicious baked goods, and the yards of interesting books that line the walls. But you know what I love about this cafe that can't really be intentionally planned but only encouraged by the strategic placement of comfy seating? Community. Whether you and your crew want to grab a semi-private booth; your book club needs the large, half-walled section in the back; or you enjoy spontaneous conversations with people who were, only seconds before, complete strangers, Uncommon is the place for you. (Want to work quietly in a private booth? This is the place for you, too.) I've come to think of Uncommon as my "other office." So come in, grab a pick-me-up, and let's have a nice chat. read more

Uncommon Coffee - four cups of cappuccino on a wooden table - Cafes Near Me - Essex, Vermont

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Uncommon is great. Spacious, lots of nooks and crannies to cozy up in and read or work on projects. If you're lucky you'll get one of the wooden booths or one of the comfy chairs. Their coffee is high quality and their Twig Tea is fantastic. They offer vegetarian options for their breakfast sandwiches as well. One thing I have noticed over time: it's such a big space, it seems some corners don't get cleaned very well. That's my only qualm! read more

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Honestly, I have only been here for their coffee but I have never had a bad time coming. The service is pretty fast and as a college student I see this as a place where I can come and study for hours which I have. I love uncommon coffee!! Keep it up read more

A really cool interior with books and unique seating areas . They have lots of beautiful plants and great espresso drinks. You can find an Ube Latte in Vermont here and other unique delicious seasonal lattes. read more

Hot oat milk latte was excellent. Ordered the sweet clover breakfast sandwich on sourdough with an extra egg. It was served hot and the flavor was superb! Highly recommend the food, coffee, and the atmosphere! read more

What a charming place! A lovely seating are with comfy couches and perfect reading nooks. Lovely area with tables and chairs for those who may want to work while they nosh and sip. I've only had an iced decaf americano there so far however I'm really excited to go back. The coffee was great with just the right amount of bitterness! Can't wait to visit again! read more

Favorite Coffee place in Essex! Lots of seating space, but I'd recommend getting there fairly early, as seating sometimes fills up quickly (especially on a Sunday afternoon). Staff was friendly and service was quick! read more

Let me start with it is so much nicer inside than it appears outside!! Tons of seating, lots of open space, very cool, unique atmosphere that can be used for any purpose. Loved all the pants and decorations! They don't have a very large drink menu, but they do have a few unique specials. The maple iced latte was delicious and rich, though I wish they had more sizes (if I'm already paying $6, I'd rather pay more for a bigger size). Though not overly friendly, the barista did give the frazzled woman ahead of me a drink on the house. Will likely return! read more

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Great place to grab a quick bite and coffee. Really loved the design on the inside. I will say it's quite rare to find a place this good. Thanks :) read more

Neatest coffee shop I've ever be too! Great drinks and snacks. Great atmosphere and plenty of space.

Food is decent but don't expect quick service, dont expect a smile, don't expect your food to come out in any order that makes sense. Had two groups behind me get their food first and all I ordered was a sandwich. Major room for improvement. Also their chai latte is a little overpriced. This was my second visit read more

Love this spot. Awesome breakfast sandwiches. Gluten free bread that they make in house is really really good. Lattes are cozy and delicious. Staff is great. read more

The atmosphere, the coffee, and the food are all amazing at Uncommon Coffee. Happened upon this place one day when looking for new coffee shops in the area and it quickly became our go-to for a maple latte! read more

I love that it's not a chain and you go in and you feel like you're in someone's living room. It's calm and inviting. They are always pleasant and accommodating and the coffee rocks and is always fresh and tasty! Just tried the Matcha latte as well and that made me smile! read more

Always wanted to try this place when visiting the area. Really nice inside, and spacious. Was in a relative hurry to make the ski area, which is why we chose a coffee shop. Was 5 employees "working". Took at least 15 minutes to get two lattes. We both Ordered a vegetable skillet. Took over 35' minutes to get our breakfasts. It was slightly warm. Flavorless except for the taste of dehydrated charred potatoes fro being over cooked when prepped. This was the most disappointing food I have ever tried to eat. Space has potential. As a former restaurant worker of 15 years, they design is not efficient. Tons of space but the employee making lattes is set up right next to the staff taking orders. Kitchen help had "to run" food from kitchen to coffee area. IMO very innefficient set up, almost too much space. Employees had no sense of urgency. Maybe not trained to help out in other areas if the business? Example: girl taking orders would be in her phone texting while the Barista is backed up with drinks. Guy in kitchen prepping food would be standing around watching the line cook prepare orders. I personally will no be back because as the food was awful. read more

Excellent service, amazing coffee, skilled baristas, baked goods on point. Highly recommended.

The first impression of this place is one of a warm and spacious yet cozy atmosphere with plenty of semi-private tables to hang out with friends while enjoying a cup of their outstanding coffee and teas. We tried an assortment of scones and the special breakfast strata, all of which were delicious. This is truly an uncommon coffee shop. read more

This place is incredible. I've been going since they opened and it truly shows how much they have grown! The space, gorgeous. Perfect for any meeting or solo outing you may need for the day. I bring my in laws here for brunch whenever they are in town, they love it. A personal fav is the lemon ginger scone. At the same time, I go here when I need space to spread out with a laptop/forms for work and it's almost always possible to find an outlet and a spot to post up which is great. Sometimes they are packed though, usually weekends. Only downside is sometimes they are slammed so it's best to order ahead of time or ask the barista how long it'll be for a sandwich. TLDR Great food and drink Great atmosphere Sometimes really busy so can be good to order ahead read more

Delish. Vibes = immaculate. Huge shop! Baristas are sweet and very good at their jobs. Food is thoughtful and dialed in, just like their espresso! Outlets in multiple spots! Nooks and crannies to read and chat in. Overall super impressed and happy to have high quality coffee in my area. read more

Wow. Incredible drinks and super cool, unique menu. STUNNING space - huge, beautiful, books, nooks, wood, YES. AND.... I ordered a hot cocoa for my 4 year old and they drew a space ship on his cup. Above and beyond. GO HERE IF YOU EVER HAVE THE CHANCE !!! read more

Coffee is good but the cleanliness of the space is awful. We've come in weekly for the past couple of months and every time we sit down the table (no matter where we sit) is dirty. We are in but 8am so things should not be dirty starting the day. Today we arrived and the floors were absolutely disgusting. We like to support local business but with the lack of cleaning in a place where you are eating and drinking, we unfortunately will not be back. read more

Uncommon Coffee - Mashed up food all over the carpet. Carpet doesn't appear to have been vacuumed for awhile. - Cafes Near Me - Essex, Vermont

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Had an extremely unpleasant experience, trying to use the bathroom as there's only one bathroom for both genders. I got yelled at by one of the servers who did not like me asking the question is there a men's bathroom? Which apparently there wasn't!! I am totally respectful of all genders and sexual orientation including trans but that isn't the point when you were trying to use the bathroom and you're a man or a woman I don't think you would want either one of the opposite sex walking in on you as you're doing that it's just a matter of privacy. While the coffee is great the hospitality leaves a lot to be desired. read more

Just recently visited Burlington, and our friend took us to this coffee shop. It was my favorite in the area. It was very unique, and clean. It felt like you were in a great study of a historic scholar while enjoying a nice Maple Latte. Amazing. It appeared a large customer base was young professionals working for home. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Felt very refreshing and great coffee. read more

Waited over 30 minutes for TWO (2) simple breakfast sandwiches. Zero urgency, no awareness, and an absolute waste of time.

I loved this place! The space is very large but laid out so that each area feels cozy. My chai latte with oat milk was so good and I'm still thinking about the potatoes in my English Breakfast. read more

Seriously love this place. It's nice to have a large spacious coffee shop with incredibly kind staff and delicious and FUN drinks!

The breakfast sandwich were scrumptious. The homemade english muffin was delightful. The food perfectly complimented the coffee. I personally liked the ability to customize not only drinks but the food itself. The ambience of the facility made the experience magical. The staff was sweet and welcoming from the beginning with a smile on their face. I would be sprinting to order more at Uncommon Coffee. 100/100. read more