Kestrel Coffee Roasters

We stopped in after a brisk walk along Lake Champlain. The drinks are delicious (the food: not so much). The space is beautiful and I love that dogs are welcome. It was also great to see that local art is for sale.

A unique cafe with specialty coffees just a short walk from Lake Champlains Perkins Cove water front. Parking is almost non existent adjacent to the property so we parked in the public lot just a block away across the tracks. They have sidewalk window ordering and inside seating available. A great place to sit and enjoy gourmet brew. They are also dog friendly if the dog is friendly and have treats available for sale. Of course Gus ordered one and he said it was delicious and voted this cafe 5 paws out of 5.

My go to cafe - favorite in every way! The staff is the absolute best, they are always more than happy to make adjustments to my drinks, their location is right by the bike path (perfect) & their menu is delicious. 10/10 would rec… they’ve also got really great events!

I don't know if this shop was just having a really off day but we had a terrible experience. I ordered a chai latte and it was complete water. I tasted nothing but water and a little milk. It was as if no tea was added at all. My husband ordered the same and confirmed. We brought them back and tried ordering something simple: cappuccino. They were extremely dark and very bitter. I couldn't suffer through it and tossed it. I order cappuccinos often and haven't run into this problem. Will definitely not be back. A multitude of better options within walking distance.

I LOVE Kestrel. They have the best Chai Latte I've had in the area- not too sweet, not too spicy, wonderful flavor. It's house-made, so you can't get I anywhere else! I also have to rave about the Monkey Muffins, the Midnight Snack Noodles, and the Chicken Salad. When I forget to pack a lunch, I can stop by Kestrel for an easy quick lunch. The owners and the whole team are kind and friendly, and always remember my order. Can't recommend Kestrel enough!

Not a good experience. Ordered a cup of drip and asked for a bag of beans. The drip was meh, not phenomenal, but not terrible so I can live with that… although I wasn’t told my total when paying, odd practice.
The bag of coffee I was given is a month old! It’s terrible, it won’t pull a good shot no matter how much puck prep I do. I was really looking forward to exploring more coffee in Burlington as I’d generally had a good experience at other shops.

A must-stop for any visitors to Burlington or locals looking to get their coffee fix. The coffee is roasted by Kestrel, so the quality is superb and always fresh! If you are looking for an amazing cup of coffee and a great atmosphere, this is the place for you.

My first day in Burlington, they were super kind and the vanilla caramel latte is perfect :D

First Google review here!

Amazing coffee. Been pulling great shots at home with their espresso blend. Like someone else alluded to, it's got some third wave brightness, without the jaw puckering citrus. Really enjoying it.

No option to tip the friendly, helpful, smiling barista made me want to put a couple bucks in his non-existent tip jar!

Oddly, businesses that do not accept tips these days have the best service. We have to admit that it's gone a little too far. Thank you! I feel valued as a customer, and will continue to frequent your shop.

You and Brio can keep showing the hipsters how it's done. Some of us notice, and really appreciate it.

Cheers

Brilliant coffee coupled with flavor melodies that hit all the best flavor and aroma senses. Always over the moon & never disappoints. Staff are friendly and engaging.