Front Seat Coffee

Both the pastries and the coffee are top notch. It is uncommon to find a place that does everything so well. The attention to detail on drinks from the bar was especially striking. It is wonderful that we can access their delicious treats both here and at their Craftsbury Outdoor Center satellite.

The hippest place in Hardwick.

Fresh baked pastries (all great - with an assortment of gluten free / vegan (a few) options - breakfast croissants, cookies… ), excellent coffee / latte choices, friendly staff … decent prices.

As with all great “mom and pop” shops like this - the downside is that there are times when it is crowded.

Parking is limited to the street and a couple of downtown parking lots within a block or so.

If you want the “local flavor” - this place has a ton of it and is the heart of Hardwick in my opinion.

Front Seat Coffee is a local gem! Their food is scrumptious and their drinks are professionally done perfectly every time! If you want to be full all day - egg cheese biscuit breakfast sandwich is just yummy! Love getting their lattes which always look beautiful!

I love the coffee and desserts here. I like music and atmosphere.

Great breakfast place. We were just visiting the town but loved the atmosphere of this place.

Heart broken!
I’ve come here sense y’all have opened. Fell in love with everything the chef has made(Alex I believe his name is). Although my experience the other day has me never coming back, and hoping Alex finds a job where he is treated like his work is amazing. The lady behind the counter was being so incredibly rude and causing a scene with customers in there. I have never seen her in any of my visits, but thanks to her this will be my last.

Delicious pastries, incredible egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches (on biscuits!!), and great coffee! Beautiful, cozy interior and great autumnal views.

Excellent Tea coffee and delicious parties! What a lovely find.

Coffee was incredibly dark ! Could have used a bigger cup. Made two out of the one. Great service great atmosphere.

My husband and I stopped by when we were in town picking up some fence posts a few days ago and were so happy to have found this spot. We were there right as they opened and all the staff was friendly, and the cafe was comfortable and cute inside. All the pastries were beautiful and well made, and I had what I would consider the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had (on a buttery biscuit no less). Coffee was also clean and delicious! If I am ever in the NEK I will make an effort to stop.