An Insider's Tour of the Burlington Coffeehouse Scene

Sometimes, we hurry through the holiday season and forget to appreciate those first flakes of snow, the bright smiles of children and a cup of coffee with good friends. If your travels take you to Burlington, Vermont, you definitely need to carve out time to savor a locally brewed cup of joe. Author and Vermonter Rachel Carter takes us on this insider's tour of Burlington's hippest coffee shops (plus one tea room, for those who prefer milder steamy beverages).

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_{Burlington coffee shop photo © 2012 Rachel Carter.}