Duchess Coffee — Restaurant in Brattleboro

Here, in no particular order, is a non comprehensive list of things that I love about Duchess Coffee:

1. Their mission to purchase coffee from women led farms and cooperatives means that my addiction is also doing some amount of good in the world.

2. The coffee is amazing. Jeremy has gone full otaku for coffee and brings so much knowledge and care to the roasting process that the specific qualities of each variety really shine. I love the different flavors and subtle notes that come out in each cup.

3. It’s because of Duchess that I started caring about and paying attention to how the coffee is processed, not just how it is roasted and brewed.

4. Ruth and the other baristas are personable, responsive, and really know their stuff, particularly when it comes to espresso.

5. The best espresso I have ever had. Sweet, round, potent, complex. Happiness in a tiny cup.

6. The space is really pretty. They’ve avoided the typical look that specialty coffee retailers have converged on over the past decade and created a well lit, nicely coordinated cafe that is clean and contemporary.

If you are ever in Brattleboro from 8 AM to 4 PM, Wednesday through Sunday, and you need a good cup of coffee and/or an interesting book (they sell books too) you really should go to...

Set both physically and symbolically opposite the busy Windham Court House, this place has spectacular coffee. Very impressive selection of books. The workers seem good natured. Ethics focused. This place is an excellent contribution to Brattleboro. It almost feels out of place here due to it feeling up to date with clean lines and feel. Supporting businesses like this is a good move.

Even in a storefront full of words, all of them fail to describe the chai donuts that are on the counter at an irregular (perhaps dopamine-rush-tuned) interval.

I don’t know the couple super well but the sure as hell nailed whatever...

This coffee shop checks all the boxes!!

If you are looking for a cozy well designed atmosphere, comfortable places to sit, and friendly people this is your spot!

The coffee, I got an oat milk latte, was fantastic. So highly recommend. There is a small pastery selection ad well.

Also, books! One of my favorite things is a coffee shop bookstore combo. Clearly the people here care about coffee and a place for people to come to and relax.

Highly recommend!! Also, just note that the road is one way. So if you miss the shop you will have to go around. The signage says its a bookstore first. At least that is what...