Nomad Coffee — Restaurant in Burlington

Hands down my favorite local coffee shop in Burlington (Scout on Pine and Kestrel on Maple being close runners up).

Located in a 100+ year old brick building that was once a chocolate factory, Nomad has perfect coffee shop vibes, delicious pastries made in house, tasty drinks and always friendly staff.

There’s lots of seating for every mood - whether you’re there for a meet cute, a study session or simply to sit and enjoy the atmosphere with your coffee. There’s a lovely little outdoor seating area out back which is a nice spot between two old brick buildings and catches some sun in the morning. The rear entrance is also accessible with a ramp from the parking area.

If you come at peak times the place is bustling and the line can be long, but the wait isn’t and it’s well worth it. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday morning and sample the Kouign Amann - a deliciously unique pastry with a flaky, crunchy, sugary crust and a soft delicious fluffy center. Enjoy the rotating art exhibits in the long gallery entrance, or take your coffee to go and stroll just a few minutes down Flynn Avenue and take in the beauty of Lake Champlain from...

I have been to this location on multiple occasions. On at least two visits the barista who is there in the afternoon has been incredibly rude to me. I've observed similar situations with other customer interactions, too. I make it a point to be kind to service staff and always tip, as I have held many similar positions and understand how difficult it can be to work in these roles and interact with a wide array of customers who may not always be so pleasant.

This barista made me feel unwelcome, uncomfortable, scoffed at me multiple times, and never offered any pleasantries, not even a thank you. I hope they have better days in the future for their own sake. I will not be returning to this coffee shop.

Their baked goods are tasty, but their drinks are mediocre at best. They don't use any alternative milks that are made for espresso drinks (ie. barista blend) so the dairy free drinks always end up flat. Their other drinks like the london fog and chai are quite tasteless. I'm especially unimpressed for nearly $5 a...

Update due to new ownership and dramatic changes:

Used to be my favorite brunch spot, but brunch is no longer offered.

I was excited for the new baker and owner, but after a bunch of visits, I've yet to have a baked item that's actually baked properly. I'm not saying "baked to my taste", I'm saying fully baked. Nearly every item isn't just underbaked according to a different taste, but underbaked to the point where the interior of everything from cinnamon buns to regular croissants are downright raw in the center. For how much this baker's skill and background has been referenced, it's beyond me how nearly everything sold here over multiple months, weeks, and days is this poorly baked. I really hope the oven gets dialed in, and/or the baker starts actually trying the things he's making to see if they're up to the standards of even the most...