The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery — Restaurant in Burlington

Having lived in Burlington for a while now I was surprised I had yet to leave a review for this lovely place!

For starters: the ability to customize drinks is unmatched. I'm safely able to ask staff about ingredients, request they be removed or added (with extra charge sometimes), and never once have they made me feel afraid to ask. I often run into spots that get antsy when I request certain things to be removed from food and drink but never here.

Ever since they started serving Matcha specifically though, I've been in bliss. I can make an oat milk cold tea with some vanilla flavoring and it's PERFECT every time. Heck, even the barista that helped me with making it was so kind and knowledgeable. If I run into her again I will 100% ask her name.

The food on occasion can be hit or miss, but considering I often get the same thing frequently they always deliver. Kicked Up Grilled Cheese is the best, though I wish the cheese was a tad more melted. Paired with the Cinnamon Apples or Fresh Fruit 🤤 Speaking of, if you've never had a breakfast smoothie bowl: GET ONE!

The baristas are honestly my favorite part. While I have a hard time remembering people, some do occasionally recognize me and it makes me feel very comfortable. The atmosphere is quiet, and allows me to eat in peace. Even when it's busier, the guests are usually courteous. Very nice of you're someone that struggles with...

Review Date: August 14th, 2017

All I have to say is… half-pound cookies.

No, I do have a bit more to say than that. I’ve been to Burlington a handful of times and since my last visit, this cozy of a place must’ve opened for business… and what a treat for Burlington it is.

First off, they have half-pound cookies that are delicious. In the featured image, you can see a snickerdoodle cookie and it is as delicious as it looks. I ordered a iced caramel latte to go with it and together, it was a perfect combination. They had quite a few different flavors to choose from and the chocolate chip was a close second.

As typical with more coffeehouses/cafes, they have a small food menu with some delicious-sounding eats. What the Beanhouse brings to the table is they also serve alcohol. Nothing hard or crazy but if you want an afternoon beer with some half-pound cookies, then this is the place for you.

For the Beancounter being fairly new, the interior tied together great and it was bright and welcoming. The lady working the counter was also really friendly and chatted us up a bit as we did the awkward ‘first time here so we are looking around’ thing.

If you are in the area, this is a great place to stop. Grab yourself a beer/coffee, some food and a half-pound...

I was in Burlington yesterday for work and wanted to try a local coffee shop. The reviews for this place seemed positive so I stopped in and it totally surpassed my expectations! The staff was genuinely friendly and seemed to enjoy being there. I was a barista for a long time and that's a big green flag that a coffeehouse is well-run.

I was impressed with the quality of the food vs. the scope of the menu. In my experience as a worker, the bigger the menu is the worse the food is because they're probably getting a lot of it shipped in pre-made and frozen to cut down on prep time. This did not seem like the case with my food! I got the breakfast burrito and it was fresh and healthy.

Incredibly good coffee too!! I absolutely slammed my iced latte. They use the good oat milk. Hopefully I have a reason to stop...