Carrier Roasting Co. — Restaurant in Northfield

Got an ice coffee. Like all other places these days, they turn the machine to your face asking at least a dollar tip for 3 something dollar coffee. It is fair enough if I get something for it. She just poured an ice coffee in a cup. When I ask for a lid or a straw, she pointed me toward straws and lids right in front of her. I broke the plastic coffee cup trying to cover the coffee. All of our table was covered with coffee. My wife cleaned all. They did not even offer a clean up or another coffee. We are about the leave another customer walked in. New customer asked my wife to clean one of the chair that she missed. :) Whole thing took 5 ten minutes. I spend 5 dollars with tax and tip for the coffee that I couldn't drink and I left. The question is what is the tip for? People make 30 percent tip and don't even bother to put a lid and straw in my coffee. I understand conservation but at least ask if I want a lid like most places do these day (I was driving so...

Every time I leave Northfield, I make a non-negotiable stop at Carrier Roasting Co. It’s not just a coffee shop—it’s a ritual. The espresso drinks are next-level (the maple latte is a must), and the vibe is cozy, bright, and welcoming. The baristas are kind, knowledgeable, and always make you feel like a regular—even if you’re just passing through.

I always bring home a bag (or three) of their beans—each roast is so thoughtfully sourced and roasted, it’s like bringing a little piece of Vermont back with me. The new renovation makes the space even more inviting, and if you're lucky, you might catch the scent of fresh baked goods wafting through the air.

If you’re ever near Northfield, do yourself a favor and stop in. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to linger—and then come back...

Hands down, the very best coffee in Vermont... so... if you are driving by Northfield, VT don't hesitate to stop. They use local (and premium quality) Rogers Farmstead cream milk... to drink a Cortado at Carrier is to transport yourself to a the comforting shade of a hillside tropical coffee farm. You can also get some outstanding granola and a smallish selection of sweet bread... as well as excellent beer in the adjoining brewery. They roast on Mondays, except if it's brutally hot - then it's done in the middle of the night. In any case, Vermont is not exactly known for it's steaming hot...