The Perfect Pair: Coffee and Donuts

By Emily McKenna | Last Updated January 06, 2022
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(left) Photo courtesy of Danielle Visco, Luvlens Photo; (right) Photo courtesy of Mark Daynes

Winter in Vermont revolves around outdoor activities, and that gives us a perfect excuse to fuel up on a warming cup of coffee and to savor a fresh, handmade donut!


(left) Photo courtesy of Danielle Visco, Luvlens Photo; (right) Photo courtesy of Tina Picz of Vermont Food Photography

WHAT’S THE BUZZ?
 

This is not a story about coffee, the drink. It is a story about the people who live, roast, and brew coffee, and who want their customers to appreciate and enjoy coffee and coffee culture as much as they do. Like their coffees, these founders trace their origins to distinct places and experiences that woke them to the joy—and the opportunity—of coffee. They are visionaries, and they possess a purity of excitement about their products and work. If you like to geek out on coffee tasting and flavor profiles, I am certain these people would happily welcome you into their shops, pour you a perfect cup of coffee or espresso, and sit down for a chat.

If you like to geek out on coffee tasting and flavor profiles, I am certain these people would happily welcome you into their shops, pour you a perfect cup of coffee or espresso, and sit down for a chat. 

BRIO COFFEEWORKS: THE GROUNDBREAKER

We wanted to put Vermont on the map for specialty coffee in the same way the state is known for cheese and spirits and beer.

ABRACADABRA COFFEE CO: THE REBEL

“We have amazing coffee, and we can talk about it on every level and, hopefully, make everyone comfortable.” –Clint Hunt  At the edge...

PK COFFEE: THE ROMANTIC

The coffee ritual became romanticized for Katrina, and she realized that what is embedded in coffee culture is human connection. ...

DONUT EVER LET ME GO

Inspired Vermont donuts reign these days!