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Muddy Waters

Open now · 7:30 AM-6 PM ★ 4.50 (617) Updated October 2026 Burlington, VT

About Muddy Waters in Burlington

Muddy Waters is a welcoming coffee shop and tea destination at 184 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401. Its comfortable wood-and-brick setting creates a cozy, casual atmosphere that is also quiet and trendy, making it a natural choice for a relaxed coffee break, breakfast, dessert, or a peaceful meal.

Guests can enjoy coffee, tea, smoothies, baked goods, quick bites, beer, and alcohol, with a bar on site and table service available. Muddy Waters is also known for its great coffee, broad tea selection, and satisfying desserts, including local specialties that add a distinctive touch to the experience.

Whether you are dining alone, meeting someone, or looking for a comfortable place to work on a laptop, Muddy Waters offers an inviting setting for a variety of occasions. Fast service makes it convenient for customers on the go, while dine-in seating provides an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the surroundings.

Live-music nights bring added character to the space, making visits feel engaging and memorable. For added flexibility, the business offers delivery, takeaway, on-site services, and dine-in options, and reservations are accepted for customers who prefer to plan ahead.

Muddy Waters is rated 4.50 out of 5 based on 617 customer reviews, reflecting a consistently positive guest experience. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Customers can pay by credit card, debit card, or NFC mobile payment.

To learn more or place an inquiry, call +1 802-658-0466, or visit Muddy Waters in Burlington for coffee, tea, baked goods, breakfast, dessert, and a comfortable place to relax.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (617 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Ben Rich

Ben Rich

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Delightfully quirky coffee shop with tasty food and yummy drinks. Inside feels like a woody cabin with some of Jim Henson‘s more creative Muppets hanging about. The chili was very good, especially with a slice of toast that added a certain sweetness to it. I had a hot cider with a cinnamon stick and it really hit the spot. This is a great little coffee shop, will definitely be back.

Tejas Joshi

Tejas Joshi

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Every now and then, I like to check out a new coffee shop, especially if it has a unique design. The ambiance at this café was excellent, I would give 10/10. The food is decent. I tried a hummus, pita and coffee. which were tasty. I would definitely stop by this location whenever I'd be in Vermont to experience again this cafe's vibes. In attached picture you can see: 1) Vanilla Latte 2) Cappuccino

Heather Boswick

Heather Boswick

2 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I’ve been to many, many coffee shops… but Muddy Waters is SO unique! This coffee feels like you walked into a cabin in the woods with some of Jim Henson‘s Muppets/creations/art chilling with you for some coffee. It was seriously SO unique - and different! It took me awhile to “see” and “take it all in” before venturing up to the barista counter to order my delicious oat milk latte. In a land of a million “cookie cutter coffee shops” - Muddy Waters stands out as a diamond in the rough for SURE! Even if you don’t care for coffee- come in to see this really unique spot. Get a cup of coffee and “chill” with these Muppets

Sachin Sawant

Sachin Sawant

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Goodbye Starbucks and other overhyped coffee chains …. Let me introduce you to muddy waters for all you coffee connoisseurs. The coffee is just hands down the best I have had. Add to it the fun and interesting environment, it’s quirky / eccentric, I didn’t get what is going on but hey I enjoyed the experience. The staff was Uber friendly. Too bad I can’t travel 3.5 hrs everytime yo have coffee but I will when I visit Burlington VT. By the by this is in the church street marketplace. Enjoy your cafe.

Derek Rodenbeck

Derek Rodenbeck

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

What an awesome coffee shop, I really enjoyed stopping at muddy waters, read on to find out why: 1. Extremely friendly staff. The individual that helped me get my food and coffee was a joy to chat with. It’s always nice to go into a place and and have a conversation that is more than surface level. Seems like people care here. 2. The coffee was fantastic and fast!! The perfect combination for what I needed that day. Gave me a little time back so I could walk around before I needed to meet with coworkers. 3. The location is perfect. Great spot right downtown. Easy walk to the water. 4. Food is great too! I would definitely recommend getting something to eat here as well. Highly recommended, I added a few photos of the space if you want to get an idea of what it looks like.

Alexandra Windyboy

Alexandra Windyboy

week ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I love the vibe of this coffee shop.

Dave Katkin

Dave Katkin

month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

They have fresh squeezed juice! Bad ass coffee and cool tunes

Achala Kankanamge

Achala Kankanamge

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Probably the most magical and whimsical cafe I have come across in a while- and the reason is the little note culture! People write little notes and stick them in every crack of the walls the plant pots, etc, and it's so nice to just sit there and read the little messages a hundred strangers left just for you to find... going there is an adventure every time and I'll not spoil too much- go there yourself and leave a note too! I recommend their Mocha

koro kyr

koro kyr

4 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

best interior out of any cafe in burlington. the consistent regulars that come to muddies goes to show that it has become more than just a cafe, but a truly adequate third space. the prices are great especially when just getting coffee, the pastries are good, maybe not the greatest selection, but i always enjoy them. i like how dry their scones are funnily enough. muddies is easily described as somewhere truly eclectic, and i adore it.

Philip Yazbak

Philip Yazbak

9 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

What an awesome place! I have walked by like 10 dozen times but never actually stopped in until recently, and I am so glad I did! I ordered a dirty chai latte with just 1 espresso in it as well as a black medium roast coffee. The latte was extravagant and I could immediately tell the ingredients and care that were put into making it were better than many places around here. The coffee was also fantastic and pretty much just as I like it: very slightly on the sweeter side. The staff were super kind and speedy and the atomosphere was very cozy-tavern-core and had numerous healthy plants and natural wood surfaces.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid street parking

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We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

184 Main St, Burlington

Hours

Open Now · Thursday 7:30 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM-6 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM-6 PM
Friday 7:30 AM-6 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM-6 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Monday 7:30 AM-6 PM
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