The Cafe Hot
198 Main St, Burlington, VT
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Burlington's coffee scene, this espresso-focused café has earned rapturous praise for its ethereal breakfast sandwiches built on impossibly flaky, crumbly biscuits that somehow hold together perfectly—paired with exceptionally crafted flat whites and their signature apple cider biscuit donuts that inspire people to leave reviews for the first time. The warm, cozy atmosphere welcomes lingerers and meeting-makers alike, with a thoughtful approach to inclusivity that offers solid vegan options alongside their celebrated dairy-forward pastries and light breakfast fare. It's the kind of place where every element, from the quality of the ingredients to the genuine hospitality, combines to create an experience people can't stop raving about.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. The biscuit was so crumbly and crispy without falling apart and the egg was just delicious. The apple cider bonut was also amazing!
Hands down some of the best customer experience I’ve had in months. Amazing products, especially the biscuit donuts. Great environment. Warm, cozy feeling inside combined with great food. Love it.
The food here is so indescribably good that this is the only time I've ever felt compelled leave an online review. I ordered the Number 9 with an iced coffee and the biscuit was so perfect and flaky and the chicken-fried egg was so crunchy and delicate and well-seasoned that I gave the chef a $20 bill for making my life objectively better. Please eat here.
This place is wonderful! I think fully vegetarian as they serve eggs, cheese, dairy based things but they have solid vegan options. The vegan raven was delicious! Bonuts are my new obsession too
This breakfast sandwich turned my whole day around. Absolutely incredible, maybe the best I’ve ever had. Flavorful, high quality, fresh baked, pillowy bun. They made a perfect flat white, too. And bonus points for being all vegetarian. On the expensive side but worth it. Don’t skip if in Burlington!
Crema Reviews
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