Reviews of Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee (Coffee Shop)

chrish

Maple Latte was out of this world. Also this has got to be the coolest name for a coffee shop I've seen.

Jimmer Pyanoe

Top drawer espresso. La Marzocco machine makes their varied espresso selections come alive

Caroline Rose

I go out of my way to come here. They really put so much thought and care into every cup, all for the same prices every other coffee shop is charging, including the big corporate chains that get wholesale prices for pretty mediocre tasting coffee. This shop is all quality over quantity, people over profit, coffee over cash

Wil Tirado

Had the Maple Latte as well as a regular latte. Both were great. Staff was friendly. Vibe was easygoing.

Raymond Lindsey

Blew me away. I have run coffee businesses and let me tell you this one is top notch. Baristas are excellent my espresso was pulled perfectly. My capp was served 6 oz perfect espresso milk foam balance free poured (as it should be) with a beautiful tripple heart on top. A little pretentious but when your producing coffee of this quality you have the right to be.

Crystal Butzlaff

Fantastic latte. Oat milk available.

moog nut

Great coffee, awesome vegan options and vegan donuts. Relaxing decor, dog-friendly venue.

Randy Milo

Best coffee ever!

Dave Ekrem

Noice!

Johanne Jambon

I asked the barista for a flavourful cup of coffee and he patiently explained what he had to offer. We both got two different products and both were great and memorable. Amazing dedication to the craft I recommend

Tara Healy

Super friendly and great options!

Frank Edwards

Good coffee

Laurie Griesinger

Fantastic cappuccino, great atmosphere!

Whit Breeden

I'm really glad I decided to listen to my fellow reviewers for this coffee recommendation, holy cow this is a truly awesome place. These folks genuinely care about making great coffee and aren't pretentious about it either. Seats at the counter so you can have a friendly chat with the barista and they make a great cold brew.

Noam Peled

Great espresso!

Samuel Machat

A gem. More than just another high-end cafe, which are too often cold and cookie-cutter, Onyx excels at the best aspects you want in a friendly neighborhood locale: exceptional drinks, authentic staff, and a beautiful granite bar where regulars can congregate and gab away leisurely amongst themselves and with the staff. Additionally, the excellent wifi makes it a great place to plop down and do some work. Highly recommended.

Sandy Reilly

Well made coffee. They use pacific brands barista soy which is a good soy, not too sweet.

Greg Schoppe

Reasonably good coffee, but a bit too trendy for my taste. I still prefer Tight Squeeze, across the street.

Scott Shedeck

Small coffee shop with large variety of drip and espresso coffees from multiple roasters. Friendly staff.

M T

Oat milk maple latte. Dang.

Sergey Bondarchuk

This is literally the only shop I know of that is single dosing the beans...which is really cool because they can switch between any number of beans... as other reviewer noted, this is a coffee shop for baristas (yes, I’m a home barista too). These guys are true coffee geeks, weighing in beans and weighing liquid out. Amazing coffee, three espressos to choose from, all amazing. And they have outly milk. This is my favorite coffee shop ever, and I am pretty spoiled in NYC with a number of great third wave coffee shops.

Sture Kuhlin

(Translated by Google) Incredibly good Coffee, good service. If you come to Burlington, this cafe is recommended. (Original) Otroligt gott Kaffe, bra service. Kommer ni till Burlington, rekommenderas detta café.

Emily Wilson

Definitely a brewed awakening! I like the "choose your own adventure" menu with different coffees and ways to prepare. The description of my choice was spot on and different from any other coffee I've had even with oat milk - yum! The family enjoyed the hot chocolate and baked goods as well. Worth a visit!

Kurt Shults

By far the best coffee in town. The baristas are top notch and extremely skilled. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves a great cup of coffee.

Noah Barton

Incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly

Ross Predom

It was described to me as a coffee shop for baristas and coffee aficionados. It's definitely not a starbucks, so don't expect super syrup frappe drinks. The staff was pretty cool walking me through the beans they had and what the flavor profile of each was like depending on how you took it (espresso, cappuccino, or filter).

Mohamed Badaoui Najjar

Some very tasty coffee, artfully made with great raw materials can be had here. There are many curated blends to choose from and excellent friendly team serving them. The honey blossom were donuts were tasty and generously filled and very tasty. Almost like they are the made with sour dough. Definitely a must try!

Cameron Dale MacQuarrie

Very nice people. Not snobby. Great coffee sourced from excellent roasters!

Bibi Ali

Excellent artisanal coffee. You can pick your beans source even for a latte. They measure the weight of the beans you selected to make your coffee. Impeccable! I picked the Ethiopian beans which were beyond delicious.

Nicolas Rémillard

One of the best Latte I’ve tasted outside of Italy. The barrista was really nice and took the time to go over their café menu with us. Great place to discover!

Sarah drumheller

Really great coffee. A very nice execution from well sourced beans. Lots of laptops. Barista was very nice and knowledgeable.

John Sherer

good stuff!

Ryon Frink

Quite simply the best coffee in the region. Also make sure to try the Cascara cider.

Nate Gagnon

Lovely coffee. Dog friendly.

Vanessa h

Nice place near the waterfront! Nice staff n guess what... Excellent coffee!!!!

Irene Waldock

If you're a hipster and you have a few hours in downtown Burlington, this place is a must visit. The coffee is delicious (according to my friend, I don't actually drink coffee) and they have a lot of tasty treats. The only reason it's not a 5/5 is because it's pretty pricey.

Pippi Kelvie

The donuts are to die for

Justin Holley

Great specialty coffee. Limited menu though.

John Giminiani

Best coffee shoppe ever!

Ellie Carrassi

Best coffee and good people!

R Bell

Nice variety of teas but water was just warm.

Jon Mendel

Best coffee shop in Burlington.

MV

Perhaps the best cold brew I’ve ever had.

William Kinney

Best espresso in Burlington.

Steve Llano

A spacious and comfortable coffee shop for people who like coffee to be complex and flavorful. The ordering process is complex, but the staff is there because they love coffee in the way people love fine wine. The flavor profile of each roast will be on a chalkboard to your left, and you can select how you want your roast prepared. This is not a spot to get a take away of a cup of autodrip to keep you up for work. This is a wine bar for coffee. Bring a book or your laptop and enjoy the flavors and the setting.

Max Robbins

Great coffee and environment!

Christine Sarnacki

Great vibe. Not a ton of seating so if you're going and planning to hang out, you might have to share or wait for a table to open. Service was excellent and our drinks were delicious.

Kate Kempf

Cool place if you know your coffee! And can get a seat!

Arshad Hasan

Best coffee shop in town. Great service, great coffee (and tea!), cute place. Highly recommended.

Caroline McCune

All coffee connoisseurs I know agree, this is the best coffee!!

Andrew Schneider

Excellent coffee, and donuts we're delicious also. Very friendly staff. Wait can be a bit long for a hand pour, but likely only during busy times.

Patrick Berkeley

Every drink I've tried had been delicious. The baristas are friendly, and the space is small but cozy.

Alejandra Uranga

Love it!

Sean

Absolutely the best coffee around! I've never had coffee as good as they made me today. Nice location tucked next to VT pub and brewery. Do yourself a favor and try Onyx Tonics now!

Alan O'Neil

Great drinks

Alexander Lavin

Officially OFFICIAL

Audrey Birkhimer

The barista recommended her favorite hand poured coffee in stock, an Ethiopian with notes of blueberry, citrus, and black tea. It was delicious! Trifecta of a great shop: quality coffee, knowledgeable staff, and excellent service.

Everest Witman

Best espresso in town! This has become my go to café in Burlington. Staff are super friendly and great to chat with. Interior aesthetic is cohesive and put together down to the little details. The bar, is perfect for doing standing work, which I really appreciate. However, I wish that the seats were comfier and that there was more natural light in the back.

Russell Feathers

Truly flavorful cold brews and iced lattes. Feels like an artistic expression of coffee. Sourdough donuts were also a welcome treat as well.

Aidan Frosolone

The barista with the long hair and glasses is sooooooooooooo cute.

Kevin Cordes

Fantastic coffee spot in Burlington! The baristas are passionate about coffee, and give an accurate description of the different coffees being offered that day. Plenty of seating with a cool hip feel.

Chicaro Myers

First time in this cafe..lovely mocha..highly recommend.

Chris Gifford

Best espresso I’ve had all year. I drink a lot of coffee, worked as a barista at a high end roastery, and am pretty snobby about my coffee in general. This is really, really, really good coffee. Even my wife’s decaf espresso was pulled perfectly, which almost never happens. And even with the high quality, the staff is super down to earth and kind. Way to go, Burlington!

Erik Olsen

My favorite place to work. Amazing coffee, great atmosphere, and very friendly staff.

Douglas Hood

nice spot, nice people, nice beverages

Jordan Morano

Awesome coffee and an awesome venue. Unique artwork on the walls, modern and slick. The owner/ barista is super informative when explaining the types of espresso available and can make a mean cappuccino. Definitely going to be a regular spot for me to get caffeinated and do some work.

Paul Novak

Best. Espresso. Ever.

Sam Stelfox

These folks really care about the quality of every cup they brew. There is always three different beans available to try with unique and delicious flavors.

Drew Hanft

They know coffee

Alexandru Blaj

Amazing service and great coffee

Gregg Carpenter

Wonderful service and specialized offerings; wonderfully like no other coffee shop in town.

Andrew Brown

Great little coffee shop where you can get things like aeropress coffee and caffeinated apple cider. Go here every time I visit Burlington!

Fugazi14

Went here with friends and got affogatos all round. Paid for four of them but only 2 came out to our table. We waited but no affogatos arrived. When we spoke to the waitress, she seemed confused and said she brought them to our table but we refused the drinks (?!?) We said no, that didn't happen. The manager (or some guy who seemed to be manager) actually argued with us. Why would we pay for drinks and then refuse them when they're delivered?!? That's ridiculous and moreover, why not just admit that they forgot or made a mistake instead of arguing with paying customers? I'm not going here again and I have told friends and coworkers of my experience here.

seth amaliksen

Amazing coffee, friendly staff, indoor atmosphere could use a bit of improvement but it's ok.

Parker Hoblin

This espresso bar in downtown does it right, rotating through various roasters and single origin coffees you will always find something new and delicious to sample.

Lindsey Souliotis

Delicious espresso .. the atmosphere is great to go with a friend, bring a book .. just hang and chat. The baristas are always warm, friendly, inviting & knowledgeable!

Robert Kelly

Very well put together coffee selections every time I go.

Rebecca Wells

Atmosphere is chill and the coffee is always top notch.

daniela staiculescu

Fantastic.

Byron Croes-Lacroix

Good cappuccino and latte with a nice selection of espresso choices

Abraham Carmeli

The best coffee in Vermont, hands down. This shop is all about the quality of the drink but the setting and interior is very unique as well. Try the siphon coffee and enjoy the process of making it as well. The espresso is Devine and the equipment they use in the shop to make the drinks is the finest in the world. Highly recommended. We are going to miss it on our trip back to New York.

Ethan Bogar

Great coffee! They know their stuff

Tim Cianciola

Great specialty coffee, pastries. Nice setting and location.

James Arata

Nice establishment, will come again, for sure.

Fiona Gould

Best coffee in Burlington! The coffee is amazing, and you can even choose the espresso they make it with. They make good specialty drinks too (maple iced coffees really good).

Ean Moody

Great shop with knowledgeable staff and a very interesting selection of real, clean coffee. If you hate pumpkin spice, you'll love Onyx Tonics.

Marcus Winkler

If you like third wave coffee, this is the place to go. They know their stuff.

David Russo

Coffee is fantastic. Great artwork and seating as well!

John Depaula

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, great coffee with exceedingly fine attention to detail. Highly recommended.

Dennis Woos

Wonderful coffee served in a great venue. Simply the best!

James Morrell

To call this place a coffee shop is to sell it tremendously short of what it actually is: an Elixir of Life Dispensary. I frequented this establishment multiple times a day whilst living in Burlington. The outrageously attractive and charismatic staff are not only excellent conversationalists and joke tellers, but also experts at their craft. Sourcing only the finest coffees from the ends of the earth, it seems these baristas/artists will stop at nothing to ensure that every drop of perfection that is associated with their name is equivalent to nectar of the gods. Ever since moving away from Burlington I've felt that a large part of my soul has been ripped out and left at 126 College Street. I am planning a pilgrimage later this year to retrieve it.

Evan Heim

Phenomenal coffee. And the baristas know exactly what they are doing.

Bryan Dwyer

Delicious coffee, nice amount of space. Our barrista was very friendly.

Irwin Lieb

Well made cappachino staff very knowledgeable about brewing methods,. Limited sweetener options

Jennifer Buell

The coffee was made quickly and it was delicious. Definitely stop in if you're in the area.

Bill Niquette

My favorite spot for coffee in Vermont. The husband and wife ownership team are fastidious and produce quality products with love.

Vincenzo Sicurella

A must-go spot for coffiends

Emilie V

Great coffee!

Al Getler

This is my GO-TO place for a coffee meeting. I have had great meetings here due to the relaxed atmosphere, the WiFi, the fact that there is a place to plug in AND THE COFFEE. Jason is an artist and his coffee recommendations never disappoint. This isn't a coffee shop; it a coffee experience. If you need to meet someone in downtown Burlington over a cup of coffee, this is the place to do it.

Mike G

Amazeballs

Keith Fuchs

Service not extraordinarily fast. Espresso based drinks didn't live up to the hype.

Kris Ahlstrom

They know their coffee, talk to them and they'll get you something you'll love

Chris LaClair

Outstanding coffee. Highly recommended