Kru Coffee - Burlington

This used to be my go-to spot in Burlington for a good coffee. I won’t be going back. Three things of note. 1) Everyone working here has a major attitude. I always felt welcome and well-served by the (formerly) nice people who worked here, no more. Perhaps I am not cool enough to be here. 2) The prices for what you get are way too high. What costs 4.25 at other spots was almost $6 here. And, 3) perhaps the coffee is just not that good anymore, but I think the baristas just don’t take any pride in the drinks or don’t care.

Great coffee and ambiance, reasonable prices. What more could one want?

If you care about quality coffee skip this place. But you could skip burlington all together. Can’t tinder a coffee roaster that doesn’t over extract their espresso.

I want to thank the kru staff and the exceptional food and drink they provide for a community. And their contributions to the unhoused community for Christmas. You are exceptional and extraordinary and excellent people thank you sincerely David call Burlington

Kru is just alright. The café is cute, sometimes bustling, with big windows and a nice atmosphere. Service is always pleasant! Their products are not the strongest. I've had 2 lattes recently where their milk has been burnt, their pastries are pretty mid compared to other options in town, and their chai blend is a disaster. Not bad enough for me to not go back, but just like... wish it were better. I have not had their donuts, maybe this is their strong suit? They also seem to have a 2-hour limit on their wifi which is perfectly fine but not clearly announced, so factor that in if you're going there to get work done – I got caught by surprise when my internet cut out and had to run around the block to finish my work elsewhere. Also, am I tripping or is it weird that businesses call themselves collectives when they're not actually workers' collectives? All in all I get why students like it but not sure it deserves the hype.