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Seven Daysies Awards 2022
Best barista
Maya Crowley (Uncommon Coffee Co.)
Maya Crowley (Uncommon Coffee Co.) — Burlington's Uncommon Grounds took home the Daysie for best coffee shop six years in a row prior to its closing in 2019. Now, a coffee shop run by its former manager follows in its footsteps.
Maya Crowley opened Uncommon Coffee in the Essex Experience in 2020. The 5,000-square-foot space feels like a cozy library, with wingback armchairs, wooden benches, and floor-to-very-high-ceiling shelves filled with books and plants. Rob Maynard, another Uncommon Grounds alum, runs the roaster in the back of the shop.
Uncommon's Japanese-style iced coffee is flash-chilled; it's bright and strong, showing off the subtle flavors of carefully selected single-origin beans. Customers can personalize their 16-ounce cups with local maple, housemade vegan flavor syrups or even CBD.
If iced coffee's not your jam, Crowley also dreams up unique and luxurious seasonal drink specials, including what she called the "#VeryAsian" Ube and Cardamom & Smoke lattes to celebrate Lunar New Year.
Other Finalists
- Connor MacEachern (1A Coffee Roasters)
- Jason Gonzalez (Onyx Tonics)
- Piper Mamis (Muddy Waters)
- Tom Alario (Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea Co.)
Previous Winners
- 2023 Best barista - Maya Crowley (Uncommon Coffee)
- 2019 Best barista - Shawn Corey (Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea)
- 2018 Best barista - Tom Green (Scout & Co.)
- 2017 Best barista - Tom Green (Scout & Co.)
- 2016 Best barista - Rob Maynard (Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea)
- 2015 Best barista - Tom Green (Scout & Co.)
- 2014 Best barista - Baristas at Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea
Location Details
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1A Coffee Roasters
- 123 W. Main St, Wilmington Brattleboro/Okemo Valley VT 05363
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802-265-0284
- www.1acoffee.com…
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Muddy Waters
- 184 Main St., Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-658-0466
- www.facebook.com…
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Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee
- 126 College St., Suite 120, Burlington Burlington VT 05401
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802-777-2583
- www.onyxtonics.com
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Uncommon Coffee
- 19 Essex Way, Essex Center Chittenden County VT 05452
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802-662-5892
- www.uncommonvt.com
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Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea Co.
- 11 Cabin Lane, Waterbury Center Mad River Valley/Waterbury VT 05677
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802-244-8338
- vtartisan.com…
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