About Muddy Waters

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.

Last updated: Sep 15, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Monday 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

Customer Reviews

4.50
Based on 617 reviews
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Ben Rich

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 …

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Tejas Joshi

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 …

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Heather Boswick

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 …

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Sachin Sawant

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 …

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Derek Rodenbeck

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 …

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Alexandra Windyboy

I love the vibe of this coffee shop.

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Dave Katkin

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

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Achala Kankanamge

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 …

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koro kyr

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 …

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Philip Yazbak

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 …

People Also Ask

Where is Muddy Waters located?
Muddy Waters is located at 184 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, VT 05401, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Muddy Waters rated?
Muddy Waters has a rating of 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 617 customer reviews.
What are Muddy Waters's hours?
Muddy Waters's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Muddy Waters?
You can reach Muddy Waters by phone at +1 802-658-0466.
What type of business is Muddy Waters?
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