Radio Bean Coffeehouse
8 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT, 05401
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Address :
8 N Winooski Ave
Burlington, VT, 05401 - Phone (802) 660-9346
- Website https://www.radiobean.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :8:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Good for Working : Yes
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Rob R.
There is always something interesting going on here musically. I'd recommend stopping by any night of the week just to hear something new and original. Saw a jazz band doing a T Monk cover on Thursday, came back on Friday night and saw a lively college band. There's a creative selection of mixed drinks (including the Five Dollar Shake- a mix of Guinness, Espresso, and Maple Syrup, which will help you cope with indecisiveness).
(5)pat c.
rude staff we were ignored by the owner
(1)o o.
My favorite coffee place anywhere. Good coffee, yummy baked goods, and an awesome staff and crowd. I remember watching this place prepare for their grand opening. I was eager to try something different and it didn't disappoint.
(5)Jordan A.
It's been a long time since I'd gone into the Bean, but being in town for the holidays, waiting around for the New Year's Eve festivities to begin, I thought I'd stop in for a beer. It's really unacceptable to wait for almost 15 minutes (I timed it) without being acknowledged, and then to have to practically lunge across the counter to ask to be served. And also, it's really rude that my server did not even bat an eye at this occurrence. If I'd been waiting for 15 minutes, you'd think an "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were waiting" would be in order. I'm perfectly happy to wait, as long as there is acknowledgement. Oh yeah, I was the only one at the bar waiting.
(2)Zack A.
Very hip, but not too cool to be friendly -- superb food from the place next door... I'd forgotten how nice it was to hang out in a comfortable coffee shop.
(5)Parker S.
This is an awesome little place to stop in for whatever kind of drink, anytime. The "Five Dollar Shake" is great, try it! And they have a great warm cocktail drink menu -- the Cider something was good! And if you're lucky you'll catch some good tunes happening here too! Definitely a good go-to spot! Cheers!
(5)Matthew K.
Fun place with a nice variety of good music. The food was a very happy surprise. Loved their take on Poutine, using sweet potatoes and some heat to add distinction to this tasty dish. The fish tacos were the best I've had in town!
(5)Eli C.
Hipstery coffee shop that also offers some great beer/cocktail options. Five dollar shake is definitely still worth coming by for- organic oatmeal stout, maple syrup, and espresso beverage gets you going. Eclectic music, eclectic decor, and one of the most beautiful bathrooms I've ever been in. (Seriously. The bathroom ceiling, y'all)
(4)Trevor C.
Jams on point. Heady topper flowing like water. Not to mention the radical artwork, funky lights and college kids getting down on the dance floor. All I have to say is #volcanofries
(5)Wade D.
Live music, great food, good beer selection, top-notch coffee, and a friendly staff. What more could you ask for? Interesting books on the shelves? Check Multiple areas of seating depending on your whim? Check Astounding variety and quality of food? Check
(5)Shannon M.
If you're looking for a place to drink beer, interesting cocktails and coffee while listening to live music, Radio Bean's got you covered. Yes, the decor is eclectic, but this place is the essence of Burlington - we loved it. The bands that played the night we were there were a bit boring and downbeat, but you can't complain much about live music with no cover. As other yelpers mentioned, the five dollar shake is special - stout, espresso and maple syrup. Your stomach will either love you or hate you.
(4)Nina C.
We stopped in here for an after dinner drink. There was a folk singer at the time she was pretty good and had a good voice. They seemed more like a coffee shop that was trying to expand into the alcohol side of things. So they had different kind of drinks an only a few kinds of beer. it seeemd like a nice place to be would of liked a better selection of drinks. Nothing against the drink menu just wasn't my style
(3)Laura M.
Awesome bar! Great ambience, caring and engaged staff, and best of all, a highly impressive drink menu. One of my favorite spots in Burlington any day of the week.
(5)James A.
My wife and I went to Vermont for a wedding and to visit friends in Burlington. Our friend took us here for an early dinner next door and my wife and I stayed at the Radio Bean for beers and music. We had a great time. We had great service at the bar and the place had a real cool vibe. We saw a band, Mal Maiz, perform that night and it was some latin-fueled awesomeness. The next night, a Tuesday, our friend decided to stay home because she had an early morning coming up. My wife and I decided that we would check out the Radio Bean again. Luckily for us it was Honkey Tonk Tuesday and Brett Hughes and some boys were tearing it up. We had so much fun that night listening to music and watching the western swing dancers. The crowd was super friendly both nights and we stayed until the bar tenders kicked us out. If you are in Burlington I recommend checking this place out. It has been several months since our visit and I still think about those two nights of great music often.
(5)Luke C.
This place has it all - coffee, tea, sweets, liquor beer, food and live music all in a compact little space. They don't have a full kitchen so the food is very simple, but its better than just microwaved food. They use organic ingredients and everything tastes like it came from a big kitchen - pretty remarkable. The drinks are pretty cheap and the live music is top notch for Burlington.
(5)Kevin B.
This became my haunt after an awesome introduction at Honky Tonk Tuesdays (9 musicians: Steve Earle meets Johnny Cash) Then it was Irish Session on Wed (13 musicians!) and then jazz Thursdays (don't miss the Shane Hardiman trio if you like Bill Evans/Herbie Hancock). Get here early because there's not a lot of room.
(4)Erin W.
It's definitely not my scene and I only went for the music. Smelled like incense. The hipster dude behind the desk gave absolutely 0% effort into caring about anything. My boyfriend said the coffee was ok. I did enjoy my lemonade though. I've got the feeling the regular crowd is somewhat of a niche thing.
(3)Cori C.
This place is a bar/coffee shop/cafe/performance space with the feel of a squat. I mean that in the best possible way.
(4)Renee C.
This is one of my favorite spots in Burlington. There's always good music playing throughout the day and a fun interesting crowd hanging out. I'm a fan of the "five dollar shake" (oatmeal stout with a shot of espresso & maple syrup) although I recommend drinking one at the beginning of your evening! If you're having a sweet craving, try the vegan cupcakes. They are amazing.
(4)Ron B.
All of my previous trips to the Radio Bean are pretty much consistent. A solid, late night place in BTV to get something to drink and food. There is usually live music, too. It has a more local vibe than most places, where it seems so many of the people there know each or are regulars, but there's outside seating and once the college students leave, it's a decent summer spot to hang out. It's part of my BTV summer coffee shop rotation.
(3)Jack E.
I like the general ambiance well enough here, though the music was playing so loudly my noise-isolating ear buds were no match... like they're telling me I'm not allowed to listen to my own music and have to be subjected to their "that music was cool ten years ago, you're trying too hard to be hipster" mainstream wanting to be indie crap (okay, Fleet Foxes isn't crap, but please, cliche much?). I'm live and let live, but the east coast can't seem to handle just chilling the fuck out, everyone has to be loud and talk incessantly and basically everyone feels the need to talk over you at every turn, this place's speakers making no exception. Coffee shops ought to be chill. This place felt, and smelled, more like a bar (the smell of stale beer soaking in the floorboards). No one that came in here seemed to have any need for espresso. Wifi was PAINFULLY slow, it took minutes, in some cases, to load a simple page. Might as well offer you AOL dial-up at a giant boxed terminal that takes up the entire corner of the store. Windows across the front make for good light, and people watching if you're mildly sociopathic (or just like to appreciate beauty in human forms - though the east coast lacks a little here as well...). My chai latte was made well and fairly priced. Relatively ample (though heavily used) bike parking out front. Bathroom = scary. Small half-closet right by the bar so poorly lit, I left without using it even though I had to go. Barista gave me attitude for asking about the lighting... Dude, it's literally nearly impossible to see in there. I decided rather than use a flashlight app on my phone, I'd just head to the co-op for lunch and handle the business there. I guess on the whole, this is not a good place to chill (as if anywhere in this seemingly meth-induced town is), but drinks are good by me.
(2)Tom G.
What a warm happy vibe in this place. Great music with no cover charge and cheap beer. kid friendly :)
(5)John S.
Looking for a hippie? You'll find one here... With hippie music, hippie food, and hippie smells. Come here, get your hippy on... If you're into that sorta thing.
(3)Wes M.
Live music, Uppers(coffee), Downers(alcohol)... Yeah I will be back. Went to this location to see what the hubbub was about. Family and friends have recommend it as a great spot for music and conversation. Well the live music was fun, the people were friendly and talkative and the drinks both the cider and the mulled wine were great. Being new to the town it is always difficult to meet people but I feel I will be back in hopes of some good conversations and good music. Till then Go Eat and enjoy!
(4)Patale M.
Nothing great at the restaurant. so-so tacos, so-so salads, so so fries etc. I like the scene next door, when they have good music.
(3)Patrick R.
This place has some potential but I feel that it is ruined by the staff. I like DD (next door) and so I thought that I would stop back in to see what Radio Bean had to offer. There was music, and although I definitely did not like the band, I appreciated the fact that there was a nice balance between music and people. You could still have a conversation and it seemed that everyone was enjoying themselves. The worst part about this place was ordering a drink. I was just looking to have a drink and mellow-out, so I wanted a scotch. I looked over the bar and saw they had Macallan, a nice standby for me. So, I ordered one, "Macallan, neat" -- I yelled. You would imagine my surprise when I got a Maker's Mark in a snifter. I don't even know. I guess it was close because it's whiskey in a glass, but that's not very close. I didn't say anything because: 1) it was super-busy, 2) I'm a wuss about confronting/complaining to bartenders, and 3) it's so far from what I wanted that I did not trust the bartender's ability to pour whiskey in a glass (which, really, is about as basic as bartending gets). They were able to pour me some Allagash white after that, so they can pour beer. Bartending notwithstanding, it was pretty good. The selection of booze is decent (if you can get what you want -- I did have an okay Manhattan the night before though) and the vibe is cool.
(3)Brian C.
I'll admit I've never been before 6pm, but I'm not sure I've seen anyone drinking coffee. This is a great place, though, to drink a beer or cocktail. Their booker earns his paycheck, because there is music every day, usually several bands/performers. I've seen a weird synth/new-wave duo, a French Canadian hair metal outfit, and a surprisingly good rapper and beatboxing team the first few times I've been there.
(5)Sarah M.
Eclectic and hipster are the best ways to describe the Bean, but it's super fun. This is the sort of place you can go and people-watch for hours without buying anything at all...and it's okay! The drinks are good and the food is decent as well, but what will really get you is the atmosphere. There is live music seven nights a week-- Jazz night on Thursdays is my personal favorite.
(5)Ilke V.
Depends on your scene...might be great for some, just not for me.
(3)Nina T.
Though it can be a little hit-or-miss, I generally really like the Radio Bean. The food is great, and the drinks are good, though there are plenty of places in town that have better coffee. Most of the staff is friendly and helpful. I went to the Radio Bean for Jazz Night last month and had a great time. The music was great, the food was great, and the drinks were reasonably priced. Unfortunately, the place is a bit small so there was not enough seating. Regardless, we had a good time. During the day, the Radio Bean is a great place to go for a quick lunch. It's always a bit dark, though, so if you want to read or write you'll have to sit up front by the windows. The seating isn't really conducive to laptop use, but you can make it happen.
(3)Nick K.
I have never been to Radio Bean during the day, so this review is really for Radio Bean the bar. One of my favorite drinks in town is the 5 Dollar Shake. It's Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout with a shot of espresso and a little bit of maple syrup. It's amazing, especially for dessert and you have the option of making it decaf if you want one late at night :) But what makes Radio Bean one of my favorite Burlington hangouts is that there is always live music in the evenings. They're all small local bands, so it's a little hit-or-miss, but I've heard more good bands than bad here and some were really amazing. In addition, Duino Duende, the restaurant next door is connected to Radio Bean and serves delicious, affordable food until fairly late. All in all, it's a fun bar to spend a night if you don't feel like getting too crazy.
(5)Lisa B.
I suppose you could consider many of the patrons of Radio Bean to be "hipsters," or a little more culturally and artistically aware, but that is sometimes a good thing. The clientele is actually more diverse than many will realize in terms of age, socioeconomic status, and taste. I used to come to the Bean often-sometimes to even do my homework while I was attending college in Burlington. I loved the different themed nights for music,-jazz, celtic, avant garde, etc, the street vendor food at Duino Duende ( the restaurant attached to the bar), and the overall atmosphere of creativity and bohemianism. While sometimes I would get restless and wander to another locale or head back to my apartment, I still think this is an excellent place for a drink and a snack, people watching, and writing.
(4)Katherine C.
This place has the slowest bartenders in town, hands-down. There's one (tall male with a miserable haircut) that is so slow and painfully inefficient that I turn around and go somewhere else when I see that he's behind the bar. That said, their food and drinks are tasty and priced reasonably-- and they have a ton of live music. I'm in here at least once a week, more often when I have the time.
(4)Kel S.
Love the fact that not only can you get coffee, but drink-drinks in the same location! Great atmosphere. We saw live music and chatted with some fellow patrons who we found to be quite friendly and entertaining... Can't wait to get back here!
(5)Jacki H.
Radio Bean is a neat coffee shop. The $5 shake (beer and espresso if I remember correctly) is a good novelty that I would go back for next time. There aren't a ton of places to plug in a computer, but the place wasn't too crowded. I would imagine that during the school year it's probably pretty packed with students doing homework and listening to random-acoustic-guy perform. People are reviewing food in here which saddens me because when I went I was hungry but there was no menu or posting of food items that I could see. Maybe we went before dinner?
(4)Kelly G.
There are three main coffee shops in Burlington-- the artsy coffee shop, the hippie coffee shop, and the boring coffee shop (sometimes also referred to as the rude coffee shop). Radio Bean is the artsy coffee shop...and it was my favorite. The atmosphere is fantastic, there's almost always live music (and the Irish Sessions which is a Celtic instrument jam session is always a treat), the art on the walls is wonderful, and you can't beat it for personal, artsy touches. The wine rack is springs from a box spring, the tea-pot holders are hand made, as are all of the light fixtures. I also love the bike rack outside which is made to resemble a giant combination lock. One thing I will say is that on nights when the music is good it's so super packed that you can't even get in there, there are people sitting on the floor. They serve alcohol unlike the other coffee shops. In the summer it's a great spot for people watching and the OP (which is becoming oddly trendy) seems to have provide people to watch a plenty. Beware of open mic night.
(4)Justin H.
The new menu is huge, and a lot of fun. With something that big, you'd think the food would suffer, but it was pretty consistent. I had the cuban, which was pretty tasty. The portion sizes are perfect - not too big, not too small. The space is bigger than it used to, but it still seemed to have the charm it always had. When I think of Burlington, one of the things I'll always remember is a cold sunny weekend afternoon here with a warm beverage and celtic sessions, or a cozy blustery evening with a beer and a live hiphop show (and random people stepping in off the street to free-style on their way home). This place is special. I miss it.
(3)Holly A.
Now, I'm no hipster. I am a West Coast girl (by way of Indiana) who loves to shop and lounge about in the sun. But I am also a vegetarian who loves indie rock, so I guess I somewhat fit in at this eclectic little joint off the beaten path in Burlington (which I loved, and Seventh Generation, if you're listening and if you ever need legal counsel, I AM YOUR GIRL. Got it?!). Anyway, husband and I stopped in here thanks to a NYT article re: 36 hours in Burlington, or something equally cheesy. We were not disappointed. We both had the stout concoction with maple syrup and it tasted like an amazing oatmeal cookie. A rad local two-person act was playing and the crowd made for great people watching. Our server was extremely friendly and had good tips for area restaurants that served local and sustainable food. Loved it!
(5)Girldrinkdrunk S.
I'm a pretty friendly, laid back girl, but the girl making my coffee was a straight-up bitch. She had absolutely no interest in serving us. Once I finally got my espresso, it was on the weak side and lacked depth. All in all, an epic failure. Boo.
(1)Dan T.
We were visiting Burlington and read about Radio Bean in an old NYTimes article I found online. I was really excited for the $5 shake (Espresso, Stout & maple syrup). It was great, totally lived up to the hype. We also got some food which was all very good but I would recommend the mashed potato and cheddar pierogies. Next time I am in Burlington I will definitely go back.
(4)Quinn S.
Good coffee, drinks, snacks and great free, live music every night. My one small criticism is the dynamic of the staff and the regulars. There is definitely this N. Winooski hipster/artsy crowd that works and hangs at the Bean. Good people, for sure, but you get this "what are YOU doing here" aloofness at times and occasionally, the baristas will chat endlessly with their cohort before getting around to getting your coffee. Drink a $5 shake. It is a brilliant elixir. And well worth the $5. Also, the proprietor, Lee is a friendly, eccentric sort of guy who I find really engaging, and I appreciate the regularly rotating local art on the walls and dedication to fair trade beans.
(4)Kim M.
We showed for open-mic but were disappointed to learn it was "no-guitar Monday" so we could not play. My drink, mulled wine, tasted really gross. Tables were limited, the available ones were dirty and we had to clean one ourselves. The decor was very cozy though and I'd give it another shot.
(3)Paul H.
The cold afternoon called for a hot mulled cider (preferably with rum). The girls at Lake Champlain Chocolates recommended this place and I was not disappointed. The Radio Bean might benefit from being off of Church Street - it's a nice respite from that type of setting. And I think it helps the location to attract a wider range of customers - a very ecclectic and interesting array of customers. We were entertained by a little girl dancing in Bollywood style, a dude playing a mandolin, and another guy playing chess by himself. They defintely helped provide the perfect respite from the grind of Church street. The space is pretty small, so I can imagine that tables are at a premium later in the evening. As it was, we grabbed a corner booth, a copy of the NYT, and our spiced ciders. The bartender/barista did not go lightly with the rum, which I totally appreciated. I would have gone for another citrus, spiced, alcohol-filled cider drink. But I would have fallen fast asleep in that sun-drenched booth.
(5)Aimee D.
I used to frequent this place with my friend on Monday nights for open mic night so I could perform a song or two. There's always a great crowd. Their drinks are always made perfectly and they serve Switchback on tap so that's another plus.
(5)Meg R.
Tasty drinks but a little on the pricey side. I had warm maple milk the last time I was here and it was delicious. The live music is usually good but they lack seating to relax and enjoy the music.
(3)Jamel O.
After a friend put me on to this place, I reluctantly tried the Chai. It was amazing. I went back for more and more. I have not had any like it again. If you can, get yourself some.
(4)Ben B.
Cool scene, great drinks, and good eats. Oh yeah, live music every night of the week!! You'll always find something good at the bean. I'd recommend the "Five Dollar Shake" or a Hot Toddy for late night, but this place has great coffee and espresso drinks as well. The newly opened Duino Duende restaurant next door (connected inside) is nothing shy of fantastic. A constantly changing menu features affordable international fare as well as some mainstays. Try the Sliders and you'll understand. My one caveat is this place is tiny and can get packed fast. You'll also have to muscle your way up to the bar sometimes on the weekends. Overall a great place to hang, catch some tunes, and meet some interesting folks!!
(5)Andrew R.
Way too small, drinks are expensive and the food is a ripoff (albeit tasty). Still, this place is among my favorite places to come in Burlington. A lot of fun, a great crowd and always something different to do or hear here.
(4)Allison P.
Radio Bean, I love you so. I've played here several times now, and have also had the honor to be a part of The Ramble and play outdoors, hosted by the kind owner. I've always met such an interesting mix of characters (and I mean that in a really good way) when I play at Radio Bean. Everyone's super sweet, laidback and they're tiny stage attracts walk-ins like no other. A great collection tub for us traveling musicians, delicious drinks both non-alcoholic and alcoholic (I had a kickass iced yerba mate with lemonade combination last time). Really attentive music listeners - and they keep the doors open in the summertime to spread the sounds to the smokers. I'm interested to try the restaurant next-door that's now been expanded with international street fare next time I'm in town. Thanks for an always pleasurable experience. Philly needs a place like this immediately and I've been saying it for years: coffee, alcohol/beer, and live music. I hope to open it someday and I'll think of you guys!
(5)BJ C.
I loved it here! I can't remember why!
(4)Amy H.
I have been to Radio Bean for drinks on multiple occasions. I have given it a fair shot, but each time I am there, the bar tenders are rude and unprofessional. My first experience involved waiting longer than I consider appropriate while the bartender chatted with his friend. Other bartenders have been extremely rude, unwilling to answer very simple questions, and not open to accommodating anyone who is not a regular. Tonight my experience was particularly poor. I asked for a drink that was ON THE MENU, a drink that had cider and whiskey in it, and before I could even finish asking for it, the waitress barked" There's no cider in the state of Vermont." I was taken aback, and stupidly replied with "oh, okay, so I guess you can't make this.... while in the back of my mind I was thinking about the cider in my fridge that I had bought only a few hours ago, in VERMONT. The service here is horrendous and if this bar ever wants to extend beyond it's small base of regular customers, they will have to learn better customer service.
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