Little Seed Coffee Roasters

I’m sitting in a small coffee shop in the small town of Middlebury Vermont. My hands are itchy from the anxiety of being in public but I’m glad I am pushing myself to go out and experience new places. I chose to sit in the front of the shop facing away from the crowd. I think this was a reflex of mine to make being here more comfortable. Its nice to see the people coming and going from the shop but I am finding I don’t get a good sense of the atmosphere of where I am. To really get a sense of a place I believe you have to look at it. If anyone can relate to this that would being me solace. As a highly socially anxious person trying to endeavorer on coffee shop and brewery reviews I’m finding obstacles in my path that might be a common feeling with other people. Now onto the shop.

I heard about this spot from a former coworker who liked it. I was reminded about it again when the roaster competed in the same coffee competition that I did. Having crossed paths with it a couple of times I thought it was time to check it out. The coffee is great and the atmosphere is quaint. The furniture and decor is half the kind you would find in an antique shop and half the kind of stuff you would see in a target add. The chair I chose is fairly comfy and easy to use a laptop at with the table it is paired with.

I would like to return when they are actively roasting to see how that affects the vibe of the shop. It is pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon and the most frequent order I have been hearing is hot chocolate, I guess a December favorite. It was nice to hear a couple of guests ask the baristas about the kind of coffee they had and what MASL meant. Seeing interest in coffee that goes beyond roast level is a good sign for specialty.

From where I am sitting you can see the beginning of the downtown area of Middlebury. Right across from the shop is what looks like a church. Strong castle aesthetic, think a clash between Greek and gothic revival, and curved sharp stained glass windows on the side. Out on the front hangs a rainbow flag. Surrounding the church are multicolored Adirondack chairs, empty now in the cold weather but hinting to a lively community that are huddled indoors at this time of year. A sign of an area with deep religious roots but existing in a modern era. Gazing on this picture from a specialty coffee shop where folks sift through various altitudes, varietals, and coffee styles of ever more fitting.

I ordered an americano with their house blend. It was a very good cup. The notes I picked up on were toasted almond, fig, and a chocolate chip cookie. The mug was that classic diner style which i don’t like too much. I always find they drip down the sides as your drinking and the coffee gets everywhere.