Small-batch roasters on Main Street, Burdett — waterfall patio, single-origin beans, and serious latte art.
Burdett, NY
Open Daily 7 AM – 3 PM · Closed Tue
~10 min from Watkins Glen
Small-Batch Roasted On-Site
Waterfall Patio
Beans to Take Home
About
Overlook Coffee Company
Tucked into a beautifully restored historic building on Main Street in the village of Burdett, Overlook Coffee Company is one of the most charming and genuinely excellent coffee stops in the Finger Lakes. Founded by Christina Gandy and Brandon Evans — a husband-and-wife team who put down roots here after splitting time between Seneca Lake and San Antonio — it's a place that feels personal because it is.
Brandon, an aerospace engineer who designs aircraft engines remotely for Pratt and Whitney, dove headfirst into coffee — sourcing single-origin beans from growers around the world, mastering small-batch roasting on-site, and building out a menu that spans Nitro Cold Brew to perfectly pulled cappuccinos. Christina brings warmth and pastry expertise, having worked at the Bird Bakery in San Antonio after studying biology and neuroscience at Syracuse University. Together they've created something the village of Burdett didn't know it needed — and now can't imagine being without.
Out back, a peaceful waterfall provides the soundtrack for the outdoor patio. Local farm milk goes into every drink. Vegan baked goods share the case with classic scones and cookies. And bags of their own freshly roasted beans are always available to take home.
In Our Words
Our Story
Overlook is the kind of coffee shop that makes you want to slow down. The latte art is genuinely impressive, the beans are roasted right there on-site, and that waterfall patio out back is one of the most unexpectedly perfect spots in the whole region. It's a small place that does everything right — and it's run by two people who clearly love what they're doing.
If you're doing a wine trail day or heading up to Watkins Glen, make Overlook your morning stop. Grab a Nitro Cold Brew or a cappuccino, sit by the waterfall for a few minutes, and pick up a bag of beans to take home. You won't regret it — and you'll be back the next time you're in the area.
— South East Seneca
Why Visit
What to Expect
Small-Batch Roasting
Beans roasted on-site in small batches — single-origin sourcing, roasted fresh every week.
Waterfall Patio
A peaceful waterfall right behind the shop — outdoor seating with one of the best natural soundtracks in Burdett.
Local Farm Milk
Every espresso drink is made with milk sourced from a local Finger Lakes farm.
Beans to Go
Take home a bag of their own freshly roasted beans — also available to order online.
Nitro Cold Brew
Smooth, creamy, and made with their own roasted beans — a house specialty worth the trip alone.
Vegan Options
Vegan baked goods alongside classic scones, cookies, and pastries — something for everyone.
The Menu
What's Brewing
Everything on the menu is made with care — local milk, house-roasted beans, and fresh baked goods daily.
Nitro Cold Brew ★Smooth, creamy, and brewed with their own small-batch roasted beans — a house signature
CappuccinoClassic and expertly pulled — local farm milk, beautiful latte art every time
LatteHouse espresso with local milk — available hot or iced, with seasonal flavor options
MatchaFor the non-coffee crowd — high quality matcha made with local milk
Hot ChocolateRich and warming — a favorite for the cooler months on the trail
Baked GoodsFresh daily — scones, cookies, and vegan options alongside the classics
Meet the Owners
Christina & Brandon
Christina Gandy and Brandon Evans met while studying at Syracuse University — Christina in biology and neuroscience, Brandon in engineering. After years of splitting time between Seneca Lake summers and Christina's hometown in San Antonio (where she worked at the beloved Bird Bakery), the couple decided to put down roots in Burdett.
When Brandon's sister and her husband began restoring a historic building on Main Street, the idea of a coffee shop took root. Brandon taught himself everything about sourcing, roasting, and brewing — and brought the same precision he applies to designing aircraft engines at Pratt and Whitney to perfecting every cup. The result is Overlook Coffee Company — a true labor of love that's become the heart of the village.
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Photos
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Plan Your Visit
Tips for Visitors
Closed Tuesdays — open every other day 7 AM to 3 PM.
Order the Nitro Cold Brew on your first visit — it's the house signature and absolutely worth it.
Take your drink out to the waterfall patio — it's one of the most peaceful spots in the village.
Pick up a bag of their roasted beans to take home — also available to order online at overlookcoffeeco.com.
Vegan and non-dairy options available — ask about the current baked goods selection.
Right on Main Street in Burdett — about 10 minutes north of Watkins Glen on Route 414, easy to add to any trail day.
What's On
Happenings at Overlook
Wed & Sun · Year-Round
Fresh Roast Days
Beans are roasted every Wednesday and Sunday — stop in on those days for the freshest possible cup, or order online and receive your beans within one business day of roasting.
Weekly
Daily (when open)
Waterfall Patio
The outdoor patio behind the shop with a natural waterfall is open every day the cafe is open — one of the most peaceful spots in the village of Burdett.
Daily
Year-Round
Seasonal Specials
Seasonal drink specials and baked goods rotate throughout the year — follow @overlookcoffeecompany on Instagram to see what's current.
Seasonal
Online · Year-Round
Order Beans Online
Can't make it to Burdett? Order their freshly roasted single-origin and blend coffees online at overlookcoffeeco.com — roasted to order and shipped fast.
