My experience at August First was delightful. I ordered a maple latte as well as a maple biscuit- (when in Rome)!! The maple latte had a delectable blend of both richness from the espresso and sweetness from the maple syrup and milk. The maple biscuit paired perfectly with my latte! I loved the sweet crunch on top! I got my order to go so I didn't get to enjoy the cozy ambiance, but I can't wait to come back soon! read more

August First - Maple Biscuit - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Service was quick it was very busy on a Sunday morning. We loved the outdoor seating options. Griddled biscuits are very good. Highly recommend. Breakfast sandwich was also good. I was very unimpressed with their chocolate croissant, it came out cold and chocolate was hard. Chai lacked flavor. read more

August First - Daymaker and Griddled biscuit - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Wow! I absolutely loved it here. The space is small warehouse vibes, very Burlington. It's a no laptop/work zone which I thought was cool so it felt like a true gathering place. We just got a couple croissants and a Kouign Amann, but their whole menu of sandwiches and such looked amazing. They have peak croissant game though! Super flaky, crispy, perfect lamination. We had croissants that were baked with turkey, apple, and cheese, which was a great combo. The Kouign Amann was also perfectly layered with just the right amount of sweetness and caramelization. Delightful! Can't wait to visit again the next time we're in Burlington! read more

August First - Croissant with turkey, apple, and cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Visiting for the week from Berkeley, CA and I came to this fantastic spot every morning. The folks behind the counter were nice though one was clearly new and was a bit confused about how yo best put in what I wanted. The flavor of the mocha was slightly different the second morning but it was still very good. The maple biscuit is the best biscuit I've ever had. If you want the biscuit hot, you want to order the griddled biscuit. It comes with butter and jam so no need to order more butter unless you want to try the maple butter, which is an additional al cost. Figured all this out after a few days. Love the open space and the vibe of the shop. Definitely my favorite in town of the three coffee spots I tried. read more

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Stopped by on a Wednesday just before the lunch rush. We had walked by on the weekend, and saw the lines snaked maybe 10-15+ deep. After sitting down, the lunch rush came in, about 5+ ppl deep. Ordered a maple biscuit + blueberry muffin + Americano. Thick, flaky, and rich biscuit, tasty blueberry muffin. Variety of sandwiches that looked good after peering at a neighbor's table. Great spot to share a pastry, relax, read, or do laptopless work. More outdoor seating, weather permitting. If you're not willing to wait in line, they have free, fantastic smells when their corner door is open. read more

August First - Blueberry muffin, maple biscuit (hefty) - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Stopped here for our second coffee fix of the day and boy it was soooo busy. The line was a bit long unfortunately but their iced latte was pretty good. They had food as well. Lots of indoor seating. Popular spot. read more

August First - Busy , indoor seating - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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This place is very busy for good reason! All the food looked so tasty. The inside was full when I went, but they have a lot of seating considering the size of the cafe. They also have outdoor seating! Because of how busy it is, this place has more of a bustling atmosphere rather than a cozy cafe. The latte was soooo good. Of course I had to get it with maple syrup while I was in Vermont. It did not disappoint!! I got an extra shot of espresso (both sizes come with 2 by default), and the coffee to milk ratio was perfect. The breakfast sandwich I was less impressed by. It was still really good (especially the bread), but the whole thing ended up being a little too greasy for me. Great experience, the service workers were kind and helpful even with how busy it was. Overall rating: 4.7/5 stars read more

August First - Breakfast Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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My wife and I stopped in August First on August Ninth (2025). It was a beautiful day and the garage doors were open. We got there a little before 9:00 and the place was already bustling, but luckily we just beat the rush. Shortly after we arrived the line grew out the door! FYI: even if there is a line when you get there - it moves quickly and is worth the wait. We ordered : The Day Maker, Maple Granola, and Griddled Biscuit. Everything was very good, but the Griddled Biscuit was the star of our breakfast. The workers are awesome, and so are the patrons. Everyone contributed to the wonderful vibe. Prices are reasonable. I can't wait for my next visit! read more

I got a breakfast sandwich and my husband got a lunch sandwich and they were both delicious. The line was well out the door when we visited around 11 on a Sunday, but they moved really quickly so it seemed like they are used to crowds. I also got a latte and added maple syrup as the flavor and it was delicious. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It was a very eclectic crowd. read more

August First - Menu - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

This must be the spot for Saturday morning coffee and baked goods! The place was bustling and rightfully so. Mouths were watering over the biscuits, doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and so much more. We chose a Mocha, Honey Bee Latte, and an apple cake for the perfect fall day. The cake was moist and super flavorful and the drinks were good. Overall, a super cute place to stop in for a chat with friends and enjoy delicious baked goods- no work allowed (or laptops). read more

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August First is basically our Vermont tradition at this point. The Vermonter sandwich? unreal. every. single. time. My wife and I literally make this our first stop whenever we're in town. Pastries hit of course, coffee's great too maybe like a 4.5 for the PSL if I'm being picky as a coffee snob but that sandwich is an absolute banger it's got us in a chokehold. Cozy vibes, good food, happy hearts, okay tummy. read more

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Had the mushroom toast very tasty! Delicious combo of flavors, but the 7 grain bread was so dense it was impossible to cut. Needed a steak knife. Friend had brisket pastrami sandwich and it was amazing! Will have next time. Very busy place. Get there early because by the time we got our food the line was out the door and curving onto sidewalk. Outdoor seating is comfortable if you can get a table on deck. Help is efficient and friendly. read more

My coffee was delicious and it was a welcoming environment. My friends at the egg nog cake and loved it. read more

August First - Honey bee latte, iced dirty chai - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

If you are in need of some morning brew and sustenance to satisfy that belly growl , August First is the happening place . Lines out the door but moves quickly to get everyone's order. The food is farm to table and very delicious as well as healthy . An establishment suited for all sorts of people and generations . The staff very friendly , a comfortable place to enjoy a meal . read more

I visited August First on a Sunday morning and the line was really long! I think we waited close to 30 minutes in line before we ordered. We ordered the Day Maker Breakfast Sandwich, which had egg, cheddar cheese, arugula, red onion and topped with smoked bacon fat aioli and tomato habanero jam on a brioche bun, the Eat the East breakfast sandwich, which has egg, cheddar cheese, cumin onion chutney and maple curry aioli on a brioche bun and a Griddled Maple Biscuit, which was served with maple butter and strawberry jam. Since the place was really busy, we ordered it to go, but thankfully found seating right before our order was ready. Both sandwiches were delicious and had such great flavors. The biscuit was also so good and a definite must try. Overall, go here if you're looking for a delicious breakfast sandwich. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Food? Gas. Ambiance? Gas. Coffee? Gassss Will definitely be going back for sureee, great lunch breakfast or work spot read more

August First - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

August First exceeded all expectations. I persuaded my family to go for lunch, feeling like we had to try some funky, amazing food during our stop in Burlington. The menu had creative dishes and something for everyone. I got the Tofu Dynasty, which I took no pics of because I was too busy inhaling this enormous sandwich packed with incredible flavor. Herbed tofu, a delicious slaw, siracha aioli, and so much more--including plenty of heat. (One of the best sandwiches I've ever had). I got the griddled biscuit to share with the table and it was absolutely devoured. Other dishes we really enjoyed were the rice bowl and the mushroom toast. The portions are huge, the prices for beverages are so reasonable, the baked goods are excellent, and the vibe is fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

August First - Mushroom toast (look at the size of it!). Stellar flavor. - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

First time there. Line was out the door, but we expected that for leaf peepin season. The place has a cool, rustic vibe. While we would've loved to try some of the more hearty meals, but opted for pastries due to time constraints. Next time we will definitely go for the eggs and avocado toast that looked so good! We got the kouign Amman fall spice edition and it was so good!! Perfect seasoning! We also tried the maple biscuit. The pastries were just amazing! read more

August First - Kouign Amman - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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After a whirlwind of a week, I found myself alone in Burlington, Vermont for a day. Lugged my suitcase over to August First for some peace and some breakfast. Ordered polenta and eggs, which came with some large slabs of pork belly. Very comforting. Also ordered a maple latte because it seemed Vermont-y. Yum. Seems like a nice place to hang out. No laptops allowed, so I mostly people watched. Wide range of ages - lots of grandpas, but also lots of younger people in grandpa-chic. At one point, I saw a pretty sick spider land on someone. I think I freaked the person out by pointing it out. I hope the spider made it out ok. read more

August First - Polenta and eggs with pork belly - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Went here on a Friday morning and the place was packed. There was a line out the door and most tables were full. It took a little while to get through the line, so I wouldn't suggest stopping if you're in a rush. That said, they did have a lot of seating if the weather is nice enough to sit outside. We ended up ordering a Day Maker, Eat the East, ham and cheese croissant, maple biscuit, iced coffee and honey bee latte. It took a while to get our food and drinks, but they were extremely busy, so it was understandable. At least we were able to get the pastries right away to snack on until the rest of the food was made. The maple biscuit was the favorite and was actually pretty good dipped in a little siracha. Both sandwiches were pretty good as well. I will say, you could tell all of the food had a good amount of butter or oil in it though as my fingers were soft and silky after eating. Overall, pretty good. read more

From their pastries and breads to their sandwiches, all of the stuff this place produces seems to be delicious. I wish I took a picture of the sandwich I ordered. I sadly ate it way too fast cause it really was that good. Get the steak sandwich, you went regret it lol. I ordered some pastries too. They were all good. A fresh maple biscuit is LIFE. The service is pretty good and you'll get your food pretty quickly, especially if they aren't to busy. I recommend you come before they get too busy. Come bless your taste buds! read more

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One word. Cinnamon buns. 1000/10. We also tried three different sandwiches among are group and there were no complaints. Don't be deterred by the line. It moves fast! read more

Pastries were just okay, coffee was decent. There are plenty of better cafe spots within walking distance but the fresh bread they're known for is very good. read more

Oh wow this place is delicious - was in town for a wedding and decided to try it out for a breakfast sandwich. First, the iced latte coffee with maple syrup was a game changer, so so good. Both my husband and I's breakfast sandwiches were delicious, and I'll be thinking about how good the cinnamon buns were for a long time. Go early and the line moves very fast. Highly recommend! read more

I can see why people are lining up for this place. Their sammich and bakery are good! Coffees...not so much. read more

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Cute place. Rustic atmosphere. Ordered a breakfast sandwich with a biscuit. Which they charged me $3 extra for. WTF? It was ok but not anywhere near paying extra for. I felt a little taken by that. read more

August First - Breakfast sandwich on the $3. (?) biscuit. - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I'm new to the area and a local recommended August first for a bakery to try. I wasn't disappointed on my purchase of goodie's. Great service and clean atmosphere. I'll be back to try more of the food menu. read more

August First - Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Large garbage converted into a cute local breakfast and lunch spot with natural lighting. The breakfast sandwiches we tried were fantastic. Good portion of protein. Soft brioche bun that could sufficiently hold the contents of the sandwich. Thoughtful spreads and accompaniments. The smoked bacon aioli in particular was finger licking good. Staff are very friendly. They also have a nice menu of coffee beverages. Would definitely come back here. read more

August First - Daymaker - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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I have never had something here I don't like. Some highlights are their breakfast Sandwiches, maple biscuit, cinnamon rolls, and the Vermonter sandwich. I always look forward to my next visit. read more

We stopped in Burlington for a bite to eat and were recommended to try August First. It's a popular spot with a line out the door when we arrived, but an employee was passing out free sample of their chocolate chip pumpkin bread. It was so delicious that I ordered a piece for myself! I also got the Vermonter sandwich which was pretty good. It comes with turkey, cheese, red onion, Apple chutney and a cranberry mayo. The combination of the mayo and Apple chutney worked well. For a drink I got an iced vanilla latte. It was ok, a little more milk vs. espresso than I'd like. Some other items we ordered were the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and a chocolate croissant. Their pastries are really the highlight. Freshly made and you can tell. read more

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I researched the best brunch in town and this came up. We weren't very hungry once we got there but it was delicious nonetheless. Place was buzzing but we had no trouble getting a table. I got the breakfast sandwich with sausage and it was delicious. My mom got a lemon scone and coffee and loved the scone. Staff was pleasant and efficient and the menu looked great! read more

August First - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The building itself is very cute and there are very high ceilings that are almost industrial. There are large "garage doors" that open up and there is seating both inside and outside. August first has a small sign at the register that discourages the use of laptops and other large electronic devices since they want you to focus on being in the moment. Therefore, it probably would be a great place to meet up with a friend instead of expecting to get some work done. The coffee was excellent, as expected, but options for gluten-free individuals were very limited. I'd come back for coffee, but likely would skip on the food, personally, since it's not very accommodating to those with restrictions. read more

August First - Polenta - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Visited August First for breakfast on a Monday morning. I had a breakfast special and it was very special! I was pleasantly surprised on the perfect cook and blend of all the flavors on my home fries breakfast bowl. The place itself is baking fresh bread using it in their meals, selling it by the loaf and making your nostrils just as happy as your taste buds. The eating area has indoor and outdoor seating and clearly aims to be open air. They encourage no devices sit downs to enjoy your food and your company. It's a very chill environment even when it is getting very busy. They offer a variety of breakfast pastries and you can get it all to go if you're on the move. Service was smooth and fast and they kept everything moving as the lines grew. Pricing was reasonable and we will happily without hesitation keep going back. Enjoy! read more

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Stopped in for a breakfast on a Friday mid-morning and the place was busy. You place your order at the counter! This was a great breakfast place ! We had the Maple Biscuit . IT came with honey butter and homemade jam. The biscuit was good, but the jam and butter were amazing. We also tried the Eat the East Breakfast Sandwich. It was so flavorful and unlike anything we have had. It was an egg, topped with arugula, but what made it so unique was the maple curry mayo, cumin onion chutney and cilantro. By far one of the best breakfast sandwiches ever! We also tried the lemon poppy seed cake and a latte. Will definitely return. There is indoor and outdoor seating ! read more

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I got the maple biscuit (griddled version) with the jam and maple butter but to be honest, it was for a whole ~4 dollar more to get it warmed up with some jam and butter. My friend got the normal non griddled maple biscuit and it tasted just as good, if not better and less burnt/toasted. So if you're deciding between the two, I would say just go for the normal non griddled version, especially if you're more of a biscuit purist and actually enjoy biscuits without any additions of butter or jam on top. It is a popular bakery/cafe so there was a long line, especially after the Burlington marathon but I had no problems with the service. There is also seating outside and inside of the cafe. Ambiance is cute as the aesthetic is baking factory "turned" cafe. The smells from the outside are lovey too as you pass by. read more

August First - Maple Biscuits (griddled) - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The best sandwich I've had in a while- soft brioche bun, yummy steak and onion, $3.50 for a hot cup of chai. Excellent ambiance, plenty of natural light, clean warehouse with exposed brick vibe. Can be busy and hard to find a table, but it doesn't take that long. I really enjoyed this spot, and would love to come back to try their baked goods (lemon kouign-amann, maple bun) read more

August First - Chai - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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All I can say is wow! This was the best breakfast sandwich I have had in a long time! I ordered the Eat the East and drank an iced oat milk Honey Bee Latte. All of it was incredible! The atmosphere and decor of the restaurant was so cute. I definitely could have spent hours there reading a book or hanging with friends. My food and drink arrived quickly and the staff answered my questions politely. I will definitely return! read more

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Very busy place for lunch. Breakfast is served all day, so there are lots of choices to choose from. We chose the dirty pig egg sandwich. It was very flavorful. The downside is that the kim chi was too salty. The pork belly was cooked to perfection. Tony' pull pork sandwich was on point also. It was juicy, and the best part was the hoagie. It brought all together. Dirty fried really did us dirty. $14 feels like everything and the kitchen sink was in that container of home fries. There was pork belly, kim chi, radish, potatoes, eggs. It was alot of things going on. Griddle Montebello and egg sandwich were very greasy. Focaccia bread was greasy with the melted cheese was just too overwhelming. In case you wondering what Montebello is, it tasted like bologna with olives. Salty. I was really glad that I ordered the maple biscuits. Make sure you ask for the maple butter. Taste great together. There are many choices to pick from, but make sure you have the time to wait for the food. Everything is made fresh, so it's worth the wait. read more

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This place was highly recommended, and did not disappoint! We tried the dirty pork sandwich, lacinato kale salad, eat the east, hand pie, and griddled biscuit. Everything we ordered was delicious and unique, and wasn't greasy at all. It was pretty busy when we came, but our food came out fairly quickly. I also love that they don't use screens; just a fun little detail. This is definitely a must for people in the area! read more

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Breakfast sandwich was dry and bacon was tough, I understand the appeal of a nice neighborhood spot but will not be going back for the breakfast unfortunately. read more