This is a fantastic little bakery. We had some coffee, a maple biscuit, and a brownie. Everything was very good! I'd really like to try it when they first open for warm biscuits and brownies! Great seating area, great looking menu, and great looking bread/granola. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Took forever to get a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was very 'meh'. Overpriced. Cookie was a bit stale.

I thought the food and coffee may have been a little pricey for what were relatively basic things (iced coffee, bacon egg and cheese). Asking for tips on the screen when it's a walk-up that requires getting your own napkins, picking up your own drinks then your own food when they call your name, was a little strange too. Overall wasn't bad though and the pastries looked nice. I'll probably be back to try them. read more

Everything I ate was so delicious! All the elements of the BLT were amazing - the herbed mayo and the fresh baguette really elevated the sandwich. The apple cardamom coffee cake was super moist and well sweetened with the maple icing. The cafe had such a nice ambience as well. Even if you aren't able to grab a table outside, the walls open garage-door-style so the space feels nice and airy. I'll definitely be returning to check out their other menu items! read more

August First - BLT on BAGUETTE, Apple Cardamon Coffee Cake, and an iced Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

This is my go to bakery whenever clients have me come to Burlington. Nothing gets my creativity and problem solving going like thinking over a cup of coffee and a maple biscuit. The food is fantastic - and it has to be, because the service isn't always particularly warm and fuzzy. But still worth the trip. read more

August First - Bacon, egg, and cheese on a maple biscuit - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

If you find yourself in Burlington, VT... August first was on pamphlets at the hotel we were staying act... couldn't be happier with the recommendations. Amazing food, cozy yet spacious place. Decor, pastries, coffee, full breakfast and lunch menu. Lovely people greeting you at the register and if you have kids, they have toys for them to entertain themselves with while you can peacefully have a cup of coffee with a biscuit and jam ( homemade, by the way.) read more

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Not sure why this is so popular but I didn't think it was that good. Iced coffee wasn't any good. Breakfast sandwich wasn't anything special. Expensive and long wait. I gave it 2 stars for the location and place itself. read more

Friendly little joint with great food. I've had the breakfast sandwiches and the Vermonter for lunch (turkey and apple chutney) and they were enough to make a repeat visitor every time I'm in town. read more

What can I say the Vermonters love their food! we had the most unbelievably delicious lunch in the most unexpected place I don't know how they do it but every morsel, every mouthful was an 'oh my god!' moment. Salute to the magicians here. I can't wait for my next meal read more

What a fantastic breakfast find! My husband and I stopped in for some pastries and coffee and neither disappointed. I tried their award winning maple biscuits with jam and I can't stop thinking about them! If I lived in the area I would be here every day, which wouldn't be great for my waistline. The biscuits were the perfect soft inside with a nice crunch on the outside, with just a hint of sweet from the maple! read more

It is like the best breakfast place in Burlington! It has a cool atmosphere like Starbucks in the early days but the food is made by a chef in the kitchen. It was so good! I wish we discovered it earlier in our vacation.... read more

Busy, cheerful, bakery café with a nice selection of sandwiches. Service was fast despite being in the middle of the lunch rush. Comfortable shabby chic room and lots of outdoor tables. A little hard to maneuver in, but everyone is friendly and so it's manageable. Try the curried chicken salad sandwich. Yum. read more

August First - Thank you, thank you, thank you. - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Their scones/biscuits, olive bread, and jalapeño cheddar bread are so good!! It is usually pretty busy but the atmosphere is nice. In the summertime they open the front wall and it's really nice read more

August First is FANTASTIC. It was our go to place for Breakfast. They handle long lines quickly, efficiently and the Food is excellent. Start your day with great food and a positive experience. read more

Ordered to go. I liked their maple latte. Their maple biscuit wit jam was nice and toasted on the outside and soft on the inside. Their breakfast sandwich was good. But their register person was terse. read more

On our second morning in town this past weekend, we came over to August First for brunch. The menu is pretty definitive about the breakfast/lunch split - so show up before 11 AM if you want breakfast items, and after for lunch. Although there is a storefront right on the corner that says August First, the restaurant has relocated next door on Champlain Street to an area that appears to have been a garage of some sort but has been refitted into a small cafe (in terms of seating - there's not a large amount, despite the floor space) in a room with a very high ceiling. We showed up a little after 10 AM, and we were still able to snag a couple tables for the 5 of us. You have to order up front and keep an ear out for when your order is done, but there's plenty to keep your attention, whether it's the artwork on the wall or the various baked goods that tempt your appetite. As we were there for breakfast, most of the options were more breakfast-based (as opposed to brunch) - biscuits, egg skillets, and breakfast sandwiches are pretty prominent. I ended up going with the 'huevos rancheros' skillet, which is served hot in an actual skillet (just not the one actually used for cooking). The quantity of food is plentiful - I was stuffed - and I did enjoy the generous amounts of avocado provided. That said, the rest of the Mexican influence was a bit lost (very little pico de gallo or corn), and the scrambled eggs (not just mine, but in general) were pretty overcooked. The dish overall - and others made the same observation on their dishes - was also quite undersalted for some reason. The potatoes on their own were cooked well, but without any salt, it very much tasted like filler. My wife's grain bowl was much better, with a very refreshing flavor and lightness to it. We got some sausage on the side, and it makes me think that my skillet needed some meat - the patty was juicy and delicious and would have made up for the salt deficiency on its own. We also split a toasted maple biscuit with jam - very large, quite good and not as heavy as it looked. If anything, I would recommend even a little less jam, as the maple is very lightly hinted at and can be obscured by the jam (which is still good its own right). I'd rate August First as a 3.5-star spot, but given the solid value and the enjoyable ambiance, I'm rounding up here. There were plenty of other options that I found compelling, and I'd make the few-block trek south of the heart of downtown to have another meal here whenever I make it back. read more

This was our favorite place for breakfast in Burlington as they had a few allergy friendly options like the breakfast skillet and smoothie bowl. Their menu has changed over the past year to mainly lackluster breakfast sandwiches and one grain bowl so if you're gluten or grain free no luck. We'll miss it the atmosphere, but that GF breakfast search has begun. read more

Nice atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seating. Very good bread. Large, excellent sandwiches that are nonetheless priced too expensively.

This place was recommended to us by a local. We walked in and appreciated the European style of it. We ordered coffee, a maple biscuit with jam, and a breakfast skillet with sausage. We got the breakfast skillet and to our surprise, it was not breakfast sausage in there. It was super spicy chorizo! That was not what I expected in a breakfast skillet and it was too spicy for me to eat. I wish they would have posted somewhere or told me it wasn't breakfast sausage in the breakfast skillet. The maple biscuit was fantastic though! Would have been great to get more than a tablespoon of jam on the massive biscuit, but it was tasty on it's own. I would go back, but only for baked goods and not anything else on their menu. read more

August First - Sausage breakfast skillet - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Don't expect great service here. The owner doesn't say hello ever and I'm not sure if that reflects onto the employees but they're the same way. I've only had coffee and breakfast here and every time it's delicious. The best coffee. Yummy breakfast sandwiches. The best bread ever. This is why I return. So good. read more

Probably the best Vermonter sandwich I've ever had. Pricy, but you can tell it's because of the high-quality products used and the fresh-baked bread their sandwiches are on make them hard to beat. Must try: maple biscuit with jam. We split it between the three of us and our eyes were rolling back in our heads. Brio coffee is another plus grab any loaf of bread to go as well...delish! read more

Loveeee this bakery! We stop everytime to buy fresh bread and to have lunch. Fresh homemade soups, delicious sandwiches, freshly baked goods, etc. A must in Burlington!!! read more

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Very yummy coffee and food but also pretty expensive. I loved that it was a "laptop free cafe" so you felt comfortable to talk and not worry about being too loud. They have vegetarian sausage option !! :) read more

August First - Maple Biscuits Seasonal? - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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I'm very biased towards beautiful interiors, and August First wins top points on that score. Its a really great space. I think part of my design predilection is that ultimately I'm looking for a coffee shop/bakery where I can do graduate school work for hours and thus a pleasant place is much preferred. August First has top quality food, particularly their bread which they excel at grilling. Some of their flavor-profiles are not my favorite because I'm pretty down on very sweet elements paired with savory entrees (this is, of course, a very subjective point). It can get expensive if you are ordering a meat sandwich, but, as I'm not, I haven't been as conscious of the price as other reviewers--being a vegetarian can be easy on the wallet. The staff are a little remote and occasionally surly--but god knows that has been my experience in the majority of Burlington's establishments. I think they sense I'm an OUTSIDER....i.e. a horrid out-of-state-er. read more

August First - Panini of the day--sriracha chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

This place gets nuts on the weekend. Plenty of tables, but getting seating takes some severe hovering. I go here strictly for the maple biscuits ($3.50 ea.) and if before 11am, go all in and get bacon, egg and cheese. It will run you $9.99, so pricey, but delicious. Eggs are a fluffy folded scrambled egg of sorts. Service is quite serious. Not many smiles, but a well oiled machine will have you in and out in no time. read more

Vermont maple biscuits are the bomb!!!! We came back from Seattle just for the biscuits lol and of course the fall in Vermont is just amazing !! Very nice people working there ! Plenty of street parking !! Clean! read more

August First - VT best maple biscuit - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

All-around yummy, nice atmosphere, not over-run by students. Crazy maple biscuit with jam that you simply must break your gluten-free diet to try with a coffee. Bread is great, too. Miss the Bread Man in my neighborhood-Bring Back the Bread Man!! read more

Delicious! Got the Eat the East with vegan sausage and I can honestly say I destroyed that Sandwich haha. The maple aioli was to die for and and egg sandwich with arugula was too good. It is more on the pricey side for to go breakfast but worth it with the freshly baked bread on your breakfast sandwich read more

Very accommodating for my friend who is gluten free, they have an amazing egg skillet filled with veggies. They also had biscuits glazed with maple syrup and wonderful jam to go with it. read more

August First - Maple Biscuits with jam - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

They do everything well, from moving the line quickly, even though it's out the door, to one of the best baguette sammies ever. Stand in line, sit in the cute warehouse with a cup of hot tea and scone. Go. read more

Cute spot to grab a coffee and something delicious to munch on. We were only there briefly but enjoyed the atmosphere and that it is a no laptop zone :) read more

Delicious! Everything deserved the full five star rating -- even the day old discounted pastries. Reminder this is not a cafe where you can post up with your laptop. read more

Excellent bread and baked goods in a nicely renovated old garage. August First was one of the first movers in the fancy bread scene in Burlington and they still put out a top notch product. Their other baked goods (cookies, muffins, etc) are also great and pair very well with a coffee or espresso drink, which August First also does a nice job with. I'd definitely recommend the Mexican hot chocolate cookie if they have it. I'm not a huge fan of the sandwiches. They're good, but mostly because of the bread and they're on the pricey end of sandwiches in Burlington. If all you're looking for is a sandwich, there are better options. read more

Great food! Cool hippie buzz . Delicious lunch . Service prompt & friendly! Highly recommend.

Great breakfast choices, good coffee and pastry. People are friendly, wait lines not too long. Love this place.

Good grief what a bakery. Looks like an old auto garage but right off Main Street. When you come in you see the bakery...and these gorgeous breads and scones. Wow. Coffee. A chalkboard of breakfast sandwiches and luch sandwiches. Had a great maple syrup biscuit, orange chocolate scone, and deli sandwiches are good. BUT best of all was a calandra olive bread chucked full of olives. Crusty chewy outer...fluffy delicious inner. Among the best bread I've had. read more

I have nothing less than amazing to say about this bakery. Every item I've ordered has been delicious and warm. The maple biscuits are to die for. Chocolate croissants are delectable. Please try this bakery! I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

Delicious biscuits with maple butter. Worth going for them alone. Good espresso coffees as well.

SO GOOD! My sister & I got The Day Maker & the Eat The East breakfast sandwiches. Super unique flavors that tasted so good put together AND for breakfast. Loved the ambiance there and definitely felt covid safe. read more

Really enjoyed the sandwiches. delicious and creative but in a simple way. The space is like an old garage with big pipes and open brick walls and giant hanger doors which is cool. There's stained glass hangings that cast a lot of rainbows throughout. The pastel chalk on the wall changes the vibe but makes it a bit more millennial-classroom. You're definitely in Vermont. Bit pricey but a nice place read more

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