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    August First

    4.3 (529 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    AUGUST FIRST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    fresh baked bread to grab and go
    Donna J.

    Super yummy sandwiches (tofu for vegetarians) and sweet at this cavernous space that prohibits the laptop mafia from descending and taking the best seats in the house.Service is efficient and helpful but I do need to rant a bit about the flip screen tipping screen. I mean, really, sigh, tipping (20-30% on my $7 loaf of bread to ring is just too much and makes me angry). Raise prices to pay a better/living wage don't guilt your customers into doing it - grrrrrrrrrr... rant over. Anyhoo this is a lovely place to visit and since laptops are banned the conversation and noise from adjoining tables can get a bit loud, especially when the garage door doors are closed. -1 star deduction for the horrible tip kiosk thingy

    Mushroom toast
    Rick T.

    Great breakfast but open earlier lol !!! Meal was on point those maple biscuits were fire.

    Extra hot mocha
    Kelly S.

    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.

    Croissant with turkey, apple, and cheese
    Morgan L.

    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!

    Blueberry muffin, maple biscuit (hefty)
    Gina L.

    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.

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Elizabeth G.

    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

    Busy , indoor seating
    Enxhi B.

    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.

    Maple Biscuit
    Shannon M.

    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!

    Menu
    Lydia M.

    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.

    Baked Goods
    Alexandra S.

    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).

    Pumpkin Bread and maple biscuit
    Alan B.

    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.

    Baked goods
    Annie F.

    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!

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    Great place for baked goods and breakfast. Had the Dirty Pork Egg Sandwich and griddled Maple Biscuit. Went back and ordered more to go.

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    Stopped for breakfast and coffee. Loved the fresh bakery and ambiance. Would definitely return!

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    Are dogs allowed or is your outdoor seating still available? We are traveling in from out of town with our dog.

    yes allowed outdoors and outdoor seating still avail

    Is this a good place to get donuts?

    Hi Arvind! Right now we have two types of donuts: a pumpkin donut and a cider donut! Hope this… 

    SOS PLEASE HELP! Is this place open on Sundays?? I see yelp says yes but their website on has hours for Mon-Sat /:

    Yes! We're open on Sundays during the warm weather months. Last week was our first one, and I forgot to update the website. Thanks for the heads up!

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