I wasn't planning to go to Bohemian--merely stopped by since I was in the area and hungry. That said, you SHOULD plan to go here. When I walked in and smelled the bakery, I knew i was in for a treat. I just got a plain butter croissant. Best croissant I've ever had. And the interior is bigger and brighter than you might expect, a perfect place to sit for a bit and escape the cold. Would make sure to stop here if I'm ever in Montpelier again! read more

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The aroma that hit your nose when you came thru the door was exquisite! I only sampled one bakery product, but I'm sure I'll be back to sample some more. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Don't hesitate about going here! Everything was great! Some of the better croissants I've had. Perfectly crisp on the outside, perfectly buttery, wonderful flavor from all the flavors I tried! I loved their cakes too, the bette noir (flourless chocolate cake) and an almond cake with raspberry filling. Their chapeaus are croissant dough cut up and put together, sorta like a lil monkey bread with a jammy flavor throughout. The service was lovely too. I went in a few times and every time was wonderful! The ladies working behind the counter are sweet and always helpful with answers! read more

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I moved from Vermont a few months ago and have lived in two places since--one a giant metropolis, the other a mid-sized city. I've tried several almond croissants, and every time I bite into one, I wish I could get my money back because they are NOT as good as Bohemian's. Bohemian's almond croissant lives in my mind rent-free, creeping into my brain every time I order a pastry. Literally, it may have ruined other pastries for me. I'm not kidding. I've literally stopped ordering pastries elsewhere because I know they won't be as good. This may be the best almond croissant in the United States. You MUST go here! Also--I don't know why you would come here for the customer service. Like... sticks and stones, bro. You don't come here for the service. You come for the ALMOND CROISSANT. read more

This place is mixed bag. Pros and cons: Pros: -- Gluten-free buckwheat hazelnut cake/bread and also gluten-free cornbread. Both are celiac safe (I can tell from experience) and not too sweet. A reasonable price for what they are. -- Excellent espresso Cons: -- Hard to get a seat -- Often long lines -- Limited hours, and closed two days a week. -- Staff sometimes unfriendly or even surly -- You have to ask them to NOT use the same serving device on the GF cakes as they do on gluteny cakes. -- You have to be careful when you make the above request, because if they know you have an allergy, they will try to seriously dissuade you from eating anything there. It is really bizarre. Same conversation every time I go in: I eat your GF cakes regularly, never had a problem, they are delicious, please just use a clean serving device. It's tiresome. read more

Easily the worst coffee and bakery in Montpelier, probably Vermont. The owner/manager is as non-customer service oriented as they come. I've been treated with disdain on more than one occasion and seemingly the employees operate in fear. Equally poor is their very hard pastries and their coffee which is often not hot. All in all, poor customer service and subpar pastries. Walk across the street to Skinny Pancake, Capitol Grounds, or take a short drive to Birchgrove Bakery where you will be treated well and come away with really good food/drink. read more

I am not local to Montpelier (or even the East Coast) but this bakery makes me wish I was. I am not exaggerating when I say that their thyme and gruyere danish changed my life. I also had the pleasure of chatting with the owner, learning more about what makes their danishes special, and taking a peek into their kitchen; I was impressed by the baking operation as much as the owner's story. The quality of the coffee was also noteworthy. I can't remember who they source their beans from but it was delicious either way. Such a cute space in such a beautiful town! I hope I get a chance to go back :) read more

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Oh my gosh, the kouign-amann was absolutely amazing, and the croissants are delicious too! So flakey and buttery, really good. The coffee was also good though they are limited in latte flavors. read more

This is a busy place and pastries sold out quickly. I would own a shop like this but not a place to hang for a while. The window seats are nice though to people watch. The price is reasonable actually for the town and locals running into local is very common. I tried my croissant and it's not very crispy as I wanted. I would want it freakier. Coffee is very good though. If you want an afternoon pick me up, definitely go for one. Ambiance isn't my vibe but for a quick stop yes. It's a good place for parents with their ikea like decorating. Chairs and table are basic. Service is very friendly. read more

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The pastries and coffee were awesome! I met the owner and she was very approachable and super nice. I picked up a baguette too that had just come out of the oven...delicious! 5 stars read more

This should be listed as the number one bakery in Montpelier. This left Birchgrove Bakery in the dust. We came twice on our short trip to VT and tried many pastries. They were reasonably priced, delicious and fresh. Coffee was great too! read more

Great bakery items and sandwiches but they close at 1. Coffee & teas are also served. Cute corner location too.

Perched overlooking Montpelier's iconic State and Main intersection, Bohemian has one of the best locations in town. Popping in for lunch, however, I was disappointed to find very meager savory offerings. That said, their egg salad on focaccia was incredibly tasty and hit the spot. The maple latte was decent. Not the best I've had, but they nailed the requisite toasted marshmallow taste that I love about this singular Vermont cafe specialty. The decor seems a bit sterile. The aesthetic feels Scandinavian inspired with understated tones and minimal accoutrements, and could use some warming elements to make it feel less like a canteen and more like a cozy nest. read more

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Wonderful. If you crave flaky, buttery, perfectly baked goodness- stop by. Just another reason to visit Montpelier- not that anyone needs another reason. read more

The pastries are world class. I've been to Europe and in some of the most well known bakeries, but this little Vermont gem, takes the cake. Plus, I love an Americano that will put some hair on your chest read more

The best croissant in town! 5 stars for the food and 99% of the staff (very friendly and welcoming). And the people-watching window seats are so fun! Unfortunately, there's one person (it sounds like the same one mentioned in previous reviews) who just really soils the entire energy of the place. Hopefully they are able to find someone who enjoys working the front a bit more, I'm sure it can be stressful! I love coming here, overall! read more

Good selection of breakfast food, unlimited coffee refills, good chai. Good service, nice atmosphere. Hard for servers to hear us, only drawback. read more

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Bakery was great, everything we ate was tip top. They were closing, didn't realize that, so our coffee was a bit rushed. Will have to come back as our coffee wasn't anything special. read more

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Longish line moved quickly. Staff efficient but polite. Perfectly made cappuccino. Good choice of pastries and breakfast fare. Everything looked fabulous. My chocolate flourless cake certainly was superb. No problem getting a seat despite the line. Interior is simple, tasteful and bright. This was our first time and both I and my wife agree we'll be making a point to come by here any time we're in Montpelier in the morning. read more

Location is prime but aesthetics are overly sterile and rather unwelcoming....not much color, no 'Vermonty' or coffee kinda things, flowers or any kind of decor. It just screams 'grab your coffee and get out'. Nor very much direction as where to order or where to stand and wait, which can be pretty long if they are busy. Very European on decor perhaps? Not a great vibe for the fun little town of Montpelier where other stores/boutiques are super welcoming! Even though they don't encourage wif sitting all day, still isn't welcoming from the moment you walk in. Doesn't seem to fit in with the overall locally owned shop kinda thing. Maybe the owner isn't local or doesn't really care about being local? The owner (? shoulder length straight brown hair) is incredibly aloof and borderline rude and clearly has customer 'favorites' that she will make an effort to smile and talk to. If you're not one of them...don't plan on getting a smile a nod or good service. It's like you are bothering her to come to her bakery. I'm not local, but I am from VT. The husband (guessing here, but he looks like the head baker and was talking to the wife) seems to be much more pleasant in watching him interact with staff. The staff is pretty friendly but clearly ruled with an iron fist as I watched an interaction between owner and a couple of staff members and they appeared to not really love their job, but liked making coffee and interacting with customers. Pastries are pretty good but ran out of a lot of things early in the morning and not prices listed so you have to ask over and over if you are trying to budget or not spend $7 for a croissant. Coffee is ok, they use real maple syrup in the latte which would be expected for the Capital of the maple state. If you have a chance to go? Skip it and head to Capital Grounds down the street or Birchgrove on Elm Street where the vibe is much more welcoming, the crew is friendly and want you to be there to enjoy your coffee! read more

Don't miss this oasis in Montpelier, VT. The bakery is beautifully designed and well-stocked with an excellent assortment of sweet and savory freshly baked goods. I had the croissant with a cappuccino. A+++. Walking up State Street at 8:00 AM on a Wednesday morning, everyone I saw was headed to Bohemian. Owners are on premises at all times. read more

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This is not the best coffee shop in town, staff/owner seems rude and preoccupied. Birchgrove is way better.

If you can stomach mediocre coffee and the incredibly rude staff, the pastries are good.

Sometimes it's the best cappuccino in town (this isn't saying much) and sometimes, like today, it's a cup of vaguely coffee flavored hot milk. I'd say it's 50/50 in terms of getting a decent coffee - you just never know. I think I'm at the point where I'm tired of tossing my drinks half the time I go there. Pastry, cakes, and bread are consistently good, we order all our birthday / holiday cakes here. read more

The sweets looked yummy. But I didn't order sweets. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich. The mayo to chicken ratio was 2:1 There was no salt at all. I tried to add salt but still couldn't fix the problem that the sandwich was bad. I have had better chicken salad at ExxonMobil gas stations. But the bread was very good. read more

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Super cute local spot to grab a morning coffee and grab a delicious pastry. Would totally recommend the apple crisp morning snack. Would go back if I passed through town read more

I've been looking forward to trying this place, as I'm fan of good pastries and coffee. My first experience here was highly disappointing. The staff was incredibly rude, to the point where I was actually speechless. First, the woman who took my order chastised me for asking if I could have some whole milk in my Americano, and then she interrupted my pregnant wife in an angry manner halfway through her order for no apparent reason. The kicker: I overheard the folks behind the counter complaining in a loud voice about "tourist season" and how they can't wait for it to end. I was born and raised in Central Vermont, and am definitely not a tourist... but many of my friends and loved ones are; they are wonderful people who sometimes bring their hard-earned dollars to spend in VT in the summer. The comment was particularly troubling because my wife is a person-of-color. Assuming she is a tourist (presumably because she doesn't "look" local) is a pretty blatant micro-aggression. No wonder Central Vermont has remained so white over the years. The only thing that felt touristic in this experience to me was the rude and negative energy emanating from this establishment. I'm normally happy to overlook sub-par service in Montpelier as long as folks remain polite and civil (which 99% of them do). This woman was incredibly nasty. This doesn't bode well for our economy in a state that depends on tourism. I hope this place doesn't last with its toxic front-of-house energy. I have to say it: I miss the Coffee Corner. read more

Excellent, house-made pastries, tarts, and sandwiches in addition to serving their own roasted, full bodied coffee. Open mornings thru early afternoons Wed-Sun. Counter staff can sometimes be initially off-putting, but they make a solid espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, etc. Because of size and vibe, they are a laptop/WiFi free cafe. When weather is warmer, grab a seat at one of the bar height tables or cafe tables outside. read more

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I had cappuccino and almond croissant. I would say cappuccino was 3.5 stars, but the croissant was definitely 5 stars! Crispy and delicious. Sitting table is iPad/laptop free area: I liked the idea. I saw many other delicious-looking pastries. I will come back when I'm in the area. read more

Worst experience! I stopped by because of the great reviews and the lady looked at me and looked at another costumer and said, "oh, you were next"... the lady had just walked in while I had been waiting for 6 minutes behind 2 other costumers. Also, it's not "Bohemian" just a modernized cafe that is "laptop and iPad free" Only stop by if you want awful service. read more

This is as good as the New Vermont gets. Bohemian is a beautiful little bakery serving truly extraordinary pastries (both sweet and savoury) and exceptional espresso drinks (they roast their own beans in-house) situated on a quiet country road (East Hill Road) in a quaint little village (East Calais), and, if that wasn't enough, they offer their idyllic grounds and a nicely appointed room in their house (!) for you to enjoy your delicacies. As noted earlier, their bakery is only open on Sundays, from 10 am to 2 pm, but their excellent wood-fired sourdough bread is available in local co-ops (including Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier and Buffalo Mountain in Hardwick) and at the East Calais General Store on Thursdays, and their phenomenal coffee beans are distributed to co-ops as far away as South Burlington (Healthy Living stocks them) on Saturdays. Highlights include: among the very best croissants in North America (no joke!); absolutely killer, unbelievably buttery kouign amann; wonderful apricot tarts; perfect Danishes; simple but excellent sandwiches; and incredibly light and delicious quiches. read more

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Really nice bakery to hang out and enjoy baked goods and coffee. It was a cold day out but inside was really warm and all the baking smelled really good. I also really like that this is a laptop/wifi free cafe. Without all the laptop hobos, there are free seats for customers to sit down and enjoy the stuff they bought! read more

Not worth it unless you enjoy being treated poorly by the staff. Coffee is good, and the croissant is tasty but too expensive for what it is. Everything was good until the staff asked us to leave the second we had finished our drink. When you see the passive aggressive signs thrown around the place, you realize our experience was not a fluke, just a reflection of the staff. This place doesn't belong in friendly Vermont. It really spoiled the whole experience and we will NOT be coming back. read more

Middle aged woman with the shoulder length brown hair and glasses is consistently rude. Today she mocked me to my face when I said she could keep the change as I checked out (I guess it wasn't a large enough tip for a cup of plain iced coffee?). Other employees are very nice and welcoming. read more

You know a coffee place really cares when you hear the owner getting into a long conversation about blend varieties. Probably the best iced cappuccino I've ever had. Pair it with a delicious lemon tart you usually don't find outside of the major cities and you've got yourself a treat. read more

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Nice strong dark roast coffee and beautiful pastries. This isn't a hangout and work spot, which I really enjoy in a coffeehouse. The food and drink are delicious and they have a loyal following. Drop by if you're in town. read more

Favorite bakery in Montpelier!! The laminated doughs (croissants for example) are incredible!! So lucky to have them here!

This little bakery on an idyllic Vermont country road serves some of the most delicious desserts, sandwiches, and quality artisan coffee. Among my favorites include the croissant, quite possibly the best in VT and the East Coast for that matter, carrot cake and their other cakes. Their prices are quite modest for the quality of food and the atmosphere which could only have come out of a story book. This is what you would picture Vermont to be. It's a truly special place, come early as most things sell out by noon time and they are only open Sundays, which adds to the extra charm! read more

Don't go to this place - its only open for four hours on Sundays (10-2).... The baked goods are up there with the best in New England (the East Coast) but, if you come, there won't be any left for us to eat... you'll probably take our spot under the trees in their lovely gardens. Just read the reviews and imagine the very best coffee & baked goods experience of your life (maybe slightly better).... But don't come. read more

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Just so good. The pastries are sublime. Very good coffee. Limited seating indoors, but outdoors there are tables in the summer.