Excellent donuts and pastries! They sell out before closing for a reason! You can place an order…read moreonline for easy convenience and pick it up at a time that works for you! Perfect for parents dropping kids off at school and getting to work on time!

One of the best donuts we've ever had! Freshly baked and chewy. This was our first time there, so…read morewe had to try one of each: Creme Brulee, Blueberry Jelly, Strawberry Frosted, Cookies and Creme, Rainbow Sprinkle, Lemon Curd, Maple Glazed, and Apple Fritters. We also had a small box of the Maple Glazed Holes. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the store was pretty spacious, clean, and well organized. A must-visit if you're in the area AND a donut lover! You have to get here early because they sell out quick.

Found myself in Morrisville somewhat randomly today and was hungry. The great Yelp reviews led me…read moreto Thompson's. I got there a little before closing, so it was just the staff and me. I ordered a turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and cheese on their house-made honey wheat, with cranberry mayo to go. The woman who took my order was very pleasant and gave me all my options. While waiting, I chatted with another woman (presumably the owner) who was also very nice, and we had a pleasant little conversation. The sandwich was frankly amazing. It had a generous amount of turkey, and the veggies were very fresh. The bread was cut nice and thick, the way good homemade bread should be. I'm glad I went with the cranberry mayo over plain, as it was a delicious addition. I can't think of anything I would have changed, except maybe adding bacon. I can't fault them, though; that one is all on me. Next time I'm back in Morrisville, I will definitely stop by again.

If you want amazing food, good prices, and a super friendly atmosphere, you need to stop here…read more Fresh bread, tasty treats, and the best sandwiches around. Breakfast rocks as well!

Spacious with plenty of indoor seating. There weren't very many pastries left but we visited an…read morehour before closing (5pm on a Tuesday) so the limited selection was unsurprising. The interior was clean but self-bussed dishes were piling up. The ambiance was pleasant, the lighting and interior temperature were on point, and the menu had a variety of beverage options and sizes. No wait in line translated to being assisted right away by the female barista/cashier. She looked tired and overworked. We ordered a medium chai latte and a medium hot chocolate as well as the lone cannoli that somehow knew my name and was whispering it until I bought it! The dough shell of the cannoli was completely stale and the taste was not worth the $7-something I paid. It misled me by its tantalizing looks! The fresh beverages were delicious and hot and hit the spot, so there's that!

Amazing vegan selection and loved their desserts and food. Would recommend going for lunch and…read morebreakfast. Even made it a point to go again when I visited again.

Great spot -- nice hot maple latte. The vegan burrito was really good. The biscuit with egg and…read moreadding maple sausage was phenomenal. Service was friendly and helpful. Wish we were locals to come back!

Honestly, the only reason why we ate breakfast at this place was because all of the other…read morerestaurants we wanted to try were closed today. This place was on our way to our first destination this morning and we said screw it, let's give a try, Ooof!! we would've have a better tasty breakfast at McDonald's for half the cost. Yep!! This place is actually really pricey for the quality of food you get here. I ordered the egg, cheese sandwich on a biscuit (because we always like to try the local restaraunt's biscuits) and I added their maple sausage. I wanted to get an almond croissant as well until I saw a fly in the pastry cabinet just have his way on all the pastries. NOPE!! This was probably one of the worse breakfast sandwiches I have ever had to date. The biscuit itself was hard as a rock, dry and crumbled upon touch. It was lousy as heck. The maple sausage was a thick patty, but small, almost like a quarter size round compared to the size of the biscuit. So for what sandwich and a cup of coffee was around $23. Heck no! Was that even worth it with how bad inflation is these days Not sure how they have such high ratings, but just be warned. You're welcome!

Hhmm, stopped in for some amazing hot cocoa after skiing and had to come back! Nice cute local…read morebakery that serves really good stuff you have to eat, but, you can't eat it all at one time. Starting with the people that work there, excellent, friendly, kind, welcoming. Coffee is excellent and many different options -Starbucks eat your heart out- Muffins made fresh, and if I could picture one in my mind before I got there they are mind readers too! Perfect blueberry muffins. I had an egg sandwich on a greasy biscuits that was Perfect! Not dry or hard, -perfect-. The price is just right and ample parking. Nice find! Bee Kind!!!

Great coffee and bakery items! Super cute place. Service was quick and everyone was very pleasant.read more

My love for this place will never wane even though it's already so popular that it gets completely…read moreslammed every day during the period that is winter break for surrounding school systems -- and probably many other times as well. I love that they're socially conscious and really care about social justice and the environment. - They compost.* My pup discovered this after we emerged from a trail next to the back of the bakery. She found all this very scientifically interesting. - They serve in house with reusable metal utensils and plates, which you return to the counter. - They're committed to sourcing organic, sustainably produced flour from a few family-run farms. - Takeout containers (and I feel awful when having to use these at times) are waxed cardboard -- maybe professionally compostable or recyclable, but I suspect not. Still, better than plastic. Eat in if you can. Someday I'll remember to bring my own containers and see if they'll use them. The bread is world class. We've probably tried almost every loaf at this point. They tend towards being traditional styles with robust crusts and a good, slow, cold rise -- breads that take time to make. Our preferences lean towards the sourdoughs, the miche-type loaves, anything with olives, and the potato breads (for those of us with old teeth or missing baby teeth). But everything you could possibly order will be amazing. We loved the beautiful pain d'epi most recently, though the 10 year old (who doesn't have a full set of chompers right now) found it tough to consume without a good dip in Mom's stew at the end of the day. The only version my family cited as more beloved was from Maison Kayser -- yes, a chain, but a very good one where my kiddos literally cut their teeth. Pastries are shockingly good as well, particularly the laminated ones that someone must be getting up at 2 or 3 a.m. to prepare. Chocolate croissants and almond croissants are perfectly layered, generously filled with high quality chocolate (real chocolate, not Nutella!) or almond paste filling that is even good when cold. The "simplest" of pastries (not really at all simple for anyone's whose tried to make these), a plain croissant, will wow a purist. My kiddos love the perfectly frosted maple bun visit after visit. Savory pastries are often filled with beautifully caramelized / browned onions, cheese, and other ingredients depending on the whims of the chefs. Again, I don't think you can go wrong; we certainly never have. There are decent sandwiches and salads on the menu (from the perspective of the spoiled). Nothing is groundbreaking, but they're 200% competent and ingredients are consistently excellent. A recent Harvest Salad, for instance, included fresh and tender butter lettuce, winter squash roasted to tender perfection, nuts and dried fruit in perfect balance. We'd had about 10 different "harvest salads", in the past few weeks in VT at that point, but though this one was more simply designed than many, it was more delicious, given the impeccably fresh, high quality ingredients. We sometimes get here on the earlier side, but never seem able to score a breakfast sandwich, which seems to sell out fast. We like the down-to-earth staff, who smile when they mean it and don't when they don't -- and show fatigue when they need to and ought. I love that the management appears to be humane, opening later than usual when an ice storm makes driving conditions perilous. We recognize some staff members from some years past and we like the continuity a lot. Love the entire picture. All of it. * I just read that all VT households and businesses are required to compost per a state law passed in 2020. Cool! Red Hen seems to have a great sorting system set up, though, with many neat, well maintained bins lined up out back.

I've been a huge fan of Red Hen for years. If I could live on their baguettes alone, I would. I…read morehadn't been to the cafe in several years, but found myself close today so I stopped in for a to-go sandwich. It's always been busy when I've gone, but wait times aren't very long and the staff is pleasant. Needless to say, I got home and inhaled my turkey on a baguette. The only thing I think is a little bit of a bummer is the lack of more "traditional" topping options. I like my sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and onion. The cafe does not offer tomatoes and only has pickled onions. Would be nice to have a little more choice when building your own sandwich. That said, I'm still a big fan and would get food from there again in a heartbeat.

Amazing breakfast sandwich on the best everything bagel I've had , if in the area it's a mistake…read morenot to stop here .... wonderful staff I believe her name was Emerson

Came by for a pastry to go and a couple bagels. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. My husband and son…read moreate brunch there the day before and enjoyed it.

We tried out August First when visiting the Vermont area at the recommendation of a local. We came…read moreduring a busy lunch rush, and although the cafe was crowded, the line moved quickly and we received our food fast as well. We tried the eat the east breakfast sandwich ($11) and the vermonter sandwich ($16). I especially liked the vermonter sandwich and the bread it came on. The cafe also sells various bread items and baked goods. One thing to note is that since the cafe is counter-serve, seating is also first come first serve. We were able to snag a seat right as someone left, but for that reason I would recommend coming at a less peak time if able. August First is deservedly a busy spot in Burlington and I would be there often if I were a local.

Service was quick it was very busy on a Sunday morning. We loved the outdoor seating options…read more 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.

This review is for the new site in Cambridge, VT.Excellent coffee, tasty paninis, giant muffins,…read moreand dynamite pies to go!!

I am from out of town but I always make sure to stop by Poorhouse Pies when I am visiting! I…read moreusually pick up 5-6 pies and take some home to freeze. My favorite by far is the Cubano it is a must try, it is a dinner pie that will leave you very satisfied the pickles in it are delicious. I also am a fan of the shepards pie it is what you would expect but better executed than average. This time I tried something new and got the lemon swirl cheesecake and it was perfect, perfect around of sweet, sour, tart, and creamy I am going back to get another to take home!

I'm fond of the Anadama, the Country French, and the Rosemary With Olive Oil…read more Delicious stone-ground wheat breads made with love and close attention to detail? Sure. Count me in! https://www.elmoremountainbread.com/

Elmore Mountain's Country French is reliably the best bread I have ever had…read more The bar is pretty high here in Central Vermont -- there are many outstanding bakeries. Even so Elmore Mountain easily stands out of the crowd for me. I suspect it's the fact that they mill their own flour, but whatever the science or magic is that goes into these loaves, I'm thrilled to be able to partake of the results.