We ordered a chocolate raspberry cake with buttercream frosting for a birthday celebration and it…read morewas definitely a crowd-pleaser! Mary was also very responsive and accommodating to our last minute cake request. We are visiting from out of town and if we visit again, we will definitely be ordering again. We appreciate the "Vermont hospitality" from Mary :)

I ordered a cake from Mary and she turning it around in less than 48 hours. The chocolate raspberry…read morecake was gorgeous and it tasted incredible! Honestly, we all agreed that it was one of the best cakes we have ever had. Simply perfection!!!

I wish I could give zero stars. I reviewed prior to my wedding- the wedding cake was a disaster…read more She tried to blame it on other things at first, but actually refunded the entire amount (almost $700 for 30 people) so that tells you something. Taste wise, chef Perrin is good- the decorating was horrifying and I was SO EMBARRASSED because I made the cake a focal point of the reception. If you want a plain wedding cake- and I mean PLAIN- do NOT believe her when she says she can create "anything" - I asked for 2 tiny bumble bees and she made these huge balls- they looked like locusts made by a child. The cake looked NOTHING like the inspiration photo, the "peach" color looked dirty/muddy. It collapsed before the reception even started- and the gorgeous swing I paid extra for..... they had to put a table under it, to make the cake look less lopsided. So it was on a swing...sitting on a table- it was ridiculous -and she completely ignored what we spoke about, regarding flowers on top. Look closely at her photos and if you like the way those look- fine- but don't expect anything outside the box or I think you could be very sorry. To be fair- the flavors are good At some point I'll post the 1 nice photo I have so you can see my vision vs. what I got.

This review is for wedding cakes only... I noticed some killer looking bakery products when we came…read morefor our tasting, but made myself practice some restraint given that we were about to sample a bunch of cake.... Anyway, yes, we had our wedding cake done here and it was pretty good. We didn't really have many (ANY?) other local options, so they kind of have a corner on the Mad River Valley market.... There's a fairly wide variety of flavors and frostings, and you can choose as many different layers of cake as you want, so the flexibility is nice. I would say not to expect anything terribly fancy or the most beautiful intricate cake though. I gave Perrin a picture of what I wanted the cake to look like; it didn't really come out the same, and it was also slanted when it arrived at the wedding venue. The cake itself- we had 3 different flavors- was pretty fresh and moist, so that's good. Our main cake was spice cake with maple carmalized apples as filling- a good fall flavor. I don't really like buttercream frosting, but it was the only other non-chocolate choice other than fondont. I think the best was our groom's cake, which had chocolate fudge icing. Overall, I'd try out places in Burlington and elsewhere and see what you get there....the pricing here really wasn't cheap and the cake was only ok to fairly good. You also have to pay a $50 tasting fee, which is waived only if you end up using them. BUT, you do get to take home your samples.

I live out of state & wanting a cake for my son's 40th birthday he lives in Montpelier & her cakes…read morewere what I wanted. she made a wonderful carrot cake & my son loved it

Delicious treats! I was gifted 6 delightful half pint jars of cakes from my workplace for my…read morebirthday and they were incredible. The packaging was so thoughtful and cute. Each flavor was perfection. It was clear how much passionate work went into creating these. Would definitely recommend these for care packages or parties!

Thrilled to be the fifth person to review this hidden gem in Waterbury. I have to admit that part…read moreof the allure was that there were no pictures on Yelp for this business (no longer the case). By the time I left this place around lunchtime I felt like I was part of the family. My three hour visit included a blueberry corn muffin, red pepper chicken risotto soup served with a fresh croissant, and coffee. All for $9. (note: cash only). The soup and croissant knocked my socks off. I had visions of Oliver Twist slurping up stew and saying, "please sir, I want some more sir." Mmm....just thinking about it now warms my stomach. Note: this place is no frills. Waterbury offers free community wifi but it can be spotty in this location. The charm of this place is definitely the outdoor patio and fact that you have to stroll through an alley to find it. Double note: they sell breads, gingersnap cookies, croissants and a few other baked treats. The owner told me that he has been operating via wholesale for years but just recently opted to open up for a mini café section. Hallelujah.

Mouth watering pies! We had never tried pecan pie and LOVED it! Also had the apple crumb pie and…read moredevoured it. Rich in flavor. Excellent service, called in the order, it was made fresh for pick up. Cozy, charming store. Also grabbed some cookies and muffin!! Stop by soon.

Shiel did the desserts for our June wedding at Skinner Barn, and we were thrilled with the result…read more We had tasted desserts at multiple places before meeting with Shiel and sampling her amazing baked goods, but a few bites into our tasting we were completely sold. The hard part was narrowing down the options, because everything we tasted was outstanding. We ended up with macaroons, shortbread, hand pies, chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, two different types of sandwich cookies, and glazed doughnuts with vanilla bean cream. Months after our wedding, our friends and family still rave to us about those doughnuts! Our only regret is that we didn't save a couple of them for ourselves, because they went fast. Shiel was incredibly professional and easy to work with, and we were excited to be able to support and up-and-coming Vermont baker. Jam Bakery was the perfect choice for our wedding, and we can't wait to track down some of her treats the next time we are in Vermont!

Thank you so much for the quick turnaround on the charcuterie board! I'm so excited for my coworker…read moreto receive it! You made this experience flawless and I don't even live in the same state... thank you so much for the video and photos sent of the board without even asking. Professional, friendly, easy to work with and an exceptionally beautiful board!

My wife and I stopped by for opening day today. We've been fans of their donuts and coffee from…read moretheir Waitsfield, VT location. The donuts prepared by Emma are amazing. Made with love, the donuts are hand-crafted from organic flour nearby in Charlotte, VT. My wife and I enjoy the churro donuts, which are an amazing treat. The donut is the inspiration for the business name. It's a French crueler donut twisted into a textured halo (see pic), expertly fried and then lightly dusted with cinnamon and sugar. The first bite is heavenly. The crisp texture of the exterior and the light custard interior make for one of the most flavorful and euphoria inducing experiences. The light strands of the interior dough and the texture of the crisp fried exterior are a wonderful mouth-feel and "Mmmmm" inducing delight. The selection from behind the barista bar is more than just coffee. Selections range from espresso, to latte, to chai, as well as herbal teas for the "not coffee" inclined. I ordered an Americano (see pic), which Tay prepared with perfection. I added a shot of maple syrup for sweetness and sipped in satisfaction. The interior is still in need of decoration but for an opening day, that in no way detracts from the experience. The fanbase is strong with Twisted Halo. They sold out within the first hour and continued to bake to keep up with demand. It was great to see friends connecting with friends as they arrived, conversed, and parted ways, making this the ultimate social spot for a morning or post lunch coffee and donut. I would highly recommend a visit and to take a moment to savor the flavors of Twisted Halo.

Stopped in on a busy Tuesday morning for some coffee and donuts. This place is cozy, welcoming, and…read moredelicious!

We engaged Fiddleheads to cater a birthday party for my husband and couldn't have been happier…read more Lisa, the owner/chef, came early and stayed late; jumping right into the kitchen and taking charge. With a few brief instructions on timing and where our serving pieces were I was completely free to concentrate on our guests and enjoy myself. She inspired confidence from the start and followed through. Her sense of timing and service was great--she kept the buffet table well supplied as people came back for seconds & thirds and she was engaging and friendly throughout. Now to the food--in a word, FABULOUS. All vegetarian; healthy, fresh, delicious & beautifully presented; her specialty. We started off with a wonderful Cheese Platter that was accompanied with dried figs, maple tamari glazed nuts, buckwheat chees straws and fresh fruit. Later, on the buffet table, we had Rustic Pizza Bites with goat cheese,butternut squash, camelized onions & fried sage, Sweet Pea Dumpings with Mint dipping sauce, Corn & Black Bean Cakes topped with a dollop of Guacamole, Vegetable Spring Rolls with a Thai Almond dipping sauce, and the best warm Artichoke Parmesean Dip EVER (so light & delicious, not heavy & greasy like the ususal). Everyone is still talking about the food. Even my meat and potaotes brother was happy! It was a filling yet light meal and so different from the usual buffet fare. I'd purchased a birthday cake and when it came time for that, Lisa jumped right in and took charge of cutting and serving. Her energy was boundless and I was left with a clean kitchen and leftovers that were placed in my fridge in well marked, tidily prepared containers....for a few days we happily ate that lovely party food and had fond memories of the day. I will definitely be doing business with Fiddleheads again. Check her out.

Fiddleheads Cuisine catered my wedding, in Concord, Vermont. The menu, which I'll include below)…read morewas tailored to our specifications and accommodated our many vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and omnivorous guests. Working with Lisa was comfortable and easy. She responded promptly to emails and phone calls. Though we repeatedly changed our menu, and increased the guest count, Lisa never once declined a requested change. Since we had no official wedding coordinator for our small affair (40 guests), Lisa wisely requested that we provide her with a point-person who could answer any questions during meal preparation. My aunt served in this role, and said that Lisa was very pleasant and easy to work with. The food reviews by all of our guests were overwhelmingly positive. Many people said is was the best wedding dinner they had ever had (that was certainly true for my wife and me). Considering that the guests comprised a large range of dining preferences and dietary restrictions, the positive reviews are that much more impressive. Despite the small size of our wedding, Lisa and her helper were never intrusive. In fact, had she not found my wife and I to complement us and say farewell, I hardly would have known she was present. I would highly recommend Fiddleheads Cuisine for any small event requiring catering. Also, based on my experience, I suspect that the community-supported kitchen service, cooking classes, and in-home cooking service provided by Fiddleheads are all equally meritorious and excellent. Here is the menu Fiddleheads prepared for our wedding: Appetizers -- Corn Scallion Fritters topped with Cilantro Almond Aioli (v/gf) -- Sweet Pea Dumplings stuffed with Herbed Cashew Cheese with Zesty Mint Dipping Sauce (v) Vegetable Sides -- Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Peas, Watermelon Radish, Tamari Toasted Almonds and Chives in a Zesty Ginger Dressing (v/gf) Entrées -- Eggplant Rollatinis with a Cashew Pesto Filling and Sundried Tomato Sauce (v/gf- not tree nut free) -- Chicken Marbella braised Browned Chicken served with a Sweet Caper-red Wine Sauce (gf) -- Vegetable Neopolitan stacked high with garlicky smashed cannelloni beans, grilled portabella, roasted red pepper and fresh basil drizzle served over herbed quinoa (gf/v)