My experience at August First was delightful. I ordered a maple latte as well as a maple biscuit-…read more (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!

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.

We are visiting Burlington and ordered Willow's online in advance. Our food was ready quickly. The…read morestaff was super friendly! We were greeted immediately and welcomed. They filled our coffee when we arrived so it was hot and fresh! The breakfast sandwiches were amazing and the hash browns were so good. I'm gluten free, and was so happy for the options!!! Small inside but cute inside- best for takeout. Highly recommend!!

Best lox sandwich in Vermont. From the crowd in line you'd think they were giving free tickets to…read moreMumford and Sons

Mirabelle's is without a doubt the best bakery I've been to in Vermont! Everything I've tried here…read morehas been fantastic but the standout is the crème brûlée cake. Probably the best cake I've ever had. Ever. A must try! My best friend served the crème brûlée cake at her wedding a few years ago and guests from out of the area still talk about it. The cinnamon rolls are also unique and out of this world. They look kind of dry compared to classic soft cinnamon rolls but I tried one because a lot of reviewers recommended them and they were incredible and not dry at all. They must use a laminated dough instead of a regular enriched yeasted dough so you get sweet cinnamon flavor in every flakey buttery bite.

Stopped in to grab some pastries and the selection was great! We got a ham pop over and it was…read morereally good. Prices were a little high but worth it for the quality.

Cute little cafe, decent pastries, very hipster vibe. Servers were friendly…read more My bar for coffee shops is getting higher as I visit and review more. Perfectly pleased with this place, but the competition is fierce and some folks are setting the bar very high. The top thing I will say about this place is the staff were friendly and very friendly about our child, which matters a lot, arguably it's the top decider of where I go these days. The coffee and pastries were good, but nothing special. We got the last breakfast sandwich, be warned inventory is limited, and it was hot on the outside and cold in the middle.

If you ever daydream about wandering the streets of Brooklyn and stumbling into a hole in the wall…read morebakery, Barrio is the place for you. The high molded ceilings and the minimalistic decor begs to be named hipster's paradise. I ordered a cinnamon bun. While the shape was odd and I was wary of the amount of icing, I could tell that the outside was crispy and crystallized even from behind the display case. The inside was cakey and soft in a delightful juxtaposition to the exterior. The icing was thick and creamy with notes of vanilla bean coming through in each bite lucky enough to get some icing on it. My only major critique would be this: where was the cinnamon in my cinnamon bun? Barrios has the ambiance old north enders flock to. We went mid morning on a Saturday and to our surprise there were still a few treats left. I got a latte and almond croissant! I was very pleased with the presentation for the almond croissant, and thought the dough was delightfully crispy. I wished for slightly more almond filling but overall I recommend the croissant, one of the best bakery spots in Burlington I've found so far. The hot latte hit the spot for a crisp fall morning and even though I got a small, I was energized for the full day. I would go back again, I would love to try some of the other pastries they had to offer!

Good place to stop and get a quick snack/lunch. The croissant (3.50 w/o tax) is flaky and is good…read moreenough on its own. Service is friendly and prompt. There is a bunch of tables for guests to linger and eat. They actually use real dishes. There is an open kitchen so you can see everything that they are making. A bathroom is also available for customer use.

Everything else there looked amazing but the fresh ginger snaps are IT! So velvety and light with…read morethe wildest punch of spice.

We stopped here for a quick coffee. This location wasn't busy, fairly large with plenty of seating…read moreinside. We got the maple latte which had a faint maple taste and coffee was fine. Oak milk substitution is $1.10 -- the highest I've probably ever seen it!

Stopped here to get a breakfast sandwich and some sweet treats. Service was friendly. The breakfast…read moresandwich was okay but not amazing. The coffee was just okay as well. Large open space with lots of seats. Overall over priced for what you get.

The counter customer service was very good. The sandwich menu was limited and they didn't have…read moremuch of a selection of meats. I ordered a sandwich with sliced chicken and bacon. The sandwich was tasty, but the bacon was not crispy and there wasn't much on the sandwich so I would not order it again. The breads and sweet treats looked incredible. And the drink menu, that's where it is at. There was some seating inside and a lot outside. Our table wasn't clean during the busy lunch hour. Overall a nice place if you want coffee, bread or sweets.

If you are looking for a nice sandwich before heading out on your drive to see all the fall colors…read moreand you're starting in Burlington, make sure to stop by Great Harvest. There is a solid selection of different breads and pastries. The staff is great, very helpful in deciding what to order. There is not very much seating inside but there is a ton of outdoor seating and space.

I placed a small order for a dozen Easter pops for a surprise a few years back and was delighted…read morewith the faux Peeps I received. Fresh. Delicious. Completely adorable, each a little different. (Will try to upload a photo.) Easy to order (a simple email thread). Easy to pay (yay, PayPal!). Easy to pick up. Very difficult to resist eating them all before gifting them! I've had the pleasure of sampling several other orders since then, and each has been great-looking and great-tasting. So good that this is what we had for our wedding instead of a traditional cake -- but I'll let my other half tell you about that. :)

The only Chinese bakery in Vermont and it's actually good! Prices are amazing here and the family…read moreis just as amazing. So many options you'd expect from a Chinese bakery. You got the classics like pork buns and egg tarts. Don't forget the noodles for lunch. They're amazing and loaded with protein. Love an actual flavorful meal for a good deal. Small cost vibe inside. Not much for seating since it's mostly a grab and go spot. I like how they rotate the menu on weekends. Super nice staff so I will definitely be returning.

New to town and I'm very happy I stopped by to try this place. Ken, wife and staff are very…read morefriendly and helpful with any questions. I was hungry so I tried a few things. I also returned the next following week to try more. Unfortunately they only have two small tables to seat two people at each but that doesn't matter to me. It's the food and drinks that matter. The cheesecakes are so delicious. I tried three different black iced teas. Naturally sweetened. Pork buns taste good. I can't wait to go back again and try new items.

I recently went to Boxcar for the first time, and then again for a second time and let me tell you…read moretheir coffee is DELICIOUS! I got a lavender latte which is so hard to find elsewhere, and they have EXCELLENT baked goods they make fresh right there which are decorated the absolute cutest! The whole atmosphere is so cozy and inviting, and the staff are always so friendly. 11/10 recommend! Def my favorite bakery in the area now

It's all delicious. Coffee, even more importantly, is good. Folks working the counter are pleasant…read more The place is very clean; ditto for the bathrooms. I only wish they had fresh bread later in the day; they often run out. Also, I appreciate the bulletin board. The end.