The only Chinese bakery in Vermont and it's actually good! Prices are amazing here and the family is 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. read more

New to town and I'm very happy I stopped by to try this place. Ken, wife and staff are very friendly 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. read more

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Ken and Mama Liu helped us cater desserts for our traditional Chinese tea ceremony! Very communicative and helped us arrange pick up for maximum freshness. We ordered wife cakes, egg tarts, and mochis. Our guests loved EVERYTHING, especially the egg tarts! We'll definitely be stopping by everytime we're in the area! read more

An Asian bakery in Vermont?! I remember when this place opened up a few years ago. My schoolmates and I were elated that we could get Chinese style baked yummies without having to go out of state. More recently visiting Vermont a few years later, we picked up a bunch of buns, savory and sweet, to bring to a reunion of sorts. I recalled that we got cream buns and pork buns, all tasty. I haven't been able to personally step foot in the bakery, given the timing arrangements we had, but everything I have eaten from this bakery has been yummy. I especially loved what was like guabao, a "Chinese style hamburger," though I'm not sure how Morning Light called it. It had warm saucy pork and lettuce on a soft fluffy bao. I was truly impressed, especially as a born and raised Californian. read more

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First time here and will have to return! They were closing up and had wife buns left, so I grabbed one and was pleasantly surprised by the very unique flavor and texture of the pastry as well as the price. Will return earlier in the day read more

Morning Light Bakery - Wife bum - Bakeries Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Friendly, quick service and affordable buns! The roasted pork and pineapple are delicious.

So good! So friendly! We enjoyed several different buns based on other reviewers' recommendations: curry chicken, roasted pork, and coconut. All of them were flavorful with a wonderful, light but slightly chewy bun texture. We also loved the delightful egg tart and the mango mochi. Our order was ready quickly, and the staff were incredibly nice. Don't hesitate to stop here! read more

Adorable hole-in the wall vibes bakery. Always fresh, always delicious, always a kind person behind the counter. Everything they offer is so delicious that the decision feels impossible each time. Pineapple buns are my favorite. Bravo, Morning Light! read more

What a wonderful surprise to stumble upon this little gem! A short walk away from the Winooski Sunday farmer's market, this is the kind of food that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime snack. Super warm & friendly service here, and the yummiest food choices! We tried the (hot) Hong Kong Milk Tea...and are counting down the days til they open again so we can get another. It is THAT GOOD. We also tried: Sesame Ball - I had no idea they only make this every other weekend! This is always my fave, but the usual red bean filling is my least fave part of it. However! The way they make the red bean filling here - lighter, less sweet, who knows what makes it SO DELICIOUS, but it IS. What a treat! Strawberry Mochi - a whole, fresh, chocolate-covered strawberry is wrapped in super squishy-soft mochi. Perfectly lightly sweet! Mango Mochi - fresh mango chunks in the middle of that squishy-soft mochi, rolled in coconut. Yummy! Curry Chicken Bun - the soft bread bun ob this is less sweet than the traditional ones. The curry flavor is milder, too. Definitely a great choice! BBQ Pork Bun - mmmm, a soft bbq pork bun that is like delish comfort food. A must try! There are so many other things I want to try! I'll be back very soon for the Hot Dog bun, the Tuna Mayo bun, the egg tart, the custard, taro, & pineapple buns, and of course that hot Hong Kong Milk Tea! read more

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Very friendly staff and went out of their way to accommodate me! I wanted to order a cake and some pastries for my friend's birthday and the owner was able to put together everything for me and make an exception to deliver it 10 miles away. (He even included 3 extra egg tarts complimentary!!) My friend was very happy and I can't thank the owner enough to help me surprise my friend! So pleasantly surprised to have found and Asian bakery in the area. read more

Morning Light Bakery - Fruit cake, Mochi, Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

Good lord what a wonderful place. It's only got about 4 chairs, but there is a beautiful park about a block away on the river where you could eat. I was killing time in Burlington after dropping of my business partner for a flight which was a few hours before mine. I was just looking for a place to get a coffee and sit down. BUT, I discovered something much better. A wonderful bakery. The cold coffee was excellent, but the pork belly bun was one of the best things I have ever eaten. The staff is very courteous and professional. If I lived in this lovely town, I would go here at least once a week. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Some of the best pork buns I've ever had. Delicious and moist chunks of sweet pork with a soft, chewy and slightly sweet bun wrapped around. They are made several times throughout the day so they are always fresh and often times hot. I've had the pineapple pastry as well, which is also tasty. The buns are about $2 and 2 fill me up. Walking distance to the Winooski circle and very quick access off I-89. read more

I never leave reviews but I just have to support this business in any way I can. I absolutely adore this place... the food is *amazing.* I always get a chicken curry bun, but I've also had the pineapple, cream, and ham and cheese buns, and they're all amazing. But for real, do yourself a favor and get an egg tart. And also, the guy who works behind the counter is so just so nice. Once I went close to when they were leaving and he gave me a few extra buns for free, and it made my day. read more

Cute and very small little pastry shop; delicious and affordable offerings. The man behind the counter was patient and kind; he suggested the coffee Swiss roll and it was to die for! We got a couple of savory and sweet rolls, all were fresh and tasty! I like that they offer a punch card for boba, as I am a complete fiend for them so I will definitely be back! read more

As a Bay Area gal with a bone-deep love of pork buns and boba, Morning Light is a miraculous new development in my life. I adore the interesting varieties of boba, the astonishingly sweet and hot Hong Kong style milk tea, delicate matcha swiss roll cakes, comforting hot dog buns, spicy pork belly bao......... ok, let's be real, I love everything on the menu. The staff are *so* friendly. They do special pastries around Lunar New Year, too. You can order online for pickup, or gather around the service window to wait with other Winooski bao enthusiasts. The prices are a steal, given the quality and love that go into their food! Morning Light forever and always read more

I just discovered this shop this morning when I had a bubble tea craving. The drinks and pastries (both sweet and savory) all are phenomenally delicious. We specifically got the pineapple bun, coconut bun, egg tarts, pork belly bao, mango bubble tea, and taro bubble tea with mango popping bubbles. Can't wait to try their beautiful cakes next time. The people who run the shop are just the nicest. will definitely be coming back frequently. Pork belly bao is not pictured because my partner ate it before I could take a pic. read more

Morning Light Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

What a beautiful little gem! The food is scrumptious and will be your new addiction. Friendly environment full of smiles and thank you's. You'll be so glad you stopped by to enjoy a sweet and savory bun or a fresh tangy pudding. This has now been my partner and I's weekly getaway treat. Sometimes we have to hold back from going several days in a row, it's that delicious. read more

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I love Morning Light Bakery! I've been going here weekly since I got back from China. Some of the best Hong Kong breads and drinks you can find in the surrounding area. Morning Light is a small corner shop. Only can seat 4 people at 2 tables, so it's better to order and go. It is a family run establishment. The family is from Hong Kong! Very friendly and they make connections with customers like me! I enjoy the bubble tea very much. They have a good selection and it is expanding as I continue to go. The pastries and breads are fresh and delicious. Fantastic price especially on the breads (only $2 each!) Keep your eye out for weekend specials! read more

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Thrilled to have this place within walking distance. Amazing handmade buns and sweet teas that aren't too expensive, morning light has become a weekly treat (and sometimes more than that even). The staff is incredibly friendly, and they seem to be adding new stuff all the time. If you're in the area and want a snack or an amazing lunch on the go, this place is excellent. read more

This place is great. Love love love the passion fruit iced tea and all the different buns. We've tried most of them at this point and they are all delicious, you can't really go wrong. Egg tarts are also wonderful. But, my most favorite thing to get here is the pork belly bun. I have tried for years to make bao buns at home to varying degrees of success. I don't need to try anymore, these are the best ones in the area and they have them everyday. I've also gotten some of their cakes and they are delicious as well. The "swiss" rolls are fluffy and light and don't even get me started on that passion fruit cheesecake. You can go here just to get coffee or bubble tea, but they have so much good stuff you'd be missing out. Just go and enjoy! read more

Absolutely fantastic, gives Race St in Philly a run for it's money. Every baked item was soft, fresh, and delicious, and we tried many on our picnic lunch. The bao was world class as well (just be sure to request no cilantro if you are someone for whom it tastes like soap). Bubble tea was also delicious! read more

most amazing place on earth! i'm from long island (somewhat near queens) so i've had a lot of exposure to asian cuisine (im also chinese myself). i've been to countless dim sum and countless specialty bubble tea shops, but nothing beats morning light!!! my absolute favorite now you have to try them! and get their pork buns too! (steamed or baked or both) update: somehow i forgot to mention how amazing their service is too... i absolutely LOVE the few people who work there! (it might be family owned). SUCH nice people and so amazing to see when i'm getting my food. this whole joint really brightens my mood each time i go! read more

Morning Light Bakery - classic bubble milk tea and the best egg tarts ever - Bakeries Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

So good. Char siu baos are coated in a sweet but savory syrup and are great on a cool morning. Bubble drinks are pretty solid even at 8am. Pork belly bao was really tender with spicy sauce. It was more of a small sandwich than a bao. The egg tart was flakey and sweet. The pineapple bao was sweet with pineapple chunks and a pineapple powder crust. read more

If I could rate 6 stars, I would. Visiting Vermont from NYC, we came to this bakery having eaten many a Chinese baked goodies. We ordered a pork bun, curry chicken bun, pork belly steamed bun, and a red bean bun. Every single bun was an absolute delight, better then any I've had before. The warm fresh buns had to have been baked in love, the fresh curry chicken was outstanding. Steamed pork bun was better then those I've had even in Flushing, NY. Everything was wonderful, can't recommend this place enough! read more

This place is such a delight! Friendly folks and delicious baked goods. I particularly love the ham and cheese rolls and the coconut rolls. Pair it with a bubble tea and enjoy a relaxing snack on the river front benches down the hill. I love supporting this business - they so clearly love what they do! read more

Morning Light Bakery - Ham and Cheese roll - Bakeries Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

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I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their pineapple bun (a go-to fav of mine). Given how tiny the bakery was, I'm glad they limited the assortment of breads that they made, and focused on quality rather than quantity. For my first time, I tried their pineapple bun and their boba tea. Both were made according to Hong Kong styles (personally I am more accustomed to Taiwanese styles, but hey I'm not complaining: Asian food is Asian food in VT and I'll take what I can get). The bun was soft and doughy just how I liked it, and had a creamy filling on the inside, making for a delicious morning pastry. The boba themselves were not as chewy as I would have liked, but nothing strongly amiss there. I would love to come back and try more of their other buns! What a great find in Winooski! read more

I've been going here since 2019 and they never miss. Everything is super good, the employees are very welcoming, and their Facebook is always being updated w/ info on store hours and specialty items. If you're in the area definitely check them out. The pork buns are my favorite, and their bubble tea is also super great. I haven't tried any of their cakes personally but I've only heard good things. read more

Let me tell you a little bit about myself before going on to the review... I LOVE asian bakeries. I used to visit family regularly in Taiwan and without a fail, my siblings and I would get off the airplane, head straight to a bakery, fill a bag full of fresh egg tarts, buns and cakes, and feast at my parent's home. It was the best. It's been 10 years since I last went to Taiwan and partaken of this ritual, but when my coworker told me that an asian bakery had opened up in Winooski, I nearly fell off my chair as I started drooling and imagined bringing home a bag of goodies. Morning Light Bakery did not disappoint! I got a HK milk tea and a red bean bun fresh out of the oven. Both were spot on, the bun was soft, the texture just right, not too sweet and I'm pretty sure the filling was made in-house (not from a can)! The milk tea was also exactly the flavor I expected: strong tea & lots of milk. A pineapple bun, ham bun, tuna bun, and wife cake also made it home, barely. All were very good, but the pineapple & red bean buns were definitely standouts. As the other reviewer Jamie R. said, "Just go! Go now!" Reasonable prices, family owned business, great addition to Winooski! P.S. I know it's a Hong Kong bakery, so the style is a bit different from Taiwanese bakeries, but there is a lot of overlap. read more

Excellent buns for the Vermont area another surprise for Vermont just like California Asian bakeries

Wonderful place to get delicious treats and drinks at an affordable price! Great customer service, great atmosphere, and delicious food! I couldn't ask for anything else read more

Morning Light Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Winooski, Vermont

This place is so amazing!!! Every single thing I tried was sooo good!! My fav is the pork buns and the veggie and meat steamed buns and their mango tapioca pudding is out of this world will for sure be back there and recommend to friends read more

Excellent service, have almost tried every bun and can recommend them all except the hotdog bun (but I'm not really a fan of hotdogs). Would strongly recommend the Belly Boa and an iced coffee with bubbles. This is exactly the kind of business that makes this town a better place. read more

Love it here!! My favorite things are the Swiss rolls, mango bubble tea and the veggie bao buns. The staff are so kind and friendly and the orders are always ready on time. This place is a hidden gem and my only wish is that they were open more days of the week! read more

These folks went above and beyond for me. They bent over backwards to make sure I got the passionfruit cheesecake I wanted in time for a very special event. The dessert was a hit, and the person of honor (a cheesecake connoisseur) said it was the best he had ever had. Top marks across the board, I will go out of my way to give this bakery my business in the future!! read more

I feel so lucky to have Morning Light Bakery within a 20 minute drive from my house. Everything is so tasty- my favorites being the regular tea with mango boba, pineapple bun, and their spicy pork belly bao. And can't forget the mango pudding. Not only is the food delicious, but the service is spectacular. You can tell they are truly good people who enjoy sharing their offerings with the community. read more

People working there are so nice! The iced tea with boba was great and so was the mango mousse cake. They have so many options I'm gonna have to go more and more to try them all :) read more

SO DELICIOUS! This adorable mom and pop Hong Kong style bakery is incredible. Highly recommend the pineapple buns, but nothing will disappoint. Classic boba tea, roasted pork buns, egg & coconut tarts....you will inhale them aggressively while smiling like a happy idiot. Just go! Go now! read more

So glad this place opened. The buns are delicious- the dough on all of their choices is perfect. We especially enjoyed the pork buns. The people who work there were so sweet. Highly recommend. read more

I got the pineapple bread, an egg tart, and the original milk bubble tea and all were scrumptious. The pineapple bread has the yummiest cookie-like coating on top! The employees were SO NICE! I went outside after I ordered just to attend to my dog, and before I knew it, one of the employees brought out my drink order and was super friendly. Best baked goods matched with the best service. read more

I love myself a Pork Bun, and this place does not disappoint. Clean, Friendly atmosphere. I will definitely be making this a regular spot to stop at in the mornings. read more