I've been coming to Morningside Bakery for a little over a year now and it is the epicenter of this cute little town. They have everything I love for morning coffee n a bagel or pastries. I've worked my way through their bakery cases for breakfast and lunch. Most recently, I finally tried the much raved about wood fired pizzas and they are exceptional! My favorite is the Matt's! Living in NI it's trying to find a place that holds a candle to back home - this surpasses even some Jersey staples. read more

Delicious pastries, croissants, sandwiches and friendly service. Have been for both breakfast & lunch

If it's made and you need to purchase it ( any type of food) They have it! This place is as laid back as you will find! The bakery / sandwich shop is fantastic!! Oh, the wood fire pizza is amazing!! I can't say enough about this place!! read more

I came here several times with my family while visiting Vermont to move my youngest brother in for college and it was nice! The service was friendly and they have a nice variety of baked goods. I love the vibe of a mini market! I forgot to take pictures! read more

The turkey blt panini was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend! And the pumpkin banana chocolate chip bread was too!! read more

Morningside Bakery - Turkey BLT panini - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Vermont

What an amazing place -- coffee, pastries, wines; even pizza. The staff is more like friends and family. It feels like the heart a community. read more

Came here 3 times during our Friday-Sunday trip to Brandon, VT. Clearly a family run establishment that serves up delicious breakfast and lunch. We tried their breakfast sandwich, lunch sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. All exactly what we needed! There's indoor and outdoor seating and the service is friendly and efficient. Not many options in Brandon, but Morningside is definitely a no brainer. read more

Matt and Carri took a successful bakery to a new level. Now with a wood fired pizza, revived gourmet food items, including craft cheese and sausages, an excellent selection of local craft beers and a great selection of wines and, of course a bakery counter filled with offerings from sweet to savory. Welcoming staff who remember your names. With outdoor seating adjacent to waterfalls in a quaint VT downtown... It doesn't get better than this. read more

I really like this bakery/restaurant; the food is excellent and in general so is the service. The "meh" rating is due to the tacky payment set up and attempts to manipulate customers into leaving tips for counter service. Tired of employees staring at the screen while you pay and looking disappointed that they didn't win the lottery. I go less often because I can't stand places that do this. Please, 1 - get rid of the tip screen. Stop begging for tips. better yet, stop accepting tips. 2 - pay your people a decent, living wage. 3 - raise prices if that's the only way to do it. Many of us would rather pay more and not deal with the emotional baggage of employees drooling over the very visible tip screen. It's tacky, it's obnoxious, and you would have more business if just paid people and didn't require customers to supplement employee wages. read more

As was our first time visiting this fine establishment...last summer, excellent! Our second time there today. We came down from Hinesburg. Such an impressive Bake shop, Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizzeria, great, great wine selection and quality grocery goods everywhere. Many Italian grocery items you can not find in a traditional grocery store. Check out the shelves adjacent to the seating and Wine area. I wanted to buy one of everything. Paul was on the oven today. Last time it was owner Matt. Both times I was fortunate enough to sneak out back and "talk shop" with each of them. Both welcomed my interest / we talked about pizza procedures...ingredients they use...it was good. I wasn't shunned away / each made me feel welcome. They know their stuff folks!!!! They defiantly set themselves apart from many many other shops. An obvious passion for what they do and commitment to quality. And it shows. Only place I know of in this neck of the woods that uses real San Marzano D.O.P. Tomatoes from Italy. Vermont Smoke and Cure Pepperoni made here in Hinesburg! And I believe they use Sausage made in Barre....as said, all Quality Products, I can attest! Our pizzas came out absolutely perfect, a few lightly charred bubbles on the crust, great undercarriage and "Roll Your Eyes" Flavor. Could not have been better. Hot and Delicious. My wife had the Margherita with VT. Fresh Mozzarella cut Basil leafs, while I had the tried and true Cheese Pizza. Both had that extra touch that shows they care...just the right amount of drizzle of EVOO. Lucky for all those who live in Brandon or close by. If you desire Quality Bakery Products, Neapolitan Pizza, Grocery Goods and Great Wines from around the globe at affordable prices......and great friendly service.... this is a place you must go to! Great service on the front counter also. Friendly, courteous, warm. Five stars. Great Job! Pizza hours vary, so check web site or call. Bravo! Yup,....a small family owned Bakery and Pizza shop. We need more of these kinds of businesses. Signed, Dave & Rachel. Former Pizzeria owners. read more

They have more packaged items and wine than baked goods now. Staff are cranky too. Boo! Time for a new bakery search. read more

Their pizza is amazing. I could eat this everyday. I also love that they have a little wine room. Everyone has always been very nice and they have some fun specialty grocery items. I like going down towards the end of the day and grabbing a few pastries to warm up for breakfast the next day. read more

Went to Gourmet Providence since they changed owners and had such a better experience! The place looks like a millions bucks! You can actually walk through the store! The awesome barista with glasses is a GEM! She makes the best Carmel iced latte and is the nicest person! I tried your bagels and cream cheese. They were the BEST I've had in a long time! Keep up the amazing work! read more

Morningside Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Vermont

Stopped in today and got the Vermonter sandwich, blueberry muffin and blueberry pie. All were excellent. Had the ginger and peanut butter cookies last week and both had great taste and texture. The service was friendly and attentive. We'll be back soon! read more

This place is so cute and fantastic! Good selection of wine and cheeses. Plus lots of crackers, pasta, sauces, honey for great gifts or to stock your house up. Also a cafe with great coffee drinks and you can order cakes and stuff to go. Best all - 10% off if you buy 6 bottles of wine...which I always do read more

Had the best pizza here yesterday!!! I hope they keep offering it. Love the new owners and everything they're doing to create such a great place for the community! read more

Dropped in by chance, and took home 2 pastries - a chocolate bombe type and a Tartine layered with 3 kinds of chocolate mousse. SO GOOD! Wished I had bought a few more pastries. This will be on my list of places to hit if we ever come back to this area. read more

Matt is awesome! Love the bakery. Pizza is a treat. Flourless chocolate cake is to die for

Disappointment. I've just got back from a wonderful weekend in Vermont. And I was really exited about this cheese... Long story short, I was on my way back home from Vermont. I checked reviews and picked this place on my way home. I was really exited about local croissants, which is by the way was not so fresh, but more I was super exited about cheese from local (Brandon) farm. I love cheese, I can eat cheese day and night, so I picked it, and even checked a date on a pack. I would not suggest this place to anyone. It's super sad, because they killed my cheese mood for a night... be careful people. read more

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Solid selections of wine, fresh bread, local products, and wonderful pastries! Great place! read more

Morningside Bakery - Local cheese, meat, and bread made at the gourmet provence! - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Vermont

New owners have made some great changes, with more to come. Nice updates throughout the bakery. New staff is great and new food options are delicious. They've improved the space and atmosphere and there's always something new when I go in now. New coffee machine, too! Great improvements. read more

Commenter Ashley H has no idea what she is talking about.... so much has changed with ownership and it's for the better!!! The pizza is amazing, the atmosphere is way less cluttered, owners are friendly and in the know about what people like! oh and try the ice cream... you won't regret it! read more

Friendly atmosphere and service, great coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Cozy wine room in which to enjoy your food. Yummy new offerings daily. Can always find a yummy treat. Really enjoy my visits. read more

This place is awesome. The ladies that waited on me were very pleasant with many smiles. I'm going to have to go back often to try other stuffed croissants. The chocolate and strawberry cream were so yummy. I plan on going back when I have more time to look at the whole place. Congrats to the new owners!! read more

Excellent food and pastries, and lovely ambiance! But the older lady at the front serving customers was extremely rude, snarky and downright unprofessional. She literally snapped at me multiple times as she was taking my very basic order and made a sarcastic comment at me when I was checking out, as I was actively trying to be pleasant. Ruined the whole experience. Very unfortunate choice of person to work there, as the rest of the place was great. One of the rudest employees I have ever experienced anywhere. read more

Ugh. $50 for a birthday cake which was so dry. Disappointed to say the least. It was decorated beautifully and the frost was sweet and delicious, but you also have to nail the cake part. read more

Very cute place with lots of wine choices! They have an adorable seating area that overlooks the creek. I had a cheesecake, and it was great! Would highly recommend read more

Morningside Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Vermont

This is a little gem of a bakery in a town where such fine things didn't recently exist. I grew up just north of Brandon and until Gourmet Provence and Cafe Provence opened on the main street a handful of years ago, Brandon was becoming a bit of a cultural ghost town. Fortunately, fine food attracts tourists and foodies and the like, and now people have more of a reason to visit Brandon. Lots of little shops have opened their doors in recent years, though whether Brandon can make an economic comeback is still up in the air... The two owners of Gourmet and Cafe Provence are from the Provence region of France. The husband, a chef, is the creator of some fabulous food! Many probably thought the French owners took quite a gamble opening their shops in Brandon, which is a lovely town to look at, but didn't have much commerce or boast any great restaurants until these shops moved in. Gourmet Provence is especially known for its pastries, made-to-order cakes and elegant desserts, but the store also has a nice selection of local cheeses, patés, gourmet condiments and Vermont specialty products, as well as imported vinegars and organic pastas. For lunch the shop offers panini, sandwiches and wraps, as well as salads. I love their quiche Lorraine. The selection is always changing. Additionally, Gourmet Provence's specialty gift room has Pre de Provence Soaps, La Rochere Glassware and April Cornell linens, and the wine room has hundreds of local, domestic and imported wines. I only go to Brandon to eat at Gourmet Provence or its sister restaurant Cafe Provence. It's a beautiful little town with lovely old houses and vistas. In its hay day more than a century ago, the town must have been bustling with business and wealth (as the large and lovely old houses that line the streets would indicate). I highly recommend Brandon for a day excursion. Visit Gourmet Provence or Cafe Provence, you're sure to like one or both! read more

Morningside Bakery - Fruit tart - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Vermont

I once wrote a review about Gourmet Provence, Bakery, when it was under the previous owner, but I can see it was removed. That's okay. It was not favorable. BUT since the new owners have taken over I am over the moon happy! It was the weird customer service that turned me off before. I'd be followed from case to case being asked "Do you know what you want yet?", over & over like they were always trying to hurry me along. I'd say "I'd like to look in the cases for a minute" & the employee would continue to follow me from case to case staring at me over the case. I never could even look at the menu without being stared at & asked if I knew what I wanted yet! But now? I LOVE going in! I'm greeted when I go in but I am allowed to peruse the selections in peace. I never even knew they had a back room before! The coffee is EXCELLENT & I can finally try some different pastries & have a chance to look at the menu board. And at the selection of cold drinks in the coolers. The store is now a clean, less cluttered, airy, cheerful, & inviting environment. Even the employees seem much happier! I met the new owner, Matt, shortly after they took over. He is very personable & I could tell he wants to make this a "go-to" place rather than a stop while passing through place. I now make it a point to go at least once a week. I am VERY happy to support this small local neighborhood business. Well done!!! be like those yummy sticky buns & stick around!!! read more

Consistent quality, great service, friendly people. If something isn't right, they will always make it right. Love this place.

Best collection of rosés I've seen outside Languedoc. Killer bakery. Broad range of foodie gifts. Great! read more

Morningside Bakery - Best collection of rosés I've seen outside Languedoc. Killer bakery. Broad range of foodie gifts. Great! - Bakeries Near Me - Brandon, Vermont

Stopped by this bakery cafe a few times. Each time was absolutely awful. An apple pie was undercooked and much too sweet. This was a most embarrassing hostess gift. I'm not sure how you can ruin a simple fruit tart but they sure managed it:pastry pale and undercooked, custard separating and tasteless, Fruits were sour tasting. Roulade was dry and over sweet. The Smores cupcake was inedible. I would never have gone back to this bakery but it was new and the only one in town. It certainly hasn't improved with time. When registering complaints to owner, she did take notes although we were advised that "it all looked good and we don't taste everythng" In fairness the ham and cheese croissant was fine. read more

So pleasantly surprised to find this awesome addition to Brandon! Visited twice during the weekend. Fabulous lattes...got some breakfast treats...a homemade muffin and spinach feta croissant. All made fresh and delicious. We didn't buy any of the products on display but we sure were tempted!! Brandon seems to be a growing little food Mecca. read more

Awesome breakfast sandwich. Such nice people. And the town is all revitalized. Definitely stop there on your way and stay for a while. Morning read more

Super cute store, but I had a very unpleasant experience with the woman at the cash register. I thought they served food and asked about a menu I saw (which was actually for Cafe Provence). She gave me a weird look and rudely told me that menu wasn't for them. I have never felt so disrespected in a place of business before. I won't be coming back despite the delicious cookies. read more

Delectable pastries with a french twist. Brandon is worth a stop!

A pleasant surprise after missing getting morning coffee in Middlebury. Best maple lattes and delicious croissants. Lovely little shop with many charming and authentic delights from Provence. Convenient location as we were driving Rt 7. Courteous staff. Wish we had the opportunity to try picnic. read more

Better than expected & the prices are very economical as one would think by looking at what appears to be an upscale joint

Picked up a croissant, a veggie wrap for lunch and picked up a box of organic whole wheat penne pasta. Everything was fantastic. They also have a surprisingly affordable and extensive selection of wines. If you're in Brandon, it's a must see. Oh, their creme brûlée is absolutely killer too! read more