Cute little cafe, decent pastries, very hipster vibe. Servers were friendly. 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. read more

my go-to neighborhood spot for a coffee and a sweet treat ! the brown sugar iced latte and an almond croissant always hit the spot, would recommend read more

If you ever daydream about wandering the streets of Brooklyn and stumbling into a hole in the wall bakery, 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! read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Almond croissant, latte, cinnamon buns - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

This is a hidden gem. A great neighborhood cafe filled with happy patrons. The staff were efficient and friendly and knew the product well. The croissants were flaky and buttery. The almond croissant had the right amount of buttery crisp exterior and tender, moist interior layers. I'll be back in my next visit to the city. read more

SUCH a delicious chocolate croissant The people who worked there seemed really nice! Bit too crowded for a Sunday morning - it's a bit off the beaten path Successful take on an iced cappuccino read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Bakery case - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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such a sweet spot for a morning chat :) lots of pastry options with a few savory breakfast bites as well. incredibly aesthetic and kind staff. highly recommend the brown sugar latte! read more

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What a gem this place was! Really good maple latte, but the biscuit was worth coming back. I am glad I don't live near here, or it would affect my weight loss goals something fierce. read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Maple latte - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Compared to other coffee shops in Burlington, I wasn't a fan of my experience here. Maybe I have to give it another shot? I got a latte but I tasted very burnt and not typical? I have heard of this spot a lot but just wasn't satisfied with my experience. the interior is also always busy and they don't have much variety in drinks :/ read more

Nice place! I like to sit outside with my coffee and a pastry. Friendly place! I will be back to try more of the menu.

It's such a cute coffeeshop and bakery. It was about time for lunch, so I ordered a ham and cheese sandwich. The bread was so soft and tasty and the sandwich was very filling. Lots of windows to look out and provides great natural light. It's a nice neighborhood establishment with great offerings for breakfast and lunch. read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - ham and cheese sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The mocha was good, the raspberry and chocolate muffin was also good, the breakfast sandwich may have been good if I didn't have to eat it cold. Who sells a cold breakfast sandwich? Also the selection of options was so much smaller than what I was expecting from previous reviews and photos. Kinda bummed out by the experience. It's tiny inside and all the tables were taken with people on their laptops. Fine, but disappointing when you just want to sit and enjoy your purchase. The bathroom was dirty but at least it flushed and had soap and paper towels. read more

Super local cafe with the bakery next door, one of our favorite longtime spots for pastry and croissants. Personal favorite is their sweet chocolate croissant or the savory ham and cheese croissant - both are super delicate and buttery, endless flaky layers of goodness! Whether you're getting just a coffee to go or settling into on of the books to sip and snack, it's a reliable spot to relax or do some work. Parking is tight on North Winooski, but turn onto Decatur St or Intervale, walk a half block and you'll do fine. Well worth getting your steps in. read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - The bakery, hard at work! - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

A perfect neighborhood cafe! Stumbled upon this place one Sunday morning when I was in the area and needed coffee. Cafe was busy with locals, staff was friendly and efficient. Very good baked offerings. Was going to order a chocolate croissant but I heard the little girl behind me in line say "Daddy there's only 1 chocolate croissant left!". I went with the almond and was not disappointed. Oh, let's not forget a PERFECT cortado!! read more

The cafe/bakery is pretty small. It doesn't look like the normal cafe I usually go to. The line is pretty long as I noticed staff here are friendly and like to chitchat with people, which takes a longer time. While I think it is very nice of them, I was on my way to a meeting, thus noticed how long of a time they were taking. It was so long that the guy that had been waiting in front of me decided to leave in the middle of waiting. He probably ran out of time and had to go. Honestly, I can relate since my Lyft ride was just outside waiting for me to pick up a pastry! I waited in the long for a few minutes before I was able to get to the front and order myself a chocolate croissant. They were completely out of regular croissants so I only got to pick up a chocolate one. I also ordered a ginger lemongrass tea. Both were very good and exceeded my expectations. For such a small shop, I am quite impressed. If I were back in town, I'd be willing to stop by again and would be happy to get the same thing. Chocolate croissant (it's hard to get it right, ya know!) and a tea, to go. :) read more

Cozy spot with friendly staff. I got the chai despite a recent review warning not to. It's great, just thoroughly spiced. Almond croissant was pretty good. Planning on returning! read more

Had the most delicious almond croissant and cafe au lait. They had flavored sugars you could add such as vanilla, chocolate, and pumpkin spice which I though was really fun read more

Still one of my favorite coffee shops and bakeries to visit in Burlington. Grateful for my return visit this past Monday for Mondays with Mariko and Yelp. I think it's a combination of the beautiful display of pastries, fresh flowers on the tables and wide array of natural sugars that win me over. Might I also add that the natural light that floods the room is perfect for food/drink photos? Per usual, I can't wait for my next visit to Barrio Bakery. read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Perfection. Mexican mocha with a side of tulips. - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Pastries terrible. Service terrible. Complaining, rude. Coffee decent. I don't know what was up with the people behind the counter and maybe they were just having a bad day but what the heck. read more

I tried one of their savory biscuits, which is sold at Tight Squeeze Coffee Shop on College Street. It was a bacon, cheddar, and rosemary biscuit. DELICIOUS! I usually find biscuit to be a bit dry, but this was a moist, every so slightly chewy, savory biscuit. It didn't crumble like most biscuits. The edges of the biscuits are even better then the center, if that's possible. They cut the biscuits in a square, so there is plenty of edge, so no need to fight for a corner piece like when to buy a piece of brownie. :-) read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Bacon Cheddar Rosemary Biscuit. So good, I couldn't wait to take the photo first. - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

If you are one of those people who (like me) gets a kick out of cozy cafe ambiance, look no further. Barrio is a great spot to take a friend, get coffee or tea, and sit and chat in the relaxing atmosphere. Also great for doing work-- I bring my laptop or a book here and set up shop. The music they play is varied and great, and the staff is super down to earth. I haven't had a ton of their pastries but I like what I've had so far! They have this lemon lavender tea cake which is as cute as it sounds. My dad (who is an excellent baker/pastry connoisseur himself) got a coconut caramel croissant and hasn't stopped talking about it since. read more

I love Panadero! This bakery is run by a husband and wife duo, which makes it all the more charming. Panadero has recently expanded into the adjacent unit and now serves espresso and lunch sandwiches and soup in additional to their breads and pastries. Their croissants are amazing and some of the best I've ever had. The chocolate croissant is very popular and they frequently run out by the early afternoon (I happened to snag the last one!). The orange-hazelnut pastry was just as delicious. If you don't have a craving for sweets, try the savory biscuit, which has ham, cheese, and sage baked right into it. It's one of my favorites and gives Red Lobster's cheesy biscuits a run for their money. Panadero also bakes a different loaf of bread everyday for $5 (chipotle cheddar was on Thursday). A French baguette was $3 and the slightly larger and wider loaf of battard was $4. All of their baked goods were reasonably priced; nothing was more than $5. Panadero is definitely a hidden gem in the Old North End. read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Such a cute bakery and cafe in Burlington! Came here and got an iced coffee and a chocolate croissant which was delicious. Staff was friendly and service was quick. Would absolutely come back here again! read more

I've been here a few times and the bakery items are great! I love their ham and cheese croissant - it's perfectly flaky and crunchy. Not sure if I had what they consider their pizza because I got it during "bakery" hours but it was so good! The crust was like focaccia rather than your usual pizzeria thin crust. I've had their matcha and chai lattes and they were good but too milky for me. I like the variety of sugars that they have available too. Overall I'd say this is an awesome bakery to check out! read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I LOVE THIS BAKERY! My favorite mornings start with a wonderful ham-sage biscuit and a cup of coffee from Panadero. I also highly recommend their savory croissants. The food is good and the prices are great and the folks behind the counter are so nice! read more

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Due to COVID I ordered the take and bake chocolate croissants. They were beyond delicious. Can't wait to sit inside on a cold Vermont evening for a pizza. read more

Awesome. Love this place and wish they would open up in my neighborhood. The coffee is great and the baked goods are top notch. Try the brioche egg sandwich, chocolate croissant, cookies and ham/biscuit. Everything is fresh and delicious, I can't get enough of this place and make it a mandatory stop every time I visit Burlington. Barrio is definitely a place worth going out of your way for. Grab and go or stay a while, you won't be disappointed. read more

I had to go here since I heard so many good things about this bakery. I got the chocolate chip cookie and chocolate almond croissant. The cookie wasn't soft, I wish it was more moist chewy. The croissant was flavorful but wish it had more chocolate on it. Overall both were good. I'm glad I went. read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Chocolate almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Don't get the chai, I almost coughed a lung after my first sip, tasted so weird. Nice atmosphere inside but every table was full so it felt a little hostile read more

We came here for dinner. Sadly, it was disappointing. To be fair, we ordered 3 different pizzas, 2 with GF crusts. The Green Mountain was actually pretty good, but the Margherita and Tricolor (with pepperoni added) came off as bland and a bit underwhelming. (How can pepperoni taste underwhelming??). Wine was not amazing and over priced. Pizza seemed over priced as well. Needless to say, we went home several bills less and unsatisfied. The café itself is beautiful and charming. Our server was a very sweet and attentive young lady. Perhaps the bakery part of this establishment is better?? I'd be curious to try pastries or lunch, but we'll never return for dinner. read more

The staff at the counter always greet me with a smile and are quick churning out orders so lines move quickly. The coffee and pastries are great, and the lunch sandwiches on focaccia are maybe the best sandwiches in Burlington, IMO. It's a great space to hang out and get some work done or have a small meeting. They play music but it doesn't tend to be obtrusive. There is free wifi and lots of people bring laptops to get work done. As always, don't hog a table if you're done with your food/drink and there are no other free tables (I've never seen them ask anyone to leave though). read more

Favorite cafe in Burlington with the most amazing staff! I would study here for hours during med school. Sad they got rid of made to order pizza and switched to by the slice. read more

Barrio, Barrio, Barrio... How many faces do you have? By day, they are a hoping coffee fueling station & pastry bakery (Barrio Bakery & Cafe). By night, a savory pizza shop with romantic and cozy live music joint (Pizzaria Barrio). And your split personality is something that I just can't get enough of. The staff here are always friendly and approachable and knowledgable about their coffees & pastries. In the mornings, you can expect to find people hunkered down with a book or a laptop, perusing the SevenDays or simply enjoying a well crafted caffeinated beverage. Highly recommend the Morning Glory Rolls or a savory breakfast sandwich, bur really, you can't go wrong with any of the fresh baked pastries. Additionally, if you aren't super particular about having your pastries be baked that day, they have a great & affordable 'day old' section at the front next to the check out. At night, the transformation of the space from bright, indie coffee shop to swanky pizza place is absolutely delightful. Soft lighting, open windows, the old reclaimed wood furniture & floors glow. You can do half and half pizzas (one pizza is definitely more than enough to satisfy two). Favorites here include anything with arugula, the Vermont Sausage, or the Pepperoni and Peppers. Definitely save room for dessert - there is always something tantalizing on special. Final tip: they have a very small outdoor seating section (the tables actually fold out from the side of the building) for those sunny, Burlington spring/summer/fall days! read more

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I love Barrio Bakery. When we moved to the old north end I was super excited for it to be so close by. By day it is an amazing coffee shop with the best pastries in town! They also have a sugar bar with many, many different flavors of sugar. By night they serve the yummiest pizza with awesome toppings. The ambiance is lovely and sometimes they have live music! We ordered a bunch to pick up for my bachelorette party. Many of the gals were on gluten-free diets and and it was so nice that they have a gluten free option. I love this place! Definitely worth the trip to the old north end! read more

Panadero has become my base of operations for handling my heavy graduate school homework load. I tried out a lot of coffee shops before deciding that Panadero has everything I want. There is a lot of natural sunlight, a perfect amount of background chatter, ample street parking, other customers doing work/using their laptops, and, best of all, excellent pastries and coffee. Not all coffee shops have an emphasis on an assortment of high quality pastries. Panadero doesn't carry your standard few kinds of cookies, cinnamon rolls and some sandwiches (although those are present). There are croissants, quiches, cakes, scones, bars, tarts etc. etc. I haven't had the opportunity to stop in for their flatbread nights Thurs.-Sat. but I feel comfortable assuming they do that really well too. Most of the employees are really nice and seem to enjoy their job. If you enjoy spending a few hours in a pleasant environment with pastry and coffee I really recommend Panadero. Edit: One of the staff members here, who is very often on duty, is cold and rude to me. I assume its because I'm not one of the neighborhood locals despite the fact that I am a very frequent regular. Her sharp attitude and tendency to cut me off when I'm speaking is pretty off putting. I am trying to not let it affect my perception of this generally great bakery/coffee shop. read more

Love my little neighborhood bakery! I rarely make it in the mornings, but when I do I tend toward savory, rather than sweet pastries. Barrio always has a tasty selection of both. More often, I stop by Barrio in the evenings when it turns into a pizza spot. There's 1/2 price wine on Wednesdays, live music on Thursdays and Saturdays, a free app in exchange for a Facebook check-in, a cozy environment and delicious food. The bacon marmalade is crazy good - especially when I save some to dip my pizza crusts into. I love the pepperacha (pepperoni & sriracha) and weekly pesto special pizzas. They come in one size & with the appetizer feed 2 people with average appetites. read more

Lovely place for a date night *and* my morning coffee! I like getting my latte here in the mornings since it's close to my house and there isn't a cafe within walking distance of my office. I adooooore their baked goods: I could eat one of their rosemary sausage savory scones every day, and their day-old stuff (a bag of 3 for $3, under the cash register) is always a hit at the office. I came here for dinner for the first time the other night. Andrew and I split a prosciutto appetizer which came with focaccia, a beet and chevre salad, a Leah pizza (jalapenos and sausage), and a pint of beer apiece. We really enjoyed our food and even had a slice and a half left over for a midnight snack. read more

Stumbled across this place on my very first jaunt out in Burlington and whoa, was it a find! The iced coffee was delicious and only two bucks. There was ample seating and the entire room was sun-lit and gorgeous. Could've easily hung out there all day. The baked goods were ever so tempting - they looked incredible, even more so because they were not hidden behind a glass wall or counter - just displayed right there in front of you, BAM. I was eating everything with my eyes. I liked it so much i tried to come back again the same afternoon, but they close at 3pm. Plan to spend a lot of your pre-3pm time here! read more

I give them one star not because I don't love their food, but because they do not make enough. It is 10:30am on Sunday and they have already ran out of things for today. WTH? Also, the service is snails pace slow. The food is so yummy that I am normally willing to be patient, but not after 3 times of them running out of stuff. Get additional staff and make more food! read more

This is my go to coffee shop in burlington. They focus on good coffee - nice people- great treats

The foccacia I had was greasy but the buttery deliciousness hit the spot. They're big on local products like the rest of Vermont. The flavored sugars for my latte were also a special treat - lavender white granulated was my pick out of many choices. The barista were super friendly and nice and the vibe was very relaxed yet alive. Seeing locals and tourists alike from young to old made the atmosphere more welcoming. LOVED this cafe and will recommend to others! read more

Barrio Bakery & Cafe - Buttery foccacia round with cafe au lait. I added lavender sugar to the drink - delightful! - Bakeries Near Me - Burlington, Vermont