Our first visit in 2026 to Williston coincided with our son's birthday, so were looking for a…read morebakery that was a step above the rest. A quick internet search lead us to multiple positive reviews of A Piece of Cake In Essex Junction. We selected a large sheet cake that our son could share with his work mates. Gladys expertly crafted a tempting confection that delighted everyone. The buttercream frosting with chocolate shavings was a prelude to the richly-balanced and moist chocolate cake interior. This birthday treat was a flavor bomb. Multiple work associates were also impressed that we chose Piece of Cake as it is a well-known local favorite. Do yourself a favor and have Gladys create your celebration centerpiece.

Gladys was AMAZING to work with. I called her only a couple days before I needed a cake in hopes…read moreshe'd be available and she was more than happy to help me. Her prices were very reasonable and she made a beautiful cake. It was also SO moist and yummy. As you can see we dug right into it with forks lol. I will be using her for ALL events going forward. Highly recommend!!

The best service ever! Needed a birthday cake within 48 hours and Amber made the perfect cake for…read moremy friends. Presentation, Taste and Service 10/10!

I can't thank Amber enough! Amazing customer service and the cake was beautiful- exceeded…read moreexpectations! Cake was delicious!!! Thank you!!!

An Essex gem! The…read moreQuality Bake Shop is a no frills cash only bakery and diner that has been operating in Essex for over 70 years as of 2025. The service is always very quick, the workers are friendly, and the food is excellent. The coffee is a great mellow drip coffee that I can only seem to find in diners in the northeast. Their donuts and pastries are light, fluffy, and made fresh daily (make sure to get there early before they sell out!). Beyond these, they have a great classic diner menu for breakfast and lunch at affordable prices.

Donuts are amazing and a great price for the quality (pun intended). The maple with vanilla cream…read morewas my favorite and I'm normally not a fan of filled donuts! But this filling is light and airy not custardy. Dangerous to live so close!!

awesome vegan options, the bread and salads are delightful!…read more five out of five, would eat again

Really wonderful!! You should go!…read moreGood food, super nice staff The woman forgot my sandwich and it it got burnt in the oven. She made me another and brought me an extra treat to make up for it. Very caring and sweet

Luckily for most Shoppers in Chittenden County there are other options like Jake's One Market…read moreCommodities in Winooski the co-op in Burlington in both ends to get Vermont based products because the store is overpriced the staffer pretentious and when you complain or try to point out your bad experiences the people that own the place try to go out of their way to have your opinions muted or silence unfortunately for them that's not going to happen horrible experience would not recommend ever shopping there

Nice store , good fruit and vegetables ( but higher priced than Trader Joe's) , beautiful fish but…read moreI believe it was all previously frozen. If I'm driving 3 hours to get there I'll stop across the street at Trader Joe's instead. It's a good store but not great.

This was our first visit to the Farmhouse. It was an exceptional dining experience. Though the main…read moreroom was large and seemed loud at first, it quickly become an enjoyable night out. This was mainly due to the great service and delicious meals ordered by each of us in our family of three. Our table was never left waiting and the food was served hot. Our meal choices were varied, including apps such as steak tartar and cheddar ale soup for one and the meatloaf plate and the turkey burger for the others. Everything was made with original flavor additions such as homemade sauces, fresh breads, and unique use of herbs and spices. Lastly, I was told to mention that the hand cut fries were exceptional. Since we visit Burlington often, we look forward to returning to the Farmhouse to try other dishes on their menu or just ordering the same meals since they were so good. We all agreed that this restaurant has definately moved to the top of the list for our next trip to Vt.

Good meal first night in Vermont. We both got a salad. I got the BBQ burger & she got a salmon…read moredish. Both were very good. Phillip was our server. He did a great job. Filled our water on a very hot day.