One of my favorites! Love the hot pepper relish for the sandwiches. Pastries are delicious too. Staff is wonderful

This place has really gone downhill. They start closing down 30 minutes before the door is officially shut. Sometimes they won't even serve coffee at that point. Physical setup is not as nice as it used to be. No apparent management that cares how things are done. read more

Cute bakery with tons of pastries, breakfast items, and drink options. I got the chai, which was pretty good and one of their breakfast sandwiches which was more than plenty for one. Kinda small in the inside and it gets busy, but the staff is good about getting the line through. Not a lot of seating either, but the patio is the perfect place if you want to sit and relax for a bit read more

Otter Creek Bakery - Breakfast Panini - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

If this place aimed to make you feel as unwelcome as humanly possible then it succeeded. The woman who served us literally was wearing a shirt that talked about having an attitude, so I guess she at least was aware of how unpleasantly she treats guests, but it was comically awful. The cupcake frosting tasted like it was made of soap. Even my 5 year old could f eat it. I mentioned it to them and they clearly couldn't care less. Thoroughly disappointing place and so unnecessary to treat people that way read more

Ham and cheese croissant. That's all you need to know. Now that you know that, I will also share that the otter paw, apple strudel, any flavor scone, and even the premade breakfast sandwiches in the little takeout case are all excellent and fresh and delicious! Friendly fast service with a smile is always nice also ! read more

Otter Creek Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

I got breakfast at Otter Creek Bakery this morning. I had a chocolate croissant and a breakfast panini. They were both very tasty. The service was friendly. I would definitely come here again for breakfast. read more

Terrible visit. Chaotic waiting area. Rude service. Before I stood in line I asked the staff if they had bread loaves and they said yes. After I finally got to the front of the "line" I paid for a loaf, a coffee, and a pastry. They took the loaf back from me and said they needed it for sandwiches. The coffee was cool, so I just left it. I was so angry I forgot to collect my pastry. I won't be back. read more

i went on a sunday around noon and ordered a vegetarian banh mi and chocolate pinwheel. it was VERY busy when i went and i had about a 45 minute wait. people who ordered after me got their food first, even though my sandwich was just vegetables (this is my reasoning for giving 4 instead of 5 stars). the food was REALLY good, with fresh vegetables and flavorful pickled vegetables. the bread was fresh and tasty. the chocolate pinwheel was also very good. if you're looking for a sit-down place, though, especially during the winter, maybe pick another place as they have limited indoor seating. overall i would definitely recommend going here, but maybe try to avoid popular times if you don't want to wait as long as i did. read more

Otter Creek Bakery - chocolate pinwheel - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

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If you come here prepare to wait a minimum of 30 minutes for your sandwich, no matter how crowded or long the line is. I went here when it was crowded and my friend waited an hour for a sandwich that never came. The staff is rude. All they serve for breakfast are paninis, which is just grocery store wheat bread with egg. It's horrible. Not even a decent panini. The pastries are always stale and they never have normal options in stock (like a croissant, chocolate croissant, or cinnamon roll). Everytime I go they only have weird pastries left, like orange, lemon, etc. Oh and the sweets are horrible. The macarons are a joke. They're not real macarons. These people don't know how to make a decent pastry. I hate this place lol. I have gone several times now due to the lack of options and trying to give it a decent shot but every time I am disappointed. Go to Middlebury bagels. It's 10000% better. Or Royal oak coffee. I also hear haymakers is good. read more

Otter Creek Bakery - Breakfast panini - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

The smells emanating from this bakery onto the street always entice me and I finally made a stop into this quaint little spot. Space is tight so it's best to know what you want before you get in there, but the employees are super friendly and everything was delightfully tasty! read more

Scored 70 on health inspec. Bad management, poor ownership. Rude customer service. Poor quality. Never again.

Pretty much every single thing I have tried here has been fantastic; from the otter paw, to the coffee, to the cookies. The employees are so nice and so friendly and ready to answer any questions you might have. The place is nice and clean, with tables throughout outside on different deck and porch areas. The staff will bring your goodies that they warm up out to you and do it with a smile. The only issue I had was with the ham and cheese croissant. The croissant was SO good (perfectly flakey and buttery and YUM), but there was zero cheese in it. It had all melted out. So, I had some warm ham in a croissant, which I don't find tasty at all. I gave it to a friend, so it was enjoyed. I would reccomend trying wrapping the ham around the cheese and seeing if maybe that would help? Another person in our group got the same thing and they had a little crust of cheese on one corner of their croissant, but that was it. But don't miss out on this spot, seriously. That's the only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars - it's definitely worth a stop in and enjoying the variety of scrumptious goodies they have! read more

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I had the Vermonter sandwich and it was mainly lettuce or watercress. Not filling at all. I also had an apricot and ginger scone which had more apricot than ginger. Nice outdoor seating and location. read more

Otter Creek Bakery - wooden spoons and spoons on a wall - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

The food and service is great. I love everything that I have had there. I've lost track of how many times I've been.

Great pastries, sandwiches, cookies, and coffee. If you need a snack, breakfast, or lunch, you can't go wrong. We had the veggie panini special, caramelized onion and mushroom stuffed croissant, and got a variety of assorted sweet items to go (the whoopie pies were incredible!). The bakery was clean and the staff were very polite. read more

Yummy pastries! It can get crowded sometimes inside but that's to be expected! Make sure if you don't like the way vegan or gluten free pastries taste that you look at the tags because I accidentally ordered a gluten free pastry one time lol! The bread is very good and the danishes are to die for! Super cute ambience in the spring/summer! read more

The people who work here are incredibly rude and the food ... well, I got a tuna wrap and the wrap was so stale it was breaking apart. Crispy. Asked for a knife and fork to eat at least the inside and was directed to TINY plastic forks and knives that were useless. Was told that "real" silverware wasn't available to customers! Is it available only to staff? Middlebury College Alumni? Only rich people? Christ. Not the first time I've had an unpleasant experience here when I questioned ANYTHING. Never again. read more

First time visiting and had a wonderful experience with a fresh orange almond croissant and fresh dark roast coffee. Staff was pleasant and quick. Great to be able to sit outside during great weather. Will be back. read more

Friendly employees and a huge selection of pastries and sandwiches. My boyfriend ordered coffee and a coffee cake, and we grabbed a puppy biscuit for our dog. I came back for lunch and ordered a vegetarian sandwich on sourdough, which I forgot to ask for toasted! Cold, it was mediocre/soggy and I only ate half. I toasted the other half later at home and added some Tofurky Deli Slices, which was wonderful and super yummy. I would definitely recommend for a quick breakfast/lunch/snack! read more

We were staying for the weekend on Lake Dunmore and it was my wife's birthday. Not a big fan of supermarket cakes. Maybe because of they have about 37 ingredients, one worse than the other. The chocolate cake from Otter Creek was excellent! Moist, tasty, a small fed 8 with a little leftover. The mushroom croissant was also tasty! Happy wife, happy life. read more

We felt very lucky to find this gem for lunch when visiting Middlebury, Vt yesterday. They have a great selection of sandwiches to choose from that are healthy and delicious. There is plenty of outdoor seating which is great during the pandemic. read more

We stopped here on the way back from camping and it was just what we needed. Nestled in the tiniest little college area, this bakery had good breakfast sandwiches for us to eat and run. The coffee didn't have the best selection, but it was good enough. Would highly recommend the Vermont cheddar and ham croissant! read more

Otter Creek Bakery - Egg sandwich with veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms) - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

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Had lunch here with my family on the advice of a local resident. The baked products looked good, although the breakfast pizza on display looked pretty skimpy and unappealing. If I had cooked that, I wouldn't be proud to display it. The selection of sandwiches was small, and the combinations were not always appealing. The bread in our sandwiches was good, but the young staffers did not have it together. An order for a salami sandwich was, first taken as "salmon" and, when it did come out, there wasn't much salami. When we complained, they fixed it, but how do you send out an order like that and expect a satisfied customer? More adult supervision seems called for. If cuteness is what you're looking for, maybe this place is for you. If you need a place that can reliably put out good food, skip it. read more

Worth a trip even if it's out of your way! Take out with a few tables. Great sandwiches & baked goods. read more

Otter Creek Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

Delicious egg panini, I get it at least once a week. I always add vegetables and it's a chefs kiss. Cookies and pastries you can never go wrong with. Stick with the food and pastries the espresso is not where it's at. read more

Cute place with outdoor seating. Sandwiches are delicious and generous portions so bring your appetite!

Good local bakery in Middlebury. We stopped in here one of the days we were in town. It's obviously a local favorite and it was quite busy but we did manage to get a small table and stay for a bit. The folks behind the counter were all very friendly. We tried a few things including their signature otter claw. read more

Otter Creek Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

Cute little bakery complete with a multitude of baked goods, paninis/sandwiches, and drinks. I highly recommend the Vermont Maple Steamer- steamed milk (of your choice) and Vermont maple syrup.. yumm!! read more

Great organic coffee and an awesome selection of baked goods. Staff was very friendly.

What an adorable little bakery, nestled in the cool town of otter creek. They are super friendly here, and everything looks delicious. I got a maple danish that was insane, rich, dense with a touch of maple. They also have otter paws which are a hit with the kids. read more

Amazingly cute little place. Coconut macaroons were LOVELY. One of the best places in middlebury for a sandwich and coffee. And you can't beat their cute little otter logo... read more

Great option in middlebury and close to campus. The breakfast sandwiches are really nice. I also tried an iced chai latte that was pretty good. The outdoor seating options are also great during the summer. I recommend a stop here! read more

Got the coconut macaroons as well as their Vermonter sandwich on French bread. The cheese on the sandwich was great and the bread was the perfect French roll. Friendly staff and relatively quick service. Great spot for lunch! read more

Fantastic sandwiches and delicious baked goods. Yummy maple cookies. There is some outdoor seating under a tent.

Got an amazing egg and cheese on a croissant- super fresh tasting croissant, and amazing service. They even brought it out to my car because I was isolating for Covid and were super accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend!! read more

We came in for breakfast by chance. It is absolutely amazing. We had ham and cheddar croissants, artichoke pesto crostini and famous otter paws. Everything was delicious. Love the store, totally exceeded our expectation! read more

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My bf and I entered, overwhelmed and excited by the selection. There were so many different pastries and we couldn't decide for a while but ended up getting some kind of tart, a bear claw kinda thing and an almond croissant (yeah, I feel fat just thinking about it, lol). I also got an iced americano and he got an iced chai. My americano was fine, not great, and disappointingly, his chai was just the tea bag variety, which was watery and not very flavorful. The pastries.. oh, the pastries. How can you go wrong? ..well, they did. Neither of them really tasted very good. Everything was very dry and even the tart didn't have a nice pastry cream but a very thin layer of what was supposed to be pastry cream, followed by a dense, brick of a tart. We felt guilty for all the calories which weren't even worth it. So very disappointing. read more

Otter Creek Bakery - Peach tart - Bakeries Near Me - Middlebury, Vermont

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Whatever + good location + private lot parking - uninformed & poor help [ I guess it's very hard to find good help here] - high prices [more than DC at a much better bakery] +small but cute outdoor seating Poor service was a total turn-off. I spend my money where it's appreciated. The baked goods are decent but this place ain't soup Nazi worthy to put up with ***** service. I much prefer Provence Bakery in Brandon for their croissant and the drive is worth it. read more

Super charming little bakery in the heart of this college town. Went twice with my friend, since their veggie sandwich were delicious. At lunch time they can get crowded, so be patient. First visit I had the veggie sandwich and second one the hummus sandwich in pita bread. Both excellent. Their sweet treats are crowds pleaser. The best part? You sit outside and enjoy the pleasant Vermont summery weather. read more

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Now, this is an adorable little bakery! Huge selection, everything looks very good and enticing. I got some vanilla butter cookies, a homemade peanut butter oreo and a blueberry scone for tomorrow morning! My hubs got a chocolate chip cookie. Service was also talkative and quite friendly. Someday I'll come back for a sandwich, coffee and try out the otter claw. read more