i came here upon recommendation from a friend via photo. their croissants are picture-perfect. the…read moreinterior is cute, but not super cozy. they have some outdoor seating too. within 3 days, i ended up coming here twice to try everything they had to offer. the first time, i arrived around noon on a thursday. they were sold out of most sweet breakfast-adjacent offerings. i ended up trying the s'mores cupcake, chocolate strawberry cupcake, almond horn, and pb&j cruffin (last one). the cupcakes were good as far as cupcakes go. they weren't too sweet, and the strawberry frosting didn't taste overly jammy. i wish there was some sort of filling, because they suffered from being a tad dry. the pb&j cruffin had plenty of filling (oozing out after one bite) and the pastry was super flaky. the almond horn was executed perfectly. while i enjoyed my first trip, i really wanted to try some of their croissant options, so i ended up going again at 7:15 the next saturday. the second time, i got the boston cream croissant cup, the strawberry cheesecake danish, and the maple pecan sticky bun. all of these pastries were EXCELLENT. it is hard to rank them, but the boston cream was probably my favorite. i could eat 10 of them. the maple pecan sticky bun was still warm. this is easily my favorite bakery in the state and i love their fun takes on classic pastries. my boyfriend, who is notoriously VERY stingy with his ratings, would also give them an easy 5 stars. this will be a mandatory stop every time i'm back in state.

6 out to 5 stars for the baked goods. Seriously. Yes. They're that good. 2 stars for the coffee. I…read moregot a latte and while the syrup flavor was good, the rest of it was unfortunately no better than I'd get using one of those commercial machines you see in airport lounges. Loved the space, with plenty of seating, although there was practically a line out the door at 9:30 AM on a Saturday. I would absolutely come back just for the breakfast items.

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!!

GLUTEN FREE BAKERY!! We got a peanut butter cookie and a sour cream coffee cake. The coffee cake…read morewas moist and light and delicious!! The peanut butter cookie had great flavor but like most gluten free cookies was a bit too sugary for me.

Great little gluten free bakery! So nice to have so many options. The ladies at the counter were…read moresuper friendly. I got a peanut butter cookie and a coffee cake muffin. Also added some from spaetzle, yum! Everything was great!

We really loved our maple lattes from Nest Coffee and Bakery! They were also quite reasonably…read morepriced (two lattes with oat milk and a large cookie were around $13...that would have easily cost me $18 back home). Great environment with cozy seating and some kids books/games. Overall a great spot with tasty drinks!

This is the best coffee shop in Vermont, and I come here every day, but the big news is that Jake…read morestarted making his own pop tarts and they are SO GOOD with cappuccino

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!!

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.

Mirabelle's is without a doubt the best bakery I've been to in Vermont! Everything I've tried here…read morehas been fantastic but the standout is the crème brûlée cake. Probably the best cake I've ever had. Ever. A must try! My best friend served the crème brûlée cake at her wedding a few years ago and guests from out of the area still talk about it. The cinnamon rolls are also unique and out of this world. They look kind of dry compared to classic soft cinnamon rolls but I tried one because a lot of reviewers recommended them and they were incredible and not dry at all. They must use a laminated dough instead of a regular enriched yeasted dough so you get sweet cinnamon flavor in every flakey buttery bite.

I had a most delicious blueberry danish. It was out of this world…read more What would have made the experience better is if the employees were a bit more customer oriented. For example, letting you know your coffee is ready so that you don't have to stand guard by the counter. It's details like those that warrant the expected tips.

Small food menu and a bit overpriced but really tasty. Loved the vibe inside with a guy playing…read moreguitar. The breakfast burrito and bowl were great, and the almond croissant was also delicious.

Amazing coffee! I went during the holiday season and loved the decor and service there. It felt…read morelike such a homey experience and I especially love how they have such a great seating area in case you want to sit and enjoy your coffee or even get some work done. I will be a regular here for sure! Excited to go back

Excellent broccoli rabe sandwich - good place to get local foods and tchotchkes. Good serviceread more

I love this market so much. You can tell they are really into their food, and have a good amount of…read moreinteresting items. They have a nice wine selection and a monthly wine club, too. However, the one thing I keep going back for is surprisingly just the Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad sandwiches. They are incredible, and always taste amazing.

Amazing. The food here is delicious, coffee is so tasty, I haven't ordered anything here that was…read morebad. It's a gem and holy affordable. Vermont can learn a thing or two from them. 5 star experience

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