I got there 30 minutes before close so I thought everything would be fine. The person at the register had a really impatient vibe, like "hurry up and get your order in before we close" I asked for a sandwich without one ingredient I don't like. I got the ingredient I didn't like. The sandwich wasn't good enough to deal with those issues. There are so many good sandwich shops that I could go to where I don't have to deal with this kind of thing that I won't be back. read more

Service was great. But the goods were overbaked. All the goods I saw from the counter had brown color on the top and sides. This is a classic sign of overbaking. Plus, we tried the chocolate and cream cheese(?) on puff pastry dough, cinnamon pull aparts, bread sticks, hazelnut and ginger cookies and rosemary rolls. All had dryness around the edges. For reference, I worked the oven in a small bakery for seven years. Most small bakers are overly concerned about underbaking the center of their product. To compensate for thus fear they overbake. What they should be doing is turning the heat down and baking longer. Every oven is different. Experiment until you get it perfect and then do not vary. The top should be golden. read more

We ordered 2 sandwiches. They were absolutely delicious! The staff were very nice and helpful as well! I will definitely return!

I've had a neighbor/friend rave about Village Baker for years, but I just hadn't gotten around to trying it out. That changed yesterday when we were looking for a new sando place to try out. I went with the Turkey-Bacon sandwich and it was pretty damn tasty. You can see from the pics, the toppings are really generous. The sandwich by itself was a full meal, without feeling stuffed. In fact, one of the guys took half of his home for later. As you would hope, the bread has a great texture, soft in the middle, with a nice tug on the crust. The standout for me was the Garlic Mayo! That, and the Dijon. It left a flavor that lingered in my mouth (in a good way) after the meal was done. Everyone was stoked on their sandwiches and agreed we'd be back. read more

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Baked goods are delicious- especially enjoyed the shortbread cookies. Sandwiches are full of delicious fillings and creative combinations.

Best sandwiches in Bend! It makes no sense that the garden turkey is that d$$m good!

I can't say enough about how tasty and genuine the bread is here. I really wish they had locations all over the United States. It reminds me a lot of the bread you'd find in Europe--absolutely delicious and definitely worth trying! read more

The food is Still the Best after all these years. They don't waste time serving the food. You can sit outside under trees this time of year. It is an authentic local Bend business read more

The baked pastries (apple tart and chocolate eddy) looked great. Blackmore porter bread was really tasty, spongy and delicious. For the reviewers who said this was the best sandwiches in Bend I question your credibility. My sandwiches were under stuffed, a single piece of lettuce and a bad value for the money. Yes they tasted okay but I wouldn't go back. , read more

Remarkable!!! Simply remarkable ... I can't say enough about their bakery ... especially their Black Butte Porter bread! Staff is great, owner seems like she understands what it takes to keep customers happy. We really enjoy this spot very much. We want to send a supply of margaritas their way every Sunday. They deserve it. Smiles! read more

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Picked up some breakfast pastries, coffee drinks and a couple items to bring to a dinner party for dessert later. The pastries were nice- a chocolate croissant that was nice and flaky without being crisp, and a blueberry lemon scone. It was tasty but not really lemon flavored. The blueberries were fresh and it was a good texture. The espresso drinks were quite nice and I even enjoyed the almond milk which is usually not my top alternative milk flavor. The dessert items were the chocolate cream cheese pastry and apple tart. They traveled well and everyone enjoyed both. They also had some tarts you could take home and bake and a few other refrigerated items that would be fun to try. If you're looking for lunch there are a few choices in pre- made salads and soups as well as tons of delicious-sounding breads! read more

Having lived in Europe I find most bread in America barely passable, but Bend has a few bakeries that make a valiant effort. TVB is the best I've found in Bend for traditionally baked / hand loved bread and bread that doesn't suck. I haven't tried their pastries but they look good. I'm not a fan of sparrow and find Jackson corners just ok. Same with Midtown market, but their bagels are better than BigO and Daves (though still a heart break for this NYer). I LOVE that TVB does a Norwegian bread, even if I never had bread like that In Scandinavia. Overall, the breads are not copies of what I'm used to eating abroad--they are more like cousins, but they are crusty, fresh, hearty, and not pathetic American "bread" -- stop for a loaf and get a taste of what you're missing everywhere else. read more

Excellent purveyors of classic breads. Excellent sandwiches and Devine cookies and pastries.

Favorite bakery in town. Not uppity but they are one of the best bakeries in town, if not the best. Excellent pastries, sourdough bread, and excellent customer service. The owner is often seen in the back or the cashier and working with the staff. There is a good vibe. Recommend chicken salad sandwich. read more

Excellent bread stick (Parmesan cheese, pepper). Pastry chocolate Eddy, apple tart. We kept going back in the store for more. 3 times. read more

It's too bad I don't live in Bend because I would prob frequent this place all the time, but then again that's prob a good thing because I would also need to work out a whole lot more. The striata is the tits. Crusty on the outside but soft and pillowy inside. The poppy seeds make the bread. Recommend dipping in pesto--it's heaven. Also, I'm not a huge chocolate lover but per the recommendation of the employee helping me, I got the chocolate eddy and it did not disappoint. Imagine a black bottom muffin--kind of fudgy/brownie goodness intertwined with cheesecake and then wrap it in delish pastry dough. So good. read more

A great bakery in Bend with a wide selection of breads and pastries. 5 stars - Shortbread: toasted coconut, candied ginger, poppy seed and lemon, peanut butter, and gluten-free chocolate hazelnut. Five types of shortbread. So good. They sell them by piece or by the dozen. I'm a fan. More crispy than crumbly. Which I like. And the flavors are not too dominant. It's still the neutral taste of a buttery and not-so-sweet shortbread. 4 stars - Rosemary pandura. The rosemary adds a great herby taste to the bread. The pandura is more of a chewy bread and not dense. This would be good dipped in some olive oil and balsamic! I would stop by here again. It's a good place to find a sweet treat! read more

5 stars b/c like others we just kept going back! Coffee, bread and pastries were all delicious. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Thank you for a great bakery experience while in Bend! read more

First time visiting this bakery but it won't be the last! My husband had a blueberry and lemon scone, which he said was delicious, while I had the "Chocolate Eddy", which was essentially a galette with a chocolate center. The chocolate was not overly sweet and the dough was perfect; little crunch on the outside, nice and tender inside. We ate our treats outside and as soon as I finished, I went back inside and purchased two more chocolate eddy pastries to go (along with a peanut butter shortbread, which also delicious). The staff was super friendly, too. read more

We've been customers of Village Baker for more than a dozen years, enjoying their remarkable artisan breads and pastries. We said "yahoo" a few years back when they added bagels to the mix - big, chewy bagels that make a native New Yorker like my husband very happy. Village Baker arguably makes the best sandwiches in Bend. The key to great sandwiches is great bread, so they start with that and add all other fresh quality ingredients. Soups are wonderful, in particular the house creamy tomato specialty. Salads are among the freshest in Bend and the dressings are housemade and just right for balance of seasonings. Don't miss the corn rye bread when it's available, Black Butte Porter, wheat Levain and all of the rest are wonderful. But Village Baker probably best known for their remarkable Ciabatta and Striatta. Challah Is available as Friday special. Their cinnamon pecan raisin bread is a periodic offering. And the relatively new addition is the Parmesan black pepper "bread stick" that is absolutely addicting. Pastries are luscious; lovely crumb and sweet enough but not too much. Try the pecan schnecken or cardamom brioche or the caramel apple tart.. On Wednesdays and Fridays (Farmers Market days) in summer months they make galettes, filled with seasonal fruit. The crust is so perfectly buttery tender and crust and fruit are all sweetened just right but not too much. Were we rating for top quality product and friendly staff, we would provide five stars. But the limitations of space both inside and out at this location lead us to four. It is very tight quarters but there really is nothing that can be done about that. If you plan to eat in, seating in and out is very limited and good to now before you go. The same wonderful breads and all other items are available on the east side of Bend in Village Baker's store there called The East Village. For those who find the original west side location a little tough to get into for parking, limited seating space or access for people with disabilities, you might want to visit the larger East Village store. read more

Top notch breads and baked goods with a commitment to community service second to none. The baristas and bakers are a treat to engage with daily. A Bend staple of excellence read more

Got blueberry scones and sourdough whole wheat bread. The scones were exceptional bcuz they were not too hard or doughy. They had plenty of blueberries as well. Sourdough bread was the best I've had in Bend. read more

Great pastries! Great sandwiches! Great service! So glad I found this place while visiting Bend. Went twice in our week there. Highly recommend for all things yummy. read more

Salads and bread are fabulous ! Not a sit in area but take it to go and picnic in Bends many parks!

I'll keep this short, but I just wanted to say I have yet to try something from here that I do not like. A few highlights for me: - Chocolate Eddy: The center was lightly sweet and borderline brownie-like, which is a mixture of cream cheese and Callebaut chocolate. The chocolate wasn't too rich or fudgy and the slight tang from the cream cheese paired so well with that magical crust. - L'Orangette: Yum! Imagine a buttery, flaky, and lightly dense croissant that has been filled and rolled with candied orange sugar and poppy seeds. The orange perfumes every bite and the poppy seeds lend a pleasant fruit note. The sugar is caramelized, sweet, sticky, and very addicting. - Marionberry Galette: Whole, ripe, and juicy marionberries were showcased very well and wrapped in a hearty pie crust. Oh and guess what.. YOU CAN PURCHASE THIS FROZE TO BAKE FRESH AT HOME! OVERALL: Wow, I LOVE this place! I say this about many pastries, but if the crust isn't solid to behind with, then the pastry itself will only be as good as that and guess what.... the pate rbis from this place is TO DIE FOR!!!!!!! read more

Great coffee and tasty scones. It was to-go so we found a bench outside. We'll go back!

Wonderful fresh bread and pastries. Yummy sandwiches - highly recommend the strawberry salsa turkey sandwich. And freshly ground coffee.

Best bread and sandwiches in town. Every time we plan a long day hike this is our 'go to' for our hike sandwiches and of course cookies! Striata bread is absolutely addictive! read more

Needed a quick, tasty, healthy lunch, and Village Baker hit all three! Roasted turkey sandwich with good cheese and loaded with fresh vegetables on delicious bread was perfect, and the shortbread cookies were superb. read more

Their bread is so delicious and they will slice it up for you if you ask. Go early because they do sell out. I have loved them all but my favorite is the striata. The GF shortbread cookies are yummy too. I haven't tried their coffees or sandwiches yet, but they are always busy at lunch with to go orders. My only wish is that they were open Sunday/Mondays. read more

Visiting the area and got bread, pastries and bagels for our condo vacation. All were delicious.

Delish pastries in the out of the way location. Was great to watch the cooks making all the goodies behind the counter. Impressively good coffee as well. Make a point to stop by if in Bend. read more

This place does not have their act together. The order process is done on sticky notes. Half the staff is not wearing masks yet the sign on the door requires customers to have them. Overall the bakes goods look amazing, but for coffee, i would pass and go elsewhere. read more

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They have the best salads and dressings. I love the garden salad with gorgonzola ranch dressing and herbed vinaigrette. The salads come with a roll too. The employees are very nice. read more

This is a bakery with a few tables on the side -- and which, yes, is the same general floor plan just like Sparrow or other bakeries. Solid wooden chairs and a green interior give it a clean atmosphere. Due to that more modern (perhaps 1980s?) decorating angle, it appears slightly less hospitable, or that I-am-at-a-cool-bourgeouis-café feeling for sitting down and enjoying your purchase. Just like the other times I visited, the kind, patient and knowledgeable staff allowed me several different samples of their breads. Their wheat version without a sour dough base does have that peculiar tangy aftertaste, which being brought up in the Netherlands with yeast based breads, tastes strange to me. I actually ended up buying a way more expensive loaf with a sour dough base, but with lots of lovely sunflower seeds. But may I make one small note here? Why does good bread then cost $7,50?! read more

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Coffee was good but I wish the service was better. Placed an order 20 mins prior to arrival, took 40 mins to get 2 bagels and 2 americanos. Forgot the americanos and had to wait another 10 mins for that read more

We have been customers with the Village Baker since 2011. The breads are often served at local restaurants and can also be purchased from Newport Market. The breads are always crispy but the sandwiches is where the restaurant shines. All of the sandwiches are made using baked breads and fresh veggies and meats. Some of our favorites include the Tuna, egg salad and Another Turkey. The sandwiches are very hearty and will satisfy even larger, slightly overweight men like myself lol! The soups are fantastic and can be purchased cold or ready to eat. I highly recommend tomato. The pastries are to die for but a little on the pricey side. The Apple Carmel tarts are 4.99 but absolutely amazing. This is definitely our go to picnic lunch pickup spot. If you want to try one of the best sandwiches in town check them out. read more

I'm a fan, here are my go to items: Parmesan black pepper breadsticks. Crunchy on the outside, soft and flaky on the inside. Spicy pepper flavor. Ginger shortbread cookies. Love the combination of candied ginger and shortbread. Only 90 cents! That's almost free in my book. Striata. A favorite accompaniment to pastas and great for sandwich making. Every time I'm in there it seems like someone is ordering a bowl of soup. I've never tried any of them, but my guess is they're tasty. Full espresso bar. Nice wait staff. read more

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Village Baker makes the best striata bread and their fresh sweet rolls are simply delicious. We often go in for lunch because their sandwiches are always quickly made with fresh ingredients. They have a wonderful crew and during these difficult times they are thoughtful and obliging. Thanks Village Baker's for caring about your customers and for baking a wonderful and consistently great product! read more

1 star for apparent lack of COVID conscience habits, 5 stars in the absence of COVID. We love this place, but were surprised to find that no one was wearing masks while prepping the food. I also did not see one worker who was making sandwiches wearing gloves. read more