This place is awesome!!! Great food and friendly staff !! Cool atmosphere and very into saving Mother Earth ! Ambiance is super welcoming read more

My bagel had multiple hairs in it, and what looked like dirt. Absolutely disgusting. The shop was also freezing cold and not comfortable to sit in. read more

The Works Cafe was the perfect stop along a road trip down I-91. There's plenty of seating inside, clean bathrooms, and street parking right outside, and with strong Wi-Fi (500 Mbps down / 180 Mbps up), you can also get some real work done. We had the Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, Fresh Mozzarella Melt, Mac & Vermont Cheddar (Spinach & Mozzarella), Hot Chocolate, and Brain Freeze (frozen coffee). Everything was well made - great experience all around! read more

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This was a great spot on my trip to Vermont. I heard so many good things about the downtown area with all the shops and places to eat. The Works popped up as the spot to go to for breakfast. We ended up getting a couple of breakfast sandwiches and drinks. I got a chai latte with my sandwich and it was delicious. The sandwich was great from top to bottom. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the bagel had that great NYC style. Service was quick and friendly and they made sure everything was correct when I ordered. The vibes here are very fitting for Vermont. It felt like a cozy little coffee shop but also had a bit of a modern touch. The booths were comfortable and there was even a corner for kids to hang out in. If I ever find myself back in Vermont, this is where I'll stop for breakfast. read more

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We stopped here for lunch and found the food to be solid and filling. A good option for lunch and drinks. There is a variety of smoothies, pastries, bagels, bowls and sandwiches. Actually, a pretty big menu for a bakery cafe. The tuna melt was good with thick bread. I had the farmers veggie sandwich, which was also good, except for too much honey mustard dressing. My only knock, was that I felt the food and drinks were over-priced. But, maybe that is what food costs in Brattleboro. read more

Excellent coffee! Really good. Delicious croissants. Salmon bagel loaded with goodies. Ordered sandwiches to go. All sourced ethically with most items from fresh local farms. Impressed. Worth coming into Brattleboro for! read more

For the price of my BLT I would expect to have fresh tomatoes. Not old, soft ones. So disappointed.

Food was great, I hope the weather holds up this weekend for the travel!! THank you for great service read more

Delicious bread and sandwiches! The ham/cheddar/apple melt (not pictured) was really tasty, and I love the pick two sandwich/soup/mac and cheese/salad deal. Only taking off a star because it was a bit hectic even around 2pm on a Saturday and the mac and cheese we ordered came out cold. Would definitely return if I was in the area! read more

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This is prob 3.5 but can't do 1/2 stars. Nothing wrong at all just not notable. Met here for lunch and it was as expected from another location of The Works that I have been to. This time I got an egg ham cheese on blueberry bagel. Meal was fine - no issues. My friends are gluten free and they ordered off the menu with no problems and had sandwiches made with GF bread. They thought the staff did a good job managing food allergies. This location does not use plates for dine-in sandwiches etc. The other location I go to gives plates for dine-in. It was not an issue just something I noticed. We were all given our food wrapped up and we just unwrapped it and ate them over the paper wrap. *There is a parking lot out the back entrance. Make sure you pay for the parking at the kiosk and display your ticket. And do not be late! The parking officer was closely checking cars the entire time and I was shocked by how many people had tickets for being over time. read more

The Works Bakery Cafe - Egg, ham, & cheese on blueberry bagel - Cafes Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Heard this was one of the best places for brunch in the area. I think I might have ordered the wrong thing but I thought the food here was very mediocre. Got here during early lunchtime on a weekend and the place was packed. Hard to get a seat even for only two people. I ordered the Gourmet Mac & Vermont Cheddar because I wanted to see if I could taste the difference in the cheese quality. Turns out it's a very normal mac and cheese, definitely better than that from a box but nothing too mind-blowing. I thought it would be on Beecher's level (in Seattle) if you've been to that place before or bought products from them at Costco. I did appreciate the eye breadcrumbs though. Overall, okay place for brunch. Would definitely come earlier and try something a bit different next time - maybe their sandwiches or grain bowls. read more

The Works Bakery Cafe - Gourmet Mac & Vermont Cheddar - Cafes Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

The Millennial Chum and I made this the first official stop on our VT adventure, taking a much-needed break from the road after crossing the border into the Green Mountain State. Brattleboro looked to have an actual downtown (this stretch of 91 was pretty rural, so civilization as it were seemed hard to come by) with eating options a little over halfway to our destination so it was a natural fit. The Millennial Chum picked this place after seeing it across the street, remarking that it looked pretty popular with mainstream breakfast-y options. Hard to argue. In a lot of ways (not an insult), this feels very much like a chain - reminiscent of a Bagelsmith (which might not have extended its regional tentacles this far north from the NJ area). There are TONS of options, and you can understand why a lot of tourists/travelers passing through would stop here; it's fast casual and will almost undoubtedly have something you like. We got there right around lunchtime and just missed a gigantic line, which was pleasing. We'd only been in Vermont for a few minutes, so we were still adjusting to the fact that everyone kind of looks a little like Bernie Sanders, especially the street musicians outside. Anyway. I was pretty famished from our journey so I got an egg and cheese sandwich with Vermont Cheddar (when in Rome) on sourdough, along with an intriguing looking cinnamon chip scone with maple drizzle. The sandwich was decent but a little too greasy/messy. I finished most of it though, save a few crusty scraps. The Cheddar was definitely a strong flavor so if you have issues with the cheese dominating the egg, this is not the option to get. I was a bigger fan of the scone, which probably would have been pretty run of the mill if they hadn't included the maple drizzle - perfect complement to the cinnamon. It didn't last long. The one real negative here was the disorganization/service behind the counter. It took close to 20 minutes to get our food, which as brunchy options go was pretty low maintenance. The Millennial Chum got a smoothie and a pickle (literally just a pickle). One thing I noticed is that the woman behind the counter had difficulty anticipating the use of bags, which kept making each order more time consuming. As an example, she had an order of five breakfast sandwiches, four of which were ready earlier than the fifth. Instead of asking or even assuming that a bag would be needed (and how could it not? The sandwiches outnumbered the person who ordered them by four!), she just had them piled up at the counter. When the fifth came, the person...asked for a bag. So that took an extra 20-30 seconds of moving around, looking for a bag, and finally putting each sandwich carefully into the bag. And the two or three customers after this also ended up asking for a bag once their orders were ready to go. They could really use some management in that regard, which would make a big difference during the busier times of the day. I'd forego this place in the future and go to one of the nearby options, even if you have to contend with a smaller menu. read more

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Food was super delicious!! Can't wit to go back!! Great area for skiing and hiking!! Thank for the great atmosphere!

The Works is a great cafe/breakfast spot downtown Brattleboro VT. I am in VT visiting family this week and this place is a great! I hit this place up every morning as they are the only game in town that opens early (6am). Staff were great, friendly, and fast. The morning staff were just awesome, and I was able to joke around with them a bit as my name is kinda strange. Was so glad this place was here! Totally recommend if you are in-town and need a good, inexpensive coffee shop experience with good breakfast options. Ambiance is clean, bright, comfy, seating with outlets for laptops, and some comfy chairs to chill in. Nice view of quaint Brattleboro Downtown, Parking in front or the big lot in the back. read more

The Works Bakery Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

The Works was pretty crowded when we stopped in on a Saturday morning. It looked like the place to be to get breakfast/brunch in Brattleboro. Plenty of tables inside and out to sit and enjoy your food and company. We opted for a hot chocolate and to split a turkey sandwich. They have gluten free bread, and separately prepare allergens. The sandwich was pretty good and I enjoyed the hot chocolate. A good place to stop in for a drink and sandwich! read more

A great pit stop through town on your way in or out - quick ready to grab and go breakfast sandwiches with plenty of options!

Wow. Best artichoke and pesto panini I have ever had. Chef's kiss. Great spot for a quick lunch or pitstop. They know how to make a sandwich. read more

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Delicious breakfast ( we both had egg sandwiches on bagels) , friendly staff, plenty of tables at 10 AM on Saturday, pleasant welcoming atmosphere. What more could I ask for? Very close to the EV charger in the parking lot a block behind the Main Street. That's the primary reason we chose to stop in Brattleboro- thank you to whoever decided to place to charger there! read more

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The Works is a cute coffee shop to stop by for a quick bite to eat. The coffee is okay, but they have a great selection of sandwiches, salads and bowls - including many vegetarian and vegan options. It's also a great place to get some work done and has a lot of tables that aren't usually too crowded. read more

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Nice atmosphere, good menu/service, but found the food to be disappointing, lacked flavor.

While in Brattleboro yesterday my friend and I stopped by The Works for some lunch. This looks like the type of place that offers everything, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, the works... I decided on the Smoked Salmon bowl. The inside is all wood and very cozy looking. There's a cute little nook by the window, with pillows where you can sit with your warm drink and tasty food. Also they have a kids sized bench for little ones to sit at. The space is full of large windows which allows lots of natural light. My Salmon bowl came out pretty quickly, it's base was quinoa, a few slices of avocado, a hard boiled egg with pesto, maybe two spoon fulls of diced tomato, and a generous chunk of smoked salmon. I got coffee, but it's self serve which is never my favorite. This was a very protein rich and filling salad, the tomato was the perfect thing to include, the seasoning in it was a great blend with quinoa, but there was a very small amount of tomato. Everything else was a bit bland and flat, but the tomato. I appreciate the avocado, it was fresh and soft. The salmon was fresh, but very bland and flavorless. I'm not a fan of asking for modifications in my meals. However, by just adding more tomato this would have been much more flavorful and satisfying. As it is I'm giving it three stars. The coffee was just fine, it filled my need for coffee. I got the hazelnut kind. It was just ok, a bit too watery. The Works is a cute spot in downtown Brattleboro, they have many things to choose from. When I'm in the area again, I might stop here for their Mac & Cheese. read more

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Good breakfast spot in downtown Brattleboro. Since I'm always dubious of places that offer NY style bagels (since I am from NY) I opted for the power ancient grain bowl with quinoa, hard boiled egg, smoked salmon, tomato and pesto. My friend had a breakfast burrito. The bowl was good, but the proportion of grain to toppings was off and not enough pesto so you end up with a lot of dry quinoa. Coffee was decent. Indoor and outdoor seating and reasonably quick service. I'd go back and the three stars is mostly because it wasn't a memorable meal. read more

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Solid stop on the way back from Stowe. I got lox/salmon on a bagel, and my partner got at the salmon quinoa bowl. Came out pretty quickly despite it being busy. Lots of open seating inside and a few spots outside along the street. Staff were super friendly. Only giving this 3 stars as we yelped coffee shop and although we got coffee, it's the self serve kind after you buy a cup which is never my favorite to be fair. Coffee was basically in the line of people so was difficult to navigate. read more

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Good bagels, sandwiches, conveniently located. WiFi. Bathroom has a combination on receipt.

DELICIOUS! Bought out the rest of the cinnamon scones they were so good!! Eggs and spinach also yummy. Highly recommend it here! I'll be back read more

This place could be so good. They use local ingredients, including fresh sprouts, lettuce, and eggs. Breakfast and lunch. They have pretty good baked goods and coffee. The space is inviting and the regular crowd is all kinds of locals and tourists dropping in. Good place to get some writing done it meet up for as lunch date. They even have a kids table and lounge with a little chalkboard. They need to fix their menu and improve the quality of some of their ingredients and the way It gets portioned and served. I've seen similar reviews from other customers. It seems like the owners are absent and it has been on autopilot for a long time. First thing is the chicken. I ordered the Cobb Salad with "all natural chicken". It was some kind of rib meat patty, kinda slimy and didn't seem like meat. Just grill some breast, throw it in a cooler, cut it up and don't give people whatever that was, please. Also on my salad was a ball of goat cheese almost the size and shape of tennis ball. How am I supposed to eat that? Portion control, maybe crumble it up a bit so I don't have to try and figure that out with plastic silverware in a to-go bowl. They were out of the avocado dressing that they put on it (a salad that already has unripe sliced avocados on it) so I decided to get lemon vinaigrette instead. When it came out it had Caesar on it. Good greens underneath but I couldn't mix it in the tiny bowl under all the other proteins (hardboiled eggs, "chicken", greasy but delicious bacon, and goat cheese). I could only really get to it after eating my way through, and by the time I got there I was too full and disgusted to eat the baby chard and mesclun. It seems like a cool concept for a restaurant where the owners are not really chefs and have never tried half the dishes. Maybe just got high and came up with a menu and ordered some things and put it all together to make a restaurant, and haven't been back since except to keep hiring kids. I came in in the first week of October on a rainy day and the AC was cranked up to the max. Everyone inside has their jackets on and the staff are wearing thermals under their work tees. When I asked if they could turn it down as notch, one person didn't know, and another said they couldn't touch the AC. I'm like, it's fall. I came back the next day when there was a manager on duty and had to ask a few more people just to get him to turn it down. Now it's nice in here. Tried again with the "southwest chicken burrito" which was gross too. Won't be back except for coffee. read more

The employees make The Works the amazing place it is. The food is amazing, the service is outstanding. I would recommend The Works to everyone. read more

Getting there in the morning beats the lines. The food is good particularly the quinoa bowl. For me, this is really a treat because I find it expensive. The wait is generally 20 mins whether or not there is a line. I once ordered a small Mac and cheese and it arrived 20+ minutes later, cold. At other times, the wait is normal. This place can be flummoxing but you just have to find out how to navigate the line and when to arrive. read more

Awesome place, delicious food and great coffee. They have tables outside for those who doesn't wanna be inside. Breakfast was good. Many options to choose from including vegetarian. read more

The Works Bakery Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

the bagel was too crunchy, my dentures were fractured. otherwise staff was nice and flavor was good.

Love their food and the staff are awesome humans! The whole family loves visiting this location.

I was such a fan of this place until I was diagnosed with gluten allergy and found there was next-to-nothing on the menu that I couyld eat. Really? Come on, folks - it's 2024 and there are so many of us looking for and needing gf breakfast foods. Please consider adding a gf wrap (Mission makes 'em), muffins or scones to your morning rotation. It isn't hard. read more

Today I ordered a super chicken panini to go and picked it up. I did the responsible thing and only took three napkins, then left with my food. When I got home, the sandwhich was so poorly made, the bread was torn in three places, sauces was coming out everywhere (I did not order extra sauce). It was messy, there was a TON of chicken on one side of the sandwhich and half a piece on the other. I couldn't eat it at all without getting so messy I needed many more than the three napkins I took. I do not honestly think a sandwhich could be prepared THIS POORLY unless it was intentional. This wasn't even a rushed job, the bread was torn, the chicken was all on one side, sauce was everywhere. And yes I tipped them. I don't think I'll be tipping them for a while. I also recall a time last year when I ordered a super chicken panini and it came with NO chicken, so I guess it could be worse. Brattlbeoro deserves better. read more

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The staff was really nice, really helpful - just all around pleasant and kind. I very much appreciated them. I ordered the most simple version of their mac and cheese - delicious ingredients but it was lukewarm. They agreed to reheat it for me and now some of it was super hot and some was still cold. read more

The food is always delicious at The Works. I had the Autumn Harvest Grain Bowl and my husband had salmon/cream cheese on a bagel. Again, excellent! Just what the Dr. ordered! However, the person who waited on us really needs a vacation day. Grumpy McGrumperson! Kind of messes with the chill atmosphere in there. read more

When I got here I got 3 different answers to if they make there bagels here. They don't. The egg was super thin. Lacked any flavor. It was so disappointing. Came here because it was the only place open but I would never come again. read more

I am stuck home with a broken foot and ankle. Since I'm on crutches, I can't go grocery shopping. I'm basically SOL for a couple weeks. So, the Works Cafe was going to be a literal life-saver for me. Friday Dec 22nd, I ordered 4 items on Doordash. Only 1 item arrived- a greek salad (and it did not even taste good- wilted lettuce, soggy cucumbers and tomatoes). I called the store and the guy who answered could not provide an explanation how this happened and could not do anything about it. I called DoorDash and was only able to get a partial refund. So that ended up being a $21 salad when all was said and done. Saturday Dec 23rd, I gave the works cafe another shot. I ordered a bunch of things on DoorDash- 2 different bagels with different cream cheeses, a side of bacon, a kale chicken ceasar salad, a chocolate peanut butter smoothie, a banana, a big fruit cup, a chai, and a pastry. This food was going to last me through the weekend and get me through my basically bedbound christmas. Knowing what happened the day prior, I called the store immediately and asked the staff member to confirm that they got the full order. I asked her to read me the full order, she kindly obliged. The order arrived, and the big fruit cup was still missing. Even after confirming. The chicken on the salad was pink/grey and some of the greens looked brown/slimy. The shake was the consistency of water. The chai was awful. The banana was green and won't be ready to eat for days. There were 2 tiny bites of bacon in a cup. The only thing salvageable were the bagels. I called the store to see what happened here and to see what they can do. Nothing. 60something bucks down the drain. I am not one to usually complain- I worked in and managed restaurants for over a decade. I know mistakes happen. But twice in a row, plus after confirming directly with staff, just sucks. A standard good practice would be to send a gift card for the multiple inconveniences. Even if the customer doesn't want it- offer it. You do SOMETHING to make it right. read more

So I wanted to explain that I rarely leave reviews for businesses but felt I needed to explain why I was upset with this cafe. I'm a born and raised New Yorker and unapologetically so. No matter what your feelings are about bagel sandwiches, we New Yorkers incorporate them in our daily lives. I ordered a classic BEC (bacon egg and cheese) on an everything bagel. They called the everything bagels "the works bagels" which is annoying but none of my business. It's their establishment, they can name the food items what ever they want. What started my unpleasant experience at The Works Bakery was the fact that they didn't have American cheese. I understand that American cheese is gross and filled with nasty preservatives but you can't have a egg sandwich without American cheese. It should be illegal. On to my others issues. I found a surprise hair in my eggs which I'm pretty sure were liquid egg beaters. I went to the counter to ask for a new sandwich when a couple behind me asked if masks where mandatory. I know they are because a large sign out front says masks are required in this town. The employee told them it's fine to just take them off. I don't care which side your on in this debate but masks are mandated in this town and it's not up to the employees to decide who does and does not have to wear masks inside this cafe. Honestly I'd never come back here again. read more

The Works Bakery Cafe - The egg sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

The Works was very busy when I visited but that told me that this place was good, and it is! I ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothie and it's delicious! The cashier seemed a bit overwhelmed (I'm sure from the hustle and bustle) but the lady who gave me my smoothie was very friendly. The bathrooms are clean but not entirely stocked. I wish I didn't eat a few hours ago because the menu looked great. If I find myself in Battleboro in the future, I will visit The Works again. read more

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Much larger than I expected when walking to it in this adorable old town. The food was very good! Fresh and well flavored. It definitely did have a Panera-feel, even down to the signage/posters, the "you pick two"option, and its offerings. But the food was of good quality and I like the menu options. read more

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