Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe

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Delicious food and baked goods! Beautiful open space that is designed well. Caprese sandwich was not worth the cost as there were only 2 small tomato slices, lots of cheese, and barely any pesto. It was difficult to tell if there was even any pesto on the sandwich. Felt more like a grilled cheese than a Caprese. Due to the taste of the food I would give this place another shot. read more

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Lynn W.

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They have a wonderful selection of fresh backed treats. Great coffee. Awesome soup. Great staff.

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Annette R.

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Food is amazing, love this place. The cinnamon rolls are my fav, get there early for 1 (or more)

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Renee C.

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Scones, cinnamon rolls, and Carmel rolls are amazing. We are traveling and have come two days in a row. Not to mention it's super cute. read more

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Emily C.

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I ordered a caramel birthday cake for my husband. It was ready at the time I had requested, and he loved it! Fantastic cake!

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Teresa T.

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I'm giving it a five start cause I love the atmosphere. My first bite of my espresso brownie was delicious. The customer service was friendly. I'm excited to try their breakfast menu. read more

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Char M.

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Love it for lunch l, the mushroom and caprese sandwich is wonderful. Add a sugar cookie

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David F.

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This is an amazing spot with lots of room to sit and enjoy some scrumptious delights. Will be back. read more

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Annette G.

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Lovely ambiance with great coffee and yummy baked goods. It's a popular place so get there early for the best selection. Always worth a stop! read more

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Renee W.

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I love the Vanilla Bean! The space is cute and also large; menu is extensive also. I really like their coffee selection and iced cold brew is very tasty. Their quiches are so good and types rotate in terms of flavors. Also their breakfast burritos are grilled; have a nice browning to them and a slight buttery crunch on the outside, Those types also rotate. They have a variety of baked goods from cakes, cupcakes, cookies - everything looks amazing. I will try their baked goods one of these days! But go for the coffee and a small breakfast. Free si-if also if you're looking for a coffee shop to work out of. read more

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Carolen M.

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We came here to pick up a small birthday cake for my niece. It's a small bakery with a few tables if you're looking to eat there. Their menu not only consists of cakes and pastries, they also have sandwiches and coffees. We did get a raspberry vanilla cake. Although very pretty, it was a bit dense and the buttercream was more like swiss buttercream which tends to be more buttery in texture and our nieces were not fans of that. It is a nice little shop and perhaps their cupcakes and pastries are better or perhaps a different cake would be better. read more

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Susan K.

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It's just so darn loud in there. Not good ambiance. Not very organized with 2 separate areas for food & drink. Should have separate pay line for drinks or one to order one to pick up. Confusing. Our scone was a little underdone! Like the concept. The feel isn't right. Coffee was good. read more

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Lisa S.

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This bakery is the cutest and the food and coffee are 10stars. I love everything about this place and the prices are reasonable and worth it from pastries to bfast or lunch and definitely the coffee. The atmosphere and decor is a review in itself read more

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Todd J.

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Cookies and tea are great. Counter staff(5) spend too much time chatting it up when the could be cleaning tables and seeeping the floor. Also the baker behind the hi rise carts shouldn't be eating in plain view, which is a health code violation. Nice place but too many staff read more

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Stacie M.

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Fun little lunch place, easy to grab and go from coolers and get a cookie or cupcake for the road. I had a Southwest chicken salad and the fellas had sandwiches and panini. It took a minute to get the sandwiches but gave us time to talk. Bright and sunny, nice place. read more

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Maddie O.

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I love love love the Vanilla Bean! They have top tier service and coffee. Not to mention they have THE BEST cakes and cupcakes in Helena. The atmosphere there is very spacious, bright, & welcoming. They have great seating choices and even a little bar at the coffee counter. I can't get enough of Vanilla Bean:) read more

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Jo Y.

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This is the best freshest food in Helena. The atmosphere is bright and joyful. A great place to meet friends.

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Victoria M.

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My husband and I just moved to the area a few months ago, and I ended up getting my birthday cake from here; I have also stopped by a few times for coffee and breakfast. Amazing atmosphere inside and the coffee, food, and cake were delicious! The employees are super nice, and it is definitely worth a trip to try some of their cupcakes/pastries/food/coffee :-) read more

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Karen M.

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Everything is great here!! Will be back frequently! Pastries are amazing !! Coffee is superb!

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Jacqueline M.

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Tried to go there for lunch. Stood in line for 5 min only to be told at 5 till 2 that the kitchen was closed. A bit disappointed. I'll try again but the gal at the counter didn't really seem to care that I'd been standing in line for a bit. read more

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John H.

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Spacious place, always good food & baked goods. Can't go wrong with their frosted cookies.

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Fawn P.

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Had breakfast here yesterday and came back today for lunch. Food is amazing and I love the new location. Don't even get me started on the sweets!! read more

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Gail J.

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Really beautiful venue. Great bakery goods and coffee. My favs are the cookies. Also breakfast sandwich's. read more

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Jeff L.

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Very nice local bakery in Helena, MT. They've got a good variety of sweet treats, from cookies to cannolis. The shop is cozy, warm, and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful, and the baked goods are delicious! If you are wanting to feed a crowd, keep in mind that this is a very small shop, and they don't carry much inventory. It might be a good idea to call a day ahead of you want to buy a bunch of a certain item. read more

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Joan B.

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Went in for breakfast on a Saturday. Very disappointed that the kitchen was closed. Cinnamon rolls were good. I had a London Fog, not good. It was just tea and hot milk. We will try again. Very nice building. read more

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Our first experience here was a positive one. One thing that stood out to me was their lawful COVID policies. It did not discriminate against those who were unable to wear a face covering. The staff was very helpful and the facility is beautiful. The food and desserts were amazing and I highly recommend this place. read more

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J M.

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This is a cute little bakery, coffee/ restaurant. The shop is kept clean and tidy. It's very open and even has a garage door for warm weather. Breakfast muffins and pastries are the best. Cupcakes are decorated fancy but the cake part is a bit dry. I gave three stars for the atmosphere and the coffee. Staff there isn't the best. They don't offer assistance to quickly and there were a number of people working. I didn't feel they were very friendly. read more

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Deborah K.

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Sometimes we grab treats from the Vanilla Bean for work, great variety and always good! One time I had this amazing breakfast muffin with blueberries in the middle and a maple glaze..... so delicious! read more

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I went back after they changed locations and had a much better experience! My lunch was great and I had a chocolate cupcake that was seriously to die for. I also picked up a little cake for my friends birthday and that was amazingly delicious as well. This is now one of my very favorite places in town and I am glad I tried again. read more

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Christina C.

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Best bakery in my opinion! Super awesome manager/owners and some new staff so please be patient. You will not find better yummy goods anywhere and their fall burritos, amazing! read more

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Ty J.

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I dig this joint. I travel through Helena 2 to 3 times a year and always plan for a breakfast. I'm not sure who does the baking but everything in the glass case has been yummy in the ol' tummy. read more

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L K.

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I love you guys, really. But your cupcakes (vanilla and chocolate) are the dryest things I've ever eaten. All your other baked goods are phenomenal but please do something about the cupcakes. read more

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Lee M.

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Delicious grilled cheese and bacon. Loved the brownie. This was my first time at the new location-- they have come a long way from their humble beginnings. New space is open and airy. Lots of tables. Popular for lunch but service was quick and I didn't feel crowded. I will definitely be back. read more

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Clarice S.

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Great quality coffee and pastries, and super friendly and helpful staff. The smell is divine walking in and the atmosphere is great for visiting or working while enjoying the yumminess. The decor is perfect. I love this place. read more

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Julia Q.

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This is certainly the best bakery I've encountered in any state! Everything from the hot sandwiches to the whoopie pies and the daily soup are delicious. The fleur de sel cake is exquisite. quiche is amazing. Even the espresso is worthy. I would order a wedding cake or just a pan of brownies from the Vanilla Bean. Prices are reasonable and I always enjoy supporting a local business. However, the service is terrible; unfriendly staff are often standing around or washing dishes while there is a line. I am rarely even greeted with a hello, certainly never a smile, and I've been a dedicated customer who has brought the Vanilla Bean residual business from my friends, family, and colleagues . It is often hectic and unorganized during lunch rush, I've even had to give my order twice on several occasions. But overall, you can't miss the delicacies found at the Vanilla Bean Bakery! read more

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Great food, great burritos, and great baked goods. The new space is gorgeous but holy cow, figure out how to get people their food. Table numbers. Buzzers. Anything other than the pure chaos you're using now. read more

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They're a bakery, but don't ask them for a cake, they're too busy...their rude and inconsiderate staff will be sure to tell you that with the added bonus of snarky comments on the phone. They don't deserve my business, or yours. Pass. Please make 0 or negative stars an option for places like this. Thanks. read more

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Marta R.

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We were in Helena for a family event and needed Key Lime pies for dessert. Vanilla Bean took our order in a very friendly manner and had the pies ready for us as promised. And they were DELICIOUS! Highly recommend! read more

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Cathy C.

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They changed something since May 2018 on chicken salad. It was not very good. Also had a bone in it. Maybe different dressing? The yellow cupcake was very dry. read more

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1324 Gallatin Ave
Helena, MT 59601
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(406) 443-2257
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Hours

What time does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe open?

Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe close?

Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Saturday.Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMSat 7:00 AM - 2:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe does have catering options.

Does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe have parking?

Yes, Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

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Does Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe has free WiFi.

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