Imagine a world where carbs are currency and sandwiches are sacred.
Welcome to Vermont, where bakeries aren’t just places to eat—they’re portals to paradise.
Grab your stretchiest pants and let’s embark on a crusty, crumbly adventure!
1. Klinger’s Bread Company (South Burlington)
Nestled in a nondescript industrial building, Klinger’s Bread Company is the Clark Kent of bakeries—unassuming on the outside, but a superhero of flavor within.
The moment you step through the door, you’re hit with the intoxicating aroma of freshly baked bread that’s so good, it should probably be illegal.
Their sandwiches are the stuff of legend, built on bread so fresh it practically introduces itself.
“Hi, I’m Sourdough, and I’ll be your taste bud’s tour guide today.”
The turkey and avocado on multigrain is a particular standout—it’s like a spa day for your mouth, only with more calories and less cucumber slices on your eyes.
2. Red Hen Baking (Middlesex)
Red Hen Baking is the Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory of bread, minus the Oompa Loompas (though I can’t confirm they don’t have tiny bakers hidden away somewhere).
This place is so committed to organic, locally-sourced ingredients that their wheat probably has its own LinkedIn profile.
Their café, with its rustic charm and view of the bakery, lets you watch the bread-making magic happen.
It’s like a front-row seat to the best show in town, only instead of an encore, you get to eat the performers.
The grilled cheese on their famous Cyrus Pringle bread is a religious experience—it’ll make you want to build a shrine to dairy products in your living room.
3. August First Bakery (Burlington)
August First Bakery is like that overachieving friend who’s good at everything—irritating, but you can’t help loving them.
This place doesn’t just make bread; it creates edible works of art.
Their sandwiches are so photogenic, they probably have their own Instagram influencer contracts.
The real star here is the Veggie & Hummus sandwich.
It’s packed with so many vegetables, it’s practically a portable farmers market.
Eating it feels like you’re single-handedly saving the planet, one delicious bite at a time.
Who knew being eco-friendly could taste this good?
4. La Panciata (Northfield)
La Panciata is the unsung hero of the Vermont bread scene.
It’s like the bakery equivalent of a indie band—not everyone knows about it, but those who do are insufferably smug about it.
Their focaccia is so authentic, it comes with its own Italian passport.
While they don’t have a café, their bread finds its way into sandwiches all over the state.
It’s like the Kevin Bacon of the bakery world—six degrees of separation from every great sandwich in Vermont.
Hunt down a sandwich made with their bread, and you’ll understand why carb-counting is overrated.
5. Bohemian Bakery (Montpelier)
Stepping into Bohemian Bakery is like stumbling into a Parisian café that took a wrong turn and ended up in Vermont.
It’s so charmingly European, you half expect to see a beret-wearing mime having an existential crisis in the corner.
Their croissant sandwiches are a butter-laden fever dream.
The ham and cheese option is so good, it’ll make you want to learn French just so you can properly express your gratitude.
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“Merci beaucoup” just doesn’t cut it when you’re experiencing a life-altering pastry moment.
6. Sweet Simone’s (Richmond)
Sweet Simone’s is the cool kid of the Vermont bakery scene.
It’s got that effortless vibe that makes you want to hang out there all day, pretending to work on your never-going-to-happen novel while secretly people-watching over your laptop.
Their sandwiches are like the bakery version of a mixtape—carefully curated combinations that hit all the right notes.
The turkey pesto on homemade focaccia is a chart-topper, guaranteed to have you coming back for encores.
7. The Warren Store (Warren)
The Warren Store is like that quirky aunt who travels the world and comes back with the most random, amazing gifts.
Only here, the gifts are sandwiches, and instead of bringing them back from far-flung places, they make them right in front of you.
Their deli counter is a treasure trove of sandwich possibilities.
It’s like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, but with more delicious outcomes and fewer encounters with pirates (unless you count the occasional customer trying to sneak an extra pickle).
8. Vergennes Laundry (Vergennes)
Don’t let the name fool you—Vergennes Laundry is not where you go to clean your clothes (unless you’re trying to add some artisanal bread crumbs to your wardrobe).
This wood-fired bakery is so hip, it makes Brooklyn look mainstream.
Their sandwiches are simple but sublime, like a haiku made of bread and fillings.
The smoked salmon on house-made bread is a poem to the palate, each bite a stanza of smoky, creamy, crusty perfection.
9. Mirabelles Café (Burlington)
Mirabelles Café is the Mary Poppins’ bag of bakeries—seemingly normal on the outside, but capable of producing an endless array of delightful surprises.
Their display case is like a treasure chest of carbs, each item more tempting than the last.
Their sandwiches are the stuff of urban legend.
The roast beef and cheddar on a homemade roll is so good, it should come with a warning label: “May cause spontaneous happy dances and involuntary mmm-ing.”
10. Stowe Bee Bakery & Café (Stowe)
Stowe Bee Bakery & Café is as sweet as its name suggests, but don’t worry—you won’t get stung by anything except maybe a sugar rush.
This place is cozier than a bear hug from a Vermont maple tree.
Their breakfast sandwiches are the stuff of hangover dreams.
The bacon, egg, and cheese on a homemade biscuit is like a warm, edible hug for your taste buds.
It’s so good, you might find yourself setting your alarm early on weekends just to get there before they sell out.
11. Sandy’s Books & Bakery (Rochester)
Sandy’s Books & Bakery is what would happen if your favorite library and your grandma’s kitchen had a baby.
It’s a place where you can feed both your mind and your stomach, often at the same time.
Their sandwiches are like well-crafted sentences—perfectly balanced, surprisingly complex, and deeply satisfying.
The veggie and goat cheese on homemade bread is a bestseller that deserves its own book deal.
There you have it, folks—a carb-loaded journey through Vermont’s best-kept secrets.
Remember, calories don’t count when you’re on vacation… or so I keep telling myself.
Satisfy your taste for adventure!
This map has all the stops you need to make every meal a memorable one.
Now go forth and conquer these sandwich kingdoms!