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What to order
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Breakfast Croissant
Highly praised multiple times for its fantastic taste and flaky, crunchy outside with a soft inside. Often recommended to get early for freshness, especially noted with ham.
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Chocolate Almond Croissant
Frequently mentioned as excellent and a standout pastry with rich almond flavor and chocolate, recommended repeatedly by different reviewers.
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Breakfast Sandwich
Described as possibly the best breakfast sandwich some reviewers have ever had, noted for perfect size, freshness, and quality ingredients like ham, Swiss cheese, bacon, and lemon butter.
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Roast Beef Sandwich
Highlighted as incredible by a reviewer, suggesting high quality and well-prepared meat in the sandwich.
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Creemee
Mentioned for its smooth texture and being a classic Vermont treat, available alongside Creemee sandwiches, adding a local specialty to the menu.
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Almond Tart
Noted as incredible and delicious, especially alongside other pastries, emphasizing the quality of almond-flavored baked goods.
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Tuna Sandwich
Recommended for its excellent quality with top-notch bread and fresh ingredients.
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Maple Latte
Called amazing by a reviewer, highlighting the exceptional coffee offerings at the café.
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Maple Cinnamon Bun
Mentioned as a superior pastry choice alongside other favorites, praised for its flavor and quality.
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Bacon Cheddar Scone
Reviewed positively as part of the breakfast pastry selection, noted for its delicious taste.
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Molasses Cookie
Described as perfect and memorable, recommended by multiple reviewers for its taste.
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Apple Galette
Mentioned as simply excellent, showcasing the bakery's elegant yet homemade style pastries.
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Cranberry and Turkey Sandwich
A favorite for some returning customers, appreciated for fresh ingredients and delicious flavor.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
About Red Hen Baking
Bakery & casual cafe featuring a selection of breads & pastries, plus soups & sandwiches.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- In-store pickup
- In-store shopping
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
Dining options
- Breakfast
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
- Quick visit
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Frequently asked
What is Red Hen Baking known for?
Red Hen Baking is best known for its croissants, especially the breakfast croissant and croissant sandwich, along with fresh artisan breads and creemees. Reviewers repeatedly mention the flaky pastry texture, strong sandwich fillings like ham and Swiss, and the bakery as a worthwhile stop in Montpelier for a taste of Vermont.
What dishes are most recommended at Red Hen Baking?
The most recommended items include the breakfast croissant with ham, croissant sandwich, breakfast sandwich, tuna sando, roast beef sandwich, and chocolate almond croissant. Reviewers also call out the maple latte, Mad River Grain bread, raspberry cream cheese Danish, and apple galette as standouts.
What is the atmosphere like at Red Hen Baking?
The atmosphere is described as bright, modern, rustic, cozy, and welcoming, with a busy bakery feel at peak times. It suits quick solo stops, couples, and travelers passing through, though reviewers note it can get crowded around lunch and on weekends.
Is Red Hen Baking good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $10 to $20, and reviewers say the prices are not cheap, but they feel fair for the quality and the fact that the business pays workers well. People also mention that the local artisan goods and baked items are reasonably priced for what you get.
When is the best time to visit Red Hen Baking?
Go early if you want the freshest croissants, since reviewers say they are better when they are fresh and the bakery can get busy later in the day. Lunch time and weekends are described as crowded, and the small parking lot can fill up.
Is parking available at Red Hen Baking?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot is available.
