• Courtesy of August First Bakery
• August First Bakery

August First — Phil Merrick and Jodi Whalen opened shop on August 1, 2009, with the goal of nourishing their community. From seven grain to seeded baguette to country French sourdough, these European-style loaves are baked with love.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• Great Harvest Bread Co.
• Klinger's Bread Company
• Knead Bakery
• O Bread Bakery

• Courtesy of Red Hen Baking Co.
• Red Hen Baking Co.

Red Hen Baking Co. — Nibble a flaky croissant while watching bakers work, or sit down with soup and a sandwich. Breads and pastries are made with grains sourced from within 150 miles of the bakery.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• Elmore Mountain Bread
• Red House Sweets
• Rupert Rising Breads
• Slowfire Bakery