• Courtesy of August First
• August First

August First — New owners Frank Pace and Marnie Long are continuing August First’s tradition of serving up stellar freshly baked loaves, including seven grain, seeded baguettes and house focaccia.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

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

• 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)

• Red House Sweets
• Two Sons Bakehouse