Destination bakery in the heart of Chester specializing in cakes, cookies and legit cinnamon rolls. Offering a cozy hallmark vibe inside we encourage you to stay awhile and enjoy our extensive selection of gifts for sale or a delicious espresso with a housemade pastry.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 54 The Common Floor 1, Chester, VT 05143
Phone: (802) 379-3746
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Reviews
Jillian C.
Lovely little bakery straight out of a Hallmark movie. The owner nicely remade my chai latte after the tea bag broke despite being a shop of one and super busy. The cinnamon bun was delicious. Light, chewy dough, perfectly sweetened but not overly sweet. It included a hint of nutmeg which was unexpected, different and delicious!
… moreJacqueline Kassis
Everything was great. I’ll be going back after a ski day
… moreNicholas Titus
Great little bakery for treats. Everything we sampled was fresh and delicious
… moreMike Keim
1. If you do not enjoy donuts/doughnuts, this review is not for you. You can go about your day and move on without reading further.
2. If you do like donuts, then you might have a favorite kind of donut – e.g. cider doughnut, or raised, or cake, or something else. Consider the analogy to ice cream: some people really like dense ice creams like Ben and Jerry’s, other’s prefer ice creams with more air mixed in, like Breyers, or Tillamook, and some find the inclusion of guar gum in the Wilcox recipe give it a delightful chewiness, while others would… eschew the guar gum. Sorry… I could not resist. But – you take the point: there are different strokes for different folks. So, I’m about to sing the praises of a specific *kind* of donut that I find extraordinary.
3. If you enjoy a raised donut that retains a higher density than the Dunkin’ variety, i.e. one that has a stretchy gluten structure while remaining *dense* – then you should make your way to Mercantile Bakery in Chester VT. They make these donuts in house, but only in small batches because their fryer is small. So, it’s worth calling ahead (and perhaps asking them if they’re willing to set some aside) to see if they have some.
How good are these? Well, I’m not a doughnut maniac. I would not even rate them in my top five favorite sweet treats. Also, I’m what a dog trainer would call a “resource guarder” who might show “possessive aggression” with regards to food. Family members know to *ask* if they want to taste from my plate in a restaurant. The answer is usually yes, but there’s a shield of possessiveness that needs to be negotiated. So, I share those as context for my experience and actions with these donuts.
I bit into one and almost promptly overwhelmed my entire dopamine system. Was I crying? Or was that dopamine leaking out from my eyeballs? I took a second bite. Just as good. At that point I pulled it dramatically away from my face and fixed it with the proverbial “steely gaze.” What was my next move here? I knew the “right” move and managed to execute: the rest of this donut needed to come home to the family (4 sons and 1 wife) so I could evangelize with evidence. I assessed that the remaining donut could plausibly be split five ways for everyone to get a taste and, like a marshmallow deferred gratification test of yore, I knew that my case for “Oh… we should stop in and see if they have donuts” on future trips would be much easier to make if everyone was given a taste. This was a long game to play…
Was that remaining donut cut into five even pieces? No…. There were two more of my own samplings along the way… I had to convince myself that I wasn’t off-base, to reassure myself – was I imagining this? I was NOT! So… two more samples and then the remainder was distributed in the family. The consensus was these truly were exceptional donuts. I believe I have made my case to them.
I hope this helps someone who enjoys this specific kind of donut, which is not often encountered, to connect with a wonderful experience.
… more2. If you do like donuts, then you might have a favorite kind of donut – e.g. cider doughnut, or raised, or cake, or something else. Consider the analogy to ice cream: some people really like dense ice creams like Ben and Jerry’s, other’s prefer ice creams with more air mixed in, like Breyers, or Tillamook, and some find the inclusion of guar gum in the Wilcox recipe give it a delightful chewiness, while others would… eschew the guar gum. Sorry… I could not resist. But – you take the point: there are different strokes for different folks. So, I’m about to sing the praises of a specific *kind* of donut that I find extraordinary.
3. If you enjoy a raised donut that retains a higher density than the Dunkin’ variety, i.e. one that has a stretchy gluten structure while remaining *dense* – then you should make your way to Mercantile Bakery in Chester VT. They make these donuts in house, but only in small batches because their fryer is small. So, it’s worth calling ahead (and perhaps asking them if they’re willing to set some aside) to see if they have some.
How good are these? Well, I’m not a doughnut maniac. I would not even rate them in my top five favorite sweet treats. Also, I’m what a dog trainer would call a “resource guarder” who might show “possessive aggression” with regards to food. Family members know to *ask* if they want to taste from my plate in a restaurant. The answer is usually yes, but there’s a shield of possessiveness that needs to be negotiated. So, I share those as context for my experience and actions with these donuts.
I bit into one and almost promptly overwhelmed my entire dopamine system. Was I crying? Or was that dopamine leaking out from my eyeballs? I took a second bite. Just as good. At that point I pulled it dramatically away from my face and fixed it with the proverbial “steely gaze.” What was my next move here? I knew the “right” move and managed to execute: the rest of this donut needed to come home to the family (4 sons and 1 wife) so I could evangelize with evidence. I assessed that the remaining donut could plausibly be split five ways for everyone to get a taste and, like a marshmallow deferred gratification test of yore, I knew that my case for “Oh… we should stop in and see if they have donuts” on future trips would be much easier to make if everyone was given a taste. This was a long game to play…
Was that remaining donut cut into five even pieces? No…. There were two more of my own samplings along the way… I had to convince myself that I wasn’t off-base, to reassure myself – was I imagining this? I was NOT! So… two more samples and then the remainder was distributed in the family. The consensus was these truly were exceptional donuts. I believe I have made my case to them.
I hope this helps someone who enjoys this specific kind of donut, which is not often encountered, to connect with a wonderful experience.
Ali Forma-Knaack
One of the best sandwiches of my life – the cranberry bread was made in house and was so fresh. My husband had the house sandwich with turkey and pesto, and it was phenomenal. We also ordered a hazelnut latte that was delicious. New fav spot!
… moreJen Swenson
Every time I have been to MOM’s it has been a
Delight! Delicious food, excellent coffee, inviting, laid back atmosphere and friendly service. She made an amazing carrot cake for my Mom’s birthday that was out of this world. 10/10 recommend.
… moreDelight! Delicious food, excellent coffee, inviting, laid back atmosphere and friendly service. She made an amazing carrot cake for my Mom’s birthday that was out of this world. 10/10 recommend.
justin becker
Got the scone and danish and they were fantastic. Plus the place is super cute. Would be regulars if we lived closer.
… morepbris98
Best sandwich ever. Had an incredible summer tomato, mozzarella, and pesto on store-made baguette. Great seasonings, perfect crispy baguette! Messy eat but sooo good!
… moreAllie Snyder
Stopped in on a whim, and turned out to be absolutely delicious. My kids and I both agreed that the blueberry muffin and chocolate chip scone were the best we ever had! Coffee was great too. We will be back!
… moreElizabeth Gellner
It’s a super darling and quaint spot. I can confirm the bakery candle they sell there is also super worth it.
… more