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Scratch Bakery & Cafe · Burlington, VT
Sourdough, croissants, and seasonal pastries baked from scratch daily with local Vermont ingredients - or a custom cake planned weeks ahead.
Today's Menu & Case Highlights
Breads, pastries, cakes, and coffee - everything below is baked from scratch daily. Check the full menu for seasonal specials before you head over.
Sourdough, whole wheat, and seasonal levains, all naturally leavened and baked fresh every morning - never the day before.
See Today's Breads →
Butter croissants, seasonal danishes, and scones laminated by hand - the case fills fresh twice a day, morning and midday.
See the Pastry Case →
By-the-slice cakes and dessert bars in the case daily, plus fully custom cakes for weddings and celebrations by request.
See Cakes by the Slice →
Locally roasted drip coffee, espresso drinks, and seasonal specials - the perfect companion to whatever's fresh in the case.
See the Drinks List →Customer Stories
“The sourdough at Maplewood ruined every other loaf in Burlington for me. We stop in most Saturdays and the olive parmesan scone is worth the trip alone.”
“Elena built us a three-tier wedding cake with a raspberry filling that our guests are still talking about. She walked us through flavors and design over one easy call after we filled out the form online.”
“We order the pastry platters for our office every Monday. Easy online ordering, always on time, and the almond croissants disappear in minutes.”
What our customers say
Ordered our wedding cake here and it was even better than the tasting. Every guest asked where it came from.
The South End cafe is my daily coffee stop. Pastry case changes just enough to keep it interesting.
Their sourdough sells out fast for a reason. Get there early on Saturdays.
Ordered a custom pie for Thanksgiving two years running now. Consistently excellent.
Custom birthday cake turned out great, though it took a couple of calls to nail down the exact design.
Questions
Use the Start a Custom Order form on our Custom Orders page - it captures your event date, guest count, and occasion (wedding, birthday, catering, or corporate) so Elena's team can follow up with flavor and design options already in mind.
It's a good idea, especially for seasonal items - our Menu page shows what's currently in the case: breads, pastries, cakes by the slice, and drinks, updated as our offerings change.
Yes - regulars can order ahead for pickup so their morning pastry or coffee is ready the moment they walk in, no waiting in the case line.
Yes. Gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free items are labeled clearly on the case and on our menu page, so you can decide before you visit instead of asking at the counter.
We recommend at least 6-8 weeks out for wedding cakes and 2 weeks for birthday or celebration cakes, though we'll always try to accommodate a shorter timeline - just call and ask.
Blog
Notes on sourdough, seasonal menus, and planning a custom cake - from the Maplewood Bakehouse & Cafe team.
Wedding cakes take more planning than most couples expect. Here's the realistic timeline - from first tasting to delivery day - so nothing gets rushed.
Read MoreOur sourdough isn't rushed - here's what actually happens during those three days, and why it matters for flavor, texture, and digestibility.
Read MoreOur case changes with the seasons - here's how we plan it, and what to expect in the case each time of year in Vermont.
Read MoreStop by for what's fresh in the case today, or start a custom order for your next wedding, celebration, or catering event.
