Village Bakery & Café

My lunch was exceptional! I had The Caprini sandwich. Because the food is cooked to order, be prepared to wait, but it is so worth it!

An Athens gem. Delicious baked goods, sandwiches, etc plus art, crafts, wine, cheese and more for sale .... all locally produced and served by people making a living wage. A community hub. And a good place to shop for local treats/souvenirs. We came back a second time for breakfast. Excellent!!!!

I was recently back in Athens (born, raised, and lived in Athens for 28yrs) and I was glad to see Village Bakery is still thriving. I have always loved their quiche for a nice breakfast treat. It’s a nice, cozy atmosphere. They have a nice selection of wine and beer as well as other local grocery items. It’s an Athens staple that’s always worth a visit.

We decided to come down to Hocking Hills for our anniversary and since the weather was rather rainy, we ventured into Athens for the morning for breakfast and some antiquing. This little cafe came as a bit of a surprise! The food menu is great, especially for vegetarians. The coffee is great. The fudge brownie was phenomenal, french batard loaf beautiful, and they had quite the selection of wines for purchase. What they stand for is wonderful and right up our alley. Definitely worth a visit and we'll come back again the next time we're down that way.

There's nothing not to love about this place. Top quality baking, super fresh and thoughtful menu, focus on sustainably sourced and local food, fine selection of beer and wine to go and a great little gift shop to boot. We stumbled on this shop on our way through town; it'll be worthwhile making the trip back to Athens just for lunch at the Village Bakery.

Great food, exceptional baked goods, and really good coffee. Wine too! Socially conscious and earth friendly. Love stopping here when passing through town.

Great local bakery with delicious meals, sweets, coffee. Lots of good warm funky vibes!

Hadn't been here for two years and it just keeps getting better. Get a frittata or a brownie and grab a good bottle of wine. I don't drink coffee but I had to have a light roast and half decaf here, it's that good.

Eat here. Grab some treats for later. Drink a Village Chai. Enjoy yourself. 🍵

The Sourdough leaf was no joke best I've had!!!

Wow! Just wow! So much flavor and great presentation

Very good vegetarian options. We had the tempeh BBQ sandwich and it was better than I expected it to be. My partner got the black bean burger and it was also good. The interior decorations of the store were also a vibe.

My household has so appreciated this gem over the years, and during COVID-19, they have adapted creatively and quickly to help keep customers and staff safe and healthy + their yummy & nourishing menu accessible. When a recent porch pickup order was accidentally missing items, the owners were even willing to drop them off at my home! They truly go above and beyond to be actively caring and connected, not only towards their customers, but also with our wider community and planet.

I have only been here a few times but I definitely see myself going back many times in the future. I've only gotten coffee here and a sandwich once, I can't even remember what the sandwich was but it was recommended to me and it was fantastic. I look forward to trying their quiche it looks excellent. The staff is always very nice and helpful and I've never had a bad experience here. Everything is high quality and very very delicious.

A wonderful neighborhood cafe on the eastside of Athens. Food is delicious and local, mostly organic, and as of 2022, the menu is now completely vegetarian.
They serve Ridgerunner coffee, powered by rooftop solar... and no tipping (included in prices). What is there not to love?

Great, especially in its range of vegetarian options. High quality ingredients.
Don't go here if you're in a rush, though. High speed is not an element of their service.

We enjoyed our time spent at the bakery and café while our EV charged (thank you!!). The interior was eclectic, but charming and full of smiling faces. The pastries we purchased were delicious. Though we didn't look closely, a selection of wine is offered to the left side of the shop and up a stair walks as one walks inside.

The Village Bakery is one of the best eateries in Athens. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and they have great vegan options! The onion bialy with tofu spread is delicious "grab and go" vegan food if you're in a hurry but the bakery is so delightful you will want to stay and take your time savoring every mouth watering morsel. They are proudly part of the food revolution and get most of their food within the region. They support environmental, economic and social justice and encourage patrons to take an active part by learning more about the world around them. They have great coffee and kombuchas, their desserts are amazing, the food is perfectly portioned so you feel full and satiated-its definitely worth a stop!

Fantastic place to eat in Athens! I love the friendly atmosphere and the food is always phenomenal! My favorite thing to get is probably the quiche Lorraine. Super velvety with a buttery flaky crust. 👌

I love this place! Daily special soups , delicious sandwiches that are great but also done with a consideration to the environment and the local economy. If you're into awesome good and supporting local business this place is for you. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options fyi 😉