Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe
1324 Gallatin Ave, Helena, MT
Crema's Take
“Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe is Helena's go-to spot for expertly crafted espresso drinks paired with genuinely exceptional pastries—their cherry scone has earned rave reviews that suggest it might be worth the trip alone. The space strikes that perfect balance between a quick caffeine stop and a lingering destination, with the kind of warm, attentive staff and cozy vibes that make it feel like your favorite local haunt from day one. Beyond daily coffee and breakfast, they're also known for handling custom cake orders and catering with care, making them reliable for both casual mornings and special occasions.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Cute interior, amazing vibes. Our now favorite place for coffee and breakfast in Helena! Cherry scone was probably the best scone I’ve ever had?! Latte was perfect, just the right amount of sweetness and flavor ❤️ Got a beautiful looking valentines cake too with my hubby! Can’t…
I called a week before I needed the cake to ask about customizations. My friend wanted a fully covered red velvet or the Fleur de Sel cake with regular buttercream. The person I talked to told me they couldn't do either. I said, "Okay, I'll just order the Fleur de Sel then."…
This was a great experience! It was my first time coming and the employees are very kind and great vibes all around. When I got my hot chocolate on accident I spilled it everywhere and they came and gave me a rag to help with. And a man, I didn’t get his name, I believe he was a…
Used Vanilla Bean to cater desserts for a company holiday party. They were excellent to work with and even gave us extra goodies - and everything was super delicious. Highly recommend!
The Vanilla Bean is one of the best lunch spots in the state of Montana! Yes they have great treats, yes they have great coffees, yes the staff is wonderful, yes the owner is local and amazing, but I honestly can’t believe how delicious the lunch items are! If you’re in the area…
I have yet to try 1 thing that is not a 5 star rating at VB! Shoutout for the consistently delicious goodies. I can walk in any random day and try something new. The selection is always a fantastic variety. I just don’t know how they do it! And I am a picky pastry eater! Thank…
Crema Reviews
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