About Us
Meet Lauren, Steven & Honey
It all started in the fall of 2021, when Lauren and Steven met the old-fashioned way—over a bar top. Despite Lauren’s plans to relocate to North Bennington and Steven still living in Massachusetts, their connection was undeniable. Long-distance visits and shared dreams eventually led Steven north, and by the summer of 2023, they had settled into life—and baking—together in Vermont.
Over the next 18 months, what began as a simple love of sourdough turned into a full-fledged bagel business run out of their home kitchen. Word spread quickly, and so did the demand.
On Memorial Day Weekend 2025, Bennington Bagel Company officially opened its doors at 25 Main Street in North Bennington. At The Bagel Shop, you’ll now find a growing selection of bagel flavors and toppings, locally roasted coffee, and a rotating lineup of cream cheeses—all made or sourced with care and served with a smile.
We’re proud to be a part of this community and honored to share something meaningful with every bake.
Our Team
Lauren Carifio
Co-owner, Head Chef
Honey
Good Girl
Steven DeTeso
Co-owner, Operations
David Butler
Pasta Expert
Looking For Management Interns
Restaurant Amenities
Free WiFi
Smoking Zone
Live Music
Parking
Phase One
We’ve opened for online pre-orders and pickups as of November 27th, 2023, we ran home pick-ups until December 2024.
Phase Two
Currently loading! We’re opening a physical location at 25 Main St. in North Bennington! COMING SOON.
End Goal
Artisanal to us means handcrafted, the more local ingredients we can incorporate the better! Our end goal is have our own farmland to create a truly homegrown product.