First time coming here and wanted to try something new. The shop has cookies and pastries, some…read moredanishes and muffins. I got a baklava however I was not too impressed with it. It did not taste too fresh. The store owner was nice and treated us when walking in. Seating areas inside.

Having grown up in the Bridgeport area I have had cannolis from all the places that I thought were…read moregood . These cannolis from Mariannas were vastly superior to all . I bought 1 cannoli brought it out to the car tried it and went back in to buy more. Can't wait to come back and buy more!!!

I called from California before coming to CT to order 30 Bolillo rolls, and this great little…read morebakery totally took care of me! They were perfect! Delicious! Soft! Nice thin crispy outside, and all with that trademark shape - perfect for my Santa Maria Tri-Tip BBQ feast at my parent's place for their big summer party. Total 100% success because of Mana Bakery! I asked my friend who speaks Spanish to call with me, and he was able to translate, which is fine, but you should know, I'm not sure if anyone that runs the bakery speaks English. For me that is the perfect indication of traditional food prep, so wonderful! I know a little Spanish, and used a translator on my first call, but then had to call in my buddy. We had a laugh about it, and some fun, and sure enough, when I showed up a week later to drive from Simsbury to Meriden, my order was ready, and it was only $1 per roll. Just fantastic. Gracias, Mana Bakery! Quiero que sepas que realmente hiciste una diferencia para mi fiesta y nos hiciste muy felices a todos. ¡¡Muchas gracias!!

Just came here from California as a Mexican I'm so picky about Mexican food or bread I stopped by…read moreyesterday to see what they have love that everything look authentic and bread looks fresh, the cake I got was amazing the only bad thing was the service idk maybe the girls were tired or having a rough day but it was so bad she was rude and definitely didn't feel welcome at all but sides that, bread was great

A cute little place with friendly, helpful people. I was there at 930 and most of their product,…read moreparticularly the cakes and cookies were already sold. I found their offerings interesting and inventive but I wasn't blown away. I like that the pastries are properly baked so they are darker and more crisp than most places. The guava one was good, but very messy as there were square, white chunks of filling mixed with the guava preserves so they were loose and fell out when I bit into it. The Cinnabon style bun was completely cooked through, which I appreciate since the actual Cinnabons tend to be doughy inside. These ones are glazed with a bit of icing instead of cream cheese frosting; I enjoyed it, but I would have liked a little more. The chocolate croissant was generously filled with a good, dark chocolate, just the right amount, just loose enough to coat the inside. I didn't taste any orange in the orange poppy muffin and I'm not a fan of strusel topping on a muffin, as I like muffin tops. All in all not bad, I will give it another try if next time I have a weekend day off.

Once again I made the 17+ mile drive to this bakery on the weekend and joined the line waiting for…read moreits doors to open. Once again I had difficulty choosing a breakfast pastry because all looked so mouth watering. This time I settled on a pair of blueberry buns that proved to be larger than expected so on returning home my wife and I decided to share one and save the other for the following day. Unfortunately the outside of the bun was too dense and flavor lite though the much smaller, interior part, was as delicious as expected. I will no doubt be returning in the not too distant future to sample more of their delicious pastries as should you.

The food and desserts are always amazing and reasonably priced…read more My go-tos: - Tembleque (the best I have tried outside of my family's recipe) - Pan de Agua (always made fresh) - Pan Tostada always hits - Relleno de Papa - Rotisserie chicken (get it in the morning while it's still in stock!)

I visited for the first time recently and was impressed by the quantity of baked goods in the…read moredisplay case. I inquired about flan and was told they had 3 varieties with me settling on a pair of the banana flavored. I also inquired about another piece of pastry that caught my eye and was told it was bread pudding which I added to my order, a total of 3 pastries = $5.60, a certified bargain. The flans were excellent and served as a dessert for 2 on consecutive evenings. We were less impressed by the bread pudding, though tasty, it proved to be a bit too heavy. A return trip is in process of being formulated that will certainly include another flan, probably a pair of potato balls, likely an additional dessert, maybe even a loaf of bread and, if the timing is right, a pernil sandwich. So many options, so many calories, so little time.

Last weekend was the third time that Mazzotta's cupcakes were the centerpiece of our family…read morebirthday celebration! As always Maria's cupcakes were delicious , moist and flavorful. They were also beautiful! The ones frosted with vanilla buttercream looked like beautiful white roses, and the strawberry cupcakes were topped with yummy whipped cream frosting and a strawberry. Mazzotta's is awesome!

I stopped by this bakery looking for end-of-school gifts for teachers and principals, and it ended…read moreup being a huge success. I picked up an assortment of Danish pastries to share, and they were a hit. Everyone loved them, which made gift-giving easy and stress-free. It's always nice finding something that feels thoughtful and is appreciated by so many people. Of course, I couldn't leave without picking up a few treats for myself. I brought home the chocolate hazelnut and coconut ice cream flavors, and both were absolutely delicious. The chocolate hazelnut was rich and creamy, while the coconut had a refreshing flavor that was perfect for a warm day. I also purchased two breakfast pastries. One was a raspberry-flavored pastry that I really enjoyed. The other was supposed to be filled with vanilla, but the filling tasted different than I expected. It wasn't my favorite item, but with so many options available, that's bound to happen sometimes. The selection was impressive, everything looked fresh, and there was something for every sweet tooth. Whether you're stopping in for dessert, breakfast pastries, ice cream, or gifts for a special occasion, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors and discover a few new favorites.

Placed an order for a 6" cake on a Wednesday to pick up on a Friday. The person that took the order…read morewas super nice and asked me to email her a picture of the cake off their website that I liked. Picked it up at the time they told me I could and I was in and out in under a minute. The cake was ADORABLE but horribly dry and crumbly. The buttercream frosting was ok but not super buttery. It was cute but no one finished their slice and we ended up throwing almost the whole cake out. Maybe it was an off day but didn't feel like it was worth the $60.00 we paid.

Recommended: Yes, for excellent cakes and superb customer service…read more Overall: A delightful bakery offering beautiful, delicious cakes and seamless service. Snapshot: Food: 5/5 Drink: NA Vibe: NA Service: 5/5 Value: 5/5 ‍‍ Family-Friendly: NA Highlights: Perfect For: Beautiful, custom cakes for special occasions All The Details: Overdue review! My first experience with Alyssa's Cakery in Wallingford was for my baby shower cake, and it was fantastic. Searching for cake options in the greater Hamden area, Alyssa's not only emerged as one of the most affordable but also the best in terms of customer service. They were incredibly easy to work with and completely captured my vision for a naked cake. The cake was not only beautiful but also delicious, and it was ready right on time. It's hard to ask for more when it comes to preparing for a special event. Alyssa's Cakery's combination of quality, value, and customer service makes it a top choice for anyone in need of a special occasion cake. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in the area!

Came in on a Sunday morning to get some pastry and a coffee. They didn't have any coffee…read moreavailable.."I'd have to brew it for you and it takes too long." Everything felt sort of scarce. I attached it below, but the cannoli was hollow on the inside too. Was going to sit down and enjoy things, but felt more like I was bothering the staff by being here, so I left. I have been looking for a good Italian bakery as I'm new to the area, but was sad to come across this place...was not very 'Italian bakery-ish' hah. Can't recommend.

I ordered a hot latte. This is what I got when I opened the lid. When I left with it, it did feel…read morelight, I should have looked before I got home. Pastries are a bit overpriced as well.