I came across this business after searching for a different bakery to get a cake. I stopped in and…read morethe woman who greeted and helped me was extremely warm and inviting. I secured a whole lemon pound cake and 6 of their pound cups, a cool spin on cupcakes where the cake is more like the texture of a pound cake. Everything was truly amazing. You can taste the soul and love in every bite. The cakes are denser than regular bakery cake, as pound cakes should be. But they are also moist and just perfect. I loved everything we got, lemon pound cake, pound cups in the flavors of coconut (their best seller), strawberry shortcake and strawberry, lemon cheesecake with a crunch. Overall, my favorite were the coconut pound cups. I'm really loving coconut cakes right now. They are in East Hartford, which I feel like most people aren't usually in unless you live or have something specific to do there but I highly recommend taking the special trip if you want a wonderful cake. It was a great addition to our birthday celebration. I think they also ship!

Always a pleasant experience! Great customer service and cupcake are delicious! Cute little spot.read more

the best pies made , service great, good size great filling. crust perfect. priced reasonable…read more thats where I will be buying my holiday pies now on.

"Oh, by gosh, by golly It's time for mistletoe and holly…read moreFancy ties and granny's pies" (Frank Sinatra) Have you ever bought a frozen pie for some kind of a fund-raiser? Sure, you have, for a school PTO initiative, or in support of a kid's scout troop or marching band or Little League team, am I right? A few years ago, I bought a frozen pie from a co-worker and planned to put it out on our Thanksgiving dessert table. Well, that didn't work out because I forgot to take it out of the freeze! But even if I remembered to do that, I still would have been a "Fail" because that pie was uncooked and needed to be popped in the oven for 45 minutes. I totally missed that little nugget of instructions. Which finally brings me to Granny's Pie Factory in East Hartford. You don't need a master's degree in cryptology to surmise that Granny's Pie Factory sells pies, but what you might not expect is that they sell a large variety of fresh and frozen pies that are FULLY COOKED. Their website boasts 53 varieties of fully finished fruit and creme pies, either fresh or frozen. They come in a variety of sizes - 6 inch, 8 inch, and 10 inch. We picked up a frozen 10-inch Strawberry Rhubarb pie ($19). It was massive and seemed to weigh as much as a bowling ball. It clocked in at 2 pounds and eleven ounces. We sawed it in half and put it in our freezer for eventual use of one half a pie at a time. It is fully cooked and only needs to be thawed out to be enjoyed. No doubt we will enjoy it!

If you're driving down Sullivan Ave and see the "Bakery" sign in the plaza across from Geisslers,…read morethat's the spot you need to check out! You walk in to beautiful glass case of fresh bakery items. On the counter is a heartwarming photo that makes you feel the love of the bakery. The very friendly voice that asked what she could get me with a smile was so calming. I went to pick up some cannolis, but the tiramisu was calling my name! I bought 4 cannolis, the tiramisu, and then another 4 mini cannolis :) The mini ones are awesome too.. My personal favorite is the chocolate chip. My husband and his family had gone to a bakery in Hartford for yeaarrrssss.. However. Once finding Guiseppinas, there's no turning back. Highly recommend!

I love an Italian bakery! This is a family owned and authentic Italian bakery. They have…read moretraditional cookies, breads, cakes, pastries, and more. I found this spot via another app that offers discounts on end of day items. I had slices of cake which were good. I purchased a few more items full priced. The cannolis were to die for; they fill it right before they hand it to you. The service was good and plenty of parking in a plaza. I would be there often if I lived closer!

My Italian Grandpa has always said these are the best cannolis so you know it must be true. We…read morepicked some up yesterday and they definitely did not disappoint! The ricotta filled with chocolate chips are so good. Mini cannolis are $2.50 each. The perfect treat

I visited modern pastry in Boston and was very pleased. I expected the same quality here and was…read morevery disappointed. I went shortly before they closed, and while they still had product, much of it felt very stale. When I asked what some of the treats were as I wanted to try a variety of "new" things, I felt I was being a bother and they just wanted me to hurry up and get out. I will go back to my favorite place in the city and skip this the next time I pass through.

Chimirris is my go to for a family event or if I need to bring something somewhere.. this is the…read moreplace! Our family loves all If their cakes because they always taste very good , not dry. When you go In, the girls are always so sweet and helpful. A favorite is the cannoli cake and the chocolate cream ( unsure of what flavor) . But they said they were excellent. I can't eat them But they do look so good!! They also sell cookies , whole cakes and more. Chimirris is open everyday except for Mondays until 6 pm which is helpful.

I had a cake made for my friend's 40th wedding anniversary. I worked with Lorena to design the…read moreperfect cake and it couldn't have been easier. The cake was absolutely beautiful and the couple was blown away when they saw it. Everyone at the anniversary party couldn't believe how light and fluffy the cake was, and even though the frosting was buttercream, it was still very light and everyone raved about the flavor. I will definitely go to them again.

This is a new Jamaican restaurant in the East Hartford area and I was so excited to this place. I…read morereally enjoy a place in Vernon, so when I saw that this place was right in town I wanted to try it. I ordered oxtails with rice and peas with cabbage and a side of sweet plantains. The oxtails had good flavor. I know sometimes you can get some fattier pieces but I felt like their meat was mostly fatty. The rice and peas had that nice coconut flavor I enjoy but the rice needed to be a little bit more tender. This meal cost me a little over $16 which I feel is over priced. I can't say this place is great or bad. I'm neutral because I do believe they have more than one cook and this could of been a bad day. They don't offer typical Jamaican baked goods like coco bread and patties if that's what you're looking for. Some items that they cooked wasn't even on a burner to keep warm but wrapped in foil. This could cause food borne illness.

This place is the latest addition (a month or so) to an old mall here in East Hartford. It is a…read morecombination of takeout Jamaican food and a bakery. There is no social media presence and can be hard to find online. The menu is not even available. There is nothing printed either. In fact, the menu is the name tag above the item for sale. For prices and sizes, you will just have to ask. I am doing takeout and having a homemade drink just like I did during the roughest part of the lockdown. For my drink, I am making a JAMAICAN DAUQUIRI. It consists of 2 OZ APPLETON ESTATE SIGNATURE (40% ABV), 0.75 OZ of FRESH LIME JUICE, 0.50 OZ SIMPLE SYRUP (OR DEMERARA (a non-centrifugal cane sugar is the technical name given to traditional raw sugar obtained by evaporating water from sugarcane) and garnish with a lime twist (well, not today). Add all of the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lime twist. This is a very good drink. Appleton Estate Signature is a fruit forward expression with aromas and flavour notes of dried apricot, fresh peach and a subtle hint of sweet molasses. It does finish serenely, as it started. TERROIR, the Appleton Estate, deep in the middle of Jamaica's Nassau Valley, began perfecting their complex rum-making over 271 years ago in 1749! Surrounded by densely forested limestone hills, the region's topography makes for a rum unlike any other. As for ageing, spirits age quicker in tropical climates than cooler ones. This means that the flavour of our rums develops at a quicker pace. The company does adhere to strict minimum ageing guidelines which means that the age statement on a bottle refers to the youngest drop of rum in that blend. One other thing, it is crafted with Jamaican limestone-filtered water and has NO added flavors. I think Campari owns the brand too. I am using Roses's Sweetened Lime Juice (since I have no fresh lime juice), but's it is low calorie and dies the job. For my Simple Syrup (water, sugar and lactic acid). I use Stirrings (est. in 1997 in Nantucket, Massachusetts; I think Sazerac owns it). For my meal, I am having the goat curry with (a lot of...) rice and beans, fried green plantains and steamed cabbage. This is A huge portion, but costs around $18 after tax and tip. To kick it up a notch, I'm adding some Sontaya Mango Habanero. Green plantains can have a hard texture. Food is real food. I almost forgot to take a picture! The goat meat is surprisingly (mostly) boneless. Now, the dessert is a piece of pineapple cake . It is enormous and costs around $9. The business is owned by two partners, one of which owns the right side (restaurant) and the other owns the right side (bakery). The frosting is very light and the pineapple sauce tastes real good. A few seconds on the microwave will soften up the frosting. Overall, it is very good!

As a birthday treat my friend surprised me with some absolute delicious cupcakes from…read more@brownbuttercreations. All of them were so good! Highly recommend this bakery, you won't be disappointed!

I went there hoping I would get a cinnamon roll, but they only have them on Saturday However I got…read moreBrown Butter bread pudding, passion fruit cheese cake and salted caramel or crumble cupcake. Everything was amazing. And woman at the counter gave me chocolate chip cookie that was delicious that didn't make it home. I will be back real soon! Great customer and delicious baked goods

Got a cinnamon roll from here last weekend - although a bit pricy, quality was outstanding and it…read morewas probably 2 servings - could easily be split between 2. Could taste the real butter. Looking forward to trying macarons in the future. Parking is very limited.

What a fabulous place! The decor is adorably vintage books, framed pictures, mirrors and more!…read moreTheir coffees are top tier. I ordered a cookie butter iced latte with oat milk and my friend tried their brown sugar latte. We both got yummy pastries and sat on a pink couch. It was quiet, and comfortable inside. The service was nice and friendly. My only critique is that I wish they had a couple food items for lunch beside pastries. But overall loved it!

Mozzicato's is a true Hartford staple. Mozzicato - De Pasquale's Bakery & Pastry Shop on Franklin…read moreAvenue sets a standard that most spots just can't touch. While the pastries are classic and exactly what you'd expect from a high-caliber Italian bakery, the real gem is the Italian ice located in the cafe. Good lord, the flavors and quality are on a different level--this isn't that Rita's or DQ garbage. The chocolate and strawberry combination is specifically incredible, honestly better than Godiva chocolate-covered strawberries. It provides that deep, rich profile and authentic taste that defines their Itallian vibe. One professional tip for anyone stopping by: bring cash. The cafe doesn't accept cards, and you don't want to be the one standing there empty-handed when you're that close to the best Italian ice on the planet

Omg this place is to die for! We were in town and were told to try this place and I'm so glad we…read morewent. This place is so busy which speaks to how bomb their bakery items are. I think we were being greedy and ordered the pizza bread, stuffed croissant and carrot cake. The pizza bread, the cake and stuffed croissant was bomb! The cake was moist and the frosting was not too sweet. The service is to die for as the staff are friendly and helpful with all your questions. I can't wait to go back to eat this again. lol

I love a market cafe combo! I had the yogurt bowl with a homemade fruit compote and an expertly…read morecrafted scone with a perfectly crunchy exterior and soft interior, barely sweet served with seasonal peach jam and butter. The matcha was also nice and strong. My friend loved her breakfast burrito. I can't wait to go back and try the biscuit egg sandwiches and muffins! The eggs look so fluffy. They also had several gf options.

What a gorgeous space for a leisurely breakfast. We sat in the warm and sunny greenhouse space on…read morethis bright winter day. Long line at the counter moved quickly and efficiently. Name called out and freshly poured coffee picked up at the coffee bar, food announced by buzzer. My americano was smooth and full bodied thoughtfully served in ceramic. My biscuit sandwich was pretty life changing! The bisuit itself was flaky moist and oh so tender. Homemade sausage was seasoned beautifully. Elevating the sandwich was a baked egg, firm but custardy interior and the side of sriracha syrup. Less than a mile off of 91 on our way to Trillium Canton for our son's 30th birthday celebration! Worthy of a detour.