Ah, I am utterly charmed! This cafe / eclectic tchotchke store is chock full of homemade goodness:…read morefrom jam, soap, and crocheted cozies in the store section, to sandwiches, salads, cupcakes, Lebanese baklava, and other baked goods in the cafe section. They bake everything in house, with specials on some days (e.g. Sweet Bun Sunday). The selection is vast, especially considering that everything is scratch made in-house. Aromas are enticing! We picked up an orange cranberry dream bar, studded with plenty of white chocolate chips, coconut, and dried cranberries, topped with orange cream cheese frosting and more dried cranberries. It was *enormous* and easily served as dessert for four. Also in our order: a streusel topped blueberry cake, as moist as could be and filled with fresh blueberries. It was also generously proportioned, large enough for at least two. We didn't try any salads, breakfast platters, or sandwiches on this visit, but they looked fantastic, based on what I saw on other customers' plates. I found that the super friendly owners are of Lebanese descent when I asked about the Lebanese baklava at checkout -- and evidently, they sometimes have Lebanese meat pies on offer! I cannot wait to come back to try every Lebanese food item they have, since my family is passionately fond of the cuisine (and really, everything else, too). I had no idea such riches could be found in Torrington! You can't throw a rock without hitting an Italian-American in this town -- not that I would ever throw a rock at an Italian-American :) -- but this is the first I've heard of a Lebanese-American contingent in these parts. I'm so glad Yelp led me here!

I love coming here for breakfast as they food is great, people are so nice and I can get a treat…read morefor later too! The mixed berry French toast was amazing and I love the breakfast potatoes! The strawberry and blueberry cinnamon roll I got to go was so so good! My boyfriend loves the coffee! Can't wait to come back!

"So come here baby My honey, cutie-pie…read moreSo I can tell you that I love you" (Jewel) Q: How many cupcake flavors can Cutie Pie whip up in their kitchen? A: Would you believe over 200? How amazing is that? I picked up a package of six assorted cupcakes and was delighted to unexpectedly discover that the frosted cupcakes were all filled cupcakes! Yup, there is a groove carved into the top pretty much all the way down to the bottom and its filled with plain or flavored buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream frosting. Some are topped with drizzles, nuts, berries, or ganache toppings. The thing that struck us as we enjoyed their cupcakes (carrot cake and cherry were our faves) was that the frosting wasn't crazy sweet at all. This is a very cool store to visit and explore all of the goodies in their showcase. Not in the mood for a cupcake? Well, Cutie Pie has a big product line that also includes whoopie pies, trifles, cheesecakes, pies, tiramisu, cookies, frosted pretzels, and some seriously gorgeous custom cakes.

Upon walking in you immediately notice the soft modern, yet vintage opulence, with the touch of…read moresweetness in the air. The lavender macaron is a must try, along with the lavender lemon cupcake. (Huge lavender fan) The cakes/cupcakes are always perfectly moist, each having great flavor, and a crumb never gets left behind. With the lightness of the buttercream, it's a perfect combination and not too heavy. Cupcakes, macarons, cookies, Tiramisu, cannolis, cheesecake, scones, key lime pie, brownies, macarons...an endless variety of delicious treats, perfect for birthdays, weddings, backyard bbq, graduation parties or just because you want a sweet for yourself. Highly recommended especially for a girls date and Mothers Day! The owner is so pleasant and truly takes pride in her business and is so friendly & warm.

Ordered a cake for my son's birthday, it was delivered to my door on the day of the party and…read moreeveryone loved it. Would buy again.

From the owner: Home baker based in CT. I focus on custom orders for all occasions. I’m most known for my not so…read moresweet frosting.

We've been coming here for a few years and love the cupcakes. Many unique flavors and always moist…read moreand delicious. The staff is very friendly and the store is extremely clean. Very fun vibe. The only thing we don't like are the other desserts in the case. There has only been one thing that we have enjoyed, and it was a Mango Toaster Pastry from our first visit. Other than that, we find the brownies, cookies, etc. to be pretty average...sometimes too sweet, sometimes too bland. Cupcakes are their specialty for sure, and we'll keep coming back for those.

Gluten-free yummy cupcakes are offered alongside their regular cupcakes, cookies, scones and more…read more Cupcakes are soft and fluffy. This spot has sit, stay and snack for awhile vibes. There are different seating options including a back room which houses a beautiful yellow sofa, blue chairs, coffee table, and three arcade games. There is also a large room downstairs to rent out for gatherings such as birthday parties. Such a nice idea! The gluten-free cupcakes were soft, rich and yummy. I wish I had more. There was a really nice guy working the day I came in. He has been working for Hardcore Sweet Bakery for two years. He was very helpful and answered all of my many questions. He's a keeper! The only thing this place is missing is coffee. Then it would be absolutely perfect. Love this place! Snack and stay awhile.

This place was absolutely amazing! We were greeted by the owner (Deanna) who was soooo incredible…read moreand passionate about her business. She was explaining how we had to fill out a form to order our cupcakes/cannolis, & cand. It was smooth and efficient! If you order online in advance you get an extra 10% off. I took my cupcakes made it all the way back to Long Island. My Oreo canoli lasted 1 hr before I ate it!! It seemed like a wonderful place to have a cupcake party or simply sit down to enjoy some sweets! This is going to be my "must go to spot" next time I visit up there in CT!

My sister ordered some cupcakes for me, my husband and daughter. There was an error with the order…read morethat she only identified when she got home. But, after some calls and texts with the owner, all was resolved! The owner was lovely, apologetic and so kind about the mistake. We really appreciated her excellent customer service efforts! Everyone should remember that small businesses are not perfect but the reason to support them is because they can give you the personal attention you may not get at large national chains! Plus, the cupcakes are spectacular! I had the Dubai chocolate one and it was chocolatey with the elements of Dubai chocolate. Would love to try more!

Best focaccia I've ever had! All their breads. The carrot cookie. But that tomato focaccia is…read moreheavenly. We finished it before we even walked out of that place! Pillowy. Oozing with olive oil and freshness. Can't get over it. Would drive an hour just for that and Arethusa ice cream. A very special spot. 5 stars!!!

I recently worked with Allison at The Bakehouse on a custom sugar cookie order. 100 cookies for a…read more75th anniversary picnic and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. The cookies were not only beautifully done but also incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. When I arrived to pick up the order, I was instantly welcomed by the most amazing aroma filling the bakery. it smelled so good, I wanted to try one of everything! You can tell everything is made fresh with care and quality ingredients. Allison was great to work with, and I truly appreciated the attention to detail and friendly service. I'll definitely be back to visit the bakery again soon!

Lovely, friendly, healthy options especially for those of us who are gluten and dairy free. Service…read morewith a smile. Welcoming to my dog too. Secret gem.

Food is ok. The staff is not the friendliest. Customer service needs improvement, a nice welcome,…read moreor hello would be a good start.

Excellent Service and Amazing Cakes!…read more SD Cupcakes Company consistently provides above-and-beyond service and outstanding cakes. All of their designs are uniquely created, and they always come up with beautiful custom creations that perfectly match the occasion. They are especially great at creating cakes that kids absolutely love, making every celebration extra special. They cater all types of cakes, desserts, and sweets for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, graduations, and other special events. You can completely depend on them to create a stunning dessert table that becomes the centerpiece of your event. One of their hidden talents is event planning. They are an excellent party planner, and you can hire them to help organize your event and stay worry-free throughout the entire process. My family and I have ordered from SD Cupcakes Company many times, and it has become our go-to place for cakes for every type of celebration. The quality, creativity, attention to detail, and customer service are always exceptional. Highly recommended!

Mitali made us a beautiful cake to celebrate a friend's milestone and delivered it - we ordered…read morefrom out of town and her cake was as gorgeous as her pictures. She gave us helpful guidance in choosing flavors, etc. as we could not be in the area to try. Our friend sent us pictures of the completed cake, it looked wonderful and they report that it was delicious. Thank you Mitali for going to extra mile to help us celebrate a friend from long distance!

10.23.25 This donut shop is tucked in nowhere Torrington…read moreright off of route 8 & right across from Lowes. Great spot. These donuts are so good. I wish I was closer. They're always fresh and very good size. It looks like any typical donut shop that you've been to. Nothing really stands out except that really intense smell of FRESHNESS. So good in the air. Three service is also always great. They're so kind and genuine here. Always great hospitality and very nice people serving you. They have some deal that they sell you the donuts at a discounted rate after like 5 or 6 o'clock . Something like that. I was so surprised that they offer this. I still remember the first time here when they told me about that and I took advantage of it and bought more than I originally planned on getting. I think it's a great concept I've never encountered elsewhere and think more donut places should adopt their truly great concept. Makes sense instead of throwing donuts away at the end of the day. Almost forgot to mention their coffee. It's so good for just a donut shop. It has such rich full body taste. Such a great place to frequent. Love you people here :-)

The Donut Station has the BEST donuts! Freshly made twice a day, you will notice the quality of…read morethese yummy donuts at first sight AND first bite! My favorite donut is the double chocolate frosted donut. The first time I brought one home, I cut it in half, intending to only eat half. Couldn't do it; ate the whole thing! If you like donuts and other sweet treats, thus is a MUST try!

I just want to thank Jenna for the beautiful first communion favors she made . They came out so…read morecute !!! They added a nice touch to a very special day !!! Thank you !!!