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.

Very small location with not much to see inside found it a bit strange that it did not smell like a…read morebakery at all. The pastries were good but not extremely note worthy. Definitely a good spot to go to if you just want a quick sweet treat. The service is good!

Went this Thursday evening and it was dead. The girl at the counter was really friendly and…read morehelpful. I definitely want to go back and try more items to give this place a full review but I enjoyed most the pastries I got! I did agree it was a little overpriced and I didn't like that the receipt wasn't itemized so I didn't know what pastries cost what. I absolutely loved the chocolate and pistachio rolls they were delicious and the Dubai chocolate was great too. My friend said she enjoyed the tres leches cake and it looked moist. What I didn't enjoy was the chocolate chip cookie it was dry and looked kinda old and also the cinnamon bun was really dry could have used more icing or more filling? But I would definitely try this place again and see what other items I don't like. It's worth a stop just try what looks good to you.

Outstanding rum cake! Everyone loved it, it was so moist and proportions were great! Ordering was…read moreeasy and very friendly staff. I also loved that you had an option to get even a small as a 6 inch, I went with the 8 inch so there would be leftovers. 6 inch for six people would've been plenty. Very good prices, it was 45.

Delicious food! The cinnamon roll was amazing and so were the egg sandwiches. They were very kind…read moreand helpful! Prices were very reasonably priced. Highly recommend coming here for breakfast.

The ambiance was great. The waitresses and waiters were awesome. The service was fantastic and the…read morefood was out of this world delicious. Definitely would go back and they have gluten free options which is a must in my celiac world. Cannot say enough about this place. One needs to visit to experience the best tasting food in the area. Thank you for your great service and staff.

Don't come if you're Black! They make it clear that you're not welcome so definitely don't trust…read morethem to provide an unadulterated meal to you and your family. Wait staff ignores you and you won't be seated. Take your Black dollars where you're appreciated but not here.

The doughnuts are AMAZING! Every time someone brings them into the office, they disappear faster…read morethan you can say, "Who ate the last one?" The Honey Glazed is ridiculously soft, fresh, and delicious--it's basically impossible to eat just one. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. Your taste buds (and your coworkers) will thank you!

It appears I am in the minority here, but the only redeeming quality of these doughnuts is their…read moresoft texture. I sampled 3 powdered doughnuts - jelly, cream and a lemon. Jelly was the worst of the 3. The jelly was totally unremarkable.All 3 just had a strong fried taste. My hands even smell fried. Sorry, but this is a one and done for me.

This is one of the best bakeries. Their treats are so buttery and taste absolutely delightful…read more Everything is so beautiful and gives the look of artistry. I love the pineapple coconut cookies. I've eaten them for years. They are delicate yet the flavor of pineapple and coconut work so well together. The cookies are moist and soft. They are such a joy to bite into. This day I also tried the toasted almond cupcake. While beautiful, it was extremely sweet, even for me. I couldn't eat it in one sitting. I don't think I'd ever purchase it again. It does remind you of the good humor toasted almond ice cream bars that were discontinued. But I just wish the topping wasn't so sweet. The cake was blander to complement the icing but it just wasn't for me. If you are looking to host an event or surprise a friend, i think treats from this bakery say I love you! There is so much variety that you should be able to find something for anyone. I took one star off because the staff isn't too conversational which takes away from the experience. .

Go Pink!!! Delicious cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. What makes this bakery special is the ability to…read morehave ready made cakes daily, if you didn't plan thats alright, there are several sizes available for take out. If not; you can order from their extensive cake menu. Small sitting area if you choose to sit and have a slice of cake in the shop, several flavors available for that!!! Staff could be more forthcoming, on a few occasions I found the counter help to be fast and demanding by basically asking over and over "how many cupcakes are you getting, I need to know " seriously just let us see them first!!! A more relaxed visit would had us back more times! The last visit was a new crew- much better service!

Fascia's Chocolates is a family-owned chocolaterie that opened in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1964…read more It was founded by husband and wife John & Helen Fascia. An electronic technician by trade, John worked for the Bristol Company. He began to roast nuts and sold them at work to supplement the young family's income. In an effort to increase sales, he and Helen began making chocolates in their basement. In addition to chocolate nut clusters, they soon began to make caramels, toffee and creams. The chocolates became so popular that soon the Fascia's basement operation couldn't keep up with the supply and demand. By 1978, they opened their first retail store on Meriden Road. Two years later, John quit his job so he could make chocolate full time. John and & Helen were soon joined by their three young daughters Louise, Lynne and Laurie. In 1985, the business moved to an expanded storefront on Wolcott Street. As business continued to grow, the business would relocate to Lakewood Road in 1990, Thomaston Avenue in 2008, and finally to Chase River Road in 2013. The Fascia Family still runs the business, although John & Helen are now semi-retired. My family and I recently visited Fascia's Chocolates to attend a special "Chocolate Experience". We were escorted into a small room with other attending families. There we were greeted by Company President Carmen Romeo, who happens to be married to Louise Fascia. He quickly informed us, "I may be the President, but my wife and her sister are the real bosses." He gave us all a presentation where he discussed the history of the company as well as chocolate production in general. He gave all attendees samples of the three main types of chocolate (Dark, Milk & White) and discussed the differences. Afterwards, all children were able to make their own chocolate bar with their choice of toppings. My sons both picked rice cereal and Fruity Pebbles. We also got to take a look at what happens in the production area. After the experience, we all went into the retail shop and explored all of the delicious chocolates that Fascia's produces. While I distracted my sons, my wife discreetly purchased some chocolate coins for St. Patrick's Day and chocolate bunnies for Easter. We all had a great experience at Fascia's Chocolates and hope to enjoy their delicious chocolate again!

Love the small chocolatier shoppe with a variety of chocolates to choose from. This time we got…read moresome truffles and chocolate covered strawberries, a sugar free candy bar and some milk chocolate nonpareils I've been here once before where I participated in the chocolate tour. The staff brought us to the back room where they go over the history of Fascia's chocolates, the different types and percentages of chocolate as well as other delicacies they make in their stores. We were even able to watch them make other candies live while we made our own. We made a chocolate bar with melted chocolate, decorated it with our candy selection and were able to bring it home. Definitely worth the time and price to learn a little history and take home a sweet treat!

We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, and it just so happened to also be Harry Potter…read moreDay in Waterbury! Spirit Cafe decorated nicely for the event and even had special drinks, so we couldn't resist the butterbeer iced latte. Love that they serve breakfast all day, and the menu has a great variety to choose from. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious, with the empanadas definitely being a standout as some of the best I've had in a while. It was a chill vibe and everyone was so nice! Can't believe I hadn't been here sooner, and truly the definition of a hidden gem!

you have to park on the street and pay a meter. The place is…read morenice The service is great they were very friendly The drink is absolutely delicious I didn't get to have any food because I got their too late and feel guilty ordering food. But they have a bunch of different menu options that I'm excited to come back and try another time.

Walking with My Friend and Found A New Hidden Gem of a Placethe Food was tooo Great and we ate it…read moreup tooo quickly but, I'll be back soon for Dinner.

They apparently only offer catering services; no in house meals as of 4/6/23. Chef said they will…read moreprobably do some Sunday brunches in near future.

I love supporting small, family run businesses especially when it comes to food trucks. Great…read moresummer spot. Plenty of outdoor, colorful seating. Their speciality is fresh, mini donuts with many topping options - I tried the strawberry cheesecake, blueberry pie and ferraro rocher/nutella! Super delicious and was even better paired with their Oreo Overload shake. They also serve chicken or pork pinchos with bread if you were looking for a complete meal. And definently don't pass up on their passionfruit juice and customizable Italian ice bar! So many flavors and candy to choose from. Super down to earth owners/family, and they even have handprints you could sign around their truck!

This food truck is such a great addition to Waterbury! The owners are the sweetest people, and…read moreeverything we had was delicious. So many refreshing treats for the summer, like the milkshakes, Italian ice, shaved ice, and fresh juice. I couldn't believe how many choices there were on the menu for mini donut creations! You won't go wrong with anything you choose here. There's plenty of tables to sit at, and everything is very bright and inviting. Wishing them all the best!!