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.

Thrilled to see Rosemary's bakery offers a gluten-free cake. When I mentioned I had food allergies,…read morethe staff took it seriously and even brought out the pastry chef to walk me through the ingredients during the busy holiday season. Really appreciate this level of customer service. Was told they'll be expanding their gluten free options in 2025. Highly recommended for those concerned about food allergies. All in all, the bakery was clean, staff was helpful, and the pastries were nicely displayed.

Pretty solid bakery! It's kind of in the middle of nowhere but we were pleasantly surprised by the…read morebaked goods. It's pretty small inside with a few tables and a small counter. They make a new assortment of baked goods every day, which is cool. We ordered a blueberry scone, banana chocolate muffin and zucchini cranberry muffin. The blueberry scone was ok - thankfully not dry but also not sweet enough. The banana chocolate muffin was the star though, super moist and flavorful. My wife said the zucchini cran muffin was solid too. Nice spot, will be back again when next in the area!

Everything is always fantastic. Can't recommend their food and drinks enough. Staff is also greatread more

Food quality / price (value) rating 9.5. The atmosphere is cozy and dark. I would classify this…read moreplace as a rare "hidden gem". They have a dining room that seats about 50, and a bar that seats around eight. They also have a very cute outdoor seating area covered by a large awning. The menu is Continental cuisine leaning toward Italian, and is very well balanced where everyone should he able to find a satisfying meal. Our experience began with a couple of very unique "East Side Martinis", vodka, cucumber, muddled mint and lime.....so good I had to have a second one! We were then treated (gratis) to the absolutely best bruschetta I've ever eaten.....loaded with chopped tomato, onion, and garlic. Fantastico! For an entree I had the Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with mashed potatoes and braised cabbage. A perfect melding of complimentary flavors. This restaurant clearly has no issues with making very flavorful choices when it comes to spices and accents. The wife had the Chicken Special with fettuccine and lemon butter white wine sauce that was also very flavorful and excellent. Everything was so good that we had to get dessert, a slice of Almond Joy pie to go. The owner, Sue, a baker / chef, is typically in attendance, and has heen running the restaurant for ten years now. Our server, Jen, was attentive and experienced. They have a Happy Hour on Monday through Friday 3 to 6 pm. I'd highly recommend this place for everyone! UPDATE: Ate the Almond Joy pie the next day. The crushed almond & chocolate crust was incredible, and the chocolate glazed coconut was delicious.

Oh my dear heavens this is hands down one of the best bakeries here in Waterbury! Super affordable…read moretreats and they are absolutely delectable as well. I purchased a caramel cupcake, 2 glazed donuts, and a cinnamon sugar donut and let me say my companions and I absolutely devoured them! The caramel cupcake was incredibly moist and flavorful with a perfect amount of sweet with the filling and frosting. The service was fairly quick however we did arrive about an hour before they closed so I wasn't expecting to see many people anyways. The store itself is very cute and much larger than expected.

Nothing much else to say other than it's a pretty good bakery and it's been here for years!…read moreSurprisingly the dessert in the middle tastes better after having the after-taste. Same goes for the Baclava donut. The glazed is sometimes a little too sweet, but still good. Also, sometimes from what I remember the cinnamon and sugar could be greasy, but I haven't tried that one in a while. I've tried their sandwiches before as well and they're delicious. Service is awesome and everyone is kind. There are some tables of two to sit at near the windows.

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. .

I love these cakes! The German Chocolate is my husband's favorite. It was delicious and…read morebeautiful. Picked up some cookies too. They were great.

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!

What can I say about carvel, except it's ice cream! Who doesn't love ice cream…read more Because of my love of anything chocolate peanut butter I tried their Reese's Sundae and used chocolate peanut butter ice cream. It was amazing as expected. The girl working behind the counter was very helpful when I explained what I was looking for. She's the one who recommended the Sundae. And with the nice weather, they also opened up a little outside seating area, which is partially covered and partially open to the fresh air. And for anyone who hasn't been here, they also sell all kinds of food next door. Today, I'm reviewing the ice cream next time I will try some of the food. Ice cream=5 stars!

Love the food and of course the ice cream. Staff is always friendly and eager to please. The place…read moreis always packed but the line goes pretty quickly. You have to try the coconut ice cream on a waffle cone. This place is clean and well run and I look forward to ruining my diet as much as I can by coming here.

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.