"It's good to be king and have your own world It helps to…read moremake friends; it's good to meet girls A sweet little queen who can't run away It's good to be king, whatever it pays" (Tom Petty) King Donut in Newington shouldn't be confused with the similarly named donut shop in Manchester. They are unrelated. Newington's King Donut is a small, old-school family-run business on Route 176 (Main St. in Newington. If you like traditional New England-style iced and cake donuts, this place should be right in the center of your comfort zone. If you like those expensive crafty arsty-fartsy donuts with Fruity Pebbles, crushed cannoli shells and the like, take your $6 a pop elsewhere. Here, you'll see cookies, muffins, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and of course.....donuts on their menu. And pray tell, what kind of donuts? Glad you asked, because they have a nice variety of yummy treats including Glazed, Chocolate frosted, Vanilla frosted with sprinkles, Strawberry frosted, three Old fashioneds (plain, glazed, chocolate iced), Jelly filled, Boston cream, Powdered, Cinnamon sugar, Blueberry cake, Chocolate cake, Apple fritters, Cinnamon rolls, Crullers, Maple frosted, Butternut donuts, and filled donut sticks. We picked up an assortment of donuts yesterday, and man oh man did they look and smell great. We split a chocolate iced/custard filled stick last night that was decadently delicious!! PRO TIP It's located on the busy corner of Hartford Avenue and Main Street in a small plaza with plenty of parking. You'll find it across the street from the Eagle's Nest Gas station, which we've found to consistently have some of the lowest gas prices around.

Walked in to a clean place, a few tables, menu posted on the wall behind the counter. Plenty of a…read morevariety to choose from. I was heading to a nearby facility and wanted to bring my team a treat so I got 1/2 dozen donuts for $11.50 out the door. The donuts looked amazing. I opted to shove a Boston cream in my face first! The donuts are larger than most other donut shops in the area. The Boston cream was very light and airy and had good flavor, it wasn't at all greasy, my only complaint is there was not a lot of filling. It took me 3 bites to get to the cream filling. The woman at the counter was very pleasant and there is plenty of I parking here too.

Amazing food! I'm not Polish but I eat here frequently. Absolutely fresh!!!…read more I don't speak Polish, but they help me easily! Very family friendly!

For a late lunch I chose stuffed cabbage, potato pancake, oven baked sea bass. Everything was fresh…read moreand hot and tasty! The market section is a microcosm of Europe and we were tourists! . Another great factor was how inexpensive it was. It's an excellent bargain in Little Poland of New Britain.

Decent donuts, nice local shop, good staff…read more Came to this location for another bakery, but hours were wrong so I had time to burn. Decided to hunt down a few different locations and this one popped up in the hunt. Location is a small space in a little plaza. Staff was friendly, recommended the strawberry donut. Price was 2 bucks a donut, so towards the higher side. Donut was fresh, dense with a heavy sugar shell and a strong artificial strawberry flavor. Not bad, but I prefer the lighter yeasty style donuts than the denser, sugar laden ones. As a local donut shop, it's good. The quality is there, but the donuts are not my style. They are good classic dunker style doughnuts though.

Today was a treat day, and I wanted to come here for a donut! I have a few friends who've been…read morehere, and they highly recommend the place. My BF got an iced coffee, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We grabbed an assortment of donuts to try, since it was our first time here. Their cinnamon rolls are huge, and it was nice and cinnamon-ey which I love. I also got the cruller to enjoy later. Now, to me, a cruller is nice and airy with a hint of crispness in the edges and a moist center. This was more like an old fashioned donut made into a twist, and it is probably one of the best old fashioned donut I have had ever! Nicely glazed, but that dough ... chef's kiss! We also grabbed their chocolate frosted and a Boston cream to share with our son. The employees are super nice and helpful. Only downside is they only serve coffee - iced or hot. I wish they had an espresso machine for lattes and cappuccinos. 4.5 stars!

In short: Good service, calm atmosphere, delicious and fresh Korean corn dogs…read more As my girlfriend and I were looking for a snack, we came across The Mochi Donut Cafe. We arrived to an empty parking lot and were greeted by calm and atmospheric music. Our attendant/cashier was peaceful and patient as we looked through the menu and took our time. Our order was taken care of and served within 15 minutes, the food had been ready. We enjoyed our meal. Their Korean Corn dogs were fresh, flavorful and delicious. The Hazelnut Latte we ordered was balanced and also delicious. The tables were clean and the overall vibe of the place was aesthetically pleasing. Good spot to check out if you're craving a snack, need a place to study as they offer free WiFi, or are looking for something different. Thx.

Good donuts, needs tlc…read more I've been to this place before, and I appreciated the location despite it being an event. So being in the area, decided to come here and pick up some donuts for the ride home. We got here late in the day, and they were out of almost everything when I got there. I managed to get a churro and matcha donut. I then saw they did a Dubai chocolate strawberry cup, and had to give that a try as well ( they only do the cup on the weekends) The donuts were very fresh, light and chewy. They are high in price but much better in quality compared to other places I've tried. The Dubai strawberry cup had a kind of weak chocolate sauce over them. Not the cheapest stuff on the market, but not strong or mellow like the expensive chocolates. The strawberries were fresh, and the Dubai part needed a little salt to counteract the sweet and enhance the earthy. Inside is well decorated but dirty. All the tables were dirty, there's lots of dust and other ditritus when I was waiting for my dessert. It was end of day, so I get why they would not be fully clean. But there's some repairs that need to get done and there's cracks in the facade. Despite the lack of donuts, the quality was good and the Dubai strawberries were a nice sweet treat. This is a good place to get some interesting food items or sweet treats. Not a trek worthy spot, but good if you're around

A party in my mouth. Before an event that I was going to…read moreattend I stopped by to try something different and it was really good. I was as not expecting such a great experience with a cookie. I dont eat sugar but this cookie had just the right amount of sweetness. Crumbled in my mouth and I couldn't stop. I also got other stuff for my home and my kids asked me to get more next time. Easy to say, until next time

Got to try the new themed Easter themed mochi donuts and they were delicious highly recommend and…read morethey have great selections of coffee , tea, matcha and Frescas . I tried the passionfruit Fresca drink and it was really good ! Highly recommend will def be back to try the coffee menu !

I visited this bakery in Little Poland for the second time today. I wanted to get a paczki (a…read morePolish Donut). When it was my turn to order, I asked what kind they had and the woman taking orders said a few things, but all I heard was strawberry. In part because I don't have the best hearing, and in part because there is a plastic shield separating customers from the employees. I asked if she could repeat the types. She stared at me unhappily for about 10 seconds, seemingly trying to make me feel uncomfortable. I said I couldn't hear you. There was obviously a bit of an issue understanding each other, but it became clear that I was asking her to say the choices again. She ultimately repeated them. Complete with annoyed glances. After I heard the types, I said I wanted the strawberry. She said "how many?" I said just one because I wanted to eat it then and didn't need any for later. From her body language and the disturbed look in her eyes, I could tell that she was unhappy, that I was getting just one. Like I was inconveniencing her by making her put forth such effort for just one paczki. I responded that I didn't want it anymore and walked out. I can't remember the last time a person working in a business has been that openly rude to me. I'll never be back. 1 Star

The most wonderful paczki I have ever tasted! Worth the trip ! I felt like went back in time to…read morewhen my grandmother would do her baking when I saw all the delicious treats and breads! Every time I visit I think of the traditions they maintain and how thankful they are only a short trip away!

"You need meat, go to the market You need bread, try the…read morebakery You need love, don't go no further Just come on home to me" (Muddy Waters) Elmwood Pastry Shop is a local institution -around for nearly 80 years! When my wife worked in West Hartford, Elmwood was a popular office destination for lunch, because they gave you a free cookie with every sandwich! Their menu is an embarrassment of tempting riches, with pastries, pies, deli and breakfast sandwiches, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, full cakes, breads, and rolls of every flavor and description. We stopped in yesterday for a few assorted odds and ends- cookies, donuts, and a wonderful loaf of soft rye bread. There are plenty of old-time bakeries across Connecticut, and like everyone, I'm sure you have your favorites. Elmwood should be on your list, too.

Old time bakery, the way all baked goodies should be. Staff are friendly, but sometimes can be…read morestraight forward given their early and long hours. Comfortable seating and tasty breakfast/lunch treats for each table and many regulars. Xoxo, Elmwood Pastry!

Fresh food, easy service and decently priced. Matcha latte was mediocre at best , mostly milk.read more

I made another visit here for lunch on a weekday and the place was far less crowded & wait was far…read moremore reasonable I got a pastrami sandwich and a creme brûlée latte. The sandwich was solid, but wasn't anything to write home about. The latte was great however.

Parking: huge lot, but hard to notice if you're not paying attention…read more Decor: inside is a little deceptive from the other photos. It is a very small coffee shop with extra seating in a bigger room that is from the brewery, not a cozy area to do work in though. Staff: friendly Coffee/tea: nice selection, snacks are brought in from an outside vendor Overall: if you're looking for a quick pit stop this place is perfect...if your looking for that cozy cafe' vibe I'd shop around

My first visit here was on a rainy Tuesday morning. I was the only customer at the time so my order…read moredidn't take long for 4 drinks. I had an iced coconut latte with a lime curd cold foam, and got my sister an iced bourbon vanilla oat milk latte, my niece an iced vanilla matcha latte with cold foam, and my mom a regular hot coffee. My sister liked her latte, my niece didn't comment on hers but drank it so I'm assuming she liked it. My latte was good, though it lacked the lime flavor in the cold foam. I also got the smoked maple corn muffin which was a little dry but the smoky maple flavor was good. I would like to come back for the brewery!

Drove an additional 15 miles to go and visit Stew Leonard's…read more I preface this review by saying I've seen the owner of Stew Leonard's on the morning news in the past. Particularly during the holidays, where he is talking about how to prepare your holiday meals. Second, my friend from New Jersey is probably the Duchess of Stew Leonard's and I had to see what this was all about. Here is my story It's like going to a Trader Joe's if you're on the West Coast, BuCees if you're on Central and southeast part of the country or I don't know I suppose a typical local giant supermarket. Here are my observations. They accommodate the local people they have so many things you can do with your children. If you're shopping in the store, they have mascots and different games you can play. The store is clean and organize organized There are many local products, they support the local community Would I go back? Probably if I lived closer, I would love to buy their vegetables which was very neatly displayed and priced. They were busy! That says something right?

It's Lobsta Season in New England…read more Stew Leonard's had such an incredible deal. $15.99 Full of meat and claws on a buttered roll. Kinda gummy underneath the meat. Definitely made it work once I threw the roll away. Service was great! Fast turn over to receive my order. Packaged appealing to the eye. Outside setting with picnic tables to enjoy. They also had other options like Burgers, and Hotdogs. Wonderful way to end my grocery shopping day