We happened upon Silva's Bakery in Hudson and had to stop. This cute bakery features cases…read moreoverflowing with sweets, alongside a selection of packaged Brazilian foods and bolos. While I was tempted by one of my favorites--the bolo de tres leites (or tres leches cake)--the Alfajor cookies stole the show. They are incredible, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread sandwich cookies filled with rich doce de leite (dulce de leche) and rolled in shredded coconut. A total must-try! We also loved the flaky, delicious puff pastry apple turnover. Service was prompt, and the staff was welcoming, answering all of our questions with clear, helpful descriptions. We will surely return when in the area!

I found the most incredible fresh baked English muffins here. I grab extra bags as gifts to bring…read morefriends. They are soft, chewy, moist and just a tad sweet. You can tell just by squishing them in the bag they're not your average English muffin. I drive to Hudson just for these. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

This bakery reminds me of the bakeries I used to patronize decades ago. It's an old school bakery…read morewith the sights and smells that fondly reminded me of so many pleasant excursions to bakeries from my childhood. The cases and shelves are fully stocked with cookies and breads, and off to one corner sits a refrigerated cased with Apple Tarts that seem to be beckoning. I was unsure if the tart was made at the bakery due to the packaging and label. But it looked good, so I grabbed them to go. I thought the tarts were delicious, not overly sweet with a nice texture. I'd look forward to eating these again. Alas there were no French Eclairs, my perennial favorite, and there could be a greater selection of pastries. That said, this is a great local spot to score some fresh bread or tasty treats!

So disappointed. Aren't they suppose to list things as day (or older) old??!!! I bought a dozen…read moreponchi/doughnuts- SO stale. Worse I brought them to a friends house and so dry and noticeably OLD- not fresh we had to throw them out

Right off of Route 2, this bake shop/gift shop/ice cream store is cute outside and inside. I don't…read morethink you can find a place in the state that sells this amount of homemade Scandinavian baked goods. The Finnish coffee bread had good flavor, though a tad dry. The Scandinavian almond cupcake is a bit sweet for me but has a strong almond flavor. You can find a variety of local food , Scandinavian, and other gifts at the store too. It's a nice place to get a gift on the way to visiting someone. They have dairy products and other perishables as well. There's some outdoor seating at the store and the abundance of flowers outside was a nice touch. I guess, hence, the Kitchen Garden... Service was friendly and helpful. I wished they had some limpa or Finnish rye, but I came pretty late in the day. Maybe I'll try the ice cream sometime, though it's from Bliss over in Attleboro, which is closer to Boston. This general store is a nice stop along Route 2.

This place is is great cute store with lots to see. I ordered a pie on a Thursday to be picked up…read moreon Sunday morning upon opening. when we arrived the pie was ready and warm . I highly recommend Kitchen Garden the service is fabulous.! As for the pie it was a blueberry pie and it was amazing!!! I brought it along with me to a brunch with family and it was a big hit.

Let's talk about what the Popcorn Castle is. It is fairground and/or boardwalk foods. This is…read moreperfect for walking around the mall, especially if you are or have teenagers. Churros, popcorn, corn dogs, basically all those treats we have to drive to find are right there in the food court. Handy snacks for powering through shopping. Plus the guy running this place seems polite and friendly.

Best fried Oreos! Best smoothies! Best chicken nuggets! Best churros and of course best popcorn…read morewith many flavors to select!

Taking a walk around historic Gardner, stumbled upon this absolute gem of a candy shop. Most of…read morewhat they have is made right there in the spotless kitchen, which you can see through glass viewing windows. Service is absolutely stellar. They have some very unique items, such as sour lobster shaped gummies. Also, they have the classic truffles and assorted chocolates. I bought gifts and some for myself. Chocolates are fresh and good. I most highly recommend unless you are on a severe diet and have a sweet tooth. In such a case, steer clear! Otherwise stop in fora chat and a treat, while picking up presents for those unlucky enough to not be there.

To anyone who is curious about the selection of candy being offered, the variety or even the…read morequality of it allow me to explain what should already be obvious to basically everyone on the planet!!! The selection is AMAZING!! The wide variety of all things delicious are not only sold here but made from scratch in small batches to control the quality and deliciousness of every single morsel of goodness that is packed into everything they create. This family owned and operated Candy store has it all and yes even harder to find items can be found here pretty much year round however they welcome customized orders that have been made to your specific liking!! This place doesn't disappoint and the prices are more than reasonable especially when you take into consideration all of the fine ingredients, time and love that goes into everything they have to offer. It is my absolute favorite candy shop on the entire planet and I highly recommend stopping by or if that's not possible for you than just place an order for delivery!! You definitely won't be sorry that you did!! They'll ship it wherever whenever you want it and the presentation is just as glorious as the treats are!! So whether you're a local or just someone who's passing through Gardner Massachusetts... OMG you've gotta stop by because life is far to short to live it with any regrets!! Yes everything you can buy in the shop is also available for delivery/shopping as well!! No I am not employed by them hahaha just a very satisfied customer for over the last 20+ years is all!! Why would I want a simple Hershey bar when I could have some of their hand dipped chocolates and a pound of their homemade French rolls which I always say is for everyone but I typically keep it all for myself hehehe!!

Pretty Good Sandwiches- Expected More…read more I've always enjoyed the bakery items at Giovanni's and was eager to try a deli sandwich. What better way to start at an Italian bakery than an Italian grinder. To start they bake their own bread and coat the inside with a house special basil sauce. Layers of salami, prosciutto and ham were tucked alongside the lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, banana hots and provolone cheese. Sandwich was good, but I wish the bread was more crispy. Nice family owned joint, but if you walk in you think you'll going to have an amazing sub, and the sandwich is just good. Not great. Thanks

Food was great and they give you a lot. Employees were friendly, was able to call in to order ahead…read moreof time

Delicious! Had a family birthday and they did a wonderful job on our delicious cake. Best bakery…read morearound.

The strawberry shortcake was absolutely delicious! The strawberries were fresh, sweet, and…read moreflavorful, and the cake was light, moist, and perfectly balanced. The whipped cream added just the right amount of richness without being too heavy. Every bite tasted homemade and fresh. It was the perfect dessert and a wonderful treat that I would happily order again. Highly recommend!

Not sure if they have an actual storefront. I have been getting customized cookies from them for a…read morefew years now and they are great. They will keep in touch with you through out the process and make sure everything is right before they send you your cookies. I usually use them once a year for Boston Marathon weekend.

So far, I have ordered twice from Wicked Good Cookies! They are great sugar cookies; in both taste…read moreand design. They really helped add a special touch to my events. They came packed very well and arrived in tact, and ready for my event(s). Both times, I chose a specific delivery day and they arrived on time as scheduled. I had a minor issue on my second order and they quickly and graciously responded to my concern. They adjusted and helped me with what I needed almost immediately. If you need great cookies, don't hesitate to order from this kind company. They have a fantastic product.