Rich history, and rich frosted donuts. Harvest bakery is a historic Bristol landmark, specializing in those home cooked treats and breads and DONUTS that have been the staple to Bristol townsfolk for generations. Highly recommend the Boston creamer donuts and an assortment of other flavors to try. read more

I have to update my review for this bakery. That review was from a long time ago back when I was just staring to write reviews. I believe it's time this bakery gets the credit they deserve. I did not realize how extensive their bakery was. Everything from sugar and chocolate chip cookies to cupcakes, brownies, cinnamon rolls, cake, sugar free options, donuts, coffee, eclairs, and more...and everything I've tried from this place is beyond amazing. Everything is fresh and you can just tell when you take a bite. I have the biggest sweet tooth ever and this place can satisfy any craving. I'm glad I'm about 20 minutes away--not too close to indulge too much but close enough to pick up a treat every so often. Also: workers were super friendly and helpful. Love that! Will be back a million times more. read more

It's awful. Just awful. Trading in on the familiar family name. This bakery used to stand for fresh and good baked goods.

I will start with saying that your rolls and coffee cakes are amazing along with other pastry ..But the woman who waited on us was overwhelmed with only 3 customers in the Bakery and kept yelling for help asking if she was the only one working and was very disturbing. She finally waited on us but was very short and not informative about some of the baked goods in your case . I also paid cash had a Yelp coupon that she would not honor and was very rude about it. And I don't live in the town but remember the amazing coffee cake a friend brought me from here that's why I stopped in . Thanks Chris Cross read more

I absolutely love stopping in here from time to time whenever I can make it in time before they close. It's small so the place is always a bit crowded on the inside. Like almost elbow to elbow crowded at times. But their pastries are just delicious. My favorite is their cheese cake with strawberries on top and from time to time they have these AMAZING cheddar jalapeño soft pretzels. Worth a stop! read more

Everything that I have tried here so far has been amazing! The staff is always so nice and welcoming! Definitely recommend this place just haven't tried there cakes yet but will be soon! read more

Very nice people great party wish there were more bread options otherwise the place itself could be bigger

Very disappointed. I have been going to this bakery for years and never disappointed until today. I ordered a cake for a special occasion, and so disappointed. The shape of it was off, looked like some pieces of it had been damaged and the icing was used to cover it up. Speaking of icing, it had zero flavor, AND the cake part itself was so stale and dry! The hand written message on it went over the edge into the border and the handwriting was not on par ( it looked like a kid wrote it). I was just saying to my husband today, it is so nice to have an actual bakery as opposed to the grocery store chains that have been putting bakeries out of business. It is sad to say, but I wished I had ordered this cake from the grocery store, it would have been better. This special milestone will always be remembered by the stale, crappy cake from Harvest. I will give it some time and try them once more, giving them the benefit of the doubt, but it won't be for a while. read more

Had a moment of nostalgia as i was about to pass & pulled in. Always used to bring home treats for the fam on the way home. On my way to visit the crew @ MamaLukes & felt generous so picked up a whole variety of things for them. the 3 behind the counter were eager to please, always asking "who hasn't been waited on yet?!" this young woman that waited on me was a master at organizing all the picks into the box. Great wuality, great prices, & great service! read more

I called asking for a 7 inch cake in less than 24 hours. They said no problem! Plus when i called the fallowing morning for pick up the cake was ready 2 hours in advanced! This place goes above and beyond to help and please their customers. There are many things to choose from too. The 7 inch cake vanilla with vanilla buttercream frosting was $ read more

Love this bakery. Reminds me of the old fashioned bakeries where you can get a variety of tastes treats and cakes for a great price. Love their cherry but roll!! Very moist and tasty. The reverse Boston cream donuts are to die for. I always buy way too much when we go there but it's just so delicious!! read more

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awesome -real bakery not like Supermarkets! 5 Stars from me donuts breads are Great! Definitely stop by staff very friendly

Absolutely delicious food and lovely place. I love the farm paintings. I love the staff

Best bakery hands down! I go almost every weekend. Only one guy there is kind of a jerk (everyone knows who he is) but aside from him everyone else is really friendly and helpful. read more

Great bread & pastries since I was a child growing up here in Bristol. Always loved driving by & going in smelling the sweet breads & pies they make fresh daily... read more

They made a delicious red velvet and beautiful cake for my daughters graduation. I emailed a photo of her and just like that it was on the cake at pick up! It was her favorite gift! Buttercream and cream cheese frosting is very delicious!!! read more

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Harvest Bakery has been a staple in Bristol since before I was born. My own children have grown up eating their rolls and bread. Their butter cookies are delicious! read more

Nice small bakery but limited baked goods selection.$$. Service is mixed. Limited bread selection.

Breakfast pastries, bread, donuts - everything is top notch. Best to go early in the morning especially on weekends. Employees are very pleasant, this is a staple in the Bristol community. read more

Old traditional bakery. Rolls and bread are always fresh. Perfect for a sandwich filled with meats and cheeses. Baked goods are always a treat. Stop in if you're in the area read more

I've stopped here for birthday/celebration treats in the past but was freshly reminded of how great Harvest is when my husband brought home a box of assorted confections yesterday. The cannoli and lemon-filled cupcake are my absolute favorites, and the enormous cream puff (or zeppole?) can't be beat.It's rich, flaky, and I challenge you to eat it all in one sitting. I sampled a few other cupcakes but they paled in comparison to the aforementioned treats - still GOOD but a little too sugary. Still, Harvest is a wonderful option that I wish was closer to me in Hartford. A while back, I visited and tried their raspberry crumb cake and still can't stop thinking about it! read more

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I walked in to a very busy shop! The aroma was delicious smelling! Lots of variety of items. I saw a chocolate cream pie which was what I wanted. I also bought a pack of chocolate chip cookies. Laura was very helpful and extremely nice! The price was reasonable. The pie was absolutely delicious and also well presented. The cookies were amazing too! I will be back!!!!! read more

Thank you Barbara for making my mother 70th birthday cake. It came out beautifully. The red velvet cake was so light and delicious. I truly can't thank you enough! My mom cried! read more

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Stopped by last week based on reviews I saw on Yelp and an errand that brought me to Bristol. The bakery is small and old school like to the previous reviews state. I love that. I ended up getting 4 donuts and 2 cupcakes. Everything was fresh and delicious! Very impressed with the quality. I saw breads, bagels, cakes pies. Looks like they do it all and I will be back to try more. read more

DON'T purchase Gluten Free Cupcakes from Harvest Bakery, Bristol CT When I found out I had Celiac Disease, I was desperate to find a bakery that made gluten free cupcakes. Harvest Bakery in Bristol, CT did, and they were really good. In fact, they tasted better than regular cupcakes. 1 1/2 years ago, I was going to a party and decided to bring a dozen GF cupcakes with colored frosting, (mainly because I wanted them ). When I got to the party, I tried one and it was horrible. It tasted strange. Unfortunately, other people had grabbed a few but I took the rest away (thinking something was wrong with them). I brought them back to the store the next day and as soon as they saw them, they said, "These aren't gluten free". I was so angry, but they offered me store credit and I figured, everyone makes mistakes. 6 months later, we had another party to go to. Again, I ordered a dozen GF cupcakes but this time, I gave specific instructions, to make sure they were going to be gluten free. I opened the box, and they looked colorful, so I paid for them and went to the party. Only to discover (after tasting one), that they were not gluten free!... again!!! I was so angry; I just threw them out. I should have brought them back but instead I vowed to never go back there again. One year later (this past weekend), I needed to bring gluten free cupcakes to a party. I called Harvest (since it's the only place I knew that sold GF cupcakes near me). This time I asked the person to bold the words gluten free, star them, and let the baker know that they had to be GF. I called during the week to make sure the order was still correct, and they read it back to me; letting me know the stars and bold lettering were there. After picking them up, we went to the party. I took one out, split it in half and I could tell they were not gluten free.... again!!!! (I can't tell by looking at them with the frosting, but I could tell when I split them open). When I brought them back to the bakery, they could tell right away that they were not gluten free. If they can identify them that easily, why are they not able to readily identify them when they are being packaged for pick up? I understand there are those that just want to be "gluten free" however for those of us that have true allergies, eating gluten can be DANGEROUS to our health. For such a reputable company to make such a huge mistake not once, but three times, is unacceptable. I'm not sure how the other bakery items are at Harvest but I think they should get out of the gluten free side of it. After they investigated the order, I was finally able to go back and pick up my refund. Do yourself a favor, if you need gluten free cupcakes, don't go to Harvest Bakery. Go to Cake Gypsy (I finally found a better place!!!). Their cupcakes taste better, and the people there really care about their customers and their allergies. I will not be going back to Harvest Bakery or recommending them to anyone. read more

Pastries are tasty but they just fall flat when it comes to the breads, in my opinion. Donuts are delicious, my f-i-l gets himself a half dozen Boston cream donuts almost every Sunday as part of his "day off relaxation kit". Pastries, on point, bread needs work. read more

Doughnuts loaded with so much stuff, They fit in your hand and are perfectly puffed. Service was nice and extremely quick, Now let's all eat doughnuts until we get sick. Came on a Sunday morning for breakfast. I ordered a "Reverse Boston Cream" doughnut which was topped with vanilla cream and PACKED with light, sweet, creamy chocolate goodness. The amount of cream in there could fill an entire 12 oz bottle. I liked the combo of vanilla and chocolate; very unique. The only negative was that the exterior was very spongy and doughy such as those served at Dunkin. A good doughnut is a slightly crispy doughnut. I also got a "Custard Filled" doughnut, which was their take on a typical Boston Cream. Once again, loaded with custard, but still easy to eat given its compact size. The iced coffee was just OK. They had plenty of nice, efficient employees, so we were in and out. For 4 pastries and 2 or 3 iced coffees I only paid about $10. Nice! Gotta save that paper stuff. read more

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Sprinkle butter cookies, sugar cookies, lemon cupcakes, and snowball rolls. I can't get enough of the treats that Harvest Bakery makes!! My family and I have been coming here for over twenty years, and it is safe to say that Harvest has stayed the same, consistently making the best and most delicious baked goods around. From breads, to cookies, to cakes and cupcakes, Harvest has it covered!! It even offers gluten free treats, including cupcakes. Everything is baked perfectly and made to perfection, and always fresh!! The sprinkle butter cookies are so outstanding and taste as they did twenty years ago--melt in your mouth sweet (but not overly so) perfection. These cookies always make me feel good, and help when I have a restless stomach. The plain sugar cookies--which are a good 5 inches in diameter (a perfect and generous size) also melt in your mouth; they are so fresh they break apart the second you open the baggie they are nicely wrapped in and bite into them. So. Good. Each cookie, no matter what kind, is soft and easy to chew. Also delicious and a classic are the lemon cupcakes, which are sweet, but not too sweet with great flavor and lightness, and are simply perfection. The prices for these baked treats are very, very reasonable, especially for the generous amounts you receive!! The staff at Harvest is very friendly and efficient. When we visit, there is always a staff member asking if s/he can help us the second we walk in. It's a family owned and run place, and has withstood the test of time because of these hardworking individuals. The only problem with Harvest--if you really need to find one--is that it is a relatively small place, stretching long in a rectangle with no area to sit and munch on your delicious treats. It's more of a take your goods home bakery, but my favorite is to take my stash up to Buster's Drive-In, get a Michigan hot dog, and snack in my Harvest goodies for dessert!! But if a lack of someplace to sit is the only problem, does it really matter, especially with treats so outstandingly amazing and tasty? It is, hands down, worth a trip to Harvest Bakery. I live almost an hour away, but that doesn't stop me from going almost every other week. Once you taste their baked goods, you will find yourself craving them and wanting more!! It is a delight to visit Harvest--a high recommendation!! read more

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2nd time I've been to the Harvest Bakery in Bristol. This morning, went with some pastries, ordered all three of the "specialty sticks". Brought them home, honestly, we were not impressed. Very bland and flavorless, a bit dry too. Maybe it's an acquired taste, but I'm just not feeling that my opinion will change in the future concerning those specialty sticks. Might still come back for a lemon cupcake sometime. read more

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Love this place! I moved to Bristol not long ago & was trying to find a good bakery. Found this one & I'm glad I did! The bread tastes great! read more

I ordered a sugar free birthday cake. Asked for pink and lavender colors assuming it would be decorated with flowers. There were no flowers at all and only the writing was in pink. Very disappointed in appearance and looked very plain. Needless to say I will not be ordering from this place again. I could have decorated it myself. read more

Mmmmmmmmm so good and I love supporting a small business. My all time favorite pastry is the raspberry filled crumb cake. I love it so much that last year my family bought me one as my birthday cake. I love that everything is baked fresh. I just selfishly wish they were open late so when I get those sweet cravings after dinner I could give them my business and not price chopper. I will see you on the weekends! read more

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We moved to the area a year ago and visited for the first time today. Such a great little bakery. The people working there were so nice and personable. They came around the counter to talk to my toddler and gave him a free cookie (that he absolutely devoured). Their cases were filled with delicious looking pastries and donuts, it was hard to choose what to get. We bought mini cannolis and raspberry tart bars for an event. They were delicious. Not a crumb was left. We also got an iced coffee that was delicious. We got it black and the flavor was bold but not too bitter. Other than pastries and donuts they had muffins (even some vegan muffins!), bagels, bread, pretzels (regular and some with cheese on top), cakes, cookies... We can't wait to back and try more! read more

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Best bakery ever! I love to get ideas from pinterest for birthday cakes and this bakery do an excellent job every time and very affordable price read more

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Staff is very friendly and helpful! The baked items are amazing!! Totally would recommend!

Have went to this bakery for about 40 years and have always been very satisfied with their goods and service. Lately I have noticed a marked cut back on their topping for cakes and donuts along with a big increase in the costs of their baked goods. I realize costs will inevitably go up but along with the higher price I expect the same quality as before. Don't think I'll be stopping by much in the future. read more

Hard rolls to die for, they make parkerhouse pull apart rolls, yum! The BEST holiday cookies, fresh doughnuts (I Love powder sugar...he loves Boston cream with custard) They have been a delicious staple bakery in the area for my whole life! Please try, won't disappoint. read more

We are so lucky to have this bakery in Bristol, always fast friendly service and high quality.

Really good artisan type breads and wonderful pastries... delicious cookies too! Prices are sooo cheap too! read more

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After going here for over 40 years, we were very disappointed this time! I will always give Harvest the benefit of the doubt, but the woman that took care of us was very rude and had to ask all of the young girls working the counter for assistance and we had to repeat our order multiple times. She didn't even know how to use the register to check us out, so we had to wait for someone to help her. As for the donuts that we bought and love, except for this latest time, because the Boston cream had just about no cream in it and hardly any chocolate on top. We definitely will go back, but I hope that things are back to normal the next time we go and service is a lot better. read more