It's been a few years since I've dined at Market Place of Avon. What sets Market Place apart is…read morethat that they offer a wide selection of options, from seafood, to bowls, to burgers, to steak and more. They have a beautiful, spacious interior, with such a warm feel from all of the exposed wood. In the warmer months their outdoor patio is open. I started with the White Sangria, this was refreshing and lightly sweet, I enjoyed picking the tiny apple pieces afterwards. For the app we got the Brussel Sprouts. These were crispy, with goat cheese, crushed pecans and dates. These were excellent! The roasted beet salad was a bit odd. I couldn't find a single beet. It wasn't bad, it had a ton of kale. The winner was Ahi Tuna Bowl. This had rice, avocado, cucumber, edamame and tuna, topped with sriracha. This was flavorful, tasty and a generous portion. I would return here again.

I've been a longtime fan of Market Place in Avon, and one of the main reasons I visited was for the…read moreVeggie Haystack. It was a unique, delicious menu item that set the restaurant apart from other local options. I was very disappointed to learn that the Veggie Haystack has been removed from the menu. For customers who enjoyed vegetarian options, it was a standout dish and one of the reasons I chose to dine here. Unfortunately, without it on the menu, I don't have much reason to return. I hope management listens to customer feedback and brings the Veggie Haystack back. If it returns, I'll gladly come back and update my review

This place is obscure and a little bit hard to find unless you have navigation!…read more But once you find the front door and walk through, you are greeted warmly with many smiles from the workers, and the smell of fresh baked goods I came specifically for the sourdough bread and there it was sitting in the showcase ready to rock! I purchased a sliced loaf As I was looking through the showcase, I saw these blueberry scones that looked beautiful, and the love was showing through. They were talking to me. I said to the friendly server "I'll take three!" This place is a must try and a hidden gem for all to visit at least once! Here, take my money! I will be back!

Place is great I have been to both the Avon and the West Hartford locations…read more Loved the chocolate chip cookies, sour dough bread and the baguettes. Think people are hating this place because they are comparing the food to Stop & Shop. The taste is pretty different. Sour Dough from NY, Vermont that was "baked today" but feels half frozen is $7 at Whole Foods ... so complaining about $10 for a local one is kind of wild. Yesterday I had a baguette from the West Hartford location. Ate it on the way home. It was so good. Finally tried a sandwich. I had their Turkey Sandwich today. Shit was life changing. Haven't had an experience like that since having a steak at J Gilberts for the first time. It is like wow this is what real food taste like and what our parents & grand parents would eat before everything was mass produced. Everything was local and delicious. Price wise it was $2 more than a regular sized Jersey Mikes Turkey Bacon sandwich. The coffee and the other baked goods I thought were just ok but their bread, cookies and sandwiches are incredible.

I have not had one bad thing from here. I save my cheat days for her scones and butterscotch…read morelattes. I love coming in here, as everyone is so helpful and kind. The owner is so generous and loving and you can tell that this is a genuine passion of hers. Whether you preorder, go in and sit or take away you will have a great experience. I recently learned that if you put in a pre-order and the shop closes early, you can still pick your pre-order up at the candy store ( BouNom Emporium) across the way. She's really thought of everything!

I had really high hopes for this bakery, especially since it's part of the local pastry trail, and…read moreoverall, it delivered a solid experience. First off, it's definitely one of those small, tucked-away spots you could easily miss if you didn't know it was there, but once you walk in, the decor is so cute. Think cozy, shabby chic vibes that make it feel warm and welcoming right away. The standout for me? The dinner roll. Honestly, one of the best I've ever had. It was dense, rich, and satisfying, not your typical light, airy Kaiser roll. It reminded me more of a Jamaican hard dough bread in texture and weight, which I personally loved. Super flavorful and filling. I was also really happy about their buy three, get one free promotion. It made it easy to try a few different things without feeling like I was overdoing it. As for the pastries, I tried the cinnamon roll and carrot cake. I didn't finish either, but the carrot cake definitely gave true homemade vibes. It had coconut mixed in, wasn't overly sweet, and felt more traditional than indulgent. If you like a less sugary, more classic-style carrot cake, you'll probably appreciate it. Overall, this bakery is worth a stop, especially if you're exploring the pastry trail. Not everything wowed me, but there were definitely some highlights that made it a good visit.

We're travel writers and love really good Chinese food. We've got tens of thousands of miles in our…read morerear view mirror, from Connecticut to California and back. Have eaten at dozens of Asian/ Chinese joints. Honestly, Wok Spot, a new little hole in the wall place in Avon CT knocks it outta the park. Here's the good news for us. We just bought a little cottage in the woods as a getaway place and we can walk to our new favorite place. Our first order was light but man was it good. The basic chicken with mixed vegetables was cooked to perfection and the veggies were fresh and crisp. The wonton soup was delicious: broth flavorful and "clean". Dumplings tasted great. We'll be back - over and over!

"Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel…read moreNever ending or beginning on an ever-spinning reel" (Sting) The ever-spinning reel of revolving Asian restaurants in Avon's Walmart Plaza continues, as Wok Spot is the latest successor to Chang An, Yuen, and Shu Express. They have a broad menu of Hot and Spicy dishes (Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens, anyone?), Chef's Specials with white rice, twenty-one combination plates with a spring roll and pork fried rice, seven steamed Healthy Dishes, five soups including a sweet rice wine dumpling soup (one I haven't seen much of before), 7 fried rices including pineapple, various lo meins and mei funs, some stews, twenty-one lunch combos, nine Wok-Frys including Lotus Root and Celtuce (sort of a lettuce/asparagus love child), plus appetizers and cold dishes. Let's be real, if you can't find a minimum of five things here to love, you're a hurting puppy. We ordered hot and sour soup, wonton soup, Moo Shu Pork, and a Spicy Chicken Stir Fry. Our total was a tad under $50. Their Hot and Sour soup had a bit of a "creamier" texture and was lighter in color than the usual bronzed look of so many similar versions. I'm pretty sure I saw three different kinds of mushrooms in there, including wood ears, plus tofu cubes, pork strips, egg ribbons, and matchstick bamboo shoots, all swimming in an excellent spicy broth. It was excellent. The Moo Shu was served with four pancakes and plum sauce, so that is an adjustment from Wok Spot's earlier practice of not including the pancakes. The Moo Shu was excellent, with plenty of meat, vegetables, and sauce. My Spicy Chicken Stir fry was fantastic. It came with celery chunks, red pepper slices, snow peas, wood ear mushrooms, diced chili peppers, and chicken.....plenty of chicken. My container was loaded with food, much more than any human can eat at one seating, so plan on sharing or making it last for a few days. I portioned out one cup of the stir fry and a half cup of rice, and I kid you not, I probably have over two more days of similarly portioned meals in the fridge. Oh, and the spice level of the Spicy Chicken Stir Fry.? Well, it didn't disappoint one bit, because it had plenty of zip. We were very happy with our first visit to Wok Spot. They are a worthy successor to this strip mall's Asian restaurant tradition.

Food is good generally, drinks and staff are amazing, and worth the trip. Ask Rigo, the celebrity…read morebar tender, to make you a special margarita.

We have not been here in forever! And we were very impressed by the food, the decor and the staff…read more Jacob did an impeccable job! Trust, we will be back!