The almond croissants are one of my favorite things in CT so far- and the bread is amazing! I'm so…read morehappy to have found this little place and can't wait to try everything. Also super sweet service.

I happened upon this quaint little bakery on my way for doughnuts for my girlfriends moms birthday…read more Decided to give them a go, and I must say it was a good stop! Going in I was greeted with a deli counter with pastries and the smell of fresh baked bread. The baker was curled up on a little rocking chair, cuddled in a blanket. Was the cutest thing I've seen, so had to pick up something. I opted for an assortment of pastries, letting the man behind the counter pick for me. I brought these home and had a little sampling with the girlfriend and the mom. Each one was flaky, almost to a fault due to the mess it made. filled with jams and preserves, sweet but not too sweet and varied enough to be uniquely tasty. All in all, not a bad little stop. Worth a try if you're in the area

Quick service, good quality food and coffee…read more Was trying to go to a new place that just opened up. They were not open, so came here for my breakfast. Inside is nice and spacious. Staff was nice but were in the midst of conversation when I approached the register. They quickly took my order then went directly back into conversation. Felt like fast food service, more a number than a guest. Food came out quick. Had to stage my pics a bit but easy enough. The double chocolate latte was chocolaty and creamy. Coffee was strong enough to punch through the sweet and was well balanced as a drink. The sandwich was plentiful on the pulled pork and the egg was cooked well. Bun was soft and buttery but not pillowy. Which is good because you want a breakfast sandwich to be structural enough to hold its shape after each bite. Price was about 20 for the sandwich and latte, which isn't too bad for the quality you get. Much better than your fast food chains, even if you get the same service. A great quick stop location, worth a try but not a trek.

Came here within 45 minutes of closing so unfortunately there wasn't any food left out…read more I ordered the Dubai ice latte, which was mocha and pistachio. The coffee was very good with the balance of both flavors. The establishment was very clean, service was great and staff for a friendly.

I was HAPPY Great Harvest had a masks mandatory sign! Even if you are fully vaccinated, it's best…read moreto wear a mask inside public buildings because vaccinated people can still carry and transmit the virus--and they can still get a breakthrough case of Covid. Until we know more and until more folks get vaxxed so we can reach herd immunity, masks are important. So, the 5 stars is for the masks required and also for the wonderful bread. I have had G.H.'s bread in other locations, well, other states, actually, because Vernon is really out of the way for us. Bread is amazing and loaves are a good size. I also bought 3 sandwiches to enjoy with a friend, too, but was a bit disappointed as there wasn't much of the chicken salad filling inside them (unlike the photos which do show very fat sandwiches!) In addition, I'd like to suggest you open a shop in say, Cheshire, CT or Hamden or New Haven. You will have a very brisk business in these areas!!!!

My friend and I stopped by The Great Harvest Bread Company for a quick lunch. I had no idea this…read morewas a national chain, I have never heard of them before. This particular location is in a small shopping plaza in Vernon. The inside looks like an independent bakery. They have a huge assortment of breads, they can make sandwiches upon request or from the menu. Additionally they also make salads, cookies and coffee. I'll have to note, the two teenage girls working here weren't friendly, welcoming or capable of smiling, maybe they are new, but something needs to change. I got the Turkey Goddess sandwich on Wheat Seeded Bread. I also got an iced coffee. They serve Peet's coffee. This combo was only $13. This bread was very fresh, flavorful and covered in seeds. It was filled with tomato, onion, lettuce, Havarti cheese, avocado spread and turkey. It also came with a pickle, but it was way too salty for me. This sandwich was very filling, fresh and tasty. My friend got a similar one and she also enjoyed it.

Mama's Mac's is based in Ellington . The macarons are available at the Ellington Farmers Market. I…read moredon't believe there is a permanent brick and mortar with regular hours, but it appears sometimes she has pick up where she bakes. The macaron look great. The Butterfinger flavor was right on. I had a mint chocolate flavored one, which was also good. You'll need to get to the Market early because Mama's Macs sells out early. 4,5 Stars

we ventured out to the ellington market today to find a long line at Mamas macs-so we got on it to…read morefind out they are the best macaroons ever they were so delicious. She sold out and we were at the end of the line and we got the last ones can't wait to go back again and get more.

I love an Italian bakery! This is a family owned and authentic Italian bakery. They have…read moretraditional cookies, breads, cakes, pastries, and more. I found this spot via another app that offers discounts on end of day items. I had slices of cake which were good. I purchased a few more items full priced. The cannolis were to die for; they fill it right before they hand it to you. The service was good and plenty of parking in a plaza. I would be there often if I lived closer!

"You need bread, try the bakery You need lovin', look here,…read morebaby I got just what you need" (The Doors) Well, whatever your needs might be, you'll probably take care of it at Giuseppina's Italian Bakery, because they really do have it all. Their website, counters, shelves, and showcases offer you temptations everywhere you look. Want a pastry? What kind of a question is that....sure you do, so how on Earth are you going to choose between these? Cannoli, Tiramisu, 3 kinds of mousse, eclairs, frosted or plain brownies (are you bold enough to get a brownie with peanut butter buttercream frosting?), cream horns, rum rolls, an amazing peach concoction of sweet dough soaked with peach juice and rum and filled with vanilla pudding (!), Sfogliatelle, Zeppol, cream puffs, NY style cheesecake, fruit slices (peaches and strawberries with whipped cream layers and frosting), pasticiotti, cappuccino slices, Amaretto Squares, Limoncello Cake Slices and Chocolate Brownie Cake Slices. And there's more - miniature pastries, Cheese danish, apple, raspberry and blueberry turnovers, Cranberry Orange scones, blueberry scones, chive scones, and roasted red pepper scones, lemon and cherry squares. Get the picture? And I haven't mentioned their Italian cookies, 25 cake varieties, cupcakes, cake pops, pizza slices, sandwiches and stuffed breads. The truth is, this place is fantastic and is clearly in the top ten percent of Italian bakeries we've visited. We picked up an assortment of cake slices, a croissant, a scone, and a donut yesterday. They all looked amazing! We started off splitting that donut, and it was great -very light, not too sweet and just plain delicious. Shout out to the young lady who waited on us, she was pleasant and friendly, and our interaction was a far contrast to some of the less than favorable interactions reported by other Yelpers. PRO TIP 1) Don't worry about parking- they're in a shopping center with plenty of parking. 2) How good does their fig, prosciutto and Asiago cheese stuffed bread sound?

Got a cinnamon roll from here last weekend - although a bit pricy, quality was outstanding and it…read morewas probably 2 servings - could easily be split between 2. Could taste the real butter. Looking forward to trying macarons in the future. Parking is very limited.

What a fabulous place! The decor is adorably vintage books, framed pictures, mirrors and more!…read moreTheir coffees are top tier. I ordered a cookie butter iced latte with oat milk and my friend tried their brown sugar latte. We both got yummy pastries and sat on a pink couch. It was quiet, and comfortable inside. The service was nice and friendly. My only critique is that I wish they had a couple food items for lunch beside pastries. But overall loved it!

I bought a few cupcakes during the holidays for the Health Center at Loomis Chaffee nearby. I was…read morepleased to see that these had bespoke holiday flavors, were freshly made, and uniquely designed. They were a hit and will come back to see the Valentine's Day offerings Yum-oh!

I had the opportunity to stop by Moneta and I'm so happy I did. I was actually at the coffee shop…read morenext door, while sitting multiple people walked past carrying perfectly wrapped cupcakes. Unfortunately when we arrived just as expected the selection was slim. The options left I took them. They even had a Harry Potter cupcake. The owner and her daughters were amazing. If you are in the area or not you should stop by. The bonus is they are completely nut free! The atmosphere is very cute and quaint.

In response to my social media content concerning donuts, I received many recommendations for…read moreGerry's Donuts in Ellington. Those people gave me some rules too. Get there as close to their 6 am opening as possible because they may run out of their most popular donuts by 8 if not earlier. And bring cash. I arrived at 6:15 a.m. There was a steady flow of people, but no line and no apparent missing donut types. The donuts run on the smaller side, but they are a good value. Like $8 a dozen good value. The donuts were obviously fresh made and well executed. They were smartly packaged too. I tried parts of a cruller, a crumb, a cherry, a chocolate toasted coconut and a toasted coconut. All tasty. Great texture. High quality donuts. Gerry's has a classic vibe. There are some tables and some counter seats. Everybody I saw got takeout. Service was helpful and efficient. Gerry's Donuts is a 25 minute drive for me. But it would be worth visiting again. 4.5 Stars

Not sure what the big deal is, these donuts are ok, but just ok…read more There aren't many old fashioned donut shops anymore and DD are everywhere but we know their donuts suck. So compared to Dunkin these are an improvement but, sorry to say, not by much.