Real Italian cookies sold by the pound, like those from the Modern Bakery in Hartford. Bundled and…read morewrapped to present as gifts or sold in a small box. Good pastries also.

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!

"Top of the list King of the hill…read moreA number one" (Frank Sinatra) We've been to a ton of Italian bakeries over the years. But I don't think we've ever fallen as head-over-heels in love with one as we did when we set foot into the Russo Pastry Shop. It's one of the most visually stunning bakeries I've ever seen! Walking into the store reminded me of the moment in the Wizard of Oz movie when the images transform from black and white into color. That's because vibrant, bright, gorgeous colors are everywhere inside Russo's. An embarrassment of riches are everywhere in the form of cannolis, cookies, pastries, and cake slices, And if you want some savory treats to accompany your sweet treats, well... no worries because Russo has pizzas, calzones, grinders, frozen pastas, parmigianas, and soups. We picked up a gorgeous slice of White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, and it was so fantastic it's hard to put into words. We went into their freezer case and picked up two entrees -eggplant parmigiana and chicken parmigiana. They were priced as a $16.99 BOGO deal. We had both last week, and the portions in the containers were easily splitable for the two of us. The chicken parm seemed to have more inside the container than the eggplant did, and we both thought it was better than the eggplant. In essence we ended up with four dinner portions for just $16.99. Do the math-that's a tremendous value. After you do the math, do yourself a favor and take a ride over to Russo's for a fantastic experience.

Excellent cannolis. I bought three - tiramisu, ricotta w pistachios in a chocolate shell, and…read morealmond. All were fresh and delicious, and 5-star worthy. I all bought two slices of pizza - one was spinach ricotta, and other meatball parm. Both were very generously loaded w toppings. Both were very good, but definitely below New Haven-style. I guess I'm a pizza snob. They were just a bit doughy for my taste. So, 5 stars for the pastry, 3.5 for the slices, overall rounded to 4.25. 4 Yelp stars

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

I've been wanting to come to this pastry shop for a while, and didn't realize the theme changed so…read morefrequently I'm happy I stopped by when I did because it was a SpongeBob theme! I got grandma cookies, and the blueberry lemonade drink and some chocolates They also had the pretty patties cupcakes, SpongeBob rice Krispy treats, cupcakes, and chocolates. They also had chocolate covered marshmallows for the chum bucket.

Came here for the first time while in the area. This cute bakery has a different themes all the…read moretime. The theme when I visited was sponge bob :) I loved it ! I enjoyed grandma's chocolate chip cookies. They were simple but delicious. Also couldn't forget the variety of chocolates. We got a small box with an assortment of chocolates and truffles. Service was fast and friendly.

Great, family run business who gives back to their community. Josh the owner is just a great human…read more We love to support local whenever we can. Items can be pricey, but you get what you pay for. Some of my favorites: oatmeal bread, blueberry pancake cupcakes, strawberry rolls, early riser rolls - to name a few. We also love their apple crumble pie, their pepperoni picnic bread, and their sugar cookie pie around the holidays! For me the coffee is hit or miss - sometimes it's amazing other times I don't love it ... maybe have to do with the syrups I choose to be honest. They currently have a bakery location in Ellington and an additional drive thru location down the road in Ellington, a location in Stafford, and will be opening in Hartford in 2026. You can also find them at the outdoor Ellington farmers markets on Saturdays. Highly recommend checking them out. Their staff are all beyond pleasant as well. Their locations or warm and inviting and they pay attention to detail.

Still pricy, still tasty…read more Gone a few more times over the year or so. It's a good bakery, stuff is always fresh and the flavors in each of their cupcakes, muffins, breads, and other misc bakery items is present and forward. They know that they are good, and charge accordingly. Given that there's no direct competition in a 10 mile radius (and I would argue even past that 10 mile radius the pickings are slim) the price is justifiable for the quality you get. As someone who treks a lot around the state, I find that there are many bakeries that do similar if not better items for comparable if not lower prices. But to ask someone to drive 30-60 minutes just to get something a couple bucks cheaper that's tastes about the same? It's a hard sale. I will say that Luanne's is the best in that area of the state, not including the small boutique places that are well off the beaten path. I still come here for the view and ambiance, but I don't order much of their food.

- Parking: There is a medium sized lot available on the right hand side of the building with two…read morehandicap spaces available right by the front door. - Customer Service: Great! The employees did not rush or intrude while we looked at the options. Very good social awareness. Happily answered questions. - Vibe: Small, hyper-local bakery. Mostly people who seemed to be regulars. Not busy. - Pricing: Very fair! We got 5 items for $14 and some change. So a little under $3/item - Food: SO GOOD. We got 2 donuts (sugar and glazed, biggest donuts I've seen in my life btw), a brownie, a chocolate cupcake, and a ham & cheese croissant (again, biggest croissant i've seen in my life). The sweets were perfect. The croissant came cold but reheated well in the air fryer. Overall a hidden gem. My only complaint (which is a borderline non-issue) is I wish they used a different packaging for the brownie. The fudge top completely stuck to the wrapper they used. I had to scrape it out of the wrapper and put it back on the brownie before eating.

Stopped in to check this place out on my way to work on a Tuesday morning. From the reviews it…read morelooked like a really cool old school Bakery and I was right! Not a very large place tucked away in a neighborhood type setting. Plenty of delicious options for you to check out and purchase. Breads, donuts, fruit bars......the list goes on and on! I picked up a dozen donuts to take in to work. The Boston creams and the jelly donuts are HUGE. People weren't kidding about that, they're the size of my hand! Most folks aren't going to be able to eat more than one. I seriously struggled with two........and the flavor of the donuts were wonderful. Like they used to make them back in the day. Way better than DD, Chmura's puts DD to ABSOLUTE shame. Check them out you won't be sorry! I'll be going back for sure!

We were hiking on the Appalachian Trail when somebody told us about a little side trail that led to…read morethis bakery. We were definitely game for some breakfast so we took their advice and headed to this place. Now I'm completely ruined. I will forever compare any croissant with sausage, egg, and cheese to this place because it is extraordinary! They also have some really nice antiques in the shop for sale. Their coffee was extraordinary as well if you get a chance to go to this place, do it.

I cannot believe I have never been here before. One of my friends works here and has been telling…read moreme to come here for so long. They are only open on the weekends and I was working at a job near them on a Friday so I knew I had to stop in before work. It's a very cute and unique, bakery and store together. As you walk in to the left you can see a bunch of jewelry and items to buy and to the right is the bakery and where you can sit to eat. They also have seating outside. They offer a wide variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and drinks. Their homemade aioli sauce is out of this world. I look forward to going back!