Lisa created cookies for our High School Reunion and not only did they look great, they are super…read moretasty! She was sharing some creative ideas for birthday parties and weddings and it's clear that she's super talented. Definitely worth a try!

LisaBeth Confections has a physical location in Winsted, and it's super cute inside, but I sense…read moreit's more for pick ups and her work. Check her website and begin communication online, she'll give you directions! I ordered dinosaur cookies for my dogs birthday (after one of his favorite toys), and they were absolutely adorable! The designs were detailed, all were different colors, and they came in a box with separations to prevent smudging. There were even a few icing free for the birthday boy. The cookies were delicious, even with icing they weren't overly sweet. I think they were a great level of sweetness, because who wants tooth-aching sweet? Everyone who attended felt the same way, great flavor and a nice snap. I would definitely recommend this shop for dessert for parties and events!

A Torrington institution. Probably the best most fresh and moistest almond cookies on earth! a…read morecrusty outside and super almondy and soft insid. an intense almond flavor and use of high quality almond paste. A triumph! Delicious cookies and Italian pastries just like Nona's because they are made by people who bake with love.

Lombardi's is an utterly charming, old-fashioned Italian bakery located in downtown Torrington…read more It's family run, cash-only, and incredibly well priced. The pretty loaves of Italian bread are only $3 -- and they taste exactly like my mother's homemade Italian bread, which I would gobble straight out of the oven as a child. (My siblings and I would fight over the heel, excavate the innards, and fill it with butter!) Also on offer: -- Lattice pies / tarts, half lemon, half apple for.... drumroll........ $14! -- Eclairs -- Italian cream puffs -- Chocolate chip cookies -- 2 for $1! -- Lots and lots of colorful Italian cookies Not all of the baked goods were fresh out of the oven, but that's not surprising given that it was (1) Sunday and (2) there are so many items available that they cannot possibly keep everything in rotation day-of fresh. We have access to world class bakeries and are spoiled rotten. By our hyper-picky standards, the baked goods were just fair. But given the pleasant owners, bargain pricing, and lovely bread, I have no trouble seeing why this place is a local favorite.

I recently found "Better Baking by Beth" at the Canton Main Street/Collinsville Farmers Market. I…read moreshould have been able to tell by the crowd around the stand that the items were loved by locals. Since I rarely meet a bakery that doesn't sell something I like, I decided to get a few things in order to form a well-rounded opinion. I chose a previously frozen chicken pot pie, a fresh apple cheese strudel, and a fresh tomato cheese focaccia. I'm happy to report that each item was delicious and tasting "made that morning" fresh. I don't know who Beth is, but she's doing a fantastic job with her baking! The staff for her farmers market at Collinsville/Canton market were very on top of things and more than happy to help you, very friendly, had folks in and out in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately, I only have photos of the actual farmers market and no photos of her items, but she does have a website and she is based out of Torrington so I would definitely check her out if I were you.

Whether it's something sweet or something savory, everything by Beth is delicious! Homemade,…read morefriendly service & really great baking.

Awesome orchard, apples are delicious. Owners are great people. The bake goods are wonderful. Order…read moreyour pies

Picked up a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving -- it was very tasty & delicious, even the crust was…read moreperfect, had a slight sweet flavor to it. Can't wait to get back to Burdick Road Orchard for more pie !

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!

WOW! Met up with some gal friends here for a coffee and a sandwich! The sourdough focaccia was…read moredelicious, and my coffee was amazing. When you enter the store you are instantly hit with the satisfying smell of baked goods and fresh bread so heavenly! We sat outside on their outside patio and it was perfect and they deliver your food to your table. I foresee another sweet treat from this establishment in my future! Maybe a cinnamon roll?

While I was impressed with my trip to Small State I'm only rating 4 stars due to the minimal gluten…read morefree baked goods options. As many bakery's in the area have at least 3-4 different options I only saw the one for this trip so my friends were limited on what they could have from the menu. The turkey bacon sandwich was layered with flavor and the bacon was a nice thick slice. The aioli complimented the turkey and cut back on the harshness of the arugula. The focaccia itself was tasty. The bread was airy, chewy, and perfectly golden brown. I did enjoy the latte I got because of how bold the coffee was. The beans were roasted perfectly and made the drink itself very smooth and robust. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Everyone seemed very pleasant and the environment itself was very cool. I would definitely come here more often with friends and I would love to see more gluten-free options on the bakery layout

Freund's Farm Market is one of my favorite places to visit. They have a fantastic selection of…read morehealthy, beautiful plants, and the market has a charming old-fashioned country feel that makes it fun to browse. The prepared and frozen food selection is outstanding, making it easy to pick up a delicious meal to take home. Their bakery is excellent, with a huge variety of fresh breads, pastries, pies, cookies, and other baked goods. They also carry an impressive selection of jellies, candies, snacks, and beverages--far too many to list! What really makes the experience even better is the friendly, welcoming staff. The employees are always helpful and make you feel like a valued customer. Whether you're shopping for groceries, gifts, baked treats, or garden plants, Freund's Farm Market has something for everyone. It's definitely worth a visit!

One of my favorite places!! I go here often! They have SO much! Everything from veggies and flowers…read moreto pies and cheese. It's all so fresh and delicious. I get plants here in the spring for my garden and I also love coming in the fall for pumpkins, gourds, and apple cider donuts. Everyone that works there is so friendly and will always answer questions. They have helped me over the years with my garden. If you need a party catered or even a cake, Freunds is the place! One of my favorite things is their raspberry white chocolate scones!! So good! I highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area!!

Best focaccia I've ever had! All their breads. The carrot cookie. But that tomato focaccia is…read moreheavenly. We finished it before we even walked out of that place! Pillowy. Oozing with olive oil and freshness. Can't get over it. Would drive an hour just for that and Arethusa ice cream. A very special spot. 5 stars!!!

I recently worked with Allison at The Bakehouse on a custom sugar cookie order. 100 cookies for a…read more75th anniversary picnic and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. The cookies were not only beautifully done but also incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. When I arrived to pick up the order, I was instantly welcomed by the most amazing aroma filling the bakery. it smelled so good, I wanted to try one of everything! You can tell everything is made fresh with care and quality ingredients. Allison was great to work with, and I truly appreciated the attention to detail and friendly service. I'll definitely be back to visit the bakery again soon!

"'Til I have the possession of everything she touches 'Til I…read morestep on the brake to get out of her clutches 'Til I speak Double Dutch to a real double duchess" (Elvis Costello) We were chatting about Litchfield County with the attendant at the White Memorial Conservation Center and she mentioned the many "World Class" bakeries in the area. So, when we visited the Dutch Epicure Shop, we had some high expectations. Epicure Shop is a righteous title, because they sell quite a bit of high-end epicure foods -groceries, soups, a huge deli, and a bakery with breads and pastries. They've developed a big reputation for their European pastries, breads, cookies and cakes. Yup, they make everything on the premises. As you walk around their store, you'll see German meats and sausages, Dutch and European cheeses, teas, jams, chocolates from all across Europe, and a selection of Dutch food and Dutch groceries. I was perplexed by the large selection of Indonesian foods here, but when I fired up the old Google Machine for an explanation, I learned that the Dutch ruled Indonesia from 1815 to 1920! Anyway, back to the food. We zeroed in on the bakery choices and picked up three items for $15. Our Blueberry Lemon Scone was pretty large and was topped with a delicate layer of vanilla icing. It tasted more of blueberry than lemon but was super fresh and delicious. The Almond Triangles were sold as a pair for $6. They were fantastic. Hidden between the sliced almond topping and a graham cracker-like crust was a sweet fruit layer that reminded me of apricot jam. These are addictive. The Raspberry Almond Fruit Tart was another layered treat with an almond glazed topping and a thin raspberry jam layer inside the tart. Our bakery treats were excellent and pretty reasonably priced for their home-baked quality.

The best cheese cake I've ever had. Hard to describe the flavor and texture without mentioning…read moreheaven. After cooking a big Christmas meal, having this dessert made my life so easy. Their Christmas cookies are excellent with a wide variety of flavors. Thank you!

Very comfortable relaxing place to eat. My breakfast sandwich was top notch. Piper was very…read morewelcoming and service was excellent. I will add +1 to the positive reviews Highly recommend.

Absolutely incredible sandwich lunch place. Incredible bakery and delicious food on all fronts.read more