Got a cinnamon roll from here last weekend - although a bit pricy, quality was outstanding and it was 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. read more

What a fabulous place! The decor is adorably vintage books, framed pictures, mirrors and more! Their 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! read more

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What a cute spot! I've been wanting to try TBSB for years now! I stopped in and felt like I was at a bed & breakfast, boutique! I ordered cupcakes and a brownie and the lady serving them was so sweet! The cupcakes were DELICIOUS. They survived my two hour ride home and still tasted great. Great consistency in flavor and texture, the cake was very moist. read more

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Poor service and not many items to purchase. Small expensive cupcakes. Coffee okay. Wish it was more well stocked with items.

Stopped here for a latte while in the area and I'm glad I did. It was a very cute spot with a unique interior. Definitely seemed like a hidden gem. Lots of select bakery items to choose from and enjoy. My latte was tasty! read more

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Worse customer service. The vanilla cupcakes are so dry there's no bringing them back to life. It is definitely not bakery quality. It's unfortunate they only have very little daily goods. I've gone on several occasions where they're out of things before noon. The person running the counter can be more personable and smile once in a while because she kills the vibe there. Decor is busy for my liking. Too many patterns. It's very eclectic. Plenty of good bakeries around to come here. Don't waste money on the most basic flavor cake (vanilla) they managed to destroy. read more

The desserts here are creative and delicious! My family also loves when they do theme days with their desserts. The staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

Cute spot and interior and friendly staff. It was a cool vibe to visit and very unique. I've been meaning to come here for a while now and I was a little underwhelmed with the lack of options. The case for the macarons had labels that were not updated so by the time it was my turn to order I was told that there were only actually 3 options for macaron flavors (they said labels were not updated) and none of which were what I originally wanted. I went with the white chocolate strawberry macaron and a salted caramel chocolate chip blondie. The blondie wasn't the best but it did have a nice flavor- maybe it was sitting out too long as it had a stale type of crisp to it. The macaron was decent but not my favorite around. Maybe I need to come earlier to get fresher items-as none of them really blew me away but they were decent. I would consider trying them out again. read more

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Been to this place many times before. It's a sweets shop with a constantly rotating selection of cakes and cookies. Price is a little high but each dessert is guaranteed fresh since everything they stock is made that day. I do enjoy my sweets, and this is one of the best places to ruin my diet for the week. Place is unassuming, looks like a large house in the middle of a business district. Make no mistake though, this place is putting out delectable delights on the daily read more

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Good macarons. Great cupcakes. Very cute ambiance. I definitely recommend this cute little bakery.

Cute little spot I happened upon in South Windsor! Friendly personable service and the bear reviewed coconut cloud cake was AMAZING!!! I'll definitely be back! read more

Taste By Spellbound - Coconut Cloud cake - Bakeries Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

This place always has such winsome desserts! Sometimes they are almost too pretty to eat Almost. The macarons are the best around and there is always a wonderful variety of unique flavors. The charm of the shop makes you feel special just walking in. A little worthwhile indulgence. The only negative is they they run out of everything so often This is my go to spot for special treats for myself and my friends and family. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday. Cutest little shop!! Had lattes, coffeecake & cookies. Coffee was great and pastries were also good! A perfect place to stop by and catch up with girlfriends. Their menu of cakes are mouthwatering and their little cupcakes are so cute!!! read more

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Absolutely love it here. The staff is always friendly, treats are delicious, and lattes are always consistent. I come here when I want to get away from the chaos of other coffee shops in the area. Such a cozy little spot read more

Cute little spot. They have some tasty baked goods, but the gluten free macarons (I had no idea that macarons are made with almond flour), are what drag us back. They're a tad sweeter than I'd expect, but still so very delicious. Probabaly my favorite "I don't have room for dessert, but still want one" dessert. If you're poking around Evergreen Walk for a bit, definitely grab a few to take with you. They won't last long though! read more

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Taste by Spellbound is consistently delicious. Check their Instagram day to day for updates on what's in the case and news about any special theme days. In particular, we tend to get macarons which are technical perfection with a variety of flavors day to day. When they do special cookie stacks for holidays, I always have to nab one. Their sugar cookies are thick and tender. I absolutely love them, despite being less flashy than a cupcake. Stop in. Order whatever flavor wise excites you most. It's all going to be good. read more

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I'm loving the Taste by Spellbound brand. This is the second store I have visited and I just wanted to stay inside and enjoy the cute set up and delicious treats. My maple blondie bar was super good and rich- I recommend sharing with a buddy! The workers obviously work hard and care about serving everyone, I would happily stop by next time I'm in the area. read more

Taste By Spellbound - Hot chocolate, iced chai latte, and a 1/2 eaten maple blondie bar. - Bakeries Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

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I'm still a fan of this bakery and am updating to talk about their gluten-free items. The macarons are almost always flourless and you can custom-order gluten-free cupcakes and cakes. The options for flavors are more limited when ordering gluten-free, but I'm happy they offer it. Custom-ordered cakes always look delicious. The gluten-free chocolate cake was very good. read more

I have gone to a few of the taste by spellbound locations. I really do enjoy that they have themed days for treats, however sometimes it's very difficult if you have a family or are working to get out to those days. I would hope that they would have an option to maybe order ahead or something like that. I really enjoy the different types of bars and cookies that they have and the cake pops and brownies are delicious. I'm not one for macaroons, but they do taste very good. I will say, however, the prices have increased so it is a little bit expensive to get a box full of treats. I would've loved for this to continue to be a place that I bring things for my coworkers or to my family but unfortunately, because of the price is I have to make a special trip, which is fine by me! read more

Best cupcakes and pie in the area! Ordered for Thanksgiving and will absolutely be back!

If you want to find the most amazing sweets this side of the east coast, you MUST check out this place. Miriam and her team have 3 locations: South Windsor, Avon and West Hartford. More importantly though, are the actual baked goods! We don't know of anyone else making cruffins in the area and that's just fine with us. TBS also makes macaroons, dessert bars cookies, etc. But on this day, we decided to grab a French macaron, a lavender lemon bar and a peach and a berry cruffin. The macaron was such a delight! It was delicate, but with the slightest crunch of the cookie and the filling was sweet with a hint of salt. The LLB has the tangiest lemon curd sandwiched between a shortbread crust sprinkled with lavender seeds and a lavender icing. Kismet! And the Cruffins, well. The Cruffins put a spell on us: the flakes of the croissant was light, the buttercream on each was just enough, but to be honest, the fillings left us wanting even more of a dollop. We might be in a quarantine right now, but it's worth the social distancing wait!! Get in line early (they open at 10) stay 6 feet away from the next customer; Get in, Get out, Get home: Wash your hands for 20 seconds and get ready to have your mind blown. You'll thank us later! read more

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The first of 3 shops I visited. Everything was excellent. Lemon Lavender bars, peanut butter cookies, macarons, and cupcakes were all consumed faster than I should have. This is more than your average sweet shop. read more

Gone in 2seconds.... thats how fast we ate it coz that's how good the cupcake was, really!! Although seems like a normal store from the outside.... the moment you step in, it transforms to a place elsewhere. Did you know? The store is decorated in a fairy tale motif "Goldilocks," with visual cues referencing the tale's three bears and their chairs and beds....and not in a kiddie way..I must say it's very tastefully done..kudos to the creative mind behind this. I had the lemon berry cupcake ($3 each).... It was the best thing I've ever had. The frosting sweet with hints of tang and salty.... i was fighting my kid till the last bite... I would have bought more had I known they were so good. Sure to go back for more and next time I have to try the raved about "cruffin". PS: for those tying the knot soon.... your wedding cake destination. read more

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This is a small cup cake place in Evergreen Walk. Once in a while I get in there while roaming in the area. I went in for their cruffin. Unfortunately they stopped making them. Million $ candy bar was my favorite here. Cup cake was good. I also went for a hot Dona Chai Latte. It was a very good chai. read more

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Everything is so delicious ! Check their facebook for the daily flavors. Personal favorite is the raspberry almond cupcake

Amazing cupcakes here! The fruit filled are my favorite and are always presented very nicely. A little expensive for the size. It is a food location to grab a drink with friends or stop in while shopping at Evergreen. Sometimes they give out samples outside which is nice. The hot chai latte is also good. I need to visit again to try the cookies! read more

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After reading Yelp reviews for bakeries in the area, and looking at the photos they had on line, I knew Taste was the perfect choice for a 50th Anniversary cake for my parents. A three layer cake was hard to box up, but they managed to make it work flawlessly. The chocolate cake was so moist, the strawberry filling was sweet but not over the top, and the buttercream was heavenly. The restaurant staff was just as impressed as my family. And my parents could not have been happier. The buttercream was perfectly smooth and the rosettes were gold dusted. It was truly a beautiful and delicious cake. Worth every penny. I would recommend them for elegant custom work. read more

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Love going to Spellbound. The staff is always helpful and sweet. Their items go quick and are amazing. Creative flavors and the ambience is great. Been going for years in all the locations as well. They are unique and people flock die the goodies. I personally have had a great experience every time. read more

Taste By Spellbound - Apricot Macaroon ice cream sandwich made with homemade ice cream from a local creamery. - Bakeries Near Me - South Windsor, Connecticut

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So I'm a bit torn as I write this review to be honest. I have come to the South Windsor location several times to grab a chai and/or cupcake as I do some shopping in the area. I have always loved the cupcakes and bars here so I decided to order my sons birthday cake from here a few weeks ago. It was a jungle/wild animal theme and I chose one of their speciality cakes with the raspberry and lemon fillings and lavender infused frosting. I essentially wanted a plain white cake with gold drip covering the top and dripping down on all sides and green leaves scaling the front side. When I first called to place my order I was informed that they do not work with fondant so they would not be able to do the leaves that I was asking to be on the cake. I was asked to send a picture of my idea and was informed someone from the kitchen would call me back. The person who called back was very friendly and when I told her that I had been told the leaves could not be done, she told me they could! She told me they'd be extra $ and I agreed because I was excited they could be done! I also clarified that the photo I sent just had the gold drip around the perimeter of the top but i wanted it to cover the top. When I got the cake I was confused to see paper leaves on the front of the cake! I know the initial person I spoke to told me they didn't work with fondant but when the other girl told me they could do the leaves (after I said I heard they could not) I assumed we were both talking about fondant. I didn't even think to ask HOW the leaves would be made because I never ever thought paper would be used? Needless to say, I was (un)pleasantly surprised! Additionally, the gold drip was just along the perimeter of the top of the cake, so it was just like the photo I sent but not like how I had asked for it to be. Lastly, there were multiple areas on the top of the cake where the gold drip had been messed up and not fixed, it looked sloppy. Luckily, I had bought some very cute animal cake toppers, a banner and name plate on Etsy so it turned out nice for our quarantine bday, but I was still a bit disappointed about these few issues. The cake itself was good but I felt the filling-to-cake ratio could've been better (was like 1:5). The flavor combo is very nice but would have loved a thicker layer of both raspberry and lemon. I'll definitely still come here when I'm out and about shopping but maybe will be more clear next time if I ever order a cake from them again. read more

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I love this place - I've gone a few times now. The ambiance is great and the food is amazing. Service is good too - the people are so nice and will answer any questions you have. I love swinging by whenever I am in the area and picking up a few macarons (my favorite thing on the menu) and a latte. It's just a great way to make your day a little sweeter. read more

On a summer Monday, I arrived around 5:30pm to find the vast majority of sweets gone. (You've be warned.) I was seriously bummed out but took in my options: two chocolate mocha cupcakes, a chocolate brownie with rice crispy layer, key lime bar, and birthday cake bar, which was essentially a cupcake in a rectangular shape. I ordered one of each for a mini gathering, and I've never been more pleased with the compilation. There was something for everyone, and the quality and uniqueness was noticeable. Everyone had a different "favorite." I don't even like key lime that much, and that bar was a contender with the rest. I do wish I had had more cupcake options, only for the aesthetic, but it was my own fault for assuming there'd be more options on a weekday evening. I'm very happy with the treats I ultimately got. As other Yelpers have commented, the prices are a notch above average, but it was a small price to pay for greatness. read more

I really loved this place and always sent everyone I know who needed cupcakes or cakes there, but this past week I noticed the customer service has really gone downhill. I tried to reach out via email twice concerning a cake order for this weekend and I never got a response until I called the Avon store and then 15 minutes later my email was responded to, with we are booked this weekend . So maybe if they responded to customer emails in a timely manner this could be avoided or if they could state on the website how long in advance customers need to order cakes that would be helpful. I will not be supporting this business or recommending them to anyone. read more

Just stopped in for the first time and it's safe to say it won't be our last! The inside is decorated SO cute. definitely a hidden gem in CT that is not mentioned NEARLY enough. The lady who helped us was extremely friendly and provided good suggestions! We ended up doing a giant butter beer cookie, a strawberry lemon bar, and a starburst cupcake. Everything was AMAZING. The cookie melted was by far our favorite, it melts in your mouth and has the perfect amount of frosting. read more

Well I drive by here all the time and finally wanted to see it It looked so interesting like an old house very cute First for a bakery coffee shop I would think it should be open earlier than 10? But I came back ! It's adorable inside the motif however the way the service is is not good I stood there waiting for someone to acknowledge me or seat me or something as I stood in front of two workers ! I finally asked how it works The cashier asked what I wanted and I said to sit down and have a coffee and pastry ? You have to order from her and bring to a table then go back and pick up your coffee It could be do much better She asked if I needed a fork to eat with really? The cupcake was very good It would be so much better to have smaller tables maybe lace tablecloths to match the wall decor motif instead of big booths and how about a little service Where you get your coffee is not pretty at all it's a shame because it has so much potential and could be very prosperous as well !! I adore coffee houses and have been to many across the country and the world !! Hopefully they will consider this helpful and not hurtful because the bakery items are really good just would like to see a little more service quality read more

After trying TBS other times, I recently learned they do not have a consistent product. I will not be returning.

It's 7:45pm, the hours say they close at 9pm, yet there's not a soul in sight. Not a good first impression.

Nice look to the new location. Limited selection when there mid-afternoon. Picked up a few different cupcakes - chocolate peanut butter, caramel, and a chocolate with vanilla. The cake was moist but they were all just too sweet. Frosting is the grainy, sugary type, not a Swiss or French buttercream which was disappointing but that's a matter of taste. read more

Taste offers consistently great baked goods, from cupcakes to macarons (my favorite) to cookies, ice cream sandwiches (probably my second favorite, don't miss them when they start offering them again each spring/summer), special occasion custom orders, and holiday special pre-order menus and theme day menus. My kids still talk about waiting on line one May 4th for Star Wars-themed treats. (I guess there was a licensing issue with continuing that one, but it was spectacularly creative.) I've had a few birthday cakes made there as well -- never a wrong step. Some of their options can seem pricey at times, but it's all handmade by what seems to be a small team, and it's so good that they often sell out of items before they're scheduled to close, so they're doing a lot of things right and I frankly think the prices are worth it. I also prefer their cupcakes to other cupcake bakeries in the area because they're normal-sized. I'm not a giant cupcake fan. Plus, they have a nice little punch card reward system where you can earn two free cupcakes, and every time we hit that level of visits, my kids get a real kick out of their "free" cupcakes. Finally, don't forget the coffee drinks and tea options! Their coffee is really tasty, as are the espresso drinks, and they have a good selection of Harney & Sons teas. Also, the decor and atmosphere in each of the stores is really nice. I frequent the West Hartford store the most, with South Windsor a close second. In both stores, the color palettes are relaxing and there's a great mix of new and old in the decor, with antique (or at least antique-looking chairs and decorations). It's a great place to sit down with a book, a decadent treat, and a fancy coffee for a little while. read more

Disappointed. Staff very nice and welcoming. The photos on the Instagram page are deceiving, as there are many different types of cupcakes and other baked goods. Stopped by to try it out, and there were only three cupcake flavors. They also aren't very big. The cupcakes and baked goods at Luann's Bakery in Ellington are a lot better in my opinion. read more

This cute little store is located near the LL Bean and this was a longtime bookmark on my list. Tried a few treats from here and I must say I was so impressed with their cupcakes. Fresh and so light. Tried their salted caramel cupcakes, a few macarons, brownies and the lemon bar everything was delicious. My little one loves their macaroons. Yet to try their coffees! read more