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    Taste by Spellbound

    3.9 (49 reviews)
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    Pineapple upside down sundae
    Jen B.

    I have been here several times, not sure why it took me so long to write a review. Pre-ice cream era, we would get baked goods and sometimes they were great, other times just average. They have interesting items and flavors for sure. The coffee is always good, but many times the syrup (usually the one they make!) is out and that is saddening lol. We recently went for the pineapple upside down sundae and O.M.G. Delicious. The compote was perfect with the vanilla soft serve and delicious cake. I need to try an affogato next!

    Allison C.

    I had been hearing a lot about the new soft serve sundaes at Taste by Spellbound, so we took a drive up to see what they were all about! Definitely a generous size - it can be good for sharing as well. We tried the sundae of the week, which was peaches and cream, and it was SO good with clearly housemade toppings. I couldn't resist the cupcake split because I had never seen that before, and it was great! The bakery itself was adorable, and we really enjoyed sitting in there. It was an hour before closing so it was pretty quiet and relaxing. I'd like to go back and try more of their bakery items next time! Clearly a high quality place.

    Vivian V.

    Loved the pink interior with the whimsical pop of greens and gold. I came near closing so choices were limited but no complaints as there were several decent items to pick from. Everyone was super friendly and spent time describing the sweets. Will be back to try other items! Frosted animal cracker cupcake {5/5}: I've not had a better cupcake before. The cake part itself is soft and had a really nice crumb. The cheesecake mousse was addicting. Would have liked more cake to icing ratio, but amazing. Brownie batter macaron {4.5/5}: The cookie was perfectly chewy and had a good brownie batter-like filling. Not too sweet! Toasted marshmallow macaron {3.5/5}: The texture was good, though a little sad because it was missing the marshmallow flavor that I was looking forward to.

    peaches and cream sundae
    Jamie N.

    I had a nice experience at Taste by Spellbound! I went on two separate occasions because there were certain things I wanted to try! I went the second or third week they started doing their speciality sundaes and had the peaches and cream. My personal take - I was a bit underwhelmed! There was a pound of vanilla ice cream and the topping ratio was no where near. Once you got through the top layer, you were just left with vanilla ice cream which was a bit disappointing. Would definitely rather have had their chocolate cookie sundae. But, their dessert/bakery items are incredibly delicious. Their banana toffee scone was seriously one of the best scones i've ever had - it was fluffy and full of flavor, I was sad I didn't get 2! I also tried their passionfruit coconut cloud cake which I was also impressed by. Their creamsicle dream was okay but I don't think it's my taste as much as I thought. And don't get there too late, if you see something on their social media that you want to try, go earlier than you think!

    Agnes P.

    Such gorgeous desserts! Don't ask me which ones are which cause the flavors alternate almost daily. They sell out so fast too! I didn't get to dine in but I'm salivating just recalling it. The ladies are very friendly so don't be shy! Thanks so much for being in the area!

    The inside
    Ana B.

    I have finally made my way to Taste by Spellbound. It's not that they're far but they are closed on Sundays and Mondays, and for some reason I'm in the area when they are closed. This place looks like I'm inside of a fairytale. It is so beautiful and carefully curated inside. The walls are pink, the bar stools are burgundy velvet with gold hardware. The other chairs are green or pink floral. Coming in here, you're inspired to look your best, and truly enjoy each moment, each bite and each sip. There are so many delicious looking cookies, cupcakes and macaroons. I got the toasted marshmallow macaroon and a hot hazelnut latte. My hazelnut latte was brought out to me in a white mug, it looked delicious, with a leaf pattern on top. The toasted marshmallow macaroon, was toasted with gooey marshmallow in the center. This latte was very tasty! It's been a while since I've had a hot latte. This was creamy, sweet just enough, and really hit the spot, since we are getting that first fall, cool, crisp air! My toasted marshmallow macaroon, was like enjoying a s'more, except without all the stickiness. It was so tasty, and accurate to its name! I'm so glad I finally stopped by this little gem! I'm also going to make my way to their South Windsor and Avon locations.

    Apple Pie and Cookie Butter Cupcakes
    Kevin D.

    A slightly weaker offering in the chain, but still one of the better boutique bakeries you can find in the state I came here after an okay lunch at a nearby hot pot location. Wanted a dessert, and the hot pot place didn't have much to offer in terms of sweets. This place happened to be a short walk away, so I opted to try this place out The place has a similar flow to the other location I have been to, lots of open space, a general glass display showing their current offerings, and a menu of drinks one can order. My girlfriend orders a smattering of french macaroons and I order a couple cupcakes for the road. Overall, weaker but still not bad. The apple pie cupcake had a lack of filling and the cake itself was a little dense. I am so use to taste's cupcakes to be a nice, light, airy, but flavorful bite. But this apple pie one was almost like a pound cake with only a little filling in it. What was there was tasty, and the cake had a decent flavor to it. a solid vanilla base cake with cinnamon notes. but this one was off. Later that same day, I have the cookie butter cupcake and that one meets my expectations. a strong dark chocolate flavored cake. light, airy, but tender and moist. The cookie butter was plentiful in the center and the icing was also cookie butter flavored. I think this location doesn't cycle it's stock each day. If it does, then I suspect they need to make sure that people are aware if a cake is going to be more about the frosting than the filling. If I only got the apple pie cupcake, I would've been very disappointed.

    Macarons
    Jason P.

    I visited Taste by Spellbound for the first time this week. I bought three different types of macaron, including a stunningly beautiful tie dye kind. They were very good flavor and texture-wise. If I'm comparing them to my current favorite Greater Hartford area place for macarons, Taste's were a bit sweeter than I prefer. That's obviously a matter of personal preference and you'll have to decide for yourself. One unique thing about Taste's macarons -- a couple of them had a bit of fruit purée in the cream filling. We also ordered a turtle brownie, a blondie, a lemon bar and a Giv Coffee Cold Brew. Kudos for using CT's own GIv. So many of the places with great desserts do that! All of the desserts were at least good, but the turtle brownie was a house favorite. Service was pleasant and efficient. The shop was absolutely beautiful. If you're into pink and ornate desserts, you're going to love it. Four Stars.

    Peach bar
    Sho R.

    I went to this place right before closing. All I got was a peach bar and a peanut butter bar. Both were good. I think I liked peach bar better. I wish I stopped by early.

    Alex P. T.

    Owner Miriam has locations in Avon, South Windsor and West Hartford and Christmas time was so awesome here! Taste by Spellbound is a from scratch bakery and coffee shop priding themselves on not only looks but flavor. Their menus are constantly changing to keep things exciting for customers. Their sugar cookies are soft and chewy with frosting made with real butter, no shortening used at all. Fun Fact: Do you call it frosting on top of cookies or icing? Depends on where you are from I hear. Definitely recommend. Stop by and check out their amazing treats all year long!

    Jackie O.

    Taste by Spellbound has the most gorgeous desserts. Almost too perfect to eat. But they're delicious and you'll want to eat every bite of whatever delectable treat you desire. They have an extensive menu but what I love about them is that they focus on a few categories: cookies, cupcakes, bars, and macaroons. Of course they have other options but they do what they do best-- and that's what makes them great. My favorite treat here is a chocolate chip cookie and my husband and daughter rave about their cupcakes. Their bars are such a treat and I highly recommend their turtle brownie bar. I have yet to order a cake from here but plan on doing so for my daughter's 3rd birthday!

    beautiful macroons
    Elisa F.

    I'm back and this time - with photos! I came back to try some macroons to bring to a vineyard day over the weekend. They. Were. In. Cred. Ible. WOW! I know these babies are the TBS MVP but they were better than I could have imagined. I loved all the cool flavors too! On top of those, I took home an oatmeal cream pie (my hubby's fave) and a nutella crunch brownie. The brownie was so chewy and filled with hazelnuts and that amazing nutella flavor! Why is everything here SO GOOD?!

    The cup is so cute
    Ali R.

    This is probably one of this most instagrammable, cute, retro spots I've even in a long while. The lady behind the counter was so sweet and friendly. Very accommodating to my friend and I while we were taking photos for social media. In my opinion, while I found some of the baked good to be a bit too sweet for my taste, this would be a great place for women to dress up and have a retro coffee girl's day. Great for photo ops and tasting great treats that are not only delicious but also very photogenic

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    The desserts are amazing (cookie dough macaroon being my favorite) and the flavored lattes are outstanding. Absolutely worth stopping in

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