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.

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!

Very cute, I loved the Dubai chocolate candy and I would love to return and try some more! Very…read morenice atmosphere and love the mini carousel. Great service!

I saw the bright colors of this building from afar and was craving sweets, so I had to check it…read moreout. The decor was very cute inside. There were a couple of booths and a TV. There were many options to choose from; fudge, ice cream, candy, smoothies, milkshakes, and baked goods. I had the cookies and cream fudge and a chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz cracker. My son had a cake pop and I had a bite, both were good! There were all random flavors of fudge to choose from. I wasn't a fan of the rocky road fudge I picked because it was crunchy and not buttery smooth like the fudge I've had before; I am not sure if it was stale or if that's what the consistency should feel like. I enjoyed the random candies and other treats. I will have to try out their other flavors next time. Service was good I'd definitely return.

My kiddos (and their friends) and I have enjoyed this fantastic Ice Cream shop for years. It not…read moreonly has the best Ice Cream in the area, but the shop itself is quaint and reminiscent of an old time Ice Cream shop. They have a fantastic selection of Ice cream flavors, do some seasonal flavors each year, and also offer Ice cream sodas, floats, Sundaes, and many topping choices. They also have Ice Cream in tubs to take home and some small "old-timey" snacks, candies, and gum. The hours are really good and sometimes they are open at the most unsuspected times, later than posted at times, which is always a good surprise! The prices are reasonable, I am sure some would say a bit on the higher end, but the quality is so good it is worth it. The lady who (I believe0 is the owner and all the staff are always very pleasant, and the service is very good as well. If I had any small issue at all, I would say it would be great if they did try some brand new flavors. As mentioned above, there are some seasonal flavors that come and go, but never anything brand new and I do think that would be a great addition to an already incredible place. Some notable flavors are our favorites: Banana, Coconut, Toasted Almond and Peppermint around the Holidays, I don't believe we've ever had any flavor that wasn't very good as well. Highly recommended, a really great and groovy place!

My mom loved it! Said it wasn't too sweet and would return…read more That is the exact reason i could t give it 5 stars. It didn't excite my tastebuds. lol And my banana split was melted by the time we got to the car. My mom said that's how you m ow it organic!! lol The parking lot was full of cars And people were sitting outside enjoying the fanatic weather. It's cute the people were like the icecream... not exciting.

Incredibly delicious ice cream and extraordinary service from Diane R. S. This is an absolute MUST…read morestop for true ICCs. (Ice Cream Connoisseur.) Rumor has it that H. R. and Billy Jefferson C. often visit !!!!

Cutest little farm ice cream stand. Being on a real farm is awesome the girl serving us was super…read moresweet and quick making our desserts. 5 stars definitely recommend

I sniffed in here with dad and we got java and pastries…read more The CANNOLI BAR candy bar tasted more white chocolate style and had shrapnel from a cannoli shell. It was not my jam but could work for some. They offer real maple syrup from the White family for a $1.00 charge. I do not know if my MAPLE _________ latte had it or not, but it was too legit to quit. Not too sweet either. Clear maple taste. Whole milk requested. Served in a mug with quality java. RATING = A. The interior is country quaint basic and not going overboard but rather erring simple and open without crowding with stuff. The location is great at the bottom of the slope in downtown. APPLE FRITTER with MAPLE GLAZE: -- I would have preferred a plain cake donut or old-fashioned cake with maple glaze, but this was good -- semi-firm -- medium-sized -- moderate amount of maple glaze has authentic color and taste -- not a sugar bomb -- dark color to bread -- not soft inside, medium-soft inside -- up to medium sweet -- not oily or greasy, tastes more on "slightly" healthy style RATING = A- SFOGLIATELLE pastry: -- this clam shell looking pastry is filled with sweet ricotta cheese -- moderate amount of cheese -- lightly sweet -- tasty -- bread is semi-firm -- I am more of a Zeppole fan, but this is good RATING = A They have bags of Ethiopian coffee which is funny because everywhere we go we see Ethiopian coffee for sale lately. The last time was in September in Portland, Oregon.

Definitely 5 stars from my first visit, but I don't give 5 unless I go to a place a few times…read more A wonderful woman welcomed us, gave my lils a small cookie and made two delicious cappuccinos for my husband and I. Very friendly service, clean area and clean bathroom. So glad we stopped here. Next time in the are I will definitely be back!m The other desserts looked amazing! The cookies and the giant peanut butter cookie was delicious as well.

The place is a nice little spot to come to after a long day of anything they have nice workers here…read moreand service is good along with the food being affordable, and a good quiet space for those that isn't usually good with chaotic places

I had a great lunch today at Tina's Cafe. The tomato soup was incredibly creamy and delicious…read more Paired with a grilled cheese (created with cheddar) was perfectly browned. The service was very good (with the owner coming out from the kitchen to verify my dining companions' orders). It is a very cozy place for lunch. The location is right on Main Street across the street from the Warner Theater.

Ah, I am utterly charmed! This cafe / eclectic tchotchke store is chock full of homemade goodness:…read morefrom jam, soap, and crocheted cozies in the store section, to sandwiches, salads, cupcakes, Lebanese baklava, and other baked goods in the cafe section. They bake everything in house, with specials on some days (e.g. Sweet Bun Sunday). The selection is vast, especially considering that everything is scratch made in-house. Aromas are enticing! We picked up an orange cranberry dream bar, studded with plenty of white chocolate chips, coconut, and dried cranberries, topped with orange cream cheese frosting and more dried cranberries. It was *enormous* and easily served as dessert for four. Also in our order: a streusel topped blueberry cake, as moist as could be and filled with fresh blueberries. It was also generously proportioned, large enough for at least two. We didn't try any salads, breakfast platters, or sandwiches on this visit, but they looked fantastic, based on what I saw on other customers' plates. I found that the super friendly owners are of Lebanese descent when I asked about the Lebanese baklava at checkout -- and evidently, they sometimes have Lebanese meat pies on offer! I cannot wait to come back to try every Lebanese food item they have, since my family is passionately fond of the cuisine (and really, everything else, too). I had no idea such riches could be found in Torrington! You can't throw a rock without hitting an Italian-American in this town -- not that I would ever throw a rock at an Italian-American :) -- but this is the first I've heard of a Lebanese-American contingent in these parts. I'm so glad Yelp led me here!

I love coming here for breakfast as they food is great, people are so nice and I can get a treat…read morefor later too! The mixed berry French toast was amazing and I love the breakfast potatoes! The strawberry and blueberry cinnamon roll I got to go was so so good! My boyfriend loves the coffee! Can't wait to come back!