Great taste to both coffee and food…read more Although I didn't ask, seems to be run by a single hardworking family

#45 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Another solid coffee shop with speciality lattes and traditional drinks. I originally saw this place on TikTok and wanted to try their biscoff latte. It was so good! Very creamy and cookie butter forward. It is a family run business/ small business which I love! Lots of seating inside. A good place to study, work, or chat with friends. It is inside a local plaza so there's plenty of parking as well.

I rarely give a five star review, that said the recipient of the decadent creation was elated…read more I was apprehensive ordering online, yet Sarah was prompt answering all questions and scheduled a delivery for this order. The cake exceeded expectations since she said "so extravagant. If you really want an impressive joyful memory sweets on main is place!

I picked a beautiful and delicious birthday cake from Sweets on Main last week! I met the…read morewonderfully friendly owner of this gem of a bakery, and I can not wait to return. Everything about the ordering, purchase, and enjoyment of this cake was a pleasure! Thank you again. I will be back as soon as possible!

Common Grounds is a cool little cafe in the heart of Branford. I'm not much of a coffee drinker,…read morebut I usually order an iced tea or an iced vanilla chai latte to drink. They also a small variety of baked goods, to include muffins, scones, etc., as well as pasta salad, chicken salad, fruit cups, and pre-made wraps. I like their blueberry muffins, and usually order one warmed up with butter. The inside has a good amount of seating, with some "community tables" near the front and more comfortable seating toward the middle/back. There are also a couple small tables outside on the front sidewalk, and a couple out on the back patio. This is a great place to meet up for coffee with a friend or bring a laptop and get some work done. The staff are always friendly and the service is quick. I would recommend stopping by!

Solid coffee, have had the ristretto and cortado. Tons of pastures, muffins and some of the…read morebiggest biscotti I've seen in my life. Nice space to hang. Servers nice and friendly.

great food great ambience…read more frequently shop delicious sandwiches soup awesome good hours walking distance

I just love a bakery that actually bakes its own bread and this place has such a great selection. I…read moretook home a white sourdough loaf along with a ton of pastries and everything was delicious. I also tried the prosciutto panini, which was really good, but only qualm is that there is a lot of arugula on it, so if you're an arugula lover, this is definitely the sandwich for you lol. All of the girls working were incredibly knowledgeable about everything they were selling. I really appreciated that they bring your food right to your table too. Overall, such a great experience and definitely a bakery I'd come back to :)

We went on Monday, Memorial Day around 430. It wasn't too crowded but I think we just beat the rush…read moreas there were a lot of people outside happily eating their ice cream. This was our first time and we were really excited by all of the flavors listed on the website. We assumed going in that they wouldn't have every flavor available but were pleasantly surprised but the amount that they had. All 5 of us were very pleased with how smooth and creamy the ice cream was. We had coffee Oreo (big big hit!), chocolate peanut butter brownie (so good), chocolate chip cookie dough (good but nothing special) and cake batter (also good but nothing special). We'd definitely come back again next time we're in town!

Solid 3 stars. It has a lot of competition but can hold its own. Ambiance, ice cream parlor theme…read more.

I had been to a baby shower which had a wonderful sampling of desserts from Sweet Creations - they…read morelooked and tasted delicious. I knew I would use them for a Meet and Greet for my son and his fiancé. Donna was extremely easy to work with, very helpful, flexible and highly professional. Everyone loved the desserts (we had pretzels, cake pops and oreos cover in the white, dark and milk chocolate, decorated to match the color theme. She also provided gluten free options for the bride. I highly recommend Sweet Creations for any occasion, large or small. You won't be disappointed.

Great small woman owned business to support in CT and her sweets are top notch. My friends raved…read moreabout the festive popcorn I picked up. Small shop but she had a ton of product there. She also does a lot of custom orders. If you are looking for sweets for a specific occassion and have a budget she will work with you to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

This is one of my favorite bakeries. Their macarons are large and perfectly sweet--never…read morecloying--while the cupcakes come in a wide variety of flavors with soft cake and frosting that isn't overly sugary; they pair beautifully with tea or coffee. If you aren't a fan of traditional large birthday cakes, try picking out an assortment of these cupcakes instead. This shop is a one-stop destination for everything you need, including cards, candles, figurines, and gift boxes.

I drive past daily and decided to stop in today for a treat! I didn't realize how big the shop was,…read moreand that they sell other items besides baked goods, so I spent a few minutes looking through some options for upcoming gifts. The shop is really bright and welcoming, and smells great. I went to the bakery area where I was quickly greeted. I spent a bit of time looking through all their options but immediately opted for the strawberry cheese cake and lemon drop cupcakes. As soon as I stated this I noticed their dipped cupcakes which looked great, I guess something I'll have to come back for. I was quickly given my cupcakes and my total was about $7. Both cupcakes were delicious. I could taste all the flavors and would happily eat both again. Given how close I live, it's a bit dangerous to be so conveniently located. I'll definitely be back

Friendly helpful staff happy to help you make the best choice based on your preferences and tastes…read more A really great team working tirelessly to provide the most exceptional gourmet apples. They are the highest quality in both the crunchy, bright, sweet, big apples and their rich, thick, buttery caramel & fudgey, glossy, luscious, chocolate. The menu changes often as well as seasonally. The combinations of flavors are thoughtful and creative like Dubai chocolate, butter crunch, white chocolate apple pie, coconut snowball, and peanut butter dream. The combinations are practically endless. They ship in store as well as on their website so it makes it very easy to send as gifts! The website is easy to navigate. The new location offers ample parking.

Saw this cute place on IG. Never knew it was in town. I love candy apples ever since I was a kid…read moregetting one from all the fairs and festivals. This is a whole new level! I was really indecisive on which one to get because they all looked really good! Lots of different ones to choose from! My daughter really liked the marshmallow wands! She ate hers up. Don't have time to take a picture of that! But don't sleep on this place if you drive by. Stop in and check it out! Friendly staff! It smells so good in there when you walk through the front door!

Rose Vineyards & Winery is a craft winery that opened in North Branford, Connecticut in October…read more2019. It was founded by husband and wife Jon and Ellen Rose with the help and assistance of their extended family. The Rose family is one of the oldest families in North Branford. Beginning in 1646, Robert and Marjorie Rose began working their land as a traditional New England farm with orchards and livestock. Today the farm is one of the oldest in the country that is continuously run by the same family. The farm now features a farm market building, a creamery that makes old-fashioned custard, Buck's Grill (offering breakfast and lunch), a bakery, and a maple syrup operation. For several years, members of the Rose family had an idea about opening a winery on the property. 12th generation family member Jon decided to make this idea a realty. Beginning in 2017, several members of the Rose family assisted in planting the vineyard while a winery building was built on the property by Al Rose Construction. Jon and Ellen run the new venture as co-owners and co-vintners. At Rose Vineyards, the staff focus on viticulture, enology and wine education using the best environments and sustainable practices while ensuring the highest quality. My family and I recently visited Rose Vineyards for the first time. This came just a couple of days after we visited Rose Orchards Farm to pick strawberries. We had heard several good things about the winery since it opened. The vineyards were beautiful and the new winery building was very impressive. In addition to the delicious wine, the building also has an on-site kitchen that prepares farm-to-table dishes. We saw several delicious charcuterie and mezze platters coming out of the kitchen during our visit. However, we were there for another culinary treat: PIZZA! In the warmer months, every Thursday night is "Pizza Night". We picked a table right outside on the patio next to the wood-burning oven. To drink, I ordered a glass of "Pinotage" while my wife ordered "Symphony". Both were excellent wines! For pizza, we all ordered and shared the "Pepperoni" (pepperoni, San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, EVOO), "Truffle Burrata" (burrata, spinach, parmigiana reggiano, truffle pesto, EVOO), "Lobster" (lobster, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, tarragon, roasted tomatoes, garlic, pernod reduction, sarvecchio cheese), and the "Nutella" (nutella, strawberries, powdered sugar, toasted hazelnuts) for dessert. Every single pie was excellent!! Before leaving, I had a glass of their "Cabernet Sauvignon" which was very flavorful! Beautiful scenery, friendly staff, delicious wine and mouth-watering wood-fired pizza! We'll definitely be returning to Rose Vineyards!

This place was packed on a Sunday afternoon. I was a little worried about parking but the lot was…read morebigger than it looked and there was plenty of space. They had a corn maze, pumpkins, apple orchards, and a variety of animals! I didn't do the corn maze but I enjoyed seeing the goats, pig, chickens, turkey, and even a yak. They had no issues with you feeding the animals and sold some food for a quarter. I was initially disappointed that all the apples were gone because the trees in the front were completely bare but once we got a bag and saw the map, I saw that the land was quite spacious with every variety of apple you could think of. The front rows had been picked clean but there were plenty to choose from in the back. They charged by the pound. For a few apples, we paid about $6. They had a ton of apple pies and some flavors I had never heard of before like apple caramel walnut. Had such a good time.

A friend of mine turned me onto Melt Chocolatier. The ordering process is fantastic and easy. The…read moreselection of chocolate goodies is unbelievable. I really love dark chocolate, and with many of the selections, I can choose between milk and dark chocolate. After tasting Melt Chocolatier chocolate, I really can't eat anything else. Everything else tastesblanddand nd dull. I've ordered from Melt Chocolatier for friends of mine and they also agree that the chocolate is better than anything they've tasted.

Everything is always so delicious here! I love trying anything she makes- even if I think I…read morewouldn't like it, I am wrong! Very polite and friendly and would highly recommended!