Alyssa's Cakery

Once again I made the 17+ mile drive to this bakery on the weekend and joined the line waiting for…read moreits doors to open. Once again I had difficulty choosing a breakfast pastry because all looked so mouth watering. This time I settled on a pair of blueberry buns that proved to be larger than expected so on returning home my wife and I decided to share one and save the other for the following day. Unfortunately the outside of the bun was too dense and flavor lite though the much smaller, interior part, was as delicious as expected. I will no doubt be returning in the not too distant future to sample more of their delicious pastries as should you.

There are so many things I could say about Kouign but you must go and try it yourself!! Huge fan of…read moretheir danishes especially but everything is always so so delicious. It is a bit pricey but well worth it.

Kouign Amann

Brown Sugar Thai Tea Danish

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Blueberry Sugar Cookie

Neil's Donuts

4.8(783 reviews)

1.4 mi

I Agree! I'm not a fan of their other bakery items but they make the best doughnuts! I have been…read moretold their breakfast sandwiches are stellar but I haven't tried them- yet. I usually stop in early on my way work and pick up a dozen to share, when I walk in with that box I suddenly become Very Popular!! What makes them great? Neil's doughnuts are substantial without being heavy or doughy. I have never gotten a doughnut or cruller that was overcooked or oily, they know what they're doing and have good QC. Their filled doughnuts don't have a little squirt of filling piped in the end, they split them and generously fill each one. Yes, they are extremely busy, parking can be a little exciting and the line is usually out the door but it's organized, the customers know the drill and behave and the counter staff is well trained and fast; patient too for the indecisive of us. I have only been to the Wallingford one but there is a second Neil's in Middletown, not at all too much of a good thing!.

I know Neil's donuts are supposed to be legendary so I can't speak to their remaining selection…read more But they had a MASSIVE selection of vegan donuts and got rid of ALL of them. Not one vegan option left. The ingredients to make a vegan donut are not significantly more expensive or challenging to work with, so boo to Neil's.

A special gift from Jim C. Worth the wait 6-24-2023

I took the last ones!

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Wide variety of danish

Azteca Bakery

4.8(13 reviews)

0.2 mi

This place has been on my list for a while now! As soon as I walked in I was hooked on the…read moredelicious aroma of baked goods! I looked around and was instantly so excited at the variety of baked goods they offered!! Everything was so fresh! I loved how you took a tray along with a utensil to use to choose your items. When you are finished you bring your tray up to pay and get boxed! The prices are so reasonable too!! I can't wait to go back!!

Must I move to Wallingford now?…read more Amazing Mexican pastries. I haven't seen anything like this since visiting Los Angeles. This place will make you happy even if you are a person who hates happiness! Enjoy!

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Elizabeth's Bakery

4.1(32 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great selection delicious food great service and everything, smell looks and the ambiance of a…read moregreat bakery.

Cookies were okay. Basic bakery with cakes and cookies. Mom and pop bakery shop offering sweet…read moretreats

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Sandwich menu

Rocco's Pastry Shop

4.6(28 reviews)

4.4 mi

Where has this place been all my life! **CASH ONLY, but ATM…read moreon site They have a variety of Italian pies, cakes, pastries, Italian cookies, breads, and pizza slices!! The Italian bread was soo delicious, soft on the inside, crispy crust! The pizza was more of a deep dish style pizza. We got pepperoni and their special; broccoli, spinach, sausage and chicken. Both were very good. They offer to heat it up for you, or take home from the pan and heat up yourself. We also got some cookies and a cinnamon elephant ear for treats. They were probably some of the best Italian cookies I've had!

The best lobster tail around. Crunchy pastry generously filled with cannoli filling. Fresh and…read moreflaky. Plenty of other delicious items available and fresh rolls at an affordable price. 6 rolls, 1 lobster tail, 1 cannoli for barely over $10 What a gem!

Exterior

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Green Kettle Coffee

4.7(71 reviews)

0.1 mi

Went in for a Cappuccino, but could not resist one of their locally baked breakfast pastries. I…read morewould not go anywhere else for a cappuccino! They have a super coffee machine imported from Italia and they obviously know how to use it too! I would not go anyplace else if it's an espresso or cappuccino you desire. Service was great (counter service). Seating was ample and comfortable.

The service is attentive here. The espresso is made well!…read more They have lots of gluten free options for snacks or breakfast items, like the overnight oats or energy bites. I had the carrot cake inspired overnight oats and I liked that they weren't sweet, but did notice a complete lack of raisins which were listed on the ingredient list and would have elevated the flavor. I would definitely go back and try more items!

Book Club Time

Green kettle coffee

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Honey Rosemary Iced Latte with Pecan Cold Foam

Le Jardin Café

4.1(61 reviews)

0.2 mi

Le Jardin Cafe is a Parisian-inspired garden café that opened in Wallingford, Connecticut in…read moreFebruary 2023. It was founded by Fabiola "Fabi" Giguere along with her husband Brad and sons Francisco and Jean Pierre. Fabi and Brad both have over 30 years in the business industry: Fabi worked in the commercial cleaning industry and Brad has 20 years of experience as a trained chef. The couple saw a need for French-inspired café in downtown Wallingford, so they acquired a location on North Main Street that had previously been a branch of Wells Fargo Bank. For the new business venture, the family chose the name "Le Jardin" which is French for "The Garden". Their intention is to provide the public a place meant for lingering: where coffee is savored, meals are unhurried and conversation comes naturally. The menu features egg dishes, omelettes, crepes (both sweet and savory), French toast, waffles, French-inspired dishes, tartines, salads & bowls, and a variety of different coffees, mocktails and specialty dishes. Le Jardin shares a space with ACHIQ Designs: Fabi's sister boutique which sells jewelry, clothing, and gifts. My family and I visited Le Jardin Cafe for brunch. We had heard that they had some new autumn-inspired specials and were interested in stopping by. The interior was cozy, charming, and filled with lush greenery, cascading florals, and climbing vines. After looking over the menu, I ordered the "Apple Pie Tarte Crepes" (filled with chopped warm apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, whipped cream & caramel), my wife ordered the "Bistro Breakfast Bliss" (breakfast potatoes, tomatoes, avocado, greens, tzatziki, one sunny egg), our older son ordered the "Oreo Berries 'n Cream Crepes" (filled with strawberries, Oreos, whipped cream & chocolate syrup), and our younger son ordered a "Chocolate Croissant". Everything was delicious! My crepes were full of warm, gooey apples and autumn spices and my wife loved all of the fresh, flavorful ingredients in her breakfast bowl. Our sons loved their dishes too. To wash everything down, my wife had the "Warm Caramel Apple Cider" (warm apple cider w/ caramel & vanilla extract, ground cinnamon) and I had the "Pumpkin Spice Latte" (double shot of espresso, milk, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, whipped cream & cinnamon). The latter was served iced in a real sugar pumpkin! It was as delicious as it was aesthetically pleasing: the perfect iced coffee for autumn! We had such a wonderful experience at Le Jardin and hope to return in the future!

I came here for lunch and had a fabulous omelette it was called the Parisian. My friend had the…read moreavocado toast with tomato and micro greens. I love the decor as well staff was friendly our girl I think was new . . Definitely recommend it for a place to do work or meet friends for lunch or breakfast. I wish they had a few more sandwich options. But it was very good . Indoor and outdoor seating Enjoy

Mornin' Burrito and Matcha Latte

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The Lil Deb

Brooklyn Baking

4.7(465 reviews)

10.8 mi

The doughnuts are AMAZING! Every time someone brings them into the office, they disappear faster…read morethan you can say, "Who ate the last one?" The Honey Glazed is ridiculously soft, fresh, and delicious--it's basically impossible to eat just one. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. Your taste buds (and your coworkers) will thank you!

Oh my dear heavens this is hands down one of the best bakeries here in Waterbury! Super affordable…read moretreats and they are absolutely delectable as well. I purchased a caramel cupcake, 2 glazed donuts, and a cinnamon sugar donut and let me say my companions and I absolutely devoured them! The caramel cupcake was incredibly moist and flavorful with a perfect amount of sweet with the filling and frosting. The service was fairly quick however we did arrive about an hour before they closed so I wasn't expecting to see many people anyways. The store itself is very cute and much larger than expected.

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Dozen Glaze Donuts

From Chan Bakeshop

4.8(47 reviews)

12.3 mi

What a cute place! Cozy and inviting! We were lucky enough to come at a time when Chan was there…read more What a lovely & talented woman! We ended up with a box of goodies that were all amazing! There were red velvet/ cream cheese little cakes, chocolate with graham and marshmallow, cheese danish, jalapeño cookies, fruit tarts, and one that had cheese and meatballs. Amazing. They also serve coffee, lattes, espresso...go give Chan some love.

#40 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more This is an Asian-owned, female-owned bakery and coffee shop with delicious Asian-inspired pastries and fun drinks! We came on a Sunday around 10:30am and they were almost out of some of their pastries. Definitely go there earlier. But that just shows how fresh everything is! Firstly, all of the pastries looked delicious! It was so hard to just pick one so we needed up picking 3. Cheesy hotdog bread, kbbq short rib bread, and a cranberry cream cheese pastry. They were all SOOO GOOD! The bread is so soft and the flavors were delicious. They have lots of fun seasonal drinks, caffeinated and non-caffeinated. They also have boba! I got an ube banana latte and my friend got their seasonal Coquito latte which was recommended. Both were delicious (and very strong). The service was immaculate. I didn't catch the cashier's name but she was younger with brown hair. The sweetest person ever! Definitely made the experience more enjoyable. The owner, Chan also gifted us a piece of delicious oreo cake for fun! It was so yummy and not too sweet. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Pretty flowers

Case of baked goods with many sweet and savory options

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The Eatery

4.7(288 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great food and coffee! They accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions including Gluten Free…read moreoptions. I tried a honey cinnamon iced latte on this visit and it was delicious! Friendly staff and great service.

Great spot! Ordered takeout and everyone loved their sandwiches. Wife appreciates the gluten-free…read morebread option. I opted for a fall salad which was a nice portion and delicious! Food was ready as promised and service was friendly. Cute spot. Good food. Would definitely eat here again.

Cashier and coffee counter

Chipotle Roast Beef Melt(substituted with chicken)

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Strawberry watermelon mint agua Fresca

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Bethany L.

13 years ago

Some people have written reviews that the cakes here are dry and I have to disagree from experience. I have ordered several cakes from Alyssa and have been pleased with every one of them. I love that her cakes are made from scratch and are made the day of or the day before the event. She never freezes her cakes, which many bakeries do. From what I have learned through conversations when ordering each cake is Alyssa is self-taught (didn't go to school for baking) and is learning which each cake. Instead of people leaving poor reviews it could be helpful to her and her business if you would contact her and mention your situation instead of bashing her on the web. Although everyone has different taste pallets and opinions the cakes she have made for me have been huge hits at our parties and I can't wait to order my next one! I have only tried a couple of their cupcakes, the red velvet is my favorite! For cake flavors I have tried her Vanilla cake with fresh strawberry filling, red velvet, chocolate with a Reeses filling and a Vanilla with chocolate butter cream filling. I recommend all of those flavors! read more

Charlotte K.

9 years ago

OMG!!!!!! My granddaughter worked with Alyssa to choose her Communion cake & Alyssa was wonderful with her. The cake was more than we could have wished for. It became the center piece of the party. It was decorated beautifully and it was heartbreaking to cut into it. However when we did serve it, it was the best cake I have ever had. My granddaughter chose chocolate for the larger bottom layer and red velvet for the top layer. Both cakes were moist & DELICIOUS!!! There were so many compliments from the guests. I will definitely be returning to Alyssa's for my future cakes. Alyssa, thank you for making my granddaughter's Communion even more special. read more

Christine S.

13 years ago

I had Alyssa make my wedding cake back in September and it was BEAUTIFUL!!! It was exactly the way I pictured it. And it was also delicious! Alyssa was very professional and made sure my cake was the least of my worries on my big day. Since then, I have recommended her to all my family and friends. Now my godson will experience Alyssa's Cakery cupcakes for his first birthday. Plain and simple, I am happy I chose to come here for my cake. Alyssa is amazing! read more

Emily G.

13 years ago

Alyssa was great to work with. She helped create an awesome pirate themed surprise groom's cake for my wedding. I e-mailed her photos and she put her own spin on my concept. She even created a treasure map of our wedding location in fondant on the cake as a surprise to both me and my fiance. Her prices are great and the cake was so delicious-it tasted homemade! I'd recommend Alyssa to anyone in CT! read more

Parent L.

13 years ago

Alyssa provided a large batch of astonishingly good cupcakes on short notice, and our whole organization was floored by the improvement over the other local cupcake makers we have patronized. The flavor and freshness of Alyssa's confections leave everyone else in the dust. We have found our new cupcake provider -- now we just need to find more reasons to have parties. read more

Jess S.

4 years ago

Delicious cake , friendly staff . Will definitely be getting all my cakes from here in the future !

V G.

8 months ago

I sent an email and never got a response. Poor business practice. Not sure if I'll be back.

Razzle M.

12 years ago

I love Alyssa's creations! She is so talented.

Fred H.

14 years ago

Fat kids love cake.

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