Chimirris is my go to for a family event or if I need to bring something somewhere.. this is the…read moreplace! Our family loves all If their cakes because they always taste very good , not dry. When you go In, the girls are always so sweet and helpful. A favorite is the cannoli cake and the chocolate cream ( unsure of what flavor) . But they said they were excellent. I can't eat them But they do look so good!! They also sell cookies , whole cakes and more. Chimirris is open everyday except for Mondays until 6 pm which is helpful.

I had a cake made for my friend's 40th wedding anniversary. I worked with Lorena to design the…read moreperfect cake and it couldn't have been easier. The cake was absolutely beautiful and the couple was blown away when they saw it. Everyone at the anniversary party couldn't believe how light and fluffy the cake was, and even though the frosting was buttercream, it was still very light and everyone raved about the flavor. I will definitely go to them again.

I like Doro for certain things -- mostly dessert and pastries. I think the coffee is good, but I…read morehave had the same general experience that I haven't enjoyed at this Doro multiple times. I popped in because the parking lot was mostly empty. It wasn't particularly busy in the cafe either. There were two small groups ahead of me in line. I order my food and black iced coffee to go. I received my food. It even had to be heated. And I had to wait 10 minutes for them to give me my black iced coffee. Even though there are only two or three people waiting in the drink area. And that was after I said something. So who knows how long it would have taken. This isn't because of lack of effort. The baristas were doing things. They're making lots of drinks. But it's not clear for whom. They finish the drinks and they don't call people's names. Maybe they're for to go orders? I understand that restaurants need to make choices about how they run things. All I can say is, that it's not a good experience to get all of your food and you have to wait for a black iced coffee (a drink that takes very minimal effort) for 10 minutes. Even though you're one of only a few people in the drink area. I'm not going to change my review score. But these experiences definitely affect how often I visit.

This is my second time coming to the Doro marketplace, giving it another try after not being…read moreimpressed the first time This time I stuck with the coffee as it was very good last time, and choose the caramel coconut ice latte. I also got the salted malted hazelnut cookie. I will say their pastries and coffee are probably the best thing! As for the food again, it's very salty! We tried the pepperoni pizza this time, and although pepperoni is salty, it was a little bit overboard. We also tried another salad and again it was completely drenched in dressing. Half of our order was completed when we sat down. I was able to finish my pizza before the salad came out. I wish everything was a little bit more organized, and came out together.

Plenty of parking in the parking lot. I visited on a Thursday twice!! I loved the area it's in…read more It's not far from a lot of the other plazas. The staff was friendly and it wasn't too busy both times I came in. I ordered a few of the cream puffs, a peach tart, and a golden milk latte. It was made to perfection and I can't say that about a lot of places. There is plenty of seating inside and space. I loved all the plants inside and the lay out. I will definitely be coming on more often!!

It took me far longer than I would have liked to finally try RaonJena. It's been on my radar…read moreadmittedly for years, but a close friend with similar taste raved about them recently. Finally I was able to make it in. I would say considering the years of build up, I needed to pause before an immediate review. The anticipation had led to unfair expectations, when in reality it was a great experience. Case in point, I ordered an iced latte with their house-made banana syrup. It was a very solid latte. The banana flavor was relatively subtle, but well done and obviously made with real, fresh banana. I think I would try something else next time, maybe one of their more unique offerings and see if I could possibly find more of a "wow" drink. But I got a very good banana latte, and if that's what you had a taste for, it's a great option. Definitely go for it. I will say they only offer one size for the specialty drinks. I typically order a larger one. I was more impressed with my pastry, their honey pecan tart. That had a nice flaky tart shell. Very light, not the slightest bit dry. The honey provided the perfect natural sweetness, and there were plenty of whole pecans. It was a terrific alternative to your usual syrupy, heavy pecan pastry. Very tasty, and again, not too sweet. I actually did eat it as my breakfast, and i think it works very well as a breakfast item vs a dessert. The space was very bright. There was a whole other room of seating, and it was nicely decorated with a fairly modern aesthetic. Lots of plants. It definitely seemed like a great place to hang out and work or just enjoy your coffee/food there. I took mine to go this time. The staff were laid back but friendly. It was a very nice experience overall. I would very much like to go back now that I know what to expect. But even now, I would certainly recommend it.

Great local spot in Wethersfield. The staff was friendly and efficient. Service was quick without…read morefeeling rushed. Definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for a sweet treat.

I've been told to try this place for awhile and finally went. Staff were super friendly, but…read moreotherwise I found this place pretty basic. There was a good variety of flavors but they were pretty ordinary. Although it was warm outside, the ice cream served to my friends and I was already partially melted when served, which indicates to me the freezers are not handling the doors opening often very well. Ice cream should be served still hard, without any liquid already pooling at the bottom. The ice cream itself was good but nothing extraordinary. Portion sizes were normal , though pricey compared to other local areas that offer heaping portions for similar prices. $8 for a small scoop in a bowl with 2 toppings is a bit steep in my opinion. They are also cash (or Venmo) only. Parking was easy on the street. There were seating options both inside in the AC and outside , it is a nice area along the main strip of Wethersfield. Good if you're in the area but probably not something I would drive out of the way for.

We were having dinner in the area so why not stop by for dessert right?…read more Well it was a warm evening and there were a lot of kids outside, the line was as long and we didn't mind until we got inside. We were sad to see the poor girl pretty much running the place by herself and it seemed she was very unhappy ( I dont blame her). We only got ice cream for my daughter because ai didn't want to wait anymore . The place was nice but I think it needs more color.

I really enjoyed my visit to Salem Valley Scoop Shop. The shop itself is fairly standard/plain…read moredecor wise, but a bit larger than the average one and comfortable. It was empty at 2 o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon, but someone was ready to help me right away. I needed a minute to decide from their impressive selection of creative flavors, ultimately passing on things like coffee cookie dough & tagalong. The most notable part for me is that they offer a frozen flight for only $7 that is 4 small scoops, a perfect way to try a few different flavors without having to fill up. I hate when you have to spend more to buy extra ice cream you don't want just to get a second or third flavor. I chose the key lime pie, cow tracks, pb & j, and Dubai. The latter was an easy favorite. I appreciated the inclusion of the katafi. I liked all 4, I would just say pb & j was an easy last place. It didn't have as strong a flavor as the others. I wasn't personally as wowed as many foodie friends are, but I did really enjoyed my ice cream. It wasn't overly heavy either, which was great. So I do look forward to going back and trying more!

Came to this location and got the hazelnut s'mores with strawberry and collagen, a special they had…read morein the store It was very good when I get the basic flavor, but the strawberry added was a nice touch

My go to shake spot. I always like trying a different seasonal shake here. I haven't gotten a shake…read morehere I didn't like. This time I got the cinnamon toast shake and it was delicious. I also got my dog a puppy shake. She devoured it! Staff is friendly and establishment is clean.

It's always a treat when I visit Tomo's. The shelves are stocked and everything is in place. I can…read moregrab a few grocery items as well as stationeries some ceramics. There is one item in the freezer section that says, not for sale and that made me laugh. I really came for the snacks. It was my surprise that I found something more, like sushi grade fish and condiments that go with it! They also have ready-to-go meals for both cold and hot. The prices are similar if purchased at a usual restaurant though.

Awesome market for Japanese food, snacks, produce and frozen foods. After 7pm their sushi's and hot…read morefood items are 50% off. I got there at 645pm and people were filing in! The shrimp yaki soba was sooooooooooo amazing. It was only $6 and fed my family of 3. The chicken yaki soba was decent but I preferred the shrimp one. We got the viral mango ice cream in the freezer aisle. So many snacks! I wanted them all but it's not realistic. They have an awesome stationary section!!! The staff is great. The store is well organized and clean. There's ample parking in the parking lot. Can't wait to go back!

We had such a good time at our cooking demonstration! My husband and I brought my mother and father…read morefor her 70th birthday present. We were able to bring our own bottle of wine to sip on during the cooking portion of the evening... and a second for the dinner portion! Don't expect to have your own station and make your own meal... this is family style and different people are called up to assist with different portions of the meal. I found Nancy and her husband to be so warm, welcoming, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The food was delicious and the tips provided were great. I highly recommend this experience!

While the Ginger & Pickles Restaurant no longer resides on Hebron Avenue, the G&P spirit is still…read morevery much present at Ginger & Pickles Catering. I've had food prepared by Nancy (the owner) before and always had my taste buds yearning for more, but last night I was able to step into the kitchen with her and take one of her informative, fun and very delicious cooking classes. I went with my team from work, and it was a great environment where once we all strapped on our Ginger & Pickles aprons, we were all able to "let our hair down" so to speak... We were greeted with a fabulous wine and cheese board, along with a phenomenal Brie baking away for us. We were given a menu of what we would all be cooking and enjoying that evening, pre chosen by our team leader. The menu was well planned, well written and not at all stuffy or overly complicated. Our "Valentines Day Date Night" menu included a wonderful beef tenderloin with a cream sauce, haricots verts with shallots and soufflés we made. So so so good! People work in teams on recipes and it really helps the evening flow. While 2 people are working with Nancy (and sometimes her assistant Brooke), the rest are taking in wine, Brie and observing some new techniques in the kitchen. Once one team is complete, The next team moves on to the next section of the menu. Before you know it, dinner is being played and served. Everything came out so well, it was as if we were dining out at your favorite restaurant. Nancy is able to answer all your questions and explain why things are done one way versus another, or give you ideas and tips on how to increase your own culinary skills at home. I will definitely be bringing friends here for some classes in the future.

"She got muffins for sons, she got cornbread too Sweet rolls…read moreand jelly, boys I'm really tellin' you She had the baker shop boogie It's the nicest thing in town" (Willie Nix) We had a wonderful visit to Bake Market today and walked out with a ton of high-quality stuff for under $39 before tax. Our haul included a big tray of eggplant parmesan ($11.99), a small container of chicken salad ($7.99), a big container of Street Corn Salad ($11.99), a serving of Mango Pineapple Bread ($2.95) and Coconut Zucchini Bread ($2.95), and an Everything Biscuit (just $1.49). Bake Market has refrigerated and freezer cases on the walls with entrees and pastas and sauces and salads and desserts. It reminded me of the Pasta Vita store we used to visit in Avon. We split the chicken salad for lunch on Wednesday and enjoyed it very much, it was heavy on diced chicken and light enough on the diced celery and mayo that it was very hearty and not overrepresented by the rest. We decided to split the Everything Biscuit with lunch and I really liked the texture and savory taste of the everything spice. We split the Street Corn salad for Friday dinner, and it was a big portion of sliced Romaine, diced bacon, sliced radishes, roasted corn, tortilla strips, and grated Cotija cheese. It was very good; the lettuce was super fresh with plenty of bacon and corn. We split the Mango Pineapple Bread for dessert and that was excellent too. It was dense, sweet, full of flavor, and quite wonderful. The Coconut Zucchini Bread was so-so. I didn't think it had much of a flavor, and besides the blandness it was incredibly messy with shredded coconut everywhere. Our Bake Market sampling ended with their Eggplant Parmesan. It was a massive 2-lb tray that cost just $11.99. And how can I NOT mention that containers of fresh pasta AND sauce were included! We made four servings out of it. The eggplant parm was made out of a very thick single slab of breaded/fried unpeeled eggplant, and not the multiple layers of thin slices stacked up lasagna-style you customarily see. It had plenty of sauce and plenty of cheese, but how was the eggplant itself? I gotta tell you, when I saw that thick slab, my radar went up because I had a feeling it would be rubbery, tough, and unappetizing. But my doubts were short-lived after my first bite. It was delicious and tender and full of flavor without a hint of grease. Honestly, it was one of the best representations of eggplant I've had in a while. So, there you have it, a nearly perfect score on a variety of foods, and a very satisfactory $39 haul that scored high on quality and value.

Naturally, I sprinted here after seeing on social media they started selling the viral crookie…read more(cookie croissant) and it was SO worth it. I didn't know what to expect, but it was delicious -- the perfect mesh of flaky and doughy textures with the slight warmth was divine. I also saw they had pistachio matcha lattes so I decided to try one. It was surprisingly pretty tasty despite the color not being a very deep green. They also offer several samples, which I was excited about, but I was disappointed because they were all salty -- even the zucchini bread that I expected to be more neutral/sweet. The bagels were also very flat. Maybe their sweets just happen to be better?

I first had Blue Chip ice cream from one of their mobile trucks at the Cromwell Summer Concert…read moreseries. It was probably the best tasting ice cream I've ever had. I became an instant fan. The person there was super friendly and spoke highly of the business. He went to tell me that they have a store in Glastonbury and at the Mystic Aquarium. Give them a try. I'm pretty certain you're going to love it.

This is my third time trying Blue Chip Creamery, and it never fails to disappoint! The Cookie…read moreMonstah chillwich is for the cookie dough lover. Two chocolate chip cookies with cookie dough ice cream in the middle and a chocolate drizzle on top, what more do you need? The cookies are so soft, and the ice cream is so creamy. It's the perfect treat on a warm day!