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    Brooklyn Baking

    4.7 (455 reviews)
    InexpensiveDonuts, Bakeries, Desserts
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Kathleen S.

    Amazing donuts that just melt in your mouth! Donuts are incredibly soft! Plenty of other sweets Treats at this bakery! Honestly The softest donuts I have ever had! First time here and I will definitely be back in the future! So mad I didn't know about this place until recently! I have been missing out!. Donuts are delicious and always fresh. I always get a jelly and glazed donut when I come here. This time I got a raspberry crumb coffee cake and it was amazing. Staff is friendly and bakery is clean.

    Tricia B.

    Love these donuts! Brooklyn Baking is located in the same plaza as an Aldi's and Burger Kings, as well as a Frankie's hot dogs. There's a lot of parking available. I arrived late, which u think was about 11 on a Sunday, and there was little left. No premade sandwiches, and not a lot of variety of donuts. But what they had was delicious! I had one sugared donut and it was a little chewy, light and fluffy, and so much sugar. I almost reached for another without thinking because it was THAT delicious! Definitely a local treasure.

    Brittany C.

    This place is my go to for donuts when in the area!! So soft and freshly baked! Pies, pastries, donuts, sandwiches and coffee!

    4 donuts and coffee cake
    Jessica G.

    LOVED everything we got. The donuts were fresh, light, delicious and had just enough flavor. We loved the lemon one and cinnamon sugar. The coffee cake was also delicious. Light with a crunchy topping. The prices were excellent. A great find in a strip mall.

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    Mark W.

    Has there ever been a time where you felt like you cheated when reviewing a place because you knew how good the place was and knew that business had a reputation for being one of the best in the country for what they do? For me, this is that review. This place is ALL the hype! I live in the area, but I unfortunately never really get a chance to come here because I'm awake having to leave for work long before it's open, and it's not in the part of Waterbury I particularly come by too often. I have had these before, but it was always my mother bringing them home. However, today I finally decided to come and have these myself as I am heading to New Haven while typing this out, and today is the day I give this place a proper review. From the moment I walked in, you can tell how busy this place is, but also how welcoming the atmosphere is. And yes, for the Mr. Krabs people out there, we do go to a restaurant for its atmosphere as well as the food. But back on topic, you can tell that not only is it welcoming, it's also a place of history. The Bakers Table you walk by while in line is over 100 years old and it's worth taking a read into to get a sense of how this place came to be. You can buy bread here too, and I actually did buy a loaf because I had run out the other day. If you get the small rye, you will have to slice the bread yourself. Then we get to the displays, and it is so clean and fresh. This is further proof that this place takes great pride in what they do. As I perused my way through, I knew I needed to try something more than just the donuts, so add a chocolate marshmallow cupcake and the cream horn to my order please and thank you! Finally, it came time to consider my choices for the donuts. In the past I've had their jelly donuts, and they are best when you have them chilled. But the donut that was really calling my name was the lemon-filled donut. Wanna know why I wanted that one specifically? Because for me, you can NEVER go wrong with a lemon-filled donut. I prefer that to jelly any day of the week (nothing against the jelly here though, just a personal preference). I actually ate one of them as shown in the photo I took of it and it was divine! So yeah, easy to understand why this is on the list of best donuts in the nation. Between this place, the donut shop I went to in Grand Central last fall on the way back from a rave, and Rise Doughnuts located over in Wilton, it's tough to choose which of these three places I like the most. But onte thing I do know is that this donut shop is one of the best donuts I've ever had.

    A fresh dozen

    The softest doughnuts around. A box from this bakery never lasts long at home! The jelly with powdered sugar as well as the honey glazed are our top two favorites. It is an easy enough detour off of 84 to stop in to this bakeshop.

    Baked goods
    Sabrina A.

    These are honestly my favorite donuts in CT. These donuts are addicting and one of a kind. They're soft and fluffy and SO good. We get these for a special treat but those calories are so worth it! I even made my husband get up early the day after our wedding and drive up 40 minutes to bring them for our guests for our after wedding brunch. Everyone loved them. The staff here is always great and so friendly. They've got breakfast sandwiches and cupcakes and other breads and baked goods. If you like, you can also have a cup of coffee and enjoy your donut with a friend as they've got a few small tables and chairs. A Waterbury staple! My favorites are the honey glazed and Bavarian but you honestly can't go wrong with any of them!

    Pina colada cupcake
    Karina D.

    This is my first time coming here. The employees were nice (Lauren was great) and they had a wonderful variety of cupcakes and a small selection for donuts. I got a pina colada cupcake and a honey glazed donut. The cupcakes were right inbetween being sweet and non-sweet. The donuts were more of a bread texture I wasn't the biggest fan but I would be willing to try other things here next time.

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    Jessica O.

    Okay the donuts are the star of the show here. They are soft like pillows! My boyfriend's favorite was the Bavarian powdered donut. I really liked the glazed and Boston crème. We also got a bacon egg and cheese which looks like they are premade? But I'm sure they still very fresh and recently made. The bread with the sandwiches was also soft. I will be dreaming about the donuts until I can return! Cute and clean place, love the little relics of the bakery's history and the staff was friendly.

    Chris W.

    I stopped in today to grab donuts for my coworkers and was amazed. The smell when you come in the door is to die for. You can tell everything is freshly baked. I arrived at 8:30 and they were already running out of items...so the earlier you arrive the better. When I arrived at work to share the deliciousness.....the response from the team was epic. They love Brooklyn baking. I heard stories about when it was in its original location. So much excitement and joy came from these donuts. They are an institution, their quality is top notch and their service exceeds expectations. Need I say more?

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    Very good donuts, great fresh bread. Friendly service. Old school feel inside. Recommend visit!!!

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    Friendly, generous service! They were closing soon so gave us the egg , cheese and sausage sandwiches with our bakery order!

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    Ask the Community - Brooklyn Baking

    Do you sell hard rolls?

    Yes

    Do you make Portuguese items? What Kind?

    No, I'm sorry but we don't make Portuguese items. International Bakery on Baldwin St does though.

    Does this bakery have any gluten free cookies or donuts?

    No.

    I'm traveling back to CT with my family to visit my brother in Ellington on Friday, November 26th. I'd like to bring him some of your awesome pastries and donuts. Will you be open that day, the Friday after Thanksgiving? Please advise.

    Yes, we will be open on the 26th from 7:00am to 6:00 pm

    Is this the same bakery that used to be downtown right across the street from St. Joseph's Catholic Church? I remember their rye bread and soft rolls from decades ago. Was down to the old (?) location 7 years ago and it was still there.

    Yes. Same family owned business as the one that originated below town plot, in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury. My friend's dad used to work there on Sunday mornings - he would let my dad and I stand right beside the oven as he pulled a piping hot… Read more

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    Great Ecuadorian food! We got Encebollado, empanadas, shrimp…read moreCeviche, chaulafan and pan de osso. Coffee is great too. Service is quick and always with a smile. The owner is very welcoming and helpful to decide between menu options. They have flags of many countries decorating the ceiling, pictures of Ecuador on the walls and great music playing every time we go.

    I recently visited Las Delicias, a new Ecuadorian restaurant and bakery in Waterbury. The interior…read moredecor is both welcoming and cozy, featuring a soothing mint green color scheme and exposed brick accents, creating a delightful ambiance. As I entered, my attention was drawn to the enticing display of freshly baked goods, ranging from delectable muffins to various breads. The bakery section smelled amazing. The bakery section that's contain the breads is self-serve, where you select your bread,place them in a basket and then take them to the register. Beyond their bakery offerings, Las Delicias has a hot food section, offering a diverse array of lunch and dinner options (they also offer breakfast, but I visited after breakfast). On the other bakery side, there are cupcakes, cakes, and ice cream. The staff at Las Delicias were warm, friendly, and welcoming. I was delighted to discover that their menu could be easily accessed through the QR codes around the restaurant providing a convenient way to explore their menu. During my visit, I opted to satisfy my sweet tooth with their strawberry cake. The cake was yellow and reminiscent of sponge cake in texture with strawberry filling in the center. I couldn't resist trying their Guaguas sin relleno, a traditional bread specially decorated for the Day of the Dead.. Everything was was delicious and I look forward to visiting next time and trying their hot food and ice cream. The space use to be a bar and the bakery/restaurant still has a portion that still looks like a bar. The owners are still deciding how they will utilize that space.

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    We've been coming here for a few years and love the cupcakes. Many unique flavors and always moist…read moreand delicious. The staff is very friendly and the store is extremely clean. Very fun vibe. The only thing we don't like are the other desserts in the case. There has only been one thing that we have enjoyed, and it was a Mango Toaster Pastry from our first visit. Other than that, we find the brownies, cookies, etc. to be pretty average...sometimes too sweet, sometimes too bland. Cupcakes are their specialty for sure, and we'll keep coming back for those.

    Gluten-free yummy cupcakes are offered alongside their regular cupcakes, cookies, scones and more…read more Cupcakes are soft and fluffy. This spot has sit, stay and snack for awhile vibes. There are different seating options including a back room which houses a beautiful yellow sofa, blue chairs, coffee table, and three arcade games. There is also a large room downstairs to rent out for gatherings such as birthday parties. Such a nice idea! The gluten-free cupcakes were soft, rich and yummy. I wish I had more. There was a really nice guy working the day I came in. He has been working for Hardcore Sweet Bakery for two years. He was very helpful and answered all of my many questions. He's a keeper! The only thing this place is missing is coffee. Then it would be absolutely perfect. Love this place! Snack and stay awhile.

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