"Top of the list King of the hill…read moreA number one" (Frank Sinatra) We've been to a ton of Italian bakeries over the years. But I don't think we've ever fallen as head-over-heels in love with one as we did when we set foot into the Russo Pastry Shop. It's one of the most visually stunning bakeries I've ever seen! Walking into the store reminded me of the moment in the Wizard of Oz movie when the images transform from black and white into color. That's because vibrant, bright, gorgeous colors are everywhere inside Russo's. An embarrassment of riches are everywhere in the form of cannolis, cookies, pastries, and cake slices, And if you want some savory treats to accompany your sweet treats, well... no worries because Russo has pizzas, calzones, grinders, frozen pastas, parmigianas, and soups. We picked up a gorgeous slice of White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, and it was so fantastic it's hard to put into words. We went into their freezer case and picked up two entrees -eggplant parmigiana and chicken parmigiana. They were priced as a $16.99 BOGO deal. We had both last week, and the portions in the containers were easily splitable for the two of us. The chicken parm seemed to have more inside the container than the eggplant did, and we both thought it was better than the eggplant. In essence we ended up with four dinner portions for just $16.99. Do the math-that's a tremendous value. After you do the math, do yourself a favor and take a ride over to Russo's for a fantastic experience.

Excellent cannolis. I bought three - tiramisu, ricotta w pistachios in a chocolate shell, and…read morealmond. All were fresh and delicious, and 5-star worthy. I all bought two slices of pizza - one was spinach ricotta, and other meatball parm. Both were very generously loaded w toppings. Both were very good, but definitely below New Haven-style. I guess I'm a pizza snob. They were just a bit doughy for my taste. So, 5 stars for the pastry, 3.5 for the slices, overall rounded to 4.25. 4 Yelp stars

After just taking the leap from Texas to CT I've been missing my local panadería so in fast action…read moreI search the web for something near by. To my surprise and joy I stumbled across Carmens! While I see there are some improvement that could be made to how she stores the backed good based on others review I was able to caught her when the items were fresh and hot! The guava and cheese turnover was AMAZING! I'm still dreaming of the flavors mixing in my mouth! She does keep most things in a frigde or cooler so I popped my turnover in the airfrier and it was just right! My advice if you get cake is to let it come to room temp if you don't like the cakes frosting harder! Carmen is a gem and I also found out she is from monterrey and would spend a lot of time in McAllen where I frequent in Texas! You can tell she has all of love for the space and the goods she makes! She has top notch service! When I asked if she sold conchas she ran to the back to find me some!

If I could be specific. I would say the food is a 3.5 but the service is a 5. I've been here a few…read moretimes now and they've gone out of there way to make us happy twice now.

The cupcakes from this shop were absolutely delicious! The cake is very moist and frosting is…read moregreat. I highly recommend this shop!

Clean shop. Delicious cupcakes. There are vegan options available. Lovely friendly staff running…read moreshop.

Been coming here since i was like 10. No longer live in Massachusetts, but whenever I visit I…read morealways stop by and bring some pasteries home to the family in Florida. Great service, great selection. Will be in Massachusetts soon, definitely going to stop by!!

The baked goods looked great, the variety was amazing, and they sell Nutella crepes!…read more But the most impressive thing about Giovanni's was the service, the young lady who helped us pick out our biscottis and a small pizza was an absolute joy. Besides the great customer service and those biscottis, we saw tiramisu, croissants, Italian cookies, cannolis, bars, eclairs, stuffed breads, and all sorts of great looking Italian pastries I didn't know by name. We walked out with chocolate, chocolate covered, almond, and lemon cannolis, plus a small pizza we'll have for lunch tomorrow. Our first visit here was so positive, I'm sure we'll return when up this way again.

"Sugar Magnolia blossoms blooming Head's all empty and I…read moredon't care Saw my baby down by the river Knew she'd have to come up soon for air" (Grateful Dead) We bumped into the Sugar Magnolia Bakery's booth at the Winter Market in Enfield. It's a craft kitchen small business that sells muffins, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and other assorted bakery treats. Some of their more interesting offerings are Vanilla Bean Chai Cupcakes, Cadbury Egg Chocolate Cupcakes, PB Marshmallow Banana Cupcakes, and Italian Rainbow Cookie Cake. We picked up a Morning Glory Mini Loaf chock full of cinnamon, bananas, cranberries, oats, coconut, and pecans. It was dense, moist and delicious. Sugar Magnolia's website or Instagram page are probably the best ways to check out their goods and get a preview of their upcoming appearance schedule. That is unless you're fortunate enough to find them in person at random like we did!

Cupcakes: Over priced, under-sized, bland. I was taken aback…read moreby the price of the cupcakes looking at the size. But then I figured, they are home made. The taste will make up for it. Frosting was pasty. Cake itself had no real flavor. Sorry, just very disappointing.

La Fiorentina markets itself as the best Italian bakery at both locations but they forget Costco is…read moreonly 15 minutes away with better cakes. Actually, there's probably a middle bake off somewhere... try that first. The Muffin Man who bosses everyone around in the back--affectionately referred to by locals as The Rat--will make your food with unclean hands. He sleeps around in Springfield so his longtime girlfriend in Florida won't find out about it, which is bold behavior for someone who has clearly never met a mirror or any man taller than his 5'6 stature. He flirts by purchasing expensive gifts for any dummy who will accept them, has zero respect for marital status, and treats wedding rings like optional accessories. If confidence were cleanliness, this place might actually sparkle. Now let's talk cannolis. Calling them "disappointing" feels generous. They're small. They're limp. They lack structure, filling, and any sense of purpose--much like the owner's tiny cannoli in his pants. One bite and you're left wondering where the rest of it went and why you bothered. In summary: dirty shop, inflated ego, morally questionable vibes, and pastries that can't rise to the occasion, if ya know what mean. If you're craving drama, questionable hygiene, and an extremely underwhelming cannoli, La Fiorentina is your place. If you want food that respects you--and your marriage--maybe try... literally anywhere else.

Some of the best cheesecakes we've ever had! The coffee and the lobster claw was also delicious!read more

Wow! What a business this place has. I don't know how they do it... so many baked goods that look…read morelike they were baked this morning in Paris. Fast service, excellent drink menu. Surprises galore.

Spent 3 days on this strip and this is the best place by far in it. I had -…read more - Almond croissant - LARGE, dry and didn't have enough filling - Cortado - amazing - Doro bowl (chicken) - amazing - breakfast sandwich add avocado You order at the counter and take a number. You bus your own tables. It was very busy all 3 days I ate here but food and drinks came out quickly. The place has a gorgeous interior and really fun menu but I'm rocking 1 star bc it could REALLY benefit from some simple sound treatment. t's extremely loud / especially the kids, chairs against the floor and the clanking and clearing dishes. The staff was kinda young and Gen Z emotionless/blank and bored - irritated to be at work but mostly it was super loud - chairs scraping the floors, voices carrying, etc It's a must do out of the airport or if you live close by. I just hope they get the noise under control.

Please beware, this is not a bakery, this is a baker, who works out of their home. I drove by…read morethinking this was a store front, only to be met with a residential neighborhood.

I live far from home when I'm at school, but I wanted to surprise my friend for her birthday!…read moreMonica was amazing and considerate of my long-distance payment methods and even worked with me personally so the cupcakes could be delivered to my friend's work in Enfield! Truly a wonderful and thoughtful experience and I am so happy I found her on Yelp!!

I've been wanting to come to this pastry shop for a while, and didn't realize the theme changed so…read morefrequently I'm happy I stopped by when I did because it was a SpongeBob theme! I got grandma cookies, and the blueberry lemonade drink and some chocolates They also had the pretty patties cupcakes, SpongeBob rice Krispy treats, cupcakes, and chocolates. They also had chocolate covered marshmallows for the chum bucket.

Came here for the first time while in the area. This cute bakery has a different themes all the…read moretime. The theme when I visited was sponge bob :) I loved it ! I enjoyed grandma's chocolate chip cookies. They were simple but delicious. Also couldn't forget the variety of chocolates. We got a small box with an assortment of chocolates and truffles. Service was fast and friendly.

I ordered a delicious, and beautiful specialized cake for my graduation. It was an easy process and…read morethe staff were friendly and so helpful. The cake looked exactly like the picture I provided and was reasonable in cost. This was the most delicious cake I have ever eaten. I ordered a chocolate Vegan cake with vanilla frosting. My family and friends really enjoyed the cake. It was everything I was expecting and more. The Latest Kraez will be my go to bakery for cakes going forward!

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about The Latest Kraez. I was admittedly not the easiest…read morecustomer because I had to change the date of my mom's birthday celebration several times, and through every change they were incredibly patient, gracious, and accommodating. As impressive as the customer service was, the cake was still the highlight. They offered so many thoughtful options for flavors and customization, and I chose a vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and lemon curd filling. It was absolutely perfect. The cake was light and fluffy, the lemon curd added just the right amount of brightness, and the frosting was so delicious that people were practically fighting over it. It was easily one of the biggest hits of the night. One of my mom's friends is gluten free, and they also made her a chocolate cupcake with raspberry frosting so she could enjoy something special too. It was delicious, beautifully done, and such a thoughtful addition. I have walked past The Latest Kraez countless times while walking my dog, but somehow always seemed to miss their hours. When it came time to order my mom's birthday cake, I knew I finally wanted to try them, and it turned out to be the best decision. From their kindness and flexibility to the quality of everything they made, they helped make my mom's celebration even more memorable. I will absolutely be ordering from them again.