We went to her main Bakery location in Cromwell, and we were blown away by the choices there. We…read moretried almost everything and we wanted more. The unique flavors are nothing like the local bakeries here in Avon and much much better. We brought home for our neighbors to try because it was that good. And she was one of the founders of BouNom Cafe and Bakery. I noticed she gets some push back from Avon customers who have not been to her Cromwell location. They just don't know how good she is. Whether she stays in Avon or not, we will still go to her Cromwell location for our desserts and breakfast.

I was really excited when I heard this bakery was opening in Avon, so I finally made a stop in on a…read moreSunday morning (a few weeks ago) right after they opened. The space is cute and the staff was friendly, but the selection was a bit slim. Definitely not as many options as I was hoping for that early in the day. I grabbed a few items to try and they were good, just not mind blowing. I left wishing there were more choices, especially since I came in so excited to check them out. I'm still looking forward to giving them another shot, and I might visit the Cromwell location to see how it compares.

I thought I didn't like these cookies until I tired the minis. Now I am hooked darn it!read more

Really disappointed with this experience. One of the things Crumbl is known for is the…read morepresentation--the cute boxes and the ability to make the cookies feel like a gift. I specifically ordered this as a birthday treat and added the Happy Birthday sticker and bow because I wanted it to look special. After I ordered and paid, I was told they were out of the boxes and asked if putting it in a bag was okay. I said yes, not really thinking much of it at the time. What I was handed was a cookie in a paper bag, and the chocolate was literally melting and soaking through the bag. If you sell single cookies and offer customers the option to add birthday gift packaging, you should have appropriate packaging available--or at minimum offer another box that will safely hold the cookie. Putting a warm, chocolate-covered cookie into a paper bag that it immediately starts melting through is not an acceptable substitute.

We were hiking on the Appalachian Trail when somebody told us about a little side trail that led to…read morethis bakery. We were definitely game for some breakfast so we took their advice and headed to this place. Now I'm completely ruined. I will forever compare any croissant with sausage, egg, and cheese to this place because it is extraordinary! They also have some really nice antiques in the shop for sale. Their coffee was extraordinary as well if you get a chance to go to this place, do it.

I cannot believe I have never been here before. One of my friends works here and has been telling…read moreme to come here for so long. They are only open on the weekends and I was working at a job near them on a Friday so I knew I had to stop in before work. It's a very cute and unique, bakery and store together. As you walk in to the left you can see a bunch of jewelry and items to buy and to the right is the bakery and where you can sit to eat. They also have seating outside. They offer a wide variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and drinks. Their homemade aioli sauce is out of this world. I look forward to going back!

I've gone a few times and service and atmosphere is great. Make sure to come early. Everything is…read moreamazing so they can sometimes sell out.

Amazing pastries and staff. Get there early because they sell out…read more There are some reviews that slam the fact they sell out quick., but what would you want- pastries do good they sell out or stuff that sits in the case because it's Meh? Stop by and support a local business... you won't regret it.

Seriously... run, don't walk, to Small State. Especially on weekends for the most amazing cinnamon…read morerolls I have ever had. They aren't too sweet, they are perfectly balanced and oh-so-delicious!!! Everyone who works there is so polite and the space itself is gorgeous. Love their support of the community as well!

While I was impressed with my trip to Small State I'm only rating 4 stars due to the minimal gluten…read morefree baked goods options. As many bakery's in the area have at least 3-4 different options I only saw the one for this trip so my friends were limited on what they could have from the menu. The turkey bacon sandwich was layered with flavor and the bacon was a nice thick slice. The aioli complimented the turkey and cut back on the harshness of the arugula. The focaccia itself was tasty. The bread was airy, chewy, and perfectly golden brown. I did enjoy the latte I got because of how bold the coffee was. The beans were roasted perfectly and made the drink itself very smooth and robust. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Everyone seemed very pleasant and the environment itself was very cool. I would definitely come here more often with friends and I would love to see more gluten-free options on the bakery layout

This place is absolutely adorable first of all. They staff were super friendly and helpful making…read morerecommendations and letting me take my sweet time making a decision between all the amazing options. The bagels were delicious! Personally, I would have liked a heavier hand on the cream cheese... but that's my only complaint. My coffee was also excellent. Got half a dozen to go as well so I could try more flavors!

The Blue House Bagel Co. was another business I had unreasonably gargantuan expectations for. I…read morehave wanted to visit for a very long time, and heard extremely positive things about it. Never mind its awards. So when I finally went this morning, I was afraid the bar was set at a level it couldn't possibly live up to. Somehow, it still blew me away. It's an adorable building (yes, it is a blue house). The side door main entrance was open and clearly marked, and then the layout inside was so well thought out and it couldn't have been easier to navigate as a first time customer. I had a pretty good idea of wanted I wanted ahead of time, and was just hoping that even though it was a weekday, they weren't already sold out of anything (I know they get extremely busy and have a very devoted following). They had been posting a lot about their Egyptian dukkah bagels. I love dukkah (they use cardamom, sesame seed, clove, paprika, fennel & E.V.O.O.), so I ordered that as my bagel choice for their Blue House sandwich. They have many brilliant sandwich options as well as the option to build your own. They also have many house made schmears, pastries and other goodies. They even do stuffed bagels. I believe they are a completely, if not predominantly, sourdough based bakery. So my sandwich, the Blue House, had egg, white cheddar, heirloom tomato, greens, and herb aioli. Watching them make the sandwich was incredible and a treat in itself. The level of care and craftsmanship they put into each sandwich is rare. I could tell which one was mine and just had a blast watching! Very happy foodie. The bagel was toasted just enough, but the chewy sourdough texture wasn't lost. It was a remarkable bagel. One of the best I have ever had. I hesitate to call it the best after just one visit, but it was good enough to entertain that thought. The sourdough recipe also made it extremely light and it agreed with my finicky health/dietary needs better than any other bagel I've had in years. The topping ratios were just perfect. Rarely do bagel sandwiches with an aioli have enough, and they put plenty without making it overly saucy. Just brilliant sandwich construction, which really is not taken seriously enough. I brought a French toast bagel to my mom with a tub of their apple & honey cream cheese, which I tasted of course. Whipped and super light. Flavor unlike any other schmear I've had before. It was an incredible flavor. My mind really was blown. Everyone working was cheerful, warm, and friendly. It was a wonderful environment, and from what I had seen on social media it seems like it's always that way and I great place to be with passionate people behind it. I honestly see it being very hard to go to another bagel shop any time soon. This was just an overall fabulous experience. Every aspect. I cannot wait to go back. I will say it had very steady business around 8:45 on a Wednesday, so be prepared for them to be busy.

"Cause you know what they say about honey bears When you…read moreshave off all their baby hair" (The Velvet Underground) These small home-kitchen craft bakeries are popping up like mushrooms! We popped into one of those pop ups today when we picked up our pre-ordered loaf of Rosemary and Thyme Sourdough Focaccia from Honey Bear Bakery on West Mary Drive in Simsbury, not too far from the Stop and Shop on Bushy Hill Road. Honey Bear sells a variety of sourdough breads (classic and whole wheat), cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, and three types of sourdough focaccia (Rosemary & Thyme, Jalapeno Cheddar, or Cinnamon Sugar), chocolate chip cookies, and loaves of honey wheat bread. By the way, they mill their own wheat flour daily. They have a "farmstand" out front but suggest you place an order through their website (like we did). Our loaf of Rosemary and Thyme Focaccia (infused with fresh herbs and olive oil) was $12. I have to say that the website ordering experience and resulting communication were excellent. They accept PayPal and sent me a few e-mails and texts reminding me of my order and pick-up day and time. There is a kiosk on the side of the road at their address, and the names of their preordered customers are written on the boxes. Walk up customers have a box to place their cash. Our Sourdough Focaccia was delicious, I mean really full of flavor! We popped it in the oven for a teense and had it for dinner with smoked salmon, cream cheese and a bit of chopped onion. We were so impressed with their overall product and customer service that we went back the next day for some amazing looking cinnamon rolls! As if everything Honey Bear has isn't enough, well they also run sourdough baking classes!

Honey Bear Bread is a cottage home baker. Their specialty is sourdough bread. They have a small…read morestand at a private residence. You can order on their website and pick up. I found them out through social media. The owner is a fellow mom. I am a fan of supporting small local businesses, especially fellow moms! I decided to order the cheddar cheese and jalapeno sourdough loaf. Ordering online and pick up was very easy. The loaf was absolutely delicious. The cheddar, jalapeno, and sourdough all tied in together perfectly. I look forward trying the various flavors. If you love sourdough, I highly recommend ordering from this baker!

Heard good things about this spot and added it to our vacation plan. Our rental has a full kitchen…read moreso we grabbed three frozen pizzas and six frozen herb & chess chibatta. The bread will go home with us. The pizza is for dinner. Each pizza would probably serve one adult man and are absolutely delicious. Cooking instructions are on the wrap - put them right on the rack. Crispy crust has plenty of air pockets to keep it light with a good chew. The BBQ onion is sweet. The roasted garlic had a bunch of garlic scattered all over. Lots of cheese on both. The last pizza, roasted red pepper, will be for another day. They had about five pre-made frozen pizza options when we visited. If you prefer, call ahead and they will build one fresh to your liking for you to pick up and bake at home. The interior shopping area is small. By the register is a pastry display case with the most enormous stuffed croissants, scones, cookies and other sweet treats. Behind that is a display of fresh breads. On a rack by the door are bagged bread goods. Freezer and refrigerator cases are along the wall. If I lived around here I would without a doubt be a regular customer and try all their offerings. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Cozy seating area by the front door to enjoy your purchases on site. Big parking lot.

We visited 2 different locations and they were a world apart, that's too bad because we really like…read moretheir baked goods. At the Pittsfield location we ordered. Peach and Ginger also a Double Chocolate muffin. Delicious. The down side was the very unprofessional attitude of the server behind the counter. We wanted fresh coffee and she actually lied to us about that, instead the coffee urn was mostly empty and not fresh. As for the Housatonic location we ordered some fabulous Almond Croissants and Baguette and San Francisco Bread loaf. Whoa delicious. The woman serving us was outstanding and her very professional attitude was a relief compared to their Pittsfield experience we had. Thank you!

A spell was casted on me…read more.. Taste of Spellbound is a bakery that does custom dessert orders. They've been around since 2012 and offers a variety of treats; from macarons, cupcakes, bars, pies, truffles, and cookies. There are three locations; Avon, South Windsor, and West Hartford. This one in Avon is super cute and whimsical; love the decor with the picture frames on the wall. There was a table and some chairs to enjoy your treats. I decided to get a few macarons, bars, and a cupcake. All were so good but my favorite were the macarons. They were the perfect texture, lightly crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. This place is definitely a gem and I can't wait to go back!

When it comes to their desserts, calling ahead and ordering may be the way to go. I'm not a coffee…read moredrinker so I can't speak to that, and the desserts they had on hand were delicious. But there may be more options available.... Definitely worth a pop-in to get something small and taste the deliciousness. Regardless, the interior is beautiful decorated. It feels like a modern tea room with some availability to sit. The walls are a beautiful calm blue. They have some cold drinks, and the cups cakes - very moist, definitely have standing life in them. The employee was very kind and friendly, and the shop seems smoothly run. The shop seems to be in two plazas, and have designated parking on either side next to the building. Watch carefully for the signs, because the plaza is a little nondescript from the road.

I love this bakery. The gluten free food is exceptional and that is why I travel over 30 miles to…read moreshop there. The people are great there too. Very helpful. My one complaint is that I ordered a tray of gluten free treats this week in June for an event. They made me a tray of treats, but boldly put on their "pride" rainbow items. I think they should have asked if that was alright with me. But that's just me. All of the treats were delicious!!

A few years back, well, maybe bridging on Many Years now. My daughter was diagnosed with Celiac…read moreDisease along with other dietary and internal sensitivities. Originally "Gluten Free" seemed to be in-scripted in a language only known to little visitors from Mars and further beyond. As time passed, our brave Gluten Free Warriors grew in numbers and gained popularity while this knowledge battle grew within popularity and Hero's have been gaining notoriety from their Gluten Free Trenches. One of these Hero's is a Team of Sisters that formed the Pure Love Gluten Free Bakery, in Avon, CT! Impeccable service and smiles flow across the counter to each customer looking for relief. Every time the glass counters, freezers, prepping table are loaded with jaw dropping goodies. This non-gluten free even fells an inner giggle and eye rolling at every bite. No I'm not a 5 year old, just an old peasant turned Gluten Free Supporter having a personal connection to its strife in past years. Indoors warm, bright and the aroma make you want to sit, inside or out, so when consumed you can jump up, and purchase more to share with others back home without guilt.