"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

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.

LOVE this place. Pete is a refreshing breathe of air at his bakery and I enjoy myself and feel…read morewelcome every time I go in there! Great pastries and cakes as well for something other than the normal grocery store type things. I personally love to support bakeries like this !!! Love the themes and look forward to each one!! WTF Pete !!

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.

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.

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.

This is really one of those spots that stays consistent no matter how busy it gets and it is always…read moreworth the wait. Their Chicken Parmesan Croissant sandwich , with the black truffle chips, combo is just elite. And you HAVE TO finish it off with the Salted Hazelnut Malted Chocolate Chip cookie. HAVE TO! DORO is my go-to spot when I wanna link with friends and just catch up. Bonus: At this location, you get to watch planes take off from BDL. If you are not into that, there is a bowling alley/arcade right next door. A win is a win.