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.

This was my first visit to Pure Love. PL is a gluten free bakery. I do not have any gluten…read moresensitivities, but I like trying all the highly rated bakeries. I tried a cinnamon roll and a brownie topped with candy and other stuff. Both were good. I like the gluten versions of similar treats I can get at great bakeries better, but I'm giving credit to Pure Love for being at an ingredient disadvantage. I feel like these treats are on par with other GF treats I've had before. I bet Pure Love is one of the better GF bakeries around, but there are probably better judges. 4.5 Stars

Got the turkey with havarti cheese. Such a simple sandwich but so good! The bread is fantastic and…read moreeverything was so light and fresh. I also got the chicken salad which was very yummy. Much different from your mayo drenched ones but now dry at all. Can't wait to come back and try more of their menu items.

Good morning I…read morewanted to follow up regarding my previous experience at your establishment. Following my initial concern, the store owner promptly contacted me, apologized, and encouraged me to give the establishment another chance. I appreciated her response and returned on October 24. During that visit, I ordered a similar sandwich and specifically requested mustard instead of mayonnaise. I also repeated my order to the person taking it to ensure it was understood. Unfortunately, the sandwich had neither condiment, and they included mayonnaise packets instead. I was relieved that they didn't put mayonnaise directly on my sandwich, given my allergy and previous reaction. Once again, I had to return to the store to have my order corrected. The staff members were very apologetic, which I appreciated. However, it is concerning that on two separate occasions, I spent my money expecting to receive what I ordered, only to receive something different and then have to spend additional time returning to the store to correct the mistake. This is particularly disappointing after the owner personally reached out and encouraged me to give the establishment another opportunity. I understand that mistakes happen, and I appreciate the apologies from both the owner and staff. However, apologies should be accompanied by improvements in service. Customers should be able to expect accurate orders, especially when food allergies are involved. I hope this feedback is received in the spirit intended and leads to greater attention to order accuracy and customer safety. Thank you for your attention. Best regards

1. Their food is great (I even got a too good to go box and the variety was great)…read more2. The coffee and matcha are both very good 3. Service was quick and efficient 4. Large seating area and the patio area was also very nice

Quick service, good quality food and coffee…read more Was trying to go to a new place that just opened up. They were not open, so came here for my breakfast. Inside is nice and spacious. Staff was nice but were in the midst of conversation when I approached the register. They quickly took my order then went directly back into conversation. Felt like fast food service, more a number than a guest. Food came out quick. Had to stage my pics a bit but easy enough. The double chocolate latte was chocolaty and creamy. Coffee was strong enough to punch through the sweet and was well balanced as a drink. The sandwich was plentiful on the pulled pork and the egg was cooked well. Bun was soft and buttery but not pillowy. Which is good because you want a breakfast sandwich to be structural enough to hold its shape after each bite. Price was about 20 for the sandwich and latte, which isn't too bad for the quality you get. Much better than your fast food chains, even if you get the same service. A great quick stop location, worth a try but not a trek.

Still makes the BEST bread and stuffed bread in Connecticut. The owner and staff are outstanding…read more Their spinach breads are truly the best in Connecticut. I call in the day before and put my take out order in. Next morning at the time we discussed and everything is packed and ready to go. All just out of the oven and as usual excellent. Runs the bakery like he has run it for decades. Outstanding baked goods , excellent pizza, sandwiches and coffees. 5 Stars - A+

Cute small cafe/bakery with good food! My first time here and I enjoyed a bacon egg and cheese on a…read morecroissant with a coffee. I also ordered some Italian cookies and a pumpkin muffin! I will be back again! Enjoyed everything especially the pumpkin muffin :)

Sandy made lunches for the sixth grade class for an event at the Elementary school and when I…read moretalked to her about my child's vegan diet, she went above and beyond to make sure he had a vegan meal he'd be happy with. So sweet of her. Best of all, my son came home and said the sandwich she made was SOOOOO tasty!!

"I walked in, the baker said everything was sold I found out…read moreshe saved me some sweet jelly roll Yes, the baker shop boogie" (Willie Nix) Definitely a worthwhile visit! The store is pretty large with an oversized bakery display case showing off their classic bakery goods - think gorgeous cakes, pastries, and cookies. And to make your visit even more worthwhile is a restaurant with a sweet breakfast and lunch menu. We visited yesterday and had a very nice breakfast in their large dining room. There is plenty of seating and plenty of parking too. I had a Veggie Breakfast Burrito ($10.50) with sauteed onions, peppers, spinach, grilled portobello mushrooms, American cheese, and diced tomatoes on a spinach tortilla, It was excellent and the size of that burrito made it a decent value for the price. My wife had a $7.49 Ham, Egg & Cheese breakfast sandwich with an additional $1 bagel surcharge. It was a big bagel, and as you can see from our photo, there were three big ham slices included. Very good coffees were $3.59 each. On the way out, those gorgeous pastries in the showcase whispered sweet nothings in my ear, and helpless to resist, we ordered an Apple Pocket ($2.99) and a Chocolate Croissant ($3.25). How reasonable are those prices? We also saw that Marlborough has a refrigerated case with Grab and Go meals and stuffed breads. They are open from 6AM - 6PM on weekdays and 6AM - 3PM on weekends. We are now fans.

Love the atmosphere, pastries and mission of this spot: "inclusive coffee café employing people…read morewith and without intellectual and developmental disabilities and demonstrates the possibilities in all of us." Their mission is imbued in their staff, products, how they set up their space, and how you order. We came here for breakfast on a weekday and had a lovely experience. They have breakfast and lunch cafe menus (+catering), yummy pastries (cookies, muffins and scones) and various coffees and drinks. We enjoyed the omelette (if you order more than 3 ingredients there's a charge) and the village breakfast which was eggs, potatoes (slightly blackened), sourdough toast (or wheat) and bacon. Prices are fairly standard ($11-14) and portions not very large. The panetonne, toasted coconut, and chocolate chip scones ($5 each) were all good and baked well. The honey latte and hot chocolate (most drinks are $4-8) were also very creamy and delicious, though slightly too sweet for our tastes (made it taste good though!) You order at the counter and then take a table and place a marker with nice words like "love" and then your food is brought to you. The actual space is very inviting, with lots of nooks and crannies (tables with chairs, couches, a fireplace). They also sell t-shirts ($30) and sweatshirts ($40-50?) which are pretty soft material, as well as ground coffee, cards, granola, etc. The other half of their space is their homemade pasta place so it's a unique layout and looked fun as well. There were plenty of customers cycling in and out, many sitting down with a warm drink and a pastry. Parking isn't huge but was not super super small but could be an issue if they got an influx of folks hanging out. Wouldn't blame them though because it's a comfortable place with free wifi. Looking forward to returning! Shopping like Whole Foods, walmart, and Shop Rite are all within a few miles.

Beanz Cafe is a Gold Medal winner, but in their new location Teamed with Pasta Co. this is a Double…read moreGold! A fantastic business concept that makes way for hardworking individuals opening new opportunities and pride in one's Self. The service is spectacular and the servers smile earns an even greater smile in return. On one half of the open and airy space is Beanz and on the other side Pasta Co. Each works in unison. Seating is abundant with open and tucked away spots. Some limited outside seats as well. We have purchased breakfast items and devilishly delicious snacks and beverages. Over at Pasta are fresh dishes for a relaxing bite. There are also take home coolers and freezers for enjoying at home.

I am so glad I found this place. It is a completely gluten-free space, which is always exciting to…read morefind, and they also have vegan options as well. I tried so many things, including the whoopie pie, cupcakes, cookies, and ravioli. The mushroom ravioli was my favorite of the ravioli options, but the blondie/brookie was top tier. Truly 10/10, no notes. The staff were really kind and helpful. They gave suggestions and guided us through the options, which I appreciated because there was so much to choose from. For anyone gluten-free, this place is such a gem. I would absolutely recommend stopping in and trying a little bit of everything.

Came here about a month ago and was so excited as I see some of their products at thyme and season…read morein Hamden and been wanting to go to their shop. I got a bunch of stuff as this place is about a 35 minute drive for me. My favorite was the strawberry lemon donut pictured. I unfortunately didn't get pictures of anything else. The donut was cakey and gooey and delicious. The cupcakes I got were also really good. I would skip the blueberry muffin next time. Not as memorable. Could maybe use a glaze or something. The cookie I got they recommended I didn't love either. A bit dry and cakey. Wasn't in the case just a pre packaged cookie. Enjoyed the brownie also. I think the stuff in the case is probably more fresh so I'd stick to those items. Would definitely come back for a donut and cupcake! Yum! Cute place. You can also call ahead and order stuff and they will put it in the refrigerator on the side for you. They had all kinds of things in there as they have lunch items too.

Firstly, I would like to formally apologize to Tony and his staff. I have been working in the…read moreCromwell general area for 5 years and have only visited this absolute gem YESTERDAY. How could I possibly have been going to Starbucks over this delight?! I'm so sorry, friends. I should have my queer card revoked and sent to straight jail. This place is incredible. It's decorated like every queer neurospicy teen's dream, which is 100% my aesthetic. Firstly, the drinks: They have a variety of delightfully named beverages, both with and without espresso. I picked my Creme Bru-Lattee and paid for it before I even noticed the MLP:FIM themed bevs, but tell Twilight Sparkle I'll be back for her. The iced confection was a dream. My girlfriend ordered the thai iced tea and she also enjoyed it, but admitted that mine was better. THE BAKED GOODS!!! Having to only pick one to eat was challenging and, frankly, homophobic. How can I possibly pick one jewel in an entire treasure chest? Sure, I could have brought some home to do but that is besides the point, mama is on a budget. I had the gluten free chocolate peanut butter torte which did not seem GF at all and was heavenly. I admit I was audibly moaning while enjoying it. I made a scene. I am looking forward to going back to amend for my sins of coffee breaks wasted at the starbucks down the street. In closing. Yaaaas queen!

I've heard so much about Tony's Flour Shop, I am so happy I recently got to check them out my self…read more I am almost never in Cromwell, but on this occasion I was meeting a friend and Tony's was the perfect midpoint for us. This place is so adorable on the inside, it is small and pretty intimate, but the decor is precious! There are so many toadstools (the oversized red mushrooms with polka dots) and rainbows everywhere. Tony's specialty's are all his mom's recipes. There was a delightful selection of an assortment of sweets. Of course you can get your coffees and teas too. Each month they change their drink specials. I got a slice of their Salted Caramel Pecan Blondie and a May Specialty Latte called Fay Valentine. The Blondie was rich with caramel on the outside but decadently sweet, yet crunchy. This is an indulgence for sure! The Fay Valentine is a Banana and Peanut Butter Latte, absolutely delicious! I kept slurping long after it was gone! Please go check out the restroom at Tony's, even if nature isn't calling you to go. I have never before encountered a more magical restroom. If I tell you there's Alice herself hanging upside down from the ceiling, maybe that's enough reason to go. I had a wonderful time with my friend at Tony's Flour Shop, the staff is super helpful and friendly. I cannot wait to return.