I am so glad I found this place. It is a completely gluten-free space, which is always exciting to find, 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. read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Came here about a month ago and was so excited as I see some of their products at thyme and season in 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. read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Strawberry lemon donut - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

We are always excited to try out new gf bakeries. We got a lemon cupcake with fruit, chocolate cupcake, a lemon bar, and a chocolate doughnut. The lemon cupcake was good and the frosting was light, fluffy, and delicious. The chocolate cupcake was very dense and flavorless (we ate them both at room temperature as instructed). The lemon bar was not good at all. We took two bites and threw the rest away. I can make better gf lemon bars and cupcakes at home. The doughnut was also incredibly dense and did not taste good. Nothing like an actual doughnut. We couldn't finish it either. Overall we were disappointed and will mostly likely not go back. If we do, we'd stick with the lemon cupcakes and skip everything else! read more

My sister in law typically orders from here for her and the kids' gluten free and (previous) vegan desserts, and its always a hit! As my nephews and niece were growing, they were experiencing different food allergies and sensitivities, and Dee's One Smart Cookie has been a consistently delicious and safe option for them to explore. The cakes are also beautifully designed, and our family has had no issues with pick up, or following instructions with serving. Highly recommend! read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Vegan and gluten free cake - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Very patient staff, willing to answer any and all questions. This place is worth the drive if you have any food allergies. Tons of goodies to choose from. The bread loaves, oh my goodness, ACTUAL BREAD SIZE! That's a win! Regardless if it's vegan or not, the flavor is there! You can't wrong with anything you choose. read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Cupcake, donut and a whoopie pie! - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Let me start by saying the cake ended up being delicious. However, the service from the employees and the owner was awful and disappointing. The talking back to the customer, the rude tones and faces.... were all very upsetting. My sister has ordered my mother a cake from this shop for her birthday every year. My sister passed away in Nov. and I called to order it this year myself to keep the tradition. While ordering, the employee was rude on the phone. Fast forward to the day I pick it up, my cake looked nothing like the image I had sent over. While I know I asked for a smaller cake than shown in the image example, different piping tips could have been used to mimic the same thinner style. Similarly, the colors were very off, designs were added that were not requested, and the dollops around the top of the cake were missing. See images attached of the example vs. what I got.... I have years of bakery experience and I am very well aware that cakes like this require particular ingredients for allergies. What I don't understand is why I was told the frosting could not be any darker or thinner, when I have done that several times by myself (in a vegan bakery) with the same restrictive ingredients. After going to my car, I showed my friend what the cake looked like and her eyes widened. She was in complete shock at how awful the decor was for a SIXTY DOLLAR 6" cake... Regardless of it being gluten free, I have never paid that much in my life for a 6" cake especially with such bad decorations and piping. But my mom is used to these cakes, so I went on my way. As soon as I pulled out, I regretted leaving and called back to see if I could get it fixed before my mom's surprise lunch. I was unsure if they would redo their mistakes since I had already left the building, but they took it back to fix since it was not what was asked for. I received a text later that it was fixed and ready to pick up. I thanked them for the efforts to fix it, despite it still not looking how I hoped it would regarding colors and sizing of the design. When the owner took it upon herself to text me back personally, she was quite rude. She stated that she is sure my baking experience didn't have the additional constraints her shop faces, even though that is a wild assumption and it is not true... She went on to lecture me on how natural food coloring works and said how they are the reason why she couldn't make my cake similar to the image I requested. She also said I had an "apparent expectation of it being an exact replica" and that with their size and ingredient constraints, that is "not possible". I had no expectation of the cake being an exact replica. That is not realistic when the cakes are different sizes and etc. However, I personally feel the original and redo cakes I got were not even close to the image I provided regarding coloring and decor overall. I will not be returning for my mom. I will not be returning to buy dozens of pastries for my work events anymore, and my friends and family will not be returning either after seeing how I was spoken to and how poor the quality of my cake was. read more

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Wow! The selection is amazing. Allergen friendly. Gluten free. Vegan. Wow. They post their menu on Facebook every day, so you can check there to be prepared. They have a huge case of baked goods- all gluten free. Plenty of vegan options as well. They also have savories like soups and pastas. We ended up getting a sampling of pastries- many things I haven't found since developing allergies, and some pasta. They have gluten free frozen tortellini and mozzarella sticks! The pastries were fantastic! I loved the whoopie pie! They also have a thanksgiving menu, things that may typically be harder to find gluten free and vegan! read more

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I recently noticed Dee's great Yelp rating and visited while in the area. The shop is cute and they had a lot of baked goods. I was the only customer there, but the shop was vibrant. I assume they must have been working to get orders ready. In any event, service was friendly and efficient. A specialty of Dee's is gluten, allergen and dairy desserts. My family doesn't have any of these concerns, but I'm always curious to see what places can do when they don't use ingredients that many other places use. I bought four cupcakes for the family. I tried the carrot cake. It was flavorful. The icing was denser than I prefer and the cupcake itself tended to separate in a way that I'm not used to. I assume the use of gluten, allergen and dairy-free ingredients contributes to that. Perhaps I'm not the best person to judge how these desserts compare to other gluten free places, but Dee's is clearly a well loved place, makes beautiful desserts, provides outstanding customer service and provides a product that many of my friends value because of their dietary needs. I would recommend checking out Dee's, especially if you have such dietary needs. Four Stars. read more

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I went for a carrot cake cup cake and a lemon bar. Both were very good. Size was small though. Price was high for the quantity. You can park your car and wait in the car. They will come to your car and take order, which was very nice. read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Carrot cake cup cake - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Good stuff! Now, fortunately I don't suffer with any food allergies but I had it on good authority that this place was good. I usually cringe when someone tells me something is (name your ingredient) free as it usually tastes way off. And, I do have a bad sweet tooth. I totally believe in supporting local businesses and given these circumstances, I could fill a sweet tooth AND support a local business. Am I a hero? Perhaps, but I digress... Ordered a few doughnuts and cupcakes and, let me tell you, they were delicious. Nothing like I was expecting... I thought it was going to be flavorless and hard and it couldn't be the opposite. The blueberry doughnut was about as (sorry, folks) moist as could be. The blueberries were plentiful, which I love as it's one of my favorite fruits. During this crisis, you call ahead and place your order and they'll bring it to your car once you pull in. They have menus outside in case you aren't sure what they have or haven't checked out their social media pages. Check them out and you can be a hero, too! :) read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Open during the corona crisis. Take out only! - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Ive been looking for a organic/vegan friendly bakery and Dee's popped up in Glastonbury. They offer tons of breads and baked goods that all looked amazing. I ended getting the morning glory bar, a few cupcakes and some blonde brownies. Everything was terrific, nothing was too sweet and I didn't feel heavy eating the items afterwards. The Blonde Brownies are fantastic. Popped them in my air fryer and topped them with ice cream..... HEAVEN!! If you're in the area, stop in and check them out. You will not be disappointed. read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Blueberry cupcake - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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I recently just happened upon Dee's new(er) bakery residence in Glastonbury. The family, however, knew Dee was here from previous visits. Guess I don't get out much? But to recapture my sense of honor, I caught Dee passing by, called to her "There's Ms Dee!" and we graciously greeted each other. The family was impressed. Our visit, some Gluten Free snacks for our daughter. The choices were amazing and difficult to narrow down from the "whole case for Now" to just "four in a bag for later." Beautiful desserts rein within geared to nearly any dietary need always packed with flavor, freshness, and loving pride. Keep on Rock'n Dee! read more

If you're looking for gluten-free or vegan treats, this is your one stop shop. Dee's has grab and go treats..... I stop and hear occasionally to get something for myself even though I Don't have a gluten allergy. I have also stopped here to pick up gluten-free and vegan cupcakes when my daughter's have had their birthdays for children who could not have the normal cake. You can also grab bread and other baked items. read more

Thanks to Dee's my Uncle's Birthday Cake was a success. It was Gluten Free to meet the dietary requirements of many of my family members. When asked what kind of cake he wanted for his 90th Birthday my Uncle said the same thing I said as a child. "I want Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing!" The cake certainly fit the requirements. I'm sorry I didn't get a photo of the inside or the huge slice I greedily took! The Chocolate Layers had a hint of Raspberry. So yes it was delicious! Yes I enjoyed it. Did I still complain about gluten free? Ugh, yes.... I'm sorry but it's heavy on the stomach for me. I'm not a fan of dense chocolate cake. That doesn't mean you would have that problem. I prefer a lighter fluffy cake with flour and whatever makes it light and fluffy!! I will say everyone else said they enjoyed it. I certainly did while I was eating it. Whether my family has used this bakery before I didn't ask. Whether they will again, I don't know. I just know for this occasion it was just what was needed! There was only a sliver left when we got through. It served at least 40 people. read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - My Uncle's 90th birthday cake! Posted 09/27/18 - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

I had been here ages ago. Like over a decade I think when I was traveling with someone gluten free and allergy free baking was new. That was a novelty. This was an incredible selection truly. The service staff asks to make sure what you're okay with in the baked goods before they touch them if you're ordering. Masks are mandatory for inside still. But since I'm not actually allergy free for a health/medical reason, I left feeling a bit underwhelmed by the donut and hostess cupcake I got. The cupcake was dry. Really dry. And the donut did not improve from having been baked instead of fried, though tasty the texture was kind of wrong. So I still love the place for what it provides, and people in the area probably find a better array of items than just the one snapshot I can provide. The service is excellent, If I lived near by I would go multiple times to try and find the thing they make amazing there, but this trip with the cinnamon maple donut and hostess cupcake wasnt' it this time. read more

Quantia helped me this am. I really love excellent customer service with kindness. Someone who is present when they help you. Quantia definitely was present and kind today. Rather your a vegan or carnivore the bake goods are excellent at Dee's. read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - It's all Good! - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

2/5 for the donuts, 3/5 overall A few other patrons inside around 11AM on a Saturday. Pros: -Lots of GF/DF options Cons: -Donuts are not very similar to what you would expect from the world of gluten -Pricey ($2.25/donut) -- Zebra Donut Chocolate cake donut with a thick chocolate frosting and a vanilla drizzle. These donuts are thick, a bit chewy, and a little dry. They're somewhat reminiscent of a Hostess Donette. I wouldn't say they're bad, but they definitely do not imitate a yeast or cake donut made with gluten. (Currently, the best GF donuts I've tried have been the GF cake donuts from Kane's Donuts in Saugus/Boston, MA). This was the better of the two donuts we tried. "Old Fashioned" Donut Vanilla donut with a cinnamon frosting. I'm not sure why this donut is called "old fashioned" because it doesn't look like a true old fashioned donut (with the jagged edges) or taste like it (with a crispy exterior, soft interior). This donut has the same texture as the Zebra and overwhelmingly tastes like cinnamon. We also tried a Blueberry Muffin and a Coffee Cake, both of which were better than the donuts. The muffin in particular was my favorite because the texutre is strangely reminiscent of edible cookie dough. Odd, but I'm into it! read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Old Fashioned, Blueberry, and Zebra donuts on the left and Coffee Cake and Blueberry Muffin on the right - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

We love Dee's and are so grateful to have an allergy friendly bakery not to far from us we make the drive 1-3x a week to get special treats for myself and the kids. We've order countless cakes and goodies over the years and they always go above and beyond making you feel welcome and bringing your cake ideas to life in a fun way. When you walk in your almost always greeted with a smile and warm welcome. Everything is set up nicely and it's always clean. We are life long customers now! read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Just one of the many custom cakes we have purchased over the last few years - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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This is by far the best gluten free establishment in the entire state. I found it by pure accident. I was in the are and in the mood for some treats. I actually found them on Yelp. The store is beyond clean. It's meticulously maintained. The staff was so friendly and informative. All of them really worked together as a team. I could have spent the day there. I had the soup of the day which was the corn chowder. Excellent! I bought pasta, bread, cookies, cupcakes, muffins and my all time favorite, the holy grail of the holiday season, pizzelle cookies. They brought a tear to my eye and reminded me of my gram. I can't recommend Dee's enough. Try them and check out their Facebook and Instagram pages. read more

I stumbled upon this place thanks to a quick google search when I was in the area. Best decision I made that day! I tried the vegan options and was blown away. Can't wait to come back! read more

Went for a specialty day (PJs for free donut). We got two free donuts for our two girls dressed in pjs. The donuts are delicious and vegan friendly! We also got a French toast crueler. It was super yummy! The employees welcomed and said hi to all that came in! read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Donut - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

If you're gluten-free, this is heaven. A ton of amazing options with a really nice and helpful staff. I couldn't stop myself from going 2 days in a row, and trying so many things. So far, the cinnamon roll is my favorite. read more

Last Friday I wandered in off the street perplexed by the superior Yelp reviews for gluten free bakery items. Is there a qualifier involved as in, "its pretty good compared to the usual uninteresting gluten/nut/dairy free items"? Well, I needed a cookie plate and wasn't sure I had chosen the correct place. I was under the impression that something without gluten, dairy, nuts or soy had to also be free of reasonable taste, too! And most likely you will pay more for this specialty option. How lucky for me that Dee herself was free and waited on me. She was very helpful and we settled on an assortment of four cookies including chocolate chunk, oatmeal, snicker doodle, and basic. She wrapped them up beautifully with a lovely bright red ribbon and decorative cellphane on a square black platter. (See photo) I brought them to my event and the rest happily came home with me. Eventually I got up the courage to really sample them, and wow was I surprised! The texture is a nice light crunchy yet moist cookie that melts in your mouth. They each have their own flavor, my favorite being snicker doodle. Wow again! It's really Delicious! Two pounds for the event set me back a cool $30, but what a nice option for my good friends with severe dietary restrictions. They are a definitely force to be reckoned with. I am having trouble now as they continue to call to me from my kitchen. so hard, but must resist...! read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Chocolate chunk, snicker doodle, oatmeal, vanilla. Made up to order today while I waited. Wow! - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

I was dissatisfied with the taste of the cupcakes and frosting. They tasted grainy like there was sand in there. flavor was not there. For the price of these I expected better. So hard to find good dairy free baked goods. I can't say anything for the rest of their food. I give 3 stars for their blonde though. I would eat that again. read more

Amazing taste! Great for vegetarian/Vegans. Lots of options for everyone. Used them in the past for birthday parties.

I wanted to send a care package to a friend in the area and reached out to them. April was able to help me over the phone to pick out a variety of treats. She was very patient and answered all my questions. The treats arrived quickly, were packaged with care and look amazing. read more

I almost wish I never went here because now I am hooked. This place makes being dairy&gluten free a breeze. I love how their options rotate, and how they post on social media what they are for the day. The espresso mocha cupcakes are the most amazing dessert ever. I also love their donuts, and muffins. I am dying to try one of the pizzas they have in the refrigerated section soon. I wish they better coffee options. read more

I'd like to give a huge shut out to Dee's GF Bakery.  Recently, I thought I'd ordered a cake from them but when I went to pick it up, they didn't have one for me.  This was totally my fault as I had mistakenly ordered from a different bakery.  They were totally professional and supplied me with an alternate option which was delicious!  My apologies to them for my mistake and my thanks to them for their handling of the situation.  I would recommend this business for both the quality of their product and their service. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. read more

It's not easy to find allergy friendly bakeries: they're few and far between - that in and of itself is an extra star. Between my mom and I, we have a variety of food allergies: peanut, tree-nut, wheat and shrimp. So safety while eating is of upmost importance - and sometimes you just need special treats for parties, celebrations, or just because. I'm happy to say we can both safely eat any items at Dee's without any risk of cross contamination or risk of allergic reaction. I've placed two orders at Dee's this year and each one has been great. The first was a "happy retirement" carrot cake, and the second was carrot cake and rolls for thanksgiving dinner! Items are decorated beautifully and taste amazing. I'm typically not a fan of carrot cake (but the retirement cake was a treat for someone else!), and I typically find "gluten free" items to taste sticky or more chewy due to their substitutes. BUT, the carrot cake from Dee's was amazing - everyone at the table enjoyed it (including my picky self). I paid over the phone each time for my orders, so pickup was smooth, quick and easy. (Pre orders allow you to personalize or specialize flavors and design). Prices are a bit high, but rightfully so. Anyone with allergies know that getting a dessert isn't as easy as heading to the grocery store bakery. I'd much rather pay a little more for something safe and delicious, and support a small business while I'm at it! The new location is much larger, with convenient parking and plenty of room to browse the cupcake, treats and pasta selection inside. Stop by if you're in the area (or if you're further away and need 100% gluten, milk and nut-free items), and I'm sure you'll be pleased! read more

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I'm at Dee's at least once/week. Their donuts (apple cider and blueberry, most notably) are incredible. Pizza day on Friday is always a hit. And there isn't a better cupcake in the entire world (GF or not!) than the chocolate fudge cupcake with vanilla frosting. A few things I'll pass on- lemon bars (flavorless) and their bread (I have a huge taste aversion to garbanzo flour) but the texture is spot on. Thank you, Dee's for all of your delicious treats! They really are the best. read more

My kids have never had a pb cup because of allergies, and thanks for Dee's One, they've fallen in love with sunbutter cups like their mommy loves Reese's pb cups! Upon arrival on a weekend morning, I was greeted by the friendly staff at the door and asked to mask up. I had forgotten my mask, but she guided me to complimentary ones right by the door. She explained that they're a dedicated allergen free bakery. Their products looked amazing!! And the prices were very reasonable! Highly recommend and extremely grateful that there is such a bakery in existence. read more

I didn't buy this cookie because it is gluten or dairy free I bought it because it looked great! At the Common Bond market in Shelton they carry a chocolate chip cookie sandwich with cream in the center and it is amazing no matter what diet you are on or what restrictions you have! Really,really good! read more

Dee's has been the ONE place where we feel safe and confident about COVID precautions (immunocompromised spouse) along with her long-standing policies that prevent cross contamination for customers with life threatening food allergies! Masks are required to enter and Dee provides free masks, gloves and hand sanitizer to all customers. We've been happy customers of Dee's and her friendly staff for over 10 years and her delicious creations are the cornerstone of our family celebrations and dessert cravings! Ms. Dee has also helped us with travel suggestions and recommendations for eating safely while traveling in Maine and the Cape! (Our allergens: egg, dairy, nuts, sesame) read more

This review is specifically for the custom ordered cakes. The cake I ordered was beautiful and utterly tasteless - entirely disappointing. I have a family member with a food allergy, which is what was so appealing about Dees. But the cake was dry and flavorless. After the celebration the cake sat there for days untouched until I threw it out. The staff are very friendly (hence the 2 stars) but there are much better options, such as Claire's corner copia, for custom cakes that taste a million times better. Edited to add: the cake was room temp (I followed the directions on the flyer I was given with the cake) read more

I had no idea a gluten free cupcake could be like this. I get the kind that are like Hostess cupcakes. But I feel silly comparing bc it's like comparing a Ferrari and a Yugo. If you haven't been there I swear you'll be blown away. Has to be the best cupcakes in the state. read more

Picked up a few cupcakes the other day and they just didn't taste right. I understand this bakery is allergy free so cupcakes sell for $5 on average here but when your vanilla cupcake tastes gritty (our friend compared it to corn bread) and the chocolate cupcakes had an offputting taste (though the chocolate frosting on top was great), we started to question if it was worth going out of our way to purchase these cupcakes at all to begin with.. I asked our friend who has the allergy what her thoughts were and she said she has gotten a few things from this bakery over the past year and every time she has been left feeling disappointed. While the staff were very kind, I don't think we will be returning. read more

I stopped here several times as this is one of the few dedicated gluten free bakeries in CT. The staff are always friendly, they never rush me to order, and the establishment is very clean. They offer a variety: donuts, cupcakes, pound cake, and to-go foods such as wraps, granola, bread, and beyond. They also have dairy-free and egg-free items. I chose the pound cake and maple glazed donut which totaled to about $10. Donuts and cupcakes seem HUGE so I feel like I'm getting my monies worth for the $3-6 depending on which treat you decide on. Whenever I'm in Glastonbury, this is a must stop. The donut was thick and cakey but doesn't crumble. The pound cake had a light lemon flavor and goes well with breakfast tea or coffee. read more

Dee's One Smart Cookie - Maple glazed donut - Bakeries Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Dee's is amazing, 100% celiac safe, and full of friendly staff. My favorite is their funfetti doughnuts. I went to get one to celebrate completing my PhD; they gave it to me free as a congratulations gift. I could also eat way too many of their sweet rolls. read more

Allergen-free and vegan options. Outstanding service! Even when I used to live in Danbury, that wouldn't stop me from making the long commute up here. They always have several vegan options, including, but not limited to cookies, cupcakes, pastries, muffins, etc. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. After I came back for a second time, they knew me by name. Even after not going there for a few months, they remembered me and were both kind and genuinely happy to see me return. Dee is the sweetest, she's even offered me free samples on occasion! I've even gotten vegan cakes here and they are so good you'd never know they were vegan. My favorite treat is probably the vegan raspberry breakfast bar. It's delicious! The woopie pies are great too. Highly recommended and the prices are fair. The cakes can be a little pricey, but considering they are gourmet and allergen-free (depending on selection), they're well worth the cost! read more

This has to be as good as gluten-free, dairy-free baking gets. The chocolate cupcakes taste just like chocolate cupcakes. I don't have any allergies, but have someone in the family who does, so we picked up cupcakes for her. They were a hit, with a preference for the chocolate versus the vanilla. Note: if you want a cake, you should order it a few days ahead of time. There don't really keep many on hand premade. read more