In response to my social media content concerning donuts, I received many recommendations for…read moreGerry's Donuts in Ellington. Those people gave me some rules too. Get there as close to their 6 am opening as possible because they may run out of their most popular donuts by 8 if not earlier. And bring cash. I arrived at 6:15 a.m. There was a steady flow of people, but no line and no apparent missing donut types. The donuts run on the smaller side, but they are a good value. Like $8 a dozen good value. The donuts were obviously fresh made and well executed. They were smartly packaged too. I tried parts of a cruller, a crumb, a cherry, a chocolate toasted coconut and a toasted coconut. All tasty. Great texture. High quality donuts. Gerry's has a classic vibe. There are some tables and some counter seats. Everybody I saw got takeout. Service was helpful and efficient. Gerry's Donuts is a 25 minute drive for me. But it would be worth visiting again. 4.5 Stars

They continue to have amazing prices with excellent donuts and danish. Always a hit to bring in a…read morefew dozen for the colleagues in the office.

$3 donuts at the NE Tacofest? I am in!…read more I walked away with 2 apple cider donuts and a churro donut. I have to share.... I REALLY liked their apple cider donuts! It wasn't the best I have ever had but i was impressed. I do wish I had bought more. I hope to cross paths again Dude's! Footnote: I did not try the churro, it was for my teen.

I've had Dude's Donuts twice now. I had what I call a cheat code donut-- the Apple Pie Donut -- at…read morethe UCONN game. I call it that because it's more elaborate and more expensive than most donuts. It was good, but I thought the apple filling could have been better. This week I had a Sprinkled Donut my wife brought from an event. More of a standard donut. It was good. I would definitely check out the store if I was in the area. Four Stars

We're visiting from Florida and were told Kevin's was the place to go for good coffee. It must have…read morebeen a bad day! The German chocolate decaf tasted like the milk they put in and it wasn't even hot? The service was friendly enough so a star for that. Another weird thing- a coffee sit down place in business for 35 years has a bathroom with a sign on it saying "Not For Customers Use"? WOW- Starbucks and Dunkin have public bathrooms. I support local businesses but they need to offer superior products and facilities at competitive pricing.

Great coffee for those of us who like good flavor. Not potent,just nice and smooth. Both the house…read moreand custom flavors are delicious. Kevin is a nice guy and the place is cozy. You can purchase either ground,whole bean or both types of fresh coffee to bring home and enjoy every day. Lots of flavors to choose from. Great little coffee shop!

Got a cinnamon roll from here last weekend - although a bit pricy, quality was outstanding and it…read morewas probably 2 servings - could easily be split between 2. Could taste the real butter. Looking forward to trying macarons in the future. Parking is very limited.

What a fabulous place! The decor is adorably vintage books, framed pictures, mirrors and more!…read moreTheir coffees are top tier. I ordered a cookie butter iced latte with oat milk and my friend tried their brown sugar latte. We both got yummy pastries and sat on a pink couch. It was quiet, and comfortable inside. The service was nice and friendly. My only critique is that I wish they had a couple food items for lunch beside pastries. But overall loved it!

Good local bakery with traditional and exotic baked goods…read more I come to Carlitos on the occasion for a cupcake or slice of cheesecake. I personally am not a major fan of filled cupcakes, but sometimes I do appreciate a pudding filled pure decadence cupcake. The crumb is tender, the frosting is plentiful, and the price is reasonable. Sometimes the selection can be a bit limited, but it's still a very solid bakery for the area. One of the better places in the area for a sweet treat.

This by far is the best bakery I have EVER went to. Let me give you a quick back story. The cake…read morefeatured in the photo was for a bridal shower. This was the second cake the Carlitos bakery made for the shower because I DROPPED THE FIRST ONE! I picked the first cake and within 15 minutes a dropped it getting out the car. I called Carlitos immediately! Not only did the owner graciously made another, but most importantly, the cake was for an event the very next day! The miracle and patience this woman had was commendable. Needless the day the service is 10/10! The food: JESUS! I've used Carlitos before the bridal shower. She made a cake for my sisters birthday and some pastries for a friend's event. The mini cheese cake sups are delectable! Mouth watering and the perfect portion. The quesitos are rich and fluffy. The atmosphere: Inviting. It feels like friendship. Like a home. Almost like Sunday mornings at your aunts house or grandmas. The place is clean and warm. The display cases are full and very tempting! Pricing: BEYOND fair. When I dropped the cake she charged me less than the first one. Please stop by and give the wonder small business some love!

Still pricy, still tasty…read more Gone a few more times over the year or so. It's a good bakery, stuff is always fresh and the flavors in each of their cupcakes, muffins, breads, and other misc bakery items is present and forward. They know that they are good, and charge accordingly. Given that there's no direct competition in a 10 mile radius (and I would argue even past that 10 mile radius the pickings are slim) the price is justifiable for the quality you get. As someone who treks a lot around the state, I find that there are many bakeries that do similar if not better items for comparable if not lower prices. But to ask someone to drive 30-60 minutes just to get something a couple bucks cheaper that's tastes about the same? It's a hard sale. I will say that Luanne's is the best in that area of the state, not including the small boutique places that are well off the beaten path. I still come here for the view and ambiance, but I don't order much of their food.

I highly recommend the Asian chicken salad and the maple bacon breakfast sandwich. They have…read moreexcellent coffee drinks and the spritzers and delicious too. Definitely leave there with the cinnamon bread. Toasted with a little butter.. yummy!

Very nice and spacious coffee shop! As soon as you walk in, you'll notice quite a few people…read moreworking on their laptops, but the space is large enough that it still feels cozy and comfortable. We found a nice table by the door, and the whole place had a very homey and relaxed atmosphere. I also loved that they have outdoor seating. I ordered a cappuccino, and it was very good. We didn't order any food because we already had plans to eat somewhere else down the street, although I'm usually tempted by something sweet with my coffee! This time, the desserts didn't really catch my eye. Many of the options appeared to be gluten-free, and visually they looked a little dry to me, so I decided to skip dessert. Overall, though, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It's a comfortable, welcoming place to sit, enjoy a good cup of coffee, work on your laptop, or just relax. I would definitely stop by again!

we're in town visiting family and stumbled across this cafe one morning. it's a cute spot with a…read moredecently sized food menu, fresh pastries, and delicious drinks! i ordered a hot vanilla latte with oat milk and loved it - i'm sure what syrup/flavoring they used but it's great. not too sweet but not bitter either. i also had the avocado toast - the cucumber ribbons and lemon zest/juice was a great addition and made it even more fresh. this might be the thickets bread i've ever had toast on but it was super filling and made it feel worth the cost ($9-10 for a single slice). my partner also really enjoyed the BEC breakfast sandwich!

Rein's NY Style Deli is an awesome place to grab a bite to eat right off the Turnpike in Vernon,…read moreCT. It's has the vibe of a New York deli and offers everything from a small market and bakery items to a full sit-down restaurant. They serve you several pickles while you wait to order. There is a large menu with something for everyone. The sandwiches are all really good. I had a Turkey Reuben and we also enjoyed some matzo ball soup. Parking is easy since the deli is in a strip mall with plenty of parking spaces.

We love to stop by Rein's whenever passing through the area. The menu is extensive and there are so…read moremany products for purchase in their store section, ready made meals, sides,pickles, candies, desserts, cookies, bread, bagels, bialis and lots more. Service was fast and friendly and it was great to see so many of the young staff hustling and working hard but with good attitudes. We brought home some Bialis and bagels after enjoying our meal. Fantastic! Prices are still decent and portions are generous. Plenty of parking.

From flowers to soaps, vegetables to donuts, fruit to teas, knives to artisan creations, tie-dye…read moret-shirts to smoothies and chili dogs, the South Windsor Farmers Market has it all!! Set in the open Nevers Road Park, this market offers a variety local goods and a fun morning. When my friends and I walked over from nearby parking areas (which were plentiful and easy to get to), the smells of freshly cooked donuts from Faddy's Donut Shop and the sounds of a Grateful Dead tribute band met us. After grabbing some donuts, instead of sitting in the nice rest area set up near the band, we began down the line of stands. We found a little of everything we wanted and more!! We grabbed a couple slices of pie from Granny's Pie Factory, a brown butter dark chocolate chip cookie from LaBrioche Bakery, a couple of jars of homemade artisan teas from Whole Harmony, and a bouquet of freshly picked flowers from the Syme Family Farm. Shopping here can get a bit pricey, for example, a South Windsor Farmers Market tote bag was $5; however, you're supporting local businesses, many of which don't have storefronts. It's well worth chipping in a few extra bucks with the quality of the goods and the personal attention you receive at the stands. I would rather save my money and spend it here than at big chain stores that don't need it. Every vendor we went to, especially the individuals at the Syme Family Farm and the Whole Harmony stands, were extremely kind and helpful. The vendor of Whole Harmony allowed us to try a couple of teas he had out as well as the lavender lemonade (all of which were extremely delicious); he also told me how to properly steep the teas and gave me a loyalty card that offers a free jar after ten purchases. The vendors at the Syme Family Farm stand told me how they handpicked each flower, and wrapped up my bouquet--which was thoughtfully put together with care--and put it in a plastic baggie with wet paper towels around the stems to keep the flowers hydrated after I asked if they would be all right since we were not going directly home. I was very impressed by these two vendors' professionalism and kindness. The South Windsor Farmers Market is definitely a farmers market you need to check out!! It's open every Saturday in the morning (which is an extremely convenient and great time) from the middle of June until the middle of October. The organization running also has a list of what vendors will be there each week on a document on the website. You'll really enjoy every minute of being at this market, and you will undoubtedly find spectacular goods!!

Best, freshest vegetables, fruit, cheeses, meat and amazing artisanal local bread. Great fun for…read morekids as well with different activities every week. Highly recommended for the whole family

First time coming to this bakery!…read more I tried the vanilla bourbon, cold brew iced coffee with cold foam, and it was really good. Just enough flavor without all the sugar. We got an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, and a jalapeño bagel as is. They were so soft and so delicious. We also got a blueberry scone, a chip cookie, and an assorted box of Halloween cookies This scone itself was good, a little on the dry side, and the chocolate chip cookie was tasty. The Halloween cookies were just generic, and weren't anything special. I would definitely come back here to get the bagels and try them all if I could!. They also have about eight different cream cheese flavors to try.

Stoped here for a quick bite to eat. I got an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. I…read moreenjoyed it. It came to about 4$ and change. I also got a maple cream cold brew iced coffee that was not bad. Last but not least I enjoyed the giant chocolate chip cookie I got. It was thin and crispy too. Overall food was good and they have a variety or bagels and bakery items. I Definitely would come back here again! staff was friendly. Casual ambiance here.