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    Adam D.

    Is it possible for beautiful food to also be delicious? At Hen & Heifer, the answer is absolutely yes. One step in the bake shop transports you to a delicious wonderland of cakes, pastries, wonderful smells, and adorable decor. I've never experienced a bakery make me feel like I was being given a warm hug like I felt when I was here. After placing our order my friend and I stepped into the small courtyard on a bright sunny day and marveled at the gorgeous pastries sitting in front of us. They were velvety and delicate, creamy and light. You can tell that Hen & Heifer has carefully thought out the flavor profiles of each baked good to make each visit feel new and exhilarating. This is always one of the highlights of my trips to Guilford.

    The cake spread in the store is stylish and inviting. The display dishes are elegant as is the store ambiance.
    Lubie A.

    Every now and then, when we are in Guilford on the weekend, we stop by the store. Its ambiance is warm, stylish and the cakes display is classy. I absolutely adore the cream puffs, so fluffy & delicate. My husband loves packaged English toffies. The staff is amazing. They all seem to be part of the baking shop across the cute yard. So knowledgeable about the cakes.

    Salted Caramel Toffee
    Jason P.

    I made a point of visiting H&H because some Food Blogger friends are big fans. I can see why. Based upon my experience, H&H is in the top tier of CT Bakeries and is even worthy of a drive to visit. H&H is small but elegant. There is no inside seating, but there are some umbrella crowned outside tables. The display case is first rate and there are many eye catching options. They have beautifully designed whole cakes, such as a chocolate shaped heart and a cake with raspberries and rose pedal designs. I stayed away from those whole cakes because I wanted to sample as many different things as possible. Cream puffs, and elevated torte shaped cookies looked like stand out items, and they were. We ordered one of each of the 6 Cream Puff flavors and 4 cookie flavors. The peanut butter and salted caramel cookie, and the vanilla and chocolate cream puffs were 10s out of 10. Most of the rest of the treats I tried were not far behind that, but I wasn't a big fan of the Ker Royal Cream Puff. The cream flavor profile just didn't completely connect for me. The other parts of that cream puff were still top notch though. I understand some of these flavors rotate. I would focus on chocolate and vanilla (and my son was a fan of pistachio, which I didn't try). I also loved the Pecan Sandies. Nice sweet and salty contrasting flavors. And I loved the house made Tropical Soda with mango and passion fruit flavor. It was perfectly balanced for me and very refreshing. I also tried the rice pudding with salted caramel sauce and the small Polenta Almond Cake. I respected what H&H was going for, but I probably wouldn't order either of these again. I'm very impressed with H&H, and I'll be looking for opportunities to visit in the future. 5 Stars

    Basque cheesecake
    Lizzy L.

    A cozy patisserie with stellar pastries and cakes. Whenever I'm in the area I always make an excuse to stop by! The display case is artistically decorated and the staff are helpful and friendly. More often than not I end up ordering more than I intended to - I'm always excited to see and taste all the creative seasonal tarts/pastries! One of my go-tos on their more permanent menu is the basque cheesecake - so smooth, velvety, and delicious! I've also never had a seasonal tart that I haven't liked - but my all-time favorite is hands-down the salted caramel toffee cookie! Indoor seating is very limited so I've been ordering to go during the colder months. There is a large outdoor courtyard that opens as the weather gets nicer. The pastries are on the expensive side but personally I'd say well worth the price when you're treating yourself!

    Cassis cream puff

    Absolutely dazzled by my first visit to this small, welcoming space with BIG flavor! Beautiful pastry offerings that somehow, incredibly, taste even better than they look. The limited seating was occupied on our visit but the hospitable owner encouraged us to make ourselves comfortable at the counter, as she deftly made space for us. I should share that I do not care for puff pastry or any cream puff I have ever met. Today I found the exception to that rule. The cream puff pastry layer has a barely there "crunch" sensation that delicately gives way as you bite into it. And then you're at the creamy center! Ooooh....so smooth, flavorful yet not heavy. The cinnamon roll truly did taste as though eating a cinnamon roll. Cassis is a new flavor offering and you really must try it - wonderful raspberry cream with a pleasantly tart profile. The cookies are tender with an outer hint of chew. We had peanut butter (massively peanut buttery in a good way) and dark chocolate (deep chocolate flavor but not overly sweet). Lastly, the hot chocolate with a thick homemade whipped cream that slowly melts into it. Velvet in a mug. A mug that's custom made to nest in your hands in just the right way as you sip, savor, linger over this richly chocolate nectar that is delightfully decadent.

    Mike S.

    This is probably one of my favorite bakeries. Everything here was beautiful and delicious. I loved everything we got, from pastries to drinks. The outdoor garden dining area was beautiful. Very friendly and nice staff too. Highly recommend it for anyone nearby!

    Cake slices, tarts...
    Lindsay N.

    Ooh la la--Hen & Heifer is the bakery to splurge and indulge. Every bite of cake, cream puff, cookie or sip of coffee transports you on a flavorful journey. The pastries, cakes, and other treats have high-end price tags, but are unique, meticulously crafted, carefully curated flavors & spices, and visually works of art. Hen & Heifer has been on our list of places to try this year and it was so worth the hype. The hours were nice, unlike other bakeries that you need to arrive at the crack of dawn before they sell out. They are currently open Thursday-Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. The shop is tiny, but the walls, counter and shelves are a beautiful French blue (literally the colors of my parent's kitchen). There were shelves filled with jars of jams, honey, pickles, mustards, tea and more. There were a few small seats and tables tucked in there too. On full display at the counter were cakes, pastries, tarts, cookies, drinks and etc. with very descriptive name tags including allergy information. A few treats that we decided to eat in were a slice of Gateau Breton, Caramel Cream Puff and Rose Cream with a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. The Gateau Breton slice was a dense, buttery cake, similar to a very rich pound cake. The cream puffs were the best I have ever had. The outside texture was a nice crispy texture like an old fashion doughnut, but light and airy on the inside. The creams were full of flavor, the rose one being my favorite. They are presently pretty with the colored white chocolate caps and powder sugar dusted on top. I tried the Vietnamese Coffee Latte and the flavor was surprising. I have had Vietnamese coffee before, but not like this. It was rich with warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon, orange-citrus and star anise. To go, we got a fresh loaf of bread, a few cookies, and a beautiful Mother's Day decorated shortbread cookie. There is a patio outside with tables and a lot of shad to enjoy your treats on a nice day. The staff were so kind and friendly too. For the items that we were enjoying there, they were brought on a nice tray with plated on small saucers and the cutest like fork. While we were there, the shop was slow so we were able to relax and take it all in. If you have a sweet tooth and have appreciation for French pastry, Hen and Heifer in Guilford is the spot to try. I've been dreaming about the cream puffs and the iced coffee ever since.

    Check out that deliciousness
    Norma M.

    Really delicious, decadent, gorgeous and creative desserts here. They use high-quality ingredients which is reflective on the price. We tried the pistachio cream puff and coconut tart. Both were divine, but a little pricey!!! I believe it was $13 for coconut tart and $4 for cream puff.

    Hen & Heifer is a gem. The bakery itself is charming and elegant, with a small, curated selection that changes seasonally. The pastries are truly incredible -- my favorites are the seasonal items and the beautifully layered cakes. It is not a cheap bakery, but for the quality, the prices feel fair. Make sure to check the hours before you visit, since they're only open a few days a week. An absolute must-visit on the Connecticut shoreline (grabbing a few pastries and heading to the beach is one of my favorite summer activities).

    Hen & Heifer black sesame tart (@ Hachiroku)
    Amanda M.

    Truly one of the best bakeries I've ever been to!! I usually find that bakeries that focus on how their pastries look don't care as much about how they taste, but that is not at all true for hen and heifer--they have mastered both! Everything I've tried was incredible, including desserts I tried at Hachiroku (a restaurant in New Haven that serves their desserts). We also ordered cakes for my moms birthday from here and they were unbelievable! Can't recommend Hen & Heifer highly enough!

    Cream puffs
    Saira K.

    Hen & Heifer is a very nice pastry shop in Guilford by the green. The pastry chef seems very creative because there are some unique pastries. They're so beautiful! Staff is friendly. You can find free parking easily. There's a nice seating area outside.

    Pastry puffs
    Sara W.

    Hen & Heifer was on my list of places to visit in Guilford, and it did not disappoint. It's a very small space and no public bathroom, but if it's nice outside there is outdoor seating. The cream puffs are incredible. I tried the blueberry and caramel flavors and they were both amazing. I also tried the salted caramel toffee cookie, and it was a tad too greasy. The flavor was good, but it tasted like one cookie had half a stick of butter in it alone. If I'm ever back in the are I would skip the cookies and stock up on cream puffs!

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    I went here for the first time on Saturday. This place had a great variety of different treats with…read moretrays and tounges at the entrance to grab and bring to the counter to purchase. There were packaged items,hot items and cold items as well. I ordered a honey lavender macchiato and it was absolutely delicious. They took my order and then called me when it was ready. It was a little bit loud in there so I didn't head her call my name but it was still hot when I went and checked to see if she called me. That was not her fault. I could have stayed closer. You need a code for the restroom and there is only one single stall. The code is on the bottom of your receipt. I really like that each thing lists ingredients and calories. I love when places do that!

    So rude. Came in close to closing for a treat with my…read morefriends. They'd stopped serving drinks and only had macarons and cake slices in the pastry case. Most chairs were up on tables, but a few tables had chairs down and people sat at chairs in the front. When we went up to the register, my friend got excited because they were playing a song she really liked. The employee told her to "calm down" multiple times in a very rude tone. We bought a piece of cake, it was a bit expensive for a small slice ($7.75) but we noticed a student discount with proof of Student ID. One of my friends had her student ID on her so she showed it, my friends also got excited about the discount and we were told to "calm down" again. Then another employee told us that the discount didn't apply to cake or macarons?? Weird. Seems convenient, since those were the only things left in the case. Anyway, we bought the cake at full price, and my friend went to find forks for the group. She asked one of the employees behind the counter and he very rudely said, "Have you tried looking behind you?" So rude. I asked for a plate to make it easier for us to split the cake slice, and the first employee told me they were closed for eating. No mention of that or signs about it before we purchased. We had to leave with our cake and ended up eating it outside on the street. I'm not happy with this place, it looked so cute at first but honestly not even worth the trouble or the money.

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