"You're in trouble when you find it's hard for you to smile…read moreA simple song might make it better for a little while" (Sly and the Family Stone) We were puttering our way through the Torrington Farmers Market, checking out the various fruit, vegetable, and baked goods stands when we happened to stop at the Simple Delights bakery. In about 3 seconds, we knew we'd be buying something here. We saw a nice variety of breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and muffins. Some were GF. We ended up with a small loaf of Lemon Blueberry bread ($6) and a Cinnamon Roll ($5). The Lemon-Blueberry bread was more like a poundcake than a bread, and it sure was a delicious poundcake at that. It was super moist and very lemony, and since we split it, half of that $6 loaf made for a very yummy and satisfying dessert. The Cinnamon Roll was everything one would want in a Cinnamon Roll! It had sweet flaky pastry layered with that addictive sticky/gooey cinnamon filling, and it was crowned with a light layer of vanilla icing. Pure excellence, and a Simple Delight, indeed.

Ordered some cinnamon rolls and brownies this weekend and they were AMAZING. Transaction was…read moreseamless, and we got a very fast response to our inquiry. Brownies are rich and fudgy, and the cinnamon rolls were some of the best I've ever had. We will definitely order again!

A Torrington institution. Probably the best most fresh and moistest almond cookies on earth! a…read morecrusty outside and super almondy and soft insid. an intense almond flavor and use of high quality almond paste. A triumph! Delicious cookies and Italian pastries just like Nona's because they are made by people who bake with love.

The best of the best in Torrington Scratch bakery…read more And the nicest people you could / can ever meet. From wedding cakes to a single puff pastry. They do it all. Right off lower East Main. Aka Route 202.

I cannot believe I have never been here before. One of my friends works here and has been telling…read moreme to come here for so long. They are only open on the weekends and I was working at a job near them on a Friday so I knew I had to stop in before work. It's a very cute and unique, bakery and store together. As you walk in to the left you can see a bunch of jewelry and items to buy and to the right is the bakery and where you can sit to eat. They also have seating outside. They offer a wide variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and drinks. Their homemade aioli sauce is out of this world. I look forward to going back!

Cute antique store/bakery that is open on the weekends. Very close to Kent Falls state park!…read more Sausage, egg and cheese {5/5}: I'm not a huge bfast sandwich person, but theirs was so good! The yolk was a deep orange color and cooked perfectly. The sausage was seasoned well. Iced coffee {4/5}: They use frozen coffee as their ice cubes, great idea! Chocolate chip cookie {4.5/5}: So much chocolate and great size! Bought 4 items all for less than $20, great value and great quality!

Best focaccia I've ever had! All their breads. The carrot cookie. But that tomato focaccia is…read moreheavenly. We finished it before we even walked out of that place! Pillowy. Oozing with olive oil and freshness. Can't get over it. Would drive an hour just for that and Arethusa ice cream. A very special spot. 5 stars!!!

I recently worked with Allison at The Bakehouse on a custom sugar cookie order. 100 cookies for a…read more75th anniversary picnic and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. The cookies were not only beautifully done but also incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. When I arrived to pick up the order, I was instantly welcomed by the most amazing aroma filling the bakery. it smelled so good, I wanted to try one of everything! You can tell everything is made fresh with care and quality ingredients. Allison was great to work with, and I truly appreciated the attention to detail and friendly service. I'll definitely be back to visit the bakery again soon!

Whether it's something sweet or something savory, everything by Beth is delicious! Homemade,…read morefriendly service & really great baking.

bought a asiago bread this past weekend at the bristol farmers market. got home, sliced it up, it…read moredefinately has asiago in ot but also has some kind of hot pepper in it and is way to hot to eat it. waste of money. should really label your stuff correctly

Can someone please tell me why I have never been here before or why I have never heard of it?!! I…read morehappened to see that they were voted number one bakery in the new Litchfield magazine, so I knew I had to visit. The small space is a little hidden, but once you know the location It is easy to find. There is a small parking lot too. They offer breads, pastries, cookies, and even granola. The bread was really good, but the chocolate chip cookie was absolutely delicious. The lady working at the front counter was so nice and she gave me a lot of information about all the different things they had to offer. I look forward to going back!

Absolutely the best bread anywhere, but I must ask the owners...are you making the bread smaller?…read morecertainly looks that way. I made a tuna sandwich the other day, and within 4 bites, one half was gone. For $7.50, people, and me in particular, want their monies worth.

One of my favorite places!! I go here often! They have SO much! Everything from veggies and flowers…read moreto pies and cheese. It's all so fresh and delicious. I get plants here in the spring for my garden and I also love coming in the fall for pumpkins, gourds, and apple cider donuts. Everyone that works there is so friendly and will always answer questions. They have helped me over the years with my garden. If you need a party catered or even a cake, Freunds is the place! One of my favorite things is their raspberry white chocolate scones!! So good! I highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area!!

This place is AH-mazing!!…read more They have fruits, vegetables, frozen meals like Eggplant Parm and Chicken Pot Pie (had it for supper-SO good!), and much more! Fudge, baked goods, jams and jellies, pickles, fudge... I could go on and on! Definitely stop in if you are ever in the area! (Fyi, it is not far from the Yale Summer School for Music and the Arts.)

Ah, I am utterly charmed! This cafe / eclectic tchotchke store is chock full of homemade goodness:…read morefrom jam, soap, and crocheted cozies in the store section, to sandwiches, salads, cupcakes, Lebanese baklava, and other baked goods in the cafe section. They bake everything in house, with specials on some days (e.g. Sweet Bun Sunday). The selection is vast, especially considering that everything is scratch made in-house. Aromas are enticing! We picked up an orange cranberry dream bar, studded with plenty of white chocolate chips, coconut, and dried cranberries, topped with orange cream cheese frosting and more dried cranberries. It was *enormous* and easily served as dessert for four. Also in our order: a streusel topped blueberry cake, as moist as could be and filled with fresh blueberries. It was also generously proportioned, large enough for at least two. We didn't try any salads, breakfast platters, or sandwiches on this visit, but they looked fantastic, based on what I saw on other customers' plates. I found that the super friendly owners are of Lebanese descent when I asked about the Lebanese baklava at checkout -- and evidently, they sometimes have Lebanese meat pies on offer! I cannot wait to come back to try every Lebanese food item they have, since my family is passionately fond of the cuisine (and really, everything else, too). I had no idea such riches could be found in Torrington! You can't throw a rock without hitting an Italian-American in this town -- not that I would ever throw a rock at an Italian-American :) -- but this is the first I've heard of a Lebanese-American contingent in these parts. I'm so glad Yelp led me here!

This is the cutest place and the owner is so sweet! It's like a small cafe/bakery that serves…read moreamazing baked goods, breakfast food and sandwiches combined with a gift shop! The speciality coffees are great! The peanut butter sandwich cookie with cannoli filling is my favorite! There are a few small tables so I usually take my food to go!

It's such an amazing bakery at a beautiful area! We live over two hours away. But on a Saturday…read moremorning, it can be very beautiful to enjoy some nice music and a nice sun rise with your kids and go on a scenic car ride - to go to get some delicious goodies Cookies, Croissants and even Pizza!

We visited 2 different locations and they were a world apart, that's too bad because we really like…read moretheir baked goods. At the Pittsfield location we ordered. Peach and Ginger also a Double Chocolate muffin. Delicious. The down side was the very unprofessional attitude of the server behind the counter. We wanted fresh coffee and she actually lied to us about that, instead the coffee urn was mostly empty and not fresh. As for the Housatonic location we ordered some fabulous Almond Croissants and Baguette and San Francisco Bread loaf. Whoa delicious. The woman serving us was outstanding and her very professional attitude was a relief compared to their Pittsfield experience we had. Thank you!

The setting for this cafe is amazing. It resides on a beautiful horse farm and seating is…read moreprimarily outdoors so the weather needs to be a consideration if you plan on enjoying their menu on the premises. They serve an array of tasty donuts (not like donuts found elsewhere) croissants, other french style pastries as well as other breakfast and lunch items. Although the line for service can appear long, it moves very quickly. Everything is excellent. They have become so popular that they now have another location as well

Love Julien's Farm Store! Delicious breakfast sandwiches,…read morefresh pastries, and friendly service in a beautiful farm setting. Everything was fresh and tasty. Perfect spot in Granby -- highly recommended! But beware of very long lines on the weekends.