My first experience with BouNom was a summer Sunday back in 2020. I had seen it nominated for best…read morebakery in Connecticut magazine and my family and I decided to take a ride out there to try it. That experience was absolutely life-changing. Not only were the pastries absolutely extraordinary, but I experienced what may have been the most hospitable customer service ever. While my family enjoyed our pastries and cherry lemonade in the exquisitely decorated cafe, the owner came over and sat down with us to chat. She then proceeded to give us a variety of other pastries to try (on the house) and even introduced us to some of her staff before we left. I could not get over that experience and I proceeded to tell everyone I knew that they absolutely had to try BouNom. Since that day, BouNom has become synonymous in my family with special occasions. What do I want for Mother's Day? A trip to BouNom. My daughter's choice for birthday breakfast? BouNom. The fact that it is a bit of a hike for us is no deterrent whatsoever. If we know we are even remotely headed to that area, a suggestion of BouNom is always made and enthusiastically agreed upon. My personal recommendation would be the Cherry Vanilla Cream Cheese croissant. The portion so big that it takes me two days to finish. My daughter would say pain au chocolat or the chocolate chip banana muffin. My husband loves anything with fruit and often bounces around the different specials that are offered. We usually place an order online the night before and, while ordering a coffee during pickup, we might find a few more treats to put in our box. How lucky we are to have this treasure in our corner of Connecticut!

I have not had one bad thing from here. I save my cheat days for her scones and butterscotch…read morelattes. I love coming in here, as everyone is so helpful and kind. The owner is so generous and loving and you can tell that this is a genuine passion of hers. Whether you preorder, go in and sit or take away you will have a great experience. I recently learned that if you put in a pre-order and the shop closes early, you can still pick your pre-order up at the candy store ( BouNom Emporium) across the way. She's really thought of everything!

Le Banh is a hidden Simsbury treasure. The unique fusion of French and Vietnamese cooking styles…read moreand ingredients results in some amazing flavors. Her truffles are a family favorite. The owner takes great care and pride in everything she makes and it shows. We haven't tried her cake yet, but it's on our list!

I can't say enough good things about Le Banh Patisserie! I accidentally ordered a cake for the…read morewrong date for a wedding shower, and they handled it flawlessly. As soon as I told them they gave me several options. Ultimately, the made the cake without hesitation and it was beautiful and tasted incredible. The staff was professional, kind and truly saved the day. Fantastic quality, great communication, and stress-free service - highly recommended.

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!

A spell was casted on me…read more.. Taste of Spellbound is a bakery that does custom dessert orders. They've been around since 2012 and offers a variety of treats; from macarons, cupcakes, bars, pies, truffles, and cookies. There are three locations; Avon, South Windsor, and West Hartford. This one in Avon is super cute and whimsical; love the decor with the picture frames on the wall. There was a table and some chairs to enjoy your treats. I decided to get a few macarons, bars, and a cupcake. All were so good but my favorite were the macarons. They were the perfect texture, lightly crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. This place is definitely a gem and I can't wait to go back!

When it comes to their desserts, calling ahead and ordering may be the way to go. I'm not a coffee…read moredrinker so I can't speak to that, and the desserts they had on hand were delicious. But there may be more options available.... Definitely worth a pop-in to get something small and taste the deliciousness. Regardless, the interior is beautiful decorated. It feels like a modern tea room with some availability to sit. The walls are a beautiful calm blue. They have some cold drinks, and the cups cakes - very moist, definitely have standing life in them. The employee was very kind and friendly, and the shop seems smoothly run. The shop seems to be in two plazas, and have designated parking on either side next to the building. Watch carefully for the signs, because the plaza is a little nondescript from the road.

Such a delightful place to enjoy a coffee and pastry. Loved the plethora of plants throughout the…read moreshop and plenty of space!! This place is huge! Perfect from working from home or enjoying a quiet read with the books present. The strawberry latte was delicious, packed with flavor, real strawberry chunks and delightful to the very last sip. The pastries! The pastries!!! Went to order my coffee and the baker comes out from the back with freshly baked croissants - I'm so glad I couldn't resist. The croissant was large, filling and not overly sweet. Fantastic crust and airy. In addition to the croissant I got the lemon raspberry croissant, packed with lemon! Every bite I got the highest notes of lemon throughout. Absolutely a repeat for me!

The cutest coffee spot! This space is huge! Perfect for a group get together. They have a space of…read morelive music and the coffee is refreshing! The service was alright, staff didn't present as very welcoming however it was busy!

Super cute cupcakes! Not too big but not too small, perfect size in my opinion! Service is fast and…read moreI just love the interior! One of the most beautiful designs in this part of town!

Taste by Spellbound provided a delicious chocolate cake with raspberry filling for my aunt's 99th…read morebirthday. The cake and decorating were outstanding.

We love Amanda's, so good and she always has a great selection…read more She has bubble tea as well

A small little shop with delectable Macarons! It was clean, and well put together. The female…read moreemployee was so helpful in helping me pick out flavors. There are various flavors, and beverages inside. There is also a cute wall display of greenery, sunflowers and a cute inspirational eon sign. Since I was wondering around the area and just finished lunch across the street, I I also got the peach, fruity cereal, vanilla, pumpkin, and cotton candy. Cotton Candy was amazing! Two thumbs up! Give me more. The macarons seemed fresh. They tasted wonderful.

Took a class at Foodology to celebrate our birthdays! We took the class called the spirit of the…read moreholidays and learned about food combinations with different alcohol mixed in. The staff were amazing and very helpful at explaining the steps. I loved the excitement in the room. In the end I learned different cooking techniques and got some delicious recipes! Can't wait to take another class.

What an amazing experience. From the moment we walked in, Chef Christina Hart and her staff made us…read morefeel right at home. We made an amazing homemade gnocchi. She walked us through step by step to make this delicious meal. She offers tons of different cooking and baking classes with guest chefs when she's not teaching. The great thing is, you don't need any skills to be able to do this. And on the plus side, they offer byob. I highly recommend trying this awesome place out. We can't wait to find something else yummy to make.

Loved the cake and service…read more Highly recommend Lorena! Fiftieth birthdays are rare and we celebrated this milestone with a great meal and tasty dessert. Delicious but also artfully crafted.

Sweet Fever will be where I am getting all my cakes/cupcakes made from here on out! The cake and…read moreadditional cupcakes Lorena made for us were so delicious, not too mention beautifully done. She made the cake I was envisioning a reality and was very responsive and so sweet throughout the entire process! Her attention to detail really blew us away, and everything on the cake was entirely edible, which everyone at the party loved. 10/10 Recommend!

I was sooooo hoping to experience the "Sugar Bakery" feel close to my new neighborhood. Sweet Mia's…read moremissed the marked! Taste/Flavor - 2/5 Store front display - 1/5 Service - 4/5 Freshness - 4/5 Price point - 3/5 Would I return? - No, there are many other great bakeries in Connecticut.

The storefront is nice and the staff was really friendly and helpful. The nutella stuffed cookie…read morewas great, especially with the sea salt on top. The pistachio cheesecake had a strong, artificial pistachio taste, and I was surprised it was $7 for a slice! Not pictured was the cream cheese brownie, which was unfortunately so under baked that the brownie batter was oozing out so I had to toss it. I may be back to try their cupcakes or to grab another nutella cookie.