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!

I had really high hopes for this bakery, especially since it's part of the local pastry trail, and…read moreoverall, it delivered a solid experience. First off, it's definitely one of those small, tucked-away spots you could easily miss if you didn't know it was there, but once you walk in, the decor is so cute. Think cozy, shabby chic vibes that make it feel warm and welcoming right away. The standout for me? The dinner roll. Honestly, one of the best I've ever had. It was dense, rich, and satisfying, not your typical light, airy Kaiser roll. It reminded me more of a Jamaican hard dough bread in texture and weight, which I personally loved. Super flavorful and filling. I was also really happy about their buy three, get one free promotion. It made it easy to try a few different things without feeling like I was overdoing it. As for the pastries, I tried the cinnamon roll and carrot cake. I didn't finish either, but the carrot cake definitely gave true homemade vibes. It had coconut mixed in, wasn't overly sweet, and felt more traditional than indulgent. If you like a less sugary, more classic-style carrot cake, you'll probably appreciate it. Overall, this bakery is worth a stop, especially if you're exploring the pastry trail. Not everything wowed me, but there were definitely some highlights that made it a good visit.

Cannoli cake was excellent. There were around 20 kinds of biscotti. I bought 1 from each. All kinds…read moreof biscotti was excellent.

Great italian bakery that offers everything from bread, breakfast sandwiches, cannolis, a large…read morearray of Italian style cookies & cakes just to list a few items! Family owned and operated but is switching owners in the next month. This location has been a pinnacle for the italian (and entirety) of plainville baked good lovers. Itll be interesting to see what becomes of this location after ownership has transferred, but I know with the owner, Sal, staying on board for a short spell to train the new comers, the integrity of its products will hopefully remain the same for those who have made this location part of their daily/weekly lives.

"They're twisting in New York In old Chicago town…read moreIn Hartford and Frisco They all go round and round" (Chubby Checker) This is my third Hartford Baking review, having previously reviewed their South Windsor and West Harford locations. You'll find it on that horrendous bottlenecked stretch of Route 4 in Farmington- just look for the bright red umbrellas. It seemed a little smaller than the other locations, but there is a staircase to a separate dining room on the second floor above the sales counter and showroom. You'll find all the high-quality products that HBC is famous for - breads, loaves, rolls, dozens of pastries and sweet treats, plus sandwiches. It's quite a nice menu and you can out together an excellent varied meal for dining in or take-out. We went the takeout route and picked up two gorgeous sandwiches -a prosciutto de parma (Thinly sliced Prosciutto Di Parma, provolone cheese, and arugula on a homemade croissant) and a Caprese (loaded with slabs of Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, and fresh basil on ciabatta drizzled with vinegar). Their sandwiches are excellent and a pretty decent value at under ten dollars. PRO TIP Don't even dare thinking about parking on busy Route 4, there is none, but go around the corner on High Street and you'll find plenty of parking in a lot behind the building.

Farmington location is such a cute spot for a Sunday morning with the girls. The spring drinks are…read moreso good, I got the Peep latte with mocha and loved it. The pretzels are huge (literally bigger than your head) and always fresh, it was my first time trying their sandwich which was also so delicious. Service was quick even with a line, and the space is adorable especially the loft. Such a perfect vibe for a cozy morning!

"Because I'm still in love with you I wanna see you dance…read moreagain Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon" (Neil Young) How can you not love a family owned independent bakery that's been around since 1943, bakes over 700 pies for Thanksgiving, 1500 loaves of bread and 500 hard rolls on Christmas eve, and over 1100 Babkas for Easter? Their bakery is amazing -with wonderful looking breads, rolls, pastries, cupcakes, pies, Danish, cookies, donuts and specialized goodies in every shape, color, and description under the sun. Today, we picked up a gorgeous loaf of marble rye bread, six of their famous handmade donuts, and three Danish. I had a glazed donut this afternoon and it was light, sweet and pretty much fantastic. Can't wait to check out the rest of our purchase.

I love this place. It's such a classic bakery. I got the cutest and most delicious Valentine's Day…read morecake there! Glad they advertised them on Instagram. It reminded me to go for the first time in a while. I'm already thinking about what occasion will prompt the next order!! If I lived closer, I would be there every week.

A great place to grab some sweets. My girlfriend and I had a great time taking one of their…read more classes.

Nonnie made an awesome banana cream pie for my husband's birthday. Whipped cream topping was so…read moredelicious and thick. You could tell it was homemade with love.

"My grandma and your grandma Were sittin' by the fire…read moreMy grandma told your grandma "I'm gonna set your flag on fire" (Dr. John) Abuela, Bubbe, Grand-mère, Oma, Avó, Obā-chan, Nǎi Nai, or Ammamma are terms of endearment to say "Grandma" around the globe. In Italy, the word is "Nonnie" which just happens to be the name of an amazing Italian bakery we visited today. To be honest, calling Nonni's a "bakery" really shortchanges Grandma, because it is SO much more than that. Yes, of course they sell an incredible variety of beautifully crafted cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and cannolis, but you can also buy breakfast sandwiches, pizza, stromboli, arancino, stuffed breads, grinders, chicken cutlets and more. Their store is awesome, and you'll find yourself staring at their showcases and refrigerated cases. Service is top notch, with plenty of helpful and smiling folks helping you. We picked up an eclectic group of odds and ends - croissants, donuts, danishes, and a big arancini stuffed with meat and vegetables. We attacked that first as an appetizer with dinner, and it was terrific. I can't wait to sample the rest of their wares. PRO TIP Their Italian cookies look amazing, and we will definitely be back to supply our Thanksgiving dessert table with their Rainbow and Birthday Cake cookie cubes.

Doro Marketplace was my go-to when living in CT to grab a latte with friends. Now that I no longer…read morelive in the area, it's one of my favorite places to stop whenever I'm back visiting. The market has a warm, lively atmosphere and feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The staff is friendly and efficient, even when it's busy. The food is excellent, with a great variety of fresh sandwiches, salads and an impressive selection of pastries that are hard to resist. The scones are perfectly baked-soft and puffy in the center with a crisp outer crust. The cookies are enormous and packed with chocolate chips. On my most recent visit, it was extremely busy and there was a bit of a wait for my latte, but it was well worth it. The vanilla latte was hot, flavorful and filled to the top-just the way I like it. Doro Marketplace continues to be a must-stop for me whenever I'm back in the area, and I always look forward to returning. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.

I made another visit here for lunch on a weekday and the place was far less crowded & wait was far…read moremore reasonable I got a pastrami sandwich and a creme brûlée latte. The sandwich was solid, but wasn't anything to write home about. The latte was great however.

Mitali was amazing to work with! I reached out to her at short notice to make cupcakes for my son's…read morebirthday. She offered me 8 different flavors for the 5 dozen she was baking. The morning of his birthday I mentioned to her that the florist had canceled the balloon delivery. She said no worries - she would pick up a bunch of birthday balloons to deliver with the cupcakes. She was so easy to communicate with and so over the top helpful! Thank you!!

I found miltali less than a week before my event. She replied quickly and was very nice and…read moreprofessional. I had also heard from another cup cake place and she was cold, and more interested in telling me what she will do and getting a down payment. Miltali was friendly. I ordered 8 dozen and she threw in extra dozen for free. $30/dozen. They looked really nice. We picked them up but they deliver for fee, would have been $10 for my distance. I also got to choose any flavors. I chose strawberry vanilla choc and red velvet. They were decorated nicely. I would use her again. Guests said they were yummy.

Ordered a cake for my son's birthday, it was delivered to my door on the day of the party and…read moreeveryone loved it. Would buy again.

From the owner: Home baker based in CT. I focus on custom orders for all occasions. I’m most known for my not so…read moresweet frosting.

Place is great I have been to both the Avon and the West Hartford locations…read more Loved the chocolate chip cookies, sour dough bread and the baguettes. Think people are hating this place because they are comparing the food to Stop & Shop. The taste is pretty different. Sour Dough from NY, Vermont that was "baked today" but feels half frozen is $7 at Whole Foods ... so complaining about $10 for a local one is kind of wild. Yesterday I had a baguette from the West Hartford location. Ate it on the way home. It was so good. Finally tried a sandwich. I had their Turkey Sandwich today. Shit was life changing. Haven't had an experience like that since having a steak at J Gilberts for the first time. It is like wow this is what real food taste like and what our parents & grand parents would eat before everything was mass produced. Everything was local and delicious. Price wise it was $2 more than a regular sized Jersey Mikes Turkey Bacon sandwich. The coffee and the other baked goods I thought were just ok but their bread, cookies and sandwiches are incredible.

This place is obscure and a little bit hard to find unless you have navigation!…read more But once you find the front door and walk through, you are greeted warmly with many smiles from the workers, and the smell of fresh baked goods I came specifically for the sourdough bread and there it was sitting in the showcase ready to rock! I purchased a sliced loaf As I was looking through the showcase, I saw these blueberry scones that looked beautiful, and the love was showing through. They were talking to me. I said to the friendly server "I'll take three!" This place is a must try and a hidden gem for all to visit at least once! Here, take my money! I will be back!