Stopped in recently to check out how heavenly the bread was. The attendant was super friendly and…read moreoffered to make a variety of sandwiches she had available, breakfast or lunch. I ordered the Cuban and bread pudding. My wife absolutely loved the Cuban, complimenting the bread and pork. I wasn't the biggest fan of the bread pudding, it reminded me more of a flan texture. Will check them out again for their breakfast sandwiches.

I stopped in earlier today for a breakfast sandwich. The last two encounters I have had here were…read more disgusting. I placed my order and received my sandwich. Reader, the receipt had a separate charge for the bread. Are they kidding??? I ate half. I liked the combination I chose. I don't think I will go back. I hate being ripped off. So long unheavenly bakery.

First time I tried Modern Pastry was in the Boston location. The Lobster Tail pastry are huge! It…read moreliterally took three days to finish it, sharing it as well! I wish they could find a way to ship to California! We were staying in New Jersey and seen this location was close enough to take a nice 2+ hour drive to get some pastry! I called ahead to secure my lobster tails and they had 3 different flavors so of course I had to try them all to make my trip worthwhile. The Pistachio was my favorite! The lady happily took my order and I didn't even have to prepay for my order. I'm sure glad I called it in. When I arrived another lady bought up the rest in the case, mine were boxed up ready to go! Very friendly staff let us use the facilities as we had been on the road for a while. Everything was clean and smelled amazing!

I visited modern pastry in Boston and was very pleased. I expected the same quality here and was…read morevery disappointed. I went shortly before they closed, and while they still had product, much of it felt very stale. When I asked what some of the treats were as I wanted to try a variety of "new" things, I felt I was being a bother and they just wanted me to hurry up and get out. I will go back to my favorite place in the city and skip this the next time I pass through.

I recently attended an event at Bloom Bake Shop, and it was such a lovely experience. They have a…read morecozy little area upstairs that's perfect for small gatherings, complete with a comfy couch and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Afterwards I stay downstairs and experienced the coffee shop. I ordered a gluten-free breakfast sandwich, which was really good. The bread was a bit firm, but I actually appreciated that since most gluten-free bread tends to fall apart. This one held up nicely. My honey latte was absolutely delicious, smooth, perfectly sweet, and beautifully made. There's also a cute outdoor seating area, great for relaxing with coffee on a nice day. Parking is on the street around the corner, since the street the shop is on is closed to cars and open to pedestrians only, which adds to the charm of the area. You order at the counter, get a number, and they bring your food right to your table. When you're finished, you clear your own dishes to the bin, which keeps the place tidy. I also noticed the staff going around regularly wiping tables and keeping everything clean and welcoming. Overall, Bloom Bake Shop has a great vibe, tasty food, and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out!

"Rise up this morning, smiled with the rising sun Three…read morelittle birds pitch by my doorstep Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true Saying, "This is my message to you" (Bob Marley) As my friend Ana B. pointed out, the Bloom Bake Shop is a Triple Threat with three different personalities. Is it a flower shop? Is it a coffee shop? Is it a bakery? Of course, it's all three. We popped in a little before their 1:00 Sunday closing today, and the only bakery items remaining were four lemon blueberry scones. We scooped up two of them at $3.75 each. Now a scone isn't always a scone. Some have the density and weight of a doorstop or a hockey puck. Not these, they were as good as any scone we've ever sampled. They were soft, fresh, and bursting with lemon and blueberry fruit and taste. They were exceptionally great. The interior was very pretty with flower displays, booths, tables, and plenty of goodies for sale like bags of granola, pastries, and sandwiches. The exterior dining patio was packed with customers finishing off their lunches or late breakfasts while sipping their coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Thank you, Bloom Bake Shop, for a very enjoyable visit.

Chimirris is my go to for a family event or if I need to bring something somewhere.. this is the…read moreplace! Our family loves all If their cakes because they always taste very good , not dry. When you go In, the girls are always so sweet and helpful. A favorite is the cannoli cake and the chocolate cream ( unsure of what flavor) . But they said they were excellent. I can't eat them But they do look so good!! They also sell cookies , whole cakes and more. Chimirris is open everyday except for Mondays until 6 pm which is helpful.

Delicious, delectable, decadent, delightful. Italian pastry shop in a strip mall in Wethersfield…read more(and looking for a wedding cake decorator). Their butter cookie assortment was excellent, cannolis were nice and fresh w many options. One small quibble - $35/lb for pignoli cookies. I know the nuts have increased in price, but this seemed a bit exorbitant, especially compared to several other Italian bakeries in northern CT. But they were delicious. 4 stars

Mozzicato's is a true Hartford staple. Mozzicato - De Pasquale's Bakery & Pastry Shop on Franklin…read moreAvenue sets a standard that most spots just can't touch. While the pastries are classic and exactly what you'd expect from a high-caliber Italian bakery, the real gem is the Italian ice located in the cafe. Good lord, the flavors and quality are on a different level--this isn't that Rita's or DQ garbage. The chocolate and strawberry combination is specifically incredible, honestly better than Godiva chocolate-covered strawberries. It provides that deep, rich profile and authentic taste that defines their Itallian vibe. One professional tip for anyone stopping by: bring cash. The cafe doesn't accept cards, and you don't want to be the one standing there empty-handed when you're that close to the best Italian ice on the planet

Omg this place is to die for! We were in town and were told to try this place and I'm so glad we…read morewent. This place is so busy which speaks to how bomb their bakery items are. I think we were being greedy and ordered the pizza bread, stuffed croissant and carrot cake. The pizza bread, the cake and stuffed croissant was bomb! The cake was moist and the frosting was not too sweet. The service is to die for as the staff are friendly and helpful with all your questions. I can't wait to go back to eat this again. lol

Good but basic coffee and matcha…read more Came here on the hunt for coffee spots. Generally don't like going into Hartford, but figured it was early enough to avoid the major crowds and traffic. When I first got here, the barista was not ready to take orders yet, so I sat down while they prepped for the day. After about 15 minutes they were ready, so I ordered a basic latte and sat back down. The coffee bar has no food and only coffee and matcha drinks, relying on other businesses to fill that gap when they don't offer food at the primary location. The hours on Saturday don't match up with the other local businesses, so it leads to the ability to get coffee but not food till at least an hours time from open. The latte was basic, coffee is of a decent quality and the milk was frothy. No real design work beyond a basic onion off-center. They had one special latte, a pb&j inspired iced latte. Opted against, since they were still prepping for those orders when I went to order. It's functional coffee for the area. Not bad but not special either. It's a place to get a cup of joe on Pratt street, and it's good coffee but nothing to call home about.

The BOP coffee is located adjunct to Refugee Tattoos on Pratt Street in Downtown Hartford. There is…read morea platform that makes it appear as a winding ramp immediately after entering the shop, sort of shaping the room to make you end up at The BOP counter which is exactly where I wanted to be. You most certainly need not take it though and take a step the other way into Refugee Tattoos side. I got myself a double espresso with a pump of vanilla. I think I could've done without since it wasn't sweet. I want to visit again and have it one more time! The barista was lovely and she didn't rush me at all as I made my choice. She also made great recommendations. It was nice and quiet in the studio though that's not to say they didn't have any other clients beyond the curtain. Everyone was friendly.

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.

The best sandwich can be found at this corner spot inside the Gastropub. The baguette is crunchy on…read morethe outside just the way I love it. The sweet tomato chutney is a perfect combo for the cheddar cheese ! They also have a ham sandwich and a cauliflower banh mi. Grab a coffee at Alvarium Toasting Company and it's a perfect lunch

I can't believe I've slept on small state provisions for so long! I'm a casual diner at gastropark…read morebut I always miss out on the hours for the bakery. I recently grabbed a loaf of sourdough for Super Bowl Sunday, When I got home, I used the sourdough for my garlic cheese bread recipe. THE BREAD was FIRE!!!!! It was super fresh and toasted perfectly. I don't want to forget about the cheddar and pecan scone I got either. The cheddar and pecans perfectly complimented each other. When you add their jalapeño jelly, the flavors just go to another level. If you like freshly baked items, stop by gastropark and check them out.

This place looks like it is shutting down The bakery choices were limited and what we picked…read moreseemed old. The eclair had a strange yellow filling and the cannoli filling was dry They also forgot one of the items we ordered All of the coolers that had frozen food were empty as was the display that used to have their stuffed breads There wasn't any signage to explain the empty displays I don't know what is up but it isn't the bakery it used to be

Wonderful cappuccino and biscotti Delicious soups and salads…read moreAmazing birthday cakes I have been going here for over 30 years

"You need meat, go to the market You need bread, try the…read morebakery You need love, don't go no further Just come on home to me" (Muddy Waters) Elmwood Pastry Shop is a local institution -around for nearly 80 years! When my wife worked in West Hartford, Elmwood was a popular office destination for lunch, because they gave you a free cookie with every sandwich! Their menu is an embarrassment of tempting riches, with pastries, pies, deli and breakfast sandwiches, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, full cakes, breads, and rolls of every flavor and description. We stopped in yesterday for a few assorted odds and ends- cookies, donuts, and a wonderful loaf of soft rye bread. There are plenty of old-time bakeries across Connecticut, and like everyone, I'm sure you have your favorites. Elmwood should be on your list, too.

Old time bakery, the way all baked goodies should be. Staff are friendly, but sometimes can be…read morestraight forward given their early and long hours. Comfortable seating and tasty breakfast/lunch treats for each table and many regulars. Xoxo, Elmwood Pastry!