Ana Parzych was featured on a Food Network Challenge a few years ago, but I didn't see her episode…read moreuntil after we'd used her for our wedding. Unfortunately she didn't win, but she should have! We live in CA and got married in CT, where my husband is from. We could not do an in-person tasting, so Ana had our cake samples overnighted to us in California. We did all of our communication via email. I was able to tell her exactly what I wanted without ever meeting her in person, and she was able to translate it absolutely perfectly into the cake of our dreams. She even developed a recipe for both the cake and the buttercream because the flavors we wanted were not offered at the time of our wedding. We had a fairly limited budget for the cake (700 or so for 100 guests) but the cake looked like it cost thousands of dollars, and was as delicious on the inside as it was beautiful. The sugar flowers looked real, and we even tried the fondant, which was delicious, even though everyone says its for decoration only. Planning a wedding from 4000 miles away is stressful enough- it was so nice to have a vendor who truly took the time to listen to what we wanted and help us come up with something absolutely perfect for our wedding. I would absolutely recommend Ana and her entire staff, and am honored to have had one of her creations as the centerpiece of my wedding.

From the owner: Ana Parzych Cakes is a Connecticut wedding cake studio that specializes in creating one-of-a-kind…read morelavish custom wedding cakes. Sugar artist Ana Parzych has been designing wedding cakes in Connecticut since 2006, and her reputation for impeccable design and service continues to grow. Each wedding cake is custom-designed to reflect the client's vision and personal style, while perfectly complementing the event decor. All cakes and fillings are made fresh, from only the finest natural ingredients, and all flowers and decorations are hand-crafted from sugar. Ana Parzych Cakes has three studios available for consultations and cake tastings, conveniently located in Cheshire CT and Greenwich, CT and Midtown Manhattan in NYC. Ana Parzych Cakes services weddings and events in Connecticut, the greater NYC area, MA, and RI, and is available for assignment worldwide.

Reminds me of an old fashioned bakery we would go to after church to get coffee cake and rolls…read more Carrot cake is excellent with real walnuts and cream cheese frosting. Staff are great, orders ready on time and if you pay cash a small discount. The ambiance is pretty blah. Maybe put some money into how the place looks. It's hard to tell from the outside where it is and is it open. Locals flock to it and I found out word of mouth.

Good service Excellent pastries…read moreGreat location Ample parking Friendly staff Need I say more?

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.

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!

When you want something truly exceptional - artful, thoughtfully designed, and as tasty as it is…read morebeautiful - Sassy Mama delivers. I was looking for a stunning and delicious cake for my mom's 80th birthday, and I was absolutely delighted with the result. From the moment I walked into the shop, I knew I was in the right place. Lori greeted me warmly and generously took the time to talk through exactly what I was hoping for. It was such a refreshing change from the usual "hurry up" and "good enough" experience I often encounter when searching for something that matters deeply to me, even if it may not seem as significant to the person helping. Lori was attentive to every detail in the most efficient way. She guided me through decisions without ever being pushy, offered recommendations that were perfectly suited to my needs, and ultimately created one of the most beautiful - and most delicious - cakes I've ever had. She also packaged it carefully for the three-hour drive to New Jersey and thoughtfully accounted for potential January weather complications ahead of the party. My mother was truly blown away by the piano keyboard and hydrangea flower decorations, and our guests raved about the chocolate raspberry buttercream cake, as well as the salted caramel and vanilla cupcakes. Thank you, Lori, for an exceptional bakery experience at every level.

Exceptional! I highly recommend this place! The owner, Lori, is a beautiful woman with warm…read morewelcoming energy. The little shop is full of warmth. I had three of their cupcakes, and they were amazing! Don't miss the Nutella cupcake! Lori learned all the recipes from her grandmothers and mother. The cupcakes were moist and fresh, the frosting and topping just perfect! Don't miss this gem even if you have to drive a little bit to get here! Oh, and ask Lori to show you the family cookbook she made with her mother. Very special place!

Food: 9/10 Everything I ordered was great!…read more Service: 9/10 It was quick and efficient. Ambiance: 8/10 It smelled sweet and yummy. No tables or chairs though...more like a grab and go type of place.

I happened upon Sweet Mary's Bakery when I was walking to my car. I was surprised to find a New…read moreHaven Bakery I hadn't heard of. So I visited. Sweet Mary's is lovely inside. I noticed a reference to the fact that they have cooking classes. There were two to three people working. Two people, perhaps the owners, seemed like they were training a third person. In any event, everyone was very nice and helpful. In terms of baked goods, the most visible things were two glass cases of many cupcake flavors. I also noticed some cookies. I should note that when I visited, the colleges were on break. I'm not sure if they have more options when the colleges are in session. The cupcakes looked outstanding. Well iced. Nice colors. I ordered a lemon cupcake, and a chocolate peanut butter cupcake. I had parts of both. The cake was very fresh. The peanut butter icing was delicious. The lemon icing/curd was delicious too. My only other comment is that certain parts of the yellow lemon cake were a bit dry, but it wasn't noticeable when the bites contained icing. I'd definitely return to try more things. I've seen references to macarons, and that definitely intrigues me. 4.5 Stars

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.

This is one of the best bakeries. Their treats are so buttery and taste absolutely delightful…read more Everything is so beautiful and gives the look of artistry. I love the pineapple coconut cookies. I've eaten them for years. They are delicate yet the flavor of pineapple and coconut work so well together. The cookies are moist and soft. They are such a joy to bite into. This day I also tried the toasted almond cupcake. While beautiful, it was extremely sweet, even for me. I couldn't eat it in one sitting. I don't think I'd ever purchase it again. It does remind you of the good humor toasted almond ice cream bars that were discontinued. But I just wish the topping wasn't so sweet. The cake was blander to complement the icing but it just wasn't for me. If you are looking to host an event or surprise a friend, i think treats from this bakery say I love you! There is so much variety that you should be able to find something for anyone. I took one star off because the staff isn't too conversational which takes away from the experience. .

So very disappointed! It has been years since I bought a cake at Sweet Maria's. 2 of my kids have…read morebirthday's this month so I figured why not. Besides the fact that I spent 62.00 on an 8inch round very berry cake was ridiculous in itself. The cake was nothing like I remember it being years ago. By far the worst frosting I have ever had. You know it is bad when 15 people took a slice and most of it ended up in the garbage. The frosting was nasty. My daughter said it tasted like wax smells. It tasted nothing like whipped cream. Way over priced not worth it. I will be calling tomorrow to let them know how horrible it was.

Absolutely amazing, I loved my wedding cake and cupcakes. Great customer service,cake was sooo…read moredelicious and fresh, Steve made my wedding extra special. Definitely recommend!!!! All of our guests requested seconds and took some home. Thank you Steve

Simply the most beautiful cake in all the land. Made with artistic precision. Delivery was…read moreimpeccable. The service was over the moon with the strange requests I had. Steve made a once-in-a-lifetime event even more meaningful with his cake. I will be forever grateful for Steve and all he did.