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    Small State Provisions

    4.4 (49 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    whole milk latte
    Jennifer P.

    Back home, and my favorite part about New England are the quaint coffee shops that make me feel like I'm in an overcast day of Gilmore Girls. I can't write enough good things about my first impression of Small State Provisions. I have many go-to's for local coffee shops around here, and somehow it's trumped them all. The real kicker for me along with the quality, energy of the shop, and delicious flavors... is the affordability. I got a large, frothy, whole-milk latte and a gooey molasses cookie for the price of what would be one grande latte at Starbucks. I was able to get my work done and enjoy the atmosphere with one of my new favorite lattes to date! And the team was so kind. Kudos!

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    Dan R.

    "Well from small things, mama Big things one day come" (Bruce Springsteen) We had a lovely visit and breakfast at Small State! As we walked in we were greeted by a super friendly young lady who guided us through the day's pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I was pretty hungry so checked out their two breakfast sandwiches. One was a traditional egg and cheese, but the other one was a Jambon Beurre that caught my eye. It was a baguette with ham, cheese and butter. Not exactly a low calorie option, but holy cannoli was it great. The roll was a great combination of crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a pretty thick combination of ham and cheese nestled inside the buttered baguette. It was $9 and I thought it was a pretty great value. My wife went with a blueberry scone ($4) that she enjoyed as well. Our two coffees were a reasonable $2 apiece. We sat at a table for two inside, and noticed they had a few outside tables as well. Small State also sells a nice variety of Sourdough Breads, Baguettes, a Rosemary Focaccia, a Japanese Milk Bread, plus scones, muffins, a Banana Bread, a Gluten Free Cake, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chewy Ginger Cookies, those two Breakfast Sandwiches, and some lunch sandwiches (how about a Curry Roasted Cauliflower 'Banh Mi')? I also heard they make pizzas once a week, so you can bring that next door to the Hopmeadow Brewery and enjoy the Nobel Prize winning combination of pizza and beer.

    Blondie
    Jason P.

    I've been a Small State fan since the early GastroPark days and I visited in Weekend No. 2 of the new Avon launch. Small State is a craft bakery that focuses on a smaller number of high quality baked goods compared to some other bakeries with more variety. In their earliest days, sourdough bread was a particular focus, but their expanded offerings include things such as scones, muffins, cookies, milk bread, baguettes, cinnamon rolls, occasional pizza nights, vegetarian sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, granola, etc. In my experience, they execute at a very high level. Those used to waiting their turn to walk through the thin Small State door at GastroPark, will appreciate the large Avon space. You can see the available baked goods as you wait in line. There are also several tables for dine in. On my visit to Avon, I bought a loaf of milk bread, 3 cinnamon rolls with cherry icing, a blondie, a cheddar pecan scone and a chocolate chip cookie. All of these items were great. I'm not a pro baker, but I think Small State typically tries to start with a sourdough base when possible. Their chocolate chip cookies have visible salt crystals, and the sweet salt contrast is awesome. The crispy scone is one of my favorites and has great dairy and salt flavor. This was my first time ordering their milk bread, which I believe is a Japanese style of white bread. The large golden loaf had a three ring circus of a top, and it was delicious as thick buttered toast. The cherry icing on the cinnamon roll was vibrant, organic and tasty. The blondie was soft, crumbly deliciousness. The Avon Small State sells coffee beverages made with coffee beans roasted by their GastroPark neighbor Alvarium. They also sell the Alvarium beans. Alvarium is one of my favorite CT Roasters and my black cold brew was very good. I applaud Small State for their efficiency in managing a large number of customers. The line went more quickly than I would have guessed. Small State is off to a great start, and Avon is lucky to have them. Five Starts.

    Dan S.

    It's finally here. We've been waiting for this ever since they announced last year that they were opening. This new place (the original is still operating at GastroPark) is just a gem of a place. It's a bakery/cafe all in one with a ton of baked goods to eat. We stopped by on Day 2 and a Kevin Masse, the owner, was handing out free salted chocolate chip cookies. I had planned to hold on to it but in the time we waited to order, I had scarfed it down. It was so good. Then we had to decide what to order. We got a Japanese Milk Bread for use later. I got a everything scone which was really different and good. While I've had everything bagels, I've never had it with a scone. Thankfully it worked more than it should. It helps the scone is fresh and not dry so it ended up being something I'll get time and again. A little salt, a little sweet. Just really interesting and different. My dining companion got the banana bread. Good stuff. Perhaps the biggest surprise was the coffee which was excellent. I got a cafe americano and it was so smooth and flavorful. Inside has some seating with a bit of an industrial feel. Given the location, I have no doubt I'll be back time and again. This place will be here for a long time.

    Turtle bun, Pride cookie
    Carrie V.

    Small State Provisions is one of my favorite bakeries. The pastries are always a delight and well displayed in a clean, inviting environment with friendly staff always willing to help. They excel at laminated dough pastries, something that is lacking elsewhere in the area. I enthusiastically will drive 30 minutes one-way just to pick up pastries from them on weekends. On top of that, their cinnamon buns are phenomenal--well balanced between salty and sweet and so darn fluffy. Follow their Instagram to get a sneak peek of what they'll be offering daily. Highly recommend.

    Cinnamon bun (this batch was smaller than they usually are)

    Please read the whole review, and the summary can be found at the end! The highlight was the cinnamon bun which is only served on the weekend. The dough and cinnamon sugar mixture are perfectly sweet and moist. The icing is a great compliment to the bun (although, I personally believe it would be even better if the icing was less sweet). I will definitely be back to get more! One related (but separate) thing to note is that the day I went they had the cinnamon rolls half off because they came out smaller. However, in my opinion, this bakery will absolutely have a hit on its hands if it keeps the smaller size and $3 price. It was the perfect size for everyone in my family, and it enabled us to buy a bunch! We also got a few sandwiches to try. The sandwiches that were already prepped for purchase, like the tomato chutney and jambone buerre, tasted great but were smaller than I'd expect for the price (although, to their credit, they use organic ingredients which likely make their products more expensive than other bakeries). We also got the breakfast sandwich which was great and the size was more like what I'd expect! Overall, this place has great food, great customer service, and a great atmosphere. I believe you'd enjoy every single item that this place has to offer!

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    Very delicious sourdough bread, good service. We will return for breakfast, looked great

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    Huge breakfast sandwich very tasty scones and very tasty ham and cheese croissants!! Very fast service a little pricey but well worth it!

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    Highly recommend! Absolutely delicious. Great atmosphere. Great staff. We will be back soon!

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    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!

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    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.

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    This lovely place is already rated one of the top cupcake shops in CT so the 5 stars should come as…read moreNO surprise. Their Avon location is cute and quaint and boy of boy does it smell good when you walk in! I've gone here many times to get some sweet treats for the kids and I. They NEVER disappoint. My daughter usually cons me into getting way more than we need but I'm never truly upset about it because everything is so good. I for one am not a big super sweet frosting person. I've always preferred the whipped cream frosting or cream cheese frosting but their buttercream is something that even I enjoy. They keep their peanut butter options completely separate from the other flavors and even asked if I wanted my peanut butter cupcake in a separate box for allergy purposes. They offer dietary accommodations including gluten free and vegan as well and they have a table of delicious chocolate dipped Oreos and beautiful hot cocoa bombs. There's also an ice cream counter. They even have something for the 4 legged friends!! With multiple locations they are pretty accessible to give a try

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    We love stopping at Dom's Coffee when we are in the Avon area for their unique coffee drinks. Dom's…read morealso serves up many delicious baked goods from large cinnamon rolls to savory scones and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The shop is cozy with additional outdoor seating during the nice weather. It's always crowded, but the line does move fairly quickly. There is hardly seating available especially early morning and prime lunch time. We usually take our things to-go. One of the things that makes Dom's Coffee stand out is their Charcoal Mocha. It's so delicious and the color is beautiful, perfect for a Halloween/fall treat. The mocha has a rich, but there is a hint of coconut flavor--you don't actually taste the charcoal. Another thing that I like is their tea selection and season tea drinks. During my last visit, I had an Apple Pie Chai which paired well with my Pumpkin Scone. My all time favorite was their Blackberry Mint Chai in the spring. I loved how unique it was and the flavors really worked! My dad really loved their grilled cheese sandwich. It had Swiss, cheddar cheese and he added tomatoes. He says that Dom's makes the best grilled cheese which doesn't surprise me because of the Dom's Cheese shop that is located with the coffee shop. The quality of cheese makes a huge difference. If you are near Dom's and looking for some coffee fuel, give them a try. Their ice cream shop is also next door too.

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    Love the atmosphere, pastries and mission of this spot: "inclusive coffee café employing people…read morewith and without intellectual and developmental disabilities and demonstrates the possibilities in all of us." Their mission is imbued in their staff, products, how they set up their space, and how you order. We came here for breakfast on a weekday and had a lovely experience. They have breakfast and lunch cafe menus (+catering), yummy pastries (cookies, muffins and scones) and various coffees and drinks. We enjoyed the omelette (if you order more than 3 ingredients there's a charge) and the village breakfast which was eggs, potatoes (slightly blackened), sourdough toast (or wheat) and bacon. Prices are fairly standard ($11-14) and portions not very large. The panetonne, toasted coconut, and chocolate chip scones ($5 each) were all good and baked well. The honey latte and hot chocolate (most drinks are $4-8) were also very creamy and delicious, though slightly too sweet for our tastes (made it taste good though!) You order at the counter and then take a table and place a marker with nice words like "love" and then your food is brought to you. The actual space is very inviting, with lots of nooks and crannies (tables with chairs, couches, a fireplace). They also sell t-shirts ($30) and sweatshirts ($40-50?) which are pretty soft material, as well as ground coffee, cards, granola, etc. The other half of their space is their homemade pasta place so it's a unique layout and looked fun as well. There were plenty of customers cycling in and out, many sitting down with a warm drink and a pastry. Parking isn't huge but was not super super small but could be an issue if they got an influx of folks hanging out. Wouldn't blame them though because it's a comfortable place with free wifi. Looking forward to returning! Shopping like Whole Foods, walmart, and Shop Rite are all within a few miles.

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    Small State Provisions - cafes - Updated May 2026

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