Fresh food, easy service and decently priced. Matcha latte was mediocre at best , mostly milk.read more

Went in for a quick lunch on a Sunday and while it was busy, there were still tables open both…read moreinside and outside. I've been wanting to check them out for a while and am so glad to have finally done so! Inside is super cute and like I said, plenty of seating! Our food was fresh and prepared quickly. I had the doro chicken bowl and subbed quinoa for the rice. My boyfriend had the chicken parm on a croissant. Both were very good and great portion size for the price! The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, quinoa was perfectly cooked and the veggies so fresh! Not pictured is the chocolate chip cookie we split which was fantastic! Chewy and soft with great flavor! Can't wait to go back!

Best donuts in Connecticut. Kind of shocked I slept on this place for so long. Huge, sweet,…read morecreative, gorgeous donuts with great service in a clean old school setting. Can't recommend enough.

"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.

Driven by this place plenty of times over the years but never went in until recently. Glad I did,…read moreI was not aware of this bakery's game. The breakfast sandwich was very simple (egg, ham and cheese) but on their bread, very delicious. Ladies working there super nice and the cookies and other pastries were delicious. Palmeras were fire!

Friendly staff but not a big offering of fresh baked goods. Alot of the items bought such as…read morecookies and custard cones were not fresh. Appears to be made in bulk and stored until sold. Small hole in the wall that is in a small strip. Kept neat and tidy . Their decorated cookies are pretty and taste good.

Amazing pastries and staff. Get there early because they sell out…read more There are some reviews that slam the fact they sell out quick., but what would you want- pastries do good they sell out or stuff that sits in the case because it's Meh? Stop by and support a local business... you won't regret it.

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.

Come here for coffee and the best sourdough bread. So lucky to get to enjoy this place. Everyone…read morewas friendly.

I am a huge fan of Small State Provisions. Personally, I prefer the Avon location, more for its…read moreenvironment and I also find the pastries to wow a bit more there. I have had a few of the same items at both locations and have found the ones from Gastropark to be slightly below Avon's standard. The banana bread is a favorite, as well as the chocolate chip cookies. I have liked certain flavors of muffins, but generally I find them dry, as well as smaller and more expensive than competitors'. Admittedly, I'm a muffin fanatic and have a very high standard. The almond croissant is good, but can run a bit greasy/heavy for my taste. Another star, though, would be their breakfast sandwich on their own focaccia. Their breads are consistently top tier, and the fluffy eggs and accoutrements are perfectly proportioned and well prepared. I like the blueberry scones as well. Tremendous flake and texture. Very blueberry forward. Their prices are on the high side, except for a few exceptions like the cookies. I know they use extremely high quality ingredients, so they are surely justified, but there are many places around where I can get pastries that I personally prefer for less. Everyone is always very nice there, usually pretty quiet and transactional, but no complaints in that department. They make it a point to be a safe space for all. I don't feel as comfortable hanging in an open food hall type space like that of Gastropark, so I generally take my baked goods to go (or just go to the Avon location, which again, I prefer), but that's a matter of personal preference. There is plenty of space to eat there, and many other people love it. Not a knock. So with all of that said, I think 4 stars is fair. Avon gets a 5, so I would recommend you visit that location whenever possible. But, I do like this one enough to stop on occasion. They are a great business you should definitely support.

My Italian Grandpa has always said these are the best cannolis so you know it must be true. We…read morepicked some up yesterday and they definitely did not disappoint! The ricotta filled with chocolate chips are so good. Mini cannolis are $2.50 each. The perfect treat

I love the pastries here. Everything I go it reminds me of the north end in Boston. They have a lot…read moreof different pastries to choose from but my favorite are the cannolis. The staff and atmosphere is great and not a bad location. I highly recommend this place.

I had a wonderful first experience at Taste by Spellbound. While I had never been or tasted their…read moretreats myself, I have heard great things for a long time and followed them online. After eyeing many specials in the past, finally came a sundae special that was simply too impressive seeming, and raved about specifically, to pass on. It was their bruleed banana sundae. It featured a base of warm banana bread, then soft serve, biscoff sauce, caramel, whipped cream, bruleed bananas, feuilletine, and sea salt. It was to die for. I was surprised by how light it was, and the sweetness was not over powering. Absolutely delightful. I brought some other goodies to family, and each was adored. A chocolate brookie, salted honey macadamia bar, and a salted caramel macaron. I tasted and was quite impressed by the macadamia bar. I believe it was a shortbread base and the use of honey vs a heavier alternative or caramel kept it from being a sugar a bomb, which I quite liked. It was another well balanced treat. The blueberry lemonade was also quite tasty. I loved the interior space. It's quite spacious with plenty of seating to sit with your treats and enjoy them there. I think that sets them apart from a lot of the other sweet shops in the area. Everyone there was super helpful and cheerful. I really did just love my time there. Great place. Would definitely recommend a stop in!

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!

I went here for a lunch meeting and was pleasantly surprised. It's what I imagine Panera might have…read morebeen before it became Panera. Service is friendly. Everything behind and in front of the counter is neatly arranged. There is seating on the second floor besides the limited tables opposite the counter downstairs. Business is booming at lunch, and with good reason. The roast chicken cobb salad was delicious--all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful and their Green Goddess dressing was phenomenal! Their iced London Fog was also very good. Wasn't as crazy about the bagel I took home, but I'm biased because if it's not a kettle-cooked, New York bagel, it just isn't the same for me. But this is West Hartford, not Westchester or Fairfield County, and there's a different expectation there, so I'll let it slide. ;)

This is my favorite place to keep Coming back to, spending…read moretoo much money on a mediocre sandwich, and then acting surprised when I'm left disappointed. Service is fast and very friendly. Food is seriously overpriced and underwhelming. The bakery items are typically very good though as are the cafe items. The chicken ceasar wrap is a wrap with chicken and lettuce and tomatoes that happens to also have ceasar dressing in it. The curry chicken salad is lackluster. I've eaten here many times and have never been blown away--more so mad at myself for trying it again and again.

I'm newish to the area and I've been hearing a buzz about this place for a while, so I had to check…read moreit out. There are two locations but the one in Canton is temporarily closed. This one is located in Avon in the Old Avon Village plaza. There were plenty of parking when I went. The bakery is pretty spacious with some tables and seats. The display was filled with delicious looking cupcakes and other treats. They are known for their cupcakes. I got a few different ones to try with my family; the Oreo, funfetti, and brownie flavors. We were all very happy with the outcome; they were moist and up there with the best cupcakes I've had in a while. They also have gluten free, vegan, mini cupcakes, and cupcakes kits. Other treat options were the chocolate covered Oreos and cannoli chips and dip. I bought a few of those Oreos and they didn't disappoint. I can't wait to go back and try out more treats!

Pretty, tasty cupcakes in a miriad of flavors…read more In the area, so decided to try out a bakery I've had my eye on. This place wears its sweets on its sleeves. The entire place screams "we're a sweets place" Which I appreciate. Tons of different cupcakes and confections adorn the displays, and I let the girlfriend pick a pack. The cupcakes were very light but sturdy. Kind of like a angels food cake without the hard exterior and not as chewy. The frosting was very dense, like disks of buttercream on each cupcake. The flavors were well balanced, the filled cupcakes had a creamy curd which didn't make the cupcake soggy. They were sweet, but not overbearingly sweet. Price came out to about 21 dollars for 6. Not too bad for the quality. These are good cupcakes, but not the best I have ever had. The dense frosting detracts from the soft crumb of the cupcake, which makes it easier to eat but also makes it less cohesive. Make no mistake, they are a very good cupcake and one of the few places in CT dedicated to the craft. If you need cupcakes, this is a good choice. For me, it needs a little more balannce

I was fortunate enough to receive a birthday cake as a gift from my daughter for my birthday…read moreyesterday. The gift was delivered exactly during the timeframe my daughter told me a gift would arrive. So I would say this was excellent service. The cake was so pretty I didn't want to dismantle it. And, most importantly it is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the white chocolate raspberry cake! YUM!

I came here from a free bundtlet for my birthday after hearing from a friend it was good! The…read morebundtlet exceeded my expectations. I got confetti and the cake was moist. It looks like there's not a lot of frosting on the cake but it seems appropriate to me. The staff were nice and helpful! I would definitely try this again!