A spell was casted on me... 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! read more

Taste By Spellbound - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

When it comes to their desserts, calling ahead and ordering may be the way to go. I'm not a coffee drinker 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. read more

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Taste by Spellboud is one of the most beautiful coffee shops in town. They make delicious coffee and the best macarons. Today I stopped by their equally beautiful location in Avon. The Avon location is the original, this is where they bake the macarons, cupcakes, cookies and cakes, and distribute them to the other two stores. It is so beautiful inside. The walls are light blue, with a variety of framed art pieces. They of course had some delicious macaroons and cupcakes. Unfortunately at this location their selection of coffee drinks is very limited. They don't do cappuccinos or lattes, just good old basic coffee. They also don't offer any flavors. So I got a coffee and my mom got their hot hibiscus tea. This coffee was solid. The tea was also pretty good. It would be nice if they could add some more variety to their coffee menu. Their sweet treats are out of this world tasty! read more

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Just saw the article about the bear visit. POOR BEAR!!!! He/She/They had to eat cupcakes loaded with bad attitude. This bakery is cute with very limited selection. The atmosphere is so unpleasant it makes shopping uncomfortable. Owner needs an attitude adjustment. One visit was enough for me, there are better options in town. read more

Taste By Spellbound - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

Delicious bundle of treats. All were soo good but really loved the bar- I can't remember what it is called but almost a molasses carrot consistency but was soo good and able to have at multiple occasions because so rich. Really love the choices and options here. Recommend read more

Taste By Spellbound - Variety of sweets - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

My family and I love taste by spellbound. We come here often, but this was the first year we had actually pre-ordered a cake. It was absolutely delicious and obviously came out absolutely beautiful. This is also a cake that they had on their Mother's Day menu a few years back... I promise it's absolutely worth it. The cakes are also very large and can feed a lot of people so if there's only a few if you just be prepared for leftovers :-) read more

Taste By Spellbound - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

Everything is good. Always in all ways. I've tried everything but ice cream, and anything they attempt is well done. Get whatever looks good and you won't be sorry. Go earlier in the day for a better selection, as they sell out. read more

June 11 my wife's Birthday came to sit down and chill with the wife get a couple of cupcakes and at 2:30 they were out of almost everything just very disappointed. read more

When the actually have cupcakes, they are my favorite. Not enormous or overly sweet. BUT....I've stopped visiting for a few reasons. 1. Their hours are spotty and the shop decor is sparse and depressing. 2. Their attitudes are the WORST. Getting a treat like cupcakes (especially such delicious ones!) should be fun. These ladies do not greet you, rarely smile, don't make small talk and definitely make me feel like they don't want me there. 3. The selection. The past several times I visited I either walked away with nothing because they only had two weird flavors available or I bought whatever they had just because I felt strange walking out. 4. We purchased a custom cake for our daughter's birthday and we're shocked by how disappointing it was. It looked ok but it was dry and the icing was falling off in chunks during her party. Honestly, Taste's cupcakes are amazing and I don't think anyone else around can top them. But until they get their other issues ironed out, I'll pass. read more

The Taste by Spellbound team provided mini desserts for our wedding welcome event as well as our wedding cake and cookies we gave as wedding favors; we cannot recommend them enough. Working with Miriam on the details of our order was a breeze, and the quality of the baked goods is unmatched. Guests raved about the mini cupcakes and macarons at the welcome event. Our wedding cake was beautiful (and exactly what we envisioned); but more importantly to us, it was delicious! read more

"She held me spellbound in the night Dancing shadows and firelight" (Witchy Woman -The Eagles) Spellbound is a very appropriate word for this bakery, because when you open their door and walk in... yes...you will be spellbound by the sights and smells of their products. Good luck showing buying restraint here! When you walk in, you'll see a big production area on the left where the cakes, mini-desserts, cookie-wiches, macarons, cupcakes, bar bakes, and cookies are created. Many of these products are behind glass in a showcase counter straight ahead, and on the right you'll see a small dining area with tables and chairs. I had intended to pick up a few desserts for New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. So for the two of us, I planned on buying... what... maybe 4 or 5 things? Well, here's where that lack of buying restraint came in. My willpower deficiency led to buying two apple crisp specials, two coffeecake bars, and five bars. At least I have the rest of the year to make up for that lack of willpower. Here is the chronological order in which we sampled our haul. Apple Crisp Cups- Excellent!! Sweet and gooey (was that a caramel glaze swirled around in there?) they were decadently outstanding. Coffee Cake Bars - Better than any coffee cake you ever had. I loved the crumb topping -harder and crunchier and thicker than what I'm used to, it was sweet and full of cinnamon flavor. I loved the contrast between the soft cake and crunchy topping. Peanut Butter Caramel Bars - Crazy delicious! Sweet gooey and lots of peanut flavor. Salted Caramel Bars - Great! Soft and chewy with a nice contrast of sweet and salty. They pack a ton of flavor. Mexican Chocolate Bars -Intense chocolate cinnamon flavor with a nice chocolate fudge glaze and a hint of cayenne. Very yummy read more

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Surprised to see just under 4 stars here. We're not a huge cupcake family, but we get all of our other treats here - cookies, macarons, bars, cake popsicles, truffles, etc and they are incredible! read more

This is a cute clean little bakery. There weren't too many people when we went. Service was quick and friendly. We were curious about some different macarons and cupcakes. I got the raspberry rose and chocolate macarons and a boston cream cupcake. The macarons were a bit too sweet for me and not enough of the other flavors. The boston cream cupcake was ok, but the sweet icing was definitely over shadowing the cream filling too. While it's a cute store with great people, I don't think this is the place for my taste. read more

So I came to this location today. I planned my trip south from NB Canada, around this stop. I've been to Miriam's shops now several times and I always am delighted with her baking. Her macrons are the best I've ever eaten. They never disappoint! Everything in her shop is made fresh daily and it shows! Today, we tried the Hummingbird Cake, peanut butter cookies, cupcakes, and macrons! I've never been to a bakeshop with such consistent quality as this place. If you are local please go visit her. If you are traveling through, take the time to add this stop to your travels. read more

The baked goods here amazing! Brownies, cookies, cupcakes & especially the macarons. Such a cute little shop with helpful & friendly staff.

The place is very cute, however, you don't feel welcome at all when you walk in and the staff are not at all pleasant. Very unfortunate because the macarons were fantastic and my kids loved the cupcakes. Customer service goes along way when there are so many other options available. Arethusa a Mano also makes fantastic macarons and the staff are friendly. read more

Taste By Spellbound - Macarons - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

I surprised my sister with this beautiful cake. I ordered the cake on a Monday and it was done by Thursday. Everyone LOVED how it looked. The cake also tasted amazing. It was a chocolate cake with Oreo buttercream. I definitely recommended this dessert shop read more

Taste By Spellbound - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

I was surprised for my birthday with the peanut butter lovers cake. It was super yummy! Buttercream frosting, peanut butter cups...delicious! I love chocolate and peanut butter. I will definitely think of this bakery for future gatherings. read more

Taste By Spellbound - Peanut butter lovers - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

What an amazing, beautiful birthday cake Taste of Spellbound made for my granddaughter's 1st birthday. I highly recommend the Cookie Monster cake option (we changed the frosting for the outside decoration). Everyone commented on how darn delicious it was!!! read more

Taste By Spellbound - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

Everything at Taste by Spellbound is delicious. These treats not only look great, but they taste great as well. I've ordered cakes and cheesecakes from TBS and I have tried a variety of their dessert bars and cookies. Everything is amazing. I recently ordered a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling and buttercream frosting and it was one of the best I've ever had. The staff is also super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend! read more

This West Hartford location is the latest addition to the Taste By Spellbound chain. The interior offers a summer retro vibe with its bright pink walls and flamingo print. It's playfulness is tamed just a little by the addition of some more sophisticated elements like the floor-to-ceiling bookshelf and the delicate china, leaving you feeling chic and classy just by stepping foot in the place. And of course, we must not forget about the sweets. The freshly baked goods make an appearance on a rotating schedule, but you can guarantee there will always be something to leave you with a smile on your face. On my most recent trip, I went for a Caramel Espresso macaron and a latte, but it took a lot of willpower to say no to the blondies and brownies and to turn a blind eye to the artfully topped cupcakes and palm-sized cookies. Sitting at a table taking nibbles of my macaron in between sips of my coffee was the ultimate way to wind down. The macaron was excellent, proffering equally punchy notes of the espresso, with the bitter, yet creamy, lingering aftertaste of coffee and the sweet/salty buttery concoction that is caramel. Sandwiched between two crispy, yet chewy macaron shells, the filling within left little to be desired and I had to bury my wallet at the bottom of my bag to keep me from getting back in line for more. I also recently learned that you can place orders for their goods for your next social gathering, but if you're like me and would likely order sweets for yourself, you might want to un-read that. It's no surprise that the geniuses behind Taste By Spellbound were asked to compete against some national food stars (namely, Bobby Flay) recently, but hey, if you don't believe me, give their goods a whirl and you'll see for yourself. read more

Everything is beautifully decorated. Macaroons are amazing. The only thing I have a complaint about is the yellow cake. It's dense and on the drier side. read more

Best gift to get! A great friend surprised us with cupcakes and macaroons, and everything was SO good. I can't say I have a favorite, but was a huge fan of the earl gray, and black currant macaroons. You can really enjoy this place even if you like sweet or subtle sweet! Also perfect to pair with Prosecco. read more

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Delicious cupcakes! I was looking for cupcakes for a bridal shower and came across their beautiful Instagram. Over two visits, I tried the eggnog, berry ginger, and raspberry cheesecake. All were excellent and some of the best I've had. I was impressed by how well-balanced the sweetness is and how strongly each flavor comes through. I'm very picky about my baked goods since I bake a lot myself, so trust me on this. They are dainty cupcakes but always a perfect combo of flavors. They're also gorgeously and tastefully decorated. They're the Oscar de la Renta of the cupcake world. The cake truffles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but still enjoyable. Prices are high ($3/cupcake), and selection is limited, mostly because this is a small high-end boutique bakery. I recommend following them on Instagram to see the specials, and get here early if there's something in particular you have your eye on. The store itself is small but cute with an Alice-in-Wonderland-themed communal seating area. The owner has been at the counter both times I've been there and has always been polite and pleasant. This will be a rare indulgence for me when I'm in the area, and I look forward to trying more of their beautiful sweets! read more

Finally got to try the Apple cruffin! Amazing! It had all my favorite parts of a croissant in a muffin form. The Apple was good and there was also a caramel sauce. It's a must get when they have them! read more

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I'm not sure what all the negative reviews are about, but I've been going to them for a few years now, at their new location and the previous one, and they have always been welcoming and nice. Their cupcakes and macaroons are excellent, and they make the best (and biggest) made to order cakes. They don't have biggest variety of baked goods, but what they do have has always been excellent. read more

If I could give zero stars I would... I used to frequent this bakery every now and then when the local library gave out cupcake vouchers and those experiences were always decent and tasty. However, my last experience with Taste was far from spellbound. I was helping my dad's associate order a custom cake from here on a Saturday. After talking to the person working there and describing what we wanted, we placed our order and paid nearly $100 up front for the cake (which is a pretty ridiculous cost for a simple cake with a cute frosting bear and some text...). The following Tuesday, we received a call from the bakery telling us that they could not accommodate the design we chose. Disappointed, but understanding, we told them that was fine and to cancel our order and refund the money. The bakery said they would only refund 50% of the cost as this is their policy. We were shocked. No one made us aware of this policy when we ordered the cake and paid. Additionally, they weren't even providing us with the product they initially agreed to make!! We asked them to waive the deposit since they didn't make us the cake and they refused, saying they already started making the buttercream (seriously??). We questioned why they started to make the buttercream before telling us they could no longer accommodate our order and they said they couldn't have notified us sooner because they were closed on Sunday and Monday. This was not an acceptable excuse, and we told them they should have notified us about their inability to make the cake before making the buttercream. Eventually, they agreed to reduce the non-refundable deposit to 25%. While we appreciated their attempt to compromise, it is very poor business practice to charge customers for a product you can't provide. Since the incident, I've made several follow up calls to the bakery and none of them have been returned. We are very unhappy with the business practices and unacceptable customer service at Taste By Spellbound and will NOT be back. read more

Nice, cakes great coffee and the place has a nice atmosphere. It's just around the street corner small place but cozy.

I ordered a Kentucky Bourbon pie. I ordered by phone. I spoke to a person. Picked up my pie as ordered in the location as requested. Online menu says pie is $28.... ok... When I picked up my pie and paid the bill it was $38 !!! I said that's a lot more than what the menu says the price is!? Reply: "all of our prices for supplies have gone up. We just haven't updated our online menu yet or made any mention of it on the website". And no one felt it was important to mentioned it when I placed my order? I can understand a couple of dollars and not getting around to updating or mentioning a price increase but that's a 35% increase and you don't think its significant or important?! And the pie was just OK, not great. read more

Clearly, I'm not Spellbound. The reason? I have not actually been able to taste the treats here. Each time I have attempted to come here, the shop has either not been stocked or is closed, more often than not closed. A couple of months ago, my friend and I stopped in right when it opened. We were told they had nothing ready. Really? A bakery that just opens and has nothing ready to be sold? We have tried back several other times, but found each time the shop was closed when it was said to be open. My latest attempt was this morning--Small Business Saturday. I wanted to support a small business (clearly), but as I walked to the door I found a sign stating the shop was closed. I follow the bakers on Instagram, and saw pictures being posted this morning. It should have said on the captions of these pictures that the Avon location was closed (if they were pictures of the goods at the South Windsor shop), or at least notify a prospective treat-goer and small business-supporter that one location is closed so as to not have to actually call the shop each time a trip is attempted. I doubt--no matter how good the treats or the efficiency and greatness of the service are said to be--that I will be back to Spellbound--either location--anytime soon because of the trouble I have had actually getting to the goods they sell (or say to). read more

Taste By Spellbound - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

Save your money. Go elsewhere. Went in with a friend and received the most horrendous service by the owner ever. No customer should be subjected to that. Such unprofessionalism. Product is definitely not something to rave about. Would love to give it 0 stars for the ill treatment for my friend. Please read below. The absolute nerve of the owner! read more

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I love when local places run by up-and-coming bakers get going. This place has all the signs of a great one. We've gotten more cupcakes here than I care to confess. All are delicious. Service is great too though most of their business is a take-out one. Best of all, they do custom cakes. The salted caramel frosted one is outrageous. The prices are a little high, but for this quality and to support a local business, it's worth it! P.S. The owner, Miriam, is as hard a worker as you will find. You won't be disappointed. read more

Unbelievably rude!!!!! Called to ask about availability of cupcakes for a birthday and also to confirm hours due to COVID. The person who answered the phone (Avon location - although I called the West Hartford office), says rudely, "All calls route to Avon office". Well ok, but how are we supposed to know that; and offering your location hours is not helpful when I was going to go to West Hartford, which has different hours. She was so rude, I told her before I hung up, "Wow, you are being awfully short with a potential new customer, never mind". I can get cupcakes many other places. Seems you don't need the business. I would suggest you re-adjust your attitude toward people since they are who keep you in business, perhaps not for long. Will not be supporting this business. read more

If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see? The sweets are incredible. Biscoff truffle? Yup. Passion fruit macaron? Best I've ever had. Had a Nutella one too. Guess what? I had a burnt butter macaron too! I have never been disappointed with anything I've bought here. Best truffles and macarons I've ever had. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast! Whoever has helped me has always been smiling and a pleasure to speak to and deal with. The entire layout is curious and curiouser! It's Alice in Wonderland. How long is forever? Sometimes, just one second. read more

Taste By Spellbound - Lavender macaron. Squirt - Desserts Near Me - Avon, Connecticut

Amazing French Toast Cupcake! Had a raspberry preserves filling with maple flavored frosting with a maple leaf cookie on the top. Absolutely Amazing!!!! Moist, sweet and savory at the same time. Her Macaroons are out of this world and the ice cream sandwiches cannot compare. How you can have the cookies still be tender and firm at the same time for an ice cream sandwich is beyond me, but she accomplished it. Owner is amazing and so is the staff. Can't wait to come back! read more

Went in for the first time today to get some cookies. I went pretty early in the day and I got three chocolate chip cookies and two peanut butter cookies..split them amongst friends...all of them were pretty stale and tasted like store bought cookies. I'll go back and try other things but was super disappointed considering all the good things I heard about Taste. Shop was cute though but really small. read more

I came about 45 mins before closing so there wasn't much left, but I did grab two truffles and a salted caramel cookie sandwich. Not really sure what I was expecting from the truffles, but they didn't blow me away. To me they aren't worth $2 each. The salted caramel cookie surprised me though. For sure I thought it was going to be overly sweet with the filling, but it wasn't. The chocolate chip cookies that sandwiched it were very tasty and the chocolate chips melty. I'll definitely give this place another visit when I'm in the area and they are open. read more

Okay, holy lord!! First off, butterscotch latte...forget every other coffee you've ever had! The best, hands down! My friend had the pumpkin spice latte and it was spectacular. Second, THE MACAROONS! Oh, I'm still thinking about them! Light, fluffy, not overly sweet...I'm hooked! Third, this ooey gooey brownie bar that had corn flakes on top of it was something that I will have dreams about! I've been taking small bites of it so I can make it last a little bit longer than the macaroons They're all around fantastic!!! read more

Unbelievably kind humans & amazing bakers. Here's what happened. On 7/1/23, I ordered a cake from Harvest Bakery in Bristol for a formal event scheduled for 7/29/23. Apparently, HB's ovens died on Monday 7/24/23. HB called me on Friday 7/28/23 to inform there would be no cake for 7/29/23. 24 hrs to find a professionally baked cake as this was a formal event, celebrating 2 dignitaries, a near impossible task. Enter Taste by Spellbound to save the day!!! There are not enough words to express my gratitude. The kind human that I spoke to informed me we don't normally make sheet cakes. I started to cry, she immediately stated, wait let me check. They made 2 sheet cakes that were delicious, I mean one of the best I'vehad in a long time!!! We will definitely order from here again & again & again! In the end, I'm grateful this happened. In a world where customer service has all but faded away, it can be found at Taste by Spellbound. My heartfelt thanks to Taste by Spellbound. read more

I had an awful experience. My daughter and I visited to order a special cake for a birthday. As soon as we walked in, the woman in the preparation area immediately ran toward us and angrily stated that what she had was onthe shelves. We had not opened our mouths or taking more than 2 steps inside. My daughter and I looked at each other for a second, then I politely stated that we would like to order a special birthday cake (added a big grin). The woman kept her angry face, voice and demeanor and tossed a paper onto the counter and said, "you need to place an order 3 days prior". She exhibited what I can only describe as hate or anger. I am not sure if she was having a bad day, or if this was due to my biracial daughter; I truly hope it is not the latter. Needless to say, we left after trying to ask a few more questions to acquire more information regarding our potential cake. We will never buy anything from this store, and will let everyone know how we were treated. read more