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

Totally disappointed. Cupcakes were very dry and not flavorful. Not worth paying the high prices. Cake Gypsy gets my vote for best cupcake shop in the entire area! read more

Taste by spellbound was great to work with for our wedding. We had 3 different cupcakes, a cake for cutting and chocolate chip cookies. My husband does not like cake but he loves theirs because they use great ingredients! I highly recommend them for any event:) read more

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Eh. Just eh. That's not terrible, it certainly isn't great either. The Mother's Day cake was absolutely beautiful. Flowers on top looked lovely. And then we cut into it. I could tell immediately it was dry. And sadly, I was right. I should have known and tried them another time when they aren't as busy and aren't in mass-assembly mode. Have had slices of cake from here before as a guest at parties and I was never overly impressed. This sealed the deal unfortunately; I won't be back. read more

TBS is my all time favorite bakery. Everything is delicious, but I am especially a fan of all of their macarons, the afternoon delight bars, and the homemade candy bars. Cannot wait for them to open in West Hartford so I don't have to travel as far for my TBS fix! read more

TBS has my favorite cupcakes and truffles in the area. Rest assured, you're always in for a delicious surprise with a variety of baked goods being offered everyday. The store is super cute too. read more

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Great place. Fresh cupcakes. Owner is great. Love her style. Store is gorgeous and cupcakes are yummy! read more

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Let's start by saying everything is FRESH daily!! That is a plus because I know so many bakeries do not! They bake everything in the morning and sell what ever is left throughout the day. You can deff tell so fresh, moist and full of yumminess!! I love the coconut chocolate balls my fav! Deff a hidden gem and so easy to miss as it looks like a little shop. I passed this place so many times until I yelped bakeries near me one day. One of my new favorites when in the area! read more

Cupcakes were delicious! We received so many unsolicited rave reviews on them, even follow up emails after our party asking where we got them. Baker made pick arrangements with me over the phone and then also confirmed the time that morning. They were as cute as they were tasty and we will for sure be back! read more

Taste by spellbound did the party favors for our engagement party and they were absolutely superb. We ordered the double chocolate and lemon lavender macaroons and they were delicious. They also packaged and decorated the packs which was a huge time saver since I was so busy that day. I would definitely recommend them. read more

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I've been here a few times but will continue to go here for my regular chocolate and gift purchases! Yesterday I went in to get some things for my mom's birthday and the owner recommended some of the Mexican Chocolate cake. Best cake I've ever tasted, and I am NOT a cake person. It's a beautiful space inside, you can see them cooking! Tasty, tasty chocolates and cakes. read more

We stopped by this morning to try some little treats - chocolate chip cookie, canolli cupcake, and a chocolate plum macaron. All was excellent. I also grabbed a coffee, which was good. The treat selection is big without being overwhelming. The decor is whimsical, but it's clearly more of a place to come in for big orders than a cafe where you come to chill. There's just one large table, though I noticed a few chairs out front in the grass too. If I were planning a party, I would definitely think of this spot for the dessert. I only tried the macaron, and it was delightful. Maybe the best macaron I've ever had. The filling was flavorful without being overly sweet. The shells were light as air, with just a light crunch. Kids devoured the cupcake & cookie and proclaimed them delicious. Service was friendly, and patient with our slow decision making. My only complaint was that there seemed to be only one size and option in the coffee - hot drip in a grande sized cup. This was fine, I just like to have options. This is clearly not the focus, though, and that's fine. We will definitely go back, especially for a big order. read more

This place although small has delicious and wonderful treats. You can sneak a peak into the kitchen and watch them do their magical frosting or you can stare at the beauties in their case. I absolutely love their cakes. They are always fabulous and they have different flavors all the times. They are a bit pricier than say grabbing a cake from stop and shop but then again they are more specialized and tastier too. Try this place for a quick sweet bite or to pick something up but try this place because you won't regret it. read more

I've purchased cookies (chewy peanut butter cookies? YES, PLEASE) and other delightfully delicious confections at Taste. Yes, the confections are a bit pricey, HOWEVER, my beer pockets think that it is money well spent. That being said... my birthday cake... dark chocolate cake with raspberry filling and dark chocolate frosting... to say it was magnificent is a gross understatement. It was so good that my best friend is insisting we get her that cake for her birthday. RUN, don't walk for magnificent cookie, cake, cookie bar goodness! read more

I ordered a cake for my sons first birthday after admiring her cakes on Facebook and her website. I called and wanted a baseball cake. She said "we don't do shapes. But if you trust us we can make it baseball theme." Big mistake. My mom picked up the cake and it had a paper baseball in the middle that was peeling up. It looked horrible. I'm not one to complain. I called and said "I received a cake for my sons birthday and I don't like the paper baseball in the middle. Looks cheap. Can I bring it back and you can put a baseball with icing." She was beyond rude and said "it's not paper. It's edible. And no. I can put sprinkles over it." I've never dealt with someone so rude. I peeled off the baseball all the way and tasted it, it was disgusting. Definitely not edible. So I went to the store and got sprinkles and fixed it myself, it looked so much better! The cake was good, not out of this world amazing but better than a grocery store. But not worth giving business to someone who doesn't care about customers. For a 55 dollar cake I expected better. I'm attaching a photo of the baseball, since I've never once seen any pictures from her posted with it. read more

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Do yourself a favor and visit Taste by Spellbound and try their macarons. Miriam recommended the maple pecan, and it was amazing! It's a good thing I only indulged in buying one, because I could eat a box of them. So delicious! read more

What a great find in the WeHa area! I have been craving a good cupcake for the longest time. The second you walk into the store your nose is hit with the amazing scent of baked goods. It's a small store, but you can tell it's fill with character. The whole entire seating area is filled with Alice in Wonderland memorabilia. Now let's get to the cupcakes... I tried the Cookie Monster and red velvet cupcakes. At first I thought the Cookie Monster cupcake was just a chocolate cupcake with buttercream, but when I bit into it and found a big chunk of cookie dough I was beyond pleasantly surprised. The red velvet was also delicious. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect consistency and taste. I'd give both cupcakes an A! The only "negative" to Taste by Spellbound is that the cupcakes are smaller than what I'd like, but the price makes up for the amazing taste. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Owner is very rude. Bought six peanut butter cookies and they were not fresh. Will not go back due to such poor customer service!!

Taste by spellbound did my birthday cake it was the best cake I ever had it was moist and the butter cream frosting has the perfect amount of sweet just right I'll be sure to order my birthday cakes for this amazing bakery I highly recommend to everyone who is looking for a really yummy cake they will make your dream cake perfect for you please try them out and be glad that you did read more

I was given two cupcakes and an assortment of macarons as a gift. Meh..not impressed. I love macarons and these were too sweet. I couldn't figure out what flavor they were supposed to be. Same with the cupcakes. One cupcake had batter that spilled over the side that baked on the cup. I don't like when places overcharge for a mediocre product. No thanks. read more

I WOULD NOT recommend this bakery. I had special ordered a cake for a gender reveal only to be notified as I was pulling in the West Hartford parking lot to pick it up to hear a message that the cake wasn't there and was still " in the oven" at a different location and would not be done (for at least an hour to an hour and a half.) The gathering for this event was out of state and obviously, the cake was supposed to be the "essential part" to this reveal party. I raced over to the Avon store where I was told the cake had been ready but the delivery person had " forgotten" to bring it to West Hartford. It also had not been decorated as I had discussed when I placed the order. When I called Miriam, the owner to discuss the matter she was extremely rude and denied or perhaps simply "forgot" our original conversation. Such a shame! I would not recommend this business based on their communication skills or dependability. read more

I stopped by a few days ago to try this new place. I was at first mesmerized by the cool concept, decor, and array of cookies, but the "magic" has completely burst like a bubble after experiencing owner's unfriendliness. She made me feel extremely unwelcome at which I was surprised as I dropped around $15 on three small cookies. The vibe was closer to a witch's den that than kind of magical spellbound. There are many great dessert places around with better pricing and nicer owners. I won't be coming back there. read more

ordered a cake that was beautifully decorated....but that was about all it was..... It was supposed to be filled with fruit but barley had any and what little fruit that was inside wasn't ripe..... peaches where hard. I also found that the frosting was a bit overwhelming. If I'm going to spend fifty dollars on a birthday cake it better be the best darn cake I've ever had....it wasn't. We were considering giving them another chance as we have another birthday coming up so I decided to check out the website. Wanted to see if they have a photo gallery of different types of cakes and ways they "decorate." There are more photos with the owner then the actual product they sell. I then went to the Facebook page only to find even more photos of the owner. Tho there were more pics of cakes on the Facebook page I find that the cake decorating seems a bit limited with mostly just swirls. It'd be nice to see a variety of cakes decorated different ways and less photos of the owner. I only have interest in the product they are selling (which is sub par) not the owners photo shoots. After checking out he website and Facebook page we changed our minds and decided to go to harvest cafe. Seems the owner is more stuck on themselves then they are producing quality product. It's not cute and completely turned us off from wanting do business with them again. read more

There's no shortage of cupcake places in the area these days. TBS is far and away the best! There is something magical about their cupcakes. I've also ordered a cake from them and was really happy with that. Truffles are amazing. The one thing I will caution is that they have limited stock, I assume to keep things fresh. That can be a little annoying, but I still love them. read more

This is the only place I buy macaroons from, they're so delicious and perfectly done. It reminds me of a little bit of France - and the decor here is cooky and the owner is sweet. read more

Stopped into this little gem last Saturday afternoon to pick up a tasty treat for my son. Ended up picking a vanilla cupcake with chocolate buttercream frosting and sprinkles on top! What kid doesn't love sprinkles. To my delight cupcakes were buy one get one free! On top of getting a great deal the cupcakes were amazing! The woman in the shop was sweet and it was an adorable little place. I love shopping local! Supporting a small business like this is easy when it's so good! If you have a chance stop in and get a treat! read more

I went in and asked for truffles but all the girl gave me were cake balls... And they were the most expensive cake balls I've ever had. And they were the worst CAKE BALLS I've ever had. read more

We had a box with two truffles (hazelnut and peter rabbit) as our wedding favors. From the beginning Miriam was very responsive to my emails and always very sweet! The truffles were to die for and we received numerous compliments from our guests on them! They were deliciously tasty and delicate :) I just wish the second location she is about to open was closer to Stamford.. I would probably stop by the shop at least once a week! Thank you so much for everything, Miriam and the taste by spellbound team! We absolutely loved them!!! read more

I tried the cupcakes and thought they were great, so I wanted to look up what else the bakery had to offer. The website is hilarious!! More goofy pics of the owner than her product. It seems really narcissistic and self absorbed to put pictures of yourself that have NOTHING TO DO WITH YOUR BUSINESS on your business website (not to mention hanging them in your shop). What are people supposed to be looking at, her or her product?? read more

I've been to both locations of Taste By Spellbound. I've also enjoyed a variety of baked goods from each. Everything is good. Really. Anything. I love the ambiance of both locations- each whimsical and a bit cooky- like Alice in Wonderland started a bakery. I love it. Anytime i'm in the area, I stop by and buy something. I can't wait to have an event big enough to get a custom cake! read more

The shop itself is cute and the staff were nice. Unfortunately we weren't very impressed with the baked goods. They weren't bad just not that flavorful. read more

If you are looking for a high end pastry shop from the heart, look no more. Everything here is meticulously prepared by owner and her staff. I fancy NY pastry shops, this is definitely up there in scale. 5 Stars are too little too give! Keep in mind they make everything from scratch which is very difficult to find so the price reflects that. Worth every penny. read more

Taste by Spellbound holds a special place in mine & my husband's hearts as the shop owner Miriam catered our wedding with her truffles. The quality & presentation was amazing & our guests are still raving about the truffles that were served! Thank you Miriam & thank you Taste by Spellbound! We've also been to the shop and rate the food & the overall setting very highly! read more

There aren't enough words to accurately describe how amazing everything about this place is. It's the perfect combination of quality and creativity. The rare surprise of having things that taste as splendid as they look. I insist you try everything, your taste buds will insist too. Kudos to Miriam and her incredible staff. An absolute pleasure. read more

TBS has become a new and wonderful destination for me! The delicious, ever-changing daily offerings make this a frequent stop (and I'm rewarded with free truffles after filling my punch card!). While the cupcakes aren't huge (or dry), they are perfectly and creatively flavored, moist and beautiful. There is a eye for detail, that is clearly evident in all of the sweet treats, from the finely ground nuts on the truffles to the chocolate-enrobed candy bars and the simple and perfect cookies. The buttercream frosting, devoid of shortening is wonderful, the bars: lemon, birthday cake, toffee, etc. are addictive and the relaxed and helpful atmosphere of the two stores is just sweet! Call ahead to check on or to save something that you see on the daily IG updates. Baking is done daily and things sell out often. The drive may be a little long for you, but it's a lovely one that you will not regret. read more

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We used TBS for our desserts for our wedding- Miriam and her team are the IDEAL VENDOR. The cake/cupcakes/treats and ESPECIALLY the Macarons were AMAZING. Her prices were more than reasonable considering the quality of her ingredients and how delicious and beautiful everything came out. Also important to note- Miriam responds back to emails within hours. She is a far better businesswoman than most wedding vendors we encountered. She and her team are so hardworking- have a eye for attention to detail, and are so sweet, gracious and unassuming. Every dessert at our wedding looked like it could have been in GreenWeddingShoes Blog post. Miriam hand delivered our desserts herself to ensure everything was perfect and that we were satisfied. I would highly recommend this business to any bride (or party planner)- miriam was so easy/pleasant to work with, exceeded my expectations, and by far our favorite vendor for our wedding. If i could give her 6+ stars I would. read more

What a great option for sweets to bring home! Lots of choices, lots of fun, worth the trip to this special place, just off the main streets of town. read more

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I don't even like sweets but went in with a friend who does. I was stunned at how good the truffles were. Fillings like peanut butter, coconut almond or red velvet cake underneath a very thin layer of dark, white or milk chocolate. Very unique in style and in taste. I also don't know how much this type of candy usually costs....but it is the PERFECT gift idea. (their truffle box & bow are first class too) read more

Taste by Spellbound is the most charming little shop in the area. The very nice and young owner knows her stuff with cakes, cake balls and all kinds of baked goods and cookies. They also sell coffee and my favorite San Pelligrino sodas. There are fewer than ten little tables where you could sit and sip your drink and try all the delicious treats the owner makes herself in the open kitchen. I wish I could have sampled a few more items while I was there, but all were nearly all sold out by the time I arrived mid-afternoon-a good sign! Definitely worth a try! read more

I love this place! The deserts are to die for! I would recommend this bakery to everyone!! Plus the red velvet truffles are addicting!!