Thank you Sweet Mary's for being open on Easter! Incredible cupcakes and a huge selection, my…read morefamily will be soooo excited! A special shout out to Mikaela for your exceptional help picking my assortment!

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

Keeping this one short and brief... If you were in search for cannolis or stuffed breads, this is…read moreyour place! Hands-down, the best cannolis! The shell is like no other shell I've ever had, very crispy, but yet very flaky and quality and taste. The cream is excellent, not too sweet and the perfect balance of chips and extracts. Definitely worth a trip. They custom fill their cannolis so you know this is a quality bakery!

Great crème pies, lobster tail pastries and cannoli tarts! The staff is helpful and efficient,…read moreeven with it being Christmas Eve!

I was looking for a sweet treat in the area and came across Mighty Donuts and let me tell you it…read morewas absolutely amazing. As of today I've already made the drive twice to get donuts here. The menu has plenty of options with the ability to customize literally everything to your liking. I decided to get a 12 count mini donut with cinnamon sugar, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, and cinnamon roll drizzle and it was phenomenal! The spot itself is super cute inside and it's located in a mini plaza with a couple other things around. They have an entire wall dedicated to a chalk board that you are free to write on. As well as a plastic axe throwing board that you can entertain your self with while they prepare your donuts. Both times I've gone I only waited about 10-15 minutes for my items to be ready which was super nice. I would definitely recommend this spot to any donut lovers!

Stopped by on a Sunday morning with my bf, sis, and daughter and we all loved it. This family owned…read morespot is full of Puerto Rican vibes with Old San Juan inspired décor. Watching the mini donuts being made fresh was fun, and they came out hot, soft, and fluffy with a slight crisp on the outside. We ordered a sampler of six mini donuts and got to mix and match drizzles and toppings. There are so many flavor options from Nutella, cinnamon roll, guava, lemon, and more. The drizzles were smooth and flavorful without being too sweet, and the toppings added a nice crunch. Half the fun was picking the combos. We also tried their homemade fresh-squeezed pink lemonade, which was refreshing. The Dubai donuts were rich and really satisfying, definitely worth trying. Overall, this place is fun, different, and makes really good donuts. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped into Bread & Chocolate shortly after noon on a Sunday knowing they were closing in under…read morean hour. Most of their baked goods were sold out, which totally made sense because it was nearly closing time and the items that remained looked delicious. So we were sure that whatever had been sold before was more of the same. I ordered a hot latte and the kiddo ordered a raspberry tea. We also decided to order toasted sandwiches (grilled vegetables for me and grilled cheese for her) to enjoy in the shop. Enjoy we did! The latte was served with a foam smiley face. The espresso was strong and delicious and tempered nicely by the milk. Her tea was piping hot and fruity. The sandwiches were toasted but not blazing hot, for which we were thankful because we were very hungry. They also weren't greasy - an issue I have with other toasted sandwiches. As a side note - why do sandwich shops slather sandwiches in oil or butter when a simple iron sandwich press and a hot grill will suffice? Anyway, our sandwiches were great! They were filling but didn't leave us feeling lethargic (please refer back to the not greasy comment.) We were so happy to have a good meal and a seat after a long tour around the Quinnipiac campus. Bussing one's table is expected and the staff kept the tables spic and span in between patrons. Speaking of the staff, the young man who took our order and was servicing the dining area was kind and patient as we ordered. We made sure to leave fifteen minutes before closing because we didn't want to be THOSE people, namely the couple in the corner who'd setup their computer shop and looked to have no intention of leaving without a fight. We will definitely return to Bread & Chocolate if we find ourselves in the area again.

This place was extremely disappointing…read more I've had their bread at local restaurants and always thought it was excellent, which is what motivated me to visit in person. Over the past few months, I tried stopping by three separate times, twice they were already closed, and once they had completely sold out of bread. I finally made it there on a Sunday morning, and they had only one loaf left, and not a type I wanted. We decided to order two egg and cheese sandwiches (one with turkey bacon). Both were terrible. The rolls were soft, soggy, wet, and flavorless. Each sandwich had a single egg placed off-center, so half the roll barely had any egg at all. The turkey bacon was so bad we removed it and threw it out. Normally, I would have just moved on and not returned. But what really pushed me to write this review (which I never write) was the carrot cake we purchased. We took it home, refrigerated it, and tried it later that evening. It was, without question, the worst piece of carrot cake I've ever had. The frosting was hard, dry, stale, and completely lacking flavor, no sweetness at all. The cake itself was equally bad: dry, crumbly, and utterly tasteless. There was no hint of carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, or any spice, just bland, dry crumbs. The cake was completely lacking sugar. After two bites, we threw it in the garbage. I don't say this lightly. I've been cooking and baking for decades, hold a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, and spent over 20 years in the industry. I've traveled extensively and eaten outstanding food around the world. For me, someone who genuinely loves desserts, to throw cake away (which is rare) says everything. I understand it was a Sunday and that fresh baking may not be happening that day, but it's simply not acceptable to sell baked goods from prior days that are clearly stale. Even more concerning than the staleness however, was the complete lack of flavor in the product. The sandwiches were disappointing, but that cake was on another level. I won't be returning for sandwiches or desserts, but perhaps the bread.

After checking out the cherry blossoms at Wooster square, we decided to take a little walk over to…read moreLucibello's to finally try them for the first time! It was also my birthday, so we filled up a box of goodies to have with cake later, and everything was great! My Italian grandfather proclaimed them the real deal as well. Reasonable prices for great quality, and everyone was friendly at the shop. Just a no-frills, traditional Italian bakery. We will definitely stop by again when we're in the area!

First time coming to Lucibello's due to another bakery being closed. So happy we found this little…read morelocal bakery We couldn't decide what to get so we got a some assorted cooked, lemon dropped cookies, and some custard and chocolate cream filled pastries. Everything was very tasty. The little cannolis tasted like they had cinnamon in the shell, a nice treat! The almond cookies were really good, but the pink and green were just regular almond, I was expecting pistachio or strawberry. Either way, they were very tasty. Service was great, quick and friendly

Great drinks, great staff. In Tommy's plaza for those not familiar with the area. Tables to sit…read moreat. Great spot.

Good drinks-coffee and tea. Lots of huge pasties. Very good prices. Nice atmosphere. Could use more…read morecomfortable seating, chairs with backs.

Still the best ice cream around. The smell as you open the door is indescribable and even more so…read moretoday! Stopped by to get my annual supply of Apple Crumble Pie ice cream! The hot fudge is one of the best I've had, too. The students that work there are always very nice and attentive.

I'm back for more! always fresh ice cream and great old school ambiance! Always great to stop while…read morebiking the Cheshire rail trail.

I drive past daily and decided to stop in today for a treat! I didn't realize how big the shop was,…read moreand that they sell other items besides baked goods, so I spent a few minutes looking through some options for upcoming gifts. The shop is really bright and welcoming, and smells great. I went to the bakery area where I was quickly greeted. I spent a bit of time looking through all their options but immediately opted for the strawberry cheese cake and lemon drop cupcakes. As soon as I stated this I noticed their dipped cupcakes which looked great, I guess something I'll have to come back for. I was quickly given my cupcakes and my total was about $7. Both cupcakes were delicious. I could taste all the flavors and would happily eat both again. Given how close I live, it's a bit dangerous to be so conveniently located. I'll definitely be back

Always great The cupcakes are tender, moist and the assortment of flavors is second to none. The…read moremacarons are some of the best I've had

I went here for the first time on Saturday. This place had a great variety of different treats with…read moretrays and tounges at the entrance to grab and bring to the counter to purchase. There were packaged items,hot items and cold items as well. I ordered a honey lavender macchiato and it was absolutely delicious. They took my order and then called me when it was ready. It was a little bit loud in there so I didn't head her call my name but it was still hot when I went and checked to see if she called me. That was not her fault. I could have stayed closer. You need a code for the restroom and there is only one single stall. The code is on the bottom of your receipt. I really like that each thing lists ingredients and calories. I love when places do that!

So rude. Came in close to closing for a treat with my…read morefriends. They'd stopped serving drinks and only had macarons and cake slices in the pastry case. Most chairs were up on tables, but a few tables had chairs down and people sat at chairs in the front. When we went up to the register, my friend got excited because they were playing a song she really liked. The employee told her to "calm down" multiple times in a very rude tone. We bought a piece of cake, it was a bit expensive for a small slice ($7.75) but we noticed a student discount with proof of Student ID. One of my friends had her student ID on her so she showed it, my friends also got excited about the discount and we were told to "calm down" again. Then another employee told us that the discount didn't apply to cake or macarons?? Weird. Seems convenient, since those were the only things left in the case. Anyway, we bought the cake at full price, and my friend went to find forks for the group. She asked one of the employees behind the counter and he very rudely said, "Have you tried looking behind you?" So rude. I asked for a plate to make it easier for us to split the cake slice, and the first employee told me they were closed for eating. No mention of that or signs about it before we purchased. We had to leave with our cake and ended up eating it outside on the street. I'm not happy with this place, it looked so cute at first but honestly not even worth the trouble or the money.

Kelly's Cone Connection is the ice cream side of a building it shares with Glenwood Drive-In in…read moreHamden. This review is based upon my recent visit to support my Food Blogger friends @thesidedishers who inspired a sundae there. It was this crazy combination based on Thanksgiving sides. I believe the components included corn casserole ice cream. Sweet potato casserole ice cream. Cranberry sauce. Whipped cream. And freeze dried green beans, for texture, and because it's Thanksgiving. LOL This was an exceptionally cool and creative seasonal Sundae. My favorite combination was the sweet corn ice cream with the sweet and acidic cranberry sauce. Will I ever order a sundae with green beans again? Probably not, but I can't rule it out. I've gotten to know Kelly a bit from my own food blogging. She's very nice and cares about the craft of making ice cream the right way. Cticecreamtour, who has an ice cream food truck featuring some of the best ice cream shops in CT has carried multiple Kelly's ice creams, and that's all I needed to know. 4.5 Stars

terrible the environment is dirty and the employees do not meet the required minimum for customer…read moreservice and congeniality even basic etiquette I wouldn't waste my time going here I found out doing research after that the area is riddled with robberies carjacking and all sorts of crime. I do not recommend going here. I didn't feel safe. I didn't feel like I had a good experience and will never go back.