I ordered from this shop for a birthday on 10/19. I'm from out of town and this place has the best…read morereviews and best service. The cupcakes were amazing and the recipient loved them. The flavor selection was huge, and payment was super simple. Communication was excellent seeing that I am out of town, they even delivered them and left a picture asking if they'd like me to re deliver them once the recipient got home . I couldn't be happier with my purchase for the birthday celebration. I will use them again for sure

Beautiful and delicious! Ordering was super easy on the website and they have tons of flavors and…read moreoptions. We got them for my MIL's birthday and she loved them, they were even delivered to her house on a holiday 10/10

I have been here several times. The cupcakes are homemade and so delicious. I have my favorites. It…read moreis hard to find as it is in a neighborhood. I think it would be best served to the public if it was downtown, it would be more convenient for all. Inside, it cold be cleaner and a lot cooler in the summer with the air conditioning on. Need great cupcakes, this one s the place.

I was sooooo hoping to experience the "Sugar Bakery" feel close to my new neighborhood. Sweet Mia's…read moremissed the marked! Taste/Flavor - 2/5 Store front display - 1/5 Service - 4/5 Freshness - 4/5 Price point - 3/5 Would I return? - No, there are many other great bakeries in Connecticut.

I loved NoRA Cupcakes and I'm so sad to hear about their closure. They were my favorite cupcakes in…read moreConnecticut as I liked that their cake was dense (think pound cake texture), unique flavors, and the over the top toppings and fillings. The cupcakes were jumbo sized too, big enough to share (or not). There was really a cupcake for everyone including vegan versions of their popular cupcake flavors and gluten free options. My favorite cupcake was the Irish Car Bomb, a chocolate stout cake with Jameson chocolate ganache filling, Baileys cream cheese frosting, and a Whopper. Followed by my second favorite, Arnold Palmer, a black tea cake with lemon curd filling, sweet tea and lemon frosting. NoRA would make a lot of festive holiday themed cupcakes which we've picked up most of the flavors at Christmas. The shop was always welcoming and cozy with moody vibes. There was a lot of space to lounge and enjoy your cupcakes with a cup of coffee. It's because of NoRA's I now eat cupcakes with a fork to get everything in a layered bite. I am going to miss NoRA Cupcakes, but wish the owner all the best and would need to check out Harrie's Jailhouse, a restaurant that is located directly across the street from the cupcake shop.

Great location downtown I always looked at driving by for a couple of years. I knew they had…read moregluten-free cupcakes and I wanted a sweet treat. I conveniently and seamlessly ordered online. They put up a menu for the day with a selected assortment. I ordered: Samoa caramel cracker cupcake - was like eating the GS cookie. Very rich with a surprise inside. My husband liked it. GF/VG strawberry and creme - dense and a little dry but good. I know it's tricky with vegan treats but this went well with tea GF/VG plain Jane - love the rainbow sprinkles and didn't feel it was anything plain but the same ia cute. Also went well with tea. The shop itself was very cute! Some couches and chairs to sit alone or a small group. Great for a meet and greet foe clients or a friend to just sit and talk. Next time I will come back to do that and order some tea or coffee. In the summer time I will try their ice cream! The staff was so nice and helpful to inform me to let the cupcakes sit out for 30 minutes then enjoy and they were so right! There is street metered parking.

I showed up to this store one day, just to look. I inquired about cakes and ended up ordering a…read morecake after providing a vague idea about the flavor. They produced an amazing, fresh 6 " cake in 2 hours. Tasted fantastic and looked gorgeous! Thank you. Would give this place 10 stars if I could.

Exceptional! I highly recommend this place! The owner, Lori, is a beautiful woman with warm…read morewelcoming energy. The little shop is full of warmth. I had three of their cupcakes, and they were amazing! Don't miss the Nutella cupcake! Lori learned all the recipes from her grandmothers and mother. The cupcakes were moist and fresh, the frosting and topping just perfect! Don't miss this gem even if you have to drive a little bit to get here! Oh, and ask Lori to show you the family cookbook she made with her mother. Very special place!

Amazing cakes, great selection. Almost everything can be made vegan or gluten free. Service is…read morefriendly and personal.

We came in for a visit after moving away a few years ago…read more The business changed ownership The coffee is locally sourced Spacious enough for large parties

A surprisingly good bakery, that is a little too happy to wear it's success on it's sleeve…read more In a restored factory in Southington is a little hipster foodie mecca. With axe throwing, a retro arcade, coffee, chocolate, and this bakery. I got to explore the exposed brick and large filament lights of this specific locale, and picked up some sweets from this little shop. It's very much loud and proud in it's appearances on popular food television. Having pride in your success is a good thing, but it's very much in your face about it. It also prices accordingly, making the price of the baked goods you get at least a couple bucks extra. Thankfully, the baked goods are actually pretty good. We got a couple misfits, a couple french macarons, and one of the dessert waffles they had. The misfit muffins tasted pretty good, soft and light, not too sweet, and well balanced. The French macarons, they were not too great. the filling was sweet but lacking depth. they were pretty though. The standout was the Dessert waffle. Sweet, crispy but cakey, and plenty of chocolate and peanut butter flavor. A surprising bite, and tasty. Overall, it's a good dessert place to go to and try out. Not worth a trek,but a solid choice for that specific area

Hardcore Sweet is a bakery that opened in Watertown, Connecticut in 2012. It was founded by husband…read moreand wife Jeremy and Nicole Braddock. The bakery was initially founded as a cupcake truck. The two bakers were then featured on Food Network shows such as "Winner Cake All" and "Cupcake Wars", winning the latter. After that, they opened their first brick and mortar bakery. Most recently they competed on the Netflix show "Sugar Rush". A second location opened in Southington at the historic Factory Square complex in October 2021. Another location once existed at the Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester, but it has since closed. The locations offer cupcakes, custom cakes, cake pops, whoopie pies, cookies and muffins. I stopped at the Southington location of Hardcore Sweet for the first time this past July. Several businesses located at Factory Square were offering special menu items to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday. Factory Square is located conveniently alongside the popular Farmington Canal Trail, so I cycled there. Hardcore Sweet had several Harry Potter offerings that day, but by the time I had arrived most of them were sadly sold out. I ordered one of the few Harry Potter treats that they had left: Buckbeak's Breakfast Cupcake. It was delicious! I definitely need to come back to try more of their tasty treats on a future visit to Factory Square. I just need to get there earlier in the day when their selection is bigger.

We ordered cupcakes for our wedding a few months ago, and we couldn't have been happier!! The women…read morewho run this business are incredibly kind, responsive, professional, and TALENTED. The cupcakes were beautiful, like works of art. And they were absolutely delicious. Multiple people at our wedding, including our wedding planner, asked for the name of the bakery we ordered from and have since placed their own orders. The cupcakes and cupcake bouquet were as pretty as anything one would see on Great British Baking Show :) I can't recommend this bakery enough! And I also can't wait to order more cupcakes from them sometime!

We were so happy that Goodman Delights made my cupcakes & cake for my 60th birthday celebration!!…read moreThe artistry & taste was incredible!! Highly recommend!!

Ordered a cake for my son's birthday, it was delivered to my door on the day of the party and…read moreeveryone loved it. Would buy again.

From the owner: Home baker based in CT. I focus on custom orders for all occasions. I’m most known for my not so…read moresweet frosting.

Last weekend was the third time that Mazzotta's cupcakes were the centerpiece of our family…read morebirthday celebration! As always Maria's cupcakes were delicious , moist and flavorful. They were also beautiful! The ones frosted with vanilla buttercream looked like beautiful white roses, and the strawberry cupcakes were topped with yummy whipped cream frosting and a strawberry. Mazzotta's is awesome!

I stopped by this bakery looking for end-of-school gifts for teachers and principals, and it ended…read moreup being a huge success. I picked up an assortment of Danish pastries to share, and they were a hit. Everyone loved them, which made gift-giving easy and stress-free. It's always nice finding something that feels thoughtful and is appreciated by so many people. Of course, I couldn't leave without picking up a few treats for myself. I brought home the chocolate hazelnut and coconut ice cream flavors, and both were absolutely delicious. The chocolate hazelnut was rich and creamy, while the coconut had a refreshing flavor that was perfect for a warm day. I also purchased two breakfast pastries. One was a raspberry-flavored pastry that I really enjoyed. The other was supposed to be filled with vanilla, but the filling tasted different than I expected. It wasn't my favorite item, but with so many options available, that's bound to happen sometimes. The selection was impressive, everything looked fresh, and there was something for every sweet tooth. Whether you're stopping in for dessert, breakfast pastries, ice cream, or gifts for a special occasion, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I'll definitely be back to try more flavors and discover a few new favorites.