“I’m a regular here and the staff is wonderful. Please be patient, as they are understaffed. The quality of their food is too-notch. And, at least by local standards, their sandwiches are reasonably-priced. I offen grab a to-go sandwich and eat it quietly on a rock along the nearby Shepaug River. Thank you, everybody at The Pantry!“
“Exceptional sourdough. I always grab an olive loaf when I'm around. Last time I was in I decided to try their cheese and strawberry rhubarb danish and was not disappointed. There's nothing like the smell of fresh baked bread and Bantam Bread delivers every time.“
“This is a very tiny shop, but they have seating outside for the warmer weather. Ovens Of France is the best bakery outside of those one might find in Greenwich, CT. I live in Guilford, and it's worth the trip to Woodbury to buy their products. Try the chocolate mousse cake. It's the absolute best. I buy one and freeze slices, it lasts for months. The eclaires don't have overly sweet pudding in the center but a rich cream. The croissants are like nothing you'll ever find elsewhere. They open early, like 6am, for early birds.Parking: They are in a shopping center. The parking is always plentiful and close.“
“Wonderful little pastry and bakery shop. The place might be small but gosh! The quality is really high. I walked away with the Tres Leches (3 milk) cake and their Coconut cream tart as well as a slice of pound cake to snack on. My friend had the same coconut cream tart and ordered a bunch of their cookies - neither of us were complaining. I practically inhaled my tres leches cake. The owner is friendly as well. When I asked her which 3 milks did she use for her tres leches cake, I asked because the recipe I use has coconut milk. She said that she can't use coconut milk because "this is Connecticut" which I'm guessing means that even something as bland as coconut milk is probably too exotic for Connecticut WASPs. Still I hope this place sticks around because her offerings are wonderful and Woodbury needs some a dose of exoticness.“
“I ordered 3 dozen cookies with a “Lisa Frank” theme. I sent them the inspiration photos, and filled out the form online, I received a response very quickly. Ashley is extremely professional, kind, talented, and efficient. On top of the cookies being absolutely perfect and even better than I expected, they tasted amazing.“
“Words cannot even begin to describe how incredibly impressed I am with Sugar Crystles!! The talent, flexibility, artistic vision, affordability….just phenomenal! I would recommend Crystle to every and anyone! The cookies were beautiful, cake pops delicious, and dipped pretzel rods a fun twist to a classic. Thank you for making our baby shower magical!!“
“Thank you, Susan K. for the detailed, well researched review that finally got me to El Cisne! This bakery / cafe is so charming and, especially when you catch one of the many, many varieties of filled / topped bread rolls emerging fresh from the oven, quite delicious. Most of the breads in the case are made with something similar to brioche -- slightly sweet with a brioche-like rise -- and filled with an astonishing variety of fillings: Bavarian cream; ham and cheese; pineapple, ham and cheese; chocolate; and strawberry jam..... and that covers only about a quarter of the varieties on offer, probably! There was also a fabulous cheese-topped flat bread, soft, probably not leavened (possibly llapingachos?); semicircular, bready "empanada" rolls with various fillings -- baked, not fried; and a denser pan de yuca with cheese in the center. The cheese used in all of these breads was white, salty, and crumbled into small grains -- queso fresco or queso Ecuatoriano perhaps? If I am perfectly honest, I wasn't head-over-heels in love with the room temperature brioche-like rolls from the case, even after re-toasting at home. They're enjoyable, similar to what you might find sold as brioche or challah in the bakery section of a grocery chain -- but probably not baked day-of. On the other hand, a fresh-out-of-the-oven-hot roll filled with pineapple (in the form of a lovely more-sour-than-sweet goop), cheese, and ham (SPAM-like in consistency) was quite fetching, the outside flakey and crisp like a good croissant, the innards scalding hot when we made the first attempt to eat it in the car on the way home. I am not sure whether it was made with the same kind of brioche-y bread as the others or not... could the textural differences between a fresh-out-of-the-oven product and a room temperature one could be so profound? Clearly, this one needs additional taste testing! The pan de yuca was the star of the show for me, with a wonderfully light, yet substantial texture, possibly incorporating fresh, mashed yuca and not just yuca / cassava flour. (I found a tiny bit of yucca fiber in my roll much to my excitement!) It is similar to pao de queijo, which is made with tapioca flour, the starchy derivative of cassava, but without the more mochi-like chew that I associate with pao de queijo. I love that everything is so clearly house made al El Cisne, and when fresh products roll out of the kitchen. I'm not much of a sweets person, but those glossy cakes in the display look like they're worth a try. Not sure if we'll be able to wait until the next birthday for those.... :) Great tip, Susan K.! I'm so glad to add this place to our repertoire.“
“11.17.23 Upon walking in you'll love the fresh smell of baked goods. It took me a good 10 minutes to decide what to get because everything looked so good. Quick service. Easy parking. Small indoors but enough tables for me to sit and enjoy my snacks.“
“We were planning on eating at the Market Place Tavern but we made a detour when we saw the bakery sign. We took a peek in to check their hours and then went up to the next level to have lunch. We bought some treats and an americano and a cappuccino and went on our merry way. The almond cookie was the best of the bunch and was outstanding. The fresh filled cannoli was also great and the raspberry hand pie was delicious. We didn't try the bread but I'll save that for next time.“
“This establishment is a staple of the town of Bridgewater and for good reason. Aside from the historical significance of the building itself, the food is always delicious, pricing fair, staff genuinely friendly, and atmosphere welcoming. We always feel like we are visiting family when we are here.During warmer weather, there are several tables out front for a nice view of the Town’s main thoroughfare.They stock a generous variety of the mouthwatering Bridgewater Chocolates (of course!), and their store has some light food, treats, and odds & ends. There is also an area with home goods and gifts - all really nice quality.I highly recommend Bridgewater Village Store & Bistro for a tasty meal, or as a spot to stock up on some food and drinks for a road trip or drive around town.“
“ORIGIN: The cafe is one of several Bantam-based offshoots associated with Arethusa Dairy Farm in Litchfield. LOCATION: Arethusa A Mano is located on the main thoroughfare that crosses Bantam. At times the parking lot is crowded, but parking behind Arethusa Dairy across the street is a good alternative. FOOD and BEVERAGES: The cafe serves sandwiches and baked goods that are not commonly found in this area. For example, cronuts -- a flaky cross between a donut and croissant can be found in the pastry case. Likewise, beverages with unique flavors, such as gingerbread latte are prepared and served. AMBIANCE: Beside the order counter and display case are many cafe tables. The white panel walls are fitted with photos from the farm associated with the cafe. Large windows wrap across two sides, allowing a sun-filled dining area.“
“Came here on the way to the Hidden Valley Preserve and we are so glad we did! We absolutely LOVED the full Monte. Its actually addicting, i must get another hahahaMy mom loved her grilled ham egg and cheese. The pop tart and sookie cookie were such a pleasant surprise too! It tasted like a brownie, so so good. We plan to definitely be back again for all of it!Everyone was also very nice and friendly, even when the place was pretty full!“