BrookeyJ
Generations ago the local baker was an integral part of every community. Households would go get fresh bread for the day or the week, the local brewer would go to the baker for his yeast, the baker was one of the most important people in any community. Nowadays we buy mass produced bread with 25 ingredients that has almost no flavor, no crust, no crumb, was made entirely by a machine with no care at all, and it magically lasts 7-10 days.
This is not some modern bakery with large amounts of sugary pastry’s (although they did have a limited selection if that’s what you’re looking for). This is an old school French bakery that appears to be family owned where you walk in and get a delicious loaf to eat for the next 2-3 days.
Highly recommended stopping in and picking up a loaf or baguette. He did not have many loaves on display so I can only assume he makes small batches for the day. This business and the owners deserve a lot more customers but I think so many of us grew up on wonder bread and processed junk we don’t even know what real bread is or its significance in human history.
We’re better off getting our bread locally with no preservatives than buying the stuff at the supermarket that has 25 ingredients and no flavor or texture.
Go check this place out, don’t expect a modern bakery, expect a real loaf or baguette of French bread for a fair price and support a local business owned by real people in our community. You won’t be disappointed when you cut a slice and put some butter on it or dip it in olive oil (or just rip off a piece and eat it plain like we did)
… moreA.S. Totoro
This is the best French bakery in Connecticut! Everything is authentic French yet home-style. The owners are very nice people, and it is always a great pleasure to come to this place. Everything is delicious there. If you are driving from some distance, call ahead to see if they are open or not. This is a small family owned establishment. I always was very pleased with La Brioche cakes and pastries.
… moreLuciana Granstrand
I had a sweet experience at La Brioche Bakery. Even though I’ve never been to France, I felt like I had been there since I opened their doors. The owner was listening to classic French songs and was so lovely! Their pastries and baguette were so delicious. I can’t wait to go back again 🙂
… moreSusan C
I really wanted to love this place, but was very disappointed in the plain croissants. Not only were they slightly burnt, but were hard on the INSIDE. I asked the shopkeeper if they were baked today and he said yes. When I told them they were hard his response was that it was because they don’t use preservatives.
We also bought a baguette which was delicious. If in the area I would buy that again, but not the croissants, especially if they looked the way they did today.
… moreL.L Y
This French bakery makes authentic French bread and pastry! I’ve been to Paul the French bakery and it cannot be compared to this bakery, including the prices; it’s also nothing like Big Y or Stop & Shop. They are true to their art of making authentic french bread and pastry for all to enjoy. The owner is very warm and kind and the gentleman who works there too. It’s a great little place! It’s worth the drive from Boston.
… moreSarah DeSouza
Two things you must try…bread and Sarah surprises. The baker is so friendly and you can tell she really loves what she does and genuinely cares about what others think of her product. She names my favorite pastry after her granddaughter Sarah. Bread is fresh and you can easily eat the whole loaf by itself in one sitting. Hidden gem. You won’t be disappointed!
… moreGeno Villafano
Fantastic selection of breads and sweets.
The flavor and quality of all that I’ve tried from here is so uniquely wholesome and delicious. I love their sweet breads and croissants. It’s nice to have someplace like this that has a traditional and perfected approach to all their goods.
… moreKai Gonzalez
The look of the place always brings a smile to my face when I drive by. I definitely think more people should go and I should take more time out of my day to go. The owner is lovely and makes authentic pastries that taste absolutely amazing.
… moreJustin Eisenberg
Absolutely incredible sweets and bread! The woman who runs the shop is so sweet and you can tell this is her life’s passion. I highly recommend the chocolate mousse cups and the raspberry cheese pastry.
… moreDringBR
Our UConn French grad class took a field trip there because our professor had heard of it. The baguettes (long thin bread) are the best I’ve had in the U.S. because she uses the best ingredients. We also tried the Madeleines. The prices are very reasonable. The owner Colette told us she gets up really early to bake everything fresh. She took some time to explain her business to us in French.
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