Elmwood Pastry Shop — Restaurant in West Hartford

Elmwood Pastry Shop truly stands out as a community gem, as demonstrated by their generous support of our parish youth's vocational pilgrimage fundraising efforts.

The owner graciously welcomed our group, contributing a gift card for our pasta dinner raffle and permitting us to display our promotional poster in the shop.

This level of community involvement and hospitality speaks volumes about the business's dedication to supporting local initiatives.

The staff further enhances the experience with their sweet and helpful demeanor, making every visit pleasant and inviting.

Beyond their exceptional service, Elmwood Pastry Shop delights patrons with an impressive array of decadent sweets, offering a multitude of flavors and varieties, all crafted on-site.

This commitment to quality and community makes Elmwood Pastry Shop a beloved local establishment worthy of high praise.

Thank you for your hospitality and...

Went in with my boyfriend to try and support local businesses during covid 19 isolation, and were greeted with disrespect and shortness. I am very polite, we are both in service industry. I asked a question about some unlabeled macaroons and the woman behind the counter was very rude and basically barked the flavors at me. I got one of each anyway and they were awful. All just tasted like sugar and one wasnt even the right texture at all. She loudly repeated herself when I took an extra 15 seconds to take my card back because I was listening to my boyfriend. I couldn't believe it to be honest, hoping maybe she was just having a bad day. I will not go back, such a shame.

Two shops down theres a lovely mom and pop bakery and deli with similar options and great service. Recommend stopping there if your visit to the pastry shop falls as short...

Hours have changed recently sometimes it's not convenient especially on Sundays they are now and when you're going to dinner at somebody's house you really would like to stop by somewhere and bring dessert. Fruit pies are OK quite honestly crust could be more fluffy and light. I do like their bread but unless you are in the morning there's a good chance you won't find it later in the day. Hard rolls are usually very hard by mid afternoon and quite honestly not worth buying order them fresh in the morning pick them up early so you can have them at home and a sealed container. I love their Cardiamond bread but order in advance as well as their carrot cakes. Just make sure that you ask for a lighter frosting some of the frosting is earthquake sweet and heavy. They're kind of missing that special touch they...