This Greenwich Starbucks is located next to the Whole Foods Market on Putnam Avenue. Despite Starbucks' national name, this store conveys a surprisingly strong community feeling. The staff is extremely friendly and eager to recommend their favorite drinks. In addition to a large selection of gourmet coffee and tea, Starbucks offers sodas, juices, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit and desserts. Bags of ground coffee and various coffee related accessories, such as mugs and tumblers are also available.
This lovely old-fashioned breakfast and lunch spot has a long counter and many individual tables. The dining space is charming and very well lit.
Cakeworks Etc has been providing cakes and baking supplies to the Hamden community for 30 years. It now makes a range of gluten-free cakes for those with dietary restrictions. Cakeworks Etc sells a range of pans, tins, liners and candies. The store is spacious, and the owner, Cindy Turner, is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly Turner also features beads, carved figurines and cookie mixes, all made locally.
Ambrosia Bakery, located on Main Street, is the premiere bakery and pastry shop in Stratford. Featuring a lineup of baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pastries as well as coffee and deli items, Ambrosia Bakery is known for its great quality and customer satisfaction.
