The best bakeries & sweet shops in New Britain

“For birthdays, showers, or just a random Tuesday, The Kakery turns out custom cakes and cupcakes that look like a party and taste like one too. Friendly, local pros who nail the design you imagined, so your dessert table gets applause before anyone even lights the candles.”

From the New Britain newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Circa-1934 chain known for its soft-serve ice cream & custom cakes, mainly for take-out.”

“The Farmer's Cow Calfé is a farmer-owned spot for soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps plus scoops of seriously good ice cream. They also stock locally-sourced artisan goodies along with The Farmer’s Cow farm fresh eggs and milk, so lunch and a little fridge refill can happen in one quick run this week.”

From the New Britain newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Treat yourself this week at Mortensen Dairy Ice Cream, a family-run since-1915 shop turning out roughly 50 housemade flavors on the regular, plus real ice cream soft serve. Seasonal favorites like Native Strawberry, Georgia Peach, and Peppermint Stick keep things fresh, and their ice cream nachos are dangerously fun.”

From the Meriden newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Frisbie's Dairy Barn churns super-premium, small-batch ice cream in-house, with creative seasonal picks and dairy-free scoops, plus cakes and ice cream sandwiches for when dessert needs to travel.”

From the New Britain newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Roly Poly Bakery is that local spot where you swing in for fresh baked goods and end up leaving with smoked sausages, deli cold cuts, and half a cart of imported groceries. Plus hot meals and event platters, so dinner and gatherings taste a little more authentic.”

From the New Britain newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Need cookies that double as art? Bella & Bear Baking Company is a Berlin-based cottage baker whipping up made from scratch royal icing sugar cookies, logo cookies, gourmet cookies, cupcakes and cakesicles, all to order. Skip the store, submit an order online and sweeten that birthday, team event or random Tuesday.”

From the New Britain newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Whether you’re snagging cookies, a last-minute cake, or just a good loaf that doesn’t taste like homework, Price Chopper in nearby Newington has a bakery that hits the spot. And if dinner snuck up on you, the food court, pizza, and rotisserie chicken save the night.”

From the New Britain newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Whether you're craving a classic swirl or a hefty scoop, Praline's Ice Cream keeps it simple and satisfying with soft-serve, scooped ice cream, and celebratory ice cream cakes and pies. It’s the kind of low-key strip-mall spot locals appreciate when dessert needs to happen... right now.”

From the New Britain newsletter, September 3, 2026

“From morning cafecito to afternoon cravings, Borinquen Bakery keeps New Britain running on pan sobao, pan de agua, sandwiches, and guava & cheese pastries made fresh all day. Family owned since 2001, it’s the kind of spot to swing by this week for a hug in pastry form.”

From the New Britain newsletter, September 22, 2026