Arethusa a mano 833 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT 06750

"One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. Should have checked prices online before stopping in this nice bakery. After struggling to find parking in their roughly 8-10 car parking lot, I was greeting by a long line to the counter. Food must be great right? I should have been paying more attention to what they ordered. First, how is a 2 egg, 3 cheese sandwich LESS expensive than the $10 GRILLED CHEESE WITH THE SAME CHEESES? Wouldn’t someone just order the egg sandwich without the egg to save a dollar? I would. I thought of bringing it up at the counter but the staff looked miserable already. Besides trying to deceive people, my food came out mildly warm, I suspect a microwave was involved in the process. The coffee was not good enough to pay the insane markups for. If I’m looking for breakfast, I’m looking to spend less than $10 a person, and here, Its a minimum of $20 if you want enough food to feed yourself. I wouldn’t even use a giftcard here."

"Arethusa A Mano is a delightful bakery that has mastered the art of baking to perfection. Each visit is a treat, with an array of pastries that are both eye-catching and mouthwatering. The pretzel loaf, in particular, stands out as a must-try item—its golden crust and soft, chewy interior strike a perfect balance between savory and slightly tangy, embodying the best of artisanal baking. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or a savory indulgence, Arethusa A Mano's welcoming ambiance and exceptional offerings are sure to make your day."

"I've driven 30 minutes to Arethusa a Mano many times for an egg sandwich. I've always considered it "the best one". Today may be the last. The front staff is never very friendly. I ordered my egg sandwich, currently costing a whopping $9.35. If you want bacon or ham, add $3.30! Small drip coffee that is not organic - $3.10. You could potentially spend $15.55 + tax on a breakfast sandwich and small drip coffee!!! Ridiculous price. I would hope, at this price, the ingredients are high quality and I highly doubt it considering all of the additives in their ice cream shoppe across the street. Organic coffee in Woodbury is $2.65. Upon checkout on the iPad, good thing I looked and didn't just sign. Just sign and you'll add a tip. You need to push on "no tip", but you won't be informed of this. Tip? I'm ordering an egg sandwich at a counter and standing around to wait for it while my coffee gets cold, with hopes of finding a spot to sit once it finally comes out (took a while today and it's not busy in here at the moment). There is a sign by the register advertising "homemade syrups". So, I asked how they are made, because I've yet to find syrups that are not all chemicals. "I don't know. I don't make them." Hmm. Go ask the person who does? If that person is not here, how about having this information available? For those with allergies, this information should be available for everything offered. I don't have allergies, I just care about what I consume. I know. Rare these days. Dirty chair. Ridiculously high prices. Sneaky checkout process. Unhelpful staff. I'm over this place."

"My wife and I stopped here on our way home. It’s located on route 202 in Bantam. Parking lot on the side. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and positive attitude of the employees. Lots of delicious selections of sandwiches, bakery items, and drinks. You can taste the difference in the items that come from there farm. We got an almond croissant which was a nice starter while waiting for our sandwiches. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a brioche roll. Very delicious. The eggs were from their farm and the cheese was made across the street at their dairy. It was very filling. I had a bite of my wife’s which was ham instead of bacon. It was just as tasty as mine. Just be prepared to spend a little more than at a regular deli. I know you get what you pay for with the high quality of ingredients. However, in the end it’s still an egg sandwich."

"Absolutely amazing. Always heard good things and had it on my list to go there. It’s a bit of a drive for me, but it’s a beautiful drive. My mom and I went and got coffee and croissants. They were excellent. I also got some cupcakes to go I could not resist!!!"