Desserts tend to be near the top on lists of foods that just about everyone loves. Cookies, pies, doughnuts… if it’s sweet, people enjoy it. One dessert that we feel doesn’t get enough attention is strawberry shortcake. Luckily enough, it just so happens that we have a bakery in Connecticut that makes some of the best strawberry shortcake around. DiMare Pastry Shop serves up some of the best desserts in the Nutmeg State. With so much on the menu, it can be tough to pick a favorite, but the cakes here are amazing. We think they just might serve the best strawberry shortcake in CT. 

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For more information about DiMare Pastry Shop, including a list of cake flavors, you can visit the website of DiMare Pastry Shop. You can also follow the Facebook page of this iconic Connecticut bakery for plenty of mouthwatering photos of the pastry chefs’ latest creations.

Have you ever tried a cake from DiMare Pastry Shop? Do you think they serve the best strawberry shortcake in CT? Share your experiences in the comments! No matter which location of DiMare Pastry Shop you go to, there’s something amazing to do in the area – in Riverside, you can explore this gorgeous local park, and in Stamford, you can drop in at a diner that appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Make sure to check if there are any unique Connecticut adventures to take while you’re in town on Viator.

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What Are Some Of The Best Bakeries In Connecticut?

  • Unicorn Polish Bakery is an unicorn in more ways than one - this Vernon institution is one of the last old-school Polish bakeries in the northeast. If you've never been to a Polish bakery, you're missing out on some unique specialties. We highly recommend the blueberry tarts and roll pastries. But this bakery also sells canned and jarred goods, and even smoked meats and sausages at the deli.
  • The Pursuit of Pastry is kind of the opposite end of the spectrum - a modern bakery constantly innovating and found in Old Saybrook. It first opened in 2012, and it specializes in custom-made cakes for birthdays and other events. No matter the theme, they can bring it to life in cake form. If you're not in the market for a whole cake, make sure to try some classics like the cinnamon rolls or the seasonal specials like fresh-baked Irish soda bread.

 

What Are Some Of The Best Restaurants Near DiMare Pastry Shop?

  • If you're in the Stamford location, we recommend heading to Quartiere, a unique adults-only restaurant located in what looks like an old speakeasy. This popular Italian restaurant went to an adults-only policy in 2023 and has become a great spot for a quiet dinner. The scratch-made pizza and pastas are incredible, and while the restaurant isn't a bar, it does serve some of the state's best cocktails.
  • Joey B's in Cos Cob, only a short drive from Riverside, might just serve the best chili in Connecticut. This old-school diner has a simple menu of classics like lobster rolls, fried appetizers, and sandwiches, but the thick and spicy chili has won multiple awards. This isn't some chili you pour on hot dogs either - it's a rich mix of beef, beans, vegetables that is perfect for a cold winter's day.

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