In an era where the convenience of big box stores seems overwhelmingly contagious, it is getting more and more difficult to find family-run local shops. In Connecticut, there is a heavenly Dutch bakery that has been baking up the freshest and most delicious goods for more than 50 years. This spot may be small but it is bursting with homemade flavor.

The Dutch Epicure Shop is a wonderful little bakery in Litchfield. Not only is it a paradise of bread, cakes, and more, this shop is also a little grocery store that offers much more.

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Enjoy a wide variety of scrumptious choices at this long-standing spot. The shop was opened in 1967 by Wolfgang and Betsy Joas who were immigrants from Germany and Holland. Their daughter, Wilma, now runs the store baking up incredible European style pastries, cakes, bread, and more.

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Ditch the grocery store bagged bread and enjoy a fresh baked selection to meet every need.

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There’s no shortage of cakes here. Sample the sour cream coffee cake for a much needed morning boost. The selection for breakfast changes daily but you can look forward to pastries, turnovers, croissants, and much more.

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Need a midday snack? Chocolate stick cookies are a local favorite. What’s unexpected is that this Dutch bakery also makes homemade ice cream and it’s to die for.

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Looking for a custom cake? Yep, they can create a masterpiece to celebrate any occasion.

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Chocoholics will love the handmade candies at this shop. There’s a multitude of hand-crafted confections that will tempt you.

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While all of the sweets are ever-tempting, this shop has quite a few things on the savory side. Meats and cheeses galore are available in their deli.

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Seek out that hard to find European ingredient in this shop. From spices to specialty foods, the shelves are stocked in a way that no big box store can challenge.

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Whether you are seeking the perfect pastry or that hard to find ingredient, the Dutch Epicure Shop has you covered.

Facebook/The Dutch Epicure Shop Visit the Dutch Epicure Shop Wednesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m and Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Find the Dutch bakery at 491 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759. Take a look at their website or Facebook page for more information.

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Visit the Dutch Epicure Shop Wednesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m and Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Find the Dutch bakery at 491 Bantam Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759. Take a look at their website or Facebook page for more information.

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