Layla’s Bakery

I’m not sure if I went when there wasn’t too many baked goods but there were cookies and éclair only. They offered a lot of breakfast and lunch options and the lunch I got was okay but a bit greasy.
I wish they had more pastries… I really was looking for more sweets and I didn’t want to buy a whole cake.

The bad:
First and last visit. Sat at a dirty table until food arrived.
2 of 3 meals were delivered, half eaten, then the 3^rd arrived after a short spat behind the counter. The third had over cooked poached eggs. Ice cold potatoes. Sounded like the food stayed in the window the entire time we were eating. Although, 1 plate had very hot potatoes even when the 3^rd meal arrived. That leads me to believe the kitchen and wait staff failed across the board.
The good:
The hot food was excellent.
I’m sure another visit would be different but there are other places to go.

As good as it gets. The food tastes so fresh and flavorful. This is a wonderful place for breakfast or lunch and their savory crepes and grilled cheese are great. Beats all the fast food places and diners in the neighborhood. I Would recommend it with a thumbs up.

This place is awesome. I loved stopping here because they had fresh cannoli’s made to order! And it helps that my daughter’s name is Layla too :)

I am a big food fan, I have to say this is one of the best places to eat breakfast/​brunch/​lunch! The prices are phenomenal and the food you get is un-​believable not just in quantity but also in quality! I don’t know of a better place to go for amazing quality food, at fair prices! Even if you’re not in the area you should come for their food or baked goods. Everything is hand made and delicious! I live almost an hour away and I try to come atleast twice a month!

I’ve stopped in a few times for coffee. I thought it was a fluke at first so I gave it another chance. Each time the coffee tasted burned. I asked them to leave extra room for milk (which you have to add yourself) and they didn’t either time. The food looks good, but pricing seems all over the place. Certain items are reasonable, some overpriced and some inexpensive.

First time trying this restaurant. Had the eggs Benedict for brunch this AM. Deliciously served on fresh French baguette bread. Hollandaise sauce was great. Also comes with plenty of red potato home fries. Service was very friendly. Clean, old-​fashioned vibes. Will definitely try again.

Kind of a dingy space that hasn’t been renovated in decades. Food is average. Service is pretty good. There’s not a ton of options in the area, so this is not a bad alternative to chains for a casual bite.

The more I come to Layla’s bakery, the more I enjoy it! Great omelettes and coffee. They had some jazz/​Sinatra playing and the atmosphere is very cozy. Just bought our first baguette bread so we will see on that.

I needed a cake for friends in Kent and as I don’t live in the area, I relied on Unilocal to find a bakery. Everyone at Layla’s was so helpful. The cake was beautifully boxed so it wouldn’t be damaged in transport and even loaded into my car.
But more important the chocolate mousse cake was delicious and was the hit of the party. I only wish I lived closer, I would be here all the time, but maybe it’s good for my waistline!

The first time I went there after they first opened, I had a wonderful experience. If I was reviewing based on that I’d be giving five stars. The food is phenomenal. But the service this time I went was awful. I called before going to ask about small cakes that can be picked up the day of (for my mother’s birthday the day before.) I was told they only had one left. It wasn’t my mom’s favorite, but it was good enough. I let them know I can be there in an hour to pick it up and gave them my information to hold it until then. The girl was very bland on the phone. I understand they were probably busy, but that’s not a reason to be rude. I get there an hour later (by the way, the parking is awful there. That’s not their fault though. It’s a bad location.) I walk in an immediately see two other ready to purchase cakes, one of them small like I was asking about, and it’s my mother’s favorite. I asked if I could get that instead because I was told on the phone they only had the other cake left. The girl behind the counter was great and gladly switched. And then explained to me that they didn’t charge my card for the other cake yet because the other girl had described me as «wishy-​washy on the phone.» She probably shouldn’t have told the customer what her coworker said about me, but she did. It was rude and despite the fact that I was visibly upset about, she didn’t bother to say sorry. They were both young and I’m definitely only a few years older than them at the most. I would never talk to a customer like that or about them like that. The least they could have done was wait for me to pick up the cake and then talk about me. I didn’t bother to say anything there because I know how it feels to be treated crappy by an unhappy customer. So I just bought the cake and left. Will not be going back there again. There are plenty of other bakeries with great food in the area, and I’m sure at least one of them has more polite workers than this.
(TL;DR)
Crappy service, great food. Would rather get great service and great food from another bakery in the area.

I live in New Milford and work in Danbury. Brookfield where Layla’s is located is conveniently in the middle. I stop there for breakfast and brunch all the time. The gentleman at the front is always kind and welcoming and their staff is very friendly. The atmosphere is very cozy. I usually always get the French toast with berries and once in a while I get lunch to go to bring to work. French toast is always fluffy and definitely go hungry, there’s 3 thick pieces of homemade bread and you’re gonna want to eat as much as you can and not let any go to waste! I highly recommend!

Delicious chicken salad sandwich. Fries were the best. Large selection of baked goodies but didn’t partake in them. Very pleasant restaurant, really clean.

Great food made fresh along with beautiful pastries. They serve Peets coffee, brewed fresh. It is always packed with locals. Only complaint is that the scones are more like biscuits.

For Starters, let’s be honest. .This is not a bakery.
I’m amazed at the 5 star reviews! Rumor has it this wannabe is up for sale and no wonder. My feeling is this; when you spend the time and money (lots of money), there are certain expectations that should be met. Freshness, quality and certainly great customer service. Strikes 1, 2 & 3. I suggest you save yourself from being disappointed, and drive right past this place. The 1 star means only 1 thing. It allows one to post on Unilocal.Bakeries are not Restaurants. Restaurants are not Bakeries. This is a great example of how a fakery should be.

My boyfriend and I come here every Sunday for brunch and they never disappoint! The girls who work here are so friendly and the food is delicious and always so fresh! It’s such a nice alternative to the other breakfast places in Brookfield so I would definitely recommend it for anyone who wants to try some tasty bakery treats and amazing French toast

Pastries and bakery items are yummy, but if you order a burger (why we did this at a baker, I do not know), don’t expect much. It is lovely, but the bun is twice the size of the meat in the middle. We cracked up through our entire lunch making jokes about the dinky burger. Come here for the sweet stuff and breads.

Layla’s exterior has this warm inviting tone. When we drove by in the first time a couple of months ago, I was really attracted to the place. We finally got to go last week. The inside of the café /​bakery was wonderful as well. It has a nice area for people to meet and have pastries and coffee (which Layla serves Peet’s coffee). We had sandwiches for lunch and picked up a few items of pastries. They were great. Next time I will bring my book there to spend a relaxing afternoon.

My friend Karen and I have taken it upon ourselves to search out the best bakeries and cafes where ever we might roam. We were excited to sop by Layla’s early one afternoon for a cup of tea and something yummy and freshly baked. We found neither. The only thing that was available was a focacia type bread, which they offered to «microwave» for us. :(. There were a couple of cookies and breads, none of which looked appetizing enough to purchase.
In addition, the place was somewhat dark and dingy looking, and did not smell like a bakery in the least. One kind of expects a certain sensory explosion when visiting a really good bakery. We had no hint of that at all.
We left having bought nothing… with no desire to return.

I tried Layla Bakery for the first time today. The parking lot was filled, so word has been catching on.
The cappuccino was excellent — far better than Starbucks (Layla uses Peet’s coffee beans). I will come here hereon for cup of coffee.
Thankful to have a bakery in the area and eager to support this effort. Comments from another customer while choosing my items suggested I am not alone. Free Wi-​Fi and a burning fireplace add to the lure.
The menu on the right panel needs to be updated. Here is the menu:
Anastasia noted that access from Federal Road was a problem. Federal Road can be easily avoided if you enter and exit parking lot through Old New Milford/​State Road to the west of Federal Road/​202 (see third photo). There were many seating options when I was there, so the aforementioned seating problem has been addressed.