As their website says, Grainne Baking Co is a line of sweets and treats handmade in Deep River,…read moreConnecticut. It's mail-order (or I guess online-order) only, although Jillian does make appearances at local farmers' markets and holiday markets. I've sampled her fruit&nut granola bars, amazingly decadent brownies, sea salt chocolate chunk cookies, and brown sugar shortbread buttons, and always go for a second helping. I love that she utilizes local ingredients and tells you straight off that your order will be shipped in a few days so she can make everything fresh. It's an easy gift to send and you know the recipient will be happy. I've started to order a snack or two before a work meeting, both to help spread the word of Grainne and to satisfy my sweets cravings.

I was looking for a special treat to send my mom. Came across the Grainne Baking Co. Absolutely…read moreloved the fact that they use ingredients from New England producers! Packaging is so well done from there bentwood boxes to the delicious treats that fill the inside. My mom was thrilled! I will definitely order here again!

Came here on a Monday morning a little before 9 am and there was a line. It wasn't too bad. And…read morehonestly, it's worth it. The line was out the door, but that's because its kind of a smaller line space. When I got to the front, there were 2 people taking orders, so they're trying to keep the line moving. I ordered the bowtie croissant that had blackberry jam inside and an ebbieoche. Along with an espresso for my husband and a blueberry lemonade for me. Once I got my items, I went outside to sit on their front porch/patio area with my husband and pup. The blueberry lemonade was really good. Very sweet. It had like bits of blueberry in it as well. And it js MASSIVE. Kind of a steal. The bowtie croissant was SO good. They make sure its filled to the brim with jam. And it was good jam. The croissant itself was fantastic. It was a little thicker to make sure the jam didn't immediately spill out, and that was genuis. I loved it. It was exactly the top of croissant I wanted with jam. The ebbieoche was delicious. Husband loved the cinnamon and sugar. We ate all of it. They had a good amount of pastries and everything was beautiful. I would 100% come back and stand in line.

3.5/5. I came in on a rainy Saturday morning. The line moved pretty quickly. It's a cute spot with…read morea lot of options! I went with the almond croissant, a sea salt chocolate chip cookie, an oatmeal blueberry cookie, and a hot coffee. I was fairly disappointed in the sweets - the croissant was almost like a cream puff, not a lot of almond flavor. The cookies were okay, I might have set my expectations too high! I'd come back but would probably get other things next time.

Such a great place love the interior decor. The tiramisu latte is delicious great pastry selectionread more

Delicious food! Interesting varieties! The service is…read moreoutstanding! All the workers are very friendly and professional. The ambiance is relaxed, there's always cool relaxing music playing, and interior of the restaurant is beautiful to look at. The only negative is the air conditioning is too cold.

I went to this bakery on my very first day in Mystic and it was so good, I returned every morning!…read more On the weekends, you'll want to arrive early, or prepare to wait in line. It is, however, worth the wait. When I first walked in, I couldn't get over the variety of delicious looking baked goods behind the clear glass display cases. I asked the couple next to me, "how in the world do you choose?" On day one, I chose the ham and cheese croissant as I was trying to get a bit of protein in with my breakfast and I had already decided I'd be back tomorrow to try another. My breakfast did not disappoint. It had the perfect amount of ingredients and the croissant itself was buttery and flaky. The staff is friendly, patient, and helpful. There is seating inside but if the weather is nIce, I recommend sitting outside. They have a beautiful patio with comfortable outdoor seating where you can listen to the birds and church bells. This place is a 10 out of 10 and I can't wait to return! In my book, it is a MUST when you're in Mystic.

On our recent visit to Connecticut... we stumbled upon Sift Bake Shop, seeking authentic…read morecroissants. From the moment we stepped inside, we were captivated by the impeccable French styled baked goods evident in every item--salmon sandwiches and pastries alike were nothing short of flawless. We found ourselves returning daily during our three-day stay, appreciating both the locals and the welcoming atmosphere. The staff's assistance was consistently helpful, enhancing our overall experience. We highly recommend this establishment to both locals and tourists. Their commitment to quality and service is excellent. RATINGS & LOGISTICS: - Atmosphere: 9/10 - Food Quality: 10/10 - Service/Flow: 10/10 - Value: 8/10 - Would Return: Yes. Will be back for sure.

What a cute place! This new little treasure is walking distance from Goodspeed Opera House and it…read morewell worth a stop. The talented and enthusiastic owner bubbles over with pride in her creations. Everything is delicious and unique. You cannot go wrong in this adorable shop!

Just updating to add a photo of the custom cake, which was absolutely gorgeous, and was enjoyied…read morethoroughly by all guests.

I couldn't stop thinking about these cannolis I had 2 years ago at the food truck festival so now…read morethat it's strawberry season I couldn't wait to have them again. It was worth the 1 hour drive to get my chocolate covered cannoli with strawberry filling. Of course everything they sell is delicious but these are the absolute best. I highly recommend you try them while they are available.

We stopped at Meriano's Bake Shoppe after a trip to the area. What a wonderful one stop shop…read morebakery. I wish it was closer to us. You can get sauce and stuffed breads. We loved the chicken Parmesan stuffed bread. The bread itself was sweet, airy, and has a nice bite. The chicken and cheese inside was just right and filled throughout. We got 4 different cupcakes to sample. The cupcakes were fresh, moist, and flavorful. Love a wonderful Funfetti! My husband enjoyed picking out a sampling of their pastries. He loved them all- cinnamon roll, apple stick and the blueberry and strawberry danish. We greatly enjoyed our trip and every single item we purchased. The waitstaff were so accommodating and welcoming. A fun 80's song came on the radio and we were joking we all loved the song. We'll be back! 5 stars!

I love this dessert spot and have been coming here for over a decade! It's stunning inside as are…read moreall of the things they make. It looks like it's out of a movie. I have never been to a prettier pastry shop in my life. A must visit spot if in the area!

I stopped in to meet a friend for my birthday and the whole experience was amazing! Everything they…read morehad on display looked delicious. I got a cookie , cream puff and tea and everything was excellent! We visited in January so there isn't a ton of seating inside but if you are able to grab a seat it's so cute! I'd imagine the spring/summer is a great time to visit since it looked like they do have some outdoor seating. Highly recommend stopping in!

Best cheesecake in America. After eating for over 60 years, top 3 on my list and this includes USA…read more, Europe and my Mom's.

I love bakeries and I have been frequently disappointed. I wanted a birthday cake (for me) recently…read moreand tried P of P. The cake was amazing. It was fresh, there were different sizes available, and the buttercream was delightful. A total home run. The staff person offered to write on the cake without being asked. She was patient, pleasant, and professional. The store is large, tastefully decorated, and offered many choices all of which appeared to be made in-house. Label me "a fan."

This place has great chicken salad and potato salad to go. Their pastries and sandwiches are…read morewonderful. I think they would reach a broader audience if they had a simple latte machine. They offer tea and coffee which is great for an older clientele, but if they wanted to expand their audience a basic espresso machine would do wonders. Id actually sit here more and eat if they had a basic machine to offer iced and hot lattes. It would pay for itself in like a day and a half.

Thank you helpers for recommending this gem on the way to our beachy destination. Super cute,…read morelittle, hidden and charming cafe. It was bustling with families, but we took or delicious sandwiches and Harney teas to go. We had a turkey blt wrap and grilled cheese with tomato and fig jam; sooooo good!

Honeycone is simply as close to a perfect place as there can be. It's in a gorgeous location on a…read morecute street in Chester full of other small businesses, shops and restaurants. The shop is super inviting and nicely set up. All of the scoopers are beyond friendly and sweet, and terrific at what they do. I think sundae construction is an extremely underrated thing that I, admittedly, can be a bit of snob about. They are all masters. Nearly all toppings and elements are homemade, as well as all of their own creamy, while not excessively heavy, ice cream flavors! Even the dairy free options are excellent, and I couldn't even detect a difference. I have been 3 times recently, and most recently had one of the best ice cream experiences of my entire life (if not the best, and all 3 times have been among the top actually). I had a scoop of "Pride" (cake batter with funfetti cake chunks) & a scoop of dairy free blueberry lemon poppyseed in a waffle cone. The extra large homemade cone was crisp and perfection. The Pride flavor was a rare instance of cake batter ice cream not tasting artificial, having an aftertaste, or being overly sweet. The cake chunks were massive. The blueberry lemon poppyseed was utter brilliance. A bright base with all the flavor of the finest lemon poppyseed muffin you could imagine with thick ribbons blueberry , I'll call it a compote (pure fresh saucy blueberry). The other 2 stops I made I ordered sundaes. The first was their May mocha sundae including chocolate cake sandwiched between 2 scoops of espresso chip ice cream with mocha sauce, a biscotti, whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. The second was their classic sundae with brownie between 2 scoops of your choice (tiramisu & blueberry), walnuts, hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry. Both were phenomenal and I love the presentation. The assembly, ratio of toppings and honestly every aspect of the sundae is perfect. I go at off times so I love sitting on one of the 2 benches out front. So relaxing. They also sell pints to go. I can't say enough good things. Honeycone is a true gem, as good as an ice cream shop gets. Definitely check them out and support this incredible place!!

I'm not sure what they put in their ice cream, but I'm pretty sure it's not legal. So good and the…read moremost flavorful ice cream I've ever had. Try it.