Stopped in at Zest for year 3 and this time I had a white chocolate Dubai latte and one of their…read morepeanut butter squares. I will say this though, for small business Saturday they need to have at least 6 more people working, we had to wait over a half hour for 3 coffees.

I've been to zest too many times to count. It's a quintessential amazing bakery with too many…read moretreats to choose from. My favorites are the macaroons, the sugar cookies, the brownies and they have a key lime tart that's incredible. Everything I have tried has been wonderful and balanced and fresh. I often order their pastries for the holidays and they are a wild hit with anyone who tries a bite. They offer a lot of catering options for small to large events and the price point isn't terrible at all. I really love their bakery and the owners are wonderful.

A must stip destination any time I'm in Mystic CT! The staff…read moreis always friendly The ambiance is light and welcoming The food, whether sweet or savory, is delicious And you can forget about their delicious lattes. Everything is allways fresh and delicious

Perfect place as your first stop in downtown Mystic. Grab a coffee and a baked good then explore…read morethe surrounding streets, walk along the river and maybe even see the drawbridge get raised and lowered. It's a very popular spot so you may encounter a line but when we were there it moved fast and the staff were very friendly.

Delicious baked goods. Sleek fun decor. Friendly service. Can't go wrong. Bring back the olive…read morebread please!!

Highly recommend! Line moves fast, food is so fresh and delicious. We got the chocolate glazed and…read morecinnamon donuts. Wow! Service and friendliness was great as well, especially on a very busy morning!

Liz Bake Shop is the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away in a small, hole-in-the-wall spot, it…read moreconsistently delivers baked goods of exceptional quality. Every item feels crafted with care, and you can taste the difference in the freshness and flavor. What makes this place stand out even more is the superb service. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--it's the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back again and again. It may be a small shop, but the warmth, consistency, and quality here are huge. If you're in Mystic and craving something sweet or freshly baked, Liz Bake Shop is a must-visit. Cheers

I got a large pistachio latte($7) and it was made in about 5 minutes. The drink was pretty solid…read moreand balance. They are a window order and pickup spot. The pastries did look good, but I didn't get anything. Staff were friendly! Overall a good experience!

I've heard of this place but finally made the visit! I have to recommend their Tiramisu Latte,…read moreprobably the best latte I've gotten out at a restaurant! Creamy and balanced, I was tempted to get another! We ordered the California Burrito and Big 55 sandwich. The jalapeño aioli paired with the carne asada on the burrito was unreal. Better than they make in Cali! Big 55 was everything you could want in a classic breakfast sandwich with sausage and bacon on a soft ciabatta with chipotle aioli. Last note - the guys behind the counter were so friendly, greeting everyone coming through the door! I swear they knew everyone, and introduced themselves if they didn't. Such a cool environment for a cafe in a place that doesn't always seem "local" based on tourism.

Respectfully... what happened? This is psychological damage…read more I went out of my way to go to Lighthouse because I heard they had gluten-free options. They had gluten-free option, singular, so that's what I got. This plain gluten-free bagel with plain cream cheese ran me $7. I asked for it extra toasted. I got raw ass bread, slightly warmed up, with an insulting amount of cream cheese. So yeah you can get a gluten-free bagel here, but at what cost? (That's a rhetorical question - the answer is $7 & emotional distress). Anyways - I really hope they continue to stock gluten-free items, just with more intention & care. People will go way out of their way for a good gluten-free breakfast. It's gotta be good tho.

Ordered a carrot cake. Requested they add raisins and nuts to cake…read more No occasion- just because. It is delicious! Truly delightful. Well done!

Their Key lime pie was delicious! I will definitely try more of their awesome baked goods!read more

Super cute shop. Very tasty bagel sandwiches. Excellent coffee…read more Parking is on the south side of the building (north side lot is a private club). Enter through the door at the sidewalk. There is a sandwich board in the parking lot next to the employee entrance with the days sandwich options. The shop is small with seating for about ten people. Most of the traffic during our visit was take away. Order counter is on the left with the menu board overhead and available bagels in bins. Place your order and pay, then pick up at the next counter. No paper receipts, but you can have one emailed. For coffee orders, staff will add the milk of your choice, or you can add cream and sweetener at a table to the right of the pick up area. This table also has drink lids, napkins and stir sticks. Online orders are left on shelves by the door for quick and easy pick up. Staff here are very friendly. The bagel selection is creative. I had a jalapeno and havarti cheese bagel with cream cheese. The flavor of the bagel was just right. The cream cheese is very smooth and there was plenty on there. The bagels are a respectable size. Any bigger would be too big imho. The texture is dense with a pleasant chew. I couldn't tell the bagels were sour dough, maybe because of the jalapeno. My SO got themselves a Hot Boi on a prosciutto bagel. To say it was very much enjoyed is probably a bit of an understatement. It was pretty much inhaled and then expounded on in detail. So yes, it was a hit. We both had a Dave's drip coffee which is very smooth. They offer a variety of coffee drinks and seasonal specials are listed on the menu. They all sound amazing. Do recommend this spot.

After visiting @flourshopbagels in the Pawcatuck / Stonington area, in the Bitter Cold, for an…read more@yelpconnecticut Elite Check In Event yesterday, I have to say Flour Shop Bagels is now among my favorite CT Bagels Shops. I'm going to do two reviews for Flour Shop. One is on the Event Page and is limited to what I tried at the Yelp Check In Event. This one focuses on the half dozen bagels and cream cheese I purchased. Flour Shop is a small independent bagel shop, with some limited seating. They also have a robust takeout business. I arrived at Opening at 8 am. The shop was instantly thriving. The Flour Shop Team was friendly, helpful and efficient. I ordered a half dozen bagels to bring home. I asked if they had Veggie Cream Cheese, which is my go to. They didn't have any made, but they offered to make Veggie CC on the Spot. And you know what? It was Top 10 Percentile for all Bagel Shops. Full of chunks of veggies. Great texture and great color. Flour Shop boils and bakes their Bagels. I tried the Prosciutto Special Bagel and a Spicy Egg Everything. They were good chewy. Fresh. The Prosciutto was crispy, which was the way to do it for a bagel. The seasoning for the Spicy Egg Everything was nuanced and tasty. The Bagels look a bit rustic in a good way. The Flour Shop executed the classics well. Great coverage on the Sesame and Everything Bagels. If you live in the greater Stonington area, visiting The Flour Shop is an easy decision. It's also worth driving from away to start an area day trip. 5 Stars

We arrived shortly after Sift opened at 7am on Saturday and there was already a short line (~10…read moremin). Everything we ordered was good but not so great that we'd wait in a longer line: + Cheese & Guava Danish ($4.50): Good but a little dry and not as fresh as I'd expect for first thing in the morning. + Ham and Cheese Croissant: This was the least memorable. + Ham Quiche ($9.50): This was the best thing we ordered--super delicate crust, fluffy eggs, good flavor. Would get this again! We also got a few macarons and they were good and at just under $3, a better price than usual.

I often travel Westerly, RI, and finding good, independent coffee shops and bakeries can be few and…read morefar between. One of the places that is a top notch coffee shop and bakery, and my favorite, is Sift Bake Shop. Over my last two trips to Westerly, RI, I went there multiple times. First, their coffee is great and food is excellent. They have a wide variety of pastries, plus some sandwiches. They also have macaroons and cakes. I have ordered both their chocolate croissant and raspberry croissant. They are both good, but I would recommend the raspberry croissant. The last time I was in Westerly, RI I tried their chicken salad sandwich. The chicken was tender and the sauce was creamy and delicious. The sandwich came with a small bag of Cape Cod chips included in the price. I have gotten both iced lattes and iced coffee there. They are both good. One note of caution, their flavored lattes can be very sweet. Second, the service is good. The coffee shop is small and often is busy. The staff is friendly and they do a good job of the moving the line without being pushy or rude. Third, the interior is simple, but bright and classic. The shop is well lite. The white counter also brightens up the shop. In sum, this is a must visit coffee shop and bakery when you are Westerly, RI.

Went with my son to get some breakfast on a gorgeous morning. Chose the egg and cheese with bacon…read moreon sourdough. Oh. MY. God. Best breakfast sandwich ever!! The sourdough was epic! Got iced coffee too - so good! Son got breakfast burrito, which he liked, but wanted meat in it. Maybe he could have requested it? Nice place, decent prices, good stuff.

I've really enjoyed this bakery for years. My parents got their wedding cake here over 2 decades…read moreago and we have been coming ever since. The coffee is delicious, pastries are fresh and their pre-made meals are perfection. I especially love the desserts and they serve the BEST cherry cheesecake. Service is always exceptional but I wish they had more seating areas indoors for the winter time or for rainy days. Overall 10/10 everytime!!

This place seems great. Lots of fresh food options, lots of fermented stuff and their coffees/teas…read moreare also really good. Their Cesar salad is amazing. Donuts are good, baked goods are really good as well. The atmosphere is cute and the service is good. It was a little pricey, which is my one negative. I think the salad was like $21 and it was not very big. Still good though.

Solid food and drinks for a reasonably priced lunch. Love the ambiance and community space…read more The smaller sized pizza was def enough for 2 of us and was nice and crusty. Evergreen matcha was so good we went back to get another one the next day. That jasmine and matcha combo but only a summer item