Always outstanding service is great Order ahead and skip the line! Chocolate chip cookies are my fave! read more

I've been seeing Scratch Baking on social media quite a bit and finally had the chance to get there yesterday. It was later in the day when I went in, so some of the cases were not as full as I would imagine they are in the morning. However, I was still able to get myself a chocolate chip muffin to have for breakfast the next day. The muffin was hands down one of the best I've had! I put it in the microwave for a few seconds and enjoyed every bite! I definitely want to get back there earlier in the day and try other pastries and bakery items. read more

Scratch Baking - Chocolate chip muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Recently moved to the area and I always look for a good coffee shop/bakery. I am so happy I found scratch! From the croissants to the bacon egg and cheese to the chipotle chicken sandwich, you literally cannot go wrong with what you order, everything I've had was delicious. Their vanilla iced lattes are yummy too and the staff is super friendly. There's not much seating just some outside tables but I usually take my order to go. If you haven't tried scratch yet...what are you waiting for?! read more

Those scones have been invading my dreams! Just before Thanksgiving, my wife and I have a ritual. We jump on the Port Jeff Ferry (Yes, I'm from New York) have breakfast at Cracker Barrel and spend the day in Connecticut. We have a few favorite spots but this year we took a chance on Scratch Baking in Milford. What a find! First off, Milford is a very cute town. To have this wonderful bakery in the middle of it all puts the icing on the cake. (See what I did there?) Walking up, the line is out the door. People are getting their Saturday morning coffee and Thanksgiving baked goods. We get to the counter and I order a box of assorted scones, a Tres Leche Coffee, a bag of home made granola and a cranberry nut rye bread. I was served quickly and we're on our way. Sunday morning, I served the scones. Everyone flipped! So moist and flavorful, they were a homerun hit. Me? I'm thinking ahead. Thanksgiving arrives and everyone comes over. The only thing I'm thinking of is getting all the dishes in the dishwasher and saying goodbye to my guests. Now I'm alone with the Turkey. I toast two pieces of my cranberry nut rye bread. I layer some cranberry, stuffing, turkey and homemade gravy to create my annual Thanksgiving sandwich. This ritual is on repeat for a few days. Scratch Baking? I cannot wait to return. read more

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I'm not sure if this is mentioned in the reviews, it's probably something I missed... but there is NO SEATING. This place is strictly a 1. You place an order and pick it up OR 2. You order in person, wait for it, and leave. I wasn't expecting that, I wanted some place to hunker down and work so that's on me. But since I was already there I decided to try one of the lattes, a breakfast sandwich, and the brownie of the week- which I thought was cute! Everything impressive! The breakfast sandwich was filling and delicious. The latte wasn't too sweet, it was very smooth. The brownie admittedly was a little too sweet for me, so it lasted me a while because after a few bites my sweet tooth was satisfied. Everything was fresh and amazing! If I'm in the area again I'll certainly stop by. read more

Scratch Baking - Salted caramel latte with oatmilk - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Average overpriced pastries. bad service and they reserve food items for online orders rather than give them to in person customers who waited in line 20 minutes. read more

After seeing a TikTok video that suggested scratch was really a great place to go, I went again, for the third time. I walked in to one person taking orders with another 10 working in the kitchen, many not supporting customers. There were 11 people waiting for the orders with a few employees fulfilling the orders. I ordered a cappuccino, a bagel with butter (where is the butter) and. Blueberry muffin. It took 11 minutes to get my order. The bagel was delicious, chewy, soft and tasty. The butter was barely visible and certainly not tastable The cappuccino was fine. I paid $14 which was fair The muffin crumbled into 50 pieces which is a product of over mixing and likely over baking. I'd come back for a bagel, not a muffin. The main issue i have with this bakery is that the staff isn't customer focused. They're laughing and having a great time when they should be taking and executing orders. Dunkin isn't the greatest but they do focus on customer service. Restaurant 101. Scratch could do much better It looks like a great place to work but not so great for customers. read more

Scratch Baking - Tasty bagel ordered with butter (barely visible and def not enough to taste. - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

To the owner Evan Cassidy, not sure how a food place as good as Scratch Baking has been for the last fifteen years could ever hirer someone like Sal is what we have heard him called the last two times we were in your bake shop and will probably be our last time going till Sal is gone. This guy is gross; his voice alone is enough to turn anyone off. His hair and face look gross as well, not sure if he smells and we never want to get the close to him, is bad enough he is working with the public's food. I am sure if Lesli were still there Sal would not be, while standing in the forever lines waiting, we were not alone in our opinions of this man. We sure do not mine waiting for excellent baked goods and food just do not do not enjoy someone as ignorant and very INFANTILE acting as Sal. Evan between you and Kathy's cookies in Milford you both are the best bake shops, Scratch is closer to us and my family but not worth what we have experienced in the last couple of months. Sorry!! read more

I placed an order for various pastries for pickup while I was in the area last weekend and everything was great! I have a gluten intolerance, and I was really impressed with their selection of gluten free pastries. I ordered a rainbow sprinkles Rice Krispies treat- maybe the best I've ever had honestly, a slice of gf zucchini bread with a side of honey butter- absolutely delicious and so moist and a gf peanut butter sandwich cookie- heavenly!! I also got my husband a cinnamon twist, which he loved and said it wasn't dry at all like some places tend to make them. I was glad that I placed an order ahead of time, as it was pretty busy even at 1:00 on a Saturday. My bag was ready and waiting for me when I arrived. Maybe I missed it, but I had just wished they had a bathroom, but maybe I'll investigate next time. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area again! read more

This is by far the best coffee shop in Milford! We tried both hot and iced coffee, as well as, the breakfast pizza and chocolate croissants. Everything was delicious, the service was fantastic and even with a line out the door at 7 am I was in and out in no time. read more

Scratch Baking - Breakfast Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I'm such a fan of this bakery. I've been 4 times since I discovered this place last month. They have some delicious muffins - I'm a fan of the blueberry and mixed berry/zucchini muffins. The zucchini bread is also incredible! They have an array of breads that are great too and I'm grateful that the staff are willing to slice their loaves for customers. I'll certainly be back! read more

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Service was effective. They have online order available too! But it was my first time here so I wanted to see the bakery products! The egg and cheese sandwich of the day was delicious!!! Bread is definitely freshly baked!! Rye with seeds, chewy and yummy! Cranberry lemon muffin was so good!!! Not too sweet! Moist and tasty! Monkey bread was one of the best!!! Chocolate muffin was really good too! Love the cute logo and the exterior door! Ambiance inside feels a bit dark, menu on the wall wasn't easy to read. There are seatings outside but nothing inside. read more

Scratch Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Super cute place on one of Connecticut oldest and largest greens... super cute town too. Service is quick and freindly and the food is incredible! read more

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Scratch baking has been on my bucket list for a while & really glad I got to visit! I ended up splitting the egg & cheese in a whole wheat type of bun. It felt very hearty & warmed up was great. I also had a brown sugar cinnamon latte, it was really good & not overly sweet either, to my liking. I also tried the gingerbread cookie sandwich, zucchini loaf, and cinnamon raisin sourdough loaf. Personally, my favorite was the zucchini loaf. It was not overly sweet & the edges had the perfect crust. I would definitely want to try the other items - such as their milk bread Wednesday special. What I also appreciated, is the service provided was swift and friendly. Recommend a visit! read more

0/10, service was horrible, owner was very unprofessional and raising tone towards costumers with attitude, customer service was very bad, food was cold and presentation of food was horrible, box was given dirty read more

Scratch Baking - brownies, dirty box - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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THIS is THE BEST scone I have ever had. If you're someone from outside the northeast sick of paying $12,000 for a measly bite of a scone, this is the place for you. The scone I got was HUGE. It filled my stomach and soothed my soul. Literally, God bless this establishment. I got the cinnamon walnut scone. It was FANTASTIC. Crispety, crunchety on the outside. Pillowy, soft, and sugary on the inside. Just absolutely delicious. I will be back! Only thing I will say is they could cool it on the packaging. Many bags used for a small order. read more

Wow! My family and I love going to bakeries and finding unique baked goods so we stopped in here on vacation and it exceeded all expectations. Everyone was so beyond friendly, patient, and helpful. We tried a chocolate croissant, a blueberry galette, and the crème brûlée. Everything was some of the best we'd ever tasted and the prices were good as well! read more

I must say, I'm blessed that I live in the same town as the best bakery in the state of Connecticut. Not only is everything delicious at this bakery, but you will always find that Evan and his team are great at what they do and they are always looking to treat their customers with fantastic service. I come here every day and this place never ceases to amaze me with their work. Thank you all for what you do! read more

I live in Monroe and scratch baking had be n recommended to me many times. We have NO good bakeries here. They're not far, but I was never included to drive down just for the occasional item. Well, I took a chance trying to grab a babka on Christmas Eve day, when I was visiting a friend. I went online to see the menu and was delighted to find: 1. They have online ordering!!! 2. They have a large and varied selection!! 3. They had Buche de Noel available!!! I got a coffee, breakfast sandwich, babka and Buche de Noel. Everything was INCREDIBLE. High quality ingredients, flavorful, beautifully decorated. Expensive? Yes. Worth every penny? YES. The babka and Buche de Noel rival what you'd find at the better Manhattan bakeries. Their buttercream is insanely good. Bless you, Scratch Bakers. Bless you. read more

Scratch Baking - Buche de Noel! - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I've only picked up take away from here but it's delicious every single time. The pastries are amazing. Everything is made fresh and obviously, from scratch. There is only one downside of this fine establishment is that it is so busy and so crowded. The staff are extremely efficient and friendly and keep the line moving pretty quickly. I love everything about this place and highly recommend Scratch Bakery. read more

Yet again the Scratch team has hit it out of the park with their subscription box. Every month has been a new discovery. This place never disappoints. read more

It's all great, food, service and ambiance! Best Caesar salad you can find! Also has very good gluten free chocolate cake!

Delicious food and friendly service! Ordering online delays your order a bit, plan accordingly!

Yay! The Apple-Cinnamon Babka is back! The breads are the star of the show at this bakery--Honey-Flax, Sourdough, Demi-Baguettes, Parker House Rolls, Brioche. You can't go wrong. I don't eat a lot of sweets so scan other reviews for those tips. Grab-and-go container of chicken salad is a great lunch item and of course the sandwiches on their bread are tasty. The shop is busy so it's worth it to download the Toast app and order in advance for pickup. Your items will be waiting in a cubby for pick up. Very convenient. No indoor seating. Tables outside when the weather is nice, or lots of places on Milford's Green and Harbor to enjoy your goodies. read more

We had an opportunity to visit yesterday (Monday) and the selection was incredibly limited, nothing better than a success story. I ordered a Ham and Cheese sandwich, it was substantial. Not particularly flavorful, however it was filling. As for the Cinnamon Knot, I have been assured by the owner Evan it was baked fresh, maybe just a little over baked. The server was pleasant and the atmosphere pleasant, I can see why it's a neighborhood favorite. read more

This a great place for baked goods!! The counter service is very attentive and knowledgeable. When you make a big order they bring a packed bag out to you!! The vibe is great open kitchen so you can see them making the stuff. Overall one the best bakeries in the area. Get the chibatta. read more

Scratch Baking - Counter - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Everything was perfect and delicious Tough parking spots but go around to parking lot and you will find more parking. read more

Placed a mobile order for 3 coffees and 1 pastry when I was over 30 minutes away because I was passing through with my family on our way to an early funeral. The order was not ready when we got there and the online system said it would take over another hour to fulfill. Upon asking a woman at the front and the owner for an update, we were told that we would have to get in line (which was out the door and down the sidewalk) for them to start making our order. When we asked if we could cancel our order due to not having enough time, we were told that we could not. My younger sister tried to explain to the owner (Evan) that we were on our way to a funeral and he smugly told her that there was nothing they could do and to "have a nice day," which I found to be incredibly insensitive and she walked out of the place crying. Another patron of the cafe who was also waiting inside stopped us on our way out and explained that he saw what happened and said that he works at a similar establishment and would have never allow such treatment and was astonished by the staff's response to us. We were never offered a refund/cancellation option or an alternative solution and the attitude of the staff was rude and left my little sister in tears. I have worked in restaurants/customer service for over 10 years and have never experienced anything like this; asking customers to wait over 1.5 hours for 3 coffees and a scone is obscene and having a completely apathetic staff and ownership is the cherry on top of this terrible place. Will never be back. read more

Something's changed. But what? Same long wait. Same nice service. But the matcha is not the same and absolutely every treat we ordered the past 3 visits - wayy too sweet. Not the same quality. Usually it's 3 strikes you're out, but I'm willing to give our old favorite another shot. read more

Always fresh, always melt in your mouth experience Clean friendly and great variety of breads muffins & pies!

Picture does not do it justice. Bread is warm, soft, and absolutely delicious. Pro tip: Go during the holidays for that wonderful gingerbread smell read more

Scratch Baking - Bacon, egg, and cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Popped in on Monday for a latte and a sweet treat. The latte was great and I took home two brownies. My husband couldn't stop talking about how good the brownie was. read more

The birthday cake cookie is actually incredible. I hope they keep it on the menu year round!

Lucky for me my daughter lives in Milford Lucky for me Scratch bakery is in Milford. Items I've had...Ashland coffee, pecan bar, bagels, egg sandwich, breakfast pizza,monkey bread and coffee cake, (our personal favorite). Each and every bite is well worth the calories. That's a high rating coming from a baker. read more

This is a cute and very tasty bakery! My husband and I were in town for the weekend and wanted some local coffee and pastries so decided to give this place a shot and are very happy we did! Got there about 9am on a Saturday and there still were plenty of fresh made items to choose from. They can make specialty coffee orders and my husband tried the strawberry lemonade which was delicious. We had a quiche (crust was excellent!), bagel, coffee cake, and blueberry muffin. Everything was delicious. We sat outside at one of their 2 street side tables. There is no inside seating, however there is the park across the street with additional places to sit. Many people had ordered ahead and were in and out quickly with their pick up order. Overall this place was a great find and we will definitely be back next time we are in town!! read more

Scratch Baking was off my radar until I searched Yelp for a cool morning place to visit on my way to lunch in Derby. With a 4.5 Yelp Star rating, over a 100 reviews, and great looking food pics, Milford's Scratch Baking was an easy choice. I may have half-assedly stumbled across one of the better modern bakery cafes in the State. Scratch has stylish branding, and a cool inside presently set up for takeout business. They display beautiful pastries, loaves of artisanal bread, muffins, desserts, and bagels. I also saw a great sandwich and drink menu. As I was figuring out parking, I saw SB's magnetic effect pulling in all kinds of customers. That's always a great sign. The line moved quickly because of a friendly and efficient team. SB also had a prepaid self service pickup area. I devoured a delicious Savory Galette with seemingly marinated and cooked shiitake mushrooms, chives, a fresh, soft white, cheese (ricotta?) and salt flakes, all hugged by a terrifically flaky crust. Savory indeed! I also bought a chocolate pecan bar to share with my wife. The chocolate was rich and the bar had awesome texture. We both loved it! Scratch Baking is permanently on my South Central CT radar now. You should find a reason to visit too! The adjacent Green is a great place to sit and enjoy your food. Five Stars! read more

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This was a random stop for breakfast as I was passing through on my road trip. Yelp reviews brought me here. Thank you, Connecticut Yelpers! This place is worthy. The apple cider muffin is simply phenomenal. The breakfast sandwich has real flavor. And the iced coffee is definitely a cut above anything else I've had. I wish I could come here every day. read more

Scratch Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

One of the best bakeries I have ever been to. I would definitely recommend going based on the quality of the food. It loses one star for not having a bathroom and the staff not being very friendly. Otherwise it would be 5 stars. read more

Delicious bakery in a lovely location in historic Milford! I got the turkey sandwich on the freshest bread and it came with a free cookie - chocolate buttery goodness. I brought my husband home a cheddar and chive scone and a chocolate chip cookie and he devoured them! Can't wait to go back and try more - their salads looked sooo good and come with a side of bread! The only downside is limited seating - there are four tables outside and a bar inside that seems more for quick grab to-go orders. There are plenty of seating options in the green though, so it's worth it to grab your food and eat it in the park! read more

Scratch Baking - Turkey sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I probably haven't written a review sooner because they don't need it like some businesses. This is a well established local bakery with lines out the door on the weekends. Most locals know to order ahead(on Toast app) during the week whether it's breakfast or lunch. I'd say as a family we eat here twice per week. For breakfast the pizza, sandwich and quiche are all very good and well executed. For lunch I'm either getting a salad or one of these rotating sandwiches. I don't have a go to because they're all great. High quality and again well executed, meaning the perfect balance of all ingredients. Okay finally the bakery. Every sandwich starts with the bread and they nail it almost every time. Since they started baking sourdough we pick up from them weekly. When they make sourdough varies but they have other breads. They have a few staples for those with a sweet tooth and we typically get a chocolate chip cookie and/or the holiday cookie. So many options here but their muffins and scones are also great. There's no where to sit inside but they've got a few tables and chairs out front and you can sit across the street at the picnic tables on the green. Final note, the owner seems to set the tone with a friendly staff and good vibe overall. The place can get packed on a holiday weekend but I can't recall ever dealing with an employee who seemed stressed with what's going on around them. read more