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

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

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!

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

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

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

Everything is baked fresh daily. They have a great selection of pastries and even bagels if you get there early enough. I recommend preordering and getting there early if there is something you definitely want. Staff is friendly, efficient if you are in a rush in most cases and helpful if they run out of something to make an alternate suggestion. Some of my faves are their croissants which are just the right level of flaky and buttery while being large and their cheddar chive scones which are moist and flavorful. They also sell freshly made dog biscuits that my sisters dog loves. They are also dog friendly if you are walking your dog downtown. read more

Scratch Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Stopped here on a Sunday afternoon hoping to grab a quick lunch. Unfortunately, their lunch menu is not available on Sundays and we had to resort to their bakery case. The only "breakfast" sandwich they had left was a pre-made egg and cheese on a multi-grain roll. Surprisingly better than I expected (bread was hearty and substantial), I just wished I could customize a little more like adding a meat. We also picked up a brownie and cupcake and the baked goods were two thumbs up. I would like to come back to try their lunch menu another day. The place is a quick grab and go, a lot of people pre-ordered and just popped in to pick up. This is definitely the way to go because our 3 "premade" breakfast sandwiches did take 20 mins to heat up. No seats available for those who want to sit down! 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

We absolutely love Scratch! The front of the house staff is always so friendly. We also love the convenience of the online ordering when we're in a rush! The pastries are always consistent and delicious of course! And the fact that you can see the bakers hard at work in the back is always cool to see! We love their bacon, egg and cheese croissant sandwiches that are only available on Tuesday mornings! We also love their fresh sourdough loaves! Highly recommend checking them out for breakfast or lunch! read more

Yummm... this is a regular spot for me but today I tried something new! I love their croissants as they are always fresh flaky tastiness! My dog also loves their homemade dog biscuits! Today I mixed it up and tried a specialty breakfast pizza with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, herb sauce and mozzarella....sooo delicious! Will definitely get this again before the season is up. Another seasonal favorite is their Chaider (a combo of Chai and apple cider). Definitely recommend this place to anyone in the downtown Milford area! I would check out their online ordering because it saves time most days! The wait on that is literally the only reason they lost a star! read more

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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

Everything is made with quality ingredients always.Coffee is THE best,locally sourced.So happy to have this in Milford.

They need to work on speed of orders. They are really slow. Always a super long line.

Went above and beyond! Even at closing time they were able to take a couple of minutes and makeshift a bow with ribbons for my order. Secretly Gave me a free pecan tart in my box as well. Delicious, especially the Dubai brownie! read more

I really do like this place. The quiche is my go-to (although this past time was too much crust and not enough filling... the first time that has happened.. hoping it was just a fluke). Service is quick and friendly. A few tables outside (no bathroom inside). The bread is delightful especially warmed with some olive oil or butter. You can't go wrong with anything here. read more

Scratch Baking - Crust to filling ratio was a bit off. - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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The coffee is good! The little bear caps for the lids are super cute! There are a lot of other cute shops in the area as well. read more

Scratch Baking - Coffee was great! The plug for the drink was super cute and adds a nice touch. - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I love this place! We most often come on Sundays for their breakfast pizza or sweet offerings but they have a nice lunch menu as well. My favorites are the morning glory muffin and cinnamon walnut scone. The scone is huge, buttery and really delicious. Coffee is good as well. read more

Scratch Baking - Blueberry muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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I love this place but gotta tell u sometimes seriously lacking..went there ordered plain bagel they didnt have..ordered quiche sold out...ordered orange juice nope dont carry any juice?? Negative...grilled cheese?? "No not today!" What the f do u have?? And the workers are like spaced out like its normal no apologies like im making odd requests...smdh...not acceptable if you are open provide food read more

First time there and it was crowded but worth the wait. Cinnamon buns looked amazing! Ordered an everything bagel toasted with butter and it was delicious! I'll be back next week for the cinnamon buns! read more

A friend and I got a quick breakfast pastry after morning rush hour. There were still people trickling in the whole time we were there. The guy helping us - I missed his name - was very cheerful and helpful. His bright personality matched the space! We split a banana and blueberry muffin. I loved the crumble on top, though I wish it had been a bit more banana-y overall. read more

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Brioche honey flax on Mondays is incredibly delicious I get it as a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, and omg it's my favorite breakfast rite now . The freshly baked breads are true hit ! They have many different baked goods to choose from . read more

Tiny bakery with a wide assortment of delicious baked goods, drinks, and sandwich options. I got a breakfast sandwich, an iced coffee with caramel, and a monkey bread, and I was very impressed with them all. I will definitely be back! 9.5 read more

They had one vegan option when I stopped by. They said they have more but just the vegan granola bar for the day. I am not a huge fan of granola in general but this bar was soooo tasty! Jam in the middle. Gooey and satisfying. I live in NYC, so won't visit often - but when I am in the area again, I will be sure to stop by. Cute little place with tables outside. Friendly staff and service. read more

It is very good for their assortment of breads/ in tandem blt variants. A go to for me and my wife on Mondays as they have flax speed bread. I highly dislike healthy foods but their blt version is yummy. Service is quick as there is no seating area. Ambiance is trivial; floor space in front, cash register in between, open kitchen/ bakery behind. Merchandise on the wall. Voila. read more

Great food but service is slow. The last time I was there an item I ordered and paid for was not included in the bag when I got to my destination. This time it took approximately 15 minutes to get a bagel. Lots of people working but little attention to customers. read more

Love this place and the team works so hard- so tip them for their smile! They have a ton of good stuff on the menu but I usually stick to the pecan bars, ciabatta bread, and the best iced latte-- but made with much less milk than the normal order. The regular cups are huge, and to me, too much milk takes away from the yummy espresso! Not to fear- the team knows how I like it and they're always quick and happy to accommodate my decaf iced oat milk latte- (filled only half with milk and light ice) and it is soooooooo good! I highly recommend it! read more

Food is great, coffee is delicious, and atmosphere is wonderful. The staff is great and super kind. We ordered an online order and it was very busy, so there was a bit of a wait. They surprised us with a few cookies thrown into our bag as an apology for the wait, which was a lovely surprise. I highly recommend them. read more

Cute bakery with many good options to choose from. Got a muffin and scones and then quiches. Oh and two cute bunny sugar cookies. The blueberry scone-consistency is everything you expect from a scone, light muffin-like and a tender crisp in the crust. Blueberry taste was faint but overall very good scone. Strawberry muffin, soft, moist, bouncy, but too dense for me to eat. Not too many strawberries in there but when you get one it's a burst of flavor. My son liked the bacon and caramelized onion quiche. Bunny cookie was a little pricey but good. read more

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Great food and delish bakery items. The coffee is from Ashlawn Farms. Friendly staff. A+

Lesli Flick has built herself quite a resume - learning her craft at the Institute of Culinary Education, studying under a Pastry Chef of the Year and Food Network regular, and placing her dessert creations in the pages of Food and Wine, Oprah Winfrey's O-Magazine, Wired and Connecticut Cottages and Gardens. In 2010, she added the opening of Scratch Bakery to her impressive list of accomplishments. Their products are quite varied. They sell whole loafs of Artisanal Breads for $5-$7 like Ciabatta, Honey Flax, Multigrain Loaf, Brioche, Challah, Cranberry Pecan Rye, plus Stadium Pretzels and rolls. Man oh man, is this a wonderful bakery. Our breakfast experience here was stellar. It was as good a breakfast as we've had in a while. The breakfast line-up includes Egg & Cheese Sandwiches ($4.75), bagels with butter or cream cheese ($3.50), or $9 with smoked salmon, Yogurt Parfaits ($5.75), and BREAKFAST PIZZAS for $4.75 a slice. We split a big slice of breakfast pizza with cheese and tomatoes and an order of toast with smoked salmon, since they had already sold out of bagels. Our breakfast, including two coffees ran around twenty bucks and it was as good a breakfast as we've had in a while. The breakfast pizza was so cheesy, so flavorful, and so just plain delicious that it's hard to put into words. The wheat crust was thin and crunchy, and the toppings were plentiful and delicious. The bagel and smoked salmon, which became an order of toast and smoked salmon was perfection -simply perfection. The toast was great, and so was the salmon. There was a lot of it and it was pretty darned high quality too. The young lady who took our order was awesome! She was always smiling, had a great personality, was super helpful, and she rang up our order with the speed of a jazz pianist playing a dazzling solo. Scratch Bakery also sells a prodigious selection of croissants, pastries, scones (as big as a dinner plate), muffins, cookies, bars and brownies, They have a chilled showcase with yummy treats like Cream Puffs, Eclairs, Creme Brulee, Chocolate Pudding, Rice Pudding, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Apple Galettes, and Salted Caramel Tarts. We couldn't resist what we saw in their showcases, so after our meal we took home a humongous Cinnamon Scone (eight inches across) and a Chocolate Kouign-Amann made with croissant dough. They were both spectacular. You really need to check this place out, either for take-out or dine in. Their dining room has five small tables and three counter seats, and there are also three outside tables. read more

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Stopped in for a coffee. Staff was nice shop was clean. Has a rotating menu with different things every day. Don't have any seating inside only a few tables on the street. Not a lot of ambiance in the decor. I ordered the raspberry tart was handed it in a bag and took it out to eat 1/2 of the crumb topping was in the bag. Disappointed in the flavor as well. On a better note the coffee was good. read more

Scratch Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

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One of the best local places in Milford! The quiches are the best every time and the staff is always so friendly and welcoming! Have to get the espresso cookies. read more

I'm confused...I thought I already left a review . Well, simply, Scratch is my favorite thing about moving back to Milford after being gone for 20 years. I've gotten various Scratch items to go most every weekend for the past 6 mos. Maybeeee there were a few 3.5-star items in there? Which is to say, still very, very good. Everything else? 4-5 stars every time. 3.5 stars is like...a backflip, where's 4-5 stars is like doing backflips across the entire gym floor. Breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, the chocolate pudding?! The lemon pot-de-crème?! And only recently did I start getting the sandwiches--fan-tastic! Plus, my dog loves the dog biscuits. And yes, I tried the biscuit once...it's not for us humans, haha, but I was curious to give it a nibble since it's made from very basic, perfectly edible ingredients. Anyway, my dog loves them! They definitely run out of stuff on the weekends, so my suggestion for first-timers is to check the online menu on Fridays after 5pm and place your Saturday order at that time. Can't recommend more highly! Plus, the only employees are always great, as is Leslie, the owner read more

Seriously amazing baked goods! Dog friendly and warm very welcoming environment. Had a meeting with customers and left without any treats. Definitely saved the day with a terrific visit and outstanding customer service! read more