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!

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

Really solid experience overall. It seems to be a very popular spot, with lots of locals and…read moretourists alike. The pastries themselves were definitely good - while they weren't the best I've ever had (the ones we had were too sweet for us), they were definitely not bad by any means! I'd definitely recommend overall!

Windy, chilly Sunday we went in for late lunch. Two pizza slices, just baked, so crunchy & fresh!…read moreIt seems to be focaccia-based, so the dough has olive oil. Our dessert was strawberry & blueberry pastry- incredibly flaky layers. I was surprised to discover those were filo dough-like layers. Melting in the mouth, but slightly on the heavy side. The Bavarian cream in the middle was just a touch of delicacy. Not overwhelming. My house Doro medium roast was incredibly satisfying , no aftertaste-as coffee can have. I asked if they offered refills, & unbelievably although the answer was No, I got a cup of refill all the same. Will be back.

This spot was absolutely stunning! It was giving a bit of a European feel. Very high end looking,…read morebut their prices were very very reasonable. I only had time to stop in for a coffee on the way to a wedding, but def wanna go back and try some of their baked goods. They looked amazing! The tiramisu latte was good. A lot of effort was put into making it and you can tell they take pride in everything handed to the customer. This is a must check out coffee shop in this area of CT---it checks off the boxes.

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.

Food looks SUPER unique and tastes great! Love the view of the water. The barista was patient with…read moreus -- we were the only ones there and it was our first time. I will say the boards toward the bottom of the food cases and the floor looked dirty. Would go again!

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!

If you are unhappy eating anything here you simply hate joy. This is the equivalent of eating at…read morebeautiful patisserie in France. The feel of being in a café of unmatched quality of anywhere I have been in the USA. At least up and down the East Coast. The cream puffs are beyond decadent. Are their products super cheap? Nope. But their skill and ingredients aren't either. Well worth it.

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 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."

I love their cake pops, cookies and cinnamon rolls. I picked up these beauties on New Years Eve and…read morethey torch them before you go, the crust was spectacular. Highly recommend! Great customer service too.

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!

We had lunch with our friend Mechelle in Chester and she got several things from Savour. Pasta…read moresalad, chicken salad, corn salad and a delicious carrot cake. Everything was top notch quality and tasted very fresh. The carrot cake was just decadent without being too heavy nor too sweet. This is a place that I would easily see myself getting take out from in the future if I am in the area.

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!!

Honeycone is a wonderful little ice cream shop that I stumbled upon while checking out some shops…read morein Cheshire. They offer a variety of seasonal flavors, and they've just swapped to their winter ones! I got a cup with gingerbread ice cream and chocolate orange ice cream. There were a bunch of other flavors though, like a peppermint one and eggnog! Since there's a good number of seasonal flavors, it was hard to figure out which one to try! While they unfortunately don't offer samples, they do offer an ice cream flight with 6 small scoops for $13.50. Tempting, but I unfortunately didn't need 6 scoops so I went with just the two! A cute option nonetheless. They do let you mix and match flavors of the scoops you get, so I got to try two. The flavors were phenomenal, I was so happy to get try them. What a pleasant little surprise in the middle of a cute shopping area!! I certainly recommend it here.