Oven-On Bakery

Such good food and so many choices! they always have free ice water in the lobby too.read more

The service was relatively quick. I only ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese. The bagel…read moredid not taste like a good bagel from a bakery should, it was a small step up from store bought. And the cream cheese was hardly there at all; very stingy portion. And to top it off, it was $4.50. I would gladly pay that for a high quality bagel with a more generous portion of cream cheese, however what I got was not worth it. I will not be returning.

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Village Bake House

4.2(63 reviews)

2.7 mi

Hidden gem. Great sandwiches. Extensive variety…read more Why does Yelp make pad my review to get it posted?

Where should I start. First, the employees are friendly and very helpful. The selection of food is…read moregreat. Did you know everything is made on site. It is a quaint shop with not only good food, but a sweet area where you can purchase interesting items that will bring a smile to your face. It is a family-owned business which has been there for many years. What more could you ask for: great food, great employees and a quaint little shop. Sounds like a winning combination to me!

Great place to meet a friend for a pastry or lunch.

Delivery to workplaces in the Groton area for lunch orders

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Amazing sandwich options and specials. Long list of salads. And baked goods for dessert.

Elim Bakery

4.4(12 reviews)

0.6 mi

I was early for a family boat ride departing from New London area docks and Elim Bakery stood out…read moredue to its high Yelp rating. The bakery is fine if you're in the area, but it didn't stand out in terms of atmosphere or food quality. The beef empanada lacked the seasoning and texture of the best beef empanadas. The guava and cheese pastry did not compare to the best I've had at other bakeries. Neither the cheese nor guava flavors popped and the texture was average. 3 Stars

Everything is fresh, the workers are very nice and quick, I had the Cuban sandwich (sub) they…read moreloaded it with pork they're generous with the pork, come here you wont be disappointed they deserve lots of business

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Giuliano's bakery

3.5(106 reviews)

4.7 mi

If you thought about going to sift, dont! skip it and go to Giulianos. This place has become part…read moreof my weekend routine, i need that bacon egg and cheese sandwich saturday morning! and the pastries are delicious! Con: they have very limited parking and limited seating. Also everytime i order, the woman at the front is rushing me, there is usually a line but it goes by quick! and you can look at the pastries while in line.

I've come here a couple times, however this last time rubbed me the wrong way...My party of 2 came…read morein midday on a Sunday looking to get an assorted box of cookies and 2 eclairs. Nothing crazy. We were greeted by a taller big guy kindly at first-- that is until he heard our order. As soon as he heard that we wanted to pick our own cookies, he huffed and sighed taking out the box...which fine, we have both worked retail and understand the mid-day burn out. We decide to keep the box light with 8 cookies. Instead, he points to the pre-packaged cookies with about 30 cookies wrapped up. I look at them and thank him for the offer, but that we would like a smaller amount. Another head shake and sigh. We proceed to pick out our cookies and thank him heartily...all with no reply from him. We were simply coming in to order cookies and left feeling like we did something wrong. After that negative interaction, we decided to shake it off and eat some cookies in our car by the beach. Unfortunately, our cookies were stale and many of the cookies tasted the same despite being completely different kinds...2/5 experience, however I will update with another visit to see if that changes or if I just came at a bad time. Edit: Owners do not seem to care about reviews here. Updated to a 1/5 stars.

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Sift Bake Shop

4.4(85 reviews)

4.6 mi

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.

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Muddy Waters Cafe

4.1(288 reviews)

0.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Loved the name and had great reviews so off we went. Very clean as we walked in, staff waving to…read morecustomers in line. Loved the vibe immediately, old pictures on the walls very chill. Friendly greeting by staff and order quickly taken. Asked if I wanted my danish warmed up definitely a yes, thoughtful too. Nice flaky danish not overly sweet with lots of apples in the middle. Our breakfast croissants were delicious too! Great place to go!

This is my new go to in New London. The ladies working the front are fantastic. The Smores Mocha…read morethingy I get is always on point. The breakfast Sammie's are enormous and tasty as well. I'm quite smitten with the ambiance of their 3 seasons porch in back.

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Fresh Cut Bakery

4.0(1 review)

0.6 mi

My wife and I spend a considerable amount of time in the southeastern part of CT. We love the area…read moreand love to go exploring each time we visit. We are always looking for new places to try, especially bakeries! We are excited that a new place is coming to the area and we are looking forward to the first, delicious order we will place with you!

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3 years ago

Sent by a friend, just wanted an Empanada and boy did I find so much more! Fresh, delicious, layered flavors are impossible to beat. Don't forget to grab something sweet! read more

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