Excellent product but NEVER enough inventory. A baked good that is worth waiting for but too often, especially on the weekends, the line is a minimum 20-30 minute wait. To make matters worse, once you order, you will have to wait another 10-15 minutes. My orders aren't complicated or large either. Often, on a weekend morning, I am ordering a single egg sandwich, which is already made and waiting to be heated, yet I have waited in total 30-45 minutes. Inventory has been an issue for as long as I can remember, even prior to the bakery moving from the previous location which was over five years ago. I can understand them running out of inventory but I don't understand why they haven't improved processes. There are many bakeries and restaurants that do an incredible business that are able to manage both communication and long lines much better. If you don't mind a potentially long wait and are flexible about what you want, then go for it because the product is outstanding! If circumstances are any different, definitely skip Scratch Baking. read more

I am thrilled with this fabulous place and staff. They work extra hard with the curb side ordering and delivering. The goods are as good as it gets, and the efficient friendly service, much more difficult in these times, is much as revisited. And the smiles are read more

So came here one bright Sunday morning with LRoth to satisfy her brunch craving. We got there at the perfect time because moments after, it was bumping. Line started to form. We decided to try the breakfast pizza, the frittata, and an everything bagel with cream cheese. I loved the breakfast pizza. The potato on it was so soft and really gave the pizza some filling. The frittata had a great crisp to the crust but also crumbly in nature. The egg was so tender on it. I do wish it had a little more flavor to it. Good bagel. Great chew. I think it's a pretty good place for baked goods. Get there early if you don't want things to run out and to avoid the line. read more

If you ask anyone in Milford where's the best baked goods in town, Scratch Baking inevitably is top of their list and rightly so. Scratch very well my be my favorite food purveyor in Milford. They NEVER disappoint. Everything they bake and make is house made. Their egg sandwich is one of the standouts. From choice of house baked roll to the super melty cheese and perfectly cooked egg. It's different. A couple cuts above and worth the price. Other standouts- the cheddar chive biscuits and the cinnamon scone. I'm all about the crunches edges on the cinnamon scone. The cheddar scone is even better sliced in half, toasted and buttered. Trust me. Have patience and wait till you get home and toast it. I know its hard to resist but worth the wait. Scratch makes lovely breads too and superb small desserts. I literally want to buy everything when we walk in and see the glass cases. I have yet to order lunches from the chalk board menu because I never get past ordering my tried and true breakfast favorites. Given how good everything we have ordered is to date, I've no doubt their sandwiches and salads are also on par. The staff are friendly, efficient and helpful. Their cubbies for holding orders called in is clever and helps keep Scratch Baking serving customers efficiently by keeping the numbers of people in the store lower. I hear a scone calling me right now. Ah the egg sandwich just joined in! On my way! read more

This is my favorite bakery of all time. Everything is so fresh. They have so many items to choose from. Some of the must tries are the bacon egg and cheese sandwiches on Tuesdays, the breakfast pizza slices and the cheddar and chive biscuits. read more

Got coffee and pastries here every morning while visiting Milford. The pain au chocolate tasted like ur cane straight from France. I had a raspberry jam bar that was good as well. Apple cider muffins were perfect! The flavored coffee was a little sweet but would love to return here anytime i'm in the area. read more

Just as the name says- everything tastes like it was made from scratch and cooked with love. Get there early because the good stuff goes quick and when it's gone, it's gone. The dining area is small but there are places to sit outside or you can go have a picnic on the Green or down by the harbor. Remember to use the crosswalks!!! read more

Their baked goods are out of this world and the coffee ain't too shabby, either. The owner is friendly and takes pride in her business and it shows. It's wonderful to see that they survived the pandemic and will do so because their food and service are excellent. Keep up the great work! read more

Scratch baking is a fantastic bakery to go to for anything sweet. Their pastries, cakes, and cookies are phenomenal. I honestly wanted to give scratch a 4 star review, but lately their sandwiches have been sub par. Their prices have gotten a bit much for what they're offering as well. I don't normally squawk about prices, but $10 for a sandwich with a few pieces of deli turkey and 2 mega thick slices of unmelted cheese is hardly the base for a Ruben. Perhaps the person making it didn't know the right bread to use or they've downsized their bread, but a sandwich should be filling. That wasn't. A Ruben should be melted through out and hot. This wasn't. I will continue to be a customer of theirs, but I probably won't order that sandwich again. read more

Scratch Baking - Turkey Ruben. You can see the super thick layer of unmelted cheese. - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

I came in for the croissant filled custard on a Saturday however they were out of it. I got the chocolate eclair instead. It wasn't anything spectacular; just very average. read more

I cannot wait to go back to scratch baking and still haven't even finished the sandwich pictured. Everything was delicious from the bread all by itself, the delicious sandwich and the amazing snicker-doodles we got for dessert!! Bridget and Katie could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. New regular for sure!!!! read more

Scratch Baking - Shades of Green Sandwhich - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

In terms of CT bakeries this place is pretty hard to beat. Everything here is exceptional, from the pillowy breads and buttery croissants to the decadent creme brulee, puddings, muffins, and scones. I am personally a huge fan of the oatmeal scone with maple glaze, but I also adore the corn muffins, chocolate pudding, vegan bars, and the craaaazy popular monkey bread. Also make sure to try the bread pudding muffins, they are browned and crispy on the outside and soft and custardy on the inside. An amazing treat. The cookies and cupcakes also have a cult following here. The cupcakes are, in my opinion, the better of the two. Lesli, the owner, and all the staff here are absurdly nice. Oh yeah, the pecan bars and breakfast pizza here are amazing and the pies here are also dope if you can get them. All in all, this is one of the best bakeries on the east coast. Yum. read more

The most delicious treats I have ever tasted came from Scratch Baking! Ever since I heard about the breakfast pizza I have been dying to try it. Finally I got the chance and it was all I hoped it would be and more! Each bite was simply amazing. Be sure to not miss out on this! The Cinnamon Smear Scones were the perfect balance of buttery and flaky. Cinnamon flavors coming through with each bite. I also loved and recommend the Multigrain bread, Bread Pudding Muffins, Monkey Bread, 7-Layer Bars, Salted Caramel Brownies, Flourless Chocolate Cake and any of the cookies, just for starters. read more

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Super cute bakery. I come here with my grandaughters for breakfast sandwiches every so often and they love it. I personally love the Match Latte along with my breakfast. read more

This is a real gem tucked away in a dated strip mall but don't let that stop you- GO!! Leslie- proprietor & baker was hard @ work when I stopped in but she was personable & happy to share details about her delights. She is obviously talented & skilled & that really shines through. Very open kitchen- no secrets here! Light & sunny minimalist yet the days baked wonderfulness on displayed behind the glass while your senses take in the sent of baking bread, pies & other pastries perfuming the air. The menu offers breads of the day & the croissants, donuts go fast! Tarts, pies, cupcakes, scones, gallets, Creme Brule, savory biscuits. We tried the decadent, very rich pumpkin cheesecake brownie- amazing balance & not too sweet, pistachio short bread- perfect crunch w a buttery finish, Challah bread- denser than I've had but was sweet eggy & beautiful, mini pumpkin pie. They also serve coffee & specialty loose leaf teas. I am enthusiastic about this special bakery. Cant wait to go again! read more

Had a Cobb salad with chicken and it was delicious. The salted caramel brownie was real good too.

It's my first time visiting this place the ladies that work here are amazing!!!! The latte id got was amazing also the chocolate chip cookies are amazing. read more

Yelp guided my footsteps here when I was looking for a coffee to take out of town, and I dallied before the glass displays too long, despite needing to get on the road. The simplicity of this bakery and its spare but excellent offerings tempt like sirens. For the drive, I chose a jalapeno biscuit, a piece of monkey bread, and six giant cookies to bring as a gift; I was meeting my bf's dad for the first time that afternoon. (The sugar/confetti cookies are especially mesmerizing.) 6 treats and a large coffee set me back $6.00. AMAZING. Post-script thought: Petite girls with big eyes look extra pretty when they work in awesome bakeries. read more

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Was looking for something different for breakfast so my boyfriend and I decided to venture out and go out of our comfort zone and try this. And then walk downtown. Was definitely not disappointed!! read more

So where do I begin? While I don't live in the area I find myself longing for Scratch goodies on a daily basis. I have a friend that travels with Scratch pastries and breads in tow when we see each other. It's always a fun surprise to see what goodies have been cooking that week. I only wish there were Scratch Baking in Chicago. I'd be there. Daily! I've been lucky enough to try a variety of their delicious brownies (the salted caramel is a fav) and the triple chocolate brownie ... my oh my! The chocolate croissant melted me to my knees, the galette was incredible and full of flavorful sass. And the breakfast pizza!!! Ahhh the pizza! I just had a roasted tomato and pepper version this past weekend which was delectable. I finally was able to break into the loaf of the week --- a pecan and cranberry rye I believe. I've been eating it with some strong cheeses and fig spread and find it the perfect treat. I can't forget the almond butter dog biscuits which have created little mini "Scratch Biscuit Monsters" among my canine crew. They are in love too! I'll be coming for ya when I'm in CT Scratch! Look out. In the meantime I'll continue to get my hand delivered fix across the miles! read more

Scratch Baking - Triple chocolate brownie and espresso chip cookie. Can you say yum? - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Amazing people work here. I called to make sure an item was dairy free due to an allergy, and when I picked up my order, they made sure to include dairy free bread with my salad order and wrote me a nice note on the bag. That was so nice! And the salad was delicious. read more

The food is great, but it's a lot faster to just order at the counter. If you order through the Toast app, you're looking at a half hour wait on top of the suggested wait time. Don't make the same mistake I did. read more

Got a ham and manchego panini from here and it was delicious! It came with a large parmesan crisp - something I have never had before but really complimented the sandwich. For $10, Scratch Baking is one of the more affordable options in downtown Milford. Definitely will be back to try some of their pastries and other sandwiches! read more

Scratch Baking - Parmesan crisp - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Great coffee shop located in downtown Milford. Not only is the coffee rich and flavorful, but the pastries are fresh, huge and unique. They serve breakfast pizza slices- ours had hashbrown, spinach, and cheddar. Was so good! Highly recommend. read more

Scratch Baking - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Scratch is a cute place with tons of savory and sweet baked goods. I love the Ciabatta bread and the quiche. I've had a few cookies that were really yummy too. Everything is made fresh and can run out if you don't order ahead or go early. The breakfast pizza is a must try. The pico de gallo pizza was great. The eggplant pizza was tasty, but it was too salty for me after a couple bites. The crust is a little more burned than I like too. Either way, it is different and something I recommend trying. I like supporting local businesses, and this is a great one in downtown Milford. The location is convenient, with parking, and it's close to the train station. read more

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Freezing cold (spring?) day. They just treated me to two muffins for Mother's Day. Right after Rainbow Cafe turned us away for having two sweet daughters in tow. Wow! Quite a game-changer. Kindness always wins. Buying all our birthday cakes HERE from now on. read more

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Amazing pastries, and the best bagel in CT. Highly recommend the Chipotle turkey sandwich

This place still has signs up that masks are required and 100% of customers were masked, but out of probably 20 employees only one had a mask on. If that means 19 of the staff are vaccinated that's fine but communicate that somehow and the standard should be the same for your staff that you hold your customers to. read more

These guys have really creative skills. My only possible beef is that if you don't get there early enough they may have run out of some of the really good stuff. Best treat us on Saturdays they make some kind of a wild breakfast pizza. Also like the pretzel rolls available on Wednesday. Don't go without trying some of the loaves of bread it's really very talented place.. read more

Great food and coffee! I don't want to write any more by this thing is making me. I already said how much I liked Scratch!

Great sandwiches but unfortunately HORRIBLE customer service. We were on our way to New Haven and made the detour to get a sandwich here as I had been here before and really loved the food. However, this time we were told a sandwich would take 20 minutes because they had a number of on-line orders. I explained that we did not have 20 minutes to wait and that we had made the detour to come here for their great sandwiches. After all, it's a sandwich shop/cafe with a retail operation, so you'd figure they'd be interested in walk-in customers. The answer was NO. Needless to say, we left and I would never plan on coming back. read more

Their bread Can only be describe as BEST IN THE STATE. Prize winning. Bakery goodies are also tasty. Good place for nice lunch in Milford read more

What a great place. Everyone who works here is delightful, and everything tastes like it's from heaven. I like to try the different sweet treats whenever I go in, but some favorites are the raspberry bars, any of the brownies, THE CIABBATA BREAD, and when they have egg and cheeses on a honey flax roll, you have to get it. Also everything. You have to get everything. Best bakery in the universe, probably. read more

A Milford neighborhood treasure. Anything they make, morning pastries, croissants, bread and sandwiches are wonderful. We've watched the owner build her business from a tiny little shop near the train station to her great location and tons more space on the green and we are so happy for her. We kept ordering through COVID and will continue to. Can't wait for tables, chairs and eat in lunches, hopefully return. They rock! read more

At times I sit here and think to myself, "SELF, WHEN IT IS THIS GOOD....WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN?" Service: (5) The Women behind the counter greeted me with a warm and welcoming smile before asking what I would like and as I drooled just a little at all of the tasty looking options before me, I just started pointing and saying, "I NEED THAT, THIS AND THAT IN MY LIFE" and they even recommended a few. Sitting right outside of Scratch Baking, I began to film my review. Starting with their Egg & Cheese on a hard roll. As I began to pull off the foil, all that could be seen from miles away was the cheese holding on for dear life, as if this rollercoaster ride was about to make all of the heavy turns upon each bite. My egg was fried and awaited its destiny with PRIDE. This hard roll was on the smaller side but in all honesty, I did not care for the sandwich itself still looked rather hefty and so I took that bite and was transported to sandwich HEAVEN (if such a place truly exists) The flavors were absolutely amazing, to the point I could not tell if it was simply one cheese or a multitude of cheeses that made up this combination punch to my jaw. Who cares at this point and did they also hook me up with an everything wheat inspired roll because that bad boy had flavor too....I was a happy man but I had so much more to take down....BUT GIVE THAT SANDWICH A 4.5, HELL IT DESERVES A 5 ALL DAY!!! I will do my best not to turn this review into a Harry Potter Series but can we discuss their Croissant with butter? The flakiness, the soft bite, the light and buttery crisp...the way it melted as I sank my teeth in? Yes that is a 5!! Stop playing with me YELP FAM!! Can we now mingle with the MONKEY BREAD? Why was the base so soft and moist, with a MEAN emphasis on the toasted crust top? That cinnamon love that dances circles around its own competition and how my eyes rolled back as bliss took control of my body!!! YES ANOTHER 5!!! Or maybe you'd like to chat about my 1st experience with their chocolate flourless cake, which to me was decent. I still enjoy my soft chew, moist love chocolate regular but this difference was one that most could accept, good enough for a 3...... Yet, I had to take a deep dive up off into their Apple Cinnamon Muffin that had hits back to back, every single bite was ready for a FIGHT and I put up my best fight against the flavor but those actual slices apples within, the sweet yet savory flare TOOK ME THERE a million times over and knocked me out for the count!!! 5 ALL DAY!! My inner/ outer FAT MAN could not be contained for yes, I even had their creme brulee and as expected, if you need that delicate taste of sweetness with a roasted exterior, bringing in all the smoke with what some would consider vanilla pudding as their first ever bite of creme brulee, it happens here and you slap the table with a FULL 5!!! SCRATCH BAKERY IN MILFORD, YOU HAVE MY HEART! read more

always fresh and always tasty... great spin on all our favorite cookies and cakes

My friend introduced me to this bakery when Visiting Milford, Connecticut! What a tremendous selection of delicious and all natural treats! I had a breakfast pizza... so good! Wish I could have bought one of everything in the place! Employees are super friendly and helpful too! Can't wait to go back! read more

Food is good, but a tad bit weird on the ordering. You can't order an egg sandwich, they only offer the sandwich of the day. When you have kids with you, that's very difficult! The breads, cookies, pastries are amazing though. Ordered a strawberry "pop-tart" and it was truly one of the best things I've ever tasted! read more

The food is great, but only if you're able to get some. I patiently waited in line for nearly 40 minutes to only be told that the food displayed behind the glass, seemingly available for purchase, had been reserved for online orders. I was starving and so disappointed! I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt and went back last week and waited in another 30 minute line and once I got to the front it was very disorganized. Some staff seemed unsure of what to do and asked me what I I would like to order twice. I'm frustrated by the service and will keep my visits here fewer and further between. read more

Had the breakfast pizza w spinach, very well and tasty. The scone is a cinnamon, also tasty and not too sweat perfect for the coffee. read more

Scratch Baking - Pizza breakfast & cinnamon scone - Bakeries Near Me - Milford, Connecticut