I really loved this place the 2 times we have been there before but this past time we were very underwhelmed. They were short staffed and the wait was much longer than usual. The pastries all seemed overcooked and way darker than usual. The cake/dessert case was not even 1/2 full and very disappointing - I really think these desserts are their shining stars and it was a big miss this time. We ordered 8 macaroons and she handed them to me in a bag - very strange to put macaroons, which are delicate in a bag. Also, the 3 desserts I ordered were in a big box and by the time we got them home they were mangled a bit together :( They should really figure out better packaging options. read more

For me this visit did not live up to the hype unfortunately :( we tried the cinnamon sugar pastry , the raspberry chocolate croissant, the chocolate croissant, and a vanilla orange scone, a chocolate chip cookie and a peanut butter cookie. All were good but on the dry side and this may be because we have a bakery one town over from us that is ootw and I compared these items to theirs in my head/tastebuds but my hubs felt the same. We might return to try the macaroons or the beautiful little cakes but not the baked goods we had, just mid for me, I know I'm in the few not the many on this opinion. Cookies were crispy we both prefer softer cookies. Croissants were not flaky or buttery. read more

See all

Went in July 3 - staff was uninterested in showing any interest. I asked a couple of questions and she sighed as if I was being annoying and said she didn't know about the options. The lemon tart was not edible. The chai and latte were underwhelming. The cookies were good so that was the only saving grace. Won't be back. read more

Yummy bakery! There was a line here all day, so we knew we had to try it. We started with a selection of Macarons and each was tastier than the last! I had pistachio, apricot green tea, and raspberry. Then, we tried a blueberry oatmeal cookie which was soft and yummy. Finally, we tried the blueberry lemon sourdough bread which was great. Both the blueberry and lemon flavors were present and it was overall a great loaf. The staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely see why they have lines all day! read more

Coffee was delicious. The best we had in Mystic would highly recommend going here over other local coffee. Shops tasted fresh and the ambience was great. Also, the servers was fantastic. The girls we're very friendly and it was a great start to my vacation. read more

A cozy shop to grab a morning coffee and a pastry. It has a nice location in the downtown of Mystic. A great stop to add to your morning walks read more

Wow. I really understand the hype of this place! We got here just in time before the mid afternoon rush (the line was out the door after we finished ordering) and the selection was POPPIN! Everything is large in size and catches your eye so quickly - from their croissants to cookies to savory items, can you not go wrong with anything here! And their loaves of bread look incredible, i'm so sad we forgot to pick one up! My mom and I bought for matcha, I got strawberry matcha and she got vanilla matcha, which were so enjoyable! For bakery items, we got their famous chocolate croissant, pecan sticky bun, spinach and artichoke "croissant", and their chocolate cookie. We spent about $35 between the drinks and the pastries, which I didn't think was too too bad. My mom was in love with the pecan sticky bun and I really liked it as well! It has such a good flavor to the point where you don't want to put it down! The chocolate cookie was also really delicious, if you like your cookie tasting a little under baked, this is perfect for you! The spinach and artichoke was also a winner in my book. I warmed it up at home and the outside was so flaky and the inside was nicely melted! That's a must try And I was a bit underwhelmed by the chocolate croissant, while it was beautiful, I think I would've liked to have tried something else. read more

Sift Bake Shop - chocolate croissant and spinach and artichoke - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

See all

The line was out the door so expectations were high off the bat. Service was quick and friendly. Once I got inside and the atmosphere was nice to look at and clean. Unfortunately I wasn't overly impressed with the spinach artichoke croissant. It definitely wasn't bad. I just wouldn't wait in line again for it. I heard good things from those in my party about the brownies and some of the cookies though, so maybe it's just their savory items that aren't my thing. read more

Sift Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

A must-visit stop in Mystic. Coffee was great and the food was wonderful! It can get pretty busy but I found there was plenty of seating indoors and out! read more

See all

Sift is one of the best stops to make while vacationing in Mystic, CT. There will be a line out the door in the summertime because the baked goods are, well, REALLY, REALLY Good. Loved the homemade chocolate chip cookies and double chocolate cookies. Grabbed a coffee and cookie and walked through the bustling shops in town. Sift made the trip great! read more

We went on a little adventure to Mystic, CT a couple weeks ago and Sift Bake Shop was on my list of places to try so we made a point of checking it out. We arrived on a Saturday morning and the line to get in to order was down the sidewalk. My partner wasn't thrilled with the idea of waiting, but I convinced him to just get in line and see if it moves quickly....and it did. Every time someone walked out the exit door the next person went in. There was still a line once you entered, but they are very efficient getting the orders out. We ordered a hot coffee, an iced latte, an almond croissant and a pecan roll. We took our order up on the rooftop deck to enjoy the beautiful day and view. Our beverages were fine, the almond croissant was just ok (I'm not sure why I didn't get a picture of it). The almond croissant was filled with whipped cream and a sprinkle of almonds on it, I'm used to almond croissants having an almond filling and this didn't and the whipped cream just didn't take the place. The pecan roll was amazing (I'm so thankful we' decided beforehand to split our trays). The bakery was definitely one of the nicest bakeries I've ever been in. It was sparkling clean and everything was displayed beautifully. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I only had one issue...the electrician working in there. This guy was running wires above the ceiling tiles and was setting up and moving his ladder in the middle of the customers waiting in line and other spots throughout the bakery. I have no idea why he was there on a busy Saturday morning. We loved the bakery and will visit next time we're in Mystic. read more

Sift Bake Shop was recommended to me by a friend. Sift Bake Shop is a French inspired bakery located in historic downtown Mystic, CT. The bakery is very inviting and bright. There are displays of all different kinds of pastries like cookies, desserts, and croissants. There was a little bit of a queue, but it moved quickly. We had a hard time choosing what to purchase, everything looked so good. The staff were very patient while we decided. We settled on 1 Chocolate Walnut Sea Salt cookie for $3.50, 1 White Chocolate Macadamia cookie for $3.50, 1 Carrot Cake Roulade for $7.00, and 12 Macarons for $30.00. We had some of our treats at one of the high top tables in the bakery. There are also a few tables outside. Everything was delicious and worth the price. I would definitely come back to Sift Bake Shop. read more

See all

Sift bake shop is a busy restaurant that specializes in desserts. The line usually runs down the sidewalk, but typically moves quickly. My most recent visit included chocolate chip cookies, molasses, cookies, and other items, but they have a large variety of desserts to choose from. read more

See all

This place was amazing! We were visiting the area and I am so glad the front desk person at our hotel recommended Sift. The savory and sweet options that my family ordered were phenomenal. The only bummer was having to wait outside in line when it was quite frigid out... but it moved fairly quick overall. We were nervous about being able to find seating for five but were grateful and surprised that tables had cleared up as we moved through the line, and we didn't have much trouble finding seating. I can only imagine how great this place must be in the summer. We will be back! read more

Delicious baked goods open for a long time during the day which is unusual for a bakery. I got the chocolate chip walnut cookie and the pecan sticky bun, which were both great. I particularly liked the sticky bun. It's probably best if you come a bit earlier in the day when the baked goods are fresh and warm. read more

Sift Bake Shop - Sea salt chocolate chip walnut cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

#ThisFeedsMySoul - Status Conferred Ham Quiche Creamy with good size chunks of ham all throughout. Pastry tart crust was flaky and buttery. Excellent quiche that is packed full of meat and cheese just the way I like it. Pumpkin White Chocolate Cheesecake First off, it looks like a work of art. All of the desserts do. Creamy cheesecake, with a mild pumpkin flavor. I would've loved more pumpkin. Candied pecans on top were a delicious touch. Location It's a downtown Mystic favorite in the summer expect long lines and a long wait time the later in the morning you go. Off season you can get in and out in a jiff. Staff are friendly. read more

Sift Bake Shop - Pumpkin White Chocolate Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Omg this place was so crowded and I can tell why! This place is nestled on a side street near Mystic Seaport. It's so cute inside! You walk in and you're greeted by so many pastries, desserts, sandwiches, and salads! The staff run this place like a well oiled machine. I got an oatmeal blueberry cookie and an everything croissant. The COOKIES WAS RHE BEST COOKIE I'VE PROBABLY EVER PUT IN MY MOUTH. It was soft and chewy with the blueberries coming through just enough. It wasn't overly sweet neither. Even eating it the next day, it was still so soft. The everything croissant was the incredible. The croissant was cooked well and the seasoning was just enough that made it a breakfast dream. You can tell the dough was nicely laminated before baking. It had a great golden finish. I know if I had my favorite Belgium butter that I would have been in heaven. Overall, I highly recommend!!! read more

See all

The blueberry cheesecake was so light and decadent! The style of the desserts and the display was so cute and I would love to go back and try more flavors! read more

Sift Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Delicious pastries! Beautiful modern decor. Loved the pecan bun, raspberry croissant, and macarons! read more

See all

Beautiful bake shop very hard to choose what to eat with so many varieties of croissants and all of the savory options as well. Chose the ham and cheddar quiche and it was wonderful. Had a maple latte which was well done as well. Great fast efficient service and very clean inside they have three locations overall and pastry chef was on food network. read more

Sift Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

See all

An absolute gem in Mystic! Sift Bake Shop is hands-down one of the best bakeries I've ever been to. The pastries are not only beautiful but incredibly delicious -- especially the croissants and macarons. You can tell everything is made with care and top-quality ingredients. The staff is friendly, the vibe is cozy and elegant, and the rooftop bar adds an extra layer of charm. Whether you're grabbing a treat to go or staying to enjoy the scenery, this place is a must-visit. Can't wait to go back! read more

Okay we love all their pastries, staff and service BUT ALL your coffee specialties usually disappoint. A latte does not have the standards of a good latte or match hot drink. They taste like flavored hot milk. Really, just sub-par standards on any hot drinks we have ordered there. NO foam to speak of on-top of expected lattes or cappuccinos. read more

We always say that no visit to Mystic is complete without a trip to Sift! At almost any point in the day, there will be a line out the door, but it's well worth the wait, and it usually moves quickly! Our go-to items are the macarons and croissants, but they have some really decadent pastries that we treat ourselves to sometimes as well. Already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Sift Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

A bright and fun place to choose baked goods that are works of art. I brought a few back and shared with everyone at work the next day. The vegan chocolate chip cookie was amazing! read more

If nothing else, you must stop in for their hot chocolate! I repeat, GET. THE. HOT. CHOCOLATE! Very crowded but they have a good set-up with orders taken at the beginning and then you make your way along all the goody counters to the register to pay and then wait for your drinks and baked goods. The croissants are incredible. Not a great deal of seating, but I think during the good weather they have some space outdoors. read more

See all

Sift Bake Shop was on our "must visit" list after they were voted in the top 100 in the country for their chocolate chip cookies. We arrived to find a line out the door. It is a charming and delightful space, clean and well organized and the staff were very patient and friendly. They have a variety of delectable looking baked items (breads, pastries, scones, brownies, more) as well as sandwiches, salads, quiches and more. We left there with more than just the chocolate cups cookies we came to sample: ham & cheese croissants, strawberry rhubarb croissant, blueberry and cheese croissant, carrot cake roulade, 4 way brownies). All we had was fresh tasting and delicious! You can take your items to go or stay and eat inside or out. Restrooms were clean and well kept. Free on street parking if you can find it. I recommend a visit and guarantee you will not leave empty handed. read more

See all

This place has a great selection of high quality baked goods! They also have 3 gluten free options: chocolate chip cookie, molasses cookie, and macarons (different flavors). The staff is attentive and polite. read more

See all

Can't believe this place comes up as "vegan friendly". Tried two of their locations but sadly they have the same 2 crappy cookies (ginger molasses and choc chip) at both locations. Their "vegan" cookies are for some reason also gluten free, I'm guessing so they can kill 2 birds with one stone since they apparently aren't interested in putting any effort into either one. Making delicious vegan pastries/baked goods is easy. They should try it read more

Being located in Mystic downtown, this place is always crowded. Expect to stand in a line, even when you are here to pick up an order that is ready. The good thing is that the line moves pretty fast as they have several employees to serve the customers. This bakery is probably the most popular in Connecticut and their baked goods (croissants, cakes) are excellent. They offer diary free milk options for coffee/tea. Note: I still prefer the other location in Niantic that is less crowded but with better water views, although the food/baked items available are exactly the same. read more

Sift Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

Never seen such gorgeous pastries and desserts in my life! I wanted one of everything but decided to get a cinnamon sugar ebbieoche, chocolate croissant and raspberry chocolate croissant. The flaky layers were everything you could ask for in a croissant. The chocolate and raspberry complimented each other without overpowering the buttery flavor. The cinnamon sugar ebbieoche was light and melted in your mouth with the sweetness. Despite it being early on a Wednesday morning, there was a line. It moved quickly and was well worth it. I would recommend going during the week because I could only imagine how crowded it is on the weekends. There is indoor and outdoor tables if you'd like to enjoy your coffee and a warmed up pastry there. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

Sift Bake Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

When we were visiting, we stopped in a few times. The pastries are beautiful. We bought two boxes at two different times to try a few. the almond one with the cream inside is wow! Recommend trying a favorite of yours and just seeing how beautiful they are. read more

Sift Bake Shop - Keylime croissants. - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

See all

Everything was excellent this visit.. Thanks, Swift. You guys are definitely the best bakers in CT.

I have to say, Sift is definitely worth the hype. And the wait...the very long wait... We were recently in Mystic for a few days, and had decided one of the days to get pastries from Sift for breakfast. But every time we drove by, the line was out the door and down the block, which both underscored our desire to get those pastries (which obviously everyone else also wanted), and deterred us from getting them until our very last day. But on our last full day I insisted we suck it up and wait in the line. But I thought, let's go later in the day when it's less likely to be so busy... Well, we chose 1 pm to visit, and there was STILL a line out the door and down the block. We waited 40 min just to get inside, and then were both overwhelmed and dismayed to see the huge interior display mostly empty, but yet there were still lots of interesting things. We got 4 fancy desserts plus veggie scones, veggie danishes, veggie croissants, and a couple plain croissants. Not exactly what I had planned, but anyway, a nice variety and several things we thought seemed interesting. We took them home and put them in the fridge; then the next day gently warmed up the scone, croissants and veggie pastries in the microwave, just to take the chill off and soften up the butter. Everything was scrumptious!! We saved the fancy desserts for that night, when we wanted some sweets while watching movies. They did not need warming up and were still fresh with great texture and taste, more than 24 hrs after buying them. Next time, we will get in the line much earlier so we can have a better selection to choose from, no matter the wait time. read more

Sift Bake Shop - No idea what these are called - the round one was like a chocolate mousse bomb and the green one had pistachio nuts and cream - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

See all

Sift is one special place to get quality treat. Opera cake must try it can surprise you . Don't judge the book it cover. The service is excellent even with long line they will take time to explain you . Chicken salad croissants were nice and fresh. The ambiance is one to enjoy with a good friend and coffee read more

Mystic is such a cute coastal town & having this bake shop in the heart of downtown is the best thing ever. my friends & i really enjoyed everything about it. the food, the drink/coffee options, the cleanliness, the ambiance, the friendliness of the staff, the desserts, etc. it was my first time here, and i can confidently say it won't be my last. i had the roasted turkey sandwich on a croissant and a lemonade... it was YUMMY!! the lemonade was a bit too sweet for me, but nonetheless, it was good. there is indoor and outdoor seating, which i love and we opted to sit outside, as the weather thankfully permitted. I can't wait to come back!! read more

See all

I remember when this place had table service. It was such a wonderful place. Then Covid came and they turned it into a train station. No more table service. Just a line you stand in and then fend for yourself afterwards. Today we found that Sift has morphed further. The pastries have shrunk. There is nothing remarkable about this place anymore. We used to go out of our way to stop here. Now I wouldn't even dream of bothering. Nothing special going on at all. A great place was ruined. read more

Please open a location in Tucson AZ! I promise to come every single day! The bakery at Sift is stunningly beautiful. It is not horribly overpriced. It tastes delicious. The seating area is cozy, but pleasant. What's not to like?! We ordered quite a tasting assortment, but I focused on the pecan sticky bun, which you can kinda see at the very bottom of the 2nd photo below. Omigawd, it was so good. It was not massively huge, which I was grateful for. The croissants here are really a work of art. Come for the art show... Oh, the staff here is really wonderful - super friendly and helpful. Hard to find places these days where the people behind the counter are so perky and nice. read more

Sift Bake Shop - Croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Mystic, Connecticut

See all

Located in such a cute area of mystic, I can see why this bakery is a favorite! It is so clean and cute inside and the baristas were very helpful. To eat: -chocolate croissant: okay but kind of dry -blueberry and cheese crossiant-delicious! -vegetable crossiant-my favorite it was buttery and mom moist and had tons of veggies and feta cheese -ham and cheese croissant- very yummy ask to heat it up -chocolate chip cookies- HUGE soft and filled with chocolate chips -bacon corn jalapeño sour dough-delicious flavor the bacon really comes out! Great toasted with butter -party macaroons- just okay, overwhelming lemon flavor that I wasn't expecting. For coffee I tried the peanut butter truffle iced latte. It had an overwhelming peanut butter taste, it wasn't for me. They gladly switched it out for a plain iced coffee which was great! read more

See all

I know this place is loved by many but I found it to be ok, and overrated. Except for the brownie. The brownie was outstanding. The americano coffee had zero flavor. It was like drinking hot water. The croissant was good, the avocado toast was mediocre at best. The bread had great flavor but it was too thick, stiff and dry. The desserts looked beautiful but weren't really that interesting to me. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I took photos of the pastries but didn't try any. read more

See all

Long lines but worth the wait. We got 2 coffees, hot chocolate, quiche and two croissants and one macaroon for $33. I would only ask that there was a bit more Spinach and Artichoke added to the croissant, other than that, everything was great. They only let so many people in at once so you are not really rushed and have time to select what you want or ask questions. Staff was friendly and involved and the prices are very fair for a tourist destination. Overall, highly recommended. read more

See all