Andrea R.
Yelp
Mystic is a charming town with nostalgic New England vibes and gorgeous views. What better to pair with this picturesque town than a picturesque pastry in a quaint, delicious, convenient bakery?
On a recent road trip up the East Coast, I decided to detour into Mystic for bathroom break and some leg stretches. I mean, who could resist this postcard town, especially at sunset?
On my trot to the public town restrooms, I passed Sift, and I decided it was worth a stop. I was headed to visit friends, and what better gift than that of sweet and savory carbohydrates? For starters, I was THRILLED that Sift was open at 6:30pm on a Thursday. My biggest whine about most coffee shops and bakeries is their tendency to close after 3pm. I get a late night sweet tooth, and I get hangry when my options are limited.
The pastries in Sift were simply BEAUTIFUL! They didn't even look REAL. I opted for a giant Pumpkin Pie croissant, a Guava and Cheese danish, and a big-as-your-head chocolate chip cookie. I was prepared to shell out a pretty penny, but the total only came to $12?!? Maybe I'm jaded by inflation and city prices, but I thought that was a steal for how big, tasty, and beautifully made these pastries were. The pumpkin pie croissant was the perfect trifecta of soft, flaky, and crunchy. I'm not sure how their baker perfected this majestic treat, but after just one bite, I was suddenly wearing flannel and Ugg boots. The Guava and Cheese danish was a big hit - I loved the unique combo of flavors with the tangy guava and the creamy cheese. The cookie was a slam dunk, a home run, a....touchdown? I mean where else can you find a cookie that is as tasty as it is impressive in size. This thing was MASSIVE. We shared it among 4 people.
According to their sweet little carrying bag, they have a two other locations. With products like this and hours that cater to the early birds AND the night owls, what more could you want?? They had indoor and outdoor seating and impressive arrangement of countless sweet and savory treats, breads, and espresso beverages. Sift is a treat worth indulging in - it's worth every little calorie.