“Jean is the sweetest women - she baked our cookies for my daughters wedding and cooked our awesome brunch food for day after wedding !! The cookies were delicious and we had her green beans , mash potato’s and stuffed chicken. We also got her cheese biscuits ! Highly recommend her for baked goods or anything else she makes. Thank You Jean so glad we found you!“
“Today my friend and I spent many hours at the bakery. It’s was a heartwarming experience for both of us since we both are parents to children with special needs. As parents I think it’s normal for us to worry about the future of our children, today we got a peek of the opportunities that are out there and it was beautiful! Thank you for showing us that there are people who love and care for those who may need a little help or guidance outside of their families. Not only way it a friendly environment but the food and coffee is amazing and I would recommend La Stella’s to anyone!!“
“The food at the village cafe is incredibly good. The meals are delicious and made with real ingredients. The owners and staff are always welcoming and go out of their way to accommodate customers. I have been going there since they opened and everything is always kept meticulously clean.“
“Friendly staff, helpful with menu questions.Great parking availablity.Had a Doppio Con pana, while they weren't sure how to make it, they had no problem asking, and executing perfectly ( it's just a fancy way to say 2 shots w whip cream).Had the Basic grilled cheese, was veeeerrrry good. Big, crispy, gooey delicious-ness that is served with just enough tomato bisque to dip and enjoy. The atmosphere is nice, some people were there working on their laptops, others meeting friends for lunch. The desserts looked abs decadent, I'm looking forward to going back and trying the baklava. Recommend,vand I look forward to going back ?“
“Great service and food, even when they are busy the line moves quickly. Everything I've had there has been delicious and you can make a preorder ahead of time for events or if you just want to guarantee you get what you want. If you're in the area for sure give them a try. The ambience is neighborly/ family friendly .“
“Southeastern CT is loaded with places where you can find some excellent sweets, but Sift is truly in a class of its own. One look in their display case and you'll know what I mean. They are not messing around! Almost everything they sell looks like it belongs in a museum, and if it wasn't for the fact that it was all so delicious, you'd almost feel bad eating it. They aren't a one trick pony, either. While I admittedly go there for deserts in most cases, on a recent trip I decided to try one of their sandwiches and was not disappointed. The space is relatively small, and most times I've been there's (understandably) been a line, but the small army of employees there makes quick work of it. Ordering is a breeze, everyone there is so eager to help guide you towards selecting the perfect treat for your tastes. One warning- you will probably leave with more than you came to buy, but you certainly won't regret it.“
“I've always made my own birthday cake. I don't trust other people, because usually I end up with a gritty, overly sugary cake OR something fully dark chocolate and WAY too bitterAnna makes her cakes somewhere in between, which is absolutely amazing! She's also the best decorator I know!I used to make a big deal about baking my own cake every year... until I tried Grounded Baking's cakes!!My birthday is in October, so I tend to go for a gothic/Halloween themed cake and she ALWAYS gives me something fun and SO beautiful I don't even want to cut it up lmao!!I always order a red velvet, chocolate ganache cake and I CANNOT RECOMMEND HER ENOUGH. I'm VERY particular about the cakes I eat, and it's especially hard to find a good ganache cake, but hers are SO good! She's the ONLY person I've actually paid to make my own cake in my almost 30 years!Up until I found her bakery, I actually COMPLETELY REFUSED to order a cake from a bakery! Now I can't get enough!!I ordered a cake from her 2 birthdays ago (so this will be the third birthday since my first order) and I STILL regret not reaching out to her for my cake last year! I have to search for pictures of the first cake, I'll post them if I find themThis year, though, I couldn't even wait for my birthday and ordered a SECOND cake early on my own lol!!This time, she gave me a black frosted cake with SUPER glittery sprinkle decorations! It reminds me of dragon or mermaid scales! Last time it was a black frosted cake with red and white chocolate skulls on the top! And I'm SO EXCITED to see this years' birthday cake! I tend to give her a good amount of room to be flexible and creative in her own right, but it's ALWAYS a goth/Halloween themeAND IT'S SO HEAVY, TOO LOL!! I should have weighed the cake before I cut into it because it's crazy heavy from the ganache lol I'd say it weighs around 10 pounds or so, if I had to guessI literally cannot recommend ordering from Grounded Baking's products enough!!! It's the ONLY bakery I'm willing to recommend at all - they're my go to for every occasion!!!Thank you again, Anna!!!BTW: the pictures attached are of the glittery cake I bought BEFORE my birthday this year - I'll post pictures of my birthday cake in a few weeks as well as update this if I find the pictures from my last cake!!“
“My husband and I went to eat for the first time and the experience was great. The food was incredibly seasoned and the service was excellent. The bartender and waiter Angel was very knowledgeable in the food of his country. I recommend the restaurant for its excellent food and service.“
“Love this place! My cousin gave me a gift certificate for Christmas and I have been back a couple times since! The couple that own it are wonderfully warm and happy to see you. Very friendly and helpful. Sautéed cauliflower wrap was fantastic. Tabbouleh is amazing. Of course the deserts are insanely delicious. We will be back. ❤️“
“This place has some amazing food... It is Within walking distance to anywhere in downtown New London,CT... Bacon,egg and cheese grinders my favorite From here. The rice and beans are amazing... The lunch specials.And the pastries are second to none...Great place to stop and eat.“
“I have only ate their food once but OMG the bakery items are amazing. Before you even walk in you can see the great selection. Same price as DD. To be honest with you I don't know if you've noticed but everything at DD is shrinking. Been here many times will keep coming back.“
“I have been getting their chicken salad wrap for over 6 years now. My family and I traveled from FL and made sure to stop here. It's definitely my favorite lunch spot in the entire area. They have the most delicious cinnamon sticks (kind of like a cinnamon bun). It's cozy and they accommodate food for children. My son loved getting a giant cheese tortilla they made for him growing up. The service is spectacular.“
“We went to zest the other day. As soon as we walked in the lady behind the counter greeted us. With a smile and hello. Her name was Laura. We had a cappuccino which was excellent. Also, a scone which was very good. We will go back when we are in the area.“
“This review is only for the crème brûlée pastry pocket which was exceptionally delicious. The pastry itself had a flavor reminiscent of shortbread and the brûlée was really nice. We also bought two slices of cake, they are both pretty large and have some weird to them. Just hope they taste good!“