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Is Sift Bake Shop Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Groton, CT)

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As of September 2026, Sift Bake Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Secondary source
siftbakeshopmystic.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in July 2026 shows Sift Bake Shop operating at 5 Water Street with a 4.6-star rating, and the bakery's own website lists the Mystic location among its current shops.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Holiday Delights' episode (S11E5) featured Sift Bake Shop, a French-inspired bakery in historic downtown Mystic, Connecticut, owned by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Adam Young. The shop is known for artisanal breads, breakfast pastries, and sweet and savory items made from scratch, alongside a full espresso and coffee bar. Sift later expanded beyond Mystic to additional Connecticut and Rhode Island locations, including Niantic and Watch Hill, according to the bakery's own website. A Yelp listing updated in July 2026 rates the Mystic shop 4.6 out of 5 and ranks it among the top restaurants in Mystic, with current hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The business's website lists 5 Water Street as the Mystic location's active address.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Holiday Delights
What was featured
French-inspired pastries and breads at a Mystic, Connecticut bakery
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Sift Bake Shop

Frequently asked questions

Is Sift Bake Shop still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Sift Bake Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Sift Bake Shop after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The 'Holiday Delights' episode (S11E5) featured Sift Bake Shop, a French-inspired bakery in historic downtown Mystic, Connecticut, owned by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Adam Young. As of September 2026, Sift Bake Shop is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Sift Bake Shop located?

5 Water Street, Groton, CT 06355. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Sift Bake Shop?

Season 11, Episode 5 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Holiday Delights”.

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Address
5 Water Street, Groton, CT 06355
Venue type
bakery
Official website
siftbakeshopmystic.com

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