I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for baked goods. Seriously, any sort of sweet concoction made of bread will do, whether it’s donuts, cake, cinnamon rolls, or tiramisu. Luckily, there are tons of amazing bakeries in Connecticut where we can all get our sweet carbohydrate cravings fulfilled. One of the best is The Pursuit of Pastry, a charming bakery in Old Saybrook, CT. It serves up amazing creations, and whether you’re craving a savory bready creation or a sweet treat, you can get it all here. It’s the perfect place to pick up a carefully-crafted carb-filled dish that will be ever-so-satisfying. Check it out:

The Pursuit of Pastry opened up in 2012, and the business was so successful that a few years ago, the bakery moved a few doors down to a much larger shop.
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Owner and chief baker Jill Peterson took an interesting path into the baking world. She worked for most of her career as a human services counselor. At the age of 40, she decided to become a professional baker and went back to school to get a degree in baking.
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The career change definitely paid off: The Pursuit of Pastry has proven to be a hot item, and one of the best bakeries in Old Saybrook, CT.
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The shop is bright and cheery, with a fun colorful vibe. In addition to baked goods, you can also pick up tasty sweets.
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The baked goods here are made fresh each day, starting bright and early starting at 4:00 a.m.
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There's also fresh bread baked daily - this is an Irish soda bread that's a special run for St. Patrick's Day, but you can pick up other varieties all year long.
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Beautifully-decorated cupcakes are always a delight, no matter the occasion.
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And, of course, you can't go wrong with a freshly-baked cake!
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For more information about this great bakery in Old Saybrook, CT, check out The Pursuit of Pastry Facebook page or The Pursuit of Pastry website.

There are lots of other things to do in Old Saybrook, CT – it’s a wonderful town to visit at any time of year! Have you ever visited? Share your favorite attractions in the comments. Old Saybrook is also home to maybe Connecticut’s best luxury resort.

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The Pursuit of Pastry, 719 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475, USA