Tuesday, February 7, 2012



The Bleu Squid
27 Coogan Blvd
Mystic CT
February 2012 
We decided to indulge our sweet tooth cravings and headed out to the Bleu Squid in Mystic, Connecticut. The Bleu Squid is located in the heart of Olde Mistick Village. This homey bakery and cheese shop has over 30 varieties of cheese and over 40 flavor combinations of cupcakes.  
If you are looking for a little something savory before your sweet treat they make tasty “grown-up” grilled cheeses such as lobster grilled cheese (their most popular) or the Bacon & Bleu. 
Now onto our reason for being here…. the cupcakes! Our group decided to sample the Black Forest Cupcake; a rich chocolate cake with cherry frosting decorated with chocolate sprinkles and the Butterfingers Cupcake, not only was there a bite-sized Butterfinger perched on top of this cupcake but there is one baked right into the center of the cake.

We started our taste test with the Black Forest and found the cupcake to frosting ratio to be a perfect balance of the two. This is a very important element especially for Anne when trying to find the perfect cupcake. However the frosting was a little hard to cut through with a fork causing the cake to crumble apart.   
Next we moved on to the Butterfinger Cupcake, again perfect cupcake to frosting ratio. Bridget especially enjoyed “nutty, vanilla frosting flavor.” The kids also really enjoyed the surprise of the bite-sized Butterfinger hidden in the center of cake.  
The Bleu Squid has a fantastic homey seaside cottage décor. However, the close quarters make it a little too close for comfort when ordering and paying or when trying to find a place to sit and enjoy your sweet treat. We chose to take the cupcakes outside to enjoy on a nearby bench.

Oh, wondering how the Bleu Squid got its name? “Bleu” pays homage to the 30 varieties of cheese you will find here and the “Squid” pays homage to the seaside town of Mystic.  
Next time you are in Old Mistick Village stop in. 
Hours:
7 days a week – 10am - 6pm.

Over All Ratings (Out of 100)
Black Forest – 76
Butterfinger - 79

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2 comments:

  1. Auntie CCFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Hmmmm wondering what Aiden thought?

    Michael and I go to Old Mystic Village during the summer but have not seen this place. We will have to make a point to stop in and check it out.

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  2. TAMBA 5February 8, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Thanks for posting Aunt CC! I hope you do get to stop by their shop. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW US!!!!!
    From,
    Bridget!!!

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