The Porch At Christie's In Westport To Close This Weekend

WESTPORT, CT — The Porch at Christie's, the popular neighborhood deli/bakery/ice cream shop/restaurant at 161 Cross Highway in Westport, announced it is closing the store on Saturday to concentrate on its Sweet P Bakery business.

"While we’ve cherished every moment at The Porch, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our doors December 21st," owners Andrea and Bill Pecoriello wrote on Facebook. "This was not an easy choice, but it is one that will allow us to fully dedicate our time and resources to the growth and expansion of Sweet P Bakery."

The bakery, which is a non-profit, is "dedicated to providing training and meaningful job opportunities for adults with disabilities."

It now sells its Colossal Cookie gift boxes nationally, and the business has expanded into a commercial kitchen space in Norwalk, with 12 bakers, to handle the increase in sales.

The Porch at Christie's, which opened in 2021, was originally the retail arm of the bakery.

"Over the past 3 ½ years, The Porch has grown beautifully, becoming a beloved community gathering spot," the Pecoriellos wrote. "However, to truly focus on Sweet P Bakery’s growth and impact, we have to make this difficult choice."

They added, "To all of our customers, many of whom have become like family, thank you. Your kindness and support over the years has meant the world to us. We especially loved serving our young guests and hope they continue spreading our message of kindness and inclusion."

The Porch at Christie's will be open until 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and will close on Saturday.