Bakeshop hits Bridge Street

The idea for the bake shop started with a dream to bring something sweet to Saratoga.

“I always wanted to open up my own bakery, and I saw a need in Saratoga for comfort food, and I saw the most perfect opportunity,” said Marie Christen, the owner of Sweet Marie’s Bakeshop, a new business located in Saratoga on Bridge Street next to Strong Tower Design.

Sweet Marie’s Bakeshop is a café-style restaurant featuring cupcakes, breakfast items, coffees, teas, cookies and other pastries.

Sweet Marie’s opened Aug. 3, revealing a colorful décor and large variety of cupcakes. From day one, Christensen s...